Application Guidelines for AY2026 Admission to Doctoral'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 [4. Selecting a Research Supervisor] for details.
Application Guidelines
Application Documents
Please be sure to check the student application form [8. Application documents, entrance examination fees, etc.] for the filling and submission procedure.
| ① Application Form | ① Application Form |
| ② Photo verification slip/Examination Admission Slip |
②ExaminationSlip_DoctoralProgram |
| ③ Certificate of receipt of admission examination fee (receipt,usage statement, etc.) |
1)Please print a copy of the statement or a photo of the page that shows the details of the transaction in the online banking system. 2)A document showing that the transfer procedure has been completed and clearly stating the sender, the destination, the date and time of transfer, and the amount of payment is required. 3)In either case, you can delete the account balance and the account number. 4)If you are paying the entrance examination fee from outside Japan, Please submit a copy of the Application for Remittance issued by the bank at the time of remittance with your other application documents. |
| ④ Research Proposal | ④ Research Proposal |
| ⑤ Photograph | 1)Three photos (taken within three months prior to the application date, upper body, front view, no hat, size 4 cm x 3 cm, to be affixed on the designated section of the Application Form, Photo verification slip , and Examination Admission Slip). 2)Applicants from outside Japan should submit two photos (one affixed to the application form and one as a spare included in the envelope). 3)Do not use face photos that have been processed with editing software or photo applications. |
| ⑥ Certificate of (prospective) graduation |
Proof of eligibility for application (issued within 6 months) |
| ⑦ Academic transcript | Academic transcript issued by the university or institution you graduated from (issued within 6 months) *Please submit a transcript written in Japanese or English that you have applied for and obtained from the graduate school. *If you are an applicant passing an examination of qualification for application, please submit academic transcript issued by your most recent educational institution. [For Graduates of Graduate School in China] Please submit a PDF of the "Verification Report of China Higher Education Student’s Academic Transcript" (in English) issued by the China Higher Education Student Information Network (CHSI). Additionally, ensure that the CHSI sends an electronic verification report email directly to Juntendo University (sc-gradkyomu@juntendo.ac.jp) by the application deadline. |
| ⑧Degree certificate [For Graduates of Graduate School in China] |
Please submit a PDF of the "Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate" (in English) issued by the China Higher Education Student Information Network (CHSI). Additionally, ensure that the CHSI sends an electronic verification report email directly to Juntendo University (sc-gradkyomu@juntendo.ac.jp) by the application deadline. |
| ⑨ Certificate for exemption requirements for the language examination | If you have achieved grades of a language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, etc.) that meet the exemption requirements for the language examination, please submit a document that certifies your test score, issued on or after January 1, 2020. |
| ⑩Notification of result of examination showing Japanese language proficiency (can be copied) | If you have a foreign nationality at the time of application, please submit one of the following documents (can be copied). However, this does not apply to those who wish to acquire all the necessary graduation credits in subjects conducted entirely in English. 1)Japanese Language Proficiency Test(JLPT): Certificate of Result and Scores. (N1 or N2).The test score taken through July 2025 are valid. 2)Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students(EJU): Score Report or Score Confirmation Report (Japanese (Total of reading, listening, and listening and reading comprehension)200 points or more) A4 size paper. Even if you took the exam twice, you can submit only 1 test. ・Schedule-A examination preferred: Test scores taken after November 2023 are valid. ・Schedule-B examination preferred: Test scores taken after June 2024 are valid. ・Schedule-C examination preferred: Test scores taken after June 2024 are valid. 3)BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test: Score Certificate (400 points or more)*Japanese nationals, special permanent residents, and permanent residents are exempt from submitting the above documents. |
Online Interview Examination Manual
- If you plan to take the exam outside of Japan, please review “Online Examination Manual” below in addition to the application guidelines before taking the exam.
Course Overview
- Course Overview
Graduate School and Program Name
Graduate School of Health and Sports Science,
“Major in Health and Sports Science (Doctoral Program)”Degree Awarded Doctor of Health and Sports Science Duration of Study
3-year
Maximum Duration of Enrollment: 6 years Degree Criteria
Students must be enrolled for at least the standard course duration, earn a total of at least 10 credits, receive the required research supervision, submit a Doctoral thesis, and pass the review and final examination. Tuition First-Year Tuition and Fees
¥825,000
Tuition and Fees for Subsequent Years
¥625,000
- Entrance examination schedule
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Schedule |
Schedule A |
Schedule B |
Schedule C |
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Application period※1 |
September 11, 2025 (Thu) to September 24, 2025 (Wed). (no later) |
November 20, 2025 (Thu) to December 4, 2025 (Thu). (no later) |
January 21, 2026 (Wed) to February 4, 2026 (Wed). (no later) |
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Exam Date※2 |
October 11, 2025 (Sat) | December 21, 2025 (Sun) |
February 21, 2026 (Sat) |
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Exam Venue |
Applicants residing in Japan:Juntendo University Sakura Campus |
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Notification of Results ※3 |
October 24, 2025 (Fri) at 12:00 (Japan Time) |
December 26, 2025 (Fri) at 12:00 (Japan Time) |
March 2, 2026 (Mon) at 12:00 (Japan Time) |
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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 | ||
※1:Applications must be submitted by registered mail only and cannot be accepted over the counter.
※2:An interview and language examination will be held on the above schedule. We will inform you of the start time after receiving the application.
※3:The announcement will be made on the website of Juntendo University Graduate School of Health and Sports Sciences. Successful applicants will receive a letter of acceptance and admission documents (The documents will arrive on the following day or later).
*Please note that we do not accept inquiries about the results of the entrance examination over the phone, etc.
※4:Admission documents must be submitted by mail only and cannot be accepted over the counter. You will be notified of the mailing address later.
- Number of Students to be Admitted
Admission capacity: 10 persons
Entrance exam past questions
Past entrance examination questions are available.
For questions that cannot be published due to copyright reasons, the source is clearly indicated.
*The published questions are for use by applicants for their own personal use, and may not be shared with third parties beyond their personal use.
*Any reproduction, reprinting, or use of these questions without the permission of ICU or the copyright holder is prohibited.
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Schedule |
Schedule A |
Schedule B |
Schedule C |
Purpose of the question |
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