Hitotsubashi University
National

Hitotsubashi University

一橋大学  (Hitotsubashi Daigaku) 

Graduate School of Business Administration(HUB - Hitotsubashi University Business School)

Overview

Departments and Divisions
Academic Program
Typical Length of Program
Degrees
School of Business Administration
Master's Program
2
Masters
(Master of Science in Commerce and Management)
School of Business Administration
Master's Program
2
Masters
(Master of Business Administration)
School of Business Administration
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce and Management)
School of Business Administration
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Doctor of Philosophy in Finance)
School of International Corporate Strategy
Professional Degree Program
1
Professional Degree
(Master of Business Administration)
School of International Corporate Strategy
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Doctor of Business Administration)
Academic Calendar

Master's Program

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

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Academic Calendar: semester / quarter
Entry Timing: Apr. Sep.
Term Commencement: Jan. / Mar. / Apr. / May. / Jun. / Sep. / Nov.

Professional Degree Program

Academic Calendar: quarter
Entry Timing: Sep.
Term Commencement: Jan. / Mar. / May. / Sep.
List of Courses and Schedule
Curriculum
Link
Syllabus
Link
List of Courses and Schedule
Link
Degree Programs Offered in English
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
Available
Link


Professional Degree Program
Available
Link


Curriculum Policy of Institution
Contact Info (for International Students)
Graduate School of Business Administration office/Chiyoda Campus Office
81-42-580-8183, 81-3-4212-3003
hub-km.g@ad.hit-u.ac.jp, chiyoda-info@hub.hit-u.ac.jp
Degree Awarding Policy

Program Profile

Official Website
Brochures and App Form
School Overview
Link
Application Form
Link
School Brochures
Link
School Features
Link
  • Evening Course Available
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 3 mos
Short-term Study Abroad Programs from Japan
Link 3 mos
Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs
Students may Apply
Link
MEXT Research Students Scholarship
Prospective Students may Apply
Types of Professional Qualifications

Students

As of May 1, 2023

total
488
Students

Students

Number of International Graduated Students Local Students
102 386

Number of International Students by Nationality

Master's Program

Number of Spring Admissions
162
Number of Spring International Admissions
13
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
20
Number of Graduating Students in 2023 (International Students)
152 ()
Completion Rate in 2023
91.1 %
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2023

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Number of Spring Admissions
11
Number of Spring International Admissions
3
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
14
Number of Graduating Students in 2023 (International Students)
17 ()
Completion Rate in 2023
90.5 %
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2023

Professional Degree Program

Number of Spring Admissions
0
Number of Spring International Admissions
0
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
0
Number of Graduating Students in 2023 (International Students)
52 ()
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
80
  • Student : Faculty Ratio (both Full-time)

    488:80

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

Professors
Associate Professors
Lecturers
Assistant Professors
Research Associates
Total
%
Male
45
19
4
68
85
Female
7
3
2
7
19
23
International Faculty
2
4
4
10
12

Post-graduate Pathways

As of May 1, 2023

Master's Program

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
5
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
137

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
0
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
16

Professional Degree Program

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
0
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
35
Main Pathways for International Students
Number of International Graduating Students Employed in Japan (Upon Graduation)
Information on Career Prospects
Internships and Other Opportunities
Career Support

Voices of International Students
International Alumni Networks

Third-party Quality Assurance

Program Accreditation
  • DBA (Doctoral)

    ABEST21 International Accreditation - ABEST21 (2019)

  • School of Business Administration (Master)

    AACSB - AACSB International -The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business  (2021)

  • School of Business Administration (Doctoral)

    AACSB - AACSB International -The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business  (2021)

  • School of International Corporate Strategy (Professional Degree)

    AACSB - AACSB International -The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business  (2021)

  • School of International Corporate Strategy (Doctoral)

    AACSB - AACSB International -The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business  (2021)

Entrance Exam for International Students

Admission Policy of Institution
Entrance examination provisions for international students
Available
Name of Procedures for International Admissions and Program
School of Business Administration, Management Analysis Program
Link
School of International Corporate Strategy, MBA Program
Link
School of International Corporate Strategy, DBA Program
Link
Consultation for Prospective Students Overseas
Special Arrangement on Admission for Persons with Disabilities
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)
  • Requires English language proficiency (Any other English Proficiency level Equipment to Entrance Qualification (not specified))
Remarks
  • Online application available
  • Examination fees and other charges payable by credit card or online payment system
  • Exam must be taken in Japanese
  • Exams offered outside Japan/interviews during admissions screening conducted abroad (including instances where applicants may come to Japan before receiving an admission decision)
  • Travel to Japan not required before admission procedure
Application Timing
Feb. / Mar. / Jul. / Sep. / Oct.

Entrance Exam for All Students

Information on Selection Method (for All Students)

Master's Program

  • General
  • Entrance examination provisions for international students
  • Recommendation from attached school

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

  • General

Professional Degree Program

  • General

Tuition and Fees

As at 01st 05 2023

Master's Program

Tuition Fees

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Tuition Fees

Professional Degree Program

Tuition Fees

Professional Degree Program

Tuition Fees
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

Scholarships/Loans

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