Nihon University

2024

Admissions Division, Nihon University

4-8-24 Kudan-Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8275 JAPAN
PHONE +81-3-5275-8311
FAX +81-3-5275-8324
e-mail: [email protected] (Contact and response in Japanese or English only)
https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/application/international/
Number of international students by program (As of May 1, 2023) The number of patent applications submitted is 2,226 in Japan and
1,003 overseas, a total of about 3,229 in all (as of March 2023). This
Master 311 data objectively substantiates the high research capabilities of Nihon
Doctoral 42
Graduate School 357
University.
Professional degree 0
Grad auditor/researcher 4 Fiscal 2021 Industry-University Collaborative Activities Status
Undergraduate 1,329 Survey and Patent Rights Track Record at Universities (According
Undergraduate 1,341 to Research Institute) (Unit of amount: 1,000 yen)
Undergrad auditor/researcher 12
Junior College 0
Number of patent rights put into effect Number of patent rights put into effect
Total 1,698
1 University of Tokyo 4,212 27 Tottori University 169
2 Kyoto University 2,165 28 Mie University 167
Number of international students by nation and area [Total: 1,698] 3 Osaka University 1,359 29 Nihon University 166
(As of May 1, 2023) 4 Hokkaido University 1,250 30 Yamagata University 162
5 Tokyo Institute of Technology 869
Taiwan (22) Indonesia (6), Vietnam (5), 6 Tohoku University 867 Earnings from patent rights put into effect
South Korea Malaysia (5), Mongol (5), U.S.A (4), 7 Nagoya University 688 1 Kyoto University 888,769
(121) Thailand (3), Fiji (3), UAE (2), 8 Kyushu University 654 2 University of Tokyo 557,703
Israel (2), Congo (2), Türkiye (2), 9 Kanto Gakuin University 640 3 Osaka University 414,526
Russia (2), Ukraine (1),
10 Keio University 555 4 Tohoku University 288,363
Cambodia (1), Kenya (1),
11 University of Tsukuba 458 5 Kyushu University 160,137
Singapore (1), Switzerland (1),
Chile (1), Germany (1), 12 Chiba University 451 6 Hokkaido University 146,873
New Zealand (1), France (1), 13 Hiroshima University 362 7 Kobe University 117,179
Poland (1), Mali (1), Myanmar (1), 14 Shinshu University 296 8 Nagoya University 85,753

