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Faculty of Human Information Science, opening in April 2027: Entrance Examination Guide - First in Kansai!

Choose the entrance exam method that suits you.

  • Comprehensive Entrance Examination
  • General Entrance Examination
  • School Recommendation-Based Entrance Examination [Open Application Method]
  • University Admissions Common Test Admissions
Scholarship and Special Student Programs FAQ

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Opening in April 2027

Faculty of Human Information Science Admissions Guide *Refer to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's website, List of Universities Nationwide for the 2025 academic year.

First in Kansai! *

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An entrance examination system that makes it easy for both science and humanities students to take the exam and makes the most of their strengths.

The Faculty of Human Information Science offers a variety of entrance examinations that will allow you to showcase your strengths.

It's easy to apply to multiple schools!

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By switching between the four entrance exams, we can find the most suitable candidates for each exam.
Let's compare the key points and schedules!

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Comprehensive Entrance Examination

Recommended for students who have a clear idea of what they want to study at Otemae University

Key points

  • You can secure your acceptance in the fastest way possible.
  • You can apply after taking a trial lesson at the university.
  • You can make use of skills other than academic ability, such as IT-related qualifications.

Click on the entrance exam format that interests you!

Features: Selection is based on an application form, essay, and interview. Recommended for those who want to showcase their abilities beyond academic tests. Application period [must arrive by]: 1st round: November 3rd (Tue/Holiday) - November 16th (Mon) 2nd round: January 5th (Tue) - January 15th (Fri)
Features: This program is for individuals who have achieved outstanding results in sports or cultural activities, or who hold advanced qualifications. IT-related qualifications are also welcome. Application Period [Must be received by]: 1st Round: November 3rd (Tue/Holiday) - November 16th (Mon) 2nd Round: January 5th (Tue) - January 15th (Fri)
Features: This program is designed for those who wish to take courses in English and aim to study at an overseas university, or who aspire to work in a profession that utilizes English in the future. Application period [must be received by]: 1st round: November 3rd (Tue, holiday) - November 16th (Mon) 2nd round: January 5th (Tue) - January 15th (Fri)
Features: This entrance examination is open to those who participated in the "University Experience Classes" held in 2026. Applicants will be comprehensively evaluated based on their online application, interview, and the contents of their academic transcript. Application Period: 1st Round: September 9th (Wed) - September 16th (Wed) 2nd Round: October 12th (Mon/Holiday) - October 19th (Mon)

General Entrance Examination

Recommended for students who want to showcase the results of their exam preparation.

Key points

  • The scholarship and merit-based student programs are the most comprehensive!
  • You can also apply to other universities and other faculties at Otemae University.
  • You can compete by focusing on two or three subjects that suit you and that you excel at.

Entrance Exam Schedule

Entrance Examination Category Application Period [Postmark Valid] Examination Date Schedule A December 7th (Mon) - January 18th (Mon) January 26th (Tue) and January 27th (Wed) Schedule B December 7th (Mon) - February 12th (Fri) February 26th (Fri) and February 27th (Sat) Final Challenge Entrance Examination February 19th (Fri) - March 4th (Thu) March 11th (Thu)

Selection process for Schedule A and Schedule B *1

Selection process for Schedule A and Schedule B *1 Subject Subjects Mathematics Mathematics I and Mathematics A (Scope of questions includes "Combinatorics and Probability" and "Properties of Geometric Figures") Foreign Language English (English Communication I, English Communication II, English Communication III, Logical Expression I, Logical Expression II, Logical Expression III) Japanese Language Modern Japanese and Language Culture (excluding Classical Japanese and Classical Chinese) Science Choose one subject from "Basic Physics and Physics", "Basic Chemistry and Chemistry", and "Basic Biology and Biology"

*1) The Final Challenge entrance examination will consist of a mathematics subject test and an individual interview.

Subject selection patterns

Subjects 2-Subject Selection Pattern 3-Subject Selection Pattern *2 Mathematics Required Required Required Required Required Foreign Language Selection -- Selection -- Selection Japanese -- Selection -- Selection Selection -- Science -- Selection -- Selection Selection

*2) The 3-subject selection pattern is only available for Schedule A.

