Admissions
We are pleased to learn of your interest in the International University of Japan. IUJ welcomes qualified students with diverse backgrounds from all over the world to apply to our Master’s level degree programs (taught in English). Scholarships are available for qualified students.
Master’s Programs
| Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) | Graduate School of International Management (GSIM) |
| ‣International Relations Program (MA in Int’l Relations or Political Science) ‣International Development Program (MA in Int’l Development or Economics) ‣Public Management and Policy Analysis Program (MA in Public Management or Public Policy) ‣Japan-Global Development Program (MA in Int’l Relations, Int’l Development, Economics or Public Management) ‣International Public Policy Program (1-year program) | ‣2-year MBA Program ‣1-year MBA Program ‣Japan-Global Development Program (MBA) ‣Digital Transformation Program ‣International Social Entrepreneurship Program Exclusive for (1) international JICA scholars, and (2) Japanese JOCV ex-participants or future participants
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Admissions Guidelines 
The Guidelines for 2025 admissions are still in progress. They are to be uploaded in September.
For the details of the application requirements and process
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TOEFL and GMAT/GRE AVAILABLE ONLINE
You can take the tests at home if the submission is requested
Click the links below for the details
TOEFL iBT Home Edition: GMAT Online Exam: GRE at Home:
≪IUJ Institution Codes≫ TOEFL and GRE: 0712 GMAT: BV1-7F-20
English Test Exemption Policy
Those who fall under one of the following categories are exempted from submitting an English Test score (TOEFL, IELTS or TOEIC):
Category 1: Applicants who have received an English-medium education for at least four years during their secondary studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the U.K. or the U.S.A., regardless of nationality, will be automatically exempted from submitting an English test score.
Category 2: Applicants who have completed (or are expected to complete) an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English may be exempted from submitting an English test score if they submit evidence that the medium of instruction is English at the institution granting the degree.
Application Deadlines for Enrollment in September 2025
| International Applicants
Dec. 11, 2024 | Domestic Applicants
Jan. 21, 2025 |
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
International Relations (IRP, IDP, PMPP, GSIR-JGDP, IPPP) : admgsir@iuj.ac.jp
International Management (MBA, GSIM-JGDP, DXP) : admgsim@iuj.ac.jp
Scholarship Guidelines for International Applicants
☞ How to apply for Scholarship ❶ Pass the admission screening ❷ Qualified applicants are nominated for suitable scholarships ❸ You can apply for the said scholarship
We recommend you to check the scholarship eligibility before starting the online application. Applications for Scholarships for Non-Japanese Applicants are a part of the online application (For Japanese applicants, please see the site in Japanese.).
Note: Scholarships Guidelines are usually updated in September every year.
You may see the information for a previous application period during the time applications are closed.
PhD Program
Please read Admissions Guidelines before starting online application.
Info for PhD Program in English 
in Japanese
Admissions Guidelines in English in Japanese
Scholarship Guidelines for Non-Japanese for Japanese
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ADMISSIONS OFFICE : Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) : admgsir@iuj.ac.jp
Special Selection for Linkage Program
You may see the information for a previous application period during the time applications are closed.
GSIR (International Development Program, Public Management and Policy Analysis Program)
GSIM (1-year or 2-year MBA Program and Digital Transformation Program)
FAQ
The IUJ FAQ is a collection of frequently asked questions from prospective applicants. The keyword search function allows easy and quick access to the information you might be looking for!
Information Sessions and Open Campuses
Schedule and Application for Info. Sessions and Open Campuses.
Note to Special Needs Applications
IUJ welcomes applicants with special needs to contact us for information on our campus facilities and possible special arrangements they may need to join our academic programs and participate in dorm life.
For more information and details, please see the FAQ page.