Hitotsubashi University
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Hitotsubashi University

一橋大学  (Hitotsubashi Daigaku) 

Graduate School of Social Sciences

Overview

Departments and Divisions
Academic Program
Typical Length of Program
Degrees
Social Sciences
Master's Program
2
Masters
(Master of Arts in Social Sciences)
Social Sciences
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences)
Academic Calendar

Master's Program

Academic Calendar: quarter
Entry Timing: Apr.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Jun. / Sep. / Nov.

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Academic Calendar: quarter
Entry Timing: Apr.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Jun. / Sep. / Nov.
List of Courses and Schedule
Degree Programs Offered in English
Master's Program
Unavailable


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


Curriculum Policy of Institution
Contact Info (for International Students)
Graduate School of Social Sciences Administration Office

soc-km@ad.hit-u.ac.jp
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
Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs

MEXT Research Students Scholarship

Types of Professional Qualifications

Students

As of May 1, 2023

total
343
Students

Students

Number of International Graduated Students Local Students
95 248

Master's Program

Number of Spring Admissions
82
Number of Spring International Admissions
28
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
15
Number of Graduating Students in 2023 (International Students)
75 ()
Completion Rate in 2023
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2023

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Number of Spring Admissions
23
Number of Spring International Admissions
7
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
1
Number of Graduating Students in 2023 (International Students)
34 ()
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)
Total Number of Academic Staff/Faculty Members
54
  • Student : Faculty Ratio (both Full-time)

    343:54

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

Professors
Associate Professors
Lecturers
Assistant Professors
Research Associates
Total
%
Male
25
1
8
2
36
66
Female
11
1
2
4
18
33
International Faculty
1
1
1

Post-graduate Pathways

As of May 1, 2023

Master's Program

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
16
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
46

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
2
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
13
Main Pathways for International Students
Number of International Graduating Students Employed in Japan (Upon Graduation)
Information on Career Prospects
Internships and Other Opportunities
  • Internships/On-the-job training in Japan (Convert to credit)
Career Support

Voices of International Students
International Alumni Networks

Entrance Exam for International Students

Entrance Exam for All Students

Information on Selection Method (for All Students)

Master's Program

  • General
  • Special selection for working adults

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

  • General
  • Transfer between schools

Tuition and Fees

As at 01st 05 2023

Master's Program

Tuition Fees

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Tuition Fees
Fees Charged during Student Short-time Leave
no payment

Special Payment Arrangements

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

Scholarships/Loans

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