For the 2025 Academic Year (Reiwa 7 Year), applications
will be submitted online.
Departments:
School
of Human Sciences
■ Department
of Health and Nutrition
■ Department
of Regional Future Studies
School
of International Studies
■ Department
of International Cultural Studies
■ Department
of International Communication
School
of Medical and Health Sciences
■ Department
of Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy Major / Occupational Therapy Major)
■ Any changes or additions to the content will be announced on
the university's website.
2025 Special Selection (International Students) / Transfer Admission
(International Students) Student Recruitment Guidelines
To empower individuals
We value the individuality of our students. We help them thrive by bringing out their potential and enhancing their ability to contribute to others. This core strength refers to the foundation of both expertise and the human qualities necessary to carry it out. It is the power to create a future society where joy and gratitude circulate.For whom and for what purpose should one utilize their potential? Bunkyo University aims to be an educational and research institution where people come together to think and challenge themselves.
We cultivate individuals who actively engage with the events happening around them and in society, through three core strengths:
1. The Power to Take the First Step
We inspire students' adventurous spirit with the mindset of 'Let's try it first,' helping them develop the power to take the first step. This strength involves being able to express one’s thoughts on various matters in a personal way and, from there, transforming them into constructive discussions and proactive actions.
2. The Power to Keep Growing
We help students continuously grow, not only in their major but also by expanding their expertise into related fields. The power to keep growing leads graduates to have a broad perspective and flexibility to overcome societal changes and live fulfilling lives.
3. The Power to Contribute to Society
We increase opportunities for students to connect with people outside the university, helping them develop the power to contribute to society. To do this, we create an open university that works closely with administrative bodies, companies, organizations, and local communities, making everyone feel, 'This is such an exciting thing happening here!'
The power to contribute to society is nurtured through a campus always filled with students and people, as well as activities in the local community around Eniwa.
Human Science Department, Health and Nutrition Science Program
Desired Student Profile
The International Communication Department seeks individuals with the following qualities, who are eager to solve global issues from an international perspective and are passionate about promoting Hokkaido to the world:
(Knowledge and Skills)
■ Individuals who possess knowledge equivalent to a high school graduate level in English.
■ Individuals who have developed study habits to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills.
(Thinking, Judgment, and Expression)
■ Individuals who possess the ability to apply their foundational knowledge and skills to solve problems, with strong thinking, judgment, and expression skills necessary to address challenges in the international community.
(Interest, Motivation, and Attitude)
■ Individuals who are highly motivated to acquire the language skills needed to understand the world and express themselves in foreign languages.
■ Individuals who have a strong interest in both Hokkaido and the world, with foundational academic ability, logical thinking, and a commitment to addressing issues.
■ Individuals who are eager to collaborate in overseas environments or in local communities as part of their future plans.
Human Science Department, Regional Future Studies Program
Desired Student Profile
The Regional Future Department welcomes individuals who have a strong sense of purpose to develop local communities and are eager to support the realization of a sustainable future society and local communities.
(Knowledge and Skills)
■ Individuals who have a habit of learning and are committed to acquiring basic knowledge and skills.
(Thinking, Judgment, and Expression)
■ Individuals who possess the logical thinking, judgment, and expression skills necessary to solve problems by applying fundamental knowledge and skills needed to thrive in society.
(Interest, Motivation, and Attitude)
■ Individuals who have a strong interest in regional development and the realization of a sustainable society, and are motivated to actively take on challenges.
■ Individuals who wish to collaborate with people from various fields related to the region and push forward with initiatives, while continuously striving to improve their communication skills.
■ Individuals who have the willingness to continue learning and making efforts towards achieving their goals.
■ Individuals who aspire to have a well-rounded perspective on people's lives and seek to cultivate a balanced personality.
Faculty of International Studies, Department of International Liberal Arts
Desired Student Profile
The Department of International Liberal Arts seeks individuals who, with an international perspective essential in today's globalized society, are eager to solve global challenges while loving Hokkaido and having the desire to communicate with the world.
