Based on a tradition of emphasizing practical learning, we promote cutting-edge academic research.
Chuo University Graduate School comprises seven graduate schools and 32 departments: Law, Economics, Commerce, Science and Engineering, Letters, Policy Studies, and International Information Studies. It offers a diverse research environment covering a wide range of fields, including social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. Originating from the pre-war graduate school established in 1920, the university's graduate school has always embraced new initiatives to meet the demands of the times while cherishing its history and traditions. Graduate students from diverse backgrounds, both domestic and international, gather here to study in an environment conducive to cutting-edge academic research, guided by a rich and diverse teaching staff unique to a comprehensive university. Chuo University will continue to provide a high-quality research and educational environment, striving to produce researchers and highly skilled professionals who will play an active role on the world stage.
Each graduate school holds information sessions for prospective students several times a year.
Please check our university website for details.
● Law, Economics, Commerce, Literature, and Graduate School of Policy Studies
https://www.chuo-u.ac.jp/admission/gschool/consultation/
●Graduate School of Science and Engineering
https://www.chuo-u.ac.jp/academics/graduateschool/science/
● Graduate School of International Information Studies
https://www.chuo-u.ac.jp/academics/graduateschool/itl/
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[Graduate School of Law] Developing the skills to pursue truth in an increasingly complex society
In the Graduate School of Law, in order to understand the complex social phenomena in a society that is becoming increasingly globalized and borderless, we focus on specialized fields of study while […]
[Graduate School of Economics] We structurally analyze society and unravel the core issues.
The challenges facing modern society, such as inequality, poverty, financial instability, the negative impacts of rapid information technology, and climate change, are complex issues involving multiple actors and problems. […]
[Graduate School of Commerce] Acquire specialized knowledge and analytical skills to navigate the age of uncertainty.
Modern economic and social conditions are unprecedented, driven by technological innovations such as AI, deepening globalization, and rising climate change and geopolitical risks. […]
[Graduate School of Science and Engineering] First-class talent and research environment driving cutting-edge research
The Graduate School of Science and Engineering conducts numerous cutting-edge research projects spanning a wide range of fields, including basic science, engineering, and interdisciplinary fields. It boasts excellent research facilities. […]
[Graduate School of Letters] Opening up new perspectives on the "unclear" currents of thought.
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[Graduate School of Policy Studies] Aiming to develop autonomous individuals who transcend all boundaries.
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[Graduate School of International Information Studies] To grasp the essence of the changes surrounding the advanced information society
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| List of Graduate Schools | |
| Graduate School of Law | Public Law Major (Master's Program) Daytime Program: Enrollment Capacity: 8 students Civil Law Major (Master's Program) Daytime Program: Enrollment Capacity 20 students Criminal Law Major (Master's Program) Daytime Program: 10 students International Business Law (Master's Program) - Daytime Program - Enrollment Capacity: 20 students Political Science Major (Master's Program) Daytime Class Capacity: 15 Public Law Major (Doctoral Program), Daytime Program, Capacity: 3 students Civil Law Major (Doctoral Program), Daytime Program, Capacity: 7 students Criminal Law Major (Doctoral Program) Daytime Program: 5 students International Corporate Law (Doctoral Program), Daytime Program, Enrollment Capacity: 10 students Political Science Major (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 3 students |
| Graduate School of Economics | Economics Major (Master's Program) Daytime Course Capacity: 50 students Economics Major (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 10 students |
| Graduate School of Commerce | Commerce major (Master's course) Daytime class Capacity: 25 students Commerce major (Doctoral course) Daytime class Capacity: 5 students |
