Graduate School of Humanities Policies

Students enrolled after AY2027

Diploma Policy
Curriculum Policy
Admissions Policy
Major

Students enrolled before the 2026 academic year

Diploma Policy
Curriculum Policy
Admissions Policy
Major

Diploma Policy

Students enrolled after AY2027

Master's Program

In principle, students must have been enrolled in this course for at least 2 years (4 semesters) and received the prescribed credits (30Master's degree is awarded to those who have completed the credits, received research guidance, submitted a master's thesis or research on a specific topic, passed the examination, and acquired the abilities and qualities specified in each major. In this course, if students with excellent grades meet the prescribed conditions, they can apply the early completion system and complete the course in one year (two semesters).

European and American Studies Major

Master of Arts will be awarded to students who have cultivated the following abilities and qualities as part of the three courses:

Specialized knowledge in the fields of Western languages, literature, history, thought, art, and comparative cultural theory, which is the basis for researchers in the humanities or suitable for professional professionals, and a broad liberal education in related fields
Ability to carry out original and autonomous research activities in a specialized research area
Acquire professional analysis, research methods, and research techniques on the research topic, and be able to draw original conclusions and make proposals.
Ability to use the language required for research in a specialized field
The ability to communicate and express research results to the academic and educational communities, and to society at large
The ability to raise unresolved issues and take the initiative to solve them

Japanese Studies Major

Master of Arts will be awarded to students who have cultivated the following abilities and qualities as part of the three courses:

Specialized knowledge in the fields of East Asian cultural theory, such as Japanese language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, and performing arts, which is the basis for researchers in the humanities or suitable for professional professionals, and a broad education in related fields
Ability to carry out original and autonomous research activities in a specialized research area
Acquire professional analysis, research methods, and research techniques on the research topic, and be able to draw original conclusions and make proposals.
Ability to use the language required for research in a specialized field
The ability to communicate and express research results to the academic and educational communities, and to society at large
The ability to raise unresolved issues and take the initiative to solve them

Sociology Program

Master of Sociology will be awarded to students who have cultivated the following abilities and qualities as part of the three courses:

Knowledge of sociology in the fields of sociology, sociological methodology, media Specialized Knowledge theory, and cultural anthropology, or Specialized Knowledge knowledge that contributes to social contribution related to these fields
Specialized research and analysis methods in sociology, or related practical techniques
Analytical skills and inquisitiveness to elucidate themes set by oneself within the research area
Advanced language skills or communication skills required for social contribution
Expressive skills such as sentence structure skills and debate skills to convey one's own knowledge through the publication of results, etc.
The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue and collaboration with others

Doctoral Program

A doctoral degree will be awarded to students who have studied in this program for at least three years (six semesters), received the required research guidance, submitted a doctoral thesis, passed the thesis review and final examination, and acquired the abilities and qualities required by each department.

European and American Studies Major

Ph.D.(Humanities) will be awarded to those who have acquired the abilities and qualities listed below.

Exceptional specialized knowledge in the fields of European and American language, literature, history, thought, art, and comparative cultural studies, appropriate for a researcher or highly specialized professional in the humanities.
Ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities in a specialized research field
Ability to acquire advanced analysis, research methods, and investigation techniques related to research themes, and to draw original conclusions and make proposals.
The ability to communicate and express research results to the academic and educational communities, and to society at large
Ability to utilize advanced insight into unresolved problems and proactively work towards resolving them

Japanese Studies Major

Ph.D.(Humanities) will be awarded to those who have acquired the abilities and qualities listed below.

Exceptional specialized knowledge in the fields of Japanese language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, performing arts, and East Asian cultural theory, appropriate for a researcher or highly specialized professional in the humanities.
Ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities in a specialized research field
Ability to acquire advanced analysis, research methods, and investigation techniques related to research themes, and to draw original conclusions and make proposals.
The ability to communicate and express research results to the academic and educational communities, and to society at large
Ability to utilize advanced insight into unresolved problems and proactively work towards resolving them

Sociology Program

Ph.D.(Sociology) will be awarded to those who have acquired the abilities and qualities listed below.

