ACCESSOsaka Jogakuin University:
A Global Education in the Heart of Japan

Graduate School of

Osaka Jogakuin University

Osaka Jogakuin University is ideally locatedin the center of Osaka near subway lines
and the JR Osaka Loop Line.
Osaka, Japan’s third largest city, is about
500 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. It is near
the historical cities of Kyoto and Nara.
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Graduate School of Osaka Jogakuin University

大阪女学院大学大学院

2-26-54, Tamatsukuri, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0004, Japan
Phone : +81-6-6761-9369

Fax : +81-6-6761-9373

URL : https://www.wilmina.ac.jp/
Admission Center2024

E-mail : admi@wilmina.ac.jp

Founded in 1884 as WILMINA
Osaka, J apan

International society must grapple with “Global Issues”
Graduate School of International Collaboration and Coexistence in the 21st Century

Rev. J.B. Hail & Rev. A.D. Hail

When joining in the global pursuit of solutions to the complex problems
we face, it is vital to retain individual character, treat others withrespect and address issues based on shared viewpoints and perceptions.
With the awareness of an existence beyond the human level, each
student has the capacity to feel other’s problems as if they were one’s
own, respect the identities of others, and stand as a responsible self,
regardless of where or when in their future.
Osaka Jogakuin’s commitment to personal development and respect ofindividuals as a core education value allows us to support students’study and research in our graduate school, and as they go out into theworld.

Wilmina Girls’ Schoolat the Kawaguchi Foreign Settlement in Osaka

Mission Statement
This school is an educational community based on Christianity.
Our aim is to educate people who search for truth,
respect themselves and others,
have the power of insight supported byaccurate knowledge and rich sensitivity, and participate actively in society.

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Master’s & Doctoral Courses of Peace Studies and Human Rights Studies

Diploma Policy

Wilmina/Osaka Jogakuin University and 139 years
Rev. A.D. Hail, a Presbyterian Missionary, who was later joined byhis brother, Rev. J.B. Hail, founded Wilmina Girls’ School in 1884
(which later become Osaka Jogakuin). When J.B.Hail came to Japan,
he wrote “All conception of personal being as an independent unit wasforeign to any philosophy they had ever been taught. … The idea of
man as a unit, or that he is personally responsible for his actions, wassomething they did not understand” because in Japan in those day, it
was difficult to understand the idea of a personal GOD, or of apersonal man, in relation to a personal God. For 139 years, Osaka
Jogakuin has been continuing our efforts to foster the growth andrespect of an independent personality.

Solving these problems requires an approach from the perspectives of“Peace and Coexistence” and “Human Rights and Development”.

Based on our mission statement and curriculum
policy, a degree is awarded by Osaka Jogakuin
University Graduate School of International
Collaboration and Coexistence in the 21stCentury Course of Peace Studies and Human
Rights Studies. Our curriculum is built on thefundamental policy of “schools which aredesigned to teach academic theories andapplication of this knowledge, cultivate
knowledge and in-depth ability to engage inprofessions which require advanced expertise,and contribute to the development of society(Article 99 paragraph 1 of the School EducationAct)”.
To complete the master’s course, a student
needs to take courses to acquire prescribed
credits, receive necessary research guidance,
receive an approval of the master’s thesis, carryout the research and write the thesis, and pass a
final defense of the thesis.
To complete the doctorate course, a student
needs to receive necessary research guidance,
receive an approval of the doctoral thesis, carryout the research, write the dissertation, and passa final defense.
Students who complete the master’s course will
be conferred the degree of Master of Peace andHuman Rights Studies. This demonstrates thatthey have gained the necessary attitudes to be
involved with complex issues in the world andhave acquired in-depth knowledge with a broad
viewpoint, developed an ability to research in
the fields of “Peace/Coexistence” or “Human
Rights/Development”, and developed theabilities for highly specialized professional roles.
Students who complete the doctorate course will
be conferred the degree of Doctor of Peace andHuman Rights Studies. This demonstrates thatthey have gained attitudes to be involved withcomplex issues in the world, acquired an ability
to conduct independent research into “Peace/Coexistence” or “Human Rights/Development” asa researcher, and gained rich academic
knowledge with highly skilled research ability
required for specialized roles in the world.

