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Chuo University (中央大学, Chūō Daigaku, lit. central university), commonly referred to as Chuo (中央) or Chu-Dai (中大), is a private flagship research university in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1885 as Igirisu Hōritsu Gakkō (the English Law School), Chuo is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the country. The university operates four campuses in Tokyo: the largest in Hachiōji (Tama campus), one in Bunkyō (Korakuen campus), and two others in Shinjuku (Ichigaya and Ichigaya-Tamachi campuses). Chuo is organized into six faculties, ten graduate schools, and nine research institutes. There are also four affiliated high schools and two affiliated junior high schools. When written in Chinese characters, Chuo University shares the same name with National Central University in Taiwan and Chung-Ang University in South Korea.

Chuo University was first established in 1885 as the English Law School. Today it is one of the largest and most prestigious private universities in Japan and is particularly renowned for accomplishments in law, policy studies, science and engineering. Many of Chuo’s Business and Economics graduates have gone on to become top-level executives at major corporations in Japan and abroad.

History

Early days: 1885–1920

English Law School（1889）

Chuo was founded as the English Law School (英吉利法律学校, Igirisu Hōritsu Gakkō) in 1885 at Kanda in Tokyo by Rokuichiro Masujima together with some group of 18 young lawyers led by him.Before 1889, the school moved and was renamed to Tokyo College of Law (Tōkyō Hōgakuin). The curriculum was changed to reflect the government reform of Japanese law and creation of a new civil code. Opposition to the implementation of new civil code resulted in the government shuttering of the campus journal and the subsequent creation of the Chuo Law Review (Hōgaku Shinpō), which has been regularly published since then

The university was burnt down in the Great Kanda Fire that occurred in 1892, but was able to hold temporary classes. Before 1903, the school was promoted to Tokyo University of Law (Tokyo Hōgakuin Daigaku) and in 1905, the school expanded itself with the department of economics and renamed itself Chuo University.

The origin of its name “Chuo” has not been certain. However, many founders of the university were once students of the Middle Temple, London, United Kingdom before they completed their training and became qualified as Barristers. This is one of the reasons why the university was renamed to “Chuo”, which literally means middle, center or central.

Another fire torched the campus in June 1917, but it was rebuilt in August 1918.Chuo University（1926）

Under the old University Ordinance: 1920–1949

In 1918, Japanese government enacted University Ordinance (Daigaku Rei) that set legal framework of universities except imperial universities established by Imperial University Ordinance. Under this University Ordinance, licensed universities were permitted to issue official degrees. Chuo University was successfully licensed in 1920 with three faculties (law, economics and commerce), graduate schools and preparatory schools.

The 1923 Great Kantō earthquake again reduced the campus to rubble and it was rebuilt and relocated at Kanda-Surugadai in 1926.

In 1944, Engineering College was established.

Reform along with new School Education Act: 1949–1978

After World War II, Chuo University started a series of reformations along with a new School Education Act of 1947. In 1948, its Correspondence Division was annexed to its Faculty of Law. In 1949, a new university system under the School Education Act of 1947 was applied to Chuo University. Its Engineering College was abolished and new Faculty of Engineering was opened in this year. Its Faculty of Literature was established in 1951. Its Faculty of Engineering took wings and was renamed to Faculty of Science and Engineering in 1962.

New challenges: 1978–

In 1978, Chuo University’s headquarters, four faculties and graduate schools including laws, economics, commerce and arts moved to newly established Tama Campus in Hachiōji from the Kanda-Surugadai Campus. The Faculty of Science and Engineering and its Graduate School are still located at the Korakuen Campus. For celebrating its 100th anniversary, in 1988, Chuo University built the Surugadai Memorial Hall which is a seven-story building. It is located at a section on the old Kanda-Surugadai Campus.

In 1993, the Faculty of Policy Studies was opened on the Tama Campus.

