Overview

Key Features

The Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences (IGESS) at Hosei University founded in 1920, has more than 3,000 students, and is accordingly one of the largest and oldest faculties among private universities in Japan. Established in 2018, the IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences) offers English-based degree programs in small classes. The annual student quota is 30 students.

Career Paths

Manufacturing/Construction
Finance
Travel, hotels, transportation
Retailing/ Distribution

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Liberal Arts (Humanities, Social Sciences, Naturai Sciences, Language Education, Information Technology, Career Development Skills, Health and Physical Education)
Economics
Japan and the Global Economy
Practical Economics
Japan and ASEAN Economy
Demography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-07 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-29 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tokyo, Japan

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration Communication Studies View 4 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in Japan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who have completed or are expected to complete 12 years of formal education in a country besides Japan before enrollment and have qualifications for admission into a college program in the home country or equivalent. The qualifications which Hosei University recognizes depend on educational systems.OR
Applicants who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a high school in Japan and satisfy either of the following requirements:
a. Applicants who graduated or are expected to graduate from a high school or midlevel education program before enrollment;
b. Applicants who have completed or are expected to complete 12 years of formal education before enrollment; or
c. Applicants who are certified to have fulfilled the same or higher academic requirements as high school graduates based on Article 150 of the Enactment of the School Education Law or Applicants who are expected to receive such certification before enrollment.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

968000 JPY / year

≈ 968000 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

968000 JPY / year

≈ 968000 JPY / year

Living costs

Tokyo

Japan

132901 - 208462 JPY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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