Referring to the graduate school website and the graduate school guide, select a faculty advisor and laboratory that can carry out the research theme you wish to pursue. To enroll in the graduate school, contact the faculty member of your choice before applying for admission to the graduate school, and inform them that you wish to have him/her as your advisor upon entering the graduate school. Once you have received permission from your advisor, you will consult with your advisor to finalize your post-graduate research plan (a research plan will be required at the time of application).

Those who are considering applying for scholarships from the Japanese government's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (see (3)) should begin preparations in March or early April, regardless of the date of the university entrance examinations.

International students may be required to spend time as a research student from six months to a year before entering graduate school in order to familiarize yourself with the language, life in Japan, and laboratory etiquette (please consult with your faculty advisor).

Please see here for information on the entrance examination schedule, general entrance examinations, and entrance examinations for working adults.

The application requires the submission of a graduate research plan. Please consult with your faculty advisor and prepare it ahead of time. In general, applications may be submitted in English as well as Japanese, but please check with your faculty advisor regarding this point.