Admission information for the Graduate School of Economics, International Business Studies Program (Master's Program)
Admission Guide for the International Business Studies Program (IBSP)
Notes: There is no April intake for the International Business Studies Program.
Online Graduate Admission Application Platform
The Admission Office (TAO)
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
Graduate School Admission for International Students
- Application Period: February 7, 2025 - March 6, 2025 (JST)
- Date of Oral Examination: May 17, 2025 (JST)
- Result Announced: May 23, 2025; From 11:00 a.m. (JST)
*Scholarship Selection will be conducted throughout both examinations.
*There is no April intake for this master's 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.