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Application Process and Important Dates

Depending on the situation of the spread of infection with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the contents and procedures described in this Admissions Guide are subject to change, including the schedule and the screening process. Advance notification of changes will be made to students via the university’s website in principle.

2021 Entry Admissions has closed (including Preliminary/Formal Applications).
2022 Entry Admissions information will be open in around November 2021.
The information below is for reference of the previous information.
Please refer to the latest information/format for the 2022 Entry Admissions (including Preliminary/Formal Applications).

1. Schedule

Round	Application Deadline	Interview Period	Admission Decisions	(Successful applicants) Due date for Admission Fee
1	December 9, 2020	By December 16	Late January	February 24, 2021
2	January 27, 2021	By February 3	Late February to early March	March 24, 2021
3	February 10, 2021	By February 17	Mid- to late March	April 15, 2021
4*1	March 24, 2021	By March 31	Late April	May 20, 2021
5	April 7, 2021	By April 14	Mid- to late May	June 15, 2021
6	May 12, 2021	By May 19	Mid-June	June 22, 2021*2
7*3	June 9, 2021	By June 16	Mid-July	July 29, 2021

*1 Round 4: Applicants for University Recommendation for Doshisha Undergraduate Students should submit the formal application before Round 4 deadline. Any application received after this deadline will not be considered for this recommendation scheme.
*2 Round 6: Successful Applicants of Round 6 should note that the due date of admission fee payment is set much earlier than the other application rounds.
*3 Round 7: This round is only available for applicants who have Japanese nationality or who currently reside in Japan with a valid visa for the entire period between your application and enrollment. Please refer to the 2021 Admissions Guide for further details.

2. How to Apply

Step 1	Check Eligibility and Admission Requirements Please make sure to read the relevant 2021 admissions guide thoroughly. We have three different admission schemes for 2021 entry students. General Admissions University Recommendation for Doshisha University Undergraduate Students Doshisha undergraduate students may seek entrance to our program through this University Recommendation scheme by submitting a letter of recommendation from the dean of their department. Company Recommendation This admission scheme is for applicants who intend to retain their positions with their current employers during the two years of their MBA studies and return to their place of employment after graduation. Download the Admissions Guides

Step 1

Check Eligibility and Admission Requirements
Please make sure to read the relevant 2021 admissions guide thoroughly.
We have three different admission schemes for 2021 entry students.

General Admissions
University Recommendation for Doshisha University Undergraduate Students

Doshisha undergraduate students may seek entrance to our program through this University Recommendation scheme by submitting a letter of recommendation from the dean of their department.

Company Recommendation

This admission scheme is for applicants who intend to retain their positions with their current employers during the two years of their MBA studies and return to their place of employment after graduation.

Download the Admissions Guides

Step 2	Preliminary Application If you are interested in applying for our Global MBA but would like to consult with us first, we invite you to submit a preliminary application. It can help you learn about Global Business and Management Studies at Doshisha Business School and assist you with your formal application should you decide to apply. There is no charge for submitting a preliminary application. Learn more and download the Preliminary Application Form
Step 3	Make a Formal Application Please complete the formal application in accordance with the instructions given in the admissions guide. Complete the Application Fee The non-refundable application fee (15,000 JPY) can be paid either by bank transfer or online by credit card. Please refer to the admissions guide for more details. Submit the Application Package Please submit your formal application form and other required documents by the specified deadline. (Your application package must reach Doshisha University by the deadline to be considered.) <Required documents> The required documents may vary for those applying under the University or Company recommendation schemes. Please check the relevant admissions guide. Application form (3 sets) University graduation certificate (1 or more) Academic transcript (1 or more) Letters of recommendation (2) Certificate of English language proficiency (1) GMAT®/GRE®official score report (1)* Copy of personal identification (1 or more) Application fee receipt (1) Photographs (2), digital photograph (1) Mailing Labels (1) ** Submission of a GMAT® or GRE® score can be waived if the applicant has full time work experience of at least three years. Designation codes for exams: TOEFL® Test Designated Institution Code: 8759 GMAT® Program Code: QJK-PK-35 GRE® Designated Institution Code: 3575 IELTS™ (Academic Module): Please refer to the “STED RO: Subscriber to Electronic Download Recognised Organisations” information below. RO Name: Doshisha University - Graduate School of Business RO Address: Karasuma Imadegawa, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602 8580, Japan

Step 2

Preliminary Application
If you are interested in applying for our Global MBA but would like to consult with us first, we invite you to submit a preliminary application. It can help you learn about Global Business and Management Studies at Doshisha Business School and assist you with your formal application should you decide to apply. There is no charge for submitting a preliminary application.

Learn more and download the Preliminary Application Form

Step 3

Make a Formal Application
Please complete the formal application in accordance with the instructions given in the admissions guide.

Complete the Application Fee
The non-refundable application fee (15,000 JPY) can be paid either by bank transfer or online by credit card. Please refer to the admissions guide for more details.

Submit the Application Package
Please submit your formal application form and other required documents by the specified deadline. (*Your application package must reach Doshisha University by the deadline to be considered.)

<Required documents>
The required documents may vary for those applying under the University or Company recommendation schemes. Please check the relevant admissions guide.

Application form (3 sets)
University graduation certificate (1 or more)
Academic transcript (1 or more)
Letters of recommendation (2)
Certificate of English language proficiency (1)
GMAT®/GRE®official score report (1)**
Copy of personal identification (1 or more)
Application fee receipt (1)
Photographs (2), digital photograph (1)
Mailing Labels (1)

** Submission of a GMAT® or GRE® score can be waived if the applicant has full time work experience of at least three years.

Designation codes for exams:

TOEFL® Test Designated Institution Code: 8759
GMAT® Program Code: QJK-PK-35
GRE® Designated Institution Code: 3575
IELTS™ (Academic Module): Please refer to the “STED RO: Subscriber to Electronic Download Recognised Organisations” information below.

RO Name: Doshisha University - Graduate School of Business
RO Address: Karasuma Imadegawa, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602 8580, Japan

3. Screening of Documents

Our admissions team will review your application form and supporting documentation when we receive them in full. Applicants who successfully pass this screening stage will be called for an interview.

4. Formal Interview

The formal interview is conducted by the faculty members of Doshisha Business School (DBS) and is an important part of the applications process and an opportunity for us to assess your motivation, communication skills, and suitability for the program. Applicants residing in Japan will be invited to a face-to-face interview in principle. Overseas applicants will be interviewed using video-call (ZOOM or Skype™).

5. Admissions Decision

Following the interview, a final decision will be made on your application by DBS faculty members and you will be notified of the decision shortly thereafter.

6. Offer and Enrollment

Successful applicants will receive an offer letter and are required to pay a non-refundable admission fee of 200,000 JPY by the specified deadline (please see 1. Schedule). Once you have accepted your place and paid the admission fee, you can then proceed to the registration procedures including immigration procedures for overseas applicants.