The Graduate School of Law

Training specialists in law and political science to serve as leaders in our complex contemporary society

• Major in Law, Master's and Doctoral Programs (enrollment limit: 8 and 3)
• Major in International Relations and Law, Master's Program (enrollment limit: 4)

The Major in Law is organized into groups of subjects in each field: public law subjects such as constitutional law; and private law subjects such as civil law. The Major in International Relations and Law offers a variety of subjects such as international law, international trade law, and international political science. Students are trained to become high-level professionals such as specialists in law and political science, as well as tax accountants and civil servants.

The Graduate School of Economics

Aiming to produce graduates possessing specialized knowledge in economics and business administration together with the practical skills needed in society

• Major in Economics, Master's and Doctoral Programs (enrollment limit: 3 and 2)
• Major in Business Administration, Master's Program (enrollment limit: 3)

The Major in Economics encompasses economic theory, economic policy, and other applied fields. The Major in Business Administration focuses on the theory of business administration while providing broad coverage of topics such as accounting and management science. Students are able to earn a portion of credits in other majors as well. Graduates have immediately put their skills to use in the business world and other professional career paths in positions including tax accountants.

The Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences

Interdisciplinary and innovative programs focused on the understanding of the fundamental nature of human beings and culture

• Major in Human Behavior, Master's and Doctoral Programs (enrollment limit: 4 and 2)
• Major in Local Cultures, Master's and Doctoral Programs (enrollment limit: 6 and 2)

The Human Behavior Major consists of research fields such as education, philosophy, environmental science, anthropology, and sociology; the Local Culture Major consists of the fields of language, literature, art (including music and film), history, and geography. Through these studies, students gain a deep understanding of society and culture as well as creative thinking and technical expertise. Regular teaching license holders can obtain a junior high school specialized teaching license (Japanese, social studies, or English) and a senior high school specialized teaching license (Japanese, geography and history, civics, or English).
The Master's Program trains specialists to provide psychological support in a wide variety of fields including health and medical care, welfare, education, and law. The Doctoral Program cultivates instructors for psychological support possessing the latest scientific knowledge and advanced skills.

The Graduate School of Psychology

Training personnel who can become licensed psychologists and play an important role in society

• Majors, Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Psychology(enrollment limit: 18 and 2)

We train Certified Public Psychologists (a national qualification) who are specialists in psychology contributing to the mental health of the public.
The Master’s Program trains specialists to provide psychological support in the health and medical care and in the welfare sector, as well as in other fields including education, industry, and law. The Doctoral Program cultivates instructors for psychological support through the Scientist-Practitioner Model.

The Graduate School of Rehabilitation

Developing professionals and researchers to be leaders in next-generation rehabilitation

• Major in Medical Rehabilitation, Master's and Doctoral Programs (enrollment limit: 3 and 3)
• Major in Social Rehabilitation, Master's Program (enrollment limit: 2)

Students gain an understanding of the progress of medicine and medical technology, and the current status and future prospects of social systems, and are developed into highly-specialized professionals who can provide appropriate responses and support as leaders of organizations, as well as educators and researchers who will be responsible for the next generation. Research results are also announced to society and intellectual properties that can offer social contributions are created.

The Graduate School of Nutrition

Providing high-level specialized capabilities in nutrition as preparation for a variety of careers following graduation

• Major in Nutrition, Master's Program (enrollment limit: 8)

The Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences develops high-level specialist professionals capable of responding to the progress in medicine and cultivates human resources who will act as the next generation of leaders in education and research in the field of clinical pharmacy. It also aims to produce human resources who can fulfill the mission of social service through clinical development and evaluation of medicines.

The Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Training excellent researchers in the area of clinical pharmacy

• Major in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Doctoral Program (4 years) (enrollment limit: 3)(Including quota for foreign students and working adult students)

The Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences develops high-level specialist professionals capable of responding to the progress in medicine and cultivates human resources who will act as the next generation of leaders in education and research in the field of clinical pharmacy. It also aims to produce human resources who can fulfill the mission of social service through clinical development and evaluation of medicines.

The Graduate School of Food and Medicinal Sciences

A doctoral program for those eager to explore a broad range of research in nutrition and pharmaceutical sciences

• Major in Food and Medicinal Sciences, Doctoral Program (3 years) (enrollment limit: 2)

The Graduate School of Food and Medicinal Sciences provides a three-year Doctoral Program for those who possess a master’s degree in Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Sciences (those who have completed a four-year master’s program), or related fields of natural science and who intend to acquire knowledge and research methods in the increasingly sophisticated field of health science. When students complete the program and pass a thesis examination, they earn either a Doctor of Nutrition or Doctor of Science degree.