OpenFieldBachelor of Arts in Lifelong Learning & Child Development
Four-year undergraduate degree qualifying students for national Japanese early childhood educator certifications, child development casework, and inclusive community pedagogy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed 12 years of formal elementary and secondary education.
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 minimum.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High school graduation certificate, EJU score report, and personal essay.
- Recommendation letters
- Not required for undergraduate entry.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JASSO International Student Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship of ¥48,000 monthly
- Application fee
- ¥220,000 admission fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥980,000 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hokusho University - Sapporo Maruyama Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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