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Kumamoto / National
| Postal code | 860-8555 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-40-1 Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office, Student Support Division |
| Phone | 096-342-2148 |
| Fax | 096-345-1954 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | a few (for the 2026 school year) |
| Applicants | 0 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 0 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of international students | 0 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Application fee | 17,000 yen (for the 2025 school year) |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen (for the 2025 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen (for the 2025 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Not available. |
| Department(s) | Joint Teacher Training Program: Primary-Lower Secondary Integrated Education Course (Primary Education Major) (Lower Secondary Education Major: Japanese Language, Social Studies, English)., Educational Support and Inquiry Course (Developmental Support Major / Special Needs Education Major) |
| Distribution of application forms | End of November |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Comprehensive Selection I (Privately Financed International Student Admission) |
| Starting date for application submission | January 26, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 4, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 25, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 9, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, You must take the same examination as those of Japanese students. For details, please refer to selection guidelines. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World, Mathematics 1 |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Either English or Japanese is available. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | Test conducted by the school. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Department(s) | School Nurse Teacher Training Program: Health Education Course (Health Education Major). |
| Distribution of application forms | Please inquire. |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Comprehensive Selection I (Privately Financed International Student Admission) |
| Starting date for application submission | January 26, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 4, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 25, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 9, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, You must take the same examination as those of Japanese students. For details, please refer to selection guidelines. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Mathematics 1, Select 2 subjects from Physics, Chemistry, or Biology |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Either English or Japanese is available. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | Test conducted by the school. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Department(s) | Joint Teacher Training Program: Primary-Lower Secondary Integrated Education Course, Lower Secondary Education Major (Mathematics、Science) |
| Distribution of application forms | Please inquire. |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Comprehensive Selection Type I (Admission for Privately Financed International Students). |
| Starting date for application submission | January 26, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 4, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 25, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 9, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, You must take the same examination as those of Japanese students. For details, please refer to selection guidelines. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Mathematics 1, Select 2 subjects from Physics, Chemistry, or Biology |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Either English or Japanese is available. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | Test conducted by the school. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Department(s) | Joint Teacher Training Program: Primary-Lower Secondary Integrated Education Course (Lower Secondary Education Major: Health and Physical Education). |
| Distribution of application forms | End of November |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Comprehensive Selection Type I (Privately Financed International Student Entrance Exam). |
| Starting date for application submission | January 26, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 4, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 25, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 9, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, You must take the same examination as those of Japanese students. For details, please refer to selection guidelines. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World, Mathematics 1 |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Either English or Japanese is available. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | Test conducted by the school. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
Last update: Dec. 04, 2025
