OpenFieldProfessional Certification Program for Certified Librarians (Shisho License)
Japan's leading distance certification course qualifying graduates for the National Certified Librarian (Shisho) qualification, covering Nippon Decimal Classification (NDC), digital library archives, and reference services.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completion of 2 years of university study or graduation from junior college or university.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent Japanese.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- University transcript, degree diploma copy, and application form.
- Recommendation letters
- Not required.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare General Education and Training Benefit eligible
- Application fee
- ¥10,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥260,000 total certification tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Yashimagakuen University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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