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LL.M. Program

Application Guidelines for Privately Funded Students

(For Spring or Autumn 2021 Admissions)

1. Introduction

Please read the following Application Guidelines before submitting an application.

The LL.M. (Master of Laws) is a one-year degree program taught entirely in English.

In 1994, the Graduate School of Law at Kyushu University established Japan's first

Master’s level program taught in English. Drawing upon faculty members with

particular strengths in the fields of international economic and business law, the LL.M.

program was designed to provide both Japanese and international students with the

ability to confront the many challenges of law in a global society.

Since then the program has grown in scale and scope and a wide selection of courses are

now offered across the major fields of law. The diversity of both the faculty and student

body ensures a unique educational experience at one of Japan’s oldest and most

prestigious universities.

For full details on the LL.M. program, see:

http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/

Please note these guidelines only cover admission for the LL.M. Program in Law

for privately funded students i.e. any student NOT receiving a scholarship from the

Japanese government, such as a Japanese Embassy Scholarship.

2. Admission Requirements

For admission to the LL.M., applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. A degree in Law from an accredited university.

2. A good command of English. A TOEFL score of 92+ (Internet-based) or

equivalent is required for non-native English speakers.

3. Sufficient financial support for the duration of the program. Further details on

the costs of studying for the LL.M., including tuition and other fees, are available

at the program web site.

3. Application Materials

Applicants are requested to submit by registered airmail or equivalent (i.e. Federal

Express, DHL etc.), an original and one copy of the following documents:

1. Completed LL.M. Application Form. Please note: (1) It is very important that the

name that you include in Section 1 of the Application Form is the same as the name in

your passport. The Student Visa of successful applicants will be issued with the name

provided in Section 1, and it can cause problems at immigration when entering Japan if

the names are different. (2) Nationality. You must indicate if you have dual nationality

or Japanese nationality.

2. A photocopy of Graduation Certificate of the last university and graduate school

attended, OR a Certified Letter from the university at which the applicant is currently

attending, stating the expected graduation date.

3. Official School Transcript of the last school from which the applicant graduated and

that which the applicant is currently attending.

4. Two Letters of Recommendation from the Dean, the applicant's supervising

professor or other teaching staff who have had direct contact with the applicant; or from

a supervisor in the employing body with personal knowledge of the applicant (forms

attached below). *A reference letter in Japanese or English is acceptable.

5. For non-native speakers, proof of English proficiency must be provided. A TOEFL

score of 92+ (Internet-based) or equivalent is required for non-native English speakers.

All application materials should be typed in English on the attached forms or additional

sheets of A4 paper. In the event materials required above are in a language other than

English or Japanese, a translation into one of these languages must be attached.

Application materials will not be returned to applicants.

4. Application Deadlines

The Deadlines for receiving application materials are as follows:

For Spring 2021 admissions: November 6, 2020

For Autumn 2021 admissions: April 26, 2021

Applications arriving after these dates cannot be accepted.

5. Application Procedure & Notification of Result

After receiving the application, Kyushu University may decide to hold an interview.

Interviews will be held either by Skype, phone or in person (if the candidate lives in

Fukuoka).

Applicants will be informed of the result of their application within 6 weeks after the

submission deadline.

6. Tuition & Fees

On enrollment, all incoming students must pay an Examination Fee and Entrance Fee,

in addition to the Tuition Fees.

For the academic year 2020-2021, the fees were as follows:

Tuition Fees (for one year): ¥535,800

Registration Fee: ¥30,000

Entrance Fee: ¥282,000

Please note that this amount is subject to annual review. The final amount for 2021- is

available upon request from admission@law.kyushu-u.ac.jp.

A fee waiver scheme operates for students demonstrating a high level of academic

performance. Please note that it is rare for students to receive a waiver on the Entrance

Fee, and for the Tuition Fee successful candidates normally only receive a remission of

up to 50%.

7. Warning

Successful applicants will have their enrollment at Kyushu University withdrawn

immediately in the event of any of the following:

- If the applicant is found to have made false statements on his/her application.

- If the applicant is subject to disciplinary measures or has been found to have no

promise for academic achievement by the University.

