Entrance Exam for Foreign Student Admission for Undergraduate Programs

2022 Campuses Campuses

Tama Campus Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Letters, Faculty of Policy Studies, Faculty of Global Management Address 742-1 Higashinakano, Hachioji-shi, Access 0-minute walk from Chuo Daigaku-Meisei Daigaku Station on Tama Monorail

A vast campus with fully-realized facilities, located in the Tama area in western Tokyo, about an hour by train from central Tokyo.

＊ The Faculty of Law will be relocated to a new campus in central Tokyo (Myogadani, Bunkyo-ku) in April 2023. ＊ Myogadani Campus (tentative name)

Korakuen Campus Faculty of Science and Engineering Address 1-13-27 Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Access 5-minute walk from Korakuen Station on the Tokyo Metro, 7-minute walk from Kasuga Station on the Toei Subway Line

Located near the center of Tokyo on a hill overlooking the Tokyo Dome, a baseball stadium. The campus has over 110 advanced laboratories, the very latest facilities and IT Center providing an environment that is perfectly suited for education and research.

Access

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Ikebukuro Kasuga Todaimae Tama Monorail JR Yamanote Line Keio-hachioji Korakuen Campus Nishi- Kichijoji Ogikubo Tachikawa Kokubunji JR Sobu Line Hongo-sanchome Hachioji Korakuen JR Chuo Line Oedo Line Takahatafudo Bubaigawara JR Yokohama Line Yotsuya JR Musashino Line Meidaimae Ochanomizu Iidabashi Tama-dobutsukoen Suidobashi Keio Line Chuodaigaku- Shimo- kitazawa Shinjuku Line Akihabara Tama Campus Meiseidaigaku Fuchuhommachi Keio Inokashirra Line Hashimoto Odakyu Line Shibuya Tama-center Keio Sagamihara Line Chofu Namboku Line Marunouchi Line Tokyo JR Sagami Line JR Nambu Line Meguro Machida Mita Line Mita Hamamatsucho Atsugi Shin-Yurigaoka Noborito Shinagawa

お問合せ先 中央大学入試課 お問合せフォーム 〒192-0393 東京都八王子市東中野742-1 admissions-grp@g. chuo-u. ac. jp 2022 Entrance Exam Data for Previous Years

2021 2020 2021 2020 Faculty Number of Number Number of Number Faculty Number of Number Number of Number Applicants Passed Applicants Passed Applicants Passed Applicants Passed Law 93 20 126 19 Science and Engineering 171 31 254 51 A 204 44 230 47 Letters 196 26 270 18 Economics 18 3 44 6 B 100 30 132 40 Policy Studies A 95 44 94 46 A 129 28 146 22 Global Management Commerce B 134 62 60 52 B 148 37 163 45 Total 1,288 325 1,519 346

Tuition

The planned tuition amount for the first year of enrollment (FY2021) is shown in the table below (Amounts are subject to change). (in Japanese Yen)

Admission Fee Alumni 1st Year Payment at Time Faculty (upon admission Tuition Experiment Fee Facility Costs Membership Payment Total* of Enrollment* only) Fee Law/Letters 240,000 823,400 ― 218,900 10,000 1,292,300 771,150 Economics 240,000 823,400 15,000 218,900 10,000 1,307,300 778,650

Commerce 240,000 823,400 18,000 218,900 10,000 1,310,300 780,150

Science and 240,000 1,175,700 109,600 297,700 10,000 1,833,000 1,041,500 Engineering Policy Studies 240,000 1,029,800 50,000 267,100 10,000 1,596,900 923,450 Global Management 240,000 943,600 50,000 216,400 10,000 1,460,000 855,000

＊ Of the 1st Year Payment Total, the Payment at Time of Enrollment must be paid at the time of the admission procedure. (The remaining balance must be paid between the time of enrollment and mid-January). Scholarships Scholarships, Tuition Reductions

Chuo University offers the following scholarships and tuition reduction opportunities for foreign students.