Curriculum Policy The

world needs new paradigms forinternational and social relations to approach
universal challenges regarding peace and humanrights. Our programs cultivate research abilities
in the students that integrate both fundamental
and specialized approaches to those challenges
for the world, identify structure for resolutions,and promote an ability to engage in highly
specialized professional roles.
The content of this course is focused oninternational relations with perspectives fromsecurity, international human rights policy
research, law (political science), and sociology.
The master’s course aims to cultivate in thestudents the ability to research in the fields anddevelop an outstanding ability to carry out
specialized professional roles in the world.
The doctorate course aims to foster persons who

have the abilities to conduct independent
research and who have gained practical researchabilities to carry out highly specialized roles insociety.
Considering the characteristics of the researcharea and international compatibility, we design
courses from an interdisciplinary and comprehensive
perspective. Through the English medium of
instruction curriculum and through writing thethesis, students acquire rich content knowledge
and expertise.
English is used as the language of instruction as
we foster international specialist who will not
only work in Japan but also in other countries.
Furthermore, they may work in internationalorganizations in Asia or around the world.

Admission Policy We seek women with ambitions to work withwork in human rights administration within thedeveloping nations, particularly Asia. In
addition, we hope to educate women to engage
in research, administration and activism aimed
at promoting human rights and peace. We would
like to actively recruit international students
from Asia and developing nations to thisEnglish as a medium of instruction course.

people around the world. These women will
face the challenges related to peace and humanrights such as the world problem ofsimultaneous gluttony and starvation, and theincrease of environmental destruction andpollution.
Moreover, our hope is to foster specialists to

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CURRICULUM

All programs instructed in English
Graduate School of International Collaboration and Coexistence in the 21st Century
Master’s & Doctoral Courses of Peace Studies and Human Rights Studies

Practice-oriented curriculum
attuned to the needs of international organizations andNGOs operating across borders

English-language medium of instruction
for all programs and classes.

Practical and specialized studies
in peace & human rights.

There are many commonalities between study and research in the dual fields of “peace” and “human rights systems”
and the operational aims of international organizations, NGOs, and other transnational bodies.
Curriculum design has been informed by a primary concern to cultivate students’ capacities to work in and contributeto organs of the United Nations and related entities.

Active recruitment of international students.

Small class size andindividualized instruction.

English-language medium for all programs and classes

Fellowships for internship and fieldwork.
Scholarships to support graduate students.

You can register and take undergraduate
courses as a non-degree student.
We welcome adult working students andwill financially support them to complete
their coursework and graduate while working.

Peace and CoexistenceStudies

Human Rights and Development
Studies

Students examine and research peace and coexistence
studies from various aspects in international societies.
Alongside national and international security priorities,
demand has grown recently for the establishment andstrengthening of frameworks for human security. We are
now compelled to understand peace not simply as theabsence of armed conflict, but as a state in which humandignity is upheld, fairness preserved, and basic humanneeds satisfied. The world has also become dramaticallymore global and more multicultural regardless of ourdesires. In this context, we are urgently required toprovide policies and education which should accomplish
coexistence among people from various backgrounds.
An overview of these issues is provided in subjects
including “Theory of International Relations” and“Contemporary Multicultural Societies”, while specifics
are addressed in subjects such as “Theory of Peace andSecurity”, “Japanese Culture”, “Research on Conflict
Transformation by Peaceful Means”, and “Research on
Facilitation and Mediation”. Through studying the otherrelated subjects in the course, students are given a great
opportunity to deepen their understanding and researchskills in the field of peace and coexistence study.

In this course, students develop a better understanding ofmultilayered problems regarding human rights anddevelopment and carry out research. Under ever-changing
political economic and social conditions, such asincreasing globalization, growing economic disparity, andescalating conflicts, new issues of human rights anddevelopments emerge one after another. There is a strong
need for people who study theoretical, policy-making,and practical approaches to these issues. Also, since ahuman rights-based approach to development has beendrawing attention in recent years, a comprehensive study
in the fields of both human rights and development isimportant.
An overview of these issues is provided in subjects
including “Policy of International Cooperation in
Education” and “Theory of International Human Rights”
while specifics are addressed in subjects such as “Gender
Theory”, “Minority Rights”, “Theory of Civil Politics”,
and “Research on Development Education”. Throughstudying the other related subjects in the course, students
have the opportunity to research extensively on humanrights and development, moving between theory andpractice.