| Graduate School of Science and Engineering | Mathematics Major (Master's Course) Daytime Class Capacity: 25 students Department of Physics (Master's course) Daytime class Capacity: 25 students Urban Human Environment Studies (Master's Program) Daytime Program: Enrollment Capacity 60 students Precision Engineering Major (Master's Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 52 students Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering (Master's course) Daytime class Capacity: 45 students Department of Applied Chemistry (Master's course) Daytime class Capacity: 45 students Business Data Science Program (Master's Program) Daytime Course: Enrollment Capacity 30 students Department of Computer Science (Master's Program) Daytime Course Capacity: 40 students Department of Life Sciences (Master's course) Daytime class Capacity: 25 students Mathematics Major (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 3 students Department of Physics (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 3 students Urban Human Environment Studies (Doctoral Program), Daytime Program, Capacity: 5 students Precision Engineering (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 3 students Department of Applied Chemistry (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 3 students Business Data Science Program (Doctoral Program) Daytime Course: 3 students Electrical and Information Engineering Major (Doctoral Program), Daytime Program, Capacity: 7 students Life Science Major (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 2 students |
| Graduate School of Letters | Major in Japanese Literature (Master's Program) Daytime Course Capacity: 10 students Major in English Literature (Master's Program) Daytime Course Capacity: 10 students German Literature Major (Master's Program) - Daytime Program - Enrollment Capacity: 5 students French Literature Major (Master's Program) Daytime Program: 5 students Chinese Language and Culture Major (Master's Program) Daytime Program: Enrollment Capacity: 5 students Japanese History Major (Master's Program) Daytime Program: Enrollment Capacity: 7 students Oriental History Major (Master's Program) Daytime Program: Capacity 5 students Western History Major (Master's Program) Daytime Program: 5 students Philosophy Major (Master's Program) Daytime Department Capacity: 5 students Sociology Major (Master's Program) Daytime Course Capacity: 5 students Department of Social Informatics (Master's course) Daytime class Capacity: 5 students Department of Education (Master's Program) Daytime Department Capacity: 5 students Department of Psychology (Master's course) Daytime class Capacity: 8 students Japanese Literature (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 5 students English Literature (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 5 German Literature Major (Doctoral Program), Daytime Program, Capacity: 3 students French Literature Major (Doctoral Program), Daytime Program, Capacity: 3 students Chinese Language and Culture Major (Doctoral Program), Daytime Program, Capacity: 3 students Japanese History Major (Doctoral Program), Daytime Program, Capacity: 5 students Oriental History Major (Doctoral Program) Daytime Program: 3 students Western History Major (Doctoral Program), Daytime Program, Capacity: 3 students Philosophy Major (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 3 students Sociology Major (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 3 students Department of Social Informatics (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 3 students Education Major (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 3 students Psychology Major (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 4 students |
| Graduate School of Policy Studies | Comprehensive Policy Major (Master's Program) Daytime Course Capacity: 40 students Comprehensive Policy Major (Doctoral Course) Daytime Course Capacity: 10 students |
| Graduate School of International Information Studies | International Information Studies (Master's Program) Daytime Program: Enrollment Capacity 25 students |
| Graduate School of Law | Legal Major (Professional Degree) Daytime Class Capacity: 160 |
| Graduate School of Strategic Management | Business Science Major (DBA Program) (Doctoral Program) Daytime Program: 12 students Strategic Management Major (MBA Course) (Professional Degree) Day Program, Capacity: 80 students |
| Contact information, address, etc. | |
| Graduate School of Arts | |
| Postal Code | 192-0393 |
| Address | 742-1 Higashinakano, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo |
| Department | Graduate school office |
| Phone Number | 042-674-2613 |
| Graduate School of International Information Studies | |
| Postal Code | 162-8478 |
| Address | 1-18 Ichigaya Tacho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo |
| Department | Faculty of International Informatics Office |
| Phone Number | 03-3513-0307 |
| Graduate School of Science and Engineering | |
| Postal Code | 112-8551 |
| Address | 1-13-27 Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo |
| Department | Faculty of Science and Engineering Office |
| Phone Number | 03-3817-1740 |
| Other Information | |
| Official page | https://www.chuo-u.ac.jp/academics/graduateschool/ |
| https://www.chuo-u.ac.jp/academics/pro_graduateschool/ | |
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