(Knowledge and Skills)
■ Possess knowledge equivalent to a high school graduate’s level of English.
■ Have knowledge equivalent to a high school graduate’s level of social studies to understand international issues.
■ Have established study habits for acquiring basic and fundamental knowledge and skills.
(Thinking, Judgment, and Expression)
■ Possess the thinking, judgment, and expression skills needed to solve problems using the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in international society.
(Interest, Motivation, and Attitude)
■ Strongly motivated to acquire language skills that enable world understanding and self-expression in foreign languages.
■ Have a strong interest in both Hokkaido and the world, with foundational academic skills and logical thinking, and a willingness to address challenges.
■ Have the desire to collaborate in future overseas living or community settings.
Faculty of International Studies, Department of International Communication
Desired Student Profile
The Department of International Communication seeks individuals who, from an international perspective, can address global societal issues while also loving Hokkaido and having the motivation to share it with the world. We seek the following types of students:
(Knowledge and Skills)
■ Individuals who have knowledge equivalent to a high school graduate level in English.
■ Individuals who have developed study habits to acquire basic and fundamental knowledge and skills.
(Thinking, Judgment, and Expression)
■ Individuals who possess the thinking ability, judgment, and expression skills necessary to solve problems by applying the basic knowledge and skills needed to thrive in international society.
(Interest, Motivation, and Attitude)
■ Individuals who are highly motivated to acquire the language skills necessary for understanding the world through foreign languages and for self-expression.
■ Individuals who have a strong interest in both Hokkaido and the world, who possess basic academic ability and logical thinking skills, and who are motivated to address challenges.
■ Individuals who are motivated to work together in overseas settings or in local communities in the future.
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy Program and Occupational Therapy Program).
Desired Student Profile
The Department of Rehabilitation seeks individuals who are motivated to acquire advanced professional knowledge and skills as physical therapists or occupational therapists and wish to actively contribute as part of a rehabilitation team. The department looks for people with the following qualities:
(Knowledge and Skills)
■ Those with a global perspective who can understand diverse lifestyles and viewpoints.
■ Those who have a foundation in scientific and logical thinking.
■ Those who can clearly explain their ideas.
(Thinking, Judgment, and Expression)
■ Those with strong communication skills, able to build relationships with others who have different perspectives.
(Interest, Motivation, and Attitude)
■ Those who have a strong interest in rehabilitation and a proactive attitude toward continuous learning.
■ Those who can act flexibly, sincerely, and with consideration for others.
■ Those who wish to be involved in cutting-edge rehabilitation in medical and caregiving settings.
■ Those who can raise and ponder various questions about human structure, functions, and the background of daily life.
Please make sure to carefully read the "Admissions Policy" (P2–P3) for your desired department.
Selection Categories and Number of Openings
※This is a recruitment for Spring Admission (April 2025 enrollment).
Application Eligibility and Requirements
Eligibility and Requirements Applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
1. Applicants
must declare this university as their sole choice.
2. Applicants
must not hold Japanese nationality.
3. Applicants
must fulfill one of the following conditions (A–E):
■ A:
Completed 12 years of formal education abroad (including those expected
to complete by March 31, 2025) or equivalent qualifications recognized by
the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and
Technology.
■ B:
Hold an International Baccalaureate Diploma awarded by the International
Baccalaureate Organization under the Swiss Civil Code.
■ C:
Hold an Abitur qualification recognized as a university entrance
qualification in the states of the Federal Republic of Germany.
■ D:
Hold a Baccalauréat qualification recognized as a university entrance
qualification in the French Republic.
■ E:
Possess other qualifications deemed equivalent or superior to condition A
by the university.
4. Applicants
must have or expect to have a residence status that does not hinder
university admission.
5. Applicants
must fulfill one of the following conditions (A–E):
■ A:
Took the "Japanese" section of the 2024 Examination for
Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).
■ B:
Took the JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) at level N2 or higher
in 2023 or 2024.
■ C:
Demonstrated equivalent Japanese proficiency to A or B as determined by
the university's own Japanese language proficiency test.
■ D:
Achieved a TOEIC® score of 500 or higher, an Eiken Grade Pre-2, or
equivalent proof of English proficiency.
Note:
Certificates for conditions A, B, and D must be obtained or issued by the
application period.
Note:
Prior registration is required to take the university's own Japanese
language proficiency test (condition C). Please contact the Admissions
and Public Relations Office at least two weeks before the application
period.
Application Documents
(1) Application Method
All applications must be submitted online. Please access the application site from the university's homepage.
Apply online within the application period for each selection process, and send the application documents listed in (2) by postal mail so that they arrive within the application period.You can copy and paste this text as needed!
(2) Application Documents
※ Please submit certificates that are written in Japanese or English. If the certificates are in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach a certified translation by an official institution or a translation with an official seal from your school (including Japanese language education institutions).
Examination Schedule and Details
(1) Examination Schedule
Examination Schedule and Details
(1) Examination Schedule
(2) Examination Time
The examination time will be indicated on the admission ticket.
(3) Examination Venue
The location designated by the university.
Details will be provided individually.
(4) Examination Guidelines
A: Follow the instructions on the notice board at the venue to locate the reception area.
B: Present your admission ticket at the reception at least 30 minutes before the exam starts and take the seat with your exam number.
C: If you forget or lose your admission ticket, request a reissue at the reception before the exam begins.
D: Depending on the number of applicants, interviews may be scheduled in the afternoon. Eating and drinking are allowed in the waiting room, but you must remain in the waiting room or exam room until the exam concludes.
Selection Method
Applicants will be selected based on their application documents, written examination, and interview.
Written Examination (60 minutes):
Japanese (English is permitted upon request).
Note: If you wish to take the exam in English, please indicate this in the relevant section of the application form.
Interview: Conducted online.
※Please be sure to read the "Admissions Policy" (P2–P3) for your desired department.
Selection Categories and Number of Openings
※This recruitment is for Spring Admission (April 2025) or Fall Admission (October 2025).
※The transfer year will be determined based on the number of credits earned.
Application Eligibility and Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
1. The applicant must declare this university as their sole choice.
2. The applicant must not hold Japanese nationality.
3. The applicant must have graduated from a foreign junior college or equivalent by the time of transfer to this university.
4. The applicant must have or expect to have a residence status that does not hinder university admission.
5. The applicant must meet one of the following conditions (A–E):
A: Took the "Japanese" section of the 2024 Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).
B: Took the JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) at level N2 or higher in 2023 or 2024.
C: Demonstrated equivalent Japanese proficiency to A or B as determined by the university's own Japanese language proficiency test.
D: Achieved a TOEIC® score of 500 or higher, an Eiken Grade Pre-2, or equivalent proof of English proficiency.
Note: Certificates for conditions A, B, and D must be obtained or issued by the application period.
Note: Prior registration is required to take the university's own Japanese language proficiency test (condition C). Please contact the Admissions and Public Relations Office at least two weeks before the application period.
Contact Information
Hokkaido Bunkyo University Admissions and Public Relations Office
TEL: 0123-34-0160
FAX: 0123-34-1640
Email: nyushi@do-bunkyodai.ac.jp
Important Notes Regarding Application
■ Depending on the content of the credits earned prior to transfer, it may be necessary to remain enrolled for more than three years before graduation.
■ If you wish to apply for transfer admission, please contact the Admissions and Public Relations Office before submitting your application (at least one week prior to the start of the application period).
Application Documents
(1) Application Method
All applications must be submitted online. Please access the application site from the university's homepage.
Apply online within the application period for each selection process, and mail the application documents listed in (2) so that they arrive within the application period.
(2) Application Documents
※ Please submit certificates that are written in Japanese or English. If the certificates are in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach a certified translation by an official institution or a translation with an official seal from your school (including Japanese language education institutions).
Examination Schedule and Details
(1) Examination Schedule
(2)
Examination Time
The examination time will be indicated on the admission ticket.
(3) Examination Venue
The location designated by the university.
Details will be provided individually.
(4) Examination Guidelines
A: Follow the instructions on the notice board at the venue to locate the reception area.
B: Present your admission ticket at the reception at least 30 minutes before the exam starts and take the seat with your exam number.
C: If you forget or lose your admission ticket, request a reissue at the reception before the exam begins.
D: Depending on the number of applicants, interviews may be scheduled in the afternoon. Eating and drinking are allowed in the waiting room, but you must remain in the waiting room or exam room until the exam concludes.
Selection Method
Applicants will be selected based on their application documents, written examination, and interview.
Written Examination (60 minutes):
Japanese (English is permitted upon request).
Note: If you wish to take the exam in English, please indicate this in the relevant section of the application form.
Interview: Conducted online.
Entrance Examination Fee and Payment Method (Discount for Online Application)
※Please check the payment method on the online application site.
※In addition to the entrance examination fee, an administrative fee will also be charged.
Important Notes Regarding Application
■ Withdrawal after acceptance is not allowed.
■ Application documents and entrance examination fees once accepted cannot be refunded.
■ Applications with incomplete documents will not be accepted.
■ Affix the university's designated address label (printed after registering application information and paying the entrance examination fee on the online application site) on the envelope for submission.
■ The admission ticket will be available for download from your My Page on the application site after your documents are received, up to 3 days before the exam. Be sure to print it and bring it on the day of the exam.
■ Successful candidates will receive a notification of results and enrollment procedure documents by mail. Unsuccessful candidates will also receive a notification of results. Additionally, the results can be checked on the My Page of the application site starting at 9:30 AM on the day of the announcement. Inquiries by phone will not be accepted.
■ To complete the enrollment procedure, successful candidates must submit the required payment and necessary documents as instructed by the deadline for enrollment procedures (a notification of completion will be sent). Be sure to complete the procedures within the deadline. The required documents will be mailed with the result notification.
■ Withdrawal after acceptance will not be allowed unless there is a special reason.
■ Once the enrollment fee has been paid and the enrollment documents submitted, they cannot be refunded.
■ For examinees who contract an infectious disease or are affected by natural or human-made disasters or other unforeseen events, we will take measures to ensure they are not disadvantaged, such as providing alternative examination opportunities. Please check the university’s website for further details.
Additionally, depending on the status of infectious disease outbreaks, health management guidelines and other important notices for examinees may be posted on the university’s website, so please make sure to check regularly.
■ For Accompanying Persons:
Accompanying persons will not be allowed to enter the examination venue. In the case of the Eniwa venue, please check the campus map and notices for the designated waiting area for accompanying persons. There will be no designated waiting areas at regional examination venues.
■ Regarding Malpractice by Examinees:
We will strengthen monitoring during the examination to prevent misconduct. However, if any incidents of misconduct occur, we may file a report with the police.
■ Applicants to the university who fall under the following categories (in accordance with Article 22, Clause 3 of the Enforcement Order of the School Education Act) may require special consideration during the examination and study process. Please be sure to contact the Admissions Office by phone or other means at least 10 days before the start of the application period for each selection process. If necessary, the university may arrange a pre-admission interview with the applicant.
(A) Those with a corrected vision of less than 0.3 in both eyes or those with severe visual impairments other than vision, whose recognition of normal text, figures, etc., is impossible or significantly difficult, even with the use of magnifying glasses or similar aids.
(B) Those with a hearing level of 60 decibels or more in both ears, for whom understanding normal speech is impossible or significantly difficult, even with the use of hearing aids or similar devices.
(C) Those whose physical disabilities (upper limbs, trunk, or lower limbs) make it impossible or difficult to maintain an upright or seated position or to walk.
(D) Those whose physical disabilities (upper limbs, trunk, or lower limbs) make it impossible or difficult to write or perform experiments or practical exercises.
(E) Those with chronic respiratory, heart, kidney, or other conditions that require ongoing medical or lifestyle restrictions, or those with equivalent conditions.
(F) Those in a physically weak state that requires ongoing lifestyle restrictions.
(G) Those with other disabilities requiring special consideration for the examination or study process.
Special Selection (Domestic International Students) / Special Selection (Overseas International Students) Tuition Fees
Faculty of Human Sciences, Department of Health and Nutrition
※Tuition fees, educational enrichment fees, and experimental/clinical practice fees are to be paid annually. The admission fee, new student orientation fee, and alumni association fee are not required after the second year.
※Additional fees will be charged for obtaining educational staff certification (nutrition teacher) qualifications.
※Support association fees and student association fees are to be paid annually. Please note that insurance fees may change. The student association fee will be 5,000 yen from the second year onwards.
※ Students admitted from partner schools and other institutions will be notified separately.
Faculty of Human Sciences, Department of Regional Future Studies
■ Tuition fees, educational enhancement fees, and seminar fees are payable every year. The entrance fee, new student training fee, and alumni association fee are not required after the second year.
■ The supporters' association fee and student association fee are payable every year. Please note that insurance fees may change. The student association fee will be 5,000 yen from the second year onward.
■Students entering from partner schools or similar institutions will be notified separately.
International Faculty - International Liberal Arts Department & International Communication Department (Common)
※Tuition, educational enhancement fees, and seminar fees are payable annually. The entrance fee, new student orientation fee, and alumni association fee are not required after the second year.
※The educational enhancement fee will be 200,000 yen per year starting from the second year.
※The seminar fee will be 150,000 yen per year starting from the second year.
※Additional fees will be charged for the acquisition of teaching qualifications (English teacher for junior high and high school) in the International Communication Department.
※The support association fee and student association fee are payable annually. Please note that the insurance fee may change. The student association fee will be 5,000 yen starting from the second year.
※ Students entering from partner institutions will be notified separately.
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences - Department of Rehabilitation
※Tuition, educational enrichment fees, and experiment/clinical fees are paid annually. The entrance fee, new student orientation fee, and alumni association fees are not required after the second year.
※The support association fee and student association fee are paid annually. Please note that the insurance fee may change. The student association fee will be 5,000 yen from the second year onward.
※ Students admitted through partner institutions will be notified separately.
Transfer Admission (Domestic International Students) / Transfer Admission (Overseas International Students) Tuition Fees
Faculty of International Studies - Department of International Liberal Arts / Department of International Communication (Common)
※Tuition fees, educational enhancement fees, and seminar fees are paid annually. The admission fee and alumni association fee are not required from the second year onwards.
※Support association fees and student association fees are paid annually. Please note that insurance fees may change. The student association fee is 5,000 yen from the second year onwards.
※ Students entering from partner institutions will be notified separately.
Regarding Tuition Fee Reduction
Foreign students can receive a 40% reduction in tuition fees upon application. However, the reduction for graduates of this university cannot be combined with the reduction for foreign students.
Regarding the payment period
Please pay the amount equivalent to the entrance fee by the first deadline for each selection category.
Hokkaido Bunkyo University
〒061-1449, 5-196, Kogane Chuo, Eniwa City, Hokkaido, Japan
*Please enter through the main entrance on the 1st floor of the main building (10-story building).
Phone: (0123) 34-0160
FAX: (0123) 34-1640
Access to Hokkaido Bunkyo University (by JR)
JR Chitose Line (Rapid Train "Airport") -
Sapporo Station to Eniwa Station: 24 minutes
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Chitose Station to Eniwa Station: 6 minutes
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From Eniwa Station: 8-minute walk to the university
Tokyo Venue
Towa Shin Japanese Language School, 5th Floor
4-23-8 Tōwa, Adachi-ku, Tokyo
(Nearest Station: Kameari Station)
※For inquiries regarding the exam, please contact the university's Admissions and Public Relations Office, as inquiries cannot be handled at the venue.
Phone: (0123) 34-0160
