St. Luke’s International University Graduate School of Public
HealthDoctoral Degree Program
Application Guidelines for Admission Qualification Screening
Admission Qualification Screening
Those who would like to apply for admission into the doctoral degree program in St. Luke’s International
University Graduate School of Public Health under condition (3), “A person designated by the Minister ofEducation, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (under the Public Notice of the Ministry of Education
No. 118, 1989”, or (4), “A person approved by the SLGSPH as having at least the equivalent academic

ability as those persons mentioned in 1 to 3 above,” described in “II-B. Applicant Eligibility” of theAdmissions Guide should submit an application for prior screening to obtain approval from the university.
1. Method of Screening
The Admission Qualification Screening Committee judges each applicant’s qualification based on theapplication documents. Those who are approved as qualifying on the basis of condition (3) or (4) may apply
for 2025 Admissions into the doctoral degree program in St. Luke’s International University Graduate
School of Public Health.
2. Eligibility for Qualification Screening
Those who fulfill all of the following conditions are considered eligible:-Holds the bachelor degree or equivalent-

Does not fulfill either of the condition (1) or (2) in the Admissions Guide-Is at least 24 years old by the day before his or her enrollment into the program

3. Required Documents
1.

Application Form for Admission Qualification Screening
International applicants should submit the form in English. Native Japanese speakers are asked tosubmit the information in both Japanese and English.

2.

Academic Transcript issued by the institution where the applicant obtained their highest diploma ordegree. The transcript must be enclosed in an envelope sealed by the institution.

3.

Certificate of Graduation (or Certificate of Expected Graduation) issued by the institution where theapplicants obtained their highest diploma or degree. The certificate must be enclosed in an envelope
sealed by the institution.

4.

Copy of National License (if applicable)

5.

Achievement Declaration (form designated)

6.

Self-addressed, stamped envelope for registered mail (only applicants in Japan)

4. Application Period and Application Method
Please submit the documents by registered postal mail by the deadline. The documents will not be acceptedafter the application period. There is no application fee associated with this application.
[Deadline]
Spring Enrollment
First Period

July 1, 2024 (Mon) (postmarked by the deadline*)

Second Period November 11, 2024 (Mon) (postmarked by the deadline*)
Third Period

January 6, 2025 (Mon) (postmarked by the deadline*)*Application documents from overseas must arrive by the deadline
Fall Enrollment
First Period

January 6, 2025 (Mon) (postmarked by the deadline*)

Second Period March 21, 2025 (Fri) (postmarked by the deadline*)

Mailing Address: Graduate School of Public Health Admissions OfficeSt. Luke’s International University
10-1 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0044 Japan
Please write “Enclosed Application for Admission Qualification Screening (MPH)” inred ink on the outside of the envelope
5. Notification of Result

Notification of results will be sent to applicants by postal mail prior to the beginning of thecorresponding application period of the 2025 admissions.
Evaluation records will not be released.

Contact Address
Graduate School of Public Health, St. Luke’s International University
Email: sph@luke.ac.jp

Tel: +81 3-5550-4101