Number of Successful Title Amount Period Applicants Eligible requirements (Excerpt) (previous year) 1st-year undergraduate students with excellent grades Foreign students Scholarship for 30% of tuition/ 1 year 3 on the Foreign student Entrance Exam (to be applied after experiment fee Freshman of Undergraduate enrollment)

Foreign students Undergraduate 50% of tuition/ 2nd-year or above undergraduate students with GPA 2. 5 or 1 year 25 Benefits Scholarship experiment fee above record up to the previous year Tuition Fee Reduction for foreign Students who have GPA 2. 0 or above record up to the 30% of tuition 1 year 225 student previous year (to be applied after enrollment)

＊ In addition to the above, Chuo University can refer students to schalorship programs offered by the Japanese Government (Honors Scholarship), organizations, and private businesses, etc. (45 programs in 2020).

Message from a Foreign Student Please refer to the website of Chuo University for more messages from foreign students. 3rd Grade Department of Global Management Faculty of Global Management my studies. I was prepared to fail the September enrollment, but I saw it Ms. Kraft Victoria Isabel as an opportunity to prepare for the exams the following year. Whenever I doubted myself and thought that I might go back to my home country I first came Japan to study Japanese. I wanted to study abroad and Sweden, I felt that it would be wasted potential of what I was capable learn a foreign language, and Japan caught my eye. I had previously of. I had come this far, so I wanted to go even further. I believe that this been to Japan on vacation and I had enjoyed my stay, so I decided to determination was the key for me entering University. study Japanese for 1 year in Japan. After living here for some months, At first I was worried about entering University as a foreign student living I became interested in studying at University and settling down, so by myself, but I was warmly welcomed and quickly found company. The I consulted with my teacher in my Japanese language school. I was university facilities are great, and I often study in the library or in the particularly interested in the new program called Global Management study rooms of the faculty building. I was worried about moving out by at Chuo University and felt that it would be perfect for me. My teacher myself and finding an apartment, but the university helped me find a strongly recommended Chuo University, and so I decided to apply. suitable apartment close to school. The process was simple and quick, As long as I had that initial goal of entering Chuo University in the back and I am satisfied with the service they provided. of my mind, I was able to go through with the application and focus on So be confident, I respect your pursuit of your goals. You’ve got this. Outline of Entrance Exam Outline of Entrance Exam for Foreign Student Admission

The following content is scheduled as of May 2021. Under the influence of COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019), the changes such as a schedule or the content may occur in the future. For details, please be sure to check the application requirements on the Chuo University website (https://www.chuo-u.ac.jp/admission/faculties/special/), which will be available in mid-July (Japanese only).

For enrollment in April 2022

1st Screening 2nd Screening English proficiency Application Exam Faculty Required EJU Subjects requirements period Exam Date Date of Exam Date Method (either one) (2021) and exam results and Contents Contents nnouncement (Estimated)

TOEIC® L&R 480 or higher From Document Jan. 13, 2022 (Thu) Law － Japanese TOEFL iBT® 42 or higher Oct. 27 (Wed) Jan. 7, 2022 (Fri) Screening Interview IELTS 4.5 or higher to Nov. 2 (Tue) (online) Jan. 13, 2022 (Thu) From Written Exam Document A Japanese ― Nov. 15 (Mon) Jan. 7, 2022 (Fri) (Essay Writing and Screening to 19 (Fri) English) (online test) Economics Interview (online) Japanese TOEIC® L&R 470 or higher From B General Subject TOEFL iBT® 39 or higher Nov. 15 (Mon) Document Screening Mathematics (Course 1 or 2) IELTS 4.5 or higher to 19 (Fri)

Jan. 14, 2022 (Fri) From Written Exam Document A Japanese ― Oct. 27 (Wed) Jan. 7, 2022 (Fri) English (online test) Screening to Nov. 2 (Tue) Interview Commerce (online)

Japanese TOEIC® L&R 470 or higher From B General Subject TOEFL iBT® 39 or higher Nov. 15 (Mon) Document Screening Mathematics (Course 1 or 2) IELTS 4.5 or higher to 19 (Fri)

Japanese TOEIC® L&R, From Science and Mathematics (Course 2) Document Jan. 11, 2022 (Tue) － TOEFL iBT®, IELTS Nov. 15 (Mon) Jan. 7, 2022 (Fri) Science (2 subjects selected Screening Interview Engineering (no score requirement) to 19 (Fri) from physics, chemistry, biology) (online)

