Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Graduate School

　Brochures for the Graduate School of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies are available (Japanese version only). There are information about the Graduate School curriculum, campus information, and admission materials.

If you would like to view the brochures online

URL	/abouttufs/pr/pr-brochures/
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If you would like to get the brochures

　Please follow the instructions for requesting the brochures on the following site

URL	/admission/application/
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1.2. Admissions Policy

　Students are expected to have sufficient language skills to carry out their research, and to have acquired sufficient basic knowledge in advance in academic disciplines that elucidate the mechanisms of languages, cultures, and societies in various regions of the world, as well as in disciplines that deal with international issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. In addition, students are expected to have the ability to think flexibly and have a strong awareness of issues that will enable them to conduct interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research in order to meet the challenges of a globalized world.

　For more information, please refer to the following. (Japanese version only)

Master's program:	/education/pg/master/policies.html#Anc03
Ph.D. program:	/education/pg/doctor/policies.html#Anc03
Joint Doctoral Program in Sustainability Research:	http://www.tufs-tuat-uec.jp/page/coproduction/policy.html#AP

1.3. Outline of the lecture

Master's Course (general curriculum flow)

Main Curriculum

（Short-Term Study Abroad）

1st year
Spring Quarter	Summer Quarter	Autumn Quarter	Winter Quarter
Fundamentals of Global Studies		Cross-Disciplinary Seminar
Academic communication seminar		Academic communication seminar
Specialized Subjects （Research）	（Research）	Specialized Subjects （Research）	（Research）
2nd year
Spring Quarter	Summer Quarter	Autumn Quarter	Winter Quarter
Cross-Disciplinary Seminar
Specialized Subjects （Research）	（Research）	Specialized Subjects （Research）	Submission and Examination of master's thesis
	（Short-Term Study Abroad）

　In the "Fundamentals of Global Studies" students learn how to conduct research. In the "Cross-Disciplinary Seminar" graduate students learn together. In the "Academic communication seminar" students develop the language skills necessary for research. In the "Specialized Subjects", students take specialized classes according to their major and course, and complete their master's thesis or research by "Submission and Examination of master's thesis".

　You can also study abroad for a short period of time during the summer and winter quarters (not regular classes).

Short-term study abroad

　The TUFS Joint Education Program also provides graduate students with the opportunity to improve their research skills by sending them to laboratories in related fields at TUFS partner universities around the world during summer and winter quarters.

URL(Japanese version only)	/student/studyabroad/program/
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Doctoral course

　In consultation with your academic advisor, you will decide on the subjects and proceed with the curriculum.

Common to Master's and Doctoral Courses

　For more information on the lectures, please see below.

URL	https://gakumu-eb1.tufs.ac.jp/portal/Public/Syllabus/SylSearchMain.aspx
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1.4. Fields and characteristics of education and research

　Please refer to the Curriculum Policy and Diploma Policy. (Japanese version only)

Master's course

URL	/education/pg/master/policies.html#Anc03
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Doctoral course

URL	/education/pg/doctor/policies.html#Anc03
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Joint Doctoral Program in Sustainability Research

URL	http://www.tufs-tuat-uec.jp/page/coproduction/policy.html
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2. Entrance examinations for the Graduate School

2.1 Application and Enrollment

　There is a fall entrance examination and a winter entrance examination. Both of them are enrolled in April. For the Peace and Conflict Studies Course and the Japanese Language Education Recurrent Course of the Japan Studies, there is a separate schedule for October admission. Special selection and special entrance examinations for working adults are also available; please refer to "Questions about admission and entrance examinations" in 4.1.

　For more information, please visit /admission/pg/ .

2.2. Viewing previous entrance examinations

Master's course

　Refer to the {Questions of past examinations (written examinations)} on the Master's Program page of the TUFS website.

Doctoral course

　We do not show previous entrance examinations.

