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To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

Start Date
You will join the company on one of the following dates:

• April 2026
• September 2026
• April 2027

What You'll Bring

We are looking for candidates who meet all of the following criteria:

No Full-time Work Experience
Internships and part-time jobs are not included

Academic background
Currently enrolled in universities or graduate schools outside Japan, with a graduation date between September 2025 and December 2026.

Note
: This excludes study-abroad programs as part of university enrollment in Japan (e.g., exchange programs, short-term language studies, double-degree programs, second master's degrees).If you are currently enrolled in universities in Japan, please visit here for more information.

Language proficiency
Business-level English or higher.

Japanese Language Skills Are Not Required.
Regarding Previous Applications
Applicants who have taken an online test or interview for the BCG Japan Full-time Associate position as part of the Autumn & BCF selection process are not eligible to apply for this selection process.

Additional info

【Application Deadline】

• January 29 (Thu), 10:00 AM (JST)

【Selection Schedule (Tentative)】
※All times are Japan Standard Time (JST)

• Notification of Document Screening Results: January 29 (Thu)
• Online Test: January 29 (Thu) – February 2 (Mon), 10:00 AM ※For details on the online test, please refer here: [Candidate User Guide ]
• First Round Interviews (Online) Information & Booking Period: February 4 (Wed) – February 6 (Fri) Interview Dates: February 10 (Tue) – February 13 (Fri)
• Second & Final Round Interviews Information & Booking Period: February 13 (Fri) – February 16 (Mon) Interview Dates: February 21 (Sat) – February 22 (Sun)

※For those attending the 2026 London Career Forum, interviews will be held on-site. For those not attending, interviews will be conducted online.

【Notes】

Please ensure that you
meet all criteria before applying
.

Your resume in English or Japanese must include accurate information as of January 2026.

When registering, make sure to use
a personal email address (such as Gmail) instead of a company or university email address
. Using a corporate or university domain may result in important selection-related notifications (such as online test invitations) not being received.

【Contact】
If you have any questions about the application process, feel free to contact us at

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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