Master's Program: Application from within Japan

The application guidebook and forms for applications during the academic year 2026 are available to download from the following.

applicationguidebook2026

All applicants must carefully read the detailed information regarding the qualification of applicants, schedule, application period and screening method provided in the application guidebooks.

FLOW CHART OF 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR SCREENING PROCESS

Application procedures for entrance examinations

The following is an outline of the entrance examination. Make sure to download an application guidebook to confirm the application details and procedures.

1.Check the eligibility requirements

Check the eligibility requirements in the application guidebook

2.Decide on the Program

Decide the Program you wish to join.

Program system

3.Obtain consent from a Graduate School Committee member

Prior to making an application, contact a Graduate School Committee member of the Program you wish to join and complete Step 1 through 3 with them.

Step1

Discuss research plan over email.

Step2

Take an online interview (between the applicant and the Graduate School Committee member) such as on Zoom

Step3

Request them to fill in a "Research Supervisor Acceptance Form" and receive their informal consent.

If you do not have contact information of the Graduate School Committee member, fill out the faculty contact form and submit it.

Graduate School of Media and Governance Faculty Contact Form

4.Prepare the application documents

Prepare the documents required for the application.

For the Research Plan, refer to the sample below. However, it is not required to use the same format.

Research Plan Sample1

5.Complete online applications

Access the Admission Web Entry System and fill in the required information.

*Check the application guidebook for the URL of the Admission Web Entry System.

6.Make payment of application fee

Access the URL in the application guidebook and confirm the procedures to make the payment of the application fee. Note that you cannot pay the application fee unless application documents have been submitted online.

7.Submit an application

Send the application documents by post within the application period. They must arrive by the last day of the application period if sent from overseas.