Exceptional specialized knowledge in the fields of sociological theories, sociological methodology, media studies, and cultural anthropology, appropriate for a researcher or highly specialized professional in the field of sociology.
Ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities in a specialized research field
Ability to acquire advanced analysis, research methods, and investigation techniques related to research themes, and to draw original conclusions and make proposals.
The ability to communicate and express research results to the academic and educational communities, and to society at large
Ability to utilize advanced insight into unresolved problems and proactively work towards resolving them

Students enrolled before the 2026 academic year

Master's Program

In principle, students who have enrolled in this course for at least two years (four semesters), acquired the required credits (30 credits), received research guidance, submitted a master's thesis or a specific research topic, passed the examination, and acquired the abilities and qualities required by each major will be awarded a master's degree. In addition, in this course, students with excellent grades who meet certain conditions can apply for an early completion system and complete the course in one year (two semesters).

European and American Studies Major

Master of Arts will be awarded to students who have cultivated the following abilities and qualities as part of the three courses:

(1) Specialized Research Course

Advanced Specialized Knowledge in the humanities in the fields of European and American languages, literature, history, thought, art, and comparative cultural studies
Ability to conduct research as an independent researcher in the humanities
Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme that one has set for themselves within their respective specialized research fields
Advanced language skills
Ability to organize, write, and debate when publishing results
The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

(2) Career Advancement Course

Specialized Knowledge in various fields such as majors, teachers (junior and senior high schools), curators, etc.
Practical techniques in each field, specialized research and analysis methods
Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme that one has set for themselves within their respective specialized research fields
Language proficiency required for professional employment
Ability to express one's knowledge, including the ability to compose sentences
The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

(3) Lifelong Learning Course

Specialized Knowledge that contributes to cultural exchange and social contribution in the field of study or related fields
Appropriate techniques in each field, specialized research and analysis methods
Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme you have set for yourself
Communication skills necessary for cultural exchange and social contribution
Ability to express one's knowledge, including the ability to compose sentences
The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

Japanese Studies Major

Master of Arts will be awarded to students who have cultivated the following abilities and qualities as part of the three courses:

(1) Specialized Research Course

Advanced Specialized Knowledge in the humanities in the fields of Japanese language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, performing arts, and East Asian cultural theory.
Ability to conduct research as an independent researcher in the humanities
Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme that one has set for themselves within their respective specialized research fields
Advanced language skills
Ability to organize, write, and debate when publishing results
The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

（２）Career Up Course

Specialized Knowledge in various fields such as majors, teachers (junior and senior high schools), curators, etc.
Practical techniques in each field, specialized research and analysis methods
Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme that one has set for themselves within their respective specialized research fields
Language proficiency required for professional employment
Ability to express one's knowledge, including the ability to compose sentences
The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

（３）Lifelong Learning Course

Specialized Knowledge that contributes to cultural exchange and social contribution in the field of study or related fields
Appropriate techniques in each field, specialized research and analysis methods
Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme you have set for yourself
Communication skills necessary for cultural exchange and social contribution
Ability to express one's knowledge, including the ability to compose sentences
The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

Sociology Program

Master of Sociology will be awarded to students who have cultivated the following abilities and qualities as part of the three courses:

(1) Specialized Research Course

Advanced Specialized Knowledge in sociology in the areas of sociological theories, sociological methodology, media studies, and cultural anthropology.
Ability to conduct research as an independent researcher in sociology
Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme that one has set for themselves within their respective specialized research fields
Advanced language skills
Ability to organize, write, and debate when publishing results
The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

