NUCB Undergraduate School

APPLICATIONGUIDE 2024
GLOBAL BBASPRING & AUTUMN 2024
ENROLLMENT

CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION
Spring 2024 Autumn 2024

NUCB Undergraduate School seeks to admit students, irrespective of nationality, who demonstrate academic excellence and personal growth potential. Our university iscommitted to educating innovative and ethical leaders who embody the 'Frontier Spirit' by encouraging independent and creative thinking. To achieve this, we employ aholistic approach to admissions, seeking students who can thrive in our active learning environment that utilizes the case teaching method. We value diversity in
educational and cultural backgrounds, as it brings fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our student community. We believe that a diverse student body fosters anenvironment where pioneering ideas can flourish.
Academic and Personal Drive: We are looking for individuals who are committed to academic excellence and personal growth. Our university provides a platform forstudents to challenge themselves and reach their full potential.
Independent and Creative Thinking: We value students who can think critically and outside the box. Our goal is to nurture individuals who can approach problems fromdifferent angles and develop innovative solutions.
Holistic Criteria: Our admissions process considers various factors beyond academic achievements, such as extracurricular involvement, leadership potential, and personalqualities. We believe in identifying well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to our university community.
Active Learning Environment: NUCB Undergraduate School adopts the case teaching method, which emphasizes active participation and practical application ofknowledge. We seek students who are eager to engage in discussions, collaborate with peers, and apply their learning to real-world scenarios.
Cultural and Educational Diversity: We encourage applications from candidates with diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. This diversity enriches the learning
experience and encourages the exploration of different perspectives.

FRONTIER SPIRITADMISSIONS POLICYAt NUCB Undergraduate School, we seek applicants who possess the following
qualities:

The NUCB Frontier Spirit represents the core values and guiding principles upheldby the NUCB Undergraduate School. It is an ethos that underpins the institution's
educational philosophy and the development of its students. Frontier Spirit refers
to our mission to create leaders rather than followers, to grow young persons who
think creatively and independently, and to impart to students the skills andqualities that they will need to become pioneers in the future.

• Those who have completed a high school curriculum and acquired the logicalthinking and communication skills required for higher education.
• Those who have acquired the thinking, judgment, and expressiveness to solve
problems for which no single answer can be determined.
• Those who are able to respect others and accept various points of view andvalues, with an attitude to take initiative to learn in diverse environments andhave a broad perspective to play an active role in the international community.

The NUCB Frontier Spirit is characterized by a proactive and enterprising mindset,
a readiness to explore uncharted territories, and a determination to overcome
challenges. It encompasses a pioneering spirit, a thirst for knowledge, and a drivefor continuous improvement. Students who embrace the NUCB Frontier Spirit
exhibit qualities such as ambition, resilience, creativity, and a willingness to takecalculated risks. They are encouraged to push boundaries, think critically, andactively seek innovative solutions to complex problems. Through the integration of
the case method and dynamic learning classes, NUCB aims to instill the Frontier
Spirit within its students, equipping them with the necessary skills and mindset tothrive in the global business arena.

CASE METHOD
Prospective students are required to review the teaching methodology used at
NUCB Undergraduate school before applying to the Global BBA Program. The
case method, which forms the core of the academic experience, emphasizes
learning by doing and aims to equip students with the skills necessary for strategic
decision-making in real-world business scenarios. Through active participation in
dynamic learning classes, students contribute their own ideas and engage in casediscussions, allowing them to work on complex problems and develop effective
listening, response, and public speaking skills. If you are driven by active
participation and enjoy the excitement of problem-solving, the NUCB Global BBA
program is an excellent choice for you.

Important Notes on Applications
1. Under no circumstances can we accept incomplete applications, lateapplications, or applications that are not accompanied by full payment of theprescribed application fee by the corresponding deadline. Furthermore,
supplemental application materials will not be accepted after the end of theapplication period except when special permission has been granted.
Therefore, you should make sure you have prepared all the required
documentation before submitting your application.
2. NUCB does not notify applicants about missing or incomplete application parts;
it is the applicant's responsibility to complete the application by the given
deadline.