Advanced and comprehensive proficiency in the English language is vital for anyone seeking
either to undertake duties in organs of the UN or associated bodies, or to engage actively inacademic research on related issues. This is the reason that English is used as the language of
instruction throughout the courses, including the writing of the Master’s and Doctoral theses.
In developing countries and regions, for example, there is high demand for specialist personnel
to implement schemes that promote genuine action in the following fields of social
development:
・Safeguarding of human rights within corporate enterprises and the labor force
・Safeguarding and protecting the human rights of children and women
・Promoting education for national democratization and self-reliance among ethnic groups
・Developing and safeguarding medical care systems
・Implementing activities towards conciliation of disputes and the maintenance of peace
・Developing agreements on environmental protection

In addition to cultivating personnel within Japan, we will actively recruit international students
from Asia to this course instructed in English. Our hope is to foster specialists for human rights
administration within the developing nations of Asia in particular, and to educate personnel toengage in research, administration, and activism aimed at fostering a regard for human rights
and peace. This should view systems of international relations and global order as not exclusive.

Emphasis on internships and fieldwork
In both the Master’s and Doctoral programs, participation in either an internship or fieldwork
project is a prerequisite for thesis submission.
Internships may involve, for example, work at an NGO engaged in social development
activities in a developing nation. By collaborating with staff at the frontline of these activities,
interns come to appreciate the actual efforts made by such organizations to address problems
and challenges on the ground, and develop clearer conceptions of their own positions on key
issues. They can also expect to develop comprehensive management abilities integrating skills
including communication, teamwork, and leadership that will be required of them in future
employment in international organizations. Fieldwork enables students to explore problems
closely related to their own research topics through direct engagement at the actual field sites inquestion and with the cooperation of local organizations. This is sure to yield deeper insights
into specific research themes and extend individual outlooks.

Program for developing international organization staff

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CURRICULUM

Subjects offered

Program for developing international organization staff

Master's Program-completion in 2 years
Subjects
Research Fundamental Subject Cluster

Theory of International Relations
Theory and Practice of Conflict Transformation
Policy of International Cooperation in Education
Theory of Comparative Politics
Theory of International Human Rights
Contemporary Multicultural Societies
International Law
Data Analysis for Policy Making
Presentation and Interview Skills
Research Methodology
International Human Rights Law
Theory of Peace and Security
Comparative Study of Culture
Theory and Practice on Workshops
ODA Policy
Japanese Culture
International Environmental Law
Human Rights Education
Gender Theory
Minority Rights
Theory of Development Education
Theory of Civil Politics
Refugees, Forced Migration, and Human Rights
Theory of Multi-National Enterprises
Corporate Social Responsibilities
Management of NGOs for International Cooperation
Modern Islamism
Theory of Politics and Economies in Asia
Graduate Writing
Research Guidance M I
Research Guidance M II-1
Research Guidance M II-2
Area-specific Fieldwork
Practical
Subject Cluster Internship

Credits Required

2
2
2
2

Mandatory
elective
Mandatory
elective
Mandatory
elective
Mandatory
elective

2
2

Peace andCoexistence Area
Human Rights andDevelopment Area
Associated Areas

Area-specific Research Subject Cluster

Human Rights andDevelopment Area
Research
Guidance

5

Peace andCoexistence Area

Area-specific Special Research Subject Cluster

Research on Peace and Security
Research on Multicultural Societies
Research on Conflict Transformation by Peaceful Means
Research on International Relations
Research on International Disarmament Law
Research on Facilitation and Mediation
Research on International Environmental Law
Research on International and Civil Society
Research on Regional Systems for Human Rights
Research on Development Education
Comparative Research on Human Rights Law
Research on Policy of International Cooperation in Education
Research on International Human Rights
Research Guidance D I-1
Research Guidance D I-2
Research Guidance D II-1
Research Guidance D II-2
Research Guidance D III-1
Research Guidance D III-2
Area-specificDoctoral Fieldwork
Special Practical
Subject Cluster Doctoral Internship

Master’s Program
Subject category

Completion requirement

Mandatory
8 credits
Researchelective
Fundamental
Subject Cluster Elective
Min. 4 credits

22

RequiredArea-specificResearch
Subject Cluster
Elective222

6 credits
Min.12 credits

Area-specificMandatory
Practical
Min. 2 credits
elective
Subject Cluster

2
2
2
2

Must earn a total of 32
credits or more inaccordance with thedesignated categories
and successfully passa Master’s thesis
screening and final
examination.