The Ichigaya Campus was built in 2000 originally as a satellite downtown campus for graduate schools, but, in 2002, a new professional graduate school, Chuo Graduate School of International Accounting and in 2004, another professional graduate school, Chuo Law School were established at the same campus, and then, the satellite downtown campus function for graduate schools partially moved to Ichigaya-Tamachi Campus after it was established in 2010.

During Chuo’s 134-year history, they have grown their specialized School of Law into a comprehensive university with eight faculties, seven graduate schools, and two professional graduate schools, in addition to nine research institutes, four affiliated high schools, and two affiliated junior high schools. Chuo still continues to produce many of Japan’s judges, prosecutors and lawyers. Chuo was founded on the spirit of “Fostering the Ability to Apply Knowledge to Practice”, and they aspire to provide practical education that helps young people meet the demands of today’s global society.

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• Tama CampusTokyo, JapanCampus Website 5,000 – 20,000 on Campus250,000+ residents in TokyoLanguage(s) spoken on campus: JapaneseThe Tama Campus is surrounded by the lush greenery of suburban western Tokyo in the Tama Hills Natural Park, about 45 minutes by train from the downtown Shinjuku area.Tama Campus is home to six faculties: Law, Economics, Commerce, Letters, and Policy Studies, Global Management and its’ graduate schools. Situated on 518,401㎡ of land, the expansive campus houses the Faculties as well as research facilities, clubs and circles, libraries, and indoor/outdoor sports facilities. Also on campus is the “Honoo-no-Tou” building, where students can find an ideal study environment to prepare for the extremely difficult national examinations.Students at Tama will find everything they need on campus, from a Co-Op building that runs nine different eateries to the Co-Op store, which has daily goods and services such as a pharmacy and Chuo gear. There is also an on-campus barber shop and beauty salon. Students will also have access to a doctor, dentist and mental health professionals in the clinic area.For students looking for an off-campus area to shop, explore or just hang out, Chuo’s Tama Monorail stop is only twenty minutes from the downtown urban center of Tachikawa, and ten minutes from Tama Center, which houses shopping centers, restaurants, and the theme park Sanrio Puroland.

Faculties and graduate schools

Faculties

• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Economics
• Faculty of Commerce
• Faculty of Science and Engineering
• Faculty of Letters
• Faculty of Policy Studies
• Faculty of Global Management (GLOMAC)
• Faculty of Global Informatics (iTL)
• Faculty-Linkage Program

Graduate schools

• Graduate School of Law
• Graduate School of Economics
• Graduate School of Commerce
• Graduate School of Science and Engineering
• Graduate School of Letters
• Graduate School of Policy Studies
• Graduate School of Public Policy

Professional graduate schools

• Chuo Graduate School of International Accounting
• Chuo Law School
• Chuo Graduate School of Strategic Management

Campuses

Tama Campus

Tama campus

This, the main campus, is a short walk from the Chūō-Daigaku-Meisei-Daigaku Station of the Tama Monorail, easily reachable from the JR Chūō, Keiō or Odakyū line.

It contains headquarters, all the faculties except for the Faculty of Science and Engineering, five graduate schools including law, economics, commerce, arts and policy studies.

Korakuen campus

It can be reached from Kasuga Station (Ōedo and Mita subway lines), Kōrakuen Station (Marunouchi and Namboku subway lines), and Suidōbashi Station (JR Chūō-Sōbu Line).

It contains the Faculty of Science and Engineering and its graduate school and the Graduate School of Strategic Management (professional graduate school).

Ichigaya campus

This is in Shinjuku ward, Tokyo. It can be reached from Akebonobashi Station (Shinjuku subway line), Yotsuya-sanchōme Station (Marunouchi subway line), and Ichigaya Station (JR Chūō-Sōbu Line, and Shinjuku, Namboku, and Yūrakuchō subway lines).

It contains the Chuo Graduate School of International Accounting (professional graduate school) and the Graduate School of Public Policy. It is also a downtown satellite campus for graduate schools.

Surugadai Memorial Hall

This is in Chiyoda ward, Tokyo. It can be reached from Ochanomizu Station (JR Chūō-Sōbu Line and Marunouchi subway line).

