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Niigata / Private
| Postal code | 940-0828 |
|---|---|
| Address | 80-8 Oyama-cho, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata |
| Department to contact | International Exchange Section |
| Phone | 0258-39-1600 |
| Fax | 0258-33-8792 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | 4 (for the 2027 school year) |
| Applicants | 41 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 28 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of international students | 31 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 31 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application fee | 30,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Admission fee | 180,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 720,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Other expenses | 330,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Available for consultation. |
| Remarks | [University-Specific Tuition Reduction/Exemption System Available] If your entrance examination results and Japanese Language Proficiency Test results (N2 or higher) meet the criteria set forth in the "Nagaoka University Regulations on Tuition Reduction and Exemption for Privately Financed International Students," you may receive a reduction or exemption of up to 870,000 yen—covering admission fees, tuition, and other expenses—for the year of enrollment. Furthermore, if you continue to meet the eligibility criteria, you may receive a reduction or exemption of up to 690,000 yen for subsequent academic years. |
| Department(s) | Economics & Management |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of June |
| Availability of previous exams | Not available. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Exam at Domestic Venue) |
| Starting date for application submission | January 4, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 22, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 30, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 10, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | February 22, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Japanese language, English language, Application screening process, Essay, Interview, *Select either the short essay (in Japanese) or the English essay. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2024 onwards |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | Applicants must meet all conditions listed in (1), (2), (3), and (5) below, as well as at least one of the conditions listed in (4)-① through (4)-④. Additionally, international students currently enrolled at the university as "credited auditors" (non-degree students) must also meet the condition listed in (6). (1) Individuals who do not hold Japanese nationality. (2) Individuals who possess a status of residence—such as "Student"—under the "Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act" that does not impede taking the university entrance examination. (3) Individuals who meet either condition ① or ② below, or whom the university recognizes as possessing Japanese language proficiency equivalent to or higher than these standards: ① Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT): Individuals who have passed level N2 or higher in an exam administered in the 2024 academic year or later. ② Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU): Individuals who took the "Japanese as a Foreign Language" subject in an exam administered in the 2024 academic year or later, and who scored a total of 200 points or higher in the "Listening" and "Listening-Reading" sections combined, and 25 points or higher in the "Writing" section. (4) Regarding educational background: ① Individuals who have completed a 12-year school education curriculum abroad (including those expected to complete it by the end of March 2027) and possess eligibility to apply to a university in that country. ② Individuals from countries where university entrance eligibility is granted upon completion of a school education curriculum of less than 12 years, provided they submit documentation of additional educational or research experience and are recognized by this university as having an academic level equivalent to 12 years of schooling. ③ Individuals designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. ④ Individuals otherwise recognized by this university as possessing academic ability equal to or greater than that described in items ① through ③ above. (5) Individuals who understand this university's admission policy and possess a strong desire to contribute to the local community in the future. (6) International students currently enrolled as "credited auditors" (non-degree students) at this university who have maintained satisfactory academic performance and attendance records during their enrollment. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Examination at Overseas Venues) |
| Starting date for application submission | June 1, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Japanese language, English language, Application screening process, Essay, Interview, *Select either the short essay (in Japanese) or the English essay. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2024 onwards |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | * For examinations held at overseas venues, applicants will be notified individually, and the entrance examination will be conducted at the local site. Applicants must meet all the conditions listed in (1) through (4) and (6) below, as well as one of the conditions listed in (5)-① through ④. (1) Individuals who do not hold Japanese nationality. (2) Individuals who are able to obtain the status of residence of "Student" as defined in the "Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act" upon enrollment. Note: Individuals holding the status of residence of "Permanent Resident" (under the "Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act") or "Special Permanent Resident" (under the "Special Act on Immigration Control of, Inter Alia, Those who have Lost Japanese Nationality pursuant to the Treaty of Peace with Japan") are not eligible to apply. (3) Individuals who can reliably cover all expenses—including tuition and daily living costs—from enrollment through graduation. (4) Individuals who meet either of the following criteria (① or ②), or individuals whom the University recognizes as possessing Japanese language proficiency equivalent to or higher than these standards: ① Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT): Individuals who have passed level N2 or higher in an exam administered in the 2024 academic year or later. ② Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU): Individuals who took the "Japanese as a Foreign Language" subject in an exam administered in the 2024 academic year or later, and whose combined score for "Listening & Listening-Reading Comprehension" and "Reading Comprehension" is 200 points or higher, and whose score for "Writing" is 25 points or higher. (5) Educational Background ① Individuals who have completed a 12-year school education curriculum abroad (including those expected to complete it by the end of March 2027) and possess eligibility to apply to a university in that country. ② Individuals from countries where university entrance eligibility is granted upon completion of a school education curriculum of less than 12 years, provided they submit documentation of additional educational or research history and are recognized by this university as having an academic level equivalent to 12 years of schooling. ③ Individuals designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. ④ Individuals otherwise recognized by this university as possessing academic ability equal to or greater than that described in ① through ③ above. (6) Individuals who understand this university's admission policy and possess a strong desire to contribute to the local community in the future. |
Last update: Jul. 26, 2026