（２）Career Up Course

Specialized Knowledge in various fields such as majors, teachers (junior and senior high school), curators, and social researchers
Practical techniques in each field, specialized research and analysis methods
Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme that one has set for themselves within their respective specialized research fields
Language proficiency required for professional employment
Ability to express one's knowledge, including the ability to compose sentences
The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

（３）Lifelong Learning Course

Specialized Knowledge that contributes to cultural exchange and social contribution in the field of study or related fields
Appropriate techniques in each field, specialized research and analysis methods
Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme you have set for yourself
Communication skills necessary for cultural exchange and social contribution
Ability to express one's knowledge, including the ability to compose sentences
The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

Doctoral Program

European and American Studies Major

Ph.D.(Humanities) will be awarded to those who have acquired the abilities and qualities listed below.

Exceptional specialized knowledge in the fields of European and American language, literature, history, thought, art, and comparative cultural studies, appropriate for a researcher or highly specialized professional in the humanities.
Ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities in a specialized research field
Ability to acquire advanced analysis, research methods, and investigation techniques related to research themes, and to draw original conclusions and make proposals.
The ability to communicate and express research results to the academic and educational communities, and to society at large
Ability to utilize advanced insight into unresolved problems and proactively work towards resolving them

Japanese Studies Major

Ph.D.(Humanities) will be awarded to those who have acquired the abilities and qualities listed below.

Exceptional specialized knowledge in the fields of Japanese language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, performing arts, and East Asian cultural theory, appropriate for a researcher or highly specialized professional in the humanities.
Ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities in a specialized research field
Ability to acquire advanced analysis, research methods, and investigation techniques related to research themes, and to draw original conclusions and make proposals.
The ability to communicate and express research results to the academic and educational communities, and to society at large
Ability to utilize advanced insight into unresolved problems and proactively work towards resolving them

Sociology Program

Ph.D.(Sociology) will be awarded to those who have acquired the abilities and qualities listed below.

Exceptional specialized knowledge in the fields of sociological theories, sociological methodology, media studies, and cultural anthropology, appropriate for a researcher or highly specialized professional in the field of sociology.
Ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities in a specialized research field
Ability to acquire advanced analysis, research methods, and investigation techniques related to research themes, and to draw original conclusions and make proposals.
The ability to communicate and express research results to the academic and educational communities, and to society at large
Ability to utilize advanced insight into unresolved problems and proactively work towards resolving them

Curriculum Policy

Students enrolled after AY2027

Master's Program

Master's Program consists of three majors: European and American Studies Major, Japanese Studies Major, and Sociology Program. Each major has specialized research courses, career advancement courses, and lifelong learning courses, and has a curriculum designed to cultivate advanced specialized knowledge, research and research skills, language use skills, and compositional and expressive skills in the publication of results in the humanities and sociology. In addition, for students who are expected to have difficulty completing the master's course in two years, we have established a long-term student system with a duration of 3 or 4 years.

European and American Studies Major

In order to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and research skills in the fields of European and American languages, literature, history, thought, art, and comparative cultural studies, Specialized Courses such as "Research," "Special Lectures," "Literature Study" (all lectures), and "Specialized Seminars" are systematically arranged.
In terms of research guidance, a supervisor is appointed to help each student acquire the specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and methods necessary to solve the theme that they have set, and guidance is provided based on a research guidance plan that the supervisor issues to each student.
In the year in which a master's thesis or specific research topic is prepared, students in the Specialized Research Course must earn credits for a "Research Supervision Seminar" taught by their supervising professor, and students in the Career Advancement Course and Lifelong Learning Course must earn credits for a "Specialized Seminar" taught by their supervising professor.
For master's theses or specific research projects, a review committee consisting of three or more faculty members will, in principle, review and evaluate the degree of acquisition of specialized knowledge, organizational ability, writing ability, and communication ability, etc., and in the final examination, the review committee will review and evaluate the student's debate ability, communication ability, etc.

