Program in Japan Studies, NCCU

1. General Information National Chengchi University (NCCU) will not be selling hard copies of the AY2026 M.A. and Ph.D. Admissions Prospectus. Please browse or print the guidelines directly from the website. Applicants must read the prospectus thoroughly before applying (please see the links below for the full prospectus and the PDF excerpts for our program’s specific regulations). 2. Application Methods and Deadlines (Late applications will not be accepted): (1) Obtaining the Online Application Payment Account: From 9:00 AM, September 30, 2025, to 12:00 PM (Noon), October 14, 2025. (2) Online Registration/Data Entry: From 9:00 AM, September 30, 2025, to 3:00 PM, October 14, 2025. (3) Submission Deadline for Review Materials: ※ In accordance with the Program’s "Material Submission Methods": By Mail: Must be postmarked no later than October 14, 2025. In-Person Submission: Must be submitted by 5:00 PM, October 13, 2025 (Late submissions will not be accepted). 3. Application Procedures Please refer to pages 5–9 of the Admissions Prospectus. 4. Contact Information If you encounter any issues during the application period, please contact the Integrated Affairs Section of the Office of Academic Affairs at (02) 2938-7892 or (02) 2938-7893 during office hours.

Please refer to the following link for the current library catalog of the Program in Japanese Studies Office: https://reurl.cc/mrZ53A

The PhD qualifying examination reading lists for the Spring Semester of 2025 (113-2) are now available. The examination dates will be scheduled in accordance with the program's study regulations and will be announced at a later date. Please refer to the attached files for the specific reading lists.

Dear Candidates, Congratulations on advancing to the Phase II interview. Please pay close attention to the following instructions: I. Submission of Review Materials In accordance with the admissions prospectus (Ref: NCCU AY2026 M.A. Admissions Prospectus - Program in Japanese Studies), all review materials must be received by the Program Office (either by mail or in person) no later than Tuesday, March 10, by 5:00 PM. Note: This is a receipt deadline, not a postmark deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted. II. Interview Fee Payment Please complete the interview fee payment at least three days prior to your interview date. For payment methods and amounts, please refer to the "Interview Precautions and Payment Instructions" document. III. Interview Day Requirements On the day of the interview, in addition to a valid photo ID and proof of payment, candidates for this program must bring their original language proficiency certificates for verification. These details are also published on the NCCU Admissions Section website (https://www.nccu.edu.tw/p/403-1000-122.php?Lang=zh-tw). Please read the information provided by the Integrated Affairs Section carefully. Interview Schedule & Logistics Interview Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 Interview Time: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM Check-in Time: Please check in by 09:45 AM. Check-in Location: 11th Floor, North Wing, General Building (綜合院館), NCCU. Required Documents for Check-in: 1. Valid Photo ID. 2. Original Language Proficiency Certificate. 3. Original Receipt of Interview Fee (or a printout of the online payment confirmation page). Payment Status Inquiry: http://examac.nccu.edu.tw/Login Interview Room: Room 271107 (First Conference Room), 11th Floor, North Wing, General Building, NCCU. IV. Interview Regulations Language: The interview will be conducted in both Japanese and Chinese. Sequence: Please follow the [Interview Order Table]. The order is determined by the Exam Permit number. To ensure fairness, no requests for time changes will be accepted for any reason. Adjustments: If a candidate fails to present original documents or complete payment, the following candidates will move up in the sequence accordingly. Conduct: Please leave the examination venue immediately after your interview. Do not linger to converse with other candidates. If you have any questions, please contact Teaching Assistant Mr. Lin at mpjs@nccu.edu.tw. Best regards, M.A. Program in Japanese Studies National Chengchi University

