Graduate School
International Graduate School of Advance MA Program in International Studies
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News
- 2026.9.4
- "Be confident in the skills you've cultivated over the past four years" — Spring Semester 2026 Graduation Ceremony Held —
- 2026.8.29
- The only Chinese-language MBA program at a domestic graduate school invites top business leaders.
- 2026.8.3
- J. F. Oberlin University Publishing Association 'Publishing Grant' (for publications in fiscal year 2027)
- 2026.7.4
- [Graduate School] 2027 Student Application Guidelines Published
- 2026.7.3
- Preliminary consultations for accepting research students in the Fall 2026 semester have begun.
- 2026.6.29
- [Public Lecture] 2026 Clinical Psychologist • Learn About the Work of Certified Psychologists! ~ Connection to Learning in J. F. Oberlin University Graduate School ~
List of Degree Programs (Master's course)
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Degree Program in Language Education Practical Research
(Japanese Language Teacher Training Graduate Program [26 credit courses])The graduate program for training Japanese language teachers allows students to acquire essential knowledge and skills indispensable for Japanese language education. Furthermore, practical skills and experience can be gained through practical Japanese language teaching internships. Graduates of this program are exempt from the basic examination of the Japanese Language Teacher Certification Examination.
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Degree Program in Psychology Practical Research : Clinical Psychology
To address the rapidly diversifying problems of today, we have adopted an integrated approach centered on the client. Leading professionals in areas such as supporting individuals and families in mental healthcare settings, providing community disaster relief in response to natural disasters and infectious disease outbreaks, supporting children's school adaptation, and supporting the health and careers of working people are involved in education while promoting practice and research.
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Degree Program in Psychology Practical Research : Positive Psychology
Positive psychology is a field of study that aims to clarify the conditions and processes under which individuals, groups, and organizations function optimally and thrive. It is expected to be applied globally in many fields, including medicine and business. Through practical instruction from faculty members with diverse practical experience, you can acquire comprehensive skills.
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Degree Program in Business Administration
We cultivate highly skilled professionals who possess the knowledge, skills, ideas, strategic thinking, flexibility, and risk-taking abilities necessary to make sound business decisions in an increasingly complex international competitive society.
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Degree Program in Higher Education Administration Practice Research (Correspondence Education Course)
In today's rapidly changing world, driven by globalization, a declining birthrate and aging population, and technological innovations such as digital transformation, this program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for leaders at the heart of organizations in higher education settings like universities, which are shaping the future.
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Degree Program in Gerontology
The various social problems arising from the declining birthrate and aging population can no longer be solved by a single academic discipline alone. Through interdisciplinary learning that encompasses not only medicine, nursing, and social welfare, but also social sciences such as psychology, sociology, and economics, we cultivate individuals who will play a leading role in promoting the practice and research of interprofessional collaboration.
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List of Degree Programs (Doctoral course)
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Degree Program in International Academic Research (Business Administration Area / Psychology Area)
Through integrated learning and interdisciplinary research activities in the academic fields of business administration and psychology, we cultivate internationally competent academic researchers and highly skilled professionals. Multiple faculty members specializing in business administration and psychology provide comprehensive and detailed guidance, supporting students throughout the thesis writing process.
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Degree Program in Gerontology
This program aims to cultivate highly skilled specialist researchers capable of accurately studying and clarifying the various problems of an aging society from an interdisciplinary perspective, as well as highly skilled professionals with the ability to apply their knowledge in practical settings. Under the guidance of multiple faculty members from different fields of expertise, students can conduct interdisciplinary research on the challenges surrounding the elderly from various angles.
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Features of graduate education
We provide various learning systems and institutions that enable researchers and highly skilled professionals, who are essential to the knowledge-based society of the 21st century, to realize their ideals and personal visions.
Overview
Graduate School
「人生一００年」時代を
より豊かに生きるための
幅広い知識と教養、
深い考察力を修得する。
To acquire broad knowledge, culture, and deep analytical skills necessary to live a richer life in the "100-year life" era.
The "J. F. Oberlin University Graduate School International Graduate School of Advance aims not only to enhance each student's expertise but also to create an environment where multiple Area can be studied in multiple specialties, realizing advanced academic research based on students' proactive awareness of challenges. To cultivate professional talent through interdisciplinary research activities, the program introduces a "degree program" system, We aim to break down barriers between specialized fields and realize interdisciplinary learning tailored to learners' needs.
Admissions & Information Sessions
We hold information sessions throughout the year online (via Zoom) to introduce our graduate school's research, entrance examinations, and more.
Applicants for the graduate program can have a "preliminary consultation" before applying. * If applying for the doctoral program (Degree Program in International Academic Research, Degree Program in Gerontology), prior consultation is mandatory, so please apply at least one week before the application registration start date.
Please check this page for student application guidelines and more detailed information regarding the entrance examination.