OpenFieldMaster of Social Welfare and Gerontological Policy
Recognized master's program examining social safety nets, elder care management, and community-based social work in rapidly aging regional Japanese populations.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Social Welfare, Psychology, Sociology, or Nursing with good marks
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N1 preferred or fluent Japanese
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's research plan addressing rural demographic aging or welfare systems
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Hokkaido Welfare Foundation monthly research stipends up to ¥50,000
- Application fee
- ¥30,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥780,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hokusei Gakuen University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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