3. Academic and teaching affairs of the Graduate School

3.1 Tuition and Fees

Entrance fee	282,000 yen
Tuition fee	535,800 yen per year

Scholarship (for Japanese students)

URL	/student/tuition_scholarship/scholarship/
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Scholarship (for international students)

URL	/english/student/tuition_scholarship/scholarship/
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3.2. International Student Housing

The University has accommodations (TUFS International Residence No. 1 to No. 3); No. 1 and No. 2 are for international students, and No. 3 is for Japanese students and international students. Since the number of rooms is limited and there are not always vacant rooms, the successful applicants should check the admission procedure information and other materials enclosed with the acceptance letter.

For more information, please see below.

URL	/student/international_student/housing.html
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3.3. Immigration Procedures and Status of Residence

When coming to Japan for the examination

If you need to obtain a visa as an individual, please apply at the embassy or consulate general for a visa in the form of "Purpose: Temporary Visitor". However, as a general rule, the university will not issue a letter of invitation, etc., when applying for a visa for the examination, so please make your own preparations.

When coming to Japan for admission

It takes one to two months to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility, so those who need it should contact the International Student Division immediately after passing the application. Successful applicants should also check the admission procedures enclosed with the acceptance letter.

For more information, please see below.

URL	/student/freshman/enrollment/coe.html
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4. Q&A (FAQ) about the Graduate School

4.1. Questions about admission and entrance examination

When is the start of the school year?

■Master's Program

Global Studies	Language and Culture Studies Course	April admission
	Area and International Studies Course	April admission
	Peace and Conflict Studies Course	October admission
Japan Studies	Japan Studies Course	April admission
Japan Studies	Recurrent Course in Japanese Language Education	October admission

■Doctoral Program

Global Studies	Peace and Conflict Studies Program	October Admission
	Other programs (April Admission)	April Admission
	Other Programs (October Admission)	October Admission
Japan Studies	April Admission	April Admission
Japan Studies	October Admission	October Admission
Joint Doctoral Program in Sustainability Research	April Admission	April Admission
Joint Doctoral Program in Sustainability Research	October Admission	October Admission

What is the entrance examination system like?

■Master's Program

	{filing date}
Recommendation entrance examination	Late June to early July	After the first screening of documents, an oral examination is conducted. At the time of admission, the applicant must have graduated (or expected to graduate) in the year preceding the year of admission. Example) For the April 2021 entrance examination 　 April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Fall Entrance Examination	Mid-September	Written and oral examinations will be given. In the Japanese Language Education Recurrent Course, there is only an oral examination.
Winter Entrance Examination	Early January	Global Studies major will take a written and oral examination. For Japan Studies-major, oral examination will be conducted after the first screening of documents.
Peace and Conflict Studies Course	Early January - Early May	Oral Examination only

URL	/english/admission/degree/pg/master
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■Doctoral Program

	{filing date}
April admission	Mid to late November	Written and oral examinations. Those who are expected to graduate from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in March are exempted from the written and oral examinations. For the Joint Sustainability Studies major, there is only an oral examination.
October admission	Early March to early May	Written and oral examinations. Those who would like to apply for the Global Studies need to meet requirements for the application. For the Joint Sustainability Studies major, there is only an oral examination.

URL	/english/admission/degree/pg/doctor
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What are the subjects and contents of the examinations?

Please refer to the admission information (Selection Method). In addition, please see verse 2.2 for more information.

How do I determine my preferred supervisor?

Please check the publications and papers of faculty members, their websites, and graduate school lecture catalogs to see which faculty members are appropriate for your research field. To find out whether-he/she can supervise your reserach or not, please select {affiliation} in the "List of Researchers" on our website, and click on the tag of the Master's or Doctoral Program of the Graduate School, or check the list of faculty members on the Graduate School Information page.

For those who are not acquainted with the desired faculty member, we encourage you to contact the desired advisor before applying. Please check the status of the faculty member (e.g., plans to study abroad, etc.) and whether the faculty member can provide professional research guidance for the subject or area you want to study.

Can I get in touch with my preferred advisor before I apply?

If your e-mail address is available on the University's Web site, you can contact a faculty member directly; if your e-mail address is not, please send a letter to the faculty member at the University address.

Is there a minimum required score for the language exam?

With the exception of some, there is no minimum required score for language examinations.

If you are applying for the Peace and Conflict Studies course of the Master's Degree Program, the application guideline will give you a rough required score. In addition, there may be separate criteria when applying for examinations including state-funded scholarships such as PGP-MEXT. Please be sure to check the application requirements for the relevant exam.

