Kokushikan University
国士舘大学
Dai-To-A-Tei-KokuⓘThe first characters of Daito Bunka, Tokai, Asia, Teikyo and Kokushikan — a grouping of large private universities near Tokyo. Not an official ranking.
32 days leftApply by 12/6 → exam on 1/31 · International Student Selection, Round II
- Exam location
- Campus in Japan · some online ›
- Japanese requirement
- EJU Japanese 200+ ›
- First-year fees
- from ¥1,305,500 ›
Fees and conditions can change over time. Always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Fees and conditions can change over time.
Homes near campus within 3 km · SALLAE building data
| Campus | Station | Homes | Lowest / month | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setagaya Campus | Shoinjinja-mae Station (Tokyu Setagaya Line), 6 min walk | 33 | ¥39,000 | ¥78,000 |
| Machida Campus | Tsurukawa Station (Odakyu Line) - about 9 minutes by bus | 3 | ¥27,000 | ¥58,000 |
| Tama Campus | Nagayama Station (Odakyu Tama Line / Keio Sagamihara Line) - by bus | 2 | ¥58,000 | ¥63,000 |
About the school
A private university founded in 1917. It has 12,895 students, including 746 international students (undergraduate 596 · graduate 150). There are 311 faculty members, 10 of them from outside Japan. It has 3 campuses (Setagaya, Machida, Tama); which one you attend depends on your department.
History · 5
- 1917
- Founder Shibata Tokujiro and others established the private academy "Kokushikan" in Azabu, Tokyo
- 1919
- Moved to Setagaya and opened the Setagaya school building (now the Setagaya Campus)
- 1958
- Established Kokushikan University (Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education)
- 2002
- Established the Faculty of 21st Century Asia
- 2011
- Established the Faculty of Business Administration
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
Kokushikan University admits international students through 2 routes.Pick your situation below to see only the routes that fit · Based on the guidelines for April 2027 entry
EJUThe exam Japanese universities use for international student admission · June and November · also held outside Japan = Examination for Japanese University Admission · JLPTJapanese-Language Proficiency Test · N1 is the highest, then N2 = Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
Apply with EJU scores + the school's exam
Official name: 外国人留学生選抜（Ⅰ期・Ⅱ期）
In addition to your EJU score, you write an essay, attend an interview and complete other assessments on campus. There are 2 rounds: November (Round I) and January-February (Round II). Round II requires a Japanese residence status.
Accepting applications now · until 12/6
Round I · November exam · all faculties
- Apply 9/20~9/28
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- Exam 1 11/2016 days left
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- Exam 2 11/21
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- Results 12/1
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- Enroll ~12/16
Round II · January-February exam · for those living in Japan only
- Apply 12/1~12/6opens in 27 days
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- Exam 1 1/31
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- Exam 2 2/2
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- Results 2/12
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- Enroll ~2/18
Apply with documents only
Official name: 日本国外在住外国人留学生選抜［渡日前入学許可］
If you live outside Japan, you apply to the Faculty of 21st Century Asia with only your EJU score and documents. Documents are submitted by email, and there are April and September enrollments.
