Graduate Exchange Student Application
Application Procedures for Exchange Students
[STEP 1] STUDENT NOMINATION
Students in our partner universities must be nominated by their home institutions before beginning the application process. The home institution has to complete HU’s Nomination List excel format(*) with the basic information about the student selected for the exchange and submit it to Hitotsubashi University through the Nomination List Upload form.
*Online NOMINATION (Autumn-Winter 2023): February 1 - March 15, 2023
[STEP 2] ONLINE REGISTRATION
The nominated student must complete an online registration form with their personal data and current courses.
*Online Application (Autumn-Winter 2023): DEADLINE March 31, 2023
↓↓*Autumn-Winter 2023 program APPLICATION HERE!!↓↓
>> ONLINE REGISTRATION (GRADUATE)
[STEP 3] SUBMIT APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Students and their home institutions must send all of the application documents by e-mail and/or postal mail to the Educational Affairs Division Section 4 by the designated deadline through their home istutituions' student exchange office.
Direct applications from students with no nomination by their home institutions will not be accepted.
Please check on the below Document Checklist to download the application forms.
If any changes are made after the document submission, you must promptly notify us by e-mail.
Nomination / Application Deadline for Admission
- Deadline for Autumn-Winter 2023 Admission: OPEN
Nomination Deadline: March 15, 2023 Application Deadline: March 31, 2023 - Deadline for Spring-Summer 2024 Admission: Before OPEN
Nomination Deadline: September 15, 2023 Application Deadline: September 29, 2023
Student Exchange Admission Schedule
Please refer to this admission schedule for the overall schedule.
Please check this schedule and our academic calendar before applying and ensure that the time frames meet any expected deadlines/procedures at your home institution before/after your student exchange at Hitotsubashi University.
Please note that Hitotsubashi University does not accomodate any requests from students to release any information about their grades before the unviersity's designated official grade release day.
Options for Graduate Exchange Students
There are four options for graduate-level student exchange.
1. Research under a Supervisor
Acceptance under this option is subject to the availability of a suitable supervisor and resources, and to the content of the application.
2. Enroll in Courses Conducted in Japanese
Both undergraduate and graduate courses conducted in Japanese are available. Applicants must possess a minimum Japanese language proficiency of JLPT Level 2, N2, or equivalent. Please note however that in practice JLPT Level 2 is generally insufficient for most courses, particularly for courses at the graduate level. Please refer to the web syllabus for the details of each course.
3. Enroll in Courses Conducted in English
There are some graduate and undergraduate courses conducted in English, but most of them are undergraduate-level only. Applicants must possess a minimum English language proficiency of TOEFL PBT 550, iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. A list of courses taught in English (HGP course list), mostly undergraduate-level courses, is available on the HGP website. Please refer to the web syllabus for the details of each course.
4. Enroll in Japanese Language Education Courses
Hitotsubashi University offers a wide variety of Japanese Language Education Courses ranging from introductory to advanced levels. Most courses are credited as undergraduate courses with a few exceptions for advanced Japanese language courses for graduate students. Please refer to the list of Japanese language courses, and to the web syllabus for the details of each course.
Document Checklist
| No. | Documents to be prepared by the applicant: | Submit via | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confidential Reference Form |  |
Should be completed by a person who can describe your academic potential. Required for everyone. |
| 2 | Official Transcript(s) *Cumulative | |
All attended semesters should be included. *Indicate clearly the number of credits and grades earned during the last academic year. |
| 3 | Copy of the English Test Score or JLPT Certificate | |
Not required for those from our partner universities where the exemptions for English proficiency apply. Click here to see the Language Requirements for more details. | 4 | (Only if necessary*) Personal Information Registration for COE Application >> Visa application procedures *Not required for those who enter Japan with a Japanese citizenship or Japanese passport. |
Online | Please refer to Appendix. 1 first and complete the form. ■COE application form is organized by HU’s partner law firm on your behalf. Please wait for a first contact email from them and then, follow their instruction. |
| 5 | (Only if necessary*) Statement of Financial Support *Not required for those who enter Japan with a Japanese citizenship or Japanese passport. |
+ Online |
Required for those who only apply for COE. ■For the documents No. 4, 5, and 6, please follow the instruction by HU’s partner law firm. |
| 6 | (Only if necessary*) Proof document(s) of Financial Support in English or Japanese *Not required for those who enter Japan with a Japanese citizenship or Japanese passport. |
+ Online |
Supporting documents of your financial support (e.g., certificates of bank balance, tax certificate, or scholarship, etc.) ■For the documents No. 4, 5, and 6, please follow the instruction by HU’s partner law firm. |
| 7 | (Only if necessary) Accommodation Requesting Forms for Students with Disabilities (zip file) |
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*Needs to be submitted only if a student requests support. Should be completed and signed by the student. Please refer to and submit all of the following documents:
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| No. | Documents to be prepared by the home institution: | Submit via | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Letter of Verification | |
Please complete and sign the form. |
| 10 | Nomination List for JASSO Scholarship Application | |
Please read though the eligibility first on page 1. If your students are eligible and wish to apply for this scholarship, please assign a rank to your student(s) and sign the form. |
記入上の注意／Instructions
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- Privately Financed Students
- MEXT Scholarship Students
- Exchange Students
- International Student Orientation
- Accommodation