NIFS

For admission in Fall semester, 2027

It's uncertain at present, but we will probably recruit NO more students of NIFS. Instead, we will try to launch a succession program to NIFS. Anyway, we will post some information here around November 2026.

If you are interested in applying to that program, we recommend you to early take one of the English tests: IELTS; TOEFL (iBT); or TOEIC (both L&R and S&W). We expect that a score report of it is required for your application, unless you are a native English speaker.

For admission in Fall semester, 2026

• NIFS Application Guideline
• MEXT Application Guideline
• Forms A–E

The following is a brief summary of NIFS Application Guideline.

Eligibility

NIFS requires, broadly speaking:

• You will newly come Japan from abroad by October 2026.
• Relevant educational background according to whether you will apply 5-year Master's and Doctoral course, or 3-year Doctoral course.
• 2.3 or higher evaluation point average of your latest degree program.
• English language proficiency corresponding to B2 or higher level in CEFR.

Schedule

Procedure

Step 1

Find an appropriate professor in GSIS for your prospective supervisor, and request the consent of acceptance via e-mail directly to that professor.

Step 2

Request the dean or higher position of your last institute to fill out the designated recommendation form.

Step 3

Fill out the registration form and upload files.

The button below will jump you to the form in November 17–28. It is based on Google Form, and requires you to login to your Google account, after creating it if necessary. If you live in a country where Google is not available, please contact NIFS Admissions Office.

Registration Form

Step 4

If you receive instruction from NIFS Admissions Office, pay the application fee by credit card or bank transfer, and take the Zoom interview.