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The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI

総合研究大学院大学  (そうごうけんきゅうだいがくいんだいがく)  / SOKENDAI

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Graduate Institute for Advanced Studies

Overview

Departments and Divisions
Academic Program
Typical Length of Program
Degrees
Department of Advanced Studies
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Doctor of philosophy)
Department of Advanced Studies
Consistent five-year Program
5
Doctoral
(Doctor of philosophy)
Academic Calendar

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Academic Calendar: semester
Entry Timing: Apr. Oct.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Oct.

Consistent five-year Program

Academic Calendar: semester
Entry Timing: Apr. Oct.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Oct.
List of Courses and Schedule
Curriculum
Link
Syllabus
Link
List of Courses and Schedule
Link
Degree Programs Offered in English
Curriculum Policy of Institution
Link
Contact Info (for International Students)


Degree Awarding Policy
Link

Program Profile

Official Website
Link
Brochures and App Form
School Brochures
Link
School Features
Link
Criteria for Awarding Degrees
Link
Supplementary Japanese Language Class

Link
Curriculum Policy of Institution
Link
Japanese Language Course at an Affiliated School (Separate Admission Process for the University)

Study Abroad Programs (Incl. in and outbound) / Length of Program
Other Study Abroad Programs
Link 1 yr
Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs

MEXT Research Students Scholarship

Types of Professional Qualifications

Students

As of May 1, 2023

total
79
Students

Students

Number of International Graduated Students Local Students
8 71

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
Number of Spring Admissions
34
Number of Spring International Admissions
6
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
Number of Graduating Students in 2023 (International Students)
0 ()
Completion Rate in 2023
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2023

Consistent five-year Program
Number of Spring Admissions
45
Number of Spring International Admissions
2
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
0
Number of Graduating Students in 2023 (International Students)
0 ()
Completion Rate in 2023
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2023

Faculty

As of May 1, 2023

List of Academic Staff/Faculty Members (Title, Degree and Achievements)
Link
Total Number of Academic Staff/Faculty Members
1032

  • Student : Faculty Ratio (both Full-time)

    79:1032

Post-graduate Pathways

As of May 1, 2023

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Consistent five-year Program
Main Pathways for International Students
Number of International Graduating Students Employed in Japan (Upon Graduation)
Information on Career Prospects
Link
Internships and Other Opportunities
Career Support

Voices of International Students
International Alumni Networks

Campus Location

Campus
Hayama Campus
Shonan Village, Hayama, 240-0193 , Kanagawa Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Urban
Facilities and Services
  • Facilities for extracurricular activities
  • Barrier-free universal design
  • Cafeteria/On-campus store
Campus
High Energy Accelerator Research Organization, KEK
1-1 Oho, Tsukuba, 305-0801, Ibaraki Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Suburban
Facilities and Services
Campus
National Museum of Japanese History
117 Jonai-cho, Sakura, 285-8502, Chiba Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Urban
Facilities and Services
Campus
National Institute of Informatics
2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, 101-8430, Tokyo Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Metropolitan
Facilities and Services
Campus
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, 181-8588, Tokyo Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Urban
Facilities and Services
Campus
National Institute of Japanese Literature
10-3 Midori-cho, Tachikawa, 190-0014, Tokyo Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Urban
Facilities and Services
Campus
The Institute of Statistical Mathematics
10-3 Midori-cho, Tachikawa, 190-8562, Tokyo Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Urban
Facilities and Services
Campus
National Institute of Polar Research
10-3, Midori-cho, Tachikawa, 190-8518, Tokyo Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Urban
Facilities and Services
Campus
National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics
10-2, Midori-cho, Tachikawa, 190-8561, Tokyo Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Urban
Facilities and Services
Campus
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
3-1-1 Yoshinodai, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, 252-5210 , Kanagawa Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Metropolitan
Facilities and Services
Campus
National Institute of Genetics
1111 Yata, Mishima, 411-8540, Shizuoka Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Suburban
Facilities and Services
Campus
National Institute for Fusion Science
322-6 Oroshi-cho, Toki, 509-5292 , Gifu Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Suburban
Facilities and Services
Campus
Institute for Molecular Science
38 Nishigo-Naka, Myodaiji, Okazaki, 444-8585, Aichi Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Urban
Facilities and Services
Campus
National Institute for Basic Biology
Nishigonaka 38, Myodaiji, Okazaki, 444-8585, Aichi Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Urban
Facilities and Services
Campus
National Institute for Physiological Sciences
38 Nishigonaka Myodaiji, Okazaki, 444-8585, Aichi Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Urban
Facilities and Services
Campus
Research Institute for Humanity and Nature
457-4 Motoyama, Kamigamo, Kita-ku, 603-8047, Kyoto Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Metropolitan
Facilities and Services
Campus
International Research Center for Japanese Studies
3-2 Goryo Oeyama-cho, Nishikyo-ku, 610-1192, Kyoto Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Metropolitan
Facilities and Services
Campus
National Museum of Ethnology
10-1 Senri Expo Park, Suita, 565-8511, Osaka Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Urban
Facilities and Services