Doctoral Program2

Subject category

2Completion requirement

Area-specific
SpecialMandatory
2 credits
Practical
elective
Subject Cluster

2
2
2
2

RequiredArea-specific
SpecialResearch
Subject Cluster Elective22
2

8 credits
Min.10 credits

Must earn a total of 20
credits or more inaccordance with thedesignated categories
and successfully passa Doctoral thesis
screening and final
examination.

2
2

Expected Degree

2
2
2
2

Required2

Required2

Required22Mandatory
elective
Mandatory
elective

Master’s
MA (Peace and Human Rights Studies)
Program
Doctoral
Program PhD (Peace and Human Rights Studies)

Syllabus

Doctoral (PhD) Program-completion in 3 years
Subjects

Requirements for completion

This program aims at providing students with the skills andspecialized knowledge necessary to pursue a successfulcareer with international organisations, including bothintergovernmental organisations such as the United Nations
and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs). It
will also be useful for students interested in diplomacy orinternational business.
In today’s increasingly globalized world, it is rare that aproblem can be solved through the efforts of one country
alone. The environmental crisis, mass human rights violations
and refugee flows, human trafficking and forced labour, thespread of nuclear weapons, transnational organised crime –all of these issues have international implications and can only
be addressed effectively through intense and effective
international co-operation.
International organisations such as the United Nations and its
specialized agencies, the World Bank, and the International
Atomic Energy Agency play indispensable roles inco-ordinating and managing that co-operation. They provide
spaces for governments to discuss measures in peace andsecurity, decide international legal treaties and resolutions,co-ordinate humanitarian aid, assist countries andcommunities in economic and social development, andmonitor human rights and other standards. Civil society is also
a vital player. Often referred to as the conscience of theinternational community, NGOs provide a voice for citizens
worldwide, making sure that humanitarian and development
assistance goes to the most vulnerable persons. Furthermore,
report on human rights violations, and hold governments,

Required
4 subjects

8 credits2
2

Sample Thesis Titles

2

Master’s Program

2

Required
4 subjects 8 credits

22
2

Cultural Adaptation: Vietnamese Sojourners in Japan

2
2
2
2
2

Required2

Required2

Required2

Required2222

Peace and Coexistence

Mandatory
elective
Mandatory
elective

Freedom of Expression in Indonesia: An Attempt ata Critical Appraisal from the International Human
Rights Point of View

Mandatory elective
4 subjects 8 credits

Human Rights

Moving Beyond Victim-Perpetrator Dichotomy:
Revisiting Nanjing through a Trauma-informed andHealing-centered Approach

Theory of International Relations
International Law
Presentation and Interview Skills
Internship

Theory of Peace and Security
Theory and Practice on Workshops

4 subjects

Management of NGOs for International Cooperation
Gender Theory
Contemporary Multicultural Societies
Human Rights Education
Minority Rights

Mandatory elective

Theory of Civil Politics

8 credits

Refugees, Forced Migration, and Human Rights

Mandatory elective
4 subjects 8 credits

Doctoral Program
Possibilities of Reconciliation: Studying Violence &Enforced Disappearances from the Post-ConflictTharu Communities of Nepal

In addition, students will be required to complete at least two
subjects from any of the three multi-disciplinary clusters:
Peace and Coexistence; Human Rights; or Development. This
concentration will ensure that students have the specialized
knowledge necessary to build an international career.

Comparative Study of Culture

China and its Disinformation Operation:
Some Theoretical Insights and Implications
for International Politics

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Students enrolled in this program will be required to complete
courses in International Law and International Relations, twoareas that constitute the foundation of any international
career. Students will also take International Presentations,where they will receive focused training on the selection
process of international organisations. This will include thepreparation of application materials and the conducting ofmock, ‘competency based’ interviews – skills that areimportant not only in international organisations, but in any
international setting. Students are also strongly encouraged toundergo an internship in a relevant organization, either inJapan or abroad, to obtain practical experience.

