Graduate Schools for Law and Politics Faculty of Law The University of Tokyo

Admission Information for International Students

Admission

Admission

Information in Japanese

 

For information about the undergraduate program entrance examination, please refer to Admission Information

 

1. Doctorate Program and Master Program

The master’s degree is normally awarded to a student who has satisfied the following requirements: at least two years in residence in the master’s program; acquisition of the course credits required by the Graduate Schools for Law and Politics, an acceptable master’s thesis written under the guidance of a faculty member; and passing the final comprehensive examination.

The doctorate degree is normally awarded to a student who has satisfied the following requirements: at least three years in residence in the doctoral program; acquisition of the course credits required by the Graduate Schools for Law and Politics; an acceptable doctoral thesis written under the guidance of a faculty member; and passing the final comprehensive examination.

(1) Documents Required
Applications to the master’s program are available from May for the following academic year, and doctoral programs are available from July.

(Application Deadline: master – mid-June / doctor – early-December)

Applying Information (In Japanese / master)
Applying Information (In Japanese / doctor)

(2) Time of Admission
Accepted students are enrolled at the beginning of the Japanese academic year (April).

2. School of Law

The School of Law is designed for those who intend to become jurists (lawyers, judges, public prosecutors). After completing the course, students are entitled to take the bar examination.

(1) Documents Required
Applications to the School of Law are available from July.
(Application Deadline: in early October)

Applying Information (In Japanese)

(2) Time of Admission
Accepted students are enrolled at the beginning of the Japanese academic year (April).

3. Graduate International Research Students

A foreigner wishing to study a specific subject at the graduate level may be admitted as a Graduate International Research Student (Kenkyusei). A student in this category is not entitled to obtain any degrees or qualifications even upon completion of his/her study program.

(1) General Requirements for Admission
The same qualifications are required of a prospective graduate non-degree student as are required of a degree candidate for the master’s program or the doctoral program. A person who has graduated or expects to graduate from a Japanese university is not eligible to apply for an International Research Student.

(2) Documents Required
(a) Applicants who have passed the first stage of Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship examination at Japanese Embassies/Consulates General, or who have passed the scholarship examination of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.

Please contact the International Student Adviser to request program information and an application form.
Or, you may wish to download the PDF files below.

INFORMATION   APPLICATION FORM

(b) General applicants
Please contact the International Student Adviser to request program information and an application form.
Or, you may wish to download the PDF files below.

INFORMATION   APPLICATION FORM

(3) Selection
(a) Applicants who have passed the first stage of Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship examination at Japanese Embassies/Consulates General, or who have passed the scholarship examination of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Selection will be made on the basis of the documents submitted.

(b) General applicants
Selection will be made on the basis of the documents submitted.
Applicants who pass the preliminary screening will be required to take an oral examination for admission to the University.

(4) Time of Admission
Accepted students are enrolled at the beginning of each semester (April and October).

(5) Period of Attendance
The regular period of attendance for a Graduate International Research Student is six months or one year. This period may be renewed upon request if the student’s research warrants an extension.

 

 

1.School Expenses (Admission in April 2024)

(1) Undergraduate/ Master Students
・Enrollment Fee   282,000 yen
・Tuition (per year) 535,800 yen

(2) Doctor Students
・Enrollment Fee   282,000 yen
・Tuition (per year) 520,800 yen

(3) School of Law Students
・Enrollment Fee   282,000 yen
・Tuition (per year) 804,000 yen

(4) Graduate International Research Students
・Enrollment Fee   84,600 yen
・Tuition (per year) 346,800 yen

2.Scholarships/Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarship

It is difficult to receive any kind of scholarship in Japan. Applicants should apply for scholarships in their home country before leaving for Japan. If you go to the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your country, you can receive information and an application form for the MEXT Scholarship. This Japanese Government sponsored scholarship is designed for International students who will study in Japan. (The University of Tokyo does not distribute the application form for MEXT Scholarships.)

For information about scholarships, please refer to Scholarship Information.

 

3.Accommodation Facilities

The University operates the University of Tokyo International Lodges (Komaba and Kashiwa), International Hall of Residences (Mitaka and Toshima) and Mejirodai International Village, which provide lodging facilities for students from abroad. The accommodations, however, are limited, and most students live in dormitories of private foundations, or in apartments or rooming houses.

Please refer to Housing Information.

4.Japanese Language Education

We offer Japanese Language programs. Enrollment for the intensive course is prioritized to MEXT Scholarship recipients and therefore is extremely difficult for non-recipients. Please remember that advanced Japanese language ability is required for acceptance into our graduate schools.  Please refer to Japanese Language Education.

 

Q:Is Japanese language proficiency required at the GSLP(Graduate Schools for Law and Politics)?
A:Yes. Because you are expected to read and understand literature written in Japanese, your proficiency should be equivalent to or above N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
Q:My university major is not related to law. Can I still apply to the GSLP?
A:Yes. However, you will need to have knowledge approximating to the level of university graduated.
Q:Am I required to contact faculty members prior to application?
A:No, you are not required.
Q:How can I contact faculty members of the GSLP?
A:If you cannot find their e-mail, please send any correspondence to the following address.

 

*If you have any further questions, please contact:

International Student Adviser
Graduate Schools for Law and Politics
The University of Tokyo

 

7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-5841-3124 Fax +81-3-5841-3291
(Mon-Fri, 9:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00)
e-mail: ryugaku.j#gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp (Substitute # to @)