Dear Students, For the Spring Semester of 2026 (114-2), our program is honored to invite Professor Emeritus Keiji Nakatsuji from the Graduate School of International Relations at Ritsumeikan University to serve as a visiting professor. He will be teaching the course "Japanese Diplomacy in World History" (世界史の中の日本外交). Course details are provided below—we warmly encourage you to enroll! Course Title: Japanese Diplomacy in World History (Intensive Course) Instructor: Professor Keiji Nakatsuji (Professor Emeritus, Graduate School of International Relations, Ritsumeikan University) Offering Department: M.A./Ph.D. Program in Japanese Studies, College of International Affairs Course Dates: February 24, 2026 (Tue) – April 28, 2026 (Tue) Class Time: Every Monday & Tuesday, Periods 3 & 4 (10:10 AM – 12:00 PM) Language of Instruction: Japanese Target Audience: Graduate students (Undergraduate students and students from other departments are also welcome to enroll) Important Reminders Regarding Course Selection: First Phase of Preliminary Selection: January 13 – January 14 Second Phase of Preliminary Selection: January 19 – January 21 The full course selection schedule has been posted on the Program website. Please stay mindful of these deadlines. Wishing you all a wonderful winter break!

※ All students are requested to carefully read the attached Registration Notice. Reminders: Payment Deadline: The tuition and fee payment period for this semester ends on March 2, 2026. Late Payments: From March 3 to March 16, 2026, students who have not yet paid may only do so via over-the-counter payment at First Bank branches nationwide or via ATM/Online Banking. Late Registration: Students who delay their registration will be subject to the relevant regulations of the NCCU Academic Rules.

Interview Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 (114 R.O.C. Year) Time: 1:10 PM – 1:55 PM 1. Check-in Information Check-in Time: Please check in 20 minutes before your scheduled oral examination. General Check-in: 12:50 PM Check-in Location: Room 271113, 11th Floor, North Wing, General Building (綜合院館), NCCU. Required Documents (Must present upon check-in): Exam Permit. Original Photo ID: (National ID, NHI Card with photo, Driver’s License, Passport, or ARC). Original Language Proficiency Certificate: (For verification only; will be returned immediately). 2. Important Documents & Links Exam Permit: The university does not send physical permits. Please print your permit on A4 paper via the Admission Application Result Query System: https://examaca.nccu.edu.tw/Login Language Proficiency Requirements (PhD Level): * Japanese: JLPT N2 or above. English: TOEIC 650 or above / TOEFL iBT 80 or above. 3. Interview Details Location: First Conference Room (Room 271107), 11th Floor, North Wing, General Building, NCCU. Duration: 15 minutes per candidate. Sequence: The order is determined by the Exam Permit number. To ensure fairness, requests to change times will generally not be accepted. Exception: If you have an urgent scheduling conflict with another department's interview, please email supporting proof to mpjs@nccu.edu.tw by Wednesday, November 12, at 12:00 PM. Language: The interview will be conducted in both Japanese and Chinese. Contact Information Contact Person: Mr. Lin (Teaching Assistant) Email: mpjs@nccu.edu.tw Phone: 02-2939-3091 ext. 51111  

Interview Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 (114 R.O.C. Year) Time: 9:30 AM – 12:10 PM 1. Check-in Information Check-in Time: Please refer to the [Order of Interview Table]. Each candidate must check in 20 minutes before the start of their assigned session. Session 1: Check-in at 9:10 AM Session 2: Check-in at 10:40 AM Check-in Location: Room 271113, 11th Floor, North Wing, General Building (綜合院館), NCCU. Required Documents (Must present upon check-in): Exam Permit. Original Photo ID: (National ID, NHI Card with photo, Driver’s License, Passport, or ARC). Original Language Proficiency Certificate: (For verification only; will be returned immediately). 2. Important Documents & Links Exam Permit: The university does not send physical permits. Please print your permit on A4 paper (black and white is fine) via the Admission Application Result Query System: https://examaca.nccu.edu.tw/Login Language Proficiency Requirements: JLPT N3 or above / TOEIC 600 or above / TOEFL iBT 78 or above. 3. Interview Details Location: First Conference Room (Room 271107), 11th Floor, North Wing, General Building, NCCU. Duration: 10 minutes per candidate. Sequence: The order is determined by the Exam Permit number. To ensure fairness, requests to change times will generally not be accepted. Exception: If you have an urgent scheduling conflict with another department's interview, please provide supporting proof and an explanation to the Program Office email (mpjs@nccu.edu.tw) by Wednesday, November 12, at 12:00 PM. The office will handle requests only if they do not infringe upon the rights of other candidates. Language: The interview will be conducted in both Japanese and Chinese. Contact Information If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us: Contact Person: Mr. Lin (Teaching Assistant) Email: mpjs@nccu.edu.tw Phone: 02-2939-3091 ext. 51111

