Academic Year of 2025

Master’s Program
Department of Dryland Science
Graduate School of Sustainability Science, Tottori University

Application Guidelines
General Entrance

Application Period

Thursday, June 6, 2024 ~ Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Examination

Examination Period

Saturday, June 29, 2024 and Sunday, June 30, 2024

(1 round)Announcement of Results

Monday, July 29, 2024

Application Period

Thursday, June 6, 2024 ~ Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Examination Period

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Announcement of Results

Monday, July 29, 2024

General Entrance

Application Period

Monday, August 26, 2024 ~ Thursday, August 29, 2024

Examination

Examination Period

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 and Thursday, September 19, 2024

(2 round)Announcement of Results

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Application Period

Thursday, October 31, 2024 ~ Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Examination Period

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Announcement of Results

Thursday, December 26, 2024stSpecial Entrance
Examination for
In-service
TraineesndSpecial Entrance
Examination

4-101 Koyama-cho Minami, Tottori 680-8553
TEL (Direct): +81-(0)857-31-5342
E-mail: ag-kyoumu@ml.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp

Table of Contents
Admission Policy････････････････････････････････････････ 1
General Entrance Examination (1st round)････････････････････ 2
Special Entrance Examination for In-service Trainees･･･････････ 7General Entrance Examination (2nd round) ･･････････････････ 13
Special Entrance Examination ････････････････････････････ 18
Admission Process ･････････････････････････････････････ 24
List of Fields of Education and Research ･･･････････････････ 26
Application Documents
Application Form
Examination Admission Card, ID Photo Card,
Submission Sheet of Proof of Examination Fee Payment
Essay (1)：Motivation Letter
Essay (2)：Summary of Research Plan
Essay (3)：Self-assessment
Curriculum Vitae
Examination Fee Transfer Request SheetAdmission Policy
・The Graduate School of Sustainability Science
The Graduate School of Sustainability Science (master’s program) at Tottori University widely
accepts graduate students stated in the following by conducting various entrance examinations inthis graduate course:
1. Those who have achieved expertise and skills in the undergraduate courses on regional
sciences, engineering, agricultural science, or dryland science
2. Those who aspire to obtain a broad perspective and deep knowledge of global and local issues
in the creation of a sustainable society
3. Those who, with high ethical standards, aim to contribute to the creation and development ofa sustainable society in cooperation with others
4. Those who aspire to acquire communication skills to collaborate with other fields in order tocreate a sustainable society, taking advantage of their respective expertise

・Department of Dryland Science
The Department of Dryland Science of the Graduate School of Sustainability Science at Tottori
University widely accepts graduate students stated in the following by conducting various entrance
examinations in this department:
1. Those who have achieved expertise and skills equivalent to those in the undergraduate courseon dryland science
2. Those who aim to obtain a broad perspective and deep knowledge of global and local issues in
the creation of a sustainable society
3. Those who aim to contribute to the creation and development of a sustainable society byacquiring high ethical standards
4. Those who aspire to acquire communication skills to collaborate with other fields in order tocreate a sustainable society, taking advantage of their respective expertise in dryland science
5. Those who desire to contribute by themselves to solution of issues that minority group andpeople under severe environment are facing, understanding diversified natural environment,
culture, and values
According to this admission policy, the Department of Dryland Science selects graduate
students multi-directionally and quantitatively with the evaluation method shown in the annexedtable.
Please visit the following website to find the annexed table.
https://www.ipdre.tottori-u.ac.jp/dds/english/about/policy/

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Academic Year of 2025 Master’s Program Department of Dryland Science
Graduate School of Sustainability Science, Tottori University
General Entrance Examination (1st round) Application Requirements
1. Department, Courses, Positions Available, Field of Education and Research
Positions
Available

Department

CourseDepartment ofGeneral Program

Dryland Science

Special Program in English

20

Field of Education and Research
See “List of Fields of Education andResearch” on page 26.

The General Program will develop scientists with advanced level technical knowledge and global perspective forsocietal contributions.
The Special Program in English will offer the whole course work in English to develop scientists with advanced
skills to carry out projects that can contribute to the international society. Also, students of the Special Programin English will learn as a member of “Special Program in Dryland Agricultural Sciences with Reference to
SDGs in Developing Countries”.
2.