About Nihon University

China Mexico (1), Laos (1), 276 74,575
15 Tokyo Medical and Dental 9 Tokyo Medical and Dental
(1,500) University University
16 Kobe University 247 10 Keio University 74,131
17 Okayama University 237 11 Nihon University 50,528
18 Waseda University 233 12 Kitasato University 47,578
19 University of Toyama 228 13 Tokyo Institute of Technology 45,596
20 Kanazawa University 222 14 Hiroshima University 44,418
21 Tokyo University of Science 212 15 Nagoya City University 38,831
Education at Nihon University Research Activities 22 Kumamoto University 198
192
16 Doshisha University 35,259
34,736
University 23 Sapporo Medical University 17 Shinshu University
24 Kyushu Institute of Technology 190 18 Tokushima University 32,311
Nihon University, founded in 1889, is the largest university in Japan College 25 Kagoshima University 181 19 University of Yamanashi 28,912
College of Law In fiscal 2022, the number of research projects approved for Nihon 26 Doshisha University 174 20 Sapporo Medical University 28,223
with about 70,000 currently enrolled students. An unrivalled caliber
College of Humanities and Sciences University by the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (government
of courses in 16 colleges and 86 departments for undergraduates, The blue font indicates information related to private universities.
College of Economics competitive research funding) was 693 (total funding allocated among
four departments for junior college students, and 21 schools and 78 Data source: “Fiscal 2021 Industry-University Collabora-tive Activities Status Survey
College of Commerce projects: approximately 1,074,840,000 yen). In terms of the number
majors for graduates correspond to a great number of academic fields College of Art
and Patent Rights Track Rec-ord at Universities (According to Research Institute)”
of research projects for which Grants-in-Aid was allocated, Nihon Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
and facilitate multidisciplinary studies. Nihon University offers its College of International Relations
University ranks 22nd among all public and private universities and
students a wide range of academic fields and encourages students College of Risk Management *
research institutes and 4th among all private universities.
to engage in activities across conventional dividing lines between
different specialized fields. Furthermore, colleges and departments
College of Sports Sciences
College of Science and Technology School Expenses, Scholarships and Tuition
are running their focused educational programs through lessons in a College of Industrial Technology
College of Engineering Junior College
List of Research Institute-based Number of Approved Research
Projects and Their Allocated Funding Amount (FY2022) Reduction Program for International
small class setting. The above are just some of the great advantages School of Medicine * Department of Business and Management Studies
(Unit of amount: 1,000 yen) Students Studying at Their Own Expense
of studying in Nihon University. School of Dentistry Department of Food and Nutrition
Each college has its own campus. In line with their characteristics,
Number of Number of School expenses consist of the admission fee, tuition, facilities and
School of Dentistry at Matsudo * Department of Architecture and Living Design * Research institute approved Research institute approved
some are centrally located in Tokyo metropolitan areas and others name research Total name research Total equipment fees, laboratory fees, and others.
College of Bioresource Sciences Department of Science and Manufacturing Technology * projects projects
in expansive suburban areas. These conditions make it possible for School of Pharmacy * For details on school expenses for each college and graduate
1 University of Tokyo 4,041 21,126,820 Institute of Physical and
each campus to have sufficient space for experiments and hands- Distance Learning Division * 17 Chemical Research 833 5,075,850 school, refer to page 13.
2 Kyoto University 3,025 14,142,821
on training and move forward with installation of state-of-the-art 3 Osaka University 2,592 10,098,249
(RIKEN) International students of high scholastic standings may apply and
facilities. 4 Tohoku University 2,480 10,117,380
18 Niigata University 786 1,791,790 receive scholarships from Nihon University after screening at the
Graduate School 19 Juntendo University 718 1,406,730
university, as well as scholarships from various organizations in Japan.
We are proud to have more than 1,250,000 graduates who are 5 Kyushu University 2,062 6,949,150
20 Tokyo Medical and
active players in various fields. The number of company presidents Graduate School of Law Graduate School of Industrial Technology 6 Nagoya University 1,821 7,773,090 Dental University 704 1,706,510 At this time, nearly 3.6% of the international students at Nihon University
who graduated from Nihon University in Japan has been the highest Graduate School of Journalism and Media Graduate School of Engineering
7 Hokkaido University 1,703 5,996,120 21 Kumamoto University 694 1,762,540 are receiving the University s allocated scholarships (fiscal 2022).
for more than 35 years. Graduate School of Literature and Social Graduate School of Medicine *
8 University of Tsukuba 1,379 4,337,186
22 Nihon University 693 1,074,840 Nihon University also offers a tuition reduction program for
9 Hiroshima University 1,280 2,981,810
Sciences Graduate School of Dentistry * 23 Ritsumeikan University 692 1,342,884 international students of high scholastic standing who need financial
10 Kobe University 1,148 2,989,480
Graduate School of Integrated Basic Sciences Graduate School of Dentistry at Matsudo
11 Keio University 1,097 3,645,333
24 Nagasaki University 687 1,551,550 support. An amount equivalent to 20% of the tuition of a student,
Graduate School of Economics Graduate School of Bioresource Sciences * National Institute of who is eligible and has been
12 Waseda University 1,062 2,689,440
25 Advanced Industrial
Graduate School of Business Administration Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine * Science and Technology 682 2,278,355
approved for this program, Percentage of beneficiaries of the tuition
13 Okayama University 1,036 2,912,650
Graduate School of Art Graduate School of Pharmacy * (AIST) reduction program for international students
14 Kanazawa University 988 2,424,785 will be exempted for this studying at their own expense (2022)
Graduate School of International Relations Graduate School of Social and Cultural 26 Shinshu University 618 1,115,400
Graduate School of Risk Management * Studies *
15 Chiba University 950 2,414,750
27 Kagoshima University 530 993,070
student. After admission
Graduate School of Sports Sciences * Law School * 16 Tokyo Institute of
Technology 913 4,329,585 28 Osaka City University 506 1,002,950 to the college, students
Graduate School of Science and Technology 29 Yamaguchi University 492 933,140 can apply for this program
* No special entrance examinations are conducted for international students. 30 Ehime University 490 1,103,310 to the Student Division
of the enrolled college or
Approx.
The blue font indicates information related to private universities. Academic Affairs Section if 44.0%
Data source: “List of Research Institute-based Number of Approved Research they have the student visa
Projects and Their Allocated Funding Amount (FY2022)” Ministry of Education, resident status and satisfy
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
the conditions set by Nihon
University and that college.
Note: The names and other details of graduate schools and majors indicated in this pamphlet are subject to change without notice. Please check the Application Guideline to
confirm details such as name of graduate school and major.