TOEIC® L&R, From Document Jan. 14, 2022 (Fri) Letters － Japanese TOEFL iBT®, IELTS Nov. 15 (Mon) Jan. 7, 2022 (Fri) Screening Interview (no score requirement) to 19 (Fri) (online) Jan. 14, 2022 (Fri) TOEIC® L&R 550 or higher From Policy Document Written Exam － Japanese TOEFL iBT® 56 or higher Nov. 15 (Mon) Jan. 7, 2022 (Fri) Screening (Essay Writing) (online test) Studies IELTS 4.5 or higher to 19 (Fri) Interview (online) TOEIC® L&R 550 or higher and From Global S&W 240 or higher DEC. 6 to 10 (Fri) A Japanese Oct. 27 (Wed) From (Mon) TOEFL iBT® 42 or higher Management to Nov. 2 (Tue) IELTS 4.0 or higher Online Movie Interview

Date of exam results announcement: January 25, 2022 (Tue)

Note 1. Be sure to take the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) (to be held in June 2021 or November 2021). ＊ For details, please be sure to check the application requirements on the Chuo University website. 2. The score of the English proficiency requirements (TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS) should be within two years before the first day of Application period. 3. Applicants may not apply for more than one faculty that holds the exam on the same day (except Method B exams of different faculties). 4. Essay writing questions are to be provided and answered in Japanese. 5. Applicants may not proceed to“2nd Screening” unless they pass “1st Screening. ” 6. During the interview at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, questions may be asked to confirm fundamental academic abilities in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, etc.

For enrollment in September 2022

Application period Date of exam results Faculty Exam Method English proficiency requirements Screening methods (Estimated) announcement (Estimated)

TOEIC® L&R 785 or higher and S&W 310 Global From Feb. 25, 2022 (Fri) to Document Screening B or higher TOEFL iBT® 72 or higher Apr. 8, 2022 (Fri) Mar. 3, 2022 (Thu) Online Movie Interview Management IELTS 5. 5 or higher

Note 1. Scores of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and Japanese Language Aptitude Test (JLPT) are not required for application. 2. The score of the English proficiency requirements (TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS) should be within two years before the first day of Application period. Number of Foreign Students (current as of October 1, 2020)

Country/Area breakdown Faculty/Course Breakdown 1st Ph. D. 2nd Ph. D. Country Number Country Number Faculty Number Graduate Course Course Course China 589 Thailand 4 Law 56 Law 17 14 South 88 Myanmar 3 Korea Economics 172 Economics 25 2 Malaysia 14 Russia 2 Commerce 133 Commerce 13 2 Science and Science and Hong Kong 13 United States 2 96 47 6 Engineering Engineering France 9 United kingdom 1 Letters 36 Letters 28 17 8 Other 9 Policy Studies 10 Policy Studies 6 2 Vietnam 6 Total (20 countries) 753 Global Management 66 Total 136 43 Indonesia 5 Global Informatics 3 Total 572

＊ In addition to the above, 2 foreign students is enrolled in the Law School.

Curriculum

Foreign Students who pass the Entrance Exam for Foreign Student Admission and gone through the admissions procedure are enrolled in the regular curriculum in order to obtain their degree. As the classes will primarily be conducted in Japanese except for the Faculty of Global Management*, a level of Japanese sufficient to understand professional lessons is required. With the exception of subjects exclusively provided for Foreign Students such as “Japanese Language, ” Foreign Students will basically take the same classes as Japanese students. Foreign Students are also allowed to participate in the Chuo University Study-Abroad program (for 1 year or 1 semester). ＊ In the Faculty of Global Management, about 70% of enrollable subjects are taught in English and students can earn the required number of credits for graduation by completing subjects taught in English only.

Student Life

● G-Square (Tama Campus) An event space for cross-cultural exchange among Foreign Students and Japanese students.

● International Education Residence (Tama Campus) An on-campus student residence opened in April 2020, where International students and Japanese students can deepen their understanding of diverse cultures through shared living (boarding fees: 62,800 yen/month and other fees).

