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Use of the "Long-term Study System" for Mature Students
In April 2004, Nara Women's University Graduate School
of Humanities and Sciences introduced a revolutionary "Long-term
Study System" for students who would have difficulty in
completing study programs in the standard period of time
(two years for Master's Programs and three years for Ph.D.
Programs). The system is specifically designed to assist
persons with jobs or other responsibilities, who have less
time during the academic year than regular students for
research and study activities, and for acquiring credits.
For example, the system is intended for use by persons
with full-time employment, persons who have difficulty in
completing studies in the specified number of years due
to responsibilities in child-raising or providing long-term
care for family members, or other persons deemed eligible
by the Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences. The system
does not apply only to new students; a current student enrolled
in the regular Graduate School program and undergoing a
change in circumstances may switch to a long-term study
course, as long as the maximum capacity of this course has
not been exceeded.
By using the long-term study system, students in the Master's
Program may extend their period of study to a maximum of
four years, to acquire the necessary credits (30 credits)
and complete their Master's Thesis in order to receive their
Master's Degree.
Tuition fees for students who have been deemed eligible
for long-term study through a University screening shall
be calculated as follows: The total tuition amount for the
standard term of study shall be divided by the total number
of years in the extended period of study (to be confirmed
in advance). The resulting amount shall be paid during each
academic year.
[Example of Tuition Fee Payment (admission in
2005)]
In the case of a long-term student in the Master's Program,
certified for a four-year period of study:
535,800 yen x 2 yrs. / 4 yrs. = 267,900 yen
(Annual tuition fee) (Standard term of study)
(Certified term of study) (Annual tuition fee for long-term
study)
In the case of a long-term student in the Ph.D. Program,
certified for a five-year period of study:
535,800 yen x 3 yrs. / 5 yrs. = 321,480 yen
(Annual tuition fee) (Standard term of study)
(Certified term of study) (Annual tuition fee for long-term
study)
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