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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 102-8275 |
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| Address | 4-8-24 Kudan-Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Office of Academic Affairs, Admissions Section |
| Phone | 03-5275-8311 |
| Fax | 03-5275-8324 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | a few (for the 2027 school year) |
| Applicants | 107 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 25 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of international students | 91 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application fee | 35,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Admission fee | 260,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Available. |
| Remarks | 1. Tuition and miscellaneous fees vary by department (tuition ranges from 850,000 to 1,500,000 yen; miscellaneous fees range from 270,000 to 650,000 yen). 2. An annual associate membership fee of 10,000 yen for the Nihon University Alumni Association is required. Additionally, a fee of 10,000 yen covering the first year of full membership must be paid during the graduation year. 3. Depending on the faculty, annual fees such as support association fees or maintenance fees (ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 yen) may be required (as of the 2027 academic year). Please check the guidance page on the online application website for details. 4. To support the infrastructure for education, research, and clinical activities, the university plans to request voluntary contributions to fundraising initiatives after enrollment. 5. Depending on the courses taken, additional fees for coursework or practical training may be required (please contact the College of Bioresource Sciences for details). *Items 2 through 4 are subject to change. |
| Department(s) | Bioscience, Zoological Science, Marine Science, Forest Science, Environmental Science, Agri-Science, Food Science and Technology, Veterinary Nursing, Veterinary medicine |
| Distribution of application forms | Middle of June |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Examination at the university |
| Starting date for application submission | July 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | August 28, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 10, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 20, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | November 4, 2026(First deadline) March 11, 2027(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | English language, Application screening process, Essay, Interview, Science (choose one subject from Physics, Chemistry, or Biology) |
| English examination | Test conducted by the school. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | Based on the Admission Policy, interview evaluations are given significant weight, and eligibility is assessed by multiple evaluators using a multifaceted approach that includes the application documents. Therefore, if an interview evaluation does not meet the minimum standard, the applicant may be deemed unsuccessful even if their overall score exceeds the minimum passing score. *Please note that the contents of the admission selection and entrance examination may be subject to change. For the latest information, please refer to the Nihon University website: https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/ |
| Department(s) | Food Business, Global Coexistence Studies |
| Distribution of application forms | Middle of June |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Examination at the university |
| Starting date for application submission | July 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | August 28, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 10, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 20, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | November 4, 2026(First deadline) March 11, 2027(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | English language, Application screening process, Essay, Interview, General subject |
| English examination | Test conducted by the school. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | Based on the Admission Policy, interview evaluations are given significant weight, and eligibility is assessed by multiple evaluators using a multifaceted approach that includes the application documents. Therefore, if an interview evaluation does not meet the minimum standard, the applicant may be deemed unsuccessful even if their overall score exceeds the minimum passing score. *Please note that the contents of the admission selection and entrance examination may be subject to change. For the latest information, please refer to the Nihon University website: https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/ |
Last update: Jul. 25, 2026