Qualification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill one of the criteria given from (1) to (10) below. International students who wish to apply
for the General Program must be proficient in Japanese.
(1) Graduated or expected to graduate from a university prescribed in the School Education Law Article 83 onor before the end of March 2025.
(2) Awarded or expected to be awarded a bachelor’s degree by the National Institution for Academic Degrees
and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education following the School Education Law Article 104 Clause 7 onor before the end of March 2025.
(3) Have finished or expected to finish 16 years of formal education in a foreign country on or before the end of
March 2025.
(4) Have finished or expected to finish 16 years of formal education of a foreign country on or before the end of
March 2025 by completing Correspondence Education courses provided by the country in questions while
residing in Japan.
(5) Have finished or expected to complete a program provided by an educational institution which owns degree
programs offered in foreign countries (only the program that grants the diploma for 16 years of formal
education in the said foreign country) which is also recognized as a formal educational institution in the saidcounty while authorized by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on or before
the end of March 2025.
(6) Have been awarded or expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to bachelor’s by completing program
duration of which is more than 3 years (includes the case of finishing 16 years of formal education of aforeign country by completing Correspondence Education courses provided by the country in question while
residing in Japan, and the case of obtaining degree specified by (5) when graduating from an educational
institution recognized by the foreign country in question) at a university or other form of school in a foreigncountry (limited to the institutions with their educational quality such as education and research activities
recognized by the evaluators approved by the government of the foreign country in question or other relevant
authorities, or institutions specifically recognized by its equivalent by the Minister of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology) on or before the end of March 2025.
(7) Have finished upper-level course of a specialized training college (limited to the course duration of which is

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more than 4 years and meets other requirements provided by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology), which is specially approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology, after the date provided by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology or be expected to finish above mentioned course before the end of March 2025.
(8) Specially recommended by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Public
notice Item 5 by Ministry of Education on February 7, 1953)(9) Reach or have reached 22 years old on or before March 31, 2025 whose qualification is recognized to beequivalent or higher than those who graduated from a four-year university program by individual
qualification evaluation at the Graduate School of Sustainability Science.
(10) Admitted to a graduate school by the School Education Law Article 102 Clause 2, and one’s academic
performance is recognized to be suitable for the Graduate School of Sustainability Science.
Applicants who are applying under (9) or (10) category must visit the Academic Affairs Section of Facultyof Agriculture, Tottori University and get an application form for evaluation of qualification which should besubmitted no later than Friday, May 17, 2024. The result of evaluation will be announced by Monday, May
27, 2024.
3.

Application(1) Period
Applications must be submitted from Thursday, June 6 to Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Reception hour is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mailed applications will be accepted only when postmarked by the sending office on or before Saturday, June
8, 2024.
(2) Place of Submission
4-101 Koyama-cho Minami, Tottori JAPAN 680-8553
Academic Affairs Section, Faculty of Agriculture
Tottori University
Tel: (0857) 31-5342 E-mail: ag-kyoumu@ml.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp(3) Application Procedures
Applicants must submit the documents listed in the table below by yourself or mail. Applicants should use
appropriate forms: For the General Program application, use the Japanese form. For the Special Program in
English application, use the English form.

Applicants must contact his/her prospective primary supervisor before submitting the application form.
Application submitted by mail should use registered mail and has to be marked “Application for Department
of Dryland Science Enclosed” in red ink.

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Application Form

Use provided form

ID Photo Card andFill in necessary parts and attach your photo (Upper body part taken from the right front, without

Examination Admission

hat/caps. The photo must be taken within 3 months before the application. L4 cm×W3cm) on

Card

the provided forms.
Describe about the following items (1) - (3) using the prescribed from. (Essay must be typed
with PC. The prescribed Word form is provided on Tottori University’s admission website.)
Be sure to use Japanese for the General Program application and English for the Special
Program in English application.
(1) Motivation Letter

Essay(Maximum Length: 1,000 words in Japanese, 250 words in English)(2) Summary of Research Plan
(Maximum Length: 1,000 words in Japanese, 250 words in English)(3) Self-assessment: Explain your self-assessment of the Admission Policy of Department ofDryland Science.
(Maximum Length: 1,000 words in Japanese, 250 words in English)
Applicants for the Special Program in English must submit detailed research plans to be

