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Designated university法務大臣が告示で定める大学を卒業

10 points

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Key points

  • ・Graduating from a university designated by the Minister of Justice adds 10 points. Both Japanese and overseas institutions qualify.
  • ・Three categories are covered: universities meeting the world-ranking criteria, Top Global University Project institutions, and Innovative Asia partner schools.
  • ・The ranking category normally requires a high placement across several major rankings, but the notification list is what governs. Check the list directly rather than inferring from a ranking.

What does not stack

  • ⚠️The three categories do not stack — meeting more than one still gives 10 points.
  • ⚠️Stacks with the Japanese-degree bonus; both count for 10 points each.

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