The Graduate School of Business at Doshisha University (Doshisha Business School: DBS) has received official notification that it has successfully passed the reaccreditation review conducted by AMBA (Association of MBAs). (1,2) The accreditation is valid for five years, through 2031. This successful reaccreditation demonstrates the school’s continued commitment to enhancing the quality of its educational programs.

Information Session Schedule

Doshisha Business School’s Global Business and Management Studies program is happy to announce this year’s series of Information Sessions. These online sessions offer a unique opportunity for prospective applicants to discover our MBA program and engage directly with our distinguished faculty members.

While you can explore an overview of this distinctive program elsewhere on our website, the Information Sessions go beyond the basics. They provide a comprehensive introduction to the curriculum, insights into the learning environment and career opportunities, and the chance to ask any questions you may have to our professors — live and in detail.

Just take this opportunity to discover your new possibilities by attending one of the sessions, even if you are not yet seriously considering studying in Kyoto.

For detailed schedules and registration, please visit the page below:

https://gmba.doshisha.ac.jp/gmba/en/prospective/information_session.html

If you have any questions on Info Sessions, feel free to contact us through the email address below.

ji-gmba@mail.doshisha.ac.jp

Doshisha Business School calls for applications of MEXT University Recommendation Yusen Haichi Scholarship Program for 2026 Entry.

【Name of Scholarship】
(2026 Entry) MEXT University Recommendation Yusen Haichi Scholarship Program

【Scholarship Amount】
1.Full Tuition for two years (1,372,000 yen)
2.Full Facilities Fee for two years (264,000 yen)
3.Monthly allowance (144,000 yen)
4.Travel expenses for flight to Japan and flight to home country after graduation

【Number of acceptance】
4 students

【Eligibility】
1. Must hold citizenship in following countries:
(Azerbaijan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Belarus, Moldova, Turkmenistan)

2. Must be born on and after April 2, 1991

3. Not a recipient of any MEXT scholarship in the past
(There are some exceptions, please consult the Doshisha Business School office)

4. Not currently being recommended for a MEXT scholarship through any other university

5. Must have an outstanding academic record

6. Must be willing and able to enroll in Global Business and Management Studies at Doshisha Business School from September 2026 (for two years)

7. Not intending to engage in long time fieldwork or internships outside of Japan during enrollment or planning to take a leave of absence

8. Not being veteran or civilian employees

9.【For those who are in overseas】
Must obtain “Student (留学)” visa status before arriving Japan and enter Japan with newly obtained “Student (留学)” visa
【For those who are currently in Japan】
Must obtain “Student (留学)” visa status by the beginning of program

10. Must be able to submit a complete Formal Application documents to Global Business and Management Studies at Doshisha Business School by January 7

11. Understand that while Doshisha Business School seeks to select candidates it can recommend with confidence for the scholarship, the final and official scholarship decision is made by MEXT and will be announced in June 2026

12. Understand that paying the required fees during the application process (application fee and the initial registration fee) by the indicated deadlines is the responsibility of the applicant and that, if selected as a final scholarship candidate by DBS and formally approved for the scholarship by MEXT, these fees will be refunded after arrival in Japan

13. Those who are currently live in Japan can also apply

【Key Dates】

Please read through below PDF for eligibility, application deadlines and how to apply.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us anytime at the email address listed below. We look forward to connecting with you soon.
ji-gmba@mail.doshisha.ac.jp

Doshisha Business School calls for applications of MEXT University Recommendation Yusen Haichi Scholarship Program for 2025 Entry.

【Name of Scholarship】
(2025 Entry) MEXT University Recommendation Yusen Haichi Scholarship Program

【Scholarship Amount】
1.Full Tuition for two years (1,372,000 yen)
2.Full Facilities Fee for two years (264,000 yen)
3.Monthly allowance (144,000 yen)
4.Travel expenses for flight to Japan and flight to home country after graduation

【Number of acceptance】
4 students

【Eligibility】
1. Must hold citizenship in following countries:
(Azerbaijan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Belarus, Moldova, Turkmenistan)

2. Must be born on and after April 2, 1990

3. Not a recipient of any MEXT scholarship in the past
(There are some exceptions, please consult the Doshisha Business School office)

4. Not currently being recommended for a MEXT scholarship through any other university

5. Must have an outstanding academic record

6. Must be willing and able to enroll in Global Business and Management Studies at Doshisha Business School from September 2025 (for two years)

7. Not intending to engage in long time fieldwork or internships outside of Japan during enrollment or planning to take a leave of absence

8. Not being veteran or civilian employees

9.【For those who are in overseas】
Must obtain “Student (留学)” visa status before arriving Japan and enter Japan with newly obtained “Student (留学)” visa
【For those who are currently in Japan】
Must obtain “Student (留学)” visa status by the beginning of program

10. Must be able to submit a complete Formal Application documents to Global Business and Management Studies at Doshisha Business School by February 4

11. Understand that while Doshisha Business School seeks to select candidates it can recommend with confidence for the scholarship, the final and official scholarship decision is made by MEXT and will be announced in June 2025

12. Understand that paying the required fees during the application process (application fee and the initial registration fee) by the indicated deadlines is the responsibility of the applicant and that, if selected as a final scholarship candidate by DBS and formally approved for the scholarship by MEXT, these fees will be refunded after arrival in Japan

13. Those who are currently live in Japan can also apply

【Key Dates】

Please read through below PDF for eligibility, application deadlines and how to apply.

A guest lecture session on Peter F. Drucker was held on November 22nd, as part of classes of “Japanese Business Practices”, taught by Prof. Etsuaki Yoshida at Doshisha Business School’s Global Management Studies Program. A renowned economic journalist, Mr. Akira Kojima that long worked for the Nikkei newspaper, spoke in English on the great management professor, based on his direct contact and long friendship with Prof. Drucker. Mr. Kojima, the author of the book titled “Kyoyo toshiteno Drucker” (in Japanese), explained the Drucker’s exact insights on how we should view firms with some implications to Japan.The session was opened to other Doshisha University communities and well-attended by various types of audiences.

The global program of Doshisha Business School (DBS) attended a virtual event, "Online Study in Japan Fair for Latin America", which was held last month. It was composed of the plenary live presentations by each school in Japan, as well as the“consultation booth”offered by each participating institution.