Research Fundamental Subject Cluster

Credits Required

2

international organisations, and multinational corporations
accountable. Prominent international NGOs include Amnesty
International, Oxfam, Save the Children, and Medicins Sans
Frontieres.

Development

Corporate Social Responsibilities
Theory of International Human Rights
Gender Theory
ODA Policy
International Environmental Law

Mandatory elective
4 subjects 8 credits

Theory of Development Education
Theory of Politics and Economies in Asia
Theory of Multi-National Enterprises

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FACULTY
MEMBERSSUPPORT
Kyoko OKUMOTO Dean of Graduate School

Fellowships to cover some of the cost ofparticipation in internships and fieldwork

International Students Scholarship

Support for students engaging in internships and fieldwork at

International students who plan to apply for the scholarshipboth the Master’s and Doctoral levels will be provided throughshould apply only for the 1st exam (in December).

a fellowship system granting a maximum of 200,000 yen per

Feel free to contact with us, Admission Center.

student to cover up to one half of total expenses incurred forround trip, accommodations, and travel insurance.

Tuition Reduction Scholarship :240,000 yen reduction of each semester’s tuition
for two years(Master’s Program)/three years(Doctoral Program)A dedicated area for graduate students will be establishedwithin the LMS (Learning Management System), an online
study and research support interface that can be accessedfrom both on and off campus.
We will develop this research environment to enable students
to continuously keep track of their individual research activities
on an ongoing basis, particularly those that form part of their

Tuition Fee Reduction of 375,000 Yen
for the Third Year of the Doctoral Program

Courses
Master's Program

Theory and Practice of Conflict Transformation,
Theory and Practice on Workshops,
Research Guidance M

Doctoral (PhD) Program

Research on Conflict Transformation by
Peaceful Means,
Research on Facilitation and Mediation,
Research Guidance D

MessageAnyone who is interested in how tomake "dynamic peace" is welcome toOJU Graduate School! Peace is a
dynamic process, and needs to beunderstood with new perspectives. A
concept of "conflict" helps and we, as
mediators/facilitators/citizen-artists,
play an incredible role in it. Hope you
join us to make peace together!

Mitsuko MAEDA
Major Research Themes
My research field is comparative and international
education. Based on my experience of development
assistance in low-income countries, my researchinterests include educational development,international cooperation, teacher education,science education, inter-cultural education, teaching
methods, and academic dishonesty.

System for Working Adult Students
Tuition Fee Exemption

Research Support Systems

Master’s or Doctoral thesis.

Major Research Themes

In the field of Peace and Conflict Studies -- conflict
resolution & transformation, peace education &training, restorative justice & dialogue, andnonviolent direct intervention. For practical
approaches -- mediation & facilitation and thearts-based approaches using creative methods.
Areas/levels of work -- NGOs/CSOs activities fromthe micro (individual) to the macro/mega (Northeast
Asia).

Courses
Master's Program

Theory of Development Education,
Research Methodology,Policy of International
Cooperation in Education,
Research Guidance M

Doctoral (PhD) Program

Research on Development Education,
Research on Policy of International Cooperationin Education, Research Guidance D

Message“The important thing is not to stopquestioning; curiosity has its own
reason for existing”−Albert Einstein
I believe that my task as a professor
is to develop and stretch student’s
intellectual curiosity.

Omi HATASHIN
Major Research Themes
Anglo-American Law (common law); comparative
law; legal history; civil liberties and human rights;
equity & trusts, negotiorum gestio & unjustified
enrichment and condictiones; law and gender.
English school of international relations.

Eligibility: Individuals in the third year of the doctoral program
who were aged 30 years or older at the time of enrollment andhave an income below a specified threshold, demonstrating aneed for financial assistance.

Courses
Master's Program

Minority Rights, International Human Rights Law,
Theory of Comparative Politics,
Theory of Civil Politics,
Research Guidance M

Doctoral (PhD) Program

MessageThose who want to study humanrights seriously, please do nothesitate to come. Those who areinterested in the history of law,gender and culture, join us, too.
'Education is your life. Keep it well.'Comparative Research on Human Rights Law,
Research Guidance D*This scholarship cannot be combined with the International
Students Scholarship.

Saul TAKAHASHI
Major Research Themes

Please contact the Admission Centerfor further information.

