Nagoya University International Programs
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Students
for Academic Year 2025
(October Admission)

Nagoya University invites students (foreign nationals, Japanese nationals, andpermanent residents of Japan) to apply for its Global 30 International Programs(full degree undergraduate programs with English as a medium of instruction)
2025 Intake, according to the terms and conditions stated as follows.

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Contents
Admission Policy ............................................................................................... 3
I. Eligibility for Application .................................................................................. 3
II. Application Requirements.............................................................................. 5
III. Programs...................................................................................................... 5
IV. Selection Criteria.......................................................................................... 6
V. Application Procedure ................................................................................... 7
1. Application periods ........................................................................................ 8
2. Payment of Application Fee and Submission of Required Documents .......... 9
Application Documents to be submitted .......................................................... 12
3. Applicants with Special Needs .................................................................... 17
4．Other ......................................................................................................... 17
VI． Selection Method..................................................................................... 18
VIII. Admission Procedure ............................................................................... 20
1. Payment of the Registration Fee ................................................................. 20
2. Other Fees Required after Enrollment ......................................................... 21
3. For applicants who have not yet completed................................................. 21
their high school education at the time of application: ..................................... 21
IX. Other.......................................................................................................... 22
X. Inquiries ...................................................................................................... 22
Appendix 1 ...................................................................................................... 23
List of English Qualifications (Application Requirements II. 2) ......................... 23
Appendix 2 ...................................................................................................... 26
Requirements for Referee A ............................................................................ 26
Appendix 3 ...................................................................................................... 27
Essay Questions for Applications to Nagoya University International
Programs (Undergraduate) Academic Year 2025........................................ 28
Application Process Flow Overview................................................................. 31

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Admission Policy
Please refer to the University's General Admission Policy on the Nagoya University website at:
http://en.nagoya-u.ac.jp/about_nu/declaration/policy/index.html

I. Eligibility for Application
The applicant must satisfy one of the requirements below to be eligible to apply for Nagoya University's
International Programs.

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The applicant must have received education primarily outside of the Japanese education system for atleast two years during the last three years of his/her secondary education, and must fall under one of
the classifications (a - c) below:
a. The applicant has completed, or is expected to complete, a 12-year curriculum by September 30,
2025, in an education institution located in a foreign country*1 (including any period spent ineducation in a regular course of study in Japan) or has completed an equivalent education programthat has been designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ofJapan (MEXT). *2
b. The applicant has acquired, or is expected to acquire the International Baccalaureate, the Abitur, theBaccalauréat, or the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A-Level) by September
30, 2025.
c. The applicant has completed or is expected to complete, a 12-year education curriculum bySeptember 30, 2025 in a school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges(WASC), the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the European Council ofInternational Schools (CIS)*, or New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). *3
Schools recognized by ECIS (the Educational Collaborative for International Schools) before the legal
separation occurred in 2003, with the birth of the Council of International Schools (CIS) as the entity tohandle accreditation services, are also deemed as having received accreditation.

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The applicant must have passed a recognized test/examination to determine whether he/she possesses
academic ability equivalent or superior to that obtained from a 12-year curriculum in a foreign country’s
education system and will be at least 18 years old by September 30, 2025.
Applicants who fall under eligibility category 2. must submit scores from one of the national examinations
or standardized tests, in addition to meeting all the application requirements stated in section II.

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Applicants who do not fall under any of the eligibility provisions in 1. to 2. must have attained a level ofacademic ability equivalent to or higher than that of a high school graduate, which is recognized in an
individual eligibility review process conducted by Nagoya University, and will be at least 18 years old bySeptember 30, 2025.*4(The applicant must have received education outside the Japanese education system for at least two
years during the last three years of his/her secondary education.)3Notes:*1 Note:The 12-year curriculum refers to the 12-year system of elementary and secondary education leading touniversity education, the completion of which is recognized as an academic qualification for admission toa university in the respective country.
*2 Note:The phrase "designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology" includes
the following individuals:a.

Those who have attained a high school qualification or equivalent in foreign countries other than Japanand have completed a preparatory education course for university entrance in Japan as prescribed by
MEXT.

b.

Those who have completed secondary education in foreign other countries than Japan which isequivalent to a Japanese high school education designated by MEXT and meet the following criteria:(1) The applicant must complete an 11-year (or more) curriculum.
(2) The applicant who completes the designated curriculum in their country should be granted theright to enter an educational institution equivalent to a university or any higher education institution
in Japan.
(3) Such a curriculum must be recognized as being compatible to Japanese high schools’ andteaching subjects equivalent or similar to those taught at Japanese high schools.

c.

Those who have completed secondary education equivalent to a Japanese high school education(with 12 years of formal education) at an educational institution located in Japan and recognized underthe educational system of that country. (For details, please see “X. Inquiries” below)*3 Note:If your school is recognized by WASC, ACSI, CIS or NEASC, you will satisfy the eligibility requirement 1.
c. Please check your school’s accreditation on the website of each accrediting body:
WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges): http://www.acswasc.org/
ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International): https://www.acsi.org/
CIS (Council of International Schools): http://www.cois.org/
NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges): https://www.neasc.org/*4 Note:Applicants who wish to apply under eligibility provision 3. mentioned above must contact the Admissions
Office for the International Programs at least one month before the first day of the application period
within which you intend to apply in order to separately and individually complete an eligibility check to
see if you are qualified.

