IBU＿Budo Specialization Program

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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…

I　be a foreign national

II　have completed 12 years of education in their home country, which entitles them to university admission.

III　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.

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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 classes may be held on holidays.

Sample of Study Schedule

7. Completion Qualifications

Students who have completed all 26 credits of required and elective compulsory subjects are awarded a certificate.

8. Teaching Staff

Introduction of Teaching Staff

9. Club Activities

Locations and Time schedule

Introduction of Club Activities

10. Career Path

Students who have completed the program can continue their studies at the undergraduate or postgraduate level (or transfer, depending on conditions), or enrol as research students. Discounts on tuition fees may be available for students going on to undergraduate studies.