Japanese Studies Major

In order to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and research capabilities in the fields of Japanese language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, performing arts, and East Asian cultural theory, Specialized Courses such as "Research," "Special Lectures," "Literature Study" (all lectures), and "Specialized Seminars" are systematically arranged.
In terms of research guidance, a supervisor is appointed to help each student acquire the specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and methods necessary to solve the theme that they have set, and guidance is provided based on a research guidance plan that the supervisor issues to each student.
In the year in which a master's thesis or specific research topic is prepared, students in the Specialized Research Course must earn credits for a "Research Supervision Seminar" taught by their supervising professor, and students in the Career Advancement Course and Lifelong Learning Course must earn credits for a "Specialized Seminar" taught by their supervising professor.
For master's theses or specific research projects, a review committee consisting of three or more faculty members will, in principle, review and evaluate the degree of acquisition of specialized knowledge, organizational ability, writing ability, and communication ability, etc., and in the final examination, the review committee will review and evaluate the student's debate ability, communication ability, etc.

Sociology Program

In order to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and research skills in the fields of sociological theories, sociological methodology, media studies, and cultural anthropology, Specialized Courses such as "Research," "Special Lectures," "Literature Study" (all lectures), and "Specialized Seminars" are systematically arranged.
In terms of research guidance, a supervisor is appointed to help each student acquire the specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and methods necessary to solve the theme that they have set, and guidance is provided based on a research guidance plan that the supervisor issues to each student.
In the year in which a master's thesis or specific research topic is prepared, students in the Specialized Research Course must earn credits for a "Research Supervision Seminar" taught by their supervising professor, and students in the Career Advancement Course and Lifelong Learning Course must earn credits for a "Specialized Seminar" taught by their supervising professor.
For master's theses or specific research projects, a review committee consisting of three or more faculty members will, in principle, review and evaluate the degree of acquisition of specialized knowledge, organizational ability, writing ability, and communication ability, etc., and in the final examination, the review committee will review and evaluate the student's debate ability, communication ability, etc.

Doctoral Program

Doctral Program consists of 3 majors: European and American Studies Major, Japanese Studies Major, and Sociology Program. Each curriculum is designed to cultivate academic knowledge that can be used in higher education institutions and research skills that can bring new knowledge by setting unique problems.

European and American Studies Major

Specialized Courses such as "special seminars" are systematically arranged to enable students to acquire wide-ranging and outstanding specialized knowledge and research capabilities in the fields of Western languages, literature, history, thought, art, and comparative cultural studies.
In order to acquire original, autonomous, and advanced research capabilities in each field, an advisor will be appointed, and an organizational research guidance system centered on the supervisor will be established to provide a place for the presentation of research results. Students must prepare and submit an annual research report in each year until they submit their doctoral dissertation
In principle, doctoral dissertations are examined by a committee of three or more professors to determine whether the candidate has acquired the ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities based on specialized knowledge in each field, literature comprehension, research and investigation skills, imagination, expression, and communication skills, as well as a final examination.

Japanese Studies Major

In order to acquire a wide range of specialized knowledge and research skills in the areas of Japanese language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, performing arts, and East Asian cultural theory, "special seminars" and other Specialized Courses courses will be systematically arranged.
In order to acquire original, autonomous, and advanced research capabilities in each field, an advisor will be appointed, and an organizational research guidance system centered on the supervisor will be established to provide a place for the presentation of research results. Students must prepare and submit an annual research report in each year until they submit their doctoral dissertation
In principle, doctoral dissertations are examined by a committee of three or more professors to determine whether the candidate has acquired the ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities based on specialized knowledge in each field, literature comprehension, research and investigation skills, imagination, expression, and communication skills, as well as a final examination.