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II. Application Requirements
In addition to the Eligibility for Application mentioned in section I above, the applicant must meet all of thefollowing requirements:
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The applicant must have demonstrated excellent academic achievement in high school.

2

An applicant who graduates from a high school where classes are provided in a primary language otherthan English must submit one of the English Language Proficiency Test scores outlined in Appendix 1.
However, an applicant who has received 4 or more consecutive years, including the final year of
secondary education, in which English is a medium of instruction is exempted from submitting English
test scores.

III. Programs: First Round: Second Round

SchoolPrograms
School of Engineering(Mechanical Engineering Course)
Automotive Engineering
School of Engineering(Electrical, Electronic/Information Engineering Course)
Physics

School of Science

School of Science
Chemistry
School of Engineering

School of Science
Biological Science
School of Agricultural Sciences

School of Law
Social Sciences
School of Economics
Japan-in-Asia Cultural

School of Humanities

Studies5IV. Selection Criteria
Nagoya University employs a comprehensive selection approach that considers the following academic
and non-academic criteria:
1. Academic performance in high school
2.

Test scores of national exams and other standardized tests (see Appendix 3 and the information on
the G30 website for reference). While standardized test scores are not compulsory, they are highly
recommended.

3.

Outstanding academic performance in your chosen field4.

Outstanding work on a special project in a field related to your chosen field5.

List of subjects and grades for courses taken related to Japanese language and culture

6.

Special talents, achievements, and awards

7.

Essays8.

Letters of Reference

9.

Performance in interview/oral examination

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V. Application Procedure
Create an accountFill in the application form and upload the documents

Application Fee Payment

Primary Screening

Result Announcement
Short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview/oral examination.

Interview / Oral Examination

Final Result Announcement

Payment of Registration Fee

Enrollment Procedure71. Application periods
Application documents and application fee are accepted during the following periods only.
Admission RoundStartsDeadline

First Round

November 11, 2024, 9:00
(JST or UTC +9)

December 10, 2024, 16:00(JST or UTC +9)

January 10, 2025, 9:00

January 31, 2025, 16:00

Second Round(JST or UTC +9)

Availability of Programs(JST or UTC +9): First Round: Second Round

SchoolPrograms

School of Engineering(Mechanical Engineering Course)
Automotive Engineering
School of Engineering(Electrical, Electronic/Information Engineering Course)
Physics

School of Science

School of Science
Chemistry
School of Engineering

School of Science
Biological Science
School of Agricultural Sciences

School of Law
Social Sciences
School of Economics
Japan-in-Asia Cultural

School of Humanities

Studies8Notes:(1) Applicants can apply only once in an academic year for one program.
(2) There will be no Second Round for the Chemistry Program (Science), the Biological Science Program(Science), the Social Sciences Programs and the Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies Program.
(3) If the application fee is not fully received by the deadline, your application will not be considered.
In case the application fee was paid via bank transfer, a receipt must be submitted showing the date
and time of transfer. The time recorded on the receipt must be uploaded to the Online Admissions
System within the application period.
(4) If required documents are missing, your application will be regarded as incomplete. See Application
Documents to be submitted.
(5) If you experience some difficulties with your payment or in filling out your application, please contact us
through the Online Admissions System. Similarly, if we notice any issues with your application, we willcontact you through the Online Admissions System.

2. Payment of Application Fee and Submissionof Required Documents
Please submit all required documents and pay the application fee according to the respective deadlines andmethods prescribed. Please follow the instructions below when preparing your documents. Early payment
is recommended to give sufficient time for the applicant to submit any missing documents after the initial checkby the admission office.

Payment of Application Fee:
Application fee: JPY 5,000
Please pay this fee online (recommended) or by bank transfer.
The application fee covers the costs of the document checking and screening process. Please note that theapplication fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The sender is responsible for any service charges
related to bank transfers.
However, in exceptional cases as specified below, the application fee can be refunded at the applicant’s
request after any charges including miscellaneous fees paid on a refund transaction are deducted. For further
details, please contact the Admissions Office.
a. Duplicate payments are made.
b. Payment is made after the application deadline.

9Submission of Application Documents:
Primary screening
1.

Please upload the soft copies of the application documents onto the Online Admissions System within
the respective application period. You can find the link to the Online Admissions System on our website:
https://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/admissions/undergraduate/

2.

Please make sure to check which official documents you need to submit from your education
system/curriculum in the following PDF detailing Country-Specific Qualifications and Recommended
Documents:
https://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Guidelines-for-Country-

Specific-Qualifications-and-Recommended-Documents-1.pdf

Secondary screening:
1.

2.

3.

Applicants who have passed the primary screening stage must submit original or certified true copies
of some application documents. See how to submit the official documents in the above-mentioned PDF
detailing Country-Specific Qualifications and Recommended Documents.
Applicants who do not submit the original or certified true copies by the deadline will be regarded ashaving withdrawn from the admission process. Furthermore, applicants who are discovered to haveintentionally provided incorrect or false information will be excluded from the secondary screeningstage.
We recommend that official documents are submitted via email to g30ug-app@t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp.
However, you may also submit your official documents to us by post.