Are there any special exam exemptions?

Under the University's examination system, there are some exemptions from the written test if the conditions are met.

■Master's Program Autumn Recruitment

Language and Culture Studies Course	Applicants who apply for the Special Selection for Adults are exempted from taking the Language Subject of the General Selection.
Area and International Studies Course	Applicants who apply for the Special Selection for Adults are exempted from taking the second question of Specialized Subjects of the General Selection.

■Doctoral Course (April Admission)

Global Studies

Those who are enrolled in the second year of the Master's Program of the University and expected to complete the program in March are exempt from the written exam. However, those who wish to study “English Linguistics,” “English Language

Education,” “German Linguistics,” or “German Language and Culture” will be required to take a written examination.

Japan Studies

Those who are enrolled in the second year of the Master's Program of the University and are expected to complete the program in March are exempted from the written exam. However, for those who want to belong to the Japanese Language Education Recurrent Course, a written test is required.

Joint Doctoral Program in Sustainability Research

There is no written exam.

■Doctoral Course (October Admission)

Global Studies

Those who enrolled in the second year of the Master's Program of the University and expected to complete the program in September are exempt from the written exam. However, those who wish to study “English Linguistics,” “English Language

Education,” “German Linguistics,” or “German Language and Culture” will be required to take a written examination.

Japan Studies

Those who enrolled in the second year of the Master's Program of the University and are expected to complete the program in September are exempted from the written exam. However, for those who belong to the Japanese Language Education Recurrent Course, a written test is required.

Joint Doctoral Program in Sustainability Research

There is no written exam.

4.2. Questions about the application

How do I check the eligibility of my application?

Please refer to the application guidelines. In general, it is as follows.

Master's Degree Program

Applicants must complete (or expect to complete) an undergraduate level course (16th year course) and obtain (or expect to obtain) a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree.

※In the case of a foreign undergraduate course, those who have completed (or are expected to complete) a course of 3 years or more and have obtained (or are expected to obtain) a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree by completing the course are also included.

※Applicants who have completed a 15-year course that does not allow them to obtain a bachelor's degree and have been a research student for one year are not eligible to apply.

Doctoral Degree Program

Those who have obtained (or expect to obtain) a degree equivalent to a master's degree.

※For the October admission of the Global Studies, the following applicants are generally accepted.

　(1) Applicants to the PCS program.

　(2) Members of the workforce working for an international organization

geographically located overseas.

　(3) Those who have obtained approval for the application from their preferred

supervisor.

　　(Regarding (4) in the application guidelines, the main applicants are those

who plan to enter the University based on the agreement of Cochutel (joint

doctoral guidance)).

Can I attach a separate sheet of paper if I cannot fill out the prescribed form, such as an application form? Is it possible to attach materials other than the submitted documents?

If you are unable to fill out the prescribed form, you may attach a separate sheet of paper. However, be sure to fill out the prescribed form as much as possible. In addition, it is not prohibited to enclose materials other than the submitted documents with the application just in case, although they will not be used for the examination.

Can I check if my application documents and English test results (TOEFL, etc.) have arrived?

Please check the tracking number and verify the tracking on the website of the shipping company that you used. If you are requesting the results of the English test to arrive at the University soon before the deadline, please include a note stating which date you request it in the submitted documents.

Can I have my application documents returned to me?

As stated in the application guidelines, we will not return any of them once they are accepted. If you are submitting a document that will only be issued once in your lifetime, be sure to submit a certified copy of the original document.

※If your application has not been accepted, please contact us within one week after the end of the application period to have it returned to you, and we will process it. Please note that we will discard them once the period has passed.

※If you have paid the examination fee but have not applied for it, please contact the Admissions Office.

Is it possible to reapply even if I was unsuccessful in the past?

Since the entrance examination by recommendation for Master's Program is open to fourth-year undergraduates, students who have graduated from the program cannot reapply for it; however, students who have stayed in the program and will continue to be in their fourth year of study can apply for the entrance examination by recommendation again. In addition, other exams can be reapplied..

