Admission information for the School of International Peace Studies

Admission Guide for the School of International Peace Studies (SIPS)

Online Graduate Admission Application Platform

From the 2025 entrance examination onwards, whole applications submission process including the settlement of application fees would be processed using the WEB application page (The Admissions Office).

Please access the WEB application page for each graduate school and entrance examination of Soka University Graduate School from the following link (or the link provided in the recruitment guidelines) and submit the necessary documents and pay the application fee. Please note that "account registration" is required, so please register in advance before applying.

If you have any concerns about how to use this WEB application system, please refer to the TAO Help Center page (for applicants). Also, please note that additional transaction fees may vary depending on the payment method when settling the applicaiton fee. Please kindly understand that this transaciton fee should be covered by the applicant.
Online Graduate Admission Application Platform

Application Format

Application Fee

JPY 33,000 + Transaction fees

Key dates

Open to only Soka University Students

  • Application period: April 1- April 8, 2024
  • Date of oral examination: May 18, 2024
  • Result announcement: 11 a.m. on May 24, 2024

Open to ALL

  • Application period: September 13- October 31, 2024
  • Date of oral examination: November 30, 2024
  • Result announcement: 11 a.m. on December 6, 2024

*There is no September intake for this program.

 

Notes

  • Please note that no hard copy of your application documents are required to send by postal mail.
  • Only scanned copies of official transcripts and the graduation certificate can be submitted.
  • Please be advised that original transcripts and certificates must be presented or submitted upon acceptance.

CAUTION: In the unlikely event that irregularities are discovered in the certificates provided, the acceptance will be revoked.
 
For more Academic Information
Contact
SOKA University Graduate School Admission Team
Graduate School Section, Faculty Affairs Office
1-236 Tangi-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-8577
TEL: +81-42-691-9423
Email: gsoffice@soka.ac.jp