02 About Nihon University 03

Preparations for Studying in Japan
Japanese Language Proficiency Examination Schedule Living Expenses
Japanese is the primary language used in lectures and research In addition to school-related expenses, living in Japan requires the
activities at Nihon University. International students enrolled at following expenses.
Nihon University are required to have four Japanese language By summer of the Select the college or graduate school you
skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Japanese language previous year wish to enroll in.
Rough estimate of monthly living expenses for a single person in Tokyo
(Figures may vary widely depending on personal circumstances and exchange rates.)
ability is assessed in some of the entrance examinations for Nihon
University.
Generally, Level N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is Housing 50,000 to 100,000 yen (US$500 to 1,000)
Download the Admission Guide. Confirm the entrance
required to understand lectures at a Japanese university and to lead From summer to examination schedule and other information.
Food 30,000 to 40,000 yen (US$300 to 400)
a social life. autumn of the Contact the graduate school you wish to enroll in and
previous year obtain the advance contact confirmation (applicants
To acquire Japanese language proficiency in an efficient manner, for Graduate School admission). Transportation 10,000 to 20,000 yen (US$100 to 200)
students may attend Japanese language schools in Japan and in their
respective countries. Utilities and communications 10,000 to 20,000 yen (US$100 to 200)
Submit the application. Take the entrance
The Japanese language level can be measured by the Japanese From summer to
examination. Receive the announcement of
winter of the Sundries, books, etc. 10,000 to 30,000 yen (US$100 to 300)
Language Proficiency Tests (JLPT) and the Examination for Japanese your test results. Follow the procedure for
previous year
University Admission for International Students (EJU). enrollment. Total 110,000 to 210,000 yen (US$1,100 to 2,100)

■ List of Japanese Language Schools Calculation based on US$1= 100 yen

(Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education)
Follow the immigration procedure
In winter of the
https://www.nisshinkyo.org previous year
(application for resident status, application
for student visa).

■ Japanese Language Proficiency Tests (JLPT)

https://www.jlpt.jp Career Options
In April Enrollment

■ Examination for Japanese University Admission for There are various career options after graduation: you may wish
International Students (EJU) to remain in Japan, return to your home country, or go to another
Note: For further information, Please refer to the Admission Guide. country. For international students who wish to find a job in Japan,
https://www.jasso.go.jp/ryugaku/eju/index.html the Placement Office of Nihon University provides all types of
information to help international students find employment. The
Japanese Government tends to assist highly capable international
students in finding a job in Japan.
Immigration Procedures and
Entrance Examination Preparation for Your Visit to Japan
Permitted changes in residence status of international students
for employment purposes [unit: person]

After passing the entrance examination of Nihon University, you 35000

To enroll in an undergraduate or graduate school at Nihon
University, in most cases, it is necessary to visit Japan and take the are required to fulfill the enrollment and immigration procedures. 30000
28,974

entrance examination. The enrollment procedures are completed when you submit the
The test methods, dates, venues, and subjects depend on the documents requested by the University and pay the admission fee 25000
requirements of the colleges and graduate schools. As such, you and part of the school expenses.
20000
are requested to download the Admission Guide from the Nihon After completing the enrollment procedures, you will need to
University website and confirm details before application. You can obtain a student visa and resident status in Japan. 15000
download the Admission Guide at the URL given below. To obtain a resident status (The Certificate of Eligibility) have to
submit an application to the Japanese Immigration Bureau (Proxy 10000 7,831
■ URL for downloading the Admission Guide application for certificate of Eligibility by Nihon University.) 5000
https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/ To obtain the visa, you have to submit an application to the
Embassy or Consulate-General of Japan in your country. 0
application/international/form_download/

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For further information about these procedures, refer to the
Please download from the webpage of the Nihon Admission Guide. (Data source: “Conditions of international students employed by Japanese companies
during FY2021” issued by Japanese Immigration Bureau of Ministry of Justice)
University Admission Guide (https://www.nihon-u.ac.
jp/admission_info/)
Click “Admission examination information” →
Click “International students admission information” →
Click “Download the Admission guide (Application
form/Application documents)”
Housing
The Student Division or Academic Affairs Section of the college
or graduate school to which you have been accepted will provide you
with housing information. There are various kinds of private rental
houses and apartments near every campus. International students
may select a house that suits their budget and lifestyle.

04 Preparation for Studying in Japan 05

Features
https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/academics/

College of Law College of Humanities and Sciences College of Economics

https://www.law.nihon-u.ac.jp https://www.chs.nihon-u.ac.jp https://www.eco.nihon-u.ac.jp