Research Proposal

conducted at Department of Dryland Science. It must be written in English. (Format not
specified) (A4 size paper, 4 - 6 pages)

Certificate of (expected)
Graduation

The certificate must be issued by an authorized person of applicant’s degree granting institute.
Applicants who graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture of Tottori University are not required
to submit the certificate.
Only applicants who are applying under (2) category are required to submit this document. Must

Certificate of Degree
Award or Certificate of
Expected Degree Award

be issued by National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher
Education.
Applicants expected to complete junior colleges or advanced courses of technical colleges must
submit the certificate of expected degree award and documents to verify application forbachelor’s degree conferment.
Applicants must submit an academic transcript issued by the President of last educational

Academic Transcript

institution attended. Must be sealed in an envelope.

and Letter of

In addition to that, foreign applicants must submit a letter of recommendation which can be

Recommendation

prepared by an academic supervisor, supervisor of currently affiliated research institution or
current employer.
Applicants must submit the original score certificate of TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS or PTE
Academic obtained within 2 years prior to the application submission. The certificate will be
returned to you with your examination admission card. The applicant planning to submit acertificate other than the above documents should consult with the Academic Affairs Section of

TOEIC Score etc.

Faculty of Agriculture before application.
Foreign applicants who graduated from universities of countries that use English as official
language and are planning to stay in Japan with visa status of “student” are not required tosubmit this document. Instead, a document that verifies completion of university education in
English issued by the president or its equivalent authority of the university should be submitted.

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30,000 Japanese Yen
Using the prescribed application for payment, make a transfer from the bank other than Post
Office and Japan Post Bank. Make sure to get the “Proof of Examination Fee Payment” andattach it on the “Submission Sheet of Proof of Examination Fee Payment” as directed. (Do not
use ATM machines. Please be aware that the bank transfer fees for payment shall be borne byapplicants.) The “Receipt Confirmation of Examination Fee (and bank transfer fee)” will serve
as a receipt.
The examination fee must be transferred to the account provided from Thursday, May 30 to
Examination Fee

Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
The examination fee will not be refunded under any conditions except for the following:(A) Applicant did not apply (did not submit application)(B) Application did not get accepted(C) Examination fee was paid twice by mistakeIn case you are applicable under any above-mentioned (A), (B) and (C), please contact the
Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture on 0857-31-5342. Please make sure to keepa “Proof of Examination Fee Payment” or “Receipt Confirmation of Examination Fee (and banktransfer fee)” in order to receive refunds.
*Details of refund method etc. will be announced via mail.

Return Envelope for
Examination Admission
Card
Passport etc.
(Foreign Applicants Only)
Certificate of HealthA standard envelope (rectangular No.3 12.0cm×23.5cm) with 344 JPY stamp (include express
mail fee) attached. Please write postal code, address and your name.
Foreign applicants who reside in Japan must submit a copy of passport, and Residence Card
(both sides) or an official document that proves status of residence. Foreign applicants residing
outside Japan must submit a copy of passport.
Foreign applicants must submit a certificate of health completed by a medical doctor within six(Foreign Applicants Only) months before the application date.

4.

Entrance Examination
Applicants will be evaluated based on document screening and oral examination.
(1) Document Screening
Based on the TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic scores etc. and academic transcripts, language
proficiency and basic knowledge will be evaluated.
(2) Oral Examination
Oral Examination will be implemented online. Applicants’ technical knowledge and suitability will be
evaluated based on a 10-minutes presentation on thesis research or research plan and Q & A based on the
essay (research plan included for Special Program in English applicants). The oral examination will beentirely implemented in English for applicants of Special Program in English. Also, the applicants must makethe presentation material in English.
Details of Oral Examination will be informed when we send back Examination Admission Card to eachapplicant.

5.

Examination Dates
Date

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Time

9 a.m. ~9 a.m. ~Subject

Oral Examination

Examination schedule will be announced no later than 5 days prior to the examination.
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If you did not receive any announcement from Tottori University, please contact the Academic Affairs Sectionof Faculty of Agriculture.
6.