Entrance Exam for International Students

As at 01st 05 2023

Admission Policy of Institution
Link
Entrance examination provisions for international students
Available
Name of Procedures for International Admissions and Program
Special admissions for applicants residing abroad
Link
Consultation for Prospective Students Overseas
Link
Special Arrangement on Admission for Persons with Disabilities
Transfer within the Institution
Transfer from Another Institution
Options for Testing / Qualifications
Remarks
Application Timing

Entrance Exam for All Students

Information on Selection Method (for All Students)

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

  • General

Consistent five-year Program

  • General

Tuition and Fees

As at 01st 05 2023

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Second Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Third Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Link
Admission Fee
282,000 yen
Other Charges
First Year   3,620 yen
Link

Consistent five-year Program
Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Second Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Third Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Fourth Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Fifth Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Link
Other Charges
First Year   5,750 yen
Link
Fees Charged during Student Short-time Leave
discount

Special Payment Arrangements

As at 01st 05 2023

Late Payment Plan
Installment Payment Plan
Available
Tuition Waivers
Student may Apply for Waiver or Reduction of Tuition
Link

Scholarships/Loans

Grants (All Students may Apply)
Grants (All International Students may Apply)
Loans (All Students may Apply)
Details
Link
JASSO Website

Types of Professional Qualifications

For each acquirable professional qualification, the eligibility requirements such as prescribed curriculum or requirement for practical experience and the nationality requirement may differ.

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Total estimated costs

"Total estimated costs" is the total of tuition (maximum possible for first-year students × length of the course of study), entrance fees, other costs (lab fees, facility and equipment fees, student accident insurance for first-year students × length of the course of study), and main living expenses × 12 months × length of the course of study. Living expenses include housing expenses. NIAD-QE calculates a reference value of housing expenses based on the Campus Life Data Survey by University Co-op, which each university may change to reflect the actual conditions.

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Estimated Housing and Utilities Cost (Per Month)

Where there are several campuses, housing costs are calculated based on area the main campus is located in.

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Admission Fee

Fee charged when one is admitted as a qualified student and decides to be enrolled.

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MEXT Research Students Scholarship

  • Those who are enrolled in a master’s course, a doctoral course, or a professional graduate course at a graduate school.
  • Those who are conducting research in a specialized field at an undergraduate department, graduate school, institute attached to a university, etc. without the aim of completing the course, or who are receiving preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects prior to placement at the university, etc. (Excluding the Young Leaders Program(YLP) students or teacher training students.)
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Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs

  • Double Degree Program: Programs for which multiple diplomas are awarded by completing learning at Japanese and foreign institutions using the credit transfer system.
  • Joint Degree Program: Programs for a single diploma jointly awarded by two or more institutions based on cooperation established by Japanese and foreign institutions.
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Tuition Waivers

Tuition waivers may be entire or partial.

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Grants (All Students may Apply)

Scholarships may include loans and grants.
This part shows scholarships limited to students of this program. However, other scholarships may be available at the institutional level. Check the university’s website for details.

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Number of Spring Admissions

See the section on "entry timing" for the availability of admissions other than in the spring.

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Location Type

  • Metropolitan: Tokyo 23 Wards, Cities, of those population are more than 500,000, designated by the government decree
  • Urban: Cities in Tokyo Metropolitan (other than 23 wards), Cities in Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka and Hyogo Prefecture except for those designated as underpopulated areas by the act.
  • Suburban: Other areas than Metropolitan or Urban

The above classifications are a guide suggested by NIAD-QE; each university chooses the classification for its own campus.

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