Sociology Program

Specialized subjects such as "special seminars" are systematically arranged to enable students to acquire wide-ranging and outstanding specialized knowledge and research capabilities in the fields of sociological theories, sociological methodology, media studies, and cultural Specialized Courses.
In order to help students acquire original, autonomous, and advanced research skills in each field, a supervisor will be appointed, a systematic research guidance system centered around the supervisor will be established, and a forum will be set up for the presentation of research results. Students must also prepare and submit an annual research report each year until they submit their doctoral dissertation.
In principle, doctoral dissertations are examined by a committee of three or more professors to determine whether the candidate has acquired the ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities based on specialized knowledge in each field, literature comprehension, research and investigation skills, imagination, expression, and communication skills, as well as a final examination.

Students enrolled before the 2026 academic year

Based on the "The Three Founding Principles" on which the school was founded, as well as the university's basic educational goals and Diploma Policy, the Graduate School will organize and implement its educational curriculum in accordance with the following guidelines.

Master's Program

European and American Studies Major

In order to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and research skills in the fields of European and American languages, literature, history, thought, art, and comparative cultural studies, Specialized Courses such as "Research," "Special Lectures," "Literature Study" (all lectures), and "Specialized Seminars" are systematically arranged.
In terms of research guidance, a supervisor is appointed to help each student acquire the specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and methods necessary to solve the theme that they have set, and guidance is provided based on a research guidance plan that the supervisor issues to each student.
In the year in which a master's thesis or specific research topic is prepared, students in the Specialized Research Course must earn credits for a "Research Supervision Seminar" taught by their supervising professor, and students in the Career Advancement Course and Lifelong Learning Course must earn credits for a "Specialized Seminar" taught by their supervising professor.
For master's theses or specific research projects, a review committee consisting of three or more faculty members will, in principle, review and evaluate the degree of acquisition of specialized knowledge, organizational ability, writing ability, and communication ability, etc., and in the final examination, the review committee will review and evaluate the student's debate ability, communication ability, etc.
Regarding independence and ability to collaborate, etc., we will grasp them through presentations of research results, etc.

Japanese Studies Major

In order to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and research capabilities in the fields of Japanese language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, performing arts, and East Asian cultural theory, Specialized Courses such as "Research," "Special Lectures," "Literature Study" (all lectures), and "Specialized Seminars" are systematically arranged.
In terms of research guidance, a supervisor is appointed to help each student acquire the specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and methods necessary to solve the theme that they have set, and guidance is provided based on a research guidance plan that the supervisor issues to each student.
In the year in which a master's thesis or specific research topic is prepared, students in the Specialized Research Course must earn credits for a "Research Supervision Seminar" taught by their supervising professor, and students in the Career Advancement Course and Lifelong Learning Course must earn credits for a "Specialized Seminar" taught by their supervising professor.
For master's theses or specific research projects, a review committee consisting of three or more faculty members will, in principle, review and evaluate the degree of acquisition of specialized knowledge, organizational ability, writing ability, and communication ability, etc., and in the final examination, the review committee will review and evaluate the student's debate ability, communication ability, etc.
Regarding independence and ability to collaborate, etc., we will grasp them through presentations of research results, etc.

Sociology Program

In order to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and research skills in the fields of sociological theories, sociological methodology, media studies, and cultural anthropology, Specialized Courses such as "Research," "Special Lectures," "Literature Study" (all lectures), and "Specialized Seminars" are systematically arranged.
In terms of research guidance, a supervisor is appointed to help each student acquire the specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and methods necessary to solve the theme that they have set, and guidance is provided based on a research guidance plan that the supervisor issues to each student.
In the year in which a master's thesis or specific research topic is prepared, students in the Specialized Research Course must earn credits for a "Research Supervision Seminar" taught by their supervising professor, and students in the Career Advancement Course and Lifelong Learning Course must earn credits for a "Specialized Seminar" taught by their supervising professor.
For master's theses or specific research projects, a review committee consisting of three or more faculty members will, in principle, review and evaluate the degree of acquisition of specialized knowledge, organizational ability, writing ability, and communication ability, etc., and in the final examination, the review committee will review and evaluate the student's debate ability, communication ability, etc.
Regarding independence and ability to collaborate, etc., we will grasp them through presentations of research results, etc.

