School of Integrative and Global Majors (SIGMA)

Five-year Doctoral Program (Ph.D. Program in Humanics)

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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 posted by registered mail or submitted in person to the Office of Ph.D. Program in Humanics by the deadline. When you submit your application online, the system will ask you to create the Address Sheet. Print out the sheet created and attach it to the envelope when sending the required documents to us. 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
      (by 3 p.m. JST if you submit them in person)
    • January to February Selection Process: December 13, 2024
      (by 3 p.m. JST if you submit them in person)

    【Documents to be Submitted】
    【Documents to be posted directly by your recommender】
    【Documents to be submitted from the applicant】

    Contact us if you have any questions.

    * In principle, all documents submitted will not be returned to you. If you want to have them returned due to unavoidable circumstances, be sure to contact to the Office of Ph.D. Program in Humanics by the application deadline.
    Examination fees which have been paid are non-refundable.
    * If any false or forged statements are found in the application documents, or if
    there is any obvious examination misconduct, the acceptance and admission may be
    revoked.

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