More details about submitting the official documents and the deadlines for the submission are indicated in
section VI.3 Selection Method.

Address of the Admissions Office:
Email for submitting application documents (receive-only): g30ug-app@t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Admissions Office for the G30 International Programs
Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, JAPAN
Tel: +81-52-747-6556

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Notes:If any application documents are mailed, the applicant’s full name and an application number starting with
'U' followed by a 6-digit number (if not available, applicant ID) must be written on the envelope.

Applicant Name
Applicant ID(240000000000)
OR
Application Number(U240000)

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Application Documents to be submitted* = Original documents required by the deadline (see Section VI)

Application Form
Please apply via the Nagoya University Online Admissions System:
https://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/admissions/undergraduate/*Certificate of Graduation (or Prospective Graduation)
The Certificate of Graduation (or Prospective Graduation) must include the school’s official seal orsignature. If you haven’t yet graduated from high school, you may submit a prospective graduation letter. A
template for that can be downloaded from the Online Admissions System or on our website. If your school
has their own template for Prospective of Graduation Certificate, you may upload that instead (does not need
to be our template). It must be written in English or be submitted together with an official English translation.

*Academic Transcripts and International / National
Test Scores
High school academic transcripts must include the school’s official seal or signature.
Please submit grades/marks from the last two or more years of high school. If available, a school grading
scale should be attached. All documents must be written in English or be submitted together with an official
English translation.
Note that some applicants are required to submit national test scores or curriculum specific qualifications inaddition to the high school transcripts.
Make sure to check the Country-Specific Qualifications PDF on our website to learn which academic
documents are required for your education system/curriculum:
https://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Guidelines-for-Country-SpecificQualifications-and-Recommended-Documents-1.pdf
Applicants who fall under eligibility category 1b or 2 (see Section I). must submit their official scoresfrom one of the standardized or national examinations.

12*English Proficiency Test Scores
Please submit scores/proof satisfying the English proficiency requirements (see Appendix 1).
Applicants who have received 4 or more consecutive years, including the final year of secondary
education, in which English is a medium of instruction are exempted from submitting the score but must
submit a document that clearly states a medium of instruction at the school is English. For example, if you
submit the Certificate of Prospective Graduation using our template, you can ask your school to fill in with“English” in the section that states the language of instruction. You can find the form on our website.
Documents uploaded on the Online Admissions System must be readable and contain your full name andscores (a copy of an official scores report or webpage showing your score).
If you pass the primary screening stage, please request a testing institution to send an official score report to
Nagoya University. Both a paper copy and an electronic version of the score report can be accepted and aretreated equally. Please note that it might take some time for our office to receive your results.
TOEFL Institutional code: 7256 (Nagoya University)*When entering the TOEFL institutional code, you might see “Graduate Programs” listed. Please do notworry, we receive all TOEFL scores sent to us using the code above.
IELTS: Nagoya University International Programs
Duolingo English Test: Nagoya University Undergraduate Admissions
Please note that only the results of tests taken in December 2022 or later will be considered as valid for
application.

*Standardized Exam Scores
Although not compulsory, applicants are highly recommended to submit SAT, ACT, EJU or some otherstandardized tests scores.
If you pass the primary screening stage, please request a testing institution to send an official score report to
Nagoya University. Both a paper copy and an electronic version can be accepted and are treated equally.
Please note that it might take some time for our office to receive your results.
SAT and AP institutional code: 6535
ACT institutional code: 5480
Please see Appendix 3 to confirm each program’s recommended subjects on the various tests.
Documents uploaded on the Online Admission System for the primary screening must be readable andcontain your full name and scores (a copy of an official score report or webpage showing your score: See
below).
- A scanned copy of an official score report- A screenshot where we can see your full name and scores- A photo of your ID and the PC screen where your test scores are displayed

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EssaysTwo essays are required. The essay questions are given on the "Essay Questions" page of the admissions
requirements.
It is recommended to use the template provided in the Online Admissions System. Make sure that each essay
is within the prescribed word count in English. Please upload your essays to the Online Admissions System.

Two Letters of Reference
Letters of Reference must be obtained from two referees who meet the requirements stated below. In principle,
the reference letter must be written on an official school letterhead and be signed or stamped by the referee.
The reference letter must be submitted either a.) online (recommended) or b.) by post directly from thereferee.
Requirements for Referees
One reference must come from a high school teacher (Referee A) in the academic field (subject area) theapplicant wishes to major in, and the other reference must come from a high school teacher or counselor(Referee B) who is able to evaluate the applicant's character. Both letters must be written and submitted bya teacher and counselor employed at an accredited educational institution where the applicant has been or
is currently enrolled.
Note that referee A for the applicants to the Physics Program must submit a Confidential Physics Learning
Checklist in addition to the reference letter. You can find the Learning Checklist on the undergraduate
admission page on our G30 website.
Letters of reference from family members, friends, co-worker, language school or cram school teachers are
not accepted. Please see Appendix 2 for details.
Instructions/Submission Method
a. Online (Recommended)
When you enter the referee’s information on the Online Admissions System, the system will send an
automated email to the referees. We recommend using the referee’s school email address if possible
when you register with the system. Please note that email accounts from some private email domains
might be unable to receive the links from the system due to increased security measures in place by theservice provider. In order for us to authenticate the reference letter it should be written on an official
school letterhead and be signed or stamped by the referee.