Famous alumni

Athletes

• Shozo Sasahara (wrestling, Olympic gold medalist)
• Takao Sakurai (boxing, Olympic gold medalist)
• Isao Okano (judo, Olympic gold medalist)
• Kōkichi Tsuburaya (athletics, Olympic bronze medalist)
• Kohei Murakoso (athletics, Games of the XI Olympiad)
• Hiromori Kawashima (former commissioner of Nippon Professional Baseball)
• Yutaka Takagi (baseball)
• Shinnosuke Abe (baseball)
• Yoshiyuki Kamei (baseball)
• Yoshio Anabuki (baseball, former Manager of Nankai Hawks)
• Hirokazu Sawamura (baseball, pitcher of Yomiuri Giants and Chiba Lotte Marines)
• Tsuyoshi Fukui (tennis / Managing Director, Japan Tennis Association)
• Dejima Takeharu (sumo, former ōzeki)
• Takekaze Akira (sumo, former sekiwake)
• Tamakasuga Ryōji (sumo)
• Mai Nakamura (swimmer, Olympic silver medalist)
• Masami Tanaka (swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist)
• Sumika Minamoto (swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist)
• Masahiro Fukuda (football player)
• Nobutoshi Kaneda (football player)
• Kengo Nakamura (football player)
• Ken Naganuma (football player, former President of the Japan Football Association)
• Katsuaki Satō (karate)
• Jumbo Tsuruta (wrestling)
• Kazushi Sakuraba (wrestling)
• Yuki Ishikawa (volleyball player)
• Tatsuya Fukuzawa (volleyball player)
• Masahiro Sekita (volleyball player)
• Issei Otake (volleyball player)
• Mariko Yamamoto (cricketer, Olympic brozen medalist)

Lawyers

• Chiharu Saiguchi (former Justice, the Supreme Court)
• Tatsuo Kainaka (former Justice, the Supreme Court / Superintending Prosecutor, Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office)

Politicians

• Toshiki Kaifu (Prime Minister / former Chairman, Liberal Democratic Party)
• Masahiko Kōmura (Minister for Foreign Affairs)
• Okiharu Yasuoka (Minister of Justice)
• Toshihiro Nikai (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry)
• Hirofumi Hirano (Chief Cabinet Secretary, the House of Representatives)
• Yonezo Maeda (former Seiyukai leader / former Minister of Railways / lawyer)
• Yoshimi Watanabe (former Minister, State for Financial Policy and Administrative Reform)
• Ichita Yamamoto (House of Councilors member)
• Hideo Usui (former Minister of Justice)
• Masaaki Kanda (Governor, Aichi Prefecture)
• Fumio Ueda (Mayor, Sapporo city / lawyer)
• Yorikane Masumoto (former Mayor, Kyoto city)
• Hwang Jang-yop (North Korean defector; dropped out of the law school in 1944. Was previously Kim Il-Sung’s and Kim Jong-il’s personal advisor.
• Hiroshi Saitō (mayor of Tokorozawa, Saitama)

Journalists, intellectuals

• Hasegawa Nyozekan

Academics

• Hachiro Sugimoto (Medicinal chemist, Ph.D. / Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University)
• Tadahiko Fukuhara, (President of Chuo University 2011)

• Kenzo Kitakata
• Yoshie Wada (Naoki Prize)
• Kazumasa Hirai
• Kazuo Koike
• Ken Akamatsu (manga artist)
• Masashi Ueda (manga artist)

Business

• Hiroshi Okawa (founder of Toei Company)
• Fujio Mitarai (Chairman & CEO, Canon / Chairman, “Nippon Keidanren”Japan Business Federation)
• Toshifumi Suzuki (Chairman & CEO, Seven & i Holdings / former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chuo University)
• Osamu Suzuki (Chairman & CEO, Suzuki Motor)
• Hisao Oguchi (Vice President, SEGA)
• Hiroshi Yanai (Chairman, President & CEO, Pia)

