The goal of the Graduate School of International Management is to foster in the students the ability to identify problems, find solutions and make presentations. Students gradually acquire expertise that will give them an edge in global fields. One characteristic of the school is that it offers a special research program in Service Science through which students conduct research on the service business, a sector that has been rising in importance, in a professional and scientific manner.
Master's Program (April 2025 Enrollment)
If you apply from within Japan, please refer to the Application Guide in Japanese from the following link.
Application Guide (Japanese) >
Every applicant must complete the payment for the application fee, as well as submit all necessary documents according to the Application Guide. The applications of those who do not complete all of the required steps will not be accepted.
Application Guide (Japanese) >
Every applicant must complete the payment for the application fee, as well as submit all necessary documents according to the Application Guide. The applications of those who do not complete all of the required steps will not be accepted.
Screening Process & Schedule
| October Round | February Round | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Period (Submission of Required Documents) | September 9(Mon) – September 11(Wed), 2024 (Japan Standard Time)
From abroad: All documents must arrive by September 11. |
January 6 (Mon) – January 8 (Wed), 2025(JST)
From abroad: All documents must arrive by January 8. |
| Payment of Application Fee | August 1 (Thu) – September 11 (Wed), 2024(JST) | December 2 (Mon),2024 – January 8 (Wed), 2025 (JST) |
| Screening (Essay & Interview) | October 9(Wed),2024(JST)
If the number of applicants exceeds 20, we may use a two-step selection. The first stage will be conducted based on the results of an essay examination. Only applicants who passed the first stage will proceed to an interview examination as the second stage of selection. |
February 7 (Fri), 2025(JST)
If the number of applicants exceeds 20, we may use a two-step selection. The first stage will be conducted based on the results of an essay examination. Only applicants who passed the first stage will proceed to an interview examination as the second stage of selection. |
| Announcement of Final Result | October 25 (Fri) 11:00, 2024(JST) | February 21 (Fri) 11:00, 2025 (JST) |
| Admissions Procedure | November 5(Tue) – November7 (Thu), 2024(JST) | March 3 (Mon) – March 5(Wed), 2025(JST) |
Doctoral Program (September Enrollment)
If you apply from within Japan, please refer to the Application Guide in Japanese from the following link.
Application Guide (Japanese) >
Every applicant must complete the payment for the application fee, as well as submit all necessary documents according to the Application Guide. The applications of those who do not complete all of the required steps will not be accepted.
September Enrollment
Applications for September 2024 admission have been suspended.
It is undecided about the resumption of application in the future.
The following information for applicants in 2022 is for reference only.
If you reside outside Japan, you may apply for the September 2022 Enrollment. This does not apply to applicants who are residing outside temporarily during the screening period.
Every applicant must complete the payment for the application fee, as well as submit all necessary documents according to the Application Guide. The applications of those who do not complete all of the required steps will not be accepted.
Applications for September 2024 admission have been suspended.
It is undecided about the resumption of application in the future.
The following information for applicants in 2022 is for reference only.
If you reside outside Japan, you may apply for the September 2022 Enrollment. This does not apply to applicants who are residing outside temporarily during the screening period.
Every applicant must complete the payment for the application fee, as well as submit all necessary documents according to the Application Guide. The applications of those who do not complete all of the required steps will not be accepted.
Screening Process & Schedule（reference of 2022）
| Application Period (Submission of Required Documents) | April 4 (Mon) – April 6 (Wed), 2022 (Japan Standard Time)
From abroad: All documents must arrive by April 6, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Payment of Application Fee | April 1 (Fri) – April 6 (Wed), 2022 (JST) |
| Screening (Interview) | April 19 (Tue), 2022 (JST) |
| Announcement of Final Result | May 6 (Fri), 2022 at 11:00(JST) |
| Admissions Procedure | May 16 (Mon) – May 18 (Wed), 2022(JST) |
Research Students
We will post more information regarding Research Student applications in the near future. In the mean time, all inquiries should be directed to cscinfo1@yokohama-cu.ac.jp.
Graduate School of International Management Faculty List
Find out more about the Graduate School of International Management's highly esteemed academic staff, and their research interests, below.