Doctoral Program

European and American Studies Major

Specialized Courses such as "special seminars" are systematically arranged to enable students to acquire wide-ranging and outstanding specialized knowledge and research capabilities in the fields of Western languages, literature, history, thought, art, and comparative cultural studies.
In order to help students acquire original, autonomous, and advanced research skills in each field, a supervisor will be appointed, a systematic research guidance system centered around the supervisor will be established, and a forum will be set up for the presentation of research results. Students must also prepare and submit an annual research report each year until they submit their doctoral dissertation.
In principle, doctoral dissertations are examined by a committee of three or more professors to determine whether the candidate has acquired the ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities based on specialized knowledge in each field, literature comprehension, research and investigation skills, imagination, expression, and communication skills, as well as a final examination.

Japanese Studies Major

In order to acquire a wide range of specialized knowledge and research skills in the areas of Japanese language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, performing arts, and East Asian cultural theory, "special seminars" and other Specialized Courses courses will be systematically arranged.
In order to help students acquire original, autonomous, and advanced research skills in each field, a supervisor will be appointed, a systematic research guidance system centered around the supervisor will be established, and a forum will be set up for the presentation of research results. Students must also prepare and submit an annual research report each year until they submit their doctoral dissertation.
In principle, doctoral dissertations are examined by a committee of three or more professors to determine whether the candidate has acquired the ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities based on specialized knowledge in each field, literature comprehension, research and investigation skills, imagination, expression, and communication skills, as well as a final examination.

Sociology Program

Specialized subjects such as "special seminars" are systematically arranged to enable students to acquire wide-ranging and outstanding specialized knowledge and research capabilities in the fields of sociological theories, sociological methodology, media studies, and cultural Specialized Courses.
In order to help students acquire original, autonomous, and advanced research skills in each field, a supervisor will be appointed, a systematic research guidance system centered around the supervisor will be established, and a forum will be set up for the presentation of research results. Students must also prepare and submit an annual research report each year until they submit their doctoral dissertation.
In principle, doctoral dissertations are examined by a committee of three or more professors to determine whether the candidate has acquired the ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities based on specialized knowledge in each field, literature comprehension, research and investigation skills, imagination, expression, and communication skills, as well as a final examination.

Admission Policy

Students enrolled after AY2027

Master's Program

Desired student profile

The following points are the basic conditions for accepting students.

Students must understand the "The Three Founding Principles" of the university's founding and the "basic goals of education" of the university, and the field of study acquired in the undergraduate program, namely, language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, comparative cultural theory, sociological theory, sociological methodology, sociological methodology, and related fields
Based on the broad knowledge and deep liberal arts cultivated in the undergraduate program, students must have acquired sufficient specialized knowledge to study at the Graduate School, the ability to read foreign language literature, the ability to use language, and the ability to analyze theoretical analysis, and have the desire to actively engage in research and contribute to society

Acceptance policy for each course

course	Admission Policy
Specialized Research Course	Each major is aimed at those who are willing to write a master's thesis, and assumes that they have acquired specialized knowledge and techniques in each field and basic knowledge in the bachelor's program that is suitable for specialized research.
Career Up Course	Each program assumes that students have acquired specialized knowledge and techniques in each field for professional occupations, as well as basic knowledge in the undergraduate program that is suitable for specialized research.
Lifelong Learning Course	In order to enter a specialized profession or to acquire specialized knowledge that contributes to cultural exchange and social contribution, advanced research skills in each field are required.