Arts and entertainment

• Tetsurō Tamba (actor)
• Kiyoshi Atsumi (actor)
• Minoru Chiaki (actor)
• Susumu Kurobe (actor, Ultraman)
• Shinji Yamashita (actor
• Takaya Kamikawa (actor)
• Hiroshi Abe (actor)^[20]
• Tani Kei (comedian, Crazy Cats
• Shinji Sōmai (film director)
• Makoto Shinkai (director)
• Yuka Kato (CBC announcer)
• Kei Orihara (photographer)

Semester or Full-year

Application deadline

*Application/Nomination deadline for Graduate Program is one month earlier than Undergraduate Program.

Admission period	April 2022 (Spring)	September 2022 (Fall, tentative)
Nomination period *for coordinators only	Graduate	July 5-Aug 31, 2021	Jan10-Feb15, 2022
Under- graduate	July 5-Sep 30, 2021	Jan10-Mar15, 2022
Online application period *for nominated students	Graduate	Sep 15-30, 2021	Mar 1-15, 2022
Under- graduate	Oct 15-31, 2021	Apr 1-15, 2022

Application for the April(spring) 2022 Enrollment (updated July 1, 2021)

Nomination/Application Procedure
For general information about Chuo University Student Exchange Program, please download the following document.

(1) General information on Study Exchange Program

For students who are interested in spending part of their degree program at Chuo,
please read carefully following information.
(2) Nomination
Chuo International Center will provide the link of online nomination form to the exchange coordinator of each partner university. The exchange coordinator will nominate their students through the online system during the designated period.

(3) Application

Chuo International Center will provide the information on application procedures, a link to online application form to the nominated students. The nominated students are required to fill in a form and upload all the application materials through the said online application system during the designated period.

The required documents and forms for application are as follows:
<Part 1>
・[A] ID Photo
・[B] Passport Copy (ID page)
・[C1] Study Plan for Undergraduate Program
・[C2] Study Plan for Graduate Program  
・[D] Certificate of Enrollment
・[E] Academic Transcript
・[F] Certificate of JPN language proficiency 
・[G] Pledge
・[H] Academic Reference (Graduate Program only)
・[I] Certificate(s)  of Undergraduate Degrees  *for Graudate Program Only

<Part 2>
・[J] Declaration and Certification of Finances (for visa application)
・[K]Financial Statement Verification *Supporting documents of [J]  
     (Ex. Certificate of Bank Balances, Scholaship statement etc. ) 　 
・[L] Certificate of Health 

Please be aware that some of above documents should be signed by paticular persons, therefore, it may take some time. 
Applicants are recommended to prepare all the documents before the online application period.

According to the Personal Information Protection Policy (Privacy Policy), personal information provided by applicant will be used only in admission of student exchange program.

(4) Courses
Please note that most of the courses are taught in Japanese at Chuo University. There are at present no specific requirements for Japanese language proficiency for non-degree students. Also, we offer some courses taught in English and other foreign languages within the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Letters, the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Policy Studies, shown in the list below. (Please note that the Faculty of Science and Engineering doesn’t have courses in English, and students who wish to study at the Faculty of Science and Engineering are required to have at least JLPT N3 level.) 

Scholarships

All notices of scholarship and tuition reduction applications offered by the International Center will be posted in the International Center, the Office of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and on privately financed international student course on manaba. Application documents can be downloaded from the privately financed international student course on manaba. Some scholarships are distributed at the offices. Please note that if you fail to submit within the university deadline, for any reason, the application will not be accepted.
In addition, please note that following students will lose their eligibility for scholarships or tuition reduction of the applicable year: those who are absent from the guidance for international students, those who have not submitted necessary documents, those who have submitted incomplete documents, those who are taking a leave of absence or suspended from university, or have extended the period of their study.

1. Chuo University Scholarships and Tuition Reduction for international students

Chuo University provides various scholarships and tuition reduction for international students. In 2021, following scholarships are scheduled, but the details are subject to change. For further details, please check the application notices or the website.