Dear Students, For the Fall Semester of 2025 (114-1), we are honored to invite Associate Professor Takumi Shimizu from the Faculty of Policy Management at Keio University to serve as a visiting professor. He will be teaching the course "Organizational Strategy in the Digital Age" (デジタル時代の組織戦略). Course details are provided below—we warmly welcome your enrollment! Course Title: Organizational Strategy in the Digital Age (Intensive Course) Instructor: Associate Professor Takumi Shimizu (Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University) Offering Department: M.A./Ph.D. Program in Japanese Studies, College of International Affairs Course Dates: September 5, 2025 (Fri) – November 7, 2025 (Fri) Class Time: Every Friday, Periods 2, 3, 4, and C (9:10 AM – 1:00 PM) Language of Instruction: Japanese Target Audience: Graduate students (Undergraduate students and students from other departments are also welcome to enroll) Reminders regarding Registration: First Phase of Course Selection: August 19 – August 20 Second Phase of Course Selection: August 25 – August 27 The full course selection schedule has been posted on the Program website. Please stay mindful of these deadlines. Wishing you all a wonderful summer break!

Applications for the Preliminary Selection of Excellence Students (Academic Year 2023) are now open. The application period starts today and will conclude on November 7, 2023. I. Eligibility This application is open to students in the second year (or above) of the Master’s or Doctoral programs. Students on commissioned training or leave of absence are not eligible. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Conduct Grade: Grade A or above. Academic Performance: An average grade of 75 or above in the previous semester, OR ranked in the top half of the class. Specific Achievements (at least one of the following): Outstanding performance in learning or research. Significant contributions to activities promoting national or school spirit. Exemplary dedication to public welfare or community service. Excellence in leadership roles and the promotion of campus activities. Other outstanding achievements that serve as a model for others. II. Application Documents Original Transcript from the previous semester (must include class ranking). (PDF & Hard copy) Application Form (Please check the "Department Recommendation" box under the Eligibility section). (PDF, Word & Hard copy) Self-Recommendation Letter. (PDF, Word & Hard copy) Supporting Documents for relevant achievements or records. (PDF & Hard copy) III. Important Notes Please carefully review the "Notes" section of the application form for detailed instructions on filling out and binding your documents. Submission Deadline: Interested and eligible students must submit both electronic and hard copies of their application materials by Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Email Submission: Please send electronic files to mpjs@nccu.edu.tw. Note: Use your university email address to ensure delivery, as external emails may be blocked by the school system. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Subject: Important notices regarding credit transfer applications for newly admitted students in the 2022 Academic Year. Legal Basis: NCCU Student Credit Transfer Regulations. Announcement Items: 1. Eligibility The following students are eligible to apply for credit transfers: (1) Transfer students. (2) New students who have retaken the entrance exam or re-applied for admission. (3) Students permitted by law to take credits before formal admission to a degree program. Note: According to Article 12 of the NCCU Student Credit Transfer Regulations: "Applications for credit transfer must be processed in a single instance during the designated period of the enrollment year." 2. Application Period and Location From August 2 (Tuesday) to August 5 (Friday). Please prepare the required documents and submit them to the Program Office via mail (postmarked by the deadline) or in person. 3. Required Documents (1) Credit Transfer Application Form: Please do not print double-sided to facilitate the signing and approval process. (2) One Original Official Transcript: A complete Chinese transcript from your previous institution (graduation or withdrawal status). (3) Course Syllabi: Detailed outlines for the courses taken at your previous institution. (4) Course Certification Form: If you have already obtained a degree from your previous institution/department and wish to apply for credit transfer using courses from that degree, please fill out this form and have it verified by the relevant authority at your previous school.