Within the broad field of international human rights, mymain research interests include the effectiveness of UN
human rights mechanisms, and the UN in general, in
ensuring that human rights are protected globally. I have a
special focus on Palestine and on lslamophobia in Europe,in particular in the context of the 'Global War on Terror.' Asa pet project, I am also interested in exploring how theUmmah can function as a protector of rights. I am a lawyer
by training but am mindful that law is not a panacea, andwelcome perspectives from other disciplines, including
political science, post colonial studies, and others.

E-mail : admi@wilmina.ac.jp

Courses
Master's Program

Refugees, Forced Migration, and Human Rights,
Theory of International Human Rights,
Management of NGOs for International
Cooperation, International Presentations,
Research Guidance M

Doctoral (PhD) Program

Research on International Human Rights,
Research Guidance D

MessageOJU is a very special place, as oursmall size allows us to give attention
to the individual needs and researchinterests of students. I will neverpretend to have all the answers toyour questions, but I do promise that
I will search for them together withyou!

Kazuko HIKAWA
Major Research Themes

Within the field of international peace and security,
my main research interests are nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation (in particular safeguards
systems to ensure nuclear non-proliferation andeffective ways to achieve elimination of nuclear
weapons). I served as a diplomat with the foreign
service for 24 years. Building on this experience, I
pursue research in the belief that academic studies
can make concrete contributions to international
politics.

Courses
Master's Program

Theory of International Relations,
Theory of Peace and Security,
International Law,
Research Guidance M

Doctoral (PhD) Program

Research on International Disarmament Law,
Research on Peace and Security,
Research Guidance D

Message
What can we, or do we need to, do tomaintain "International Peace andSecurity", the primary purpose of theUnited Nations? Let's join researcheson this important topic from theperspectives of international law,
security, disarmament and non-proliferation.

Yumiko ENJO
Major Research Themes
The focus of my research is on conflict and its
causes and effects. In particular, I study women,internally displaced persons (IDPs) andrefugees.

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ADMISSION
INFORMATION

Admission Requirements
Master's Program

Graduate School of International Collaboration and Coexistence in the 21st Century
Master’s & Doctoral Courses of Peace Studies and Human Rights Studies

The number of students to be admitted per year
Master's Program

Doctoral Program
4 students-females only

10 students-females only

Entrance Examination Fee
Master's Program

Doctoral Program

10,000-yen (Not refundable)

10,000-yen (Not refundable)

Tuition and Fees
Master's Program

Doctoral Program

Admission Fee

200,000-yen

Admission Fee

200,000-yen

Tuition Fee

750,000-yen

Tuition Fee

750,000-yen

Total amount

950,000 yen

Total amount

950,000 yen

Application Period

ExamInterview / English writing test

Notice of Result

Admission Procedure

Mail

Hand in to OfficeNovember 28 (Tue.) throughDecember 4 (Mon.), 2023

December 4 (Mon.),5 (Tue.), 2023

December 10 (Sun.), 2023

December 15 (Fri.), 2023

March 11 (Mon.), 2024

January 9 (Tue.) through15 (Mon.), 2024

January 15 (Mon.),16 (Tue.), 2024

January 21 (Sun.), 2024

January 26 (Fri.), 2024

March 11 (Mon.), 2024

February 7 (Wed.) through13 (Tue.), 2024

February 13 (Tue.),
14 (Wed.), 2024

February 21 (Wed.), 2024

February 22 (Thu.), 2024

March 15 (Fri.), 2024

March 8 (Fri.) through15 (Fri.) , 2024

March 15 (Fri.),
16 (Sat.), 2024

March 23 (Sat.) , 2024

March 23 (Sat.) , 2024

March 27 (Wed.), 2024

From 10:00 to 17:00

International students who plan to apply for the scholarship should apply only for the 1st exam (in December).

Please contact us, Admission Center before you apply.

