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Yamanashi / Private
| Postal code | 409-2597 |
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| Address | 3567 Minobu, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi |
| Department to contact | Admission and PR Office |
| Phone | 0556-62-3700 |
| Fax | 0556-62-0727 |
| International Students Examination | Same examination as for Japanese, but different evaluation standards. |
| Admission capacity | a few (for the 2026 school year) |
| Applicants | 4 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 4 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of international students | 5 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 5 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Application fee | 30,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Admission fee | 280,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 630,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Other expenses | 270,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Available for consultation. |
| Remarks | For applicants who take the "Entrance Examination with Recommendation of Designated Schools for International Students" and the "Transfer Examination for International Students," the application (examination) fee is 10,000 yen. If you are accepted, the admission fee will be reduced to 100,000 yen. |
| Department(s) | Literature/Art, welfare studies, Buddhism and Nitiren Buddhism |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of June |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Entrance Examination with Recommendation of Designated Schools for International Students |
| Starting date for application submission | November 4, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 12, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 16, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | December 12, 2025 |
| 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 | Application screening process, Essay, Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Applicants who scored 200 or higher in Japanese on the EJU, passed JLPT N2 or above, or passed J.TEST level C or above. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | Those who are recognized as having the ability equivalent to passing N2 are also eligible. Or, EJU score over 200 or J.TEST level C or above are also accepted. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | International Student Selection: Self-Style Entrance Examination for International Students |
| Starting date for application submission | September 16, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | February 27, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 20, 2025 - March 8, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, Submit a "Letter of Self-Expression" in the format designated by the university (at the time of application). |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Applicants who scored 200 or higher in Japanese on the EJU, passed JLPT N2 or above, or passed J.TEST level C or above. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | The examination date can be set at the applicant’s request during the designated period, after coordinating with the university. (Rolling admissions) However, applicants who do not have a residence status for Japan are encouraged to apply and take the examination as early as possible, considering the time required for the Certificate of Eligibility application process. The date and method of announcement of results will be notified to applicants at the time of the examination. The deadline for admission procedures will be within 10 days of the announcement of results and will be communicated to successful applicants. Although passing JLPT N2 or above is a requirement for taking the examination, applicants recognized as having equivalent ability may also be eligible. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | International Student Selection: Transfer Examination for International Students |
| Starting date for application submission | September 16, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | February 27, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 20, 2025 - March 8, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, Submit a "Letter of Self-Expression" in the format designated by the university (at the time of application). |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Applicants who scored 200 or higher in Japanese on the EJU, passed JLPT N2 or above, or passed J.TEST level C or above. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | The examination date can be set at the applicant’s request during the designated period, after coordinating with the university. (Rolling admissions) However, applicants who do not have a residence status for Japan are encouraged to apply and take the examination as early as possible, considering the time required for the Certificate of Eligibility application process. The date and method of announcement of results will be notified to applicants at the time of the examination. The deadline for admission procedures will be within 10 days of the announcement of results and will be communicated to successful applicants. Although passing JLPT N2 or above is a requirement for taking the examination, applicants recognized as having equivalent ability may also be eligible. |
| Entry (Autumn) | September, 2024 entry |
| Application category | Self-Style Entrance Examination for International Students (Autumn Admission) |
| Starting date for application submission | June 16, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 31, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | June 23, 2025 - August 3, 2025 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, Submit a "Letter of Self-Expression" in the format designated by the university (at the time of application). |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Applicants who scored 200 or higher in Japanese on the EJU, passed JLPT N2 or above, or passed J.TEST level C or above. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | The examination date can be set at the applicant’s request during the designated period, after coordinating with the university. (Rolling admissions) However, applicants who do not have a residence status for Japan are encouraged to apply and take the examination as early as possible, considering the time required for the Certificate of Eligibility application process. The date and method of announcement of results will be notified to applicants at the time of the examination. The deadline for admission procedures will be within 10 days of the announcement of results and will be communicated to successful applicants. Although passing JLPT N2 or above is a requirement for taking the examination, applicants recognized as having equivalent ability may also be eligible. |
| Entry (Autumn) | September, 2024 entry |
| Application category | Transfer Entrance Examination for International Students (Autumn Admission) |
| Starting date for application submission | June 16, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 31, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | June 23, 2025 - August 3, 2025 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, Submit a "Letter of Self-Expression" in the format designated by the university (at the time of application). |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Applicants who scored 200 or higher in Japanese on the EJU, passed JLPT N2 or above, or passed J.TEST level C or above. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | The examination date can be set at the applicant’s request during the designated period, after coordinating with the university. (Rolling admissions) However, applicants who do not have a residence status for Japan are encouraged to apply and take the examination as early as possible, considering the time required for the Certificate of Eligibility application process. The date and method of announcement of results will be notified to applicants at the time of the examination. The deadline for admission procedures will be within 10 days of the announcement of results and will be communicated to successful applicants. Although passing JLPT N2 or above is a requirement for taking the examination, applicants recognized as having equivalent ability may also be eligible. |
Last update: Jun. 02, 2025
