Graduate School of Economics Hitotsubashi University Master’s Program in Economics (Starting in April 2026) Spring Admission Examination

Oct 5, 2026

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Graduate School of Economics, Hitotsubashi University invites applicants to its Master’s Program in Economics starting in April 2026 through the Spring Admission Examination. The program is designed to train researchers and professional economists with advanced analytical skills, emphasizing microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics and econometrics, and economic history. It offers two courses—Academic Researcher Course and Professional Analyst Course—with eligibility requirements covering Japanese bachelor’s pathways and specific international and equivalent education routes by March 2026.

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Courses and the Number of Students Admitted to the Master’s Program

Eligibility for Applicants

| Admission Number | EM02 | | --- | --- | Graduate School of Economics Hitotsubashi University 2-1 Naka, Kunitachi, Tokyo 186-8601 JAPAN Fax: +81-42-580-8195 E-mail: [econ-exam.gs](econ-exam.gs) [at][ad.hit-u.ac.jp](ad.hit-u.ac.jp) Graduate School of Economics, Hitotsubashi University Master’s Program in Economics (Starting in April 2026) Spring Admission Examination The Graduate School of Economics at Hitotsubashi University aims to develop researchers and practitioners who are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge of economics and advanced analytical skills, who can accurately grasp complex economic and social phenomena, discover important issues, and solve them. To this end, the Master’s Program offers a systematic curriculum based on coursework that builds on the core subjects in the fields of microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics and econometrics, and economic history. In addition, the Professional Analyst Course also offers a professional development program aimed at fostering practitioners with a high level of expertise. Prospective students are expected to have a high level of motivation to learn, a spirit of intellectual inquiry, the ability to think and persevere, and communication skills, including English, in addition to basic knowledge of economics. We hope to attract enthusiastic students to our program, which we are proud to say is one of the best in the world with excellent professors. Please read this document carefully before preparing your application. 1. Courses and the Number of Students Admitted to the Master’s Program There are two courses in the Master’s Program: The Academic Researcher Course and the Professional Analyst Course. The Academic Researcher Course is designed for students who wish to progress to the Doctoral Program and provides students with the advanced knowledge and research skills required to pursue an academic career. The Professional Analyst Course is designed for students who wish to finish graduate school with a master’s degree and provides the state-of-the-art expertise and analytical skills necessary for a career as a professional economist in the public or private sector. Students enrolled in the Professional Analyst Course may choose to participate in one of the four professional training programs focusing on (a) public policy,(b) statistics and finance,(c) regional studies, or (d) health economics. Details on the screening process for these programs will be provided after enrollment. Students enrolled in the Academic Researcher Course are not eligible for these programs. Note, however, that students enrolled in the Professional Analyst Course may choose to progress to the Doctoral Program if they fulfill the necessary academic requirements. | Course | Major | Number of students to be admitted | | --- | --- | --- | | Academic Researcher Course | Major in Economics | 82 | | Professional Analyst Course | | | Note: The number of students to be admitted above is the total number of students including those admitted to the Master’s Program through Autumn admission examination and Internal Entrance Examination for Master's Program. 2. Eligibility for Applicants Applicants must satisfy either one of the conditions below. (1) Have received (or expect to receive by the end of March 2026) a bachelor’s degree according to Article 83 of the School Education Act of Japan. (2) Have received (or expect to receive by the end of March 2026) a bachelor’s degree according to Article 104, Paragraph 7 of the School Education Act of Japan. (3) Have received (or expect to receive by the end of March 2026) a bachelor’s degree and have completed (or expect to complete by the end of March 2026) 16 years of education in a country or countries other than Japan. (4) Have completed (or expect to complete by the end of March 2026) a course of 16 years of education which is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in an educational system in a country other than Japan by takin

FAQs

What are the two courses offered in the Master’s Program in Economics?

The Master’s Program has two courses: the Academic Researcher Course and the Professional Analyst Course. The Academic Researcher Course is for students aiming to progress to the Doctoral Program, while the Professional Analyst Course is for students seeking a professional economist career.

What kinds of professional training are available under the Professional Analyst Course?

Students in the Professional Analyst Course may choose one of four professional training programs: (a) public policy, (b) statistics and finance, (c) regional studies, or (d) health economics. Screening details are provided after enrollment.

What eligibility requirements must applicants meet for the Spring Admission Examination?

Applicants must satisfy at least one listed condition, including having received or expecting to receive a bachelor’s degree by March 2026 under specified Japanese legal articles, or having completed equivalent international education paths by March 2026.

Oct 5, 2026

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