Applicants with Disability
Applicants with disability should submit a document (formats not specified) stating following along with adoctor’s note or copy of physical disability certificate to the Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture
by Friday, May 17, 2024 to discuss possibly necessary assistance/accommodations at the examination andeducation leaning.
In addition, after the above-mentioned deadline, those who have needed be supported due to a sudden accident
should swiftly inform at that point. In the case the graduate school accepts the support, interview etc. with anapplicant oneself or applicant’s spokesperson who can explain his/her situation on behalf will be conducted.
(1) Applicant’s name, address, and phone number(2) Desired program, Field of Education and Research and supervisor(3) Graduated university, faculty, and department etc.
(4) Type and level of disability(5) Accommodations necessary for examination(6) Accommodations necessary for course completion(7) Accommodations made at the graduated university(8) Description of daily life

7.

Announcement of Examination Result
11 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2024
The original copy of the acceptance letter will be sent out to successful applicants via mail.
Besides, successful applicant’s examinee’s numbers will be posted on Tottori University’s website at 11a.m.
https://www.admissions.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp/
We will not be able to respond to your request by phone etc.

8. Others(1) Please contact the Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture in regard to the application.
(2) In the case you ask questions about the admission by postal mail, please enclose a return envelope with apostage stamp attached and write your name and address (postal code).
(3) When a contingency such as large-scale natural disasters etc. occurs and examination is not conducted asplanned, the date and time of the examination, the examination method and the date of the examination result
might be changed or the test time might be shortened. Tottori University will announce it though theuniversity official website mentioned below. Please pay attention at the time of the application or before theexamination.
【Information page for Entrance Examination of Tottori University 】
PC website: https://www.admissions.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp/
Mobile website: https://daigakujc.jp/toridai/(4) Information of the entrance examination result including scores etc. will not be disclosed.
Contact details for inquiries
Academic Affairs Division, Faculty of Agriculture,
Tottori University
101 minami 4-chome, Koyama-cho, Tottori-shi,
Tottori 680-8553, Japan
Tel: +81-857-31-5342
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Academic Year of 2025 Master’s Program Department of Dryland Science
Graduate School of Sustainability Science, Tottori University
Examination for In-service Trainees Application Requirements
Department of Dryland Science offers a special entrance examination for adults with careers with the vision ofrecruiting and educating the professionals employed at research institutions, administrative organs, educational
institutions, agricultural organizations, and private sectors, and with experiences of international cooperation activities
such as Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers by providing opportunity to further develop their careers throughhigher education and training which will eventually help them to contribute to the development of the internationalsociety.
Applicants admitted to this examination will be provided with special education defined by the Standard for the
Establishment of Graduate School Article 14 in the case he/she is accepted necessary to receive educational special
treatment. Students with fulltime employment have difficulty completing degree since they would have to take absencefrom the job for 2 years. Hence, we will provide flexible and manageable scheduling to those who are employed
fulltime.
1.

Department, Courses, Positions Available, Field of Education and Research
Positions
Available

Department

CourseDepartment ofGeneral Program

Dryland Science

Special Program in English

A few

Field of Education and Research
See “List of Fields of Education andResearch” on page 26.

The General Program will develop scientists with advanced level technical knowledge and global perspective forsocietal contributions.
The Special Program in English will offer the whole course work in English to develop scientists with advanced
skills to carry out projects that can contribute to the international society. Also, students of the Special Programin English will learn as a member of “Special Program in Dryland Agricultural Sciences with Reference to
SDGs in Developing Countries”.
2.

Qualification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill one of the criteria given from (1) to (9) below. International students who wish to apply
for the General Program must be proficient in Japanese.
(1) Graduated from a university prescribed in the School Education Law Article 83.
(2) Awarded a bachelor’s degree by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement ofHigher Education following the School Education Law Article 104 Clause 7.
(3) Have finished 16 years of formal education in a foreign country.
(4) Have finished 16 years of formal education of a foreign country by completing Correspondence Education
courses provided by the country in questions while residing in Japan.
(5) Have finished a program provided by an educational institution which owns degree programs offered inforeign countries (only the program that grants the diploma for 16 years of formal education in the said
foreign country) which is also recognized as a formal educational institution in the said county whileauthorized by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
(6) Have been awarded a degree equivalent to bachelor’s by completing program duration of which is more than
3 years (includes the case of finishing 16 years of formal education of a foreign country by completing
Correspondence Education courses provided by the country in question while residing in Japan, and the case

