Overview
The JDS Program in Law at the Kyushu University is taught on a full-time basis and takes 24 months for completion, beginning in October every year and ending in September two years later.
Curriculum
All JDS students are expected to complete a 20-credit (approx. 2-3 courses per semester for two years) coursework curriculum and write a Master’s Thesis of 70 pages.
The program is fully-funded by JICA (the Japan International Cooperation Agency) and aims at training highly capable young officials who will engage in implementing social and economic development plans as future leaders in their home country.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Conflict of Laws
- Translation Business Law
- Law and Society
- Intellectual Property and the Law
- Legal Research Methodology and Writing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Law Business Law Master of Laws (LLM)Academic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
For admission to the IEBL, students must meet the following requirements:
- An undergraduate degree in Law from an accredited university.
- A good command of English. A TOEFL score of 237+ (computer-based), 580+ (paper-based), or 92+ (Internet-based) or equivalent is required for non-native English speakers.
Tuition Fee
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International
3938 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3938 EUR per year during 24 months. -
National
3938 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3938 EUR per year during 24 months.
535,800 Japanese Yen
Living costs for Fukuoka
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.