Main Purpose and Handling

The main purpose is to provide "remedial education" to complement the basic knowledge for students with diverse educational backgrounds upon admission, including those from different undergraduate fields, graduates from other domestic and foreign universities or graduate schools, and working professionals.

The maximum number of credits that may be taken is limited to 8 credits per year. While grades and credits are awarded for completed, these credits do not count toward graduate degree completion requirements.

Eligible Graduate Schools

Graduate School of Economics, Graduate School of Global and Regional Studies

Eligible Courses

For master’s program students of the Graduate School of Economics

• “Data on the Japanese Economy A” and “Data on the Japanese Economy B” in the Department of Economics

• “Statistical Analysis A” and “Statistical Analysis B” in the Department of International Economics

• “Data Analysis” in the Department of Policy Studies

For Master’s program of the Graduate School of Global and Regional Studies

• "Academic Subjects" courses provided by the Department of Global Innovation Studies

• "Academic Subject" courses provided by the Department of Regional Development Studies, Regional Development Studies Course

(Check via Syllabus Database > Category Search > Faculty of Global and Regional Studies > Relevant Department (2025-) & (2021) > Academic Subject(s).)

※Please check the information about the classes /cancellation of classes or the timetable of classes via the Syllabus Database.

Procedure and Method

• (Spring Semester Courses) Application Period: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - Sunday, April 6, 2025

(Fall Semester Courses) Application Period: Friday, September 12, 2025 - Tuesday, September 16, 2025

• Application Method: After obtaining permission from both your graduate school supervisor and your undergraduate course instructor, register through the application form (accessible with your toyo.jp account).

※The instructors' contact information can be found via ToyoNet-G > Student Menu > Course Registration/Class Inquiry > Syllabus/Faculty Profile. Please obtain permission by email or other means.

※Please note that if class capacity is exceeded due to undergraduate student registrations, you may not be able to take the course.

Students who wish to take undergraduate courses (including courses for various certifications) that are courses not covered by the above-mentioned “System for Graduate Students to Take Undergraduate Courses”, or in graduate school that is not covered by the above-mentioned system, may enroll as undergraduate non-degree students after passing a designated selection process. For details, please refer to the application guideline for non-degree students.

1. Classification

Non-matriculated students・・・Students who wish to take specific courses to enhance their education and deepen their theoretical knowledge. Students who wish to acquire qualifications such as a teaching license.

2. Procedures and fees

It is necessary to complete the application procedures for undergraduate Credited Auditors (scheduled for early March). If you do not complete this procedure, you will not be able to take courses offered by the undergraduate school. A registration fee is required in addition to the graduate school tuition.

If you wish to become a student with various qualifications in order to obtain a teaching license, there are restrictions on eligibility for application, including the requirement that you are a graduate (or expected to be a graduate) of an undergraduate program. Credits earned as an undergraduate non-degree student will not be counted toward graduate school completion requirements.

3. Application guidelines for non-degree students

It is scheduled to be published in February every year, so please check the Toyo University website.