Master's Program (April Entrance Exam)
Recruitment
| Graduate School | Major | Recruitment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate School of Comparative Culture | Comparative Culture | 1st Period | 10 people |
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Eligibility to apply
Anyone who meets any of the following criteria:
- Foreign nationals only, who meet any of the requirements from 1 to 9 and also meet requirement 9
General (including international students) entrance exam
- Those who have graduated from university or are scheduled to graduate by March 2025
- Those who have been awarded a bachelor's degree in accordance with the provisions of Article 104, Paragraph 7 of the School Education Act, or who are expected to be awarded a bachelor's degree in March 2025
- Those who have completed 16 years of school education abroad or are scheduled to complete it by March 2025
- Those who have completed 16 years of school education in a foreign country by taking correspondence courses in Japan, or who are scheduled to complete such courses by March 2025.
- Those who have completed or are scheduled to complete by March 2025 a course of study at an educational institution in Japan that is recognized as having a course of study at a foreign university (limited to those who have completed 16 years of school education in the foreign country) and that is positioned within the school education system of the foreign university and is separately designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
- Those who have completed a specialized course at a vocational school (limited to those with a course period of four years or more and that meet other standards set by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on or after the date set by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, or those who are scheduled to complete the course by March 2025
- A person designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
(Notification No. 5 of the Ministry of Education, 1953 - Designation of individuals deemed to have academic ability equal to or greater than that of university graduates for admission to graduate schools and specialized courses at universities) - A person who has been admitted to a graduate school in accordance with the provisions of Article 102, Paragraph 2 of the School Education Law and who has been recognized by the graduate school as having the academic ability to receive graduate education.
- Those who have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N2 or higher) or have a score of 210 or more on the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (Japanese) <Foreigners residing in Japan (overseas) only>
However, even if your Japanese language ability is insufficient, Dean may approve your application depending on the content of your studies.
Entrance Exam Schedule
| Application Period | Selection Date and Time | Announcement of results | |
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| 1st Period | October 10th (Thursday) - October 18th (Friday), 2024 Must arrive by |
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | Friday, November 15, 2024 |
| Second Period | January 14th (Tuesday) - January 21st (Tuesday), 2025 Must arrive by |
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 |
Application Procedure
Applicants should gather the following documents, place them in the envelope provided by our university, and send them by mail or in person.
(1) Application documents and examination fee
| Documents etc. | Applicant | Abstract | |
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| 1 | Application for Admission | Everyone | Use the designated form. |
| 2 | Examination ticket, photo ticket |
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| 3 | Graduation (prospective) certificate |
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| 4 | Transcript | Prepared and sealed by President or Dean of the alma mater. | |
| 5 | Reasons for application and research plan |
Use the designated form.
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| 6 | Address sticker | Use the designated form. | |
| 7 | Certificate of passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N2 or higher) or a certificate of a score of 210 or more on the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (Japanese) (a copy is acceptable) | Foreigners only | Students transferring from this university do not need to submit this form. |
| 8 | Copy of passport Copy of residence card |
Living in Japan Foreigners who |
Foreign nationals residing in Japan must submit the following certificates:
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| 9 | Contact Information Form | Foreigners only | Use the designated form. The contact person (an adult who is independent and earns a living both in Japan and overseas) must submit a self-signed "Contact Information Notification Form." |
| 10 | Examination fee: 30,000 yen (Please transfer to the account on the right) |
Everyone |
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- If any application documents are written in a language other than Japanese, please attach a Japanese translation.
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- Application documents once submitted will not be returned for any reason.
(2) How to apply
- If you are sending by mail, please send by registered mail to the address below during the application period. (Must arrive by this date)
- If you submit in person, please submit to the address below between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays (Monday to Friday) during the application period.
(3) Where to submit application documents
〒665-8552
西宮市御茶家所町6-42
大手前大学さくら夙川キャンパス
教務課大学院入試係
TEL:0798-32-5009
Selection Process
| Exam subjects etc. | time | ||
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| Written exam | Required | Essay (1) [Questions testing basic knowledge of Graduate School of Comparative Culture (800 characters or more)] |
60 min |
| choice | Essay (2) [Select one of the topics related to your major (800 characters or more)] |
80 min | |
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English
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80 min | ||
| interview | Required | Personal interview | 20 min |
- Please select one of the "optional" questions in advance and take the test. (Please mark the "optional subject" column on your application form and exam ticket.)
- If you select English and submit a score sheet from any of the English proficiency tests listed below, that score will be used as an assessment of your English proficiency.
[ TOEFL iBT・TOEIC ]
Testing venue
Otemae University Sakura Shukugawa Campus (7 minutes walk from JR Sakura Shukugawa Station, Hankyu Shukugawa Station, Hanshin Kohroen Station)
Announcement of results
A notification of the result will be sent to the candidate by post on the day the results are announced.
1st period: Friday, November 15, 2024 (not the arrival date)
2nd period: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 (not the arrival date)
- The results will not be posted on campus or announced on the web. In addition, we will not be able to answer any inquiries regarding the results by phone or other means.
Admission Procedures
Those who receive a letter of acceptance must pay the specified amount by the due date below.
| Entrance fee payment deadline | Tuition Fee Payment Deadline | |
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| 1st Period | Monday, December 2, 2024 | Monday, December 16, 2024 |
| Second Period | Friday, March 7, 2025 | Friday, March 14, 2025 |
Payment
(Unit: yen)
| Expenses | Admission Fee | Next semester payment |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 200,000 | - |
| Tuition Fee | 280,000 | 280,000 |
| total | 480,000 | 280,000 |
- Those who graduate from Otemae University or Otemae Women's University and enroll in the graduate school will pay half the entrance fee.
- Initial admission fees (admission fee and tuition fees) will not be refunded once they have been paid.
However, tuition fees, excluding the admission fee, will be refunded only if you submit a written request to Academic Affairs Division to decline admission by Friday, March 21, 2025 (must arrive by this date) and follow the required procedures. - In the final year of the program, an additional 10,000 yen will be charged as a lifetime alumni association fee in addition to tuition fees.
*No fees will be charged to graduates Otemae University or Otemae Women's University.
Personal Information <Handling of Personal Information>
(1) Purpose of use
The personal information provided during the application and enrollment procedures will be used for conducting entrance examinations, notifying results, enrollment procedures, and other related tasks.
(2) Handling policy
- The personal information you provide will be handled with strict confidentiality. In addition, it will not be used for any purpose other than the above-mentioned "purpose of use."
- We may outsource the handling of the personal information you have provided. In that case, we will select a contractor that is deemed to handle personal information appropriately and ensure that it is managed appropriately.
お問い合わせ： 0798-32-5009（教務課大学院入試係）