【入試ニュース】2026 自己推薦入試（総合型選抜）に出願された皆さんへ／Message to All Applicants for the 2026 GIS Comprehensive Selection（sogogatasenbatsu）

このたびは、2026年度自己推薦入試（総合型選抜）にご出願いただき、誠にありがとうございました。今年度は、昨年度を大きく上回る数の出願があり、関東圏のみならず全国各地、さらには海外からも多くの志願者に関心を寄せていただきました。GISが国内外で認知され、志望される存在になっていることを大変嬉しく思うとともに、その期待に応え続ける責任の重さを改めて感じております。

まずお伝えしたいのは、GISの自己推薦入試は「総合型選抜」であり、合否は特定の一要素のみで決まるものではないという点です。調査書、幅広い学問分野の理解が反映された評定、英語力、パーソナルステートメント、推薦書など、多面的な要素を総合的に評価しています。よく話題にされるような「評定が何点以上」「英語スコアが何点以上で合格」という単純な基準では決してありません。

次に、皆さんが提出されたパーソナルステートメントについて触れます。
リーダーシップ経験については、多くの方が自身の活動を明確に示しており、クラブ、学校内外のプロジェクト、自治体の企画など、多彩な場で主体的にリーダーシップを発揮した姿がよく伝わりました。一方で、探究学習経験については改善の余地が見られました。探究とは、留学先での経験、ボランティア活動、模擬国連への参加など、経験や活動そのもののことを言うのではありません。自身の疑問や関心を出発点として、自ら問いを立て、調べ、考察し、新たな気づきを得る一連のプロセスそのものが「探究」です。大学は学びを深め、研究を行う場であり、将来卒業研究や論文へとつながる探究の素地があるかを私たちは重視しています。

GISについて
GISは2008年に開設された「学部」です。近年、多くの大学が英語学位プログラムとして提供している「コース」や「プログラム」とは異なり、国内では数少ない独立した学部として、領域横断的な課題に取り組むグローバルリーダーの育成を目指しています。
そして、世界の共通言語である英語で学ぶ200科目以上の人文社会科学科目、約30の学術分野から構成されるカリキュラム、さらには大学横断のデータサイエンス科目を通じて、幅広く高度な学びを提供しています。
また、GISは少人数制の教育を重視し、学生は多様な背景を持つ仲間や教員と英語で深い議論を交わしながら専門性を磨いています。卒業後は、日系・外資系企業、海外大学院進学、起業など進路は多岐にわたり、GGLIやGSASなど進路支援体制も充実しています。

Thank you very much for applying to the 2026 GIS Comprehensive Selection. This year, we received a significantly larger number of applications than last year—from across Japan and beyond. I am truly grateful that GIS has gained such strong recognition both domestically and internationally, and I feel a renewed responsibility to meet the expectations that so many of you place in our program.

I would like to begin by emphasizing that admission through the GIS Comprehensive Selection is never determined by a single factor. We review each application holistically, considering a wide range of elements including your school records, academic performance across multiple subject areas, English proficiency, personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Contrary to common assumptions, admission is not based on meeting a specific score threshold in grades or English tests.

I would also like to comment on the personal statements you submitted.
Your descriptions of leadership experiences were particularly strong. Through your accounts of club activities, school and community projects, and other initiatives, we could clearly see how you took initiative and demonstrated leadership in meaningful ways.
On the other hand, many applicants could develop their explanation of inquiry-based learning further. Inquiry does not refer simply to studying abroad, volunteering, or participating in Model United Nations. Rather, it is the process of identifying a question born from your own curiosity, investigating it independently, analyzing what you learn, and arriving at fresh insights. Universities are places where students deepen their academic interests and conduct research, and we look closely at whether applicants show the foundations needed to eventually undertake a graduation thesis or research project.

To Those Who Have Been Accepted

Congratulations on your admission. This year’s selection process was even more competitive than last year, and your achievements stood out in our holistic review.
At GIS, you will engage in a rigorous liberal arts education delivered entirely in English and in small, discussion-based classes. Our goal is to cultivate global leaders who can address complex challenges around the world. I look forward to welcoming you in April and beginning this new academic journey together. Let us work to shape a better future alongside one another.

To Those Who Were Not Accepted

I am truly sorry that we were not able to meet your expectations. As I mentioned earlier, we received applications from an exceptionally talented group of students this year, including all of you. These results reflect relative evaluation among applicants and do not diminish your abilities, efforts, or potential in any way.
I sincerely hope you continue to pursue your goals with confidence and that you will achieve great success in the path you choose.
Please note that additional admissions may be announced on December 23rd, depending on circumstances. Be sure to check the official updates.


Once again, thank you for applying to the GIS Comprehensive Selection. I am deeply grateful for the time, effort, and thought each of you put into your application. I wish you all a bright and promising future.

Takamasa Fukuoka, Dean
Faculty of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies (GIS), Hosei University

About GIS
Established in 2008, GIS is one of the very few independent faculties in Japan that offers an entire degree program taught in English. Unlike English-medium “courses” or “tracks” commonly found at other universities, GIS operates as a standalone faculty dedicated to nurturing global leaders who can approach complex, cross-disciplinary issues from multiple perspectives.
Our curriculum includes more than 200 English-taught courses across approximately 30 fields in the humanities and social sciences, as well as university-wide data science courses.
We emphasize small-group instruction, where students from diverse backgrounds engage deeply with peers and faculty in English and develop strong academic and intercultural competencies.
GIS graduates pursue a wide range of paths—including careers in Japanese and international companies, graduate study overseas, and entrepreneurship—supported by robust career development programs such as GGLI and GSAS.