School Recommendation-Based Entrance Examination
[Public recruitment method]

Recommended for students who want to choose between applying to only one school or applying to multiple schools.

Key points

  • I can secure my acceptance before the end of the year.
  • You can also apply to other universities and other faculties at Otemae University.
  • You can compete by focusing on two subjects that suit you and that you excel at.

Entrance Exam Schedule

Entrance Examination Category | Application Period [Postmark Valid] | Examination Date | Schedule A | October 8th (Thu) - October 21st (Wed) | November 4th (Wed) - November 5th (Thu) | Schedule B | November 12th (Thu) - November 26th (Thu) | December 6th (Sun)

Selection process

Subject: Basic Academic Ability Test Test Subjects: Two-Subject Selection Pattern Foreign Language: English (English Communication I, English Communication II, Logical Expression I, Logical Expression II) 120 minutes, choose two subjects from five topics across four subjects. Japanese Language: Modern Japanese Language and Language Culture (excluding Classical Japanese and Classical Chinese) Geography/History: Japanese History Exploration, World History Exploration Mathematics: Mathematics I and Mathematics A ("Combinatorics and Probability" and "Properties of Figures" are included in the scope of the test)

Common university admissions
Test-based entrance exam

Recommended for students who want to use their scores from the Common University Entrance Examination.

Key points

  • There is no separate entrance exam, and you can apply to multiple schools using your strongest subjects from the Common Test.
  • You can also apply to other universities and other faculties at Otemae University.
  • Exemption from examination fees for university entrance examinations using the Common Test for University Admissions.(Apply simultaneously with the general entrance examination)

Entrance Exam Schedule

Entrance Examination Category | Application Period [Postmark Valid] | Examination Date | Schedule A | December 7th (Mon) - January 22nd (Fri) | Common University Entrance Examination | January 16th (Sat) - 17th (Sun) *No subject-specific examinations will be administered by this university. | Schedule B | December 7th (Mon) - February 19th (Fri)

Selection process

Subject Subjects Required/Optional Mathematics One subject from "Mathematics I", "Mathematics I and Mathematics A", or "Mathematics II, Mathematics B, and Mathematics C" Required One subject with the highest score All subjects and courses except "Subject: Mathematics" to be administered in the 2027 Common University Entrance Examination One subject with the highest score

  • *Japanese language will not include "Classical Japanese (Classical Japanese and Classical Chinese)". Also, the Japanese language score will be converted from a maximum of 110 points to a maximum of 100 points.
  • *Foreign language scores will be converted from a maximum of 200 points to a maximum of 100 points. (Those who have been exempted from the English listening section due to special considerations will be judged based on their reading score only.)
  • *For science subjects with "basic" in their name, the two subjects you select will be treated as one subject.
  • *Please note that the use of private English proficiency tests is not permitted for the Common University Entrance Examination (Schedule A and Schedule B).
  • *Geography and History and Civics are treated as the same subject.

scholarship
Scholarship ProgramSCHOLARSHIPS

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You can take the exam depending on the entrance exam method, your grades, and the qualifications you have obtained.
We have a system in place.

Scholarship program for students admitted through the general entrance examination.

Special Scholarship for the Faculty of Human Information Science

This award is given to the top 5 students in mathematics who score 75 points or higher in the general entrance examination (Schedule A: 2-subject selection method, Schedule A: 3-subject selection method, Schedule B: Schedule B: Final Challenge Entrance Examination).

Annual tuition fee exemption of 920,000 yen, maximum tuition fee exemption of 3,680,000 yen over four years. Number of recipients: 20 ● Schedule A: 2 subjects selection method ● Schedule A: 3 subjects selection method ● Schedule B: 5 people each / ● Final Challenge Entrance Exam: 5 people *From the second year onwards, you can continue if your grades from the previous year meet certain criteria.

Tuition and entrance fees are waived for various entrance examinations.

