LL.M. Program
Application Guidelines for Privately Funded Students(October 2020 Admissions)

1. Introduction
Please read the following Application Guidelines before submitting an application.
The LL.M. (Master of Laws) is a one-year degree program taught entirely in English.
In 1994, the Graduate School of Law at Kyushu University established Japan's first
Master’s level program taught in English. Drawing upon faculty members withparticular strengths in the fields of international economic and business law, the LL.M.
program was designed to provide both Japanese and international students with theability to confront the many challenges of law in a global society.
Since then the program has grown in scale and scope and a wide selection of courses are
now offered across the major fields of law. The diversity of both the faculty and student
body ensures a unique educational experience at one of Japan’s oldest and mostprestigious universities.
For full details on the LL.M. program, see:
http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/
Please note these guidelines only cover admission for the LL.M. Program in Law
for privately funded students i.e. any student NOT receiving a scholarship from theJapanese government, such as a Japanese Embassy Scholarship.

2. Admission Requirements
For admission to the LL.M., applicants must meet the following requirements:

11. A degree in Law from an accredited university.
2. A good command of English. A TOEFL score of 92+ (Internet-based) orequivalent is required for non-native English speakers.
3. Sufficient financial support for the duration of the program. Further details on
the costs of studying for the LL.M., including tuition and other fees, are available
at the program web site.

3. Application Materials
Applicants are requested to submit by registered airmail or equivalent (i.e. FederalExpress, DHL etc.), an original and one copy of the following documents to theFaculty of Law, Kyushu University before July 13, 2020 (applications arriving afterthat date cannot be accepted):
1. Completed LL.M. Application Form. Please note: (1) It is very important that thename that you include in Section 1 of the Application Form is the same as the name inyour passport. The Student Visa of successful applicants will be issued with the nameprovided in Section 1, and it can cause problems at immigration when entering Japan if
the names are different. (2) Nationality. You must indicate if you have dual nationality
or Japanese nationality.
2. A photocopy of Graduation Certificate of the last university and graduate school
attended, OR a Certified Letter from the university at which the applicant is currentlyattending, stating the expected graduation date.
3. Official School Transcript of the last school from which the applicant graduated andthat which the applicant is currently attending.
4. Two Letters of Recommendation from the Dean, the applicant's supervisingprofessor or other teaching staff who have had direct contact with the applicant; or froma supervisor in the employing body with personal knowledge of the applicant (formsattached below).
5. For non-native speakers, proof of English proficiency must be provided. A TOEFL
score of 92+ (Internet-based) or equivalent is required for non-native English speakers.

2All application materials should be typed in English on the attached forms or additional
sheets of A4 paper. In the event materials required above are in a language other thanEnglish or Japanese, a translation into one of these languages must be attached.
Application materials will not be returned to applicants.
*Please make sure that all of the above required application materials are submitted by
the submission deadline. Given the COVID-19 situation, it might be difficult to trace
missing materials and this may adversely affect the result.

4. Application Procedure & Notification of Result
After receiving the application, Kyushu University may decide to hold an interview.

Interviews will be held either by Skype, phone or in person (if the candidate lives inFukuoka).

Applicants will be informed of the result of their application by mid-August 2020.

5. Tuition & Fees
On enrollment, all incoming students must pay an Examination Fee and Entrance Fee,in addition to the Tuition Fees.

For the academic year 2019-2020, the fees were as follows:
Tuition Fees (for one year): ¥535,800
Registration Fee: ¥30,000
Entrance Fee: ¥282,000

Please note that this amount is subject to annual review. The final amount for 2020-21
is available upon request from admission@law.kyushu-u.ac.jp.

A fee waiver scheme operates for students demonstrating a high level of academic3

performance. Please note that it is rare for students to receive a waiver on the Entrance
Fee, and for the Tuition Fee successful candidates normally only receive a remission ofup to 50%.

6. Warning
Successful applicants will have their enrollment at Kyushu University withdrawn
immediately in the event of any of the following:-

If the applicant is found to have made false statements on his/her application.
If the applicant is subject to disciplinary measures or has been found to have no
promise for academic achievement by the University.
If the applicant is absent from University for a prolonged period of time withoutpermission.
If the student has insufficient resources to finance their studies in Kyushu
University.