The College of Law consists of five departments that provide courses As a complex college with a history of more than 100 years, the The College of Economics is a typical urban style college with its
in a wide variety of legal fields under the standing of Nihon University College of Humanities and Sciences nurtures individuals with broader campus in the center of Tokyo. Focusing on a systematic learning
“As an institution distinguished for legal education” with an objective horizons and perspectives based on its educational philosophy of method through seminars and programs, the college fosters economic
of learning “living law,” which was inherited from “Nihon Law “a marriage of humanities and sciences.” thinkers of the future who can respond to changes in the international
School,” the forerunner of Nihon University. society.
D The College of Humanities and Sciences offers an inclusive
D The College of Law consists of five departments and is an all- education and research programs that combine the fields of D The College of Economics offers a systematic curriculum designed
inclusive college of social science that provides cross-sectional liberal arts, sociology, and sciences. for students to learn all about economics from theory to practice.
studies to its students. D The college has a teacher training center that provides various D The college provides a comprehensive employment support
D Six student labs provide support for students to enable them to support aids for students who want to become teachers. program for a wide range of career paths and future goals for the
pass challenging certification examinations and civil service D The college provides practical lessons to educate students with students.
examinations. language skills and an international mindset that make them D The college offers a study-abroad program through partnerships
D The college offers an expanded specialized learning program competent for the global stage. with 13 universities in various countries that enables students to
that enables students to choose a wide-ranging career path. better acclimatize themselves to the ongoing trend of globalization.
n Philosophy n Psychology
n Law n Journalism n History n Geography n Economics n Finance and Public Economics
n Political Science and n Business Law n Japanese Language and Literature n Earth and n Industrial Management
Economics n Public Policy and Affairs n Chinese Language and Culture Environmental Sciences
n English Language and Literature n Mathematics
n German Language and Literature n Information Science Graduate School of Economics
Graduate School of Law n Sociology n Physics https://www.eco.nihon-u.ac.jp/graduate_school/
https://nihon-u-gs.jp/law/ n Social Welfare n Biosciences
The Graduate School of Economics promotes research on
n Education n Chemistry
The Graduate School of Law aims to delve deeper into the study of applications and specialized theories in economics and its related
n Physical Education academic fields including management, accounting and information.In
justice and political science, and thereby contribute to the development
of culture. The school has three majors: addition, the school cultivates individual students with advanced
Public Law, Private Law, and Political Science. specialized knowledge and competence required as professionals in
Graduate School of Literature and Social Sciences both academic and business world.
n Public Law n Private Law n Political Science
https://chs.nihon-u.ac.jp/gs_lss/
n Economics
Through a creative and practical curriculum, students can contemplate
Graduate School of Journalism and Media such universal themes as language and humanity, history and culture,
https://nihon-u-gs.jp/journalism/ and mind and body. College of Commerce
n Philosophy n English Language https://www.bus.nihon-u.ac.jp/
The Graduate School of Journalism and Media aims to develop
n History and Literature
human resources that have an accurate grasp of current events and n German Language Based on the philosophy of “practical study-oriented” and
n Japanese History*
information of modern society and can convey them to the public, n Foreign History* and Literature “employment-ready potential,” the College of Commerce provides
since the role of media such as newspaper and journalism has n Japanese Language and Literature n Sociology education to develop cutting-edge business theories and specialized
considerable impact on society. n Chinese Studies n Education knowledge aimed at developing the students’ career aspirations.
n Psychology
n Journalism and Media * Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided for Japanese
History and International History majors. International students can select their majors
D The College of Commerce is designed to help students to learn
from the other nine majors. the theory and practice of modern day business such as
corporate activities and market economy.
D The college offers an extensive learning environment that
Graduate School of Integrated Basic Sciences includes facilities such as state-of-the-art study spaces, physical
education facilities, and libraries.
https://chs.nihon-u.ac.jp/gs_ibs/
D The college has started endowed lectures given by invited
The Graduate School of Integrated Basic Sciences consists of two professionals who are active at the forefront of the business
majors, Earth Information Mathematical Sciences and Correlative world.
Study of Physics and Chemistry. Following a philosophy of harmonious
coexistence between an irreplaceable Nature and people, the school n Commerce n Business Administration n Accounting
aims to pursue and establish eco-friendly science technologies.

n Earth Information Mathematical Sciences

n Correlative Study of Physics and Chemistry

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Features

Graduate School of Business Administration College of International Relations College of Sports Sciences Graduate School of Science and Technology
http://www.bus.nihon-u.ac.jp/graduate_school/ https://www.ir.nihon-u.ac.jp https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/sports_sciences/ http://www.cst.nihon-u.ac.jp/graduate_school/index.html