Note:
If the referee does not receive the email from the system, please ask them to check their spam box or to send
their letter directly to the Admissions Office by the prescribed deadline. When it is emailed, the applicant's fullname and applicant ID (or application number if available) must be included in the email subject line asfollows: Reference Letter (Applicant ID_Applicant Name_2025)..
Email to: g30ug-app@t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp
b. Post, sent by the Referees
Your referee can also send their reference letter by post. In this case, the reference letter should be signed
or stamped and enclosed in a sealed envelope. The applicant's full name and applicant ID (or application
number if available) must be written on the envelope.

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Mail to: Admissions Office for the G30 International Programs
Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, JAPAN
Tel: +81-52-747-6556

Documents Showing Other Strengths
If any documents listed in Section IV. 3 to 6 are available, please upload them to the Online Admissions
System. Please attach English translations of any documents that are written in languages other than English.
Those who are (or were) enrolled at a higher education institution after graduation from high school are also
welcome to submit an additional document such as:- Transcript and enrollment certificate from tertiary education
Note: the submission is optional.

A Document that Can Be Used to Verify Your Nationality
Please upload the document(s) to the Online Admissions System.
This document may be, for example, a copy of your passport or government issued ID. Please attach English
translations of any documents that are written in languages other than English. Foreign nationals currently
residing in Japan need to submit a copy of the front and back side of their residence card (在留カード) as
well.
If you have Japanese nationality and you would like to apply as a Japanese National, please submit a copyof your Japanese passport. If you would like to apply as other than a Japanese National, please submit the
documents to verify your nationalities including Japanese nationality.
*Official certificates uploaded on the Online Admissions System must be readable and contain a face picture,
your full name in English alphabet, nationality, and date of birth.

Income Statement
When you submit your application to the G30 International Programs, you will automatically be considered
as an applicant for the Nagoya University Global 30 Undergraduate Scholarship. Please upload an income
statement of your financial sponsor(s) which includes but not limited to:- Tax Exemption Certificate For Income, Tax Return/Record Certificate, etc.
- Paycheck stubs for 12 months or Employment Verification Letter which include salary information- Statements from banks such as a balance certificate
The income statement should include the annual income and must be translated into English.
If you do not want to be considered for the Nagoya University Global 30 Undergraduate Scholarship
you are not required to submit the document.

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Notes:(1) Applications will only be accepted if all required documents and the application fee are received by thedeadline. If you decide to send materials via post, it is recommended that you send the documents byregistered express mail or an equivalent courier service (e.g., Federal Express, DHL, UPS, etc.). If
required documents are incomplete, your application will not be accepted. No changes in any of the
documents will be allowed after submission.
(2) The school(s) or authority should provide certified English translations of any documents written in a
local language and attest to the quality or accuracy of the translation. If the school(s) or authority cannot
provide such services, those documents must be translated and verified by a notary and attest the quality
or accuracy of the translation. We do not accept any documents translated by the applicant themselves.
Be sure to submit both the original documents and certified translations.
(3) If any abbreviation or code is used in the documents, e.g., for subjects and grades, an explanation notemust be attached.
(4) Please do not staple any application documents.
(5) Submitted application documents, including original documents, cannot be returned under any
circumstances.
(6) Submitting fraudulent documents, including but not limited to those listed below, is considered a serious
misconduct and any applicants found to have submitted such documents will be disqualified fromconsideration for admission. Any admission offer will be revoked immediately or cancelled after it is foundthat the offer has been made based on such fraudulent documents. In the worst case, enrolled students
will be expelled from the university or graduates who obtained the offer based on forged documents
should have their conferred degrees revoked.
‐

Falsified, forged, or misleading documents‐

Documents with false information or omission of information‐

Altering documents‐

Submitting a reference letter pretending to be a schoolteacher or counselor(7) Upon completion of application fee payment, the applicant will be notified with an automated message
by the Online Admissions System. If no notice is received, please contact the Admissions Office for theInternational Programs. (See “X. Inquiries” below).

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3. Applicants with Special Needs
Applicants with physical or mental disabilities, who require special support in the screening process, should
consult Nagoya University before submitting their application. Any necessary documents are listed as follows
and must be prepared in English:i. Consultation period: Until November 11, 2024
ii. Contact for consultation: Admissions Office for the International Programs, Nagoya University
iii. Consultation procedure:
Applicants must submit the three materials listed below.
1)

A document which states the Program and School an applicant is planning to apply to; detailed
information about disabilities and health conditions for which the applicant wishes to receive
special support or/and arrangement; and the applicant's contact information (a free-format
report prepared on A4 size paper).

2)

A medical certificate or a social worker's certificate which details a result of a medical
examination or applicant's disabilities and health concerns (- a copy of the certificate isacceptable), or a copy of the applicant's disability certificate or equivalent.

