Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences

Doctoral Programs

5. Application Procedure

  1. Visit the Web Entry System to apply. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make edits. Be sure to double-check before proceeding.
      【Application Period】

    • August Selection Process： July 9, 2024 (from 12 p.m. JST) – July 22, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
    • January to February Selection Process： December 2, 2024 (from 12 p.m. JST) – December 12, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
  2. Some of the documents have to be submitted by registered mail, such as EMS, or in person, and these must be received by the deadline. When you submit your application online, the system will ask you to create an Address Sheet in PDF format. Print out the sheet and paste on an envelope then submit it with the other required documents to us all.
    If your documents are not received by the due date or the documents are not completed, you will not be able to take the exam.

      【Due Dates】

    • August Selection Process： July 23, 2024
    • January to February Selection Process： December 13, 2024

    (Note) The Academic Service Office closes at 3:00 pm (JST). The application brought in after that time will not be accepted.

    ＜Place of Submission＞
    See 11. Contact Us
      【Necessary documents】

    • All applicants: (Expected) Graduation Certificate, Academic Transcript
    • If Applicable: (Expected) Degree Certificate, Thesis , Research Plan / Summary of Thesis / Research Outline (only for those who are required to submit by registered mail), English score submission form (attach the original of the desired English score), Copy of “Application Completed” Page of Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card, Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of Examination Fee Statement, Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam (Form of Your Selection), Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) Foreign Student, A copy of the Passing Certificate of the First Screening
  3. After you complete the application procedure on the Web Entry System, you are not allowed to change the program of your choice.
  4. Unless requested, all documents submitted will not be returned to you.
    Examination fees which have been paid are non-refundable.
  5. Should you have any question about the curriculum or the research field, contact the department that runs your desired program. (See 8. Thesis Submission and Inquiry)
  6. If any false or forged statements are found in the application documents, or if there is any obvious examination misconduct, the acceptance or admission may be revoked.