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of obtaining degree specified by (5) when graduating from an educational institution recognized by theforeign country in question) at a university or other form of school in a foreign country (limited to theinstitutions with their educational quality such as education and research activities recognized by theevaluators approved by the government of the foreign country in question or other relevant authorities, or
institutions specifically recognized by its equivalent by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology).
(7) Have finished upper-level course of a specialized training college (limited to the course duration of which ismore than 4 years and meets other requirements provided by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology), which is specially approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology, after the date provided by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology or be expected to finish above mentioned course.
(8) Specially recommended by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Public
notice Item 5 by Ministry of Education on February 7, 1953)(9) Have reached 22 years old whose qualification is recognized to be equivalent or higher than those who
graduated from a four-year university program by individual qualification evaluation at the Graduate Schoolof Sustainability Science.
Applicants who are applying under (9) category must visit the Academic Affairs Section of Faculty ofAgriculture, Tottori University and get an application form for qualification evaluation which should besubmitted no later than Friday, May 17, 2024. The result of evaluation will be announced by Monday, May
27, 2024.
3.

Specific Requirements
Applicants must meet the requirements stipulated in 2 and meet one of the following qualifications:(1) Currently have been employed fulltime at a research institution, educational institution, or private sector etc.
and can keep the current position after admission who is recommended by the employer.
(2) Researchers or engineers other than (1) who are recommended by a research institution, educationalorganization or other organization etc. who can keep the current job after admission.
(3) Works in agriculture and forestry etc. who can keep the current job after admission.
(4) Have a one-year or longer experience of an international cooperation activity such as activities of Japan
Overseas Cooperation Volunteers.

4.

Application(1) Period
Applications must be submitted from Thursday, June 6 to Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Reception hour is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mailed applications will be accepted only when postmarked by the sending office on or before Saturday, June
8, 2024.
(2) Place of Submission
4-101 Koyama-cho Minami, Tottori JAPAN 680-8553
Academic Affairs Section, Faculty of Agriculture
Tottori University
Tel: (0857) 31-5342

E-mail: ag-kyoumu@ml.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp(3) Application Procedures
Applicants must submit the documents listed in the table below by yourself or mail. Applicants should use
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appropriate forms: For the General Program application, use the Japanese form. For the Special Program in
English application, use the English form.

Applicants must contact his/her prospective primary supervisor before submitting the application form.
Application submitted by mail should use registered mail and has to be marked “Application for Department
of Dryland Science Enclosed” in red ink.
Application Form

Use provided form

ID Photo Card andFill in necessary parts and attach your photo (Upper body part taken from the right front, without

Examination Admission

hat/caps. The photo must be taken within 3 months before the application. L4 cm×W3cm) on

Card

the provided forms.
Describe about the following items (1) - (3) based on your carrier experience using theprescribed from. (Essay must be typed with PC. The prescribed Word form is provided on
Tottori University’s admission website.)
Be sure to use Japanese for the General Program application and English for the Special
Program in English application.

Essay(1) Motivation Letter(Maximum Length: 1,000 words in Japanese, 250 words in English)(2) Summary of Research Plan
(Maximum Length: 1,000 words in Japanese, 250 words in English)(3) Self-assessment: Explain your self-assessment of the Admission Policy of Department ofDryland Science.
(Maximum Length: 1,000 words in Japanese, 250 words in English)
Applicants for the Special Program in English must submit detailed research plans to be

Research Proposal

conducted at Department of Dryland Science. It must be written in English. (Format not
specified) (A4 size paper, 4 - 6 pages)
The certificate must be issued by an authorized person of applicant’s degree granting institute.

Certificate of Graduation Applicants who graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture of Tottori University are not required
to submit the certificate.
Certificate of Degree

Only applicants who are applying under (2) category are required to submit this document.

Award or Certificate ofMust be issued by National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of

Expected Degree Award Higher Education.
Applicants must submit an academic transcript issued by the President of last educational
Academic Transcript

institution attended. Must be sealed in an envelope.

and Letter of

In addition to that, foreign applicants must submit a letter of recommendation which can be

Recommendation

prepared by an academic supervisor, supervisor of currently affiliated research institution or
current employer.

Curriculum Vitae

Applicants who are applying under (1), (2), (3) category are required to use a prescribed
form. Applicants who are applying under (4) must submit a proof that he/she has experienced
an international cooperation activity stated about period of the activity and issued by anorganization, institute such as JICA. (Form not specified)

Application Permit

Permit issued by the immediate supervisor or other authority of applicant’s organization must be
submitted (Format not specified).

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Applicants must submit the original score certificate of TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS or PTE
Academic obtained within 2 years prior to the application submission. The certificate will be
returned to you with your examination admission card. The applicant planning to submit acertificate other than the above documents should consult with the Academic Affairs Section of
TOEIC Score etc.

Faculty of Agriculture before application.
Foreign applicants who graduated from universities of countries that use English as official
language and are planning to stay in Japan with visa status of “student” are not required tosubmit this document. Instead, a document that verifies completion of university education in
English issued by the president or its equivalent authority of the university should be submitted.
30,000 Japanese Yen
Using the prescribed application for payment, make a transfer from the bank other than Post
Office and Japan Post Bank. Make sure to get the “Proof of Examination Fee Payment” andattach it on the “Submission Sheet of Proof of Examination Fee Payment” as directed. (Do not
use ATM machines. Please be aware that the bank transfer fees for payment shall be borne byapplicants.) The “Receipt Confirmation of Examination Fee (and bank transfer fee)” will serve
as a receipt.
The examination fee must be transferred to the account provided from Thursday, May 30 to

Examination Fee

Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
The examination fee will not be refunded under any conditions except for the following:(A) Applicant did not apply (did not submit application)(B) Application did not get accepted(C) Examination fee was paid twice by mistakeIn case you are applicable under any above-mentioned (A), (B) and (C), please contact the
Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture on 0857-31-5342. Please make sure to keepa “Proof of Examination Fee Payment” or “Receipt Confirmation of Examination Fee (and banktransfer fee)” in order to receive refunds.
*Details of refund method etc. will be announced via mail.

Return Envelope for
Examination Admission
Card
Passport etc.
(Foreign Applicants Only)
Certificate of HealthA standard envelope (rectangular No.3 12.0cm×23.5cm) with 344 JPY stamp (include express
mail fee) attached. Please write postal code, address and your name.
Foreign applicants who reside in Japan must submit a copy of passport, and Residence Card
(both sides) or an official document that proves status of residence. Foreign applicants residing
outside Japan must submit a copy of passport.
Foreign applicants must submit a certificate of health completed by a medical doctor within six(Foreign Applicants Only) months before the application date.

5.

Entrance Examination
Applicants will be evaluated based on document screening and oral examination.
(1) Document Screening
Based on the TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic scores (Special Program in English applicants only)
and academic transcripts, language proficiency (Special Program in English applicants only) and basic
knowledge will be evaluated.
(2) Oral Examination
Oral Examination will be implemented online. Applicants’ technical knowledge and suitability will be
evaluated based on a 10-minutes presentation on research plan and Q & A based on the essay (research plan
included for Special Program in English applicants). The oral examination will be entirely implemented in
English for applicants of Special Program in English. Also, the applicants have to make the presentationmaterial in English.

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Details of Oral Examination will be informed when we send back Examination Admission Card to eachapplicant.
6.

Examination Dates
Date

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Time

9 a.m. ~Subject

Oral Examination

Examination schedule will be announced no later than 5 days prior to the examination.
If you did not receive any announcement from Tottori University, please contact the Academic Affairs Sectionof Faculty of Agriculture.
7.

Applicants with Disability
Applicants with disability should submit a document (formats not specified) stating following along with adoctor’s note or copy of physical disability certificate to the Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture
by Friday, May 17, 2024 to discuss possibly necessary assistance at the examination and education learning.
In addition, after the above-mentioned deadline, those who have needed be supported due to a sudden accident
should swiftly inform at that point. In the case the graduate school accepts the support, interview etc. with anapplicant oneself or applicant’s spokesperson who can explain his/her situation on behalf will be conducted.
(1) Applicant’s name, address and phone number(2) Desired program, Field of Education and Research and supervisor(3) Graduated university, faculty and department etc.
(4) Type and level of disability(5) Accommodations necessary for examination(6) Accommodations necessary for course completion(7) Accommodations made at the graduated university(8) Description of daily life

8.