Can I apply if the department I graduated (or will graduate from) is different from the department I want to study?

The application will not be considered at the time of application, and will be accepted if there are no problems with the information and documents submitted. However, since the knowledge of the content to be researched in the Graduate School must be more than the undergraduate level of the University, please show that you have this ability in your research proposal or submitted paper.

4.3. Questions about application guidelines, pamphlets, previous entrance examinations, etc.

How do I get the application guidelines and brochures?

■If you would like to see it online

★Graduate School Information (Japanese version only)

URL	/abouttufs/pr/pr-brochures/
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★Admission information

｛Master's Course｝

　?Japanese

URL	/admission/pg/application_master.html
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?English

URL	/english/admission/degree/pg/master/
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｛Doctoral course｝

?Japanese

URL	/admission/pg/application_doctoral.html
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?English

URL	/english/admission/degree/pg/doctor/
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■To get the brochures

　1) They are available at the Admissions Office (Fuchu Campus only).

　2) (In Japan only)

　　　You can request information on the following site.(Japanese version only)

URL	/admission/application/
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How can I view previous entrance eaminations?

■Master's Program

See the "Master's Program" on the TUFS website.

■Doctoral Program

Previous entrance examinations are not allowed to be open because they are written in accordance with the applicant's research.

Do you hold any entrance information sessions?

I'm going. Please go to the "大学院進学説明会" page. We will update this information as soon as the date and time are determined.

See below. (Japanese version only)

URL	/admission/pg/seminar/
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4.4. Questions about tuition, scholarships, study abroad, employment, etc.

How much does it cost to attend graduate school?

They are as follows.

Examination fee	30,000 yen (10,000 yen for non-Japanese students in the PCS course of the Master's Program)
Entrance fee	282,000 yen
Student Education and Research Accident and Injury Insurance (学研災)	2,430 yen (first half of doctoral course) 3,620 yen (Doctoral course)
Student Support Fee (for Master’s program only)	20,000 yen (Those who have deposited their patronage dues will not be required to pay for the three insurance policies, including “学研災” and specials.)
Fees after admission	535,800 yen per year (tuition fee)

What kind of graduate scholarships are available?

Some are unique to the University and others are scholarships from local governments.

For more information, please see below. (Each is subject to conditions for payment.)

URL	/english/student/tuition_scholarship/scholarship/
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What kind of graduate study programs are available?

URL(Japanese version only)	/student/studyabroad/
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4.5. Questions about international students

How do I enter Japan at the time of the examination, enter Japan after passing the examination (at the time of admission), and obtain a status of residence?

■When coming to Japan for the examination

■If you are coming to Japan for admission

For more information, please see below.

URL	/student/freshman/enrollment/coe.html
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I am from a foreign university (graduate school). Do I need to translate my certificate?

Certificates written in languages other than Japanese, English, and Chinese must be translated. Please be sure to check the application guidelines.

Do I need to submit a language exam even if my mother tongue is English or I am from an English-speaking country?

■Master's Course Recommendation Entrance Examination

It is necessary. {Certificate of Examination in English or in the language of the research plan}.

■Master's Course PCS and Doctoral Course PCS Program

No need for native speakers of English. Students who have graduated (or are planning to graduate) from a university where the language of daily use in the curriculum is English are also not required, but a certificate issued by the university stating that the language of daily use is English is required.

4.6. Other questions

Is there a "research student" system?

　There is. Please check out the following.

■Japanese nationals

　There is an April admission and an October admission. The details are as follows.

URL(Japanese version only)

/admission/specialstudent/

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Publication date (approximate)

Entry in April...around the middle of January

Entered in October... Around the beginning of August

Please check the most recent application guidelines for reference before preparing your application.

　If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office (Tel: 042-330-5179).

■Foreign nationals

　The details are as follows.

?Japanese

URL	/admission/specialstudent/pg_foreign.html
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?English

URL	/english/admission/non-degree/research/pg_foreign.html
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There are acceptance criteria and things to be aware of, so please review the information before it is updated and prepare for your application.

(Be sure to check the application guidelines for the time of year you are applying, as the information may change.)

If you have any questions, please contact the International Student Education Section, International Student Division (TEL: 042-330-5184).