Scholarship Name	Details
Benefit Scholarship for undergraduate incoming students	Eligibility	1st year undergraduate students who enrolled with the entrance examination for international students
Requirements	Those who do not receive other scholarships over 50,000 yen a month (cannot be paid together with Honors Scholarship) Those with “Student” status of residence If the financial supporter lives in Japan, the annual income of the supporter must be less than five million yen.
Payment amount	Equivalent to 30% of tuition and laboratory fees
Payment period	one year
Application period	Late September 2021
Benefit Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students	Eligibility	2nd year or above undergraduate and graduate students
Requirements	Those who do not receive other scholarships of same amount or more (cannot be paid together with Honors Scholarship) Those with “Student” status of residence If the financial supporter lives in Japan, the annual income of the supporter must be less than five million yen. Undergraduate students: those who obtained credits of selection criteria / GPA 2.50 or above in the previous year Graduate students: should take the written examination for scholarship selection.
Payment amount	Equivalent to 50% of tuition and laboratory fees
Payment period	one year
Application period	Late September 2021
Tuition reduction	Eligibility	Undergraduate and graduate students
Requirements	Those who do not receive other scholarships over 80,000 yen a month Those with “Student” status of residence If the financial supporter lives in Japan, the annual income of the supporter must be less than five million yen. Undergraduate students: those who obtained credits of selection criteria / GPA 2.00 or above in the previous year Graduate students: should take the written examination for scholarship selection
Reduction amount	Equivalent to 30% of tuition and registration fees
Reduction period	one year
Application period	May 2021

2. External scholarships

There are two types of external scholarships: those that do not require university recommendation and those that require university recommendation.

Scholarships that do not require university recommendation

For external scholarships that do not require university recommendation, please check privately financed international student course on manaba and if you meet the requirements, you can apply directly. Those who meet the requirements of each scholarship institution or organization can apply.

Scholarships that require university recommendation

For external scholarships that require university recommendation, please check privately financed international student course on manaba and submit the necessary documents. The International Center will fairly conduct the university selection to recommend to the scholarship institutions or organizations based on the submitted documents. For the selection results, the scholarship numbers will be posted on privately financed international student course on manaba. The International Center will not inform individually. Each of you needs to check the results.
When you apply for the external institutions through the university selection, once the institution officially receives your application, you cannot cancel later.

3. University selection criteria

Selection criteria

Those who meet the selection criteria by the scholarship institutions or organizations are eligible, and the selection is made by checking whether scholarship applicants meet the purpose and eligibility of the scholarships offered by each institution or organization based on overall information, such as the academic ability, personal evaluation, and financial need of the applicants.

However, those who were absent from the international student guidance held by the International Center, those who have not submitted necessary documents, or those who have submitted incomplete documents are considered ineligible for the university selection. Graduate students are required to take the written examination for scholarship selection.

We cannot recommend one student at the same time for multiple scholarships that are not allowed to receive together. When you apply for the external institutions through the university selection, once the institution officially receives your application, you cannot cancel later.

Academic ability

Eligibility	Requirements
1st year undergraduate students	Those with high scores of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (Japanese) If all eligible students for selection took the same examination, such as the Chuo University entrance examination for international students (Japanese / English) or the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (subjects other than Japanese), it may be added to the selection requirements. In addition, for the scholarship applications available from the second semester, the grade of the first semester may be added to the selection requirements.
2nd year undergraduate students or above	Those obtained credits of selection criteria, with high scores of GPA in the previous year For 3rd and 4th year students, total GPA may be added to the selection requirements.
Graduate students	Those with high scores of the written examination for scholarship selection by the International Center Those with high scores of the grading scale in all previous years

Personality and financial criteria

International student information card (Information Card) and necessary documents will be referred. If you submit any false documents, you will be excluded from the selection.
If necessary, an interview will be held.