Accepting applications now · until 3/6
April enrollment · apply in September
- Apply 9/1~9/5
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- Results 10/10
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- Enroll ~1/562 days left
September enrollment · apply in March
- Apply 3/2~3/6opens in 118 days
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- Results 4/23
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- Enroll ~5/22
Good to know before applying
- If your 12-year course includes time at schools in Japan, the total time at elementary, junior high and high school must be within 3 years
- Round II is only for those with a residence status other than "Temporary Visitor" whose period of stay ends on or after April 1, 2027 (not accepted if the end date after renewal cannot be assured)
- After paying the application fee, you cannot change the selection system, schedule, faculty, department, exam venue and so on
- Documents whose name, date of birth or nationality do not match the passport, and copied certificates, are not accepted at all (originals or certified true copies)
- For the Selection for International Students Living Outside Japan, application documents are submitted by email, and emails that arrive after the last day of the application period (Japan time) are not accepted
国士舘大学 令和9（2027）年度 入学者選抜要項（外国人留学生選抜 pp.78-83・入学手続・納入金額一覧） · 国士舘大学 日本国外在住外国人留学生選抜（4月入学）要項［日本留学試験を利用した渡日前入学許可］2027 · checked 2026-11-02
Fees
- First-year fees
- ¥1,305,500 ~ ¥1,662,000
- Paid at enrollment
- from ¥200,000
- Application fee
- ¥35,000
The first-year annual total in the FY2027 admissions guide plus ¥10,000 education supporters' association fee and ¥5,000 alumni association fee. Payment is in two steps; the first-step procedure is the ¥200,000 admission fee. The application fee for the selection of those living outside Japan is ¥5,000
Places and fees by department 14
| Department | Places | Applied/Passed | First-year fees (¥) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Political Science and Economics | |||
| Department of Political Science and Public Administration | 5 | 4 / 0 | 1,307,000 |
| Department of Economics | 20 | 65 / 8 | 1,307,000 |
| Faculty of Physical Education | |||
| Department of Physical Education | A few students | 10 / 1 | 1,612,000 |
| Department of Martial Arts | A few students | 2 / 0 | 1,567,000 |
| Department of Child Sports Education | A few students | 1 / 0 | 1,641,000 |
| Faculty of Science and Engineering | |||
| Department of Science and Engineering | 15 | 201 / 42 | 1,662,000 |
| Faculty of Law | |||
| Department of Law | A few students | 17 / 1 | 1,307,000 |
| Department of Contemporary Business Law | A few students | 14 / 4 | 1,307,000 |
| Faculty of Letters | |||
| Department of Education | A few students | 6 / 1 | 1,415,000 |
| Department of History and Geography, Archaeology and Japanese History Course | A few students | 9 / 0 | 1,365,000 |
| Department of History and Geography, Geography and Environment Course | A few students | 12 / 3 | 1,405,000 |
| Department of Japanese Literature and Culture | A few students | 10 / 2 | 1,365,000 |
| Faculty of 21st Century Asia | |||
| Department of 21st Century Asia | 40 | 470 / 155 | 1,364,000 |
| Faculty of Business Administration | |||
| Department of Business Administration | A few students | 79 / 10 | 1,305,500 |
Places are the total across all international student admissions. Applied/passed figures are for the 2026 academic year. Fees are for 2027 entry.
For 2027 entry · from the school's guidelines
Documents to prepare
Internet application confirmation sheet, application form (Form A, including the financial support plan), interview sheet (Form D), copy of high school diploma, certificate of graduation and transcript (original), attendance and grade certificate from your Japanese language school, EJU score confirmation, copy of passport, copy of residence card (for those living in Japan), etc.
Graduate outcomes
- Graduates (2025 academic year)
- 2,935 · Includes graduate school completers
- Full-time employment
- 2,200 · 75%
- Went on to graduate school etc.
- 76 · 3%
No employment results for international students alone were found in official materials
University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)
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Scholarships
- Scholarship for International Students - ¥70,000, ¥50,000 or ¥30,000 per month for those with the "Student" residence status who have financial difficulty studying and have outstanding academic ability and character (you apply directly in May after enrollment)
Student life support
Guest house for international students available
Getting there
- Setagaya Campus
- Shoinjinja-mae Station (Tokyu Setagaya Line), 6 min walk · Political Science and Economics, Science and Engineering, Law, Letters, Business Administration (exam venue)
東京都世田谷区世田谷4-28-1 - Machida Campus
- Tsurukawa Station (Odakyu Line) - about 9 minutes by bus · 21st Century Asia, and the Department of Child Sports Education in the Faculty of Physical Education
東京都町田市広袴1-1-1 - Tama Campus
- Nagayama Station (Odakyu Tama Line / Keio Sagamihara Line) - by bus · Faculty of Physical Education (exam venue for the physical education practical test)
東京都多摩市永山7-3-1
SALLAE compiled this from the school's admission guidelines and official sources (such as University Portraits). Dates and amounts can change, so always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Photo: Higa4 · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons