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■Research Student Period

At Niigata University, prospective graduate students are generally required to spend six months to one year as a Research Student prior to enrolling in a degree program. During this period, they engage in research under the supervision of a faculty member. However, with the approval of the prospective academic supervisor, applicants may take the graduate entrance examination without first enrolling as a Research Student. In particular, for applicants who have graduated from or are expected to graduate from a partner institution of Niigata University, the requirement for a Research Student period may be waived or applied flexibly.

■Language Requirements for Coursework and Research

• To apply for the Human and Social Sciences Program in the Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences or the doctoral program in the Graduate School of Modern Society and Culture, applicants must have obtained JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) N1 at the time of application. This requirement also applies to undergraduate Research Students in humanities-related fields.
• A list of programs that can be completed entirely in English is available here. Please note that, depending on the academic supervisor, it may be possible to conduct coursework and research in English even in programs not included on this list.

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• Inquiry Form

Non-Degree Programs（Research Student）

• How to apply

Degree Programs（Graduate）

• Graduate School of Modern Society and Culture
• Graduate School of Science and Technology
• Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
• Graduate School of Health Sciences
• Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences (Opening in April 2026)

• Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences（Opening in April 2026）