Private university in Nisshin, Japan

Nagoya University of Commerce & Business Admission Requirements 2027 for International Students

Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (NUCB) runs Japan's only Bachelor of Business Administration taught 100 percent in English, on its Nisshin campus near Nagoya, drawing international students from more than 70 countries.

Last verified 7 September 2026. Sources · Official site
Next deadline
11 Feb 2027
April 2027, Bachelor, final, 157 days left
Tuition
¥4,724,000
verified figure
English test
IELTS 5.5
waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
Not listed

Requirements

Bachelor

The Global BBA admits applicants who have completed secondary education equivalent to a Japanese high school diploma, with an IELTS Academic score of 5.50 or higher; applicants are exempted from the test requirement if they completed 12 years of education in a set list of mainly English-speaking countries. Applicants can submit an IELTS Test Report Form number instead of the physical certificate.

Documents

Academic transcripts, a certificate of graduation or expected graduation, an IELTS score report or TRF number where required, a personal statement, and application materials submitted through NUCB's online portal within the chosen stage.

How to apply

  1. Check the Global BBA Application Guide for the current year's stage schedule and pick a stage open to international applicants.
  2. Submit the online application with transcripts and an IELTS score or TRF number.
  3. Complete any interview requested.
  4. Pay the entrance fee after an offer to confirm your place.
  5. Pay tuition twice a year, in mid-March and late August, as billed.

English test waiver

Applicants are exempt from the IELTS requirement if they completed 12 years of education in a set list of mainly English-speaking countries, including the UK, the USA, Canada (excluding Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Singapore.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://www.nucba.ac.jp/en/
  2. https://www.nucba.ac.jp/en/gbba/
  3. https://www.nucba.ac.jp/en/admission/schedule/
  4. https://www.nucba.ac.jp/en/nisshin/news/entry-23409.html
  5. https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/nagoya-university-commerce-business