ROADMAP TO ENROLLMENT
STEP 1ONLINE APPLICATION
Confirm your eligibility in the application guide, then complete theonline application by paying the application fee.

STEP 2UPLOAD DOCUMENTS
Submit digital copies of required documents through the online
submission portal.

STEP 3ISSUE INTERVIEW INFORMATION
Candidates who pass the document screening will be invited to an
online interview.

STEP 4ADMISSION RESULT
Notification will be sent via E-mail to all applicants.

STEP 5

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
Enrolling students must send certified copies of their uploaded
application documents to NUCB by post. Please retain all
documents submitted during the application process. Failure toprovide consistent documents or inability to submit the necessary
documents after acceptance may result in the revocation of youradmission to NUCB. Admitted applicants must adhere to thespecified deadlines by completing all enrollment procedure
payments and submitting the required documents. Please refer tothe Admissions Procedure for detailed information. Late submissionof required enrollment payments and documents will not be
accepted.

3. The following policy applies in the event that information provided in theapplication or the individual eligibility review is discovered to be incorrect or
fraudulent, regardless of the reason:
A. While the applicant is in the application or screening process: The applicant will
be deemed to be ineligible for the Global BBA Program, and the application
fee will not be refunded.
B. After the applicant has been accepted for enrollment: The applicant's
acceptance for enrollment will be revoked, and the application fee he/she has
paid will not be refunded.
C. After the applicant has enrolled in the Global BBA Program: The applicant will
be expelled from the program, and neither the application fee nor the required
academic fees and expenses he/she has paid will be refunded.
4. Expected Graduation from High School: If you have an "expected graduationfrom high school" status, it is mandatory to graduate before the university
orientation. Failure to do so will result in enrollment cancellation.

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APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY

Requirement 2: Language Proficiency

You must fulfill both Requirement 1 and Requirement 2:

Requirement 1: Educational Qualifications• You must have graduated or be scheduled to graduate from a high school (orsecondary school) determined by the Japanese School Education Act or have an
academic background equivalent to one of the following educational criteria by
the time of enrollment to NUCB.
• Applicants must meet one of the following criteria before the enrollment date at
NUCB. Meeting the qualifications does not guarantee admission. For mostapplicants, this means you must have:

TOEFL
iBT®

IELTS
Academic
ModuleDuolingo
English Test
DET

TOEIC®
L&R Test

PTE
Academic

EIKEN

61

5.5
(Overall Band)

90

700

50

Grade
pre-1

• Tests must be taken within 2 years from the date of application.
• Typically students within the range of TOEFL iBT 80-100 or IELTS 6.0-7.0.
• For a comprehensive list of accepted English qualifications for the Global BBA
Program, including the test waiver form, please refer here:
https://www.nucba.ac.jp/en/download/• TOEFL must be sent via ETS. The institution code of NUCB is B407.

1. Completed a 12-year standard education curriculum at an educational
institution.

English-basis applicants are not required to submit an English proficiency testscore if:If you will not complete a 12-year standard education curriculum, you must have an
academic background equivalent to one of the following educational criteria by
the time of enrollment* to NUCB:• Completed or will complete your 12th year of formal education in Antigua andBarbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Canada (excluding Quebec),
Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis,
Singapore, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, or
the USA.
• Taken or will take your most recent 3 years of formal education before enrollingat NUCB in the English language in a country other than those listed above andsubmit a letter from your school stating that you have taken all of your subjects in
English for the past 3 years (Complete Test Score Waiver Request Form).
• Received or will receive an International Baccalaureate Diploma with English as
the language of instruction.
• Graduated from a bachelor’s degree program or master’s degree program thatwas conducted entirely in English.
• You have received one of the following standardized test scores: New SAT(Evidence-Based Reading and Writing): 540 and above・ACT: 21 and above

