Application Documents
Application Documents
| Required Document | Who Should Submit | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Basic Information | All | Fill out the prescribed forms online. | – |
| 2. Essays | All | Read the essay questions and fill out the prescribed forms online. | – |
| 3. Letter of Recommendation | All | Submit at least one letter of recommendation using the prescribed form. To be filled out by your supervisor or person with whom you have close business relationship. To be submitted online by the recommender, or by mail. | If submitted by mail, letter of recommendation must be sent by registered mail, and must be postmarked by deadline. |
| 4. Diploma & Transcript | All | Attach a scanned official diploma and transcript from the school where you received a bachelor’s degree. | Original copy of the transcript must be sent by registered mail. Must be postmarked by deadline. |
| 5. Evidence of English Ability | All (see exemption note) | Attach a scanned official TOEFL or TOEIC score report issued within two years from the date of submission. | Native English speakers or applicants whose degrees are in English are exempt. |
| 6. Certificate of Registration Matters | Non-Japanese applicants living in Japan | Attach a scanned official certificate offered by a City/Ward office; should state the permit of stay status and the duration of the permit. | Obtained from relevant City/Ward Office |
| 7. Certificate of Alien Registration | Non-Japanese applicants living in Japan | Attach a scanned official certificate (both sides). | Obtained from relevant City/Ward Office |
| 8. Statement of Source of Funds | All Non-Japanese applicants | Fill out the prescribed forms online. The evidence should be scanned and attached to the statement. | – |
| 9. Photos | All | Submit a high resolution digital image, single shot, full-face, upper-body, uncovered, white or blue background, taken within 3 months before the application to be used for a student ID. | – |
| 10. Application Fee | All | Applicants from Japan: JPY 35,000 Applicants from overseas: JPY 10,000 | Online credit payment to be made through the online admission system. Payment in cash cannot be accepted. |
| 11. GMAT score report | Optional | Attach a scanned official score report issued within five years from the date of submission. | If submitted logical thinking exam does not need to be taken. |
Please note the following:
- Documents written in languages other than English are not accepted
(except for 6 and 7, which are usually available only in Japanese). - Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make any changes to documents.
- The application fee cannot be reimbursed.
- Those who apply for the GLOBIS Scholarship must submit their scholarship applications together with their MBA application as these are processed simultaneously.
- Applications which contain false information will automatically result in the withdrawal of the letter of acceptance.
Essay Questions
The following questions need to be answered with your application. Please emphasize any international experience where applicable.
- Q1. Tell us about a work/project experience that you were very passionate about, and state your reasons why. How would you describe your values?
- Q2. Describe any leadership experience you have had in bringing about change or inspiring creativity within your organization. What kind of mind-set and skill-set do you think a leader should possess?
- Q3. What was the biggest challenge you have faced or failure you have experienced? How did you cope with it and what did you learn from it?
- Q4. Describe your vision for society and your career goals. How can GLOBIS University and an MBA degree help you attain them?
- Q5. (Optional) Please feel free to share any other information that you think will give us more insight into you.
