Master's Program: Application from within Japan
Application Guidebook
All applicants must carefully read the detailed information regarding the qualification of applicants, schedule, application period and screening method provided in the application guidebooks.
Application procedures for entrance examinations
The following is an outline of the entrance examination. Make sure to download an application guidebook to confirm the application details and procedures.
1.Check the eligibility requirements
Check the eligibility requirements in the application guidebook
2.Decide on the Program
Decide the Program you wish to join.
3.Obtain consent from a Graduate School Committee member
Prior to making an application, contact a Graduate School Committee member of the Program you wish to join and complete Step 1 through 3 with them.
Step1
Discuss research plan over email.
Step2
Take an online interview (between the applicant and the Graduate School Committee member) such as on Zoom
Step3
Request them to fill in a "Research Supervisor Acceptance Form" and receive their informal consent.
If you do not have contact information of the Graduate School Committee member, fill out the faculty contact form and submit it.
4.Prepare the application documents
Prepare the documents required for the application.
For the Research Plan, refer to the sample below. However, it is not required to use the same format.
5.Enter the required information and upload application documents online
Access the online application system (TAO) and enter the required information.
Please refer to the Application Guidebook for the URL.
6.Make payment of application fee
Please pay the application fee through the online application system (TAO). Applications cannot be completed unless the application fee has been paid. Be sure to complete the payment well in advance.
7.Complete the online application
Please complete the online application within the application period. Applications will not be accepted at the counter or by post.
8.Print out the examination slip
Please print your examination slip from the online application system (TAO).
9.Confirm the First-round results
Please check your results through the online application system (TAO).
10.Interview
An interview will be held for the applicants who passed the first-round examination.
11.Confirm the results
Please check your results through the online application system (TAO).
The Application Forms
Supplementary Note
If there are any changes to the application process, announcements will be made on the admissions news. Please check for announcements regularly.