2. Completed a standard overseas education curriculum at an educational
institution in Japan designated by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT).
3. Completed an upper secondary course at a special training college designatedby MEXT.
4. Completed a standard education curriculum in less than 12 years at an overseas
institution and have completed a curriculum at a preparatory education
institution designated by MEXT or at an educational center designated by
MEXT.
5. Received an International Baccalaureate Diploma, Abitur, Baccalaureate
Diploma, or GCE A-Level results.
6. Completed a 12-year standard education curriculum accredited by aninternational evaluation group (WASC, CIS, ACSI).
7. Be at least 18 years of age and have passed an official examination that shows
academic background equivalent or superior to that obtained from a 12-year
standard education curriculum.
8. Be at least 18 years of age and have been recognized through an individual
screening by NUCB as having an academic background equivalent to or higher
than a high school graduate (having received a GED).
9. Completed a standard education curriculum equivalent to at least 11 years at an
educational institution designated by MEXT or be expected to do so by thedate of enrollment should the standard education curriculum of your country or
region not exceed 11 years (applicable as of April 1, 2023: standard education
curricula in Belarus, Myanmar, Peru, Russia, Sudan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan).

EVALUATION
Residents in Japan: Document Screening・Online Interview
Residents outside of Japan: Document Screening・Online Interview
NUCB conducts a holistic overview of a candidate in respect to admissions.
Therefore, there are no minimum requirements or specific courses to be taken.
Those that have taken university admissions qualifications such as IB, SAT, AP etc,
will be used alongside other exam results and credentials, to evaluate applicants in
our university admissions process.

At the time of application, you must submit documents online proving that you willmeet one of the above educational criteria by the time of enrollment to NUCB.
After receiving your final results, you must submit further documentation by post
proving that you have successfully met the required educational criteria in order toenroll at NUCB. Failure to submit such documentation in a timely manner may
result in your acceptance to NUCB being revoked. If you possess an academic
background other than those listed above, you may confirm further details via theInquiry Form here: https://www.nucba.ac.jp/en/contact/• SAT Code: 7693
• AP / ACT Code: 4627
• IB Code: 038743

TUITION & FEES

Additional Information

Application Fee: 20,000 JPY
4-Year Total Tuition: 4,865,000 JPY (Includes 270,000 JPY entrance fee)

Applicants who have completed a 12-year (or longer) school curriculum in less than
12 years due to valid reasons (e.g., grade skipping) are considered to have fulfilled
the stated requirements. To verify eligibility, applicants must submit an official
document that explains the reasons for their early completion. Additionally,
individuals who have successfully passed an examination demonstrating academic
proficiency equivalent to 12 years of formal education, such as the GED (General
Educational Development) test or another recognized high school equivalency
exam, are eligible to apply.

Students accepted to the program are required to pay the first semester’s fee aswell as the entrance fee to secure their place.
Spring Entrants: Payment 1: 270,000 JPY + Payment 2: 600,500 JPY = 870,500JPY
Autumn Entrants: Payment 1: 270,000 JPY + Payment 2: 592,000 JPY = 862,000 JPY
A full breakdown of tuition and fees can be found here:
https://www.nucba.ac.jp/en/support/
Fees are subject to change.

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS

Students may request a refund of fees paid at the time of enrollment foradmissions; however, this refund is only applicable if the students submit thenecessary documents to NUCB. The entrance fee of 270,000 JPY is non-refundable
under any circumstance and cannot be reimbursed.

NUCB accepts transfer students from students residing in Japan and outside ofJapan to transfer into the second or third year of a four-year program. Please referto the website for further information.
https://www.nucba.ac.jp/en/admission/schedule/

SCHOLARSHIPS & TUITION REDUCTION
We support academically outstanding students with more than 20 kinds of unique
Scholarships. Pre-admission scholarships are announced together with the letter of
acceptance before any financial commitment. There are tuition reduction
scholarships up to 900,000 JPY per year. The minimum pre-admission scholarshipis a MacBook Air.
There are various other scholarships available such as International Baccalaureate(IBDP), International Dormitories rent discount, flights for study abroad programs,
and JASSO Honors.More information can be found here:
https://www.nucba.ac.jp/en/scholarship/

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APPLICATION SCHEDULE
Stages of application are windows where your complete application must be received. Each stage is given equal consideration.