● Chuo University Co-op One of Japan’s best university co-ops providing diverse student services such G-Square as a cafeteria, retail shops, training for qualifications, travel, insurance, and accommodation services. ＊ In the surrounding areas of Tama Campus, the co-op can introduce plenty of apartments for rates ranging from about 30,000 to 50,000 yen/month. International ＊ Subject to the Comprehensive Renters’Insurance for foreign Students Studying in Education Japan, Chuo University agrees to be a guarantor for the lease of an apartment. Residence

Employment

In Japan, the employment of foreign Students who graduate from Japanese universities is increasing in number. Stable and long-term employment is a significant advantage of being employed by a Japanese business. Foreign Students graduated from Chuo University are highly regarded by businesses.

● Primary Employers of 2021 Graduates (Foreign Students)

Accenture/ AEON MALL / NTT DATA SOFIA Corporation. / KADOKAWA GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. / East Japan Railway Company Hachioji Branch / FUJITSU NETWORK SOLUTIONS LIMITED / FUJISOFT INCORPORATED / Honda Motor Co., Ltd. / Ricoh Japan Co., Ltd. / Yahoo Japan Corporation etc. ChuoWith pride in the tradition University of having been established for 135 years, Chuo University is one of the most prestigious private universities in Japan. Originally founded as a law school, the number of lawyers produced by Chuo is second only to Tokyo University, and with its excellent track record of national public servants and certified public accountants, it is building a solid position for itself within Japan. As a university that produces a large number of superior human resources, Chuo is highly recognized by society and domestic corporations.

Faculties and Departments

＊ Faculties and departments (majors) which offer Entrance Exam for Foreign Student Admission are a listed below.

Faculty Department (Major) Primary Learning Content (Partial Introduction)

Law Japanese legal system (judge, prosecutor, and attorney), public law, corporate law International Law and Law International law, international relations, globalization, international business Business Political Science Japanese public policy, local autonomy, international relationships, journalism, NPO, NGO Globalization, market principles, population, income disparity, employment, Economics social security Economic Systems and Business strategy, accounting, data analysis, ICT Information Economics Trade, multinational companies, economic development, world poverty issues, International Economics international cooperation Public and Environmental Japanese public policy, local autonomy, environmental problems, corporate social Economics responsibility Business Administration Corporate management, ICT, multinational corporations Accounting Bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, taxation Marketing and International Commerce Distribution, marketing, consumer behavior, advertisements, international transactions Trade* Banking and Corporate Banks, securities, finance, insurance Finance Mathematics Statistics, analytics, algebra, geometry Physics The universe, elementary particle, physical property physics, biophysics Civil and Environmental Concrete, transportation, road, soil, structure, environment Engineering Precision Mechanics Robotics, sound, thermal fluid, measurement and control Electrical, Electronic, and Electricity, energy, information network, semiconductor and integrated circuits, Communication Engineering radio waves Science and Physical chemistry, inorganic and analytical chemistry, organic and life chemistry Engineering Applied Chemistry Business Data science Production control, quality engineering, ergonomics, finance and insurance Information and System Computer graphics, algorithms, software Engineering Biological Sciences Molecules, cells, genes, microorganisms Integrated Science and Engineering for Sustainable Environmental design, brain science, health Society Japanese Literature Japanese literature, Japanese, Japanese language education English Studies British literature and culture, American literature and culture, English German Studies German, German literature, German-speaking culture and history French Studies French, French literature, French-speaking culture and history Japanese History Japanese history, archeology Asian and African History Asian history, Islamic history Letters European and American (Department European and American history History of Humanities and Philosophy Japanese ethics, philosophy, Chinese philosophy, European and American philosophy Social Science) Sociology Social issues, social research, family Socio Informatics Media, journalism, social psychology, programming Education Education system, educational methodology, educational history Psychology Clinical psychology, counseling, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology Interdisciplinary Social cultures, sport cultures, inter-disciplinary studies Studies Programme Policy Sciences Policy planning, politics, law, economy Policy Studies Cross-Cultural Studies International relations, international regional culture, religion, media Global Global Management Global management, Corporate management, Global Economy Management Name changed from the Department of Marketing and Trade from April 2022 (plan). ＊