The Graduate School of Business Administration has three majors The College of International Relations was the first college of its The College of Sports Sciences develops top level athletes who can The Graduate School of Science and Technology offers 16 majors
namely Commerce, Business Administration, and Accounting, and the kind in Japan. The college develops human resources who can engage play an active role in Japan and overseas and skilled leaders who are that cover science and technology fields extensively. The school aims
students can study subjects of other majors in order to acquire a broader in problem solving by stepping across the boundaries of knowledge involved in nurturing such athletes—in an effort to improve the to provide a seamless Bachelor's-Master's 6-Year Integrated Education
knowledge base. and understanding for a single region and a single field in the spheres standards of competitive sports of Japan. Framework.
of international exchange, international business, understanding of
n Commerce n Business Administration n Accounting n Civil Engineering n Electronic Engineering
different cultures, and communication skills. D The College of Sports Sciences offers an academic and n Transportation Systems Engineering n Computer Science
comprehensive curriculum that focuses on coaching studies. n Architecture n Materials and Applied
D The College of International Relations provides students with D The college allows students to select from two courses, namely Oceanic Architecture and Engineering Chemistry
College of Art a high-level international mindset so that they can understand “athlete course” and “sports support course.”
n
n Town Planning and Design n Physics
https://www.art.nihon-u.ac.jp the elements of diverse societies from a global perspective. D The college nurtures athletes and coaches for the purpose of n Mechanical Engineering n Mathematics
n Precision Machinery Engineering n Geography
D The college offers an environment that allows students to select improving the level of competitive sports.
The Nihon University College of Art is one of the most comprehensive n Aerospace Engineering n Quantum Science and
two or more languages they wish to learn from 13 languages. Technology
art colleges in Japan with a wide-ranging, all-around curriculum that n Electrical Engineering
D The college offers complete programs that help students to improve n Sports Science
crosses over departments and a number of artist-professors who are
their understanding of different cultures based on the pillars of
active in the frontline today. The college has produced many excellent
language education for developing practical language skills.
artists and cultural figures.
Graduate School of Sports Sciences College of Industrial Technology
n International Studies n International Liberal Arts https://www.cit.nihon-u.ac.jp
D The College of Art provides a comprehensive education https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/sports_sciences/graduate/
program that only Nihon University can offer through artists at The College of Industrial Technology enables students to learn engineering
The Graduate School of Sports Sciences nurtures highly specialized
the frontline of the art world. Graduate School of International Relations professionals with high-level expert knowledge and practical skills
basics and applications to keep up with the advancement of technologies and
D This college provides art education with the catchphrase “Eight https://www.ir.nihon-u.ac.jp/faculty/gs/ at the same time it nurtures exceptional management engineers who can
based on sports sciences as well as human resources with research
Art Forms with One Heart” through which students are construct manufacturing technologies and manufacturing systems.
capabilities.
transformed into human resources who have the power to The Graduate School of International Relations offers programs for
change the world. comprehensive, interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary research on n Sports Sciences D The College of Industrial Technology provides “hands-on
D The college engages students in a wide-range of activities such highly diverse problems that occur in the main regions and between * Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided.
training in manufacturing” that enables students to gain real-
as industry-government-academia partnership projects that regions of the world, as well as programs on regional cultures. world experience at corporations and government agencies and
convey to the world the outstanding aspects of Nihon University develop their creativity and practical skills.
College of Art.
n International Relations
College of Science and Technology D The college nurtures engineers who are capable of looking at a
https://www.cst.nihon-u.ac.jp grander picture of technologies and products from the
n Photography n Music n Broadcasting College of Risk Management standpoint of the users as well as the capacity to motivate
n Cinema n Literary Arts n Design The College of Science and Technology enables students to acquire people into taking action.
https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/risk_management/
n Fine Arts n Theatre practical and useful abilities that respond to basic skills and cutting- D The college provides four programs that extend across a more
The College of Risk Management produces experts with the skills to cope edge technologies through education in an organic marriage between advanced JABEE* accreditation course and several departments.
with all kinds of crises in modern society such as natural disasters, large-scale science and engineering.

Graduate School of Art accidents, crimes, terrorism, wars, infectious diseases, and information leaks. * Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education. JABEE accredits education
programs in the science and engineering departments, etc. on the basis of whether their
D The College of Science and Technology offers comprehensive engineering education programs meet international standards.
https://nihon-u.gsa.com tutorial instruction that can improve the basic academic skills of
D The College of Risk Management provides an education program n Mechanical Engineering n Industrial Engineering
The Graduate School of Art focuses on creation and production for nurturing professionals trained with a legal mind and risk literacy. the students.
n Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Management
studies for the purpose of studying art theory, history and its application D The college provides education in a small class setting so that D The “Future Ph.D Kobo (or the Future Doctorate Workshop)”
n Civil Engineering n Mathematical Information
areas, and cultivating creative skills in addition to further study and students can nurture specialized knowledge and hands-on skills of the college offers full-scale research and experiment facilities
n Architecture and Architectural Engineering
creation of specialized fields. The school is also committed to right from the first year. and support for students’ projects.
D The college provides practical career design support programs Engineering n Sustainable Engineering
developing advanced expressive skills in art together with closely D The college offers a curriculum that allows students to select
to prepare the students. n Applied Molecular Chemistry n Conceptual Design
related fields. from either the education targeting government administrative
careers or corporate careers.
n Literary Arts n Civil Engineering n Aerospace Engineering※
n Image Arts
n Risk Management n Transportation Systems n Electrical Engineering Graduate School of Industrial Technology
n Fine Arts and Design * Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided. Engineering※ n Electronic Engineering※ https://www.cit.nihon-u.ac.jp/graduate-school/
n Musical Arts
n Performing Arts n Architecture n Computer Engineering※
The Graduate School of Industrial Technology offers seven majors
n The Arts Graduate School of Risk Management n Oceanic Architecture and n Materials and Applied
with a curriculum design that is integrated with undergraduate
Engineering※ Chemistry
https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/risk_management/graduate/ education. The school nurtures highly-skilled engineers and researchers
n Town Planning and Design n Physics
who possess practical and creative competence.
The Graduate School of Risk Management provides risk management n Mechanical Engineering n Mathematics
education and knowledge through the academic pursuit of risk and social n Precision Machinery Engineering※ n Mechanical Engineering n Applied Molecular Chemistry
issues in order to foster human resources with leadership skills that ※ The students are provided with a four-year course at the Funabashi Campus. n Electrical and Electronic n Industrial Engineering and
Engineering Management
enable them to clarify and promote the risk management. This course
n Civil Engineering n Mathematical Information
also produces highly specialized professionals who are educated with a Engineering
n Architecture and
practical knowledge of risk management. Architectural Engineering
n Risk Management
* Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided.

