Admission Information

• A minimum of 16 years of education, including a bachelor degree or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of professional, full time work experience
• GMAT or GRE Score*
• TOEFL PBT 550, iBT 80 / IELTS 6.0 / TOEIC 800 (applicable to those who have not completed their undergraduate or graduate program in English)
• Test center or online test results administered by the above are accepted

*Prospective applicants may qualify for a GMAT Waiver. Please read the Preliminary Screening section to find out more.

• A minimum of 16 years of education, including a bachelor degree or equivalent
• TOEFL PBT 550, iBT 80 / IELTS 6.0 / TOEIC 800 (applicable to non-native English speakers who have not completed their undergraduate or graduate program in English)
• Test center or online test results administered by the above are accepted

Candidates who do not meet the qualifications, as well as candidates who wish to apply for a GMAT waiver, are required to take a Preliminary Screening prior to application. Email the following documents to the admissions office mba@gsm.nucba.ac.jp before commencing the online application.

*The GMAT waiver is an assessment of various factors of the candidate's professional and academic background. The application process is similar to the application for preliminary screening, except for one additional requirement:

Official scores may be sent directly from the testing institutions to the admissions office using the following codes.

GMAT: 7109
GRE DI Code: 0340
TOEFL DI Code: B407

The GMAT™ exam is available both at a test center and online – giving you the convenience and flexibility to plan your testing strategy.

You might feel more at ease at home with the online exam or prefer the structure of a test center. Both options will always be available to help you meet your application deadlines.

The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) offers a sampler of 90 past exam questions and two free, full-length GMAT™ practice exams that match the real exam format, increase in difficulty, and help you manage your pacing.

Follow the link below to create an account on MBA.com, download the Starter Kit, and start preparing for the exam.

Please note that the Online Application can be completed and submitted when the application window is open (check the schedule below), and the NUCB Business School admissions staff will contact the applicant with further instructions once the online application is complete.
N.B. Applications close at 18:00 JST on the application deadline date.

Fall 2022 Application Dates

*Only applicable to applicants who do not need visa application upon enrollment (domestic applicants).

Interviews may be requested on demand for those who require an early decision or deadline based decision (for scholarship such as MEXT), after submitting your application please contact the school to request an interview date.

Please follow the steps below. Please note that applications close at 18:00 JST on the application deadline date.

Click the "Online Application" button and complete the online application form.

The screening fee for the MBA & MiM applications is JPY 20,000 for international applicants and JPY 26,000 for domestic applicants. Applicants are required to pay the fee by bank transfer (details in application form) or PayPal.Please select either of the buttons below when using the PayPal from overseas / Japan. The amount shown by PayPal includes the remittance charge.

Submit the rest of the application materials online by either of the following methods:

Click the "Online Submission" button on the Admission page and attach your application documents. A Google Account is required to use this submission method. If you do not have a Google Account, we strongly recommend that creating one for applying to our school.

If you cannot create a Google account:
Please submit the documents by email to: <entry@gsm.nucba.ac.jp>
Be sure to clearly label the email with a subject line that includes your name and the attached contents.

【All Applicants】

• Answers to essay questions (three pages)
• Color passport-type photo (JPEG or PNG / Height:Width 4:3)
• Confirmation of payment of Application Fee (receipt / proof of payment - PayPal or bank transfer)
• Graduation certificate (bachelors) / confirmation of expected graduation
• Transcript of Grades (with certified translation if not in English)
• Passport with passport number page clearly shown
• Certificate of health (from your primary physician in your home country)
• Financial Status Letter

Also required by email to entry@gsm.nucba.ac.jp : Two (2) Recommendation Letters, which for security must be written, signed and submitted directly by the writers as pdfs.

【As Applicable】

• Resume / CV if not already submitted (Optional but recommended for MBA applicants)
• Application for Family Business Successors (applies to those applicants ONLY whose family is running their own business)
• Letter of Consent from Employer (applies to those applicants ONLY whose employer is sponsoring/paying for their degree program)
• Japanese Residence Card if held (i.e. for domestic applicants)
• TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC score (only for non-native English speakers who have not completed their undergraduate or graduate program in English)
• GMAT/GRE score (only if you are applying for MBA and did not receive GMAT Waiver)
• Any other certifications or qualifications you wish to submit to support your application.

For MBA applicants, the admissions procedure comprises the assessment of application documents followed by an interview with faculty members. MSc (MIM) applicants will in addition take a written essay examination in timed conditions. For applicants outside Japan, these will be conducted via Zoom.