Graduate Program

Graduate School Entrance Exam

Graduate School

Established in September 2008, the AIU professional graduate school is comprised of three pathways: English Language Teaching Practices, Japanese Language Teaching Practices, and Global Communication Practices.

ProgramStandard
Period of
Enrollment
Annual Enrollment
Quota
Total Enrollment
Capacity
English Language
Teaching Practices (ELT)
2 years30 students60 students
Japanese Language
Teaching Practices (JLT)
Global Communication
Practices (GCP)

Application Schedule

Application periods are scheduled as Fall, Winter, and Spring screenings.

Period of ApplicationAnnouncement of
Successful
Applicants
Period of
Entrance
Formalities
Enrollment
Fall
Screening
September 1-9, 2026October 9, 2026October 13-26, 2026April or September
2027
Winter
Screening
November 30-
December 9, 2026
January 13, 2027January 14-26, 2027April or September
2027
Spring
Screening
April 8-16, 2027May 14, 2027May 17-27, 2027September 2027

Application

The screening of successful applicants will be based only on the documents submitted. Candidates must submit the necessary Application Forms, Personal Statement and Study Plan, Letters of Recommendation, and documents verifying language proficiency.

Consultation before Application

We strongly recommend that prospective students consult with an AIU faculty member before formally applying. Please complete this online form to book a consultation.

Latest Application Info

Enrollment of April 2026 *Past Information

Accepting Programs

English Language Teaching Practices (ELT)
Global Communication Practices (GCP)

Admission Information / Required Documents

Admission Information

Application Forms

Enrollment of September 2026 *Past Information

Accepting Programs

English Language Teaching Practices (ELT)
Japanese Language Teaching Practices (JLT)
Global Communication Practices (GCP)

Admission Information / Required Documents

Admission Information

Application Forms

Contact

Admissions Office

Tel. +81-(0)18-886-5931
Fax. +81-(0)18-886-5910
E-mail: grad@gl.aiu.ac.jp