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Entrance Examination Information Master's Degree Program Student Recruitment Guidelines

Introduction

 

About entrance examination information

The latest entrance examination information is also available on the following website. Please especially check the information before applying and taking the exam.

“Niigata University Homepage” > “Entrance Examination Information” > “Graduate School Entrance Examination”

 

Regarding international research students (currently under editing)

Normally, before enrolling as a graduate student, you will first spend six months to one year as a research student. (Planned) Students will be engaged in research under their supervisor. (However, if your supervisor allows you to do so, you can take the graduate school entrance exam without becoming a research student.) If you are an international student, please first inquire about accepting research students using the form below. Please note that if your degree is a "bachelor's" degree, you are not a research student at this graduate school. Please note that you will be accepted as an undergraduate research student.

"Inquiry form to search for a supervisor"

 

New】Implementation of the second round of entrance examinations for the Master's Program in 2024

The Graduate School of Modern Society and Culture will hold the second round of entrance examinations for the 2024 Master's Program on the following dates.
The Student Recruitment Guidelines for the second recruitment period contain only the changes from the 2024 Student Recruitment Guidelines, so please be sure to check them together with the 2024 Student Recruitment Guidelines.

 

2024 Master's Degree Program Student Recruitment Guidelines(the second round of entrance examinations)

Entrance exam overview

Test venue: Niigata University, Ikarashi Campus, Humanities and Social Sciences Building

Entrance exam period August 2024
Admission period October 2024
Application qualification examination Monday, June 24, 2024 ~ Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Application period Monday, July 8, 2024 ~ Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Exam date Friday, August 16, 2024

 

Student recruitment guidelines and prescribed forms, etc.

[Other than international society field] (Only Japanese)

 

[International society field]

New】2025 Master's Degree Program Student Recruitment Guidelines

Entrance exam overview

Test venue: Niigata University, Ikarashi Campus, Humanities and Social Sciences Building

Entrance exam period 2024年9月 2025年2月 2025年7月
Admission period 2025年4月 2025年4月 2025年10月 2025年10月
Application qualification examination 2024年7月8日(月)
~7月10日(水)
2024年12月2日(月)
~12月4日(水)
2025年5月12日(月)
~5月14日(水)
Application period 2024年7月22日(月)
~7月24日(水)
2024年12月16日(月)
~12月18日(水)
2025年5月26日(月)
~5月28日(水)
Exam date 2024年9月13日(金) 2025年2月13日(木) 2025年7月5日(土)

 

[Important] Regarding changes to the 2024 student recruitment guidelines

Due to changes to the 2024 student recruitment guidelines, we are publishing them as follows. If you are considering applying, please be sure to check the details from the link below.

Changes to student recruitment guidelines (released on November 15, 2023)

[Important] Changes in application requirements for the 2025 entrance exam

From the 2025 entrance exam, the application requirements for those who do not have Japanese nationality will be changed. If you are considering applying, please be sure to check the details from the link below.

Notice regarding changes in application requirements (advance notice)

Entrance exam period September 2023 February 2024 July 2024
Admission period April 2024 April 2024 October 2024 October 2024
Application qualification examination Monday, July 10, 2023 ~ Wednesday, July 12 Monday, December 4, 2023 ~ Wednesday, December 6 Monday, May 13, 2024 ~  Wednesday, May 15
Application period Monday, July 24, 2023 ~ Wednesday, July 26 Monday, December 18, 2023 ~ Wednesday, December 20 Monday, May 27, 2024 ~ Wednesday, May 29
Exam date Friday, September 15, 2023 Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Saturday, July 6, 2024

 

Student recruitment guidelines and prescribed forms, etc.

[Other than international society field] (Only Japanese)

00'_Label for submitting qualification examination application documents (for Master's Degree Program)
00_Label for submitting application documents (for Master's Degree Program)
01_Application eligibility examination record (for Master's Degree Program)
02_Application form for admission (for Master's Degree Program)
03_Resume (for Master's Degree Program)
04_Exam ticket/photo ticket (for Master's Degree Program)
05_Reason for application (common)
06_Research plan (common)
07_Reply label sheet (common)
08_Research achievement statement (common)
09_Research progress report (common)
10_Educational method exception application form (common)

[International society field]

Admission application/resume (for International Society Field)
Examination ticket/photo ticket (for International Society Field)
Statement of reasons for application (common)
Research plan (common)
Research progress report (common)

 

Application Guidelines for Non-Degree Research Students 2024

Application Period (same period for Master’s Degree Program and Doctoral Degree Program)

Japanese Applicants:
  ○ Applicants for Enrollment from April 1, 2024
Primary: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - Friday, November 10, 2023 [must arrive]
Secondary: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - Friday, February 2, 2024 [must arrive]
  ○ Applicants for enrollment from October 1, 2024
Primary: Monday, May 13, 2024 to Wednesday, May 15, 2024 [Must arrive]
Secondary: Monday, July 29, 2024 to Wednesday, July 31, 2024 [Must arrive]
International Applicants:
  ○ International students should apply during the Primary.

 

●Course-registered students

If you wish to enroll as a non-degree student with a "Student" residence status, you will need to register for at least 10 hours (7 subjects) per week. If this is not met, the application will not be accepted. For details, please see the application guidelines below. (Only Japanese)

Recruitment requirements - Non-degree students (2024), Application form for non-degree students, Resume, Health certificate

Eligibility for Application may in some cases be examined upon application (Especially applicants not obtained a degree at Niigata University should be aware of this). Be sure to read through the details on application procedure before application. Bank Transfer Form for Entrance Examination Fee (9,800 yen) cannot be downloaded. Receive it in person at Academic Affairs Division, Graduate School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education Building or request it by mail. If you wish to make a remittance from abroad, contact us by e-mail(jimugen@cc.niigata-u.ac.jp).

●Research student

For details, please see the application guidelines below. (Only Japanese)
Recruitment Requirements - Research Student (2024), Research Student Application Form, Resume, Health Examination, [Research Student] Letter of Acceptance of Enrollment

Eligibility for Application may in some cases be examined upon application (Especially applicants not obtained a degree at Niigata University should be aware of this). Be sure to read through the details on application procedure before application. Bank Transfer Form for Entrance Examination Fee (9,800 yen) cannot be downloaded. Receive it in person at Academic Affairs Division, Graduate School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education Building or request it by mail. If you wish to make a remittance from abroad, contact us by e-mail(jimugen@cc.niigata-u.ac.jp).

Please use this inquiry form to contact your prospective academic advisor.
https://www.niigata-u.ac.jp/en/form/