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Special Scholarship Program

Up to 920,000 yen in annual tuition fees will be waived. Up to 3,680,000 yen in tuition fees over four years will be waived. *From the second year onward, the waiver can be continued if certain criteria are met, such as academic performance in previous years.

After passing the entrance exam, take the general entrance exam and try to become a scholarship student.

Scholarship Challenge Program

POINT 01
After completing the enrollment procedures through the comprehensive selection entrance examination, the general selection entrance examination (Schedule A, Schedule B,Final ChallengeBy taking the entrance examination, you can apply for the "Special Scholarship for the Faculty of Human Information Science." (Examination fee will be refunded after enrollment.)
POINT 02
After completing the enrollment procedures through the school recommendation-based entrance examination (open application method), you can apply for the "Special Scholarship for the Faculty of Human Information" by taking the general entrance examination. (Examination fee will be refunded after enrollment.)

Obtained IT-related qualifications

Scholarship to support your efforts

IT-related qualifications※Scholarships will be awarded to those who obtain the required qualifications before enrollment. There are two types of scholarships, 200,000 yen and 100,000 yen, depending on the difficulty of the qualification.

200,000 yen grant, 100,000 yen grant. *Eligible qualifications include the IT Passport Examination, MOS (Expert) Certification, Information Processing Examination, etc. Please check the Faculty of Human Information Science application guidelines for details.

FAQCOMMON QUESTIONS

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Regarding the curriculum and entrance examination for the Faculty of Human Information Science,
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions from prospective students.

"Faculty of Human Information Science"is normal
How is it different from the Faculty of Information Science?
You will thoroughly learn the core of information science, such as AI, programming, and data science. On top of that, at Otemae, you will deepen your understanding of "sensibility and human understanding." We aim to connect technology with people's hearts using insights from Psychology, and create comfort and inspiration. The Faculty of Human Information Science is where you learn to transform technology into "someone's happiness."
I'm a humanities major, but I enjoy programming and
Can you keep up with AI?
Don't worry. The Faculty of Human Information Science has a curriculum that combines humanities and sciences, designed with the assumption that everyone will be starting from scratch. We offer remedial education so that students can relearn necessary subjects like mathematics from the basics. In fact, the humanities-based sensitivity of "understanding people's feelings" is the most sought-after skill in information science going forward.
I'm not good at math.Without using mathematics
Are there any entrance exams I can take?
Yes, there are options. The school recommendation-based entrance examination (open application method) allows you to choose two subjects you are good at from English, Japanese, mathematics, and geography/history, so you can try it even if you don't choose mathematics. The comprehensive selection entrance examination, which does not require an academic ability test, is also an option.*Mathematics is a required subject for both the general entrance examination and the entrance examination utilizing the Common Test for University Admissions.
Other faculties at Otemae University
Can I apply to multiple schools?
Yes, you can. The Faculty of Human Information Science allows you to apply to other faculties such as Faculty of Business Administration and Faculty of Modern Social Studies, and the additional application fee is set at a discounted rate. If you are interested in information science, business, and society, it is recommended that you apply to multiple faculties. You can also study across faculties after enrollment, so it's okay to be undecided.
After passing the exam once,
Is it possible to aim for a scholarship?
Yes, you can. There is a "Special Scholarship Challenge System" which allows you to take the general entrance examination and apply for the "Faculty of Human Information Science Special Scholarship" even after completing the enrollment procedures through the comprehensive selection entrance examination or the school recommendation-based selection entrance examination (open application method). You can aim higher after securing admission, and the application fee will be refunded after enrollment.
Since this is a newly established faculty, there are no past exam questions available.
What measures should I take?
The subject-specific exam uses the same questions as other faculties, so past questions from existing faculties can be used directly for preparation. The scope of the exam is also clearly defined, for example, limited to Mathematics I and Mathematics A, specifically "Combinations and Probability" and "Properties of Geometric Figures." There is no need to prepare for an unnecessarily broad range of topics. Please check the application guidelines for details.

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