Frequently Asked Questions about the NU-AAS Process

Q1. Is there a deadline for applying to the NU-AAS for April 2025 entry?
A1. The deadline of application is on September 20, 2024, 5:00PM (Japan standard time)Q2. How long will it take to receive an outcome after submitting my application?
A2. The application result of the first step (STEP1) will be sent to you by email before November 15,
2024. The final application result will be sent to you by postal mail in January 2025.
Q3. I do not have all required documents yet, but can I go ahead and apply to the NU-AAS anyway?
A3. No. You cannot complete your NU-AAS application until you have uploaded all required
documents.
Q4. I want to do research on a certain topic at Nagoya University, but I do not know how to look for asupervisor. What should I do?
A4. Browse the information on School/Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University via theURLs shown below, and find the name of a supervisor you would like to study with.
 HP in Japanese: https://www.engg.nagoya-u.ac.jp/dept/index.html
 HP in English: https://www.engg.nagoya-u.ac.jp/dept/?lang=en
 Faculty database: http://profs.provost.nagoya-u.ac.jp/view/index-e.jsp
Q5. Is it possible to apply concurrently to two or more supervisors?
A5. In principle, you can only choose one preferred supervisor.
Q6. Do I need to contact my desired supervisor prior to starting the application in NU-AAS?
A6. In general, you can apply via NU-AAS without contacting your desired supervisor before starting
the application. However, we recommend that you check and follow the application requirements (ifapplicable) on the website of your desired laboratory before starting the application.
Q7. Please explain the NU-AAS application process.
A7. The brief application process is as follows:① Create your account and register an email address.
② Receive a message via the registered email address.
③ Access the URL in the email and complete full registration.
④ Complete your application of the first step by filling out online forms and uploading all
required documents.
⑤ Prepare an interview with your preferred supervisor if you pass the document screening.
⑥ Wait for the NU-AAS to notify you of the outcome of the first step.

⑦ Complete your application of the second step by filling out online forms and uploading
all required documents if you get the approval of first step.
⑧ Formal decision of admission will be sent to you by postal mailNote that you can complete the application of the first step and the second step only after uploading
all required documents and clicking the submit button. A notification email will be sent to you after
completing the application successfully. Please contact us if you do not receive the notification email.
Q8. What are the Japanese language requirements and what certificates are accepted?
A8. Your JLPT N1 or N2 official score is required if you are planning to join a Japanese mediumcourse. In case the official score has not been delivered yet, submit a screenshot of the MyJLPTResult Notification page. Also, if you cannot submit JLPT or other official test results, you cansubmit a certificate written by the applicant's Japanese language instructor (free format).
Q9. I have just graduated and cannot yet provide an Online Verification Report of Higher Education
Qualification Certificate. May I submit my Online Verification Report of Student Record instead?
A9. Yes, you may.
Q10. Do I need to include casual work and internships in the work history section?
A10. No, you do not. Please include any work as a regular (full-time) employee, temporary dispatchedworker, contract employee, and so on.
Q11. What language should I use to contact the NU-AAS?
A11. Please use Japanese or English language for inquiry.
Q12. I have been notified that I am not approved to proceed to the second step. Can I re-apply with adifferent supervisor?
A12. In principle, no.
Q13. Can I find out why I was not approved to proceed to the second step?
A13. No, reasons are not provided in cases of non-approval.
Q14. How do I cancel or withdraw my application for admission if I have decided not to apply to orenroll?
A14: Please contact us directly through email.
Q15: Is there any scholarship for research student program?
A15: Basically, there is no scholarship for research student.