ADMISSION SPRING 2024
Stage

Application Period

Interview

Admission Result

Payment 1 Deadline

Payment 2 Deadline

12023 Jun 05 ~ Jun 16

2023 Jun 19 ~ Jun 30

2023 Jul 03 ~ Jul 14

2023 Aug 04

2023 Sep 01

22023 Jul 10 ~ Jul 21

2023 Jul 24 ~ Aug 04

2023 Aug 07 ~ Aug 18

2023 Sep 222023 Oct 2032023 Sep 04 ~ Sep 152023 Sep 18 ~ Sep 292023 Oct 02 ~ Oct 132023 Nov 102023 Dec 08

42023 Oct 09 ~ Oct 202023 Oct 23 ~ Nov 03

2023 Nov 06 ~ Nov 17

2023 Dec 152024 Jan 05

52023 Nov 6 ~ Nov 17

2023 Nov 20 ~ Dec 01

2023 Dec 04 ~ Dec 152024 Jan 122024 Jan 26

62023 Nov 27 ~ Dec 08

2023 Dec 11 ~ Dec 222023 Dec 25 ~ 2024 Jan 122024 Feb 02

2024 Feb 167*2024 Jan 15 ~ Feb 02

2024 Jan 29 ~ Feb 162024 Feb 12 ~ Mar 01

2024 Mar 15

ADMISSION AUTUMN 2024
Stage

Application Period

Interview

Admission Result

Payment 1 Deadline

Payment 2 Deadline

12023 Oct 9 ~ Oct 202023 Oct 23 ~ Nov 03

2023 Nov 06 ~ Nov 17

2023 Dec 152024 Jan 05

22023 Nov 06 ~ Nov 17

2023 Nov 20 ~ Dec 01

2023 Dec 04 ~ Dec 152024 Jan 122024 Feb 1632023 Nov 27 ~ Dec 08

2023 Dec 11 ~ Dec 222023 Dec 25~ 2024 Jan 122024 Feb 09

2024 Mar 08

42024 Jan 15 ~ Jan 26

2024 Jan 29 ~ Feb 09

2024 Feb 12 ~ Feb 23

2024 Mar 22

2024 Apr 1952024 Feb 05 ~ Feb 162024 Feb 19 ~ Mar 01

2024 Mar 04 ~ Mar 15

2024 Apr 12

2024 May 10

62024 Mar 04 ~ Mar 15

2024 Mar 18 ~ Mar 29

2024 Apr 01 ~ Apr 12

2024 May 102024 Jun 07

2024 Jun 07

72024 Apr 01 ~ Apr 12

2024 Apr 15 ~ Apr 26

2024 Apr 29 ~ May 10

82024 May 13 ~ May 24

2024 May 27 ~ Jun 07

2024 Jun 10 ~ Jun 21

2024 Jul 05

9*2024 Jun 10 ~ Jul 05

2024 Jun 24 ~ Jul 19

2024 Jul 01 ~ Jul 26

2024 Aug 02

2024 Jun 28*Domestic applicants only・Those that hold a valid residence status for Japan
Notification of interview will be sent via E-mail only. The admission result will be sent to all applicants by E-mail. We will not disclose the results of an application by
telephone or fax.

Important Notes Regarding Applications• The University will check application documents after each application deadline and contact applicants by E-mail. It is the applicant’s responsibility to regularly check
E-mail communication and respond in a timely manner. Please check your E-mail filters and enable settings to be able to receive E-mail from “@nucba.ac.jp”• Details of the interview, such as the interview method, venue, date, and time, will be determined by the University and notified by E-mail to the applicant.
• Applicants cannot choose the interview method, venue, date or time.
• Applicants do not need to come to NUCB for the interview.
• The University will not bear any responsibility for the cost incurred due to the change of interview date.
• If any changes are made to the interview arrangements, the University will inform the applicants by phone and/or by E-mail.
• Unless specified otherwise, all times and dates in the Application Schedule are in Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+09).
• All application material must be uploaded by 23:59 (Japan Standard Time) on the day of the application deadline.
• Application fee is non-refundable.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Online Application & Application Fee

6. Application Essays

http://www.nucba.ac.jp/nete

Essays play a critical role in evaluating your candidacy for our university. Each essay
question presents an opportunity for us to gain deeper insights into your uniquequalities and motivations. Plagiarism, including any content generated by Chat
GPT, is strictly prohibited and will result in the failure of your application.

