Application Guidelines
The Application Guidelines provide an overview of the entrance examination, application procedures, and important notes for taking the exam. Please be sure to read these guidelines.
The English version of the admission guidelines is scheduled to be released around July or August.
Please note that the information provided is current as of May 1. The examination procedures and schedule are subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Any such changes will be announced on this page.
Application Documents
Please review the Application Guidelines and prepare the necessary documents.
Examination Schedule
First Round
Examination Date
Sat Nov 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0900 (日本標準時)
Announcement of Results
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Enrollment Period
Monday, November 30 – Friday, December 4, 2026
Second Round
Examination Date
Sat Jan 21 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0900 (日本標準時)
Announcement of Successful Applicants
Thursday, January 21, 2027, 10:00 a.m.
Enrollment Period
Monday, February 1, to Thursday, February 4, 2027
Number of Students to Be Admitted
Major in Nursing: 5 students
Major in Public Health, Sport and Health Sciences: 5 students
*There is no admissions quota for each application period.
*For the Major in Public Health, Sport and Health Sciences, there is no separate admissions quota for each degree.
Examination Subjects
Interview Examination
Preliminary Consultation with a Faculty Member
Before applying, please contact your prospective academic advisor to discuss your research plan and related matters.
When registering your application online, you must enter the name of your prospective academic advisor and the date of your consultation.
Application Period
First Period
Thursday, October 8, to Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Second Period
Friday, December 11, to Tuesday, December 15, 2026
*Online application registration must be completed via the website below during the designated period.
Note: Online application registration for each period is available from 10:00 AM on the start date to 3:00 PM on the deadline (JST).
Note: Mailed documents must be postmarked by the deadline.
Payment of the Application Fee
For details, please refer to page 8 of the application guidelines.
Note: The application fee payment procedure is separate from the application registration.
Regarding the Method and Criteria for Determining Pass/Fail Results
Major of Nursing
For the selection process for the Graduate School of Health Management, Department of Nursing (Doctoral Program), applicants are evaluated comprehensively based on the four elements of the admission policy through a document review—including a research proposal and English proficiency test results—and an interview.
Major of Public Health and Health and Sports Science
Selection will be based on a general entrance examination. Eligibility is limited to applicants who have completed a master’s program or are expected to complete one by the time of enrollment. Selection will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of application materials (including a research proposal), English proficiency test scores, and an interview. The interview will assess the applicant’s understanding of this program, academic curiosity, listening skills and logical communication abilities, the quality of the research proposal, and research execution capabilities.
Entrance Examination Results (Past 5 Years)
2026
Major in Nursing
Number of Applicants:5
Number of Successful Applicants:5
Major in Public Health, Sport and Health Sciences
Number of Applicants:18
Number of Successful Applicants:14
2025
Major in Nursing
Number of Applicants: 10
Number of Successful Applicants: 9
Major in Public Health, Sport and Health Sciences
Number of Applicants: 12
Number of Successful Applicants: 10
Academic Year 2024
Major in Nursing
Number of Applicants: 6
Number of Successful Applicants: 3
Major in Public Health, Sport and Health Sciences
Number of Applicants: 14
Number of Successful Applicants: 14
Academic Year 2023
Major in Nursing
Number of Applicants: 8
Number of Successful Applicants: 7
Major in Public Health, Sport and Health Sciences
Number of Applicants: 15
Number of Successful Applicants: 12
Academic Year 2022
Major in Nursing
Number of Applicants: 4
Number of Successful Applicants: 3
Major in Public Health, Sport and Health Sciences
Number of Applicants: 13
Number of Successful Applicants: 13