BETA VERSION
Admission Policy
Attributes
1. Contribute to the promotion of global peace and human health.
2. Active internationally through English communication, multicultural integration and leadership skills.
3. Practice self-reflection.
4. Proficiency in a foreign language to communicate in professional fields.
5. Basic knowledge relating to international health expected of bachelor degree holders.
6. Strong interest and desire to work towards international cooperation in the global health sector.
Desired Candidates
Qualities:
Students who have a strong interest and willingness to work in the global health field, multicultural integration, coordination, leadership, and possess the ability to communicate efficiently in the foreign language needed for the professional field.
Required Experience
Tropical Medicine Course (MTM):
Students with a doctor’s license (a doctor’s license from a foreign country also accepted).
Students with 2 or more years of clinical or corresponding experience.
International Health Development (MPH):
Although not strictly required, we prefer students with work experience (in Japan or abroad, the employment position doesn’t matter), and has community service experience (volunteer). After graduating from a valid education institution (university, nursing schools, etc.) the student has experience working with organizations such as JOCV (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers), NGOs, government agencies, or in the private sector (in Japan or abroad).
Health Innovation (MSc):
Students with diverse backgrounds. No special work experience needed.
Selection Policy
In order to enroll the most ideal candidates possible, comprehensive evaluation will be conducted for both domestic and international applicants. Academic abilities along with submitted documents, qualifications, practical abilities, and experience will all be taken into consideration.
Please note that ALL applicants MUST submit an English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, or TOEIC) received within the past 2 years.
※ Please ensure that your IELTS score has not expired prior to submission.
※ If applicant must (re)take their English test prior to submission, please note the dates of the tests as they are only held on specific dates during the year.
※ It will take approximately 1-2 months test scores to be received (exact time will differ by test). For details please check with the administrators of your chosen test.
Screening Method
International Applicants
Entrance examination (all courses):
Online interview
Tropical Medicine Course (MTM)
Language: English
Evaluated based on:
Results of entrance examination
Submitted application documents
International Health Development Course (MPH)
Language: English
Evaluated based on:
Results of entrance examination
Submitted application documents
Health Innovation Course (MSc)
Language: English
Evaluated based on:
Results of entrance examination
Submitted application documents
Entrance examination (all courses):
In-person written exam + Online interview
Tropical Medicine Course (MTM)
Written exam language: English
Interview language: English
Evaluated based on:
Results of entrance examination
Submitted application documents
International Health Development Course (MPH)
Written exam language: Japanese
Interview language: English + Japanese
Application documents + short essay language:
English or Japanese
Evaluated based on:
Results of entrance examination
Submitted application documents
Health Innovation Course (MSc)
Written exam language: Japanese
Interview language: English + Japanese
Application documents + short essay language:
English or Japanese
Evaluated based on:
Results of entrance examination
Submitted application documents
Domestic Applicants