3)

A supplementary written report by a person from the applicant's school (- schoolteacher,counselor or social worker employed by the school) describing the applicant's day-to-day
school life and the details of any support and accommodation provided by the school, etc. (afree-format report prepared on A4 size paper).

iv. Other:
If there are any inquiries or consultation regarding admission and the learning and life at school after
enrollment, please contact the Admissions Office for the International Programs by the application deadline.

4．Other
Any inquiries regarding programs and admissions should be directed to the Admissions Office for theInternational Programs by e-mail including the applicant’s e-mail address and full name (see “X. Inquiries”
below).

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VI． Selection Method1.

The selection process consists of two screenings, the primary and the secondary screening.

Primary screening:
Applicants will be evaluated based on their submitted application documents. Nagoya University follows
a comprehensive approach to reviewing application documents. Applicants who pass the primary
screening stage must submit official copies of the designated documents (refer to <Submission of
application documents>) by the respective deadlines.

Secondary screening:
Interview: Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for the secondary screening stage, which is anadmission interview and/or oral examination. This is conducted via Zoom or another application using
Voice over Internet Protocol. Academic questions related to the program will be asked during the second
screening.
Oral examination: For those who apply for the science and engineering programs, questions related
to the program they apply to will be asked. For example, applicants will be asked to solve high schoollevel mathematics, chemistry, biology or physics problems. Before the interview, make sure to review
your high school course materials in the subjects listed in Appendix 3 - preferred program-specificsubjects. The math questions will be similar to the level of the Pre-College Mathematics videos (classmaterials) available on the G30 website.
https://ocw.nagoya-u.jp/en/courses/0516-Pre-college-Mathematics-Optional-subject-2015/2.

A result of the primary screening will be announced through the Online Admissions System on the dates
indicated in the table below. Make sure to check the Online Admissions System after the announcement.
If you are unable to check the screening result on the Online Admissions System or the announcementof the secondary screening stage despite receiving a message showing that you have passed theprimary/secondary stage, please contact the Admissions Office (see “X. Inquiries” below).

3.

The date and time of the secondary screening, as well as detailed instructions and application we use
for the secondary screening, will be announced via the Online Admissions System with the primary
screening result. Please make sure to check the result on the given date. Not replying to an invitation
will result in “withdrawal” of the application.

The secondary screening will take place during the period indicated in the table below:
First Round

Second RoundAnnouncement Date of Primary Screening
Results

February 5, 2025

March 28, 2025

Secondary Screening Period

February 13 toMarch 6, 2025

April 8 to 25, 2025

Submission of original/certified true copy
(Applicants who passed primary screening)

March 6, 2025, 16:00(Japan Time)

April 25, 2025, 16:00(Japan Time)18

Notes:Applicants who do not submit official or certified true copies of the designated documents by the prescribeddeadline will be regarded as having withdrawn from the admission process.

VII. Announcement of Admission Results
Admission results will be announced via the Online Admissions System on the dates indicated below.
Applicants who have been placed on the wait list will also be notified via the Online Admissions System.

Admission RoundFirst Round

Programs

SchoolAutomotive Engineering
Chemistry

School of Engineering

Biological Science

School of Agricultural
Sciences

Japan-in-Asia Cultural
Studies

School of Humanities

Physics
Chemistry
Biological Science

School of Science

Announcement Date of
Admission Results

March 13, 2025

March 19, 2025
School of Law

Social Sciences
School of Economics
Second RoundAll Available Programs

May 12, 2025

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VIII. Admission Procedure
Pre-arrival information will be provided to successful applicants after the announcement of admission results
via the Online Admissions System.

1. Payment of the Registration Fee
To pay the registration fee (JPY 282,000), please refer to the notification on the Online Admissions System
and make payment online (recommended) or through bank transfer by the prescribed deadline whichapplies to the applicant. If sending money through a bank transfer, the sender must be responsible for any
service charges related to a bank transfer. The payment deadline for applicants who are selected as
Nagoya University Global 30 Undergraduate Scholars is set earlier as shown in the table below.
Scholarship recipients should confirm the information on their notifications and make the payments
accordingly.
Admission RoundFirst Round
Second Round

G30 Scholarship

Payment Deadline

AwardedApril 3, 2025, 16:00 (Japan Time)

N/A

April 24, 2025, 16:00 (Japan Time)AwardedMay 29, 2025, 16:00 (Japan Time)

N/A

June 5, 2025, 16:00 (Japan Time)

Notes:(1) If the applicant fails to pay the fee by the appropriate deadline designated above, (s)he will be regarded
as having withdrawn from the admission process. If there is any change made to the registration fee, the
new fee system will apply.
(2) The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. However, in exceptional cases, as specified
below, the registration fee can be refunded at an applicant’s request after any charges including
miscellaneous fees paid on a refund transaction are deducted.
For any details, please contact the Admissions Office.
a. Duplicate payments are made.
b. Payment is made after the specified payment deadline.
(3) The right to enroll cannot be deferred to the next year under any circumstances.