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Features

College of Engineering Graduate School of Medicine School of Dentistry at Matsudo Graduate School of Bioresource Sciences
https://www.ce.nihon-u.ac.jp http://www.med.nihon-u.ac.jp/postgraduate/index.html https://www.mascat.nihon-u.ac.jp https://hp.brs.nihon-u.ac.jp/~gs/index.html

The College of Engineering is the centerpiece for research and The Graduate School of Medicine focuses on developing exceptional The School of Dentistry at Matsudo develops the skills of dental The Graduate School of Bioresource Sciences teaches the concept of
development in Koriyama City, one of Japan’s technopolitan areas, medical researchers and medical educators with a passion for their practitioners with enriched human values through a cutting-edge dentistry “production and utilization of all living things including animals,
and is rolling out education and research with Lifestyles of Health and work. It fosters educators and researchers with innovative research education that is essential for realizing “Medico-Dental Science.” plants, and microorganisms and using them for recovery and
Sustainability (LOHAS) engineering, which is designed to be eco- capabilities, comprehensive knowledge, and human qualities. coexistence” through five majors that are categorized according to the
friendly as well as people-friendly. The aim is to nurture engineers who D The School of Dentistry at Matsudo helps students to acquire research objectives.
n Physiology n Internal Medicine
will make the world their stage. specialized knowledge and skills in stages in order to develop
n Pathology n Surgery
holistic dental practitioners. n Bioresource Production Sciences n Natural Environment
n Social Medicine Studies
n Bioresource Utilization Sciences
D The College of Engineering promotes the “LOHAS engineering” * Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided. D The School offers support programs such as academic support
n Applied Life Sciences n Bioresource Economics
concept, which supports a lifestyle that is friendly to the planet as and integrated lectures for students to pass national
* Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided.
well as to the mind and body of people. examinations.
D The college provides liberal arts education that enables students School of Dentistry D The School provides the students with a rich clinical experience
to develop skills so that they can respond to the requirements of at the University Hospital, which treats one of the largest
the times as well as the need for creating societies with enriched
https://www.dent.nihon-u.ac.jp
number of patients in Japan.
Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine
human values. The School of Dentistry produces dental practitioners who possess https://hp.brs.nihon-u.ac.jp/~gs/index.html
D The college provides its original carefully-tailored career specialized knowledge, precise medical techniques, well-rounded n Dentistry
* Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided. The Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine offers studies and
planning and placement support that has achieved a 100% knowledge in culture and art, common sense, and enriched human
researches on key subjects such as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
employment rate*. values that make them very useful to society.
of diseases in domesticated and farm animals; cause analysis and
* FY2021 result. The employment rate for graduates who sought employment.
D The School of Dentistry provides support for the students to Graduate School of Dentistry at Matsudo prevention of zoonosis (disease transmissible from animals to humans
or vice versa); and cause analysis of ecology, morphology, and
n Civil Engineering n Electrical and Electronic Engineering pass a national examination through overview lectures that https://www.mascat.nihon-u.ac.jp/graduate/
functions of wild animals and aquatic animals.
n Architecture n Chemical Biology and Applied integrate basic and clinical lectures.
D The School nurtures dentists with exceptional human values Aimed at nurturing advanced expertise, research capability and
n Mechanical Engineering Chemistry n Veterinary Medicine
who can support the dentistry field in local communities. abundant creativity, the Graduate School of Dentistry at Matsudo * Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided.
n Computer Science
D The School enables students to study wide-ranging fields covers 6 academic courses and 23 major subjects. Students can develop
including special clinical departments at the University their specialized knowledge and skills in a fully equipped environment

Graduate School of Engineering Hospitals. with cutting-edge equipment. School of Pharmacy

