The Budo Specialization Program was initiated in 1994 for foreigners with the aim of contributing to the international promotion of Budo culture. International students study together with Japanese undergraduate students over one year, learning Budo practice and theory, Japanese language and culture. They also take part in club activities and improve their own specialized Budo. Furthermore, they live together with international people from all over the world in accommodation facilities and develop an international outlook through cross-cultural understanding and respect.

1. Mission

The mission of the Budo Specialization Program is to contribute to international exchange by sending excellent Budo instructors around the world, with the aim of correctly spreading *the spirit of Budo as advocated by Dr Shigeyoshi Matsumae, founder of the International Budo University.
* The idea of building world peace by respecting the traditional cultural values of Budo, spreading the peace concept widely, and deepening international friendship and goodwill.

2. Capacity

20 people

3. Qualifications

The applicant must乧
I丂be a foreign national
II丂have completed 12 years of education in their home country, which entitles them to university admission.
III丂be willing to join club activity in which they specialize and be committed to training not only in technique and practice, but also in a proper understanding of the spirit of Budo.
*As all classes and club activities are conducted in Japanese, it is desirable to have a language level of N4 in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. (Submission of
documentary proof of JLPT results is not mandatory)
*For more information on club activities, see here.

4. Period of Study

One year(Two Terms)
Starts in April and ends in March

5. Fees

Application Fee: 10,000 yen
Admission Fee: 100,000 yen
Tuition Fee: 500,000 yen
Check-up/Insurance: 10,990 yen
*These rates are for 2025. lt may change in the following years
*Accommodation and meals are not included

6. Curriculum

In addition to practical Budo skills (Judo, Kendo, Kyudo, Karatedo, Naginata, Shorinji kempo, Aikido), the curriculum also includes Japanese language and culture. Most of practical classes are taken together with Japanese students from the faculty, but Japanese language and culture classes are unique to the program.
Classes are held from Monday to Friday. Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and days set out in the annual university calendar are holidays, although some cl