Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences

Overview

Departments and Divisions
Academic Program
Typical Length of Program
Degrees
Comparative Studies of Societies and Cultures
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Liberal arts and humanities, social science, human life and environmental sciences)
Human Developmental Sciences
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Liberal arts and humanities, social science, human life and environmental sciences)
Gender and Social Sciences
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Liberal arts and humanities, social science, human life and environmental sciences)
Life Sciences
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Human life and environmental sciences, science)
Advanced Sciences
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Science)
Cooperative Major in Human centered Engineering
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Human centered Engineering, Engineering)
Comparative Studies of Societies and Cultures
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Liberal arts and humanities, social science, human life and environmental sciences)
Human Developmental Sciences
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Liberal arts and humanities, social science, human life and environmental sciences)
Interdisciplinary Gender Studies
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Liberal arts and humanities, social science, human life and environmental sciences)
Life Sciences
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Human life and environmental sciences, science,Science Global Leader, Engineering Global Leader)
Advanced Sciencess
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Science, Science Global Leader, Engineering Global Leader)
Cooperative Major in Human centered Engineering
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Human centered Engineering、Engineering)
Academic Calendar

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

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

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

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

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

Academic Calendar: quarter
Entry Timing: Apr. Oct.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Jun. / Oct. / Dec.

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Academic Calendar: quarter
Entry Timing: Apr. Oct.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Jun. / Oct. / Dec.
List of Courses and Schedule
Curriculum
Link
Syllabus
Link
List of Courses and Schedule
Link
Degree Programs Offered in English
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
Unavailable


Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
Available


Curriculum Policy of Institution
Contact Info (for International Students)


Degree Awarding Policy

Program Profile

Official Website
Brochures and App Form
School Features
Criteria for Awarding Degrees
Supplementary Japanese Language Class
Available
Link
Curriculum Policy of Institution
Japanese Language Course at an Affiliated School (Separate Admission Process for the University)

Study Abroad Programs (Incl. in and outbound) / Length of Program
Short-term Study Abroad to Japan
Link 1 mo
Exchange Programs with Partner Institutions Overseas
6 mos / 1 yr
Short-term Study Abroad Programs from Japan
1 mo
Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs
Students may Apply
MEXT Research Students Scholarship
Prospective Students may Apply
Types of Professional Qualifications
  • Teacher's License
  • 専門社会調査士、臨床心理士、公認心理師
Link

Students

As of May 1, 2023

total
763
Students

Students

Number of International Graduated Students Local Students
134 629

Number of International Students by Nationality

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

Number of Spring Admissions
236
Number of Spring International Admissions
23
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
29
Number of Graduating Students in 2023 (International Students)
233 (27)
Completion Rate in 2023
99.1 %
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2023

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Number of Spring Admissions
52
Number of Spring International Admissions
11
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
3
Number of Graduating Students in 2023 (International Students)
34 (4)
Completion Rate in 2023
37 %
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)
Total Number of Academic Staff/Faculty Members
179
  • Student : Faculty Ratio (both Full-time)

    763:179

Number of International Academic Staff/Faculty Members (by Gender)

Professors
Associate Professors
Lecturers
Assistant Professors
Research Associates
Total
%
Male
52
24
11
9
0
96
53
Female
28
29
1
10
0
68
37
International Faculty
2
6
4
3
0
15
8

Post-graduate Pathways

As of May 1, 2023

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
35
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
162

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
0
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
22
Main Pathways for International Students
株式会社金葉マネジメント、中国銀行(太原支店)、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社他
Number of International Graduating Students Employed in Japan (Upon Graduation)
11
Information on Career Prospects
Internships and Other Opportunities
  • Internships/On-the-job training in Japan (Convert to credit)
  • Internships/training outside Japan (Convert to credit)
  • Internships/training in Japan (Convert not to credit)
  • Internships/training outside Japan (Convert not to credit)
Career Support
Available
Voices of International Students
International Alumni Networks

Campus Location

Campus
Otsuka Campus
2-1-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, 112-8610, Japan, Tokyo Google Map
Access Map
Location Type
Metropolitan
Facilities and Services
  • Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms)
  • Facilities for extracurricular activities
  • Rest areas
  • Computer rooms
  • Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons)
  • Barrier-free universal design
  • Cafeteria/On-campus store
  • Free Wi-Fi for students

Entrance Exam for International Students

As at 01st 10 2023

Admission Policy of Institution
Entrance examination provisions for international students
Available
Name of Procedures for International Admissions and Program
外国人留学生入試
Consultation for Prospective Students Overseas
Special Arrangement on Admission for Persons with Disabilities
  • Time for exam extended by 1.5 times or 1.3 times
  • Permission to take exam in Braille; use of question sheets with a font that is 1.4 times larger and paper sheets that are twice as large; use of a magnifying glass; etc.
  • Consideration given to location of exam room (e.g., distance from restroom and elevator)
  • Other special measures such as use of walking sticks, hearing aids, wheelchairs, and specially made desks, etc.
Transfer within the Institution
Transfer from Another Institution
Options for Testing / Qualifications
  • Levels in Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N1)
  • Requires English language proficiency (TOEFL)
  • Requires English language proficiency (IELTS)
Remarks
  • Exam must be taken in Japanese
Application Timing
Jan. / Jul. / Dec.

Entrance Exam for All Students

Information on Selection Method (for All Students)

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

  • General
  • Recommendation (open recruitment, designated schools)
  • Special selection for working adults
  • Entrance examination provisions for international students
  • 学士・修士一貫教育トラック特別選抜

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

  • General
  • Entrance examination provisions for international students

Tuition and Fees

As at 01st 10 2023

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

Total Estimated Costs
3,605,076 yen
Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Second Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Link
Admission Fee
282,000 yen
Other Charges
First Year   2,430 yen
Link

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
Other Charges
First Year   3,620 yen
Link
Estimated Housing and Utilities Cost (Per Month)
68,602 yen
Estimated Food Cost (Per Month)
20,922 yen
Estimated Textbooks and Supplies Cost (Per Month)
4,085 yen
Fees Charged during Student Short-time Leave
no payment

Special Payment Arrangements

As at 01st 10 2023

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

Scholarships/Loans

Grants (All Students may Apply)
Available
Grants (All International Students may Apply)
Available Link
Loans (All Students may Apply)
Details