Osaka Jogakuin University
2-26-54, Tamatsukuri, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0004, Japan
Phone : +81-6-6761-9369

Fax : +81-6-6761-9373

URL : https://www.wilmina.ac.jp/

9You must have TOEIC L&R 700 points or above, TOEFL (iBT) 75
points or above, or equivalent English level and must be female
and meet one of the following requirements:

You must have TOEIC L&R 700 points or above, TOEFL (iBT) 75
points or above, or equivalent English level and must be female
and meet one of the following requirements:.

a) Graduated 4-year university or college in Japan.
b) Earned a degree according to Article 68(2-3) of the School
Education Law of Japan.
c) Successfully completed at least 3 years at Osaka Jogakuin
University, Department of International & English
Interdisciplinary Studies Course and are recommended by
Osaka Jogakuin University with excellent results and an
adequate number of credits.
d) Have at least two years of experience at a Japanese orforeign organization that is related to international issues
and/or human rights. Also, this person needs the equivalentlevel of learning from a four-year undergraduate institution asassessed by Osaka Jogakuin University Graduate School.
e) Successfully completed 16-year school education program
abroad.
f) Designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology of Japan.

a) Earned a Master’s degree in Japanb) Earned a Master’s degree abroadc)Completed one year of study of Master’s Program at Osaka
Jogakuin University Graduate School, International
Collaboration and Coexistence in the 21st Century Course of
Peace Studies and Human Rights Studies and recommended
by Osaka Jogakuin University.
d) Has at least two years of experience at a Japanese or foreignorganization that is related to international issues and/or humanrights. Also, have an equivalent level of learning from a
Master’s Program as assessed by Osaka Jogakuin University
Graduate School.
e) Designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology of Japan.

NOTES:
1) Even if you do not have a qualification of graduation from a four-year college
or university, such as you graduated a two-year college, a technical college,
or a special training college, we may admit the applicant if you are assessed
as having the equivalent level of learning from a four-year undergraduate
institution. Osaka Jogakuin University Graduate School will assess thequalifications of the applicant if you are 22 years old or older and meet therequirement d) above.
2) We may admit the applicant of age 22 years old or older when you areassessed as having the equivalent level of learning from a four-year
undergraduate institution even if you do not meet the requirement d) above
because of the education system in your home country.

2024 Spring Entry

Admission Schedule

Doctoral ProgramE-mail : admi@wilmina.ac.jp

Required Application Documents to Submit
Master's Program① Application Form (Fixed form)② Research Plan
③ Letter of Recommendation (Must be sealed)④ Curriculum vitae and related information (Only if you havework experience) (Application form page 2)⑤ Copy of your English proficiency exam score or certificate toprove your English level, if you are not a native English
speaker.
⑥ Transcript from undergraduate or graduate educational
institution attended (Must be sealed)⑦ Certificate of graduation or Certificate of expected graduation⑧ Entrance Exam Fee (10,000yen) Receipt⑨ Defraying Expenses Plan (Fixed form) (Admission fromabroad only) (International students only)⑩ Copy of your Passport (ID pages, only) (Admission fromabroad only) (International students only)⑪ Copy of Visa to Japan (All pages) (International student whostays in Japan only)⑫ Copy of A Residence Card issued by the mayor of city, town,
village or special district(International student who stays inJapan only)⑬ Certification of funding by Japanese government for foreign
students* Forms No. ① & ④, and ⑨ can be downloaded from our
website (https://www.oj-navi.net/exam-info/graduate-school)

Doctoral Program① Application Form (Fixed form)② Research Plan
③ Letter of Recommendation (Must be sealed)④ Curriculum vitae and related information (Only if you have work
experience) (Fixed form page 2)⑤ Copy of your English proficiency exam score or certificate toprove your English level, if you are not a native English speaker.
⑥ Transcript from undergraduate or graduate educational
institution attended(Must be sealed)⑦ Certificate of graduation or Certificate of expected graduation⑧ Entrance Exam Fee (10,000yen) Receipt⑨ Defraying Expenses Plan (Fixed form) (Admission from abroadonly) (International students only)⑩Copy of Passport (ID pages only) (Admission from abroad only)(International students only)⑪Copy of Visa to Japan (All pages) (International student whostays in Japan only)⑫Copy of A Residence Card issued by the mayor of city, town,
village or special district in Japan (International student whostays in Japan only)⑬Certification of funding by Japanese government for foreign
students.
* Forms No. ① & ④, and ⑨ can be downloaded from our website(https://www.oj-navi.net/exam-info/graduate-school)★ An applicant may be requested to submit a copy of Master
Thesis or other published theses or books.
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