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2. Other Fees Required after Enrollment(Subject to change)

Program name

TuitionPremium for Personal Accident
Insurance for Students Pursuing
Education and Research (PAS)(”*” denotes that the premiumincludes Liability Insurance)

Automotive Engineering,
Physics
Chemistry

First semester payment:
JPY 267,900

Biological Science
Social Sciences (Economics)*JPY 4,660

Annual tuition (total of firstand second semester
payments):

Social Sciences (Law)

JPY 535,800
JPY 3,300

Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies

Notes:(1) If there is any change made to the tuition fee when you apply or after you enroll at the University, the
new fee system will automatically apply when a revision becomes effective.
(2) The tuition fee must be paid after enrollment.
(3) For detailed information on other enrollment procedures, please refer to the Enrollment Instructions
which will be available on the Online Admissions System in early July.

3. For applicants who have not yet completed
their high school education at the time of application:
Applicants who have not yet earned an academic qualification equivalent to high school graduation mustensure that official copies of a certificate of graduation or an academic qualification, record of final academictranscripts, test results of international or national exam scores are sent to the Admissions Office for theInternational Programs on or before August 1, 2025. If you cannot submit them by the said deadline, pleasecontact the Admissions Office in advance.
Your admission offer will be revoked if these documents are not received or confirmed by the Admissions
Office for the International Programs.

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IX. Other
1.

The Admissions Office for the International Programs should be immediately notified of any changes inpostal address/e-mail address after the application has been submitted.

2.

All personal information submitted to Nagoya University is managed in compliance with the “Act on theProtection of Personal Information Held by Independent Administrative Agencies, etc.” and the “Tokai
National Higher Education and Research System Rules on the Protection of Personal Information.”

3.

Personal information related to the applicant, such as name, address, date of birth, etc., will be used
only for the purposes of admissions, announcement of results, and enrollment procedures.

4.

Personal information related to the applicant and admission evaluation results will be used to improve
future selection procedures. Furthermore, the personal details of applicants admitted to Nagoya
University will be used for i) academic affairs (student registration, academic advising, etc.), ii) student
welfare services (health care, career services, tuition exemption, scholarship applications, etc.), and iii)
tuition fee payment.

5.

All times indicated in the Admission Requirements refer to Japan Standard Time (UTC+09).

X. Inquiries
If you have any questions before registering to the Online Admissions System (T-cens), please contact
us by email at apply@g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp. However, if you have already created a T-cens account,please contact us through the Online Admissions System messaging board.
Admissions Office for the G30 International Programs
Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, JAPAN
Tel: +81-52-747-6556
E-mail for inquiries: apply@g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp
E-mail for submitting application documents (receive-only): g30ug-app@t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp

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List of English Qualifications (Application Requirements II. 2)
List of English Qualifications (Application Requirements II. 2)
English Language Proficiency Test

Qualification (Minimum)iBT 80, Paper-delivered Test 60

TOEFL*TOEIC, TOEFL ITP is not accepted
IELTS

Overall Band 6 or higher

Duolingo English Test

110 and above

ACT English Score

21 and above

Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages: CEFR

C1 and above

SPM English Language 1119

C and above

Malaysian University English Test (MUET)Band 4 and above(minimum aggregate score: 180-219)

TEPS (Korea)

Score of 566 and higher

TaiwanGeneral English Proficiency Test (GEPT)

Advanced

Australian State or Territory High School
Certificate*Examination- Grade 12 English

80% or equivalent

Scottish Certificate of Education Standard andHigh Grade English (UK)*

C and above

European Baccalaureate (EP Diploma) English 6.5 and above
Pearson English Language Test
PTE Academic

55 and above

Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in PASS and above
English (ECPE)(Continued on the next page)23

List of English Qualifications (Application Requirements II. 2)
IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O-Level English
First Language

C and above, 4 and above

Second Language

B and above, 5 and above

GCE AS or A-Level English*Also applies to Singapore and Sri Lanka

E and above

Cambridge English
Advanced (CAE)

C and above

Proficiency in English (CPE)

Level C1 above
International Baccalaureate

IB English B (HL)

4 and higher

IB English B (SL)

5 and higher

IB English A:
Language and Literature (SL or HL)

4 and higher

IB English A: Literature (SL or HL)

4 and higher

IB English
Literature and Performance (SL)

4 and higher

SAT
SAT Essay before March 2016

8 or higher

New SAT Essay*until discontinuance

15 or higher

American College Board (AP)AP
English Language and Composition

4 or higher

AP
Literature and Composition

4 or higher(Continued on the next page)24

List of English Qualifications (Application Requirements II. 2)
Canadian Grade 12 courses*
i. English 4U(Ontario)
ii. English 12(British Columbia, Yukon and Nova Scotia)iii. English Language Arts 30-1 or English 30(Alberta, NWT, Nunavut)
iv. English 40S(Manitoba)
v. English A30 and English B30(Saskatchewan)
vi. English 121 or 122(New Brunswick)vii. English 3201
(Newfoundland and Labrador)viii. Academic English ENG611 or ENG621(Prince Edward Island)
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) **Literacy credits will be selected from a schedule of approved achievement standards and unit standards.
English 4 credits must be in Reading and4 credits must be in Writing.