- If the applicant is absent from University for a prolonged period of time without

permission.

- If the student has insufficient resources to finance their studies in Kyushu

University.

8. Inquiries

Inquiries by phone cannot be accepted. Written inquiries regarding this program and

submitted materials should be addressed to:

Admission Office of the LL.M. Program,

Graduate School of Law, Kyushu University,

744 Motooka, Nishi-ku,

Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan.

Alternatively, candidates may correspond by fax or e-mail:

Fax: 81[Japan]-92-802-5407

E-mail: admission@law.kyushu-u.ac.jp

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LL.M. Application Form

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION

Last Name First Middle

Contact

Address

Nationality E-mail

Phone

Please

paste a

passp

ort

sized

photo

here

Age

Date of Birth

Gender M F

2. EDUCATION HISTORY

Elementary

School

Attended

From – To

Secondary

School (1)

Attended

From – To

Candidate Application Checklist: 1. Completed Application Form 2. Proof of English Proficiency

Date:

3. TWO Recommendation Letters 4. Transcript from University 5. Degree Certificate

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Secondary

School (2)

Attended

From - To

Higher

Education

Attended

From-To

Degree

Awarded

Higher

Education

Attended

From-To

Degree

Awarded

Total

Years of

Schooling

___ Years

3. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Name &

Address of

Employer

From - To Position

Name &

Address of

Employer

From - To Position

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4. ENGLISH ABILITY (Please indicate your TOEFL [or equivalent] score)

5. THESIS PROPOSAL (In less than 1,000 words, please write a research proposal for a topic

that is suitable for an LL.M. program.)

PROPOSED THESIS TITLE:

SUMMARY:

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6. DECLARATION & SIGNATURE

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I have read and understood the Privacy Policy for Students Applying for Admission at Kyushu

University available at:

http://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/website/privacypoli

cy/internationalstudents

If this application leads to my enrolling at Kyushu University, I understand that false or

misleading information in this application may result in my enrollment at Kyushu University

being terminated.

SIGNATURE DATE

(Optional) Could you please indicate how

you became aware of the IEBL program at

Kyushu University? (e.g. Internet, friend, poster, pamphlet etc.)

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RECOMMENDATION (1)

o: President of Kyushu University

※To the RECOMMENDER: Please write a statement concerning the applicant, stating how long and in what connection you have known

him/ her, your evaluation of his/ her character, your speculation on the applicant’s potential for success as a graduate student and his/ her

potential for independent research ( use space below)

On behalf of

(Name of Applicant): , ,

Family First Middle

CONFIDENTIAL

IMPORTANT: Please evaluate the applicant’s qualification, compared with the last 5 years students, by checking

the appropriate space below, and specifying first the group with which you have compared him/her.

ALIFICATION

Excellent

(upper 5%)

Good

(6-20%)

Satisfactory

(21-50%)

Average or below

(lower 50)

No basis for

judgement

➀KNOWLEDGE

Intellectual ability

Knowledge in subject of

proposed study

General knowledge

➁GOOD JUDGEMENT & EXPRESSION

Imagination

Oral Expression

Written Expression

➂COMMON SENSE

Industry and

Perseverance

Emotional stability

Inquisitiveness &

independence

➃CONCLUSION(Overall potential as)

Teacher

Scholar (research fellow)

LL.M. holder

LL.D. holder

gnature_____________________________________________ Date_____________________________________________

Name___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Position_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Institution______________________________________________________________________________________________

Relationship to Applicant________________________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number________________________________________ Fax Number______________________________________

E-mail__________________________________________________________________________________________________

We a

ppreciate the time and effort that you have taken to provide us with these comments.

Please return this letter directly to Kyushu University OR place in a sealed envelope and return to the candidate.

Address: Admission Office of International Programs

Faculty of Law, Kyushu University

744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395 JAPAN

RECOMMENDATION (2)

o: President of Kyushu University

※To the RECOMMENDER: Please write a statement concerning the applicant, stating how long and in what connection you have known

him/ her, your evaluation of his/ her character, your speculation on the applicant’s potential for success as a graduate student and his/ her

potential for independent research (use space below)

On behalf of

(Name of Applicant): , ,

Family First Middle