Key points for evaluation of each admission selection method

Entrance Examination Method	Points of evaluation
General entrance examination	Specialized Research Course: In addition to evaluating the specialized knowledge (bachelor's degree completion level) in the field of specialization through the written examination, the status of questions and answers during the oral examination, the clarity and validity of the reason for applying, the clarity and validity of the research plan, and the foreign language qualifications and certification scores required by each major are comprehensively evaluated. Career Advancement Course: In addition to evaluating the knowledge of each major through the written examination, the content of the essay, the status of questions and answers during the oral examination, and the clarity of the reason for applying and the research plan at the time of application. Lifelong Learning Course: In addition to evaluating the knowledge of each major through the written examination, the content of the essay, the status of questions and answers during the oral examination, and the clarity of the reason for application and research plan at the time of application.
Entrance examination for non-traditional learners	We accept people who have rich social experience and are motivated to study. We will comprehensively evaluate the Specialized Courses on the field of expertise through the written examination, the content of the essay, the status of questions and answers during the oral examination, as well as the reasons for applying at the time of application, the clarity and validity of the research plan, etc.
Internal recommendation entrance exam	In order to organically link undergraduate and graduate education and achieve a higher educational effect, we accept graduating students enrolled in the Faculty Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Sociology at our university who wish to proceed to graduate school.We comprehensively evaluate specialized knowledge (bachelor's degree level) based on undergraduate grades, and the applicant's initiative and motivation based on Application documents and an oral examination, as well as the clarity and validity of the reasons for application and research plan at the time of application.

European and American Studies Major

Those who wish to theoretically and practically study Western culture, particularly in English-speaking, German-speaking, and French-speaking countries, and comparative cultural studies. In addition to the ability to read and understand foreign languages, primarily English, German, or French, those who have the logical thinking and linguistic skills to investigate and analyze various cultural phenomena from their own perspective, and who possess specialized knowledge at the level of completing a bachelor's degree.

Japanese Studies Major

Students who have a strong interest in cultural studies of Japan and other East Asian regions, and who have the basic knowledge, literature comprehension, and language skills necessary to carry out academic research.Furthermore, students who have the ability to analyze materials related to their major, logical thinking, and express themselves, and who can actively and independently pursue a theme that they have set based on a problem they have discovered themselves, while also considering comparative research between Japan and other East Asian regions.

Sociology Program

Those who have general education, the ability to read and understand foreign language literature, and linguistic proficiency, as well as specialized knowledge of sociology and media studies at the bachelor's degree level, theoretical analytical ability, data analysis ability, and sociological thinking ability. Furthermore, those who can theoretically and empirically analyze various social and cultural phenomena and actively and independently engage in research on a theme they have set themselves from their own perspective.

Doctoral Program

Desired student profile

Master's Program Possess high professional skills in various fields of humanities and sociology, foreign language literature reading and comprehension skills, language operation skills, theoretical analysis skills, data analysis skills, sociological thinking skills, etc., and have an independent and critical spirit of inquiry. We accept those who wish to conduct advanced professional research in theoretical and empirical sociology. In addition, in this course,3Year (6Semester) or more, and the applicant must be willing to submit a dissertation with prescribed research guidance.

Admission Policy and Evaluation Points

In order to confirm that candidates have a master's degree or professional degree and the ability to carry out independent, advanced research in their specialized research field, we will conduct written and oral examinations in Specialized Courses and comprehensively evaluate their master's thesis (or equivalent), letter of intent, research plan, academic record, etc.

European and American Studies Major

Those who wish to theoretically and practically study Western cultural studies and comparative cultural studies, focusing on English-speaking, German-speaking and French-speaking countries. In addition to the ability to read and understand foreign languages, primarily English, German or French, those who possess advanced cultural studies specialist knowledge, theoretical analytical ability and linguistic proficiency at the level of completing a master's degree program. Furthermore, those who are able to independently and independently tackle the preparation of a doctoral dissertation on a research topic that they have set for themselves from a unique perspective, with a good sense of planning.