7. Inquiries
Inquiries by phone cannot be accepted. Written inquiries regarding this program andsubmitted materials should be addressed to:Admission Office of the LL.M. Program,
Graduate School of Law, Kyushu University,
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku,
Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan.
Alternatively, candidates may correspond by fax or e-mail:Fax: 81[Japan]-92-802-5407
E-mail: admission@law.kyushu-u.ac.jp

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NO. __LL.M. Application Form1. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Last NameFirstMiddle

Contact
Address

Nationality

E-mailPhone
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Age
Date of BirthGenderMF

2. EDUCATION HISTORY
Elementary
SchoolAttended
From – To
Secondary
School (1)Attended
From – To
Candidate Application Checklist: 1. Completed Application Form 2. Proof of English Proficiency
Date:

3. TWO Recommendation Letters 4. Transcript from University 5. Degree Certificate

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Secondary
School (2)Attended
From - To
Higher
Education

AttendedFrom-To

DegreeAwardedHigher
Education

AttendedFrom-To
Total
Years ofSchoolingDegree
Awarded___ Years

3. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Name &Address ofEmployer

From - To

Position

Name &Address ofEmployer

From - To

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4. ENGLISH ABILITY (Please indicate your TOEFL [or equivalent] score)

5. THESIS PROPOSAL (In less than 1,000 words, please write a research proposal for a topic
that is suitable for an LL.M. program.)
PROPOSED THESIS TITLE:
SUMMARY:

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6. DECLARATION & SIGNATURE
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I have read and understood the Privacy Policy for Students Applying for Admission at Kyushu
University available at:
http://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/website/privacypolicy/internationalstudents
If this application leads to my enrolling at Kyushu University, I understand that false or
misleading information in this application may result in my enrollment at Kyushu University
being terminated.
SIGNATUREDATE(Optional) Could you please indicate how you became aware of the LL.M. programat Kyushu University? (e.g. Internet, friend, poster, pamphlet etc.)

RECOMMENDATION (1)
To: President of Kyushu University※To the RECOMMENDER: Please write a statement concerning the applicant, stating how long and in what connection you have known
him/ her, your evaluation of his/ her character, your speculation on the applicant’s potential for success as a graduate student and his/ herpotential for independent research ( use space below)

On behalf of(Name of Applicant):,Family,FirstMiddle

CONFIDENTIAL
IMPORTANT: Please evaluate the applicant’s qualification, compared with the last 5 years students, by checking
the appropriate space below, and specifying first the group with which you have compared him/her.
QUALIFICATION

Excellent(upper 5%)

Good(6-20%)

Satisfactory(21-50%)

Average or below(lower 50)

No basis forjudgement➀KNOWLEDGEIntellectual ability
Knowledge in subject ofproposed study
General knowledge➁GOOD JUDGEMENT & EXPRESSION
Imagination
Oral Expression
Written Expression➂COMMON SENSE
Industry andPerseverance
Emotional stability
Inquisitiveness &independence➃CONCLUSION(Overall potential as)
Teacher
Scholar (research fellow)
LL.M. holder
LL.D. holder
Signature_____________________________________________ Date_____________________________________________
Name___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Position_________________________________________________________________________________________________Institution______________________________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to Applicant________________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number________________________________________ Fax Number______________________________________
E-mail__________________________________________________________________________________________________
We appreciate the time and effort that you have taken to provide us with these comments.

Please return this letter directly to Kyushu University OR place in a sealed envelope and return to the candidate.
Address: Admission Office of International ProgramsFaculty of Law, Kyushu University
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395 JAPANRECOMMENDATION (2)
To: President of Kyushu University※To the RECOMMENDER: Please write a statement concerning the applicant, stating how long and in what connection you have known
him/ her, your evaluation of his/ her character, your speculation on the applicant’s potential for success as a graduate student and his/ herpotential for independent research (use space below)

On behalf of(Name of Applicant):,Family,FirstMiddle

CONFIDENTIAL
IMPORTANT: Please evaluate the applicant’s qualification, compared with the last 5 years students, by checking
the appropriate space below, and specifying first the group with which you have compared him/her.
QUALIFICATION

Excellent(upper 5%)

Good(6-20%)

Satisfactory(21-50%)

Average or below(lower 50)

No basis forjudgement➀KNOWLEDGEIntellectual ability
Knowledge in subject ofproposed study
General knowledge➁GOOD JUDGEMENT & EXPRESSION
Imagination
Oral Expression
Written Expression➂COMMON SENSE
Industry andPerseverance
Emotional stability
Inquisitiveness &independence➃CONCLUSION(Overall potential as)
TeacherScholar (research fellow)
LL.M. holder
LL.D. holder
Signature_____________________________________________ Date_____________________________________________
Name___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Position_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Institution______________________________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to Applicant________________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number________________________________________ Fax Number______________________________________
E-mail__________________________________________________________________________________________________
We appreciate the time and effort that you have taken to provide us with these comments.

Please return this letter directly to Kyushu University OR place in a sealed envelope and return to the candidate.
Address: Admission Office of International Programs
Faculty of Law, Kyushu University
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395 JAPAN