Announcement of Examination Result
11 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2024
The original copy of the acceptance letter will be sent out to successful applicants via mail.
Besides, successful applicant’s examinee’s numbers will be posted on Tottori University’s website at 11a.m.
https://www.admissions.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp/
We will not be able to respond to your request by phone etc.

9.

Others(1) Please contact the Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture in regards to the application.
(2) In the case you ask questions about the admission by postal mail, please enclose a return envelope with a postage
stamp attached and your name and address (postal code) written.
(3) When a contingency such as large-scale natural disasters etc. occurs and an examination is not conducted asplanned, the date and time of the examination, the examination method and the date of the examination result
might be changed or the test time might be shortened. Tottori University will announce it though the university
official website mentioned below. Please pay attention at the time of the application or before the examination.
【Information page for Entrance Examination of Tottori University 】
PC website: https://www.admissions.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp/－ 11 －– 11 –

Mobile website: https://daigakujc.jp/toridai/(4) Information of the entrance examination result including scores etc. will not be disclosed.
Contact details for inquiries
Academic Affairs Division,
Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University
101 minami 4-chome, Koyama-cho, Tottori-shi,
Tottori 680-8553, Japan
Tel: +81-857-31-5342－ 12 －– 12 –

Academic Year of 2025 Master’s Program Department of Dryland Science
Graduate School of Sustainability Science, Tottori University
General Entrance Examination (2nd round) Application Requirements
1.

Department, Courses, Positions Available, Field of Education and Research
Positions
Available

Department

CourseDepartment ofGeneral Program

Dryland Science

Special Program in English

A few

Field of Education and Research
See “List of Fields of Education andResearch” on page 26.

The General Program will develop scientists with advanced level technical knowledge and global perspective forsocietal contributions.
The Special Program in English will offer the whole course work in English to develop scientists with advanced
skills to carry out projects that can contribute to the international society. Also, students of the Special Programin English will learn as a member of “Special Program in Dryland Agricultural Sciences with Reference to
SDGs in Developing Countries”.
2.

Qualification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill one of the criteria given from (1) to (10) below. International students who wish to apply
for the general Program must be proficient in Japanese.
(1) Graduated or expected to graduate from a university prescribed in the School Education Law Article 83 onor before the end of March 2025.
(2) Awarded or expected to be awarded a bachelor’s degree by the National Institution for Academic Degrees
and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education following the School Education Law Article 104 Clause 7 onor before the end of March 2025.
(3) Have finished or expected to finish 16 years of formal education in a foreign country on or before the end of
March 2025.
(4) Have finished or expected to finish 16 years of formal education of a foreign country on or before the end of
March 2025 by completing Correspondence Education courses provided by the country in questions while
residing in Japan.
(5) Have finished or expected to complete a program provided by an educational institution which owns degree
programs offered in foreign countries (only the program that grants the diploma for 16 years of formal
education in the said foreign country) which is also recognized as a formal educational institution in the saidcounty while authorized by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on or before
the end of March 2025.
(6) Have been awarded or expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to bachelor’s by completing program
duration of which is more than 3 years (includes the case of finishing 16 years of formal education of aforeign country by completing Correspondence Education courses provided by the country in question while
residing in Japan, and the case of obtaining degree specified by (5) when graduating from an educational
institution recognized by the foreign country in question) at a university or other form of school in a foreigncountry (limited to the institutions with their educational quality such as education and research activities
recognized by the evaluators approved by the government of the foreign country in question or other relevant
authorities, or institutions specifically recognized by its equivalent by the Minister of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology) on or before the end of March 2025.
(7) Have finished upper-level course of a specialized training college (limited to the course duration of which is－ 13 －– 13 –