Japanese Studies Major

Students who have a strong interest in cultural studies of Japan and other East Asian regions, and who have the specialized knowledge, literature comprehension, and language skills required to complete Master's Program. In addition, students who have a view to comparative research between Japan and other East Asian regions, and who have advanced data analysis skills, logical thinking, and expression abilities in their field of specialization, and who can systematically and independently work on the creation of an original dissertation on a theme that they have set independently based on a problem they have discovered themselves.

Sociology Program

Those who have general education, the ability to read and understand foreign language literature, and language skills, as well as specialist knowledge of sociology and media studies at a level equivalent to completing a master's degree course, theoretical analysis skills, data analysis skills, and sociological thinking skills. Furthermore, those who can independently and proactively tackle the writing of a dissertation on a research topic that they have set themselves from their own unique perspective with a good plan.

Students enrolled before the 2026 academic year

Master's Program

Desired student profile

The basic conditions for admission are that students understand the "The Three Founding Principles" on which our school was founded and the "Basic Educational Goals" of the entire university; that their research subjects are in the major fields acquired in the bachelor's degree program, namely language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, comparative cultural studies, sociological theory, sociological methodology, various areas of sociology and related fields; that they have acquired the broad-based knowledge and deep culture acquired in the bachelor's degree program, and that they have acquired sufficient specialized knowledge, foreign language literature reading comprehension, linguistic ability, and theoretical analytical ability to study in this graduate school; that they also have the motivation to independently engage in research and contribute to society.

European and American Studies Major

Japanese Studies Major

Sociology Program

Admission policy and evaluation points for each course

course	Acceptance policy and evaluation points
Specialized Research Course	For each major, candidates will be assessed through a written examination that proves their specialized knowledge (at the bachelor's degree completion level) and foreign language ability, particularly their reading comprehension, as well as through an oral examination that evaluates their ability to answer questions and answers, as well as the clarity and appropriateness of their reasons for applying and their research plan, among other things.
Career Up Course	Each program is based on the premise that students have acquired the basic knowledge required for specialized research and the acquisition of specialized knowledge and techniques in a particular field in order to pursue a specialized career. Therefore, candidates will be evaluated comprehensively based on Specialized Courses fields in the written examination, their essays, their Q&A responses during the oral examination, and the clarity and appropriateness of their reasons for applying and their research plans at the time of application.
Lifelong Learning Course	Since the goal is to obtain specialized knowledge for entering a specialized profession or for contributing to cultural exchange and society, advanced research ability in each field is required. Therefore, candidates will be evaluated comprehensively based on Specialized Courses fields in the written examination, their essays, their Q&A responses during the oral examination, and the clarity and appropriateness of their reasons for applying and their research plans at the time of application.
Entrance examination for non-traditional learners	We accept students with a wealth of work experience and a strong desire to study. Applicants will be evaluated comprehensively based on their written examination in Specialized Courses related to their field of expertise, short essays, Q&A during the oral examination, and the clarity and validity of their reasons for applying and their research plan at the time of application.
Internal recommendation entrance exam	In order to organically link undergraduate and graduate education and achieve a higher educational effect, we accept graduating students enrolled in the Faculty Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Sociology at our university who wish to proceed to graduate school.We comprehensively evaluate specialized knowledge (bachelor's degree level) based on undergraduate grades, and the applicant's initiative and motivation based on Application documents and an oral examination, as well as the clarity and validity of the reasons for application and research plan at the time of application.

Doctoral Program

Desired student profile

We accept students who have acquired high levels of expertise in the fields of humanities and sociology in Master's Program, as well as the ability to read and understand foreign language literature, linguistic proficiency, theoretical analysis, data analysis, and sociological thinking, and who, with an independent and critical spirit of inquiry, wish to conduct advanced specialized research in Western culture, particularly in English-speaking, German-speaking, and French-speaking countries, comparative culture, Japanese and East Asian culture, and theoretical and empirical sociology.Furthermore, the basic conditions for acceptance are that students have been enrolled in this course for at least three years (six semesters), received the prescribed research guidance, and are motivated to submit a dissertation.