Graduate School of Science and Engineering - Foreign Students Admission
Notice
―December 10, 2024 updated
Scholarship Selection (Soka university Makiguchi Memorial Educational Foundation Scholarship for International Students)
*Master's Program: There are a few scholarship selections remaining for admission in 2025.
*Doctoral Program: Scholarship selection for admission in 2025 has been closed.
―May 31, 2024 updated Entrance examinations for international students for the 2025 academic year (April and September entry) have been released.
In addition, the Scholarship program for International Students will change from the 2025 academic year.
Please comfirm the latest information, especially for international students who are currently enrolled at Soka University and are considering entering the Graduate School of Science and Engineering.
Changes in Graduate School Admissions
Notification of Changes in the Entrance Examination for the 2026 academic year admission
The following changes will be made from the AY2026 entrance examination.
For details, please check the application guidelines to be announced in March 2025 or later.
- The Entrance Examination for International applicants (September entry) will be held only once in May instead of twice (February and May).
Master's Program Admissions
For AY2025 April/September entry
Doctoral Program Admissions
For AY2025 April/September entry
Admission Schedule for AY2025 entry
Examination Category | Application Period | Date of Examination | Announcement of Admissions | Admission Procedure | |
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Phase one | Phase two | ||||
Special Screening for international applicants (AY2025 April Entry) |
From September 11, 2024 to October 11, 2024 | November 16, 2024 | December 6, 2024 | From December 12, 2024 to December 19, 2024 | From February 19, 2025 to February 27, 2025 |
Special Screening for international applicants (AY2025 September Entry - first term of admission) |
From December 6, 2024 to January 6, 2025 | February 8, 2025 | February 14, 2025 | From February 19, 2025 to February 27, 2025 | From July 7, 2025 to July 18, 2025 |
Special Screening for international applicants (AY2025 September Entry - second term of admission) |
From February 7, 2025 to March 7, 2025 | May 17, 2025 | May 26, 2025 | From May 28, 2025 to June 5, 2025 |
※All dates listed are in Japan Standard Time.
※The examination date may be earlier or later depending on the applicant's country of residence.