n Dentistry https://www.pha.nihon-u.ac.jp
https://www.ce.nihon-u.ac.jp/department/ n Dentistry
The Graduate School of Engineering aims at nurturing students who The School of Pharmacy aims at producing pharmacists who possess
acquire practical and useful knowledge and skills of “LOHAS College of Bioresource Sciences high-level expertise and techniques that enable them to keep up with a
engineering” at an advanced level. The school offers six majors to Graduate School of Dentistry diversifying and progressive medical society and specialists who
https://www.brs.nihon-u.ac.jp
provide cutting-edge education and researches in each field. https://www.dent.nihon-u.ac.jp/graduate/ conduct extensive research on pharmacy.
The College of Bioresource Sciences offers the latest curriculums
n Civil Engineering n Chemical Biology and The Graduate School of Dentistry has set up the three disciplines of focused on “life science,” “environmental science,” and “resource D The School of Pharmacy enables students to learn practical
n Architecture Applied Chemistry
“Oral Structural and Functional Biology,” “Applied Oral Sciences,” production and utilization science” so that students can acquire various knowledge in cooperation with affiliated facilities such as the
n Mechanical Engineering n Computer Engineering
and “Oral Health Sciences,” which incorporate basic studies and knowledges and technologies from molecular and whole body levels of University Hospitals.
n Electrical and Electronic Engineering
clinical practices in order to quickly respond to the academic pursuit of life, food, resource, and environment fields to the field of molecular D The School also provides fully-equipped facilities and
wide-ranging dentistry researches. biology. environment that allow the students to study and enjoy campus
School of Medicine n Dentistry life.
* Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided. D The College of Bioresource Sciences enables students to learn D A 100% employment rate over the last 11 years for new graduates
https://www.med.nihon-u.ac.jp
about diverse biological resources by focusing on life, food, seeking jobs!
The School of Medicine develops the skills of practitioners who care resource, and environment.
for patients with compassion, internationally high-level medical D The college actively conducts experiments and practical n Pharmacy
* Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided.
researchers, and medical educators who nurture practitioners and training that directly impact the students’ future careers, and
medical researchers with a passion and commitment. promotes research exchanges with overseas institutions.
D The college also provides fully-equipped on-campus and off-
D The School of Medicine helps improve a good sense of ethics campus facilities as support for field science education. Graduate School of Pharmacy
and communication skills in students so that they will become https://www.pha.nihon-u.ac.jp/academics/graduate
doctors and medical researchers with enriched human values. n Bioscience n Food Science and Technology
n Zoological Science n Food Business The Graduate School of Pharmacy aims at developing human
D The School conducts clinical clerkship programs at affiliated
Marine Science Global Coexistence Studies resources who can master wide-ranging specialized knowledge and
facilities such as the University Hospitals that provide state-of- n n
skills focused on researches on clinical subjects; acquire the capabilities
the-art medical care. n Forest Science n Veterinary Nursing
to resolve research objectives and take on a major role in advanced
D The School offers practical English education with a global n Environmental Science n Veterinary Medicine*
medical treatment; and contribute to the medical needs of society.
perspective. n Agri-Science
* Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided for Veterinary
Medicine. n Pharmacy
n Medicine * Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided.
* Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided.

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2024 Tuition and Fees 2024 Tuition and Fees

Distance Learning Division Graduate School of Social and Cultural Studies (Undergraduate School and Junior College) (Graduate School)
https://www.dld.nihon-u.ac.jp https://gssc.dld.nihon-u.ac.jp/
Item Item First Year
First Year Student Tuition
University Graduate School Student Tuition
Distance Learning Division has four colleges and eight departments The Graduate School of Social and Cultural Studies provide a College of Law 1,260,000 Graduate School of Law Master’s program 930,000
and majors. The Division is creating environments that enable students comprehensive education that includes social and cultural studies in Philosophy, English Language and Graduate School of
Master's program 930,000
to learn at their convenient time and location, and meet the various general. The objectives of this Graduate School are to provide Literature, German Language and 1,290,000 Journalism and Media
Literature
learning needs of the students and help them improve their skills. advanced specialized knowledge and skills and re-education for Master’s program
945,000
History, Japanese Language and 1,300,000 Education
working members of society. Literature
Graduate School of Master’s program
D Distance Learning Division allows students to select the course Humanities Chinese Language and Culture, 1,305,000 Literature and Social Sciences Psychology
990,000
n International Political Science n Human Science Sociology, Education
structure in accordance with their lifestyles. Social Welfare 1,350,000 Master’s program
and Economics n Social and Cultural Studies College of Other majors
930,000
D The Division allows students to enroll in courses of four Physical Education 1,390,000
n Culture and Communication Humanities
Graduate School of
colleges and eight departments and majors as well as those of Studies and Sciences Psychology 1,380,000 Master’s program 1,280,000
Integrated Basic Sciences
colleges other than their own. * Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided. Geography 1,620,000
Master’s program 1,100,000
D The Division provide students with support for their studies at Earth and Environmental Sciences 1,660,000 Graduate School of Economics
Doctoral program 1,100,000
the Ichigaya Campus and study center. Mathematics 1,670,000
Graduate School of Master’s program 930,000
Law School Sciences Information Science
Physics
1,680,000
1,710,000
Business Administration Doctoral program 930,000
n Law (Departments of Law and of Political Science and Economics) Master’s program
https://www.law.nihon-u.ac.jp/lawschool/ Biosciences, Chemistry 1,740,000 1,040,000
Literary Arts
n Humanities and Sciences (Department of Japanese Literature, College of Economics 1,240,000 Master’s program
English Literature, Philosophy and History) The Law School aims at nurturing legal professionals who protect 1,180,000
College of Commerce 1,240,000 Image Arts
n Economics (Department of Economics) the disadvantaged in society just like a primary care physician helps a Photography 1,870,000 Master’s program
1,200,000
person who seeks counsel on health matters. The School also Cinema Graduate School of Art Fine Arts and Design
n Commerce (Department of Commerce)
(Theory, Scenario and Creative Image Master’s program
* Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided. encourages students to acquire advanced and wide-ranging specialized Courses) 1,900,000 1,220,000
Musical Arts
knowledge and skills so that they can handle all kinds of legal issues. (Directing, Cinematography/Sound 1,950,000
Recording Courses) 1,880,000 Master’s program
1,150,000
Junior College (Acting Course) Performing Arts