Please complete the online application and pay the application fee of 20,000 JPY+ 500 JPY Transaction Fee. If you do not have access to a credit card pleasecontact the admissions office regarding bank transfers.

You must answer all three questions. Each answer should be limited to one page.
1. Explain your reasons for applying to our program, highlighting any specificcourses or professors that have captured your interest.
2. Reflect upon a past experience where you assumed an active leadership rolethat aligns with the NUCB school motto, "Frontier Spirit." Describe the situationin detail, highlighting your responsibilities, actions, and the impact you made asa leader.

2. Letter of Recommendation
As part of the application process, it is your responsibility to obtain a letter ofrecommendation from either your last educational institution or a supervisor fromyour previous workplace or internship. Please refer here for the template.
https://www.nucba.ac.jp/en/download

3. Identify a business leader whom you admire and provide a comprehensive
description of their qualities, characteristics, and achievements. Share theirname and explain why they serve as a role model for you.

We highly encourage you to utilize the provided form for your recommendation
letter, as it ensures that all necessary information is included in a standardized
format. However, if there are specific details or circumstances that you believe canonly be effectively conveyed through an additional letter, you may submit it alongwith your application materials.

7. Copy of passport
If you have a valid passport, upload a digital copy of the information page showing
your name, photograph, and passport number. If you have previously entered
Japan, also submit a copy of your passport pages with the immigration stamps
showing your most recent arrival to and departure from Japan. You are still eligible
to apply if you do not have a valid passport.

3. Document Proving English Proficiency
You must meet the English language proficiency requirements. Certain applicants
may be exempt from having to submit a language proficiency test score. Refer topage 2 for more details.

8. Proof of Finances

If you have evidence of English proficiency from tests other than indicated in thefull list of accepted scores, please contact the International Admissions Office byE-mail two weeks prior to the beginning day for accepting applications.

You must submit proof of your financial resources along with your applicationmaterials. This may include bank statements, tax documents indicating annual
income, or any other relevant financial holdings. These documents serve to verify
your ability to fund your education and ensure that you can meet the financial
obligations associated with your studies.

4. Academic Transcripts & Standardized Tests
If you have not yet graduated from high school, upload your most recent
academic transcripts covering a period of at least two years. The transcripts mustbe issued within two months of the date of your application submission.

9. Photograph
Upload a photograph of yourself taken within the past three months, showing afront view above chest level with a plain background. Caps and hats are not allowed.

If you have already graduated from high school, upload the last three years of yourmost recent academic transcripts. If you have been enrolled in university or
another higher education institution for over one year at the time of application,
also upload the academic transcripts from your study at that institution.

10. Residence Card

If transcripts are not in English or Japanese, please provide a certified translationof the documents. Please submit standardized tests if you have taken them.

Applicable only to applicants who currently hold a valid Japanese status ofresidence.

5. Certificate of Graduation・Expected Graduation※ Academic Honors & Extracurricular Activities

If you have not yet graduated from high school, upload a document that states thedetails of your expected graduation date. If you have graduated from high school,
upload a copy of your high school graduation certificate. If you have alreadygraduated from a university or another higher education institution at the time of
application, upload a copy of your graduation certificate from the school.

If you have received any academic honors or actively participated in extracurricular
activities such as student council, volunteer work, sports competitions, or othernotable achievements, you can submit relevant certificates as supplementary
information along with your application. These certificates serve as supporting
documentation to showcase your accomplishments and involvement beyond
academic achievements.

FAQ
Please refer to our FAQ here for further information.

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MAIL intl_adm@nucba.ac.jp
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