The figure is increasing every year because of the graduate schools emphasis and the plans of universities in recent years. The percentage of university and college graduates choosing to continue their studies at graduate schools is also increasing mainly in science and the engineering fields. In general, entrance examinations for master's programs in graduate schools are given twice a year, once in the fall and the other in the spring of the following year. However, if a school obtains a full student load in the fall examination, applications for the spring may not be accommodated. For candidates taking examinations with an eligibility of university or college graduates, in many cases, examinations are given in foreign languages and specialized areas.
Some graduate schools offer special screening examination for students from other countries.
Graduate Schools Opening to Working Adults Working adults may study at the graduate school level. The number of schools, which offer the entrance examinations for the general public, is increasing. More schools are adopting the double schooling system of day and evening classes for the benefit of working students. Graduate Schools are Undergoing Complete Changes Graduate schools are undergoing changes to adapt themselves to the times, as exemplified by those offering night classes and correspondence programs. They are typical examples of graduate schools of human and social sciences.