4. Recommendation criteria for Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Honors Scholarship for privately financed international students

1. We will select the number of students for recommendations specified by MEXT for each faculty and graduate school.
2. For those who meet the recommendation criteria by MEXT, we will decide the nominees and the priorities for recommendation according to the university scholarship selection criteria.
3. After acceptance, if you fail to confirm the enrollment for two months, you are considered to have declined and we will recommend another student.
4. We cannot recommend those who are recommended to other scholarship for Honors Scholarship at the same time. Please be careful when you apply.

5. Recommendation criteria for Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Japanese Government Scholarship for international students (domestic selection)

For those who meet the MEXT recommendation criteria, regardless of the university selection criteria, based on the application documents for the university selection and the interview, we will select the nominees and decide the prioritis for recommendation with screening comprehensively the academic ability, personality, and financial circumstances. When deciding the nominees, we will give consideration to the imbalance of a particular country or field of study.

6. Five points for scholarship application

1. Attend the international student guidance, take the written examination if you are graduate student, and submit all necessary documents.
2. Understand the scholarship application schedule and the university recommendation system.
3. Check the bulletin boards of the International Center and the Office of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the “privately financed international student course” on manaba, and the website.
4. Read the notification of scholarship application and prepare necessary documents for application without incompletion.
5. Be careful to observe the submission deadline for application documents.

Scholarships for Research Students at Chuo University, Japan

Center for International Affairs is delighted to announce that “Scholarships for Research Students at Chuo University, Japan” is now open for the application. There will be a 2-year scholarships from September 2018 – March 2020. 

Requirements:

1. MUST BE a Thammasat University that will be graduate with spring 2017 or an upcoming graduate student

2. NOT older than 35 years old

3. Thai nationality

4. GPA not less than 3.25

5. English Proficiency

6. Not in between other University’s scholarships

6. Including other qualification required from Chuo University

Overview

Picture yourself walking to class through Sakura Park when all 300 cherry trees blossom, the snow-capped top of Mt. Fuji visible in the distance behind you. It’s hard to believe that Chuo’s Tama campus is located in the western region of Tokyo, the bustling capital of Japan. Students at Chuo have the opportunity to:Attend an modern campus located in the Tama Hills Natural ParkImprove their Japanese language skills in the heart of JapanGet involved with student clubs and make friends from all over the worldUniversity: Chuo University was founded 130 years ago by 18 young attorneys with the philosophy of “Fostering the ability to apply knowledge to practice.” The goal was to modernize Japanese society by offering and practicing British and American law. Since its beginning, the student population has grown from a modest 97 students to nearly 30,000. Chuo is one of the most prestigious private Universities in Japan that stresses practical education to prepare students for life and work beyond its borders. Location: Tokyo is where ultramodern meets old school. From neon-lit skyscrapers and anime shops to Buddhist temples and historic cherry blossom trees, Tokyo prides itself on reinvention and renewal.For more program information

Eligibility

GPA Requirement: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Language Requirement: 2 Sem Japanese

Purdue Credit

Direct Credit available from the following: [College of Liberal Arts] Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

Academic Program

Language of Instruction: English (select courses), JapaneseSemester course load: 12 Purdue credit hours minimumThe program will allow Purdue University students to improve their Japanese language skills and immerse themselves in the Japanese culture. Students can also choose to take classes that are taught in English

Excursions

In addition to getting involved in sports, clubs, and festivals on campus life, there is much to be explored in Tokyo. The lively city is known for its food, off-beat social scene, and city views. Stop by Tsukiji Fish Market, the largest seafood market in the world, or forgo the movie theater and opt to watch a Sumo tournament in Tokyo’s National Sumo Hall. Venture to Meiji Shrine to make a wish, say a prayer, or toss some yen in the offering box. And don’t forget to make like the locals and karaoke!

Housing

Students at Chuo can stay in the International Residence or find a private apartment with the assistance of the International Center.