“Achieved” (A) in a minimum of 8 credits at level 3 or higher

Hong Kong
i. HKDSE English

i. Level 3 and aboveii. HKALE Use of English

ii. Grade E

Notes:*English as a Second Language (ESL) subject is not accepted from the following curricula:Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Scotland.
If you have evidence of English proficiency from tests other than the above, please contact the Admissions Officefor the International Programs through e-mail at least one month before the first day of the application period forwhich you are applying.

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Appendix 2

Requirements for Referee A
Requirement for Referee A
Programs

SchoolAutomotive Engineering

School of Engineering(Auto-Mech, Auto-Elec)

Subject Area of Referee A
Mathematics
Physics
Mathematics

Physics

School of Science
Physics
Mathematics
School of Engineering

Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics

Chemistry

Physics

School of Science
Chemistry
Biology

Biological Science

School of Science

Biology

School of Agricultural Sciences
Chemistry
School of Law

Not specified

School of Economics

Not specified

School of Humanities

Not specified

Social Sciences

Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies

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Appendix 3
Preferred Program-Specific Admission Requirements for Standardized Examinations in Addition to General Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
Program
Automotive
Engineering

Physics

SchoolInternational
Baccalaureate

US American System

IB Mathematics: Analysis and
AP Calculus (AB or BC)
Mathematics (AL) andSchool of Engineering Approaches (HL) andand AP Physics (1,2, or C) Physics (AL)
Physics (HL)

EJU (JASSO)

Mathematics andPhysics

Mathematics (Course 2)
and Physics

School of Science

Mathematics (AL) andPhysics (AL) or Chemistry(AL) or Biology (AL)

Mathematics andPhysics or Chemistry
or Biology

Mathematics (Course 2)
and Chemistry or Physics
or Biology

School of Science

IB Mathematics: Analysis and AP Calculus (AB or BC)
Approaches (HL) andand AP Physics (1,2 or C)
Physics (HL) oror AP Chemistry or AP
Chemistry (HL) or
Biology
Biology (HL)

Mathematics (AL) andPhysics (AL) or Chemistry(AL) or Biology (AL)

Mathematics andPhysics or Chemistry
or Biology

Mathematics (Course 2)
and Chemistry or Physics
or Biology

Mathematics (AL) andMathematics andPhysics (AL) or Chemistry
Physics or Chemistry(AL)

Mathematics (Course 2)
and Chemistry or Physics

IB Mathematics: Analysis and
AP Calculus (AB or BC)
Approaches (HL) andSchool of Engineeringand AP Physics (1,2 or C)
Physics (HL) oror AP Chemistry
Chemistry (HL)

School of Science

IB Biology (HL) or
Chemistry (HL) or Physics(HL)

AP Biology or AP
Chemistry or AP Physics(1,2 or C)

Biology (AL) or
Chemistry (AL) or Physics(AL)

Biology or Chemistryor Physics

Mathematics (Course 2)
and Biology or Chemistryor Physics

School of Agricultural
Sciences

IB Biology (HL) or
Chemistry (HL)AP Biology or AP
Chemistry

Biology (AL) or
Chemistry (AL)

Biology or Chemistry

Mathematics (Course 2)
and Biology or Chemistry

Biological
Science

Japan-in-Asia
Cultural Studies

OthersIB Mathematics: Analysis and
AP Calculus (AB or BC)
Approaches (HL) andand AP Physics (1,2 or C)
Physics (HL) oror AP Chemistry or AP
Chemistry (HL) or
Biology
Biology (HL)

ChemistrySocial Sciences

British System

School of Law;
School of Economics

No program-specific admission requirements in addition to the general admission requirements.

School of Humanities

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Japan and the World andMathematics (Course 1)

Essay Questions for Applications to Nagoya University
International Programs (Undergraduate)
Academic Year 2025
Instructions
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All applicants must submit two essays.
All questions are to be answered by the candidate only. You may be asked about your answers if you
are selected for an interview.
Essay 1 is compulsory for all candidates.
Essay 2 is also compulsory for all candidates, but you are to answer the question specific to theprogram you are applying to.
Be sure to indicate the word count written at the bottom of each essay.
Please make sure to use the template provided in the Online Admissions System.
If you add citations to your essay, remember to list your sources in a reference list at the end of youressay. The correct usage of proper citations and references will help your essay to be more highly
evaluated.
The reference list is not calculated towards the word count.
According to Nagoya University’s regulations, the use of generative AI tools to create text or any othercontent including essays, as part of application documents, is prohibited. Note that we run all essays
through an AI detection program.

1. Essay No. 1 – Answer the following question (200-300 words).
As briefly and clearly as possible please explain why you are applying to a particular program at
Nagoya University and how it is related to your academic history and your personal and professional
future goals.

2. Essay No. 2 – Answer one of the following questions* (400-500 words).
*Please choose an essay topic based on your program choice

Automotive Engineering(School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Course)
Explain why you are a strong candidate for the Automotive Engineering program at Nagoya
University.

Automotive Engineering(School of Engineering, Electrical, Electronic, Information Engineering
Course)Identify a major breakthrough in electrical, electronic, or information technology. Analyze thepositive societal impact and potential drawbacks of this innovation based on your personal
experience.

