Application Guidelines for AY2026 Admission to Master's Program

Notice
  • [2025.07.01] AY 2026 Graduate School of Health and Sports  Sciences Application Guidelines/entrance exam schedule were posted.
Notes on Application (required reading)
  • In order to prevent mismatches after entering the Graduate School, 
    please contact the faculty member in charge of your desired research guidance before applying, and consult with them about the research you are thinking about. 
    Please refer to the application guidelines [5. Selecting a Research Supervisor] for details.
Application Guidelines
Application Documents

Submission Requirements: 〇: Mandatory / △: Conditional / -: Not required

No.

Document

Download

2-year course

1-year course

Combined 2-year / 1-year course application

Standard

Working Professionals

International Students

(1)     

Application Form

Download

(2)     

Photo verification slip/Examination Admission Slip

Download

(3)     

Certificate of receipt of admission examination fee (receipt,usage statement, etc.)

(4)     

Topical Essay

(5)     

Research Proposal

Download

(6)     

Photograph

(7)     

Certificate of (Prospective) Graduation

(8)     

Academic Transcript

(9)     

Degree certificate

 [For Graduates of Chinese Universities]

(10)  

Residence Status Survey

Download

(11)  

One of the following transcripts

・Japanese Language Proficiency Test(JLPT)

・Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students(EJU)

・BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test

Online Interview Examination Manual
  • For candidates applying to the 2-year course (only), interviews and oral examinations will be conducted online using the free version of the Zoom software platform. Please review the Online Interview Examination Manual and the information below in advance to prepare for your online examination.

 Online Interview Examination Manual

Course Overview
  • Course Overview

    Graduate School and Program Name

    Graduate School of Health and Sports Science, 
    “Major in Health and Sports Science”
    Degree Awarded Master of Health and Sports Science
    Duration of Study (Course)

    2-year (hereinafter, “2-year course”)

    Maximum Duration of Enrollment: 4 years

    1-year (hereinafter, “1-year course”)

    Maximum Duration of Enrollment: 2 years

    Degree Criteria

    Students must be enrolled for at least the standard course duration, earn a total of at least 30 credits, receive the required research supervision, submit a master’s thesis, and pass the review and final examination.
    Tuition Fees

    2-year course

    First Year (Total)

    ¥825,000

    Subsequent Years (Total)

    ¥625,000

    1-year course

    First Year (Total)

    ¥1,075,000

  • Entrance Examination Schedule

Schedule

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C

Course

•2-year course
•1-year course※1
•Combined Application (2-year/1-year course)

2-year course

2-year course

Application Period※2

September 11, 2025 (Thu) to September 24, 2025 (Wed). 

November 20, 2025 (Thu) to December 4, 2025 (Thu).

January 21, 2026 (Wed) to February 4, 2026 (Wed).

Submissions must be received by the closing date of the Application Period.

Exam Date

October 11, 2025 (Sat)

December 21, 2025 (Sun)

February 21, 2026 (Sat)

Exam Venue

2-year course: Online
1-year course/Combined Application (for the 1-year and 2-year courses): Juntendo University Sakura Campus

Notification of Results※3

October 24, 2025 (Fri) at 12:00

December 26, 2025 (Fri) at 12:00

March 2, 2026 (Mon) at 12:00

Enrollment Procedures※4

October 24, 2025 (Fri) from 12:00 to no later than  November 6, 2025 (Thu).

December 26, 2025 (Fri) from 12:00 to no later than  January 8, 2026 (Thu).

March 2, 2026 (Mon) from 12:00 to no later than  March 11, 2026 ( Wed).
Start of Term April 2026

Notes:
※1 Depending on the completion of admission procedures for candidates in Schedule A, additional recruitment may take place during Schedules B & C.
※2 Applications must be sent only by registered mail; in-person submissions are not accepted. See “11. Where to Submit Application Documents and Inquiries” for the mailing address. No applications will be accepted after the application period has ended.
※3 Results will be announced on the Graduate School of Health and Sports Science, Juntendo University’s website. Successful candidates will receive a notification of acceptance by mail together with information on enrollment procedures (documents will arrive the following day or later). Please note that we cannot respond to inquiries about results via telephone or other communication methods.
※4 Enrollment-related documents must be submitted by mail only; in-person submissions are not accepted. The specific mailing address will be provided separately. No enrollment procedures will be accepted after the designated period has ended.

  • Number of Students to be Admitted

Admission Capacity

Recruitment Capacity Entrance Exam Schedule Combined Application

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C

70 students

2-year course

Approx. 70 students

Permitted

1-year course

Variable

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*Note: Additional recruitment may be conducted depending on the enrollment status of accepted candidates.