Estimated Program Costs

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Fall 2021Costs per semester to be billed by PurdueYou will pay Purdue Tuitio (per month)$32.00 Approximate additional costs per semesterTo be paid by the student.Program Specific Insurance$150.00Round-trip Airfare$1,500.00Housing$3,000.00Local Transportation$300.00Books and Supplies$300.00Meals$3,000.00Miscellaneous Personal Expenses$0.00 -$3,000.00Travel Documents (passport, photos)$175.00

Financial Aid

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid shoulddirect financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations

Application Deadlines

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

Institution Name	Chuo University
Location	Japan
World Rank	899
National Rank	38
Quality of Education Rank	–
Alumni Employment Rank	66
Quality of Faculty Rank	–
Research Performance Rank	1479
Overall Score	70.9

International Students Examination	There is special selection.
Admission capacity	30 (for the 2022 school year)
Applicants	277 (for the 2021 school year)
Successful candidates	65 (for the 2021 school year)
Number of international students	141 (for the 2020 school year)
Application fee	35,000 yen (for the 2021 school year)
Admission fee	240,000 yen (for the 2021 school year)
Tuition per year	823,400 yen (for the 2021 school year)
Other expenses	246,900 yen (for the 2021 school year)
Application to delay payment or receive a refund	Not available.
Remarks	Amounts of fees are subject to change.
Department(s)	Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing and International Trade, Banking and Corporate Finance
Distribution of application forms	End of July
Availability of previous exams	Available on the internet.
Entry (Spring)	April, 2022 entry
Application category	Entrance examination for international students: A system
Starting date for application submission	October 27, 2021
Deadline of application	November 2, 2021 (must be postmarked by this date)
Date of examination	January 14, 2022
Notification of examination result	January 25, 2022
Deadline of enrollment procedures	February 16, 2022(First deadline) March 25, 2022(Second deadline)
Admission procedures – Application from outside Japan	Available.
Admission procedures – Visiting Japan for entrance exam	Not necessary.
Sections of exam prepared by the college or university	English language, Application screening process, Interview, See Remarks.
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) – Designated subjects	Japanese as a Foreign Language, The results of either the 1st or 2nd EJU of the academic year 2021 will be used for the pass/fail decision. please check the admission guideline on the Chuo University website for the handling of EJU.
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) – Language in the exam	Japanese language
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) – Referred exam	Exams from June, 2021 onwards
English examination	Test conducted by the school.
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)	Not necessary.
Remarks	There is a possibility that the schedule, selection method, etc. may be changed in the future due to the effects of the new coronavirus infection, etc. For details, please be sure to check the admission guideline on the Chuo University website and the announcement on the same website. If you live in a country or region where EJU is not administered, and you have taken JLPT N1 of the 2nd session of 2020 (December) or the 1st session of 2021 (July), you can substitute EJU (for the latest information, please check the admission guideline on the Chuo University website).
Entry (Spring)	April, 2022 entry
Application category	Entrance examination for international students: B system
Starting date for application submission	November 15, 2021
Deadline of application	November 19, 2021 (must be postmarked by this date)
Notification of examination result	January 25, 2022
Deadline of enrollment procedures	February 16, 2022(First deadline) March 25, 2022(Second deadline)
Admission procedures – Application from outside Japan	Available.
Admission procedures – Visiting Japan for entrance exam	Not necessary.
Sections of exam prepared by the college or university	Application screening process
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) – Designated subjects	Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World, Mathematics 1 or Mathematics 2
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) – Language in the exam	Either English or Japanese is available.
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) – Referred exam	Exams from June, 2021 onwards
English examination	See Remarks.
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)	Not necessary.
Remarks	If you have taken EJU in Japanese, you must meet one of the following requirements: TOEFL iBT 39 or higher, TOEIC L&R 470 or higher (excluding IP test), or IELTS 4.5 or higher (limited to academic modules). The test must have been taken within two years prior to the first day of the application period. If you live in a country or region where EJU is not administered, and you have taken JLPT N1 of the 2nd session of 2020 (December) or the 1st session of 2021 (July), you can substitute EJU (for the latest information, please check the admission guideline on the Chuo University website).