Education (M.A. , Ph. D. )
Overview
Educational science (kyoiku-gaku in Japanese) is a comprehensive field of inquiries addressing complex dimensions of human growth and development. It examines educational phenomena from various perspectives and disciplines, including philosophy, history, sociology, political science, and psychology. One of the strengths of our department lies in its approach to compare policies and practices across different times and locations in order to gain meaningful insights into the nature of education.
Students in our program enjoy a cozy, yet stimulating, environment that challenges them to think critically about issues pertinent to education. A small but very diverse group of approximately 20 students are studying in our Graduate Programs. Our graduate students come from different regions of Japan and from abroad. Our students come with various backgrounds. Some do not have previous experience in educational fields. Everyone’s unique experience is valued in our Programs.
Our Programs are essentially Japanese-language based. However, we accept students who wish to pursue their studies in English in certain fields of education (currently in two fields: Comparative and International Education, and Education and International Development) by taking English-medium courses in and outside our Graduate Programs, and write their Master's thesis or Ph.D. dissertations in English.
For detailed information about our Graduate Programs in Education, please visit our website.
Admissions Information
--Entry Semester: Spring (April)
--Method of Admissions:
<M.A.> Document screening, Written Exam and Interview at the Yotsuya campus (online interview is not available)
<Ph.D.> Document screening and Interview (online interview is available)
Note: Applicants who wish to study in English must contact a potential supervisor(s) who teaches courses in English before applying.
Application Schedule for April 2021 entry
The following information was made as of May 18.
Subsequent to the above date, unavoidable circumstances due to COVID-19 may result in changes in the University's policies and guidelines. Please note that in cases where any changes are made, the latest information are to be updated on this website as well as the booklet of the "Application Booklet."
The updated information will also be notified to registered applicants via email once the application period opens.
1. September Examination （MA only）
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Online application period
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June 17 - July 1, 2020 |
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Application documents submission deadline
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July 2, 2020 |
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Issue of the examinee ticket
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September 8, 2020 |
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Written examination
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September 16, 2020 |
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Oral examination
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September 16, 2020 |
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Notification of results on the website
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10:00 a.m.(JST*), September 29, 2020 |
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Matriculation deadline
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October 21, 2020 |
2. February Examination （MA & Ph.D）*only applicants who hold valid status of residence in Japan
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Online application period
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November 17 - December 1, 2020 |
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Application documents submission deadline
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December 2, 2020 |
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Issue of the examinee ticket
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February 8, 2021 |
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Written examination
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February 16, 2021 |
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Oral examination
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February 17, 2021 |
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Notification of results on the website
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10:00 a.m.(JST*), February 26, 2021 |
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Matriculation deadline
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March 5, 2021 |
Application Booklet&Form
Download " Application Booklet 2021 "(350.49 KB)
*We have added information about the TOEFL Special Home Edition on June 1st, 2020 (please check p.5).
- Application form for special provision for those with working experience PDF(251.26 KB)/ WORD(22.72 KB)
- Application Materials Checklist(93.78 KB)
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Graduate Program in Education Official Website
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