For detailed information and application guidelines, please visit the official website: https://www.koryu.or.jp/tw/business/study/presentation/2022/

Professor Rieko Kage from the University of Tokyo Joins as Visiting Professor Professor Rieko Kage from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tokyo has been invited by the Japan Foundation’s support program to serve as a Visiting Professor for our program from September 12 to November 11. Professor Kage is a graduate of Harvard University and specializes in Political Science. Her research expertise spans civil society, political participation, judicial politics, and public opinion. During her tenure, Professor Kage will be teaching the course "Political Participation and Public Opinion in Japan." The course will be conducted as a remote intensive program. Interested students are warmly encouraged to enroll! ( ^ _ ^ ) Course Dates: Monday, September 12, 2022 – Friday, November 11, 2022 Class Time: Every Monday and Friday, 13:00 – 16:00 (Taiwan Time)

Online registration for the 2022 Special Examination for Diplomatic & Consular Personnel and Diplomatic Administrative Personnel will be open from May 26 to June 6, 2022. This year, the recruitment quota is expected to be 40 Diplomatic and Consular Personnel and 2 Diplomatic Administrative Personnel. The examination is conducted in two stages: First Stage: Written Examination Second Stage: Oral Examination Interested students are highly encouraged to apply. For more details, please refer to the following official links and attachments: Ministry of Examination (MOEX): http://www.moex.gov.tw Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA): http://www.mofa.gov.tw

The application period for the College of International Affairs (CIA) International Exchange Student Program (Fall Semester 2022) is now open and will run until April 21. For further details and full guidelines, please visit the official announcement on the CIA website: https://ocia.nccu.edu.tw/PageDoc/Detail?fid=778&id=15857

Academic Year 2020, Fall Semester (109-1) Doctoral Qualifying Examination Results Program in Japanese Studies Student ID Result 107863501 Pass 107863502 Pass 107863503 Pass

Order for the 110th Admission Oral Examination: Interview date: Saturday, November 7, 2020 Registration time: each candidate must register at least 20 minutes before the examination time Check-in location: room 271107 (conference room 1), 11th floor, North building,  NCCU General Building of Colleges Please refer to the original website in Chinese for more details. 梯次 序號 口試時間 准考證號碼／姓名 第一梯次 （共3位） 16:45-18:15 1 16:45-17:15 31410001/戴○芹 2 17:15-17:45 31410002/盧○屏 3 17:45-18:15 31410003/張○玉  

Oral examination order of the 109th Admission Oral Examination Interview date: Saturday, March 7, 2020 Registration time: each candidate must register at least 20 minutes before the examination time Check in location: room 271111, floor 11, North building, NCCU General Building of Colleges Please refer to the original website in Chinese for more details. 梯次 序號 口試時間 准考證號碼／姓名 第一梯次 （共5位） 09:00-10:15 1 09:00-09:15 31410001/李○達 2 09:15-09:30 31410002/蔡○荏 3 09:30-09:45 31410003/莊○易 4 09:45-10:00 31410004/余○軒 5 10:00-10:15 31410006/馮○瑋 休息10:15～10:30 第二梯次 （共3位） 10:30-11:15 6 10:30-10:45 31410008/郭○鋒 7 10:45-11:00 31410009/游○欣 8 11:00-11:15 31410013/王○予 - - -