College
n Advanced Legal Studies College of Art Fine Arts 1,880,000 Doctoral program 1,100,000
* Special Entrance Examinations for international students are not provided.
Mishima Campus Music 1,890,000 Graduate School of Master’s program 1,150,000
https://www.ir.nihon-u.ac.jp/jc/ Literary Arts 1,750,000 International Relations Doctoral program 1,100,000
Theatre 1,840,000 Master’s program
Funabashi Campus Broadcasting 1,900,000 Geography
1,070,000
https://www.jcn.nihon-u.ac.jp Master’s program
Design 1,850,000 1,290,000
Mathematics
The junior colleges have four departments at two campuses in College of International 1,350,000
Relations Graduate School of Master’s program
Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and Funabashi City, Chiba Science and Technology Other majors
1,330,000
College of Sports Sciences 1,460,000
Prefecture. The junior colleges aim to nurture students who acquire Mathematics 1,690,000 Doctoral program
1,170,000
specialized knowledge and skills so that they can become active Civil Engineering, Transportation Systems
Mathematics
players in each field, and also to provide the students with an education Engineering, Architecture, Oceanic Doctoral program
1,210,000
Architecture and Engineering, Town Other majors
and human values indispensable as a responsible adult. College of Science and Planning and Design, Mechanical
Technology Engineering, Precision Machinery 1,730,000 Graduate School of Master’s program 1,280,000
Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Technology Doctoral program 1,210,000
D Junior Colleges offer highly specialized lectures and training in Electrical Engineering, Electronic
Graduate School of Master’s program 1,280,000
Engineering, Computer Engineering,
cooperation with the affiliated departments of a four-year Materials and Applied Chemistry, Physics Engineering Doctoral program 1,210,000
college. College of Industrial 1,660,000 Graduate School of
Doctoral program 1,400,000
Technology Dentistry at Matsudo
D Junior Colleges provide support for students who are motivated
College of Engineering 1,660,000 Notes:
to gain higher learning and want to transfer to a four-year
School of Dentistry 6,900,000 1. The amounts shown in the table are in Japanese yen. The admission fee is required in the first year only.
college of Nihon University. Food Business, 2. An annual fee of 10,000 yen is required for the Alumni Association (associate member) of Nihon
1,380,000 University. A further annual fee of 10,000 yen is required for the Alumni Association (official member)
D Junior Colleges provide various career support programs for Global Coexistence Studies
of Nihon University in the fiscal year of completing Graduate School.
students who seek employment. College of Bioresource Bioscience, Zoological Science, 3. Students may be required to pay annual Supporters’ Association Fees/Maintenance Fees ranging
Science Marine Science, Forest Science, between 10,000 yen and 40,000 yen depending on the College or Junior College. For further
Environmental Science, Agri-Science, 1,660,000 information, check the Admission Guide to Nihon University for International Students on the Internet.
n Business and Management Studies Food Science and Technology, 4. In an effort to establish a base for education, researches, and medical treatment activities, the School
Veterinary Nursing requests your cooperation in a fund-raising campaign program after you enroll, although this is not
n Food and Nutrition mandatory.

Junior College
Department of Business 1,060,000
n Architecture and Living Design* and Management Studies
n Science and Manufacturing Technology*
* The Departments of Architecture and Living Design and Science and Manufacturing Department of Food and 1,260,000
Technology do not offer special Entrance Examinations for international students. Nutrition

Notes:
1. The amounts shown in the table are in Japanese yen. The admission fee is required in the first year only.
2. An annual fee of 10,000 yen is required for the Alumni Association (associate member) of Nihon University. A further annual fee
of 10,000 yen is required for the Alumni Association (official member) of Nihon University in the year of graduation.
3. Students may be required to pay annual Supporters’ Association Fees/Maintenance Fees ranging between 10,000 yen and
40,000 yen depending on the College or Junior College. For further information, check the Admission Guide to Nihon University
for International Students on the Internet.
4. In an effort to establish a base for education, researches, and medical treatment activities, the School requests your cooperation
in a fund-raising campaign program after you enroll, although this is not mandatory.

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The above table shows the amounts required only for colleges and departments that offer entrance
examinations for international students in fiscal 2024. For further information on the tuition to be
paid, refer to the Admission Guide to Nihon University for International Students.

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