Physics (School of Science)Within the past 150 years, what would you consider the most significant breakthrough in physics
or astronomy? Explain why you think it is important and give a brief explanation of the physics
or math behind it.

Chemistry (School of Engineering)
Explain how a meaningful experience influenced your choice to study chemistry andbiotechnology.

Chemistry (School of Science)
As a fourth-year G30 chemistry student, your task is to choose a lab for your thesis work. You
can choose from labs in Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Inorganicand Analytical Chemistry. Select a lab and provide reasons for your choice based on youracademic interests and its potential impact on your future goals mentioned in Essay 1.

Biological Science (School of Science)
Select a biology question you would like to explore through research at Nagoya University andoutline your strategy for solving it.

Biological Science (School of Agricultural Sciences)
What makes studying biology in the context of agriculture and life sciences important? Select a
specific societal problem and describe how you plan to address it using the skills and knowledge
you will acquire during your university education.

Social Sciences (School of Law)
Under usual circumstances, parties to a sales contract should perform whatever obligations
they have under the contract: a buyer should pay the specified purchase price and the seller
should deliver the goods in return. However, most jurisdictions admit some exceptions to thisbasic norm. One such exception is a rule that allows one party to demand modifications to theoriginal contract when there is a fundamental change to the facts on which both parties initiallyrelied. In the following two situations, do you think the sellers should be able to demand amodification of the original contract? Explain the differences between the two situations andhow the differences affect (or do not) the conclusions in both cases. You do not have to
discuss how the cases are solved under the law of a particular jurisdiction. Further, do you
think a government should provide methods for covering these risks to private parties? Discuss
your opinion based on what a modern government should offer to its citizens regarding risks ineconomic activities.
1) A seller S1 and a buyer B1 agreed to a sales contract under which S1 sells the product P1.
S1 has its office in country CS, and B1 has its office in country CB. The sales price is provided
in dollars. After the contract was formed but before the due date for delivery of P1 and of
payment, the currency of CS suddenly rose by 20% against the dollar. Because S1 would
receive less in currency CS than S1 expected, S1 wants B1 to pay more than what was agreed
in the contract.
2) The seller S2 and the buyer B2 agreed to a sales contract under which S2 sells the productP2. After the parties had contracted, the price of an essential ingredient of P2 increased by
30% due to an unexpected military conflict in a far-off country where the ingredient is
produced. Because the cost for S2 to manufacture P2 increased by 17％ compared to the timethey contracted, S2 wants B2 to pay more.

Social Sciences (School of Economics)
Consider a particular incident from your past involving an economic challenge. Detail the problem
and discuss how it sparked your curiosity in economics and influenced your perspectives.
Explain how your personal experience will help you further study economics at Nagoya
University.

Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies Program (School of Humanities)
Our program focuses on literature, film, and history. Discuss how they are like stories, and whatmakes them similar and different as narratives.

Application Process Flow Overview

Items
Application Periods

Application Deadline

Period or Deadline
November 11, 2024, 9:00 to
December 10, 2024, 16:00

Round
First Round: All Programs

January 10 2025, 9:00 to
January 31, 2025, 16:00

Second Round:December 10, 2024, 16:00

First Round: All Programs

January 31, 2025, 16:00

Second Round:*Only Science, Engineering, andAgricultural Sciences except for Biological
Science Program (School of Science) andChemistry Science Program (School of
Science)*Only Science, Engineering, andAgricultural Sciences except for Biological
Science Program (School of Science) andChemistry Science Program (School of
Science)Primary Screening Results

Secondary Screening Period

Submission of original/certified
true documents

February 5, 2025

First Round: Holistic review ofapplication documents

March 28, 2025

Second Round: Holistic review ofapplication documents

February 13 to March 6, 2025

First Round: Interview or oral
examination

April 8 to 25, 2025

Second Round: Interview or oral
examination

March 6, 2025, 16:00

First Round: Applicants who passed
the first screening

April 25, 2025, 16:00

Second Round: Applicants who
passed the first screening

Announcement of Admissions
Results

March 13, 2025

First Round:
Automotive Engineering, Chemistry(School of Engineering), Biological
Science (School of Agricultural
Sciences), Japan-in-Asia Cultural
StudiesMarch 19, 2025

First Round:
Physics (School of Science),
Chemistry (School of Science),
Biological Science (School of
Science), Social Sciences(Economics, Law)

May 12, 2025

Second Round:
All Available Programs

April 3, 2025, 16:00

First Round:
G30 Scholarship Nominees

April 24, 2025, 16:00

First Round:
Non-G30 Scholarship Nominees

May 29, 2025, 16:00

Second Round:
G30 Scholarship Nominees

June 5, 2025, 16:00

Second Round:
Non-G30 Scholarship Nominees

Visa Application/Enrollment
Procedures

After registration fee payment

All rounds

Enrollment Instructions

Early July

All rounds

Arrival at Nagoya University

Mid-September

All rounds

Classes commence

October 1, 2025

All students

G30 Enrollment Ceremony

October 1, 2025

All students

Registration Fee Payment
Deadline: Enrollment Decision* All times indicated refer to Japan Standard Time (UTC+09).