more than 4 years and meets other requirements provided by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology), which is specially approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology, after the date provided by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology or be expected to finish above mentioned course before the end of March 2025.
(8) Specially recommended by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Public
notice Item 5 by Ministry of Education on February 7, 1953)(9) Reach or have reached 22 years old on or before March 31, 2025 whose qualification is recognized to beequivalent or higher than those who graduated from a four-year university program by individual
qualification evaluation at the Graduate School of Sustainability Science.
(10) Admitted to a graduate school by the School Education Law Article 102 Clause 2, and one’s academic
performance is recognized to be suitable for the Graduate School of Sustainability Science.
Applicants who are applying under (9) or (10) category must visit the Academic Affairs Section of Facultyof Agriculture, Tottori University and get an application form for qualification evaluation which should besubmitted no later than Monday, July 29, 2024. The result of evaluation will be announced by Monday,
August 19, 2024.
3.

Application(1) Period
Applications must be submitted from Monday, August 26 to Thursday, August 29, 2024.
Reception hour is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mailed applications will be accepted only when postmarked by the sending office on or before Tuesday,
August 27, 2024.
(2) Place of Submission
4-101 Koyama-cho Minami, Tottori JAPAN 680-8553
Academic Affairs Section, Faculty of Agriculture
Tottori University
Tel: (0857) 31-5342

E-mail: ag-kyoumu@ml.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp(3) Application Procedures
Applicants must submit the documents listed in the table below by yourself or mail. Applicants should use
appropriate forms: For the General Program application, use the Japanese form. For the Special Program in
English application, use the English form.

Applicants must contact his/her prospective primary supervisor before submitting the application form.
Application submitted by mail should use registered mail and has to be marked “Application for Department
of Dryland Science Enclosed” in red ink.

－ 14 －– 14 –

Application Form

Use provided form

ID Photo Card andFill in necessary parts and attach your photo (Upper body part taken from the right front, without

Examination Admission

hat/caps. The photo must be taken within 3 months before the application. L4 cm×W3cm) on

Card

the provided forms.
Describe about the following items (1) - (3) using the prescribed from. (Essay must be typed
with PC. The prescribed Word form is provided on Tottori University’s admission website.)
Be sure to use Japanese for the General Program application and English for the Special
Program in English application.
(1) Motivation Letter

Essay(Maximum Length: 1,000 words in Japanese, 250 words in English)(2) Summary of Research Plan
(Maximum Length: 1,000 words in Japanese, 250 words in English)(3) Self-assessment: Explain your self-assessment of the Admission Policy of Department ofDryland Science.
(Maximum Length: 1,000 words in Japanese, 250 words in English)
Applicants for the Special Program in English must submit detailed research plans to be

Research Proposal

conducted at Department of Dryland Science. It must be written in English. (Format not
specified) (A4 size paper, 4 - 6 pages)

Certificate of (expected)
Graduation

The certificate must be issued by an authorized person of applicant’s degree granting institute.
Applicants who graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture of Tottori University are not required
to submit the certificate.
Only applicants who are applying under (2) category are required to submit this document. Must

Certificate of Degree
Award or Certificate of
Expected Degree Award

be issued by National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher
Education.
Applicants expected to complete junior colleges or advanced courses of technical colleges must
submit the certificate of expected degree award and documents to verify application forbachelor’s degree conferment.
Applicants must submit an academic transcript issued by the President of last educational

Academic Transcript

institution attended. Must be sealed in an envelope.

and Letter of

In addition to that, foreign applicants must submit a letter of recommendation which can be

Recommendation

prepared by an academic supervisor, supervisor of currently affiliated research institution or
current employer.
Applicants must submit the original score certificate of TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS or PTE
Academic obtained within 2 years prior to the application submission. The certificate will be
returned to you with your examination admission card. The applicant planning to submit acertificate other than the above documents should consult with the Academic Affairs Section of

TOEIC Score etc.

Faculty of Agriculture before application.
Foreign applicants who graduated from universities of countries that use English as official
language and are planning to stay in Japan with visa status of “student” are not required tosubmit this document. Instead, a document that verifies completion of university education in
English issued by the president or its equivalent authority of the university should be submitted.

－ 15 －– 15 –

30,000 Japanese Yen
Using the prescribed application for payment, make a transfer from the bank other than Post
Office and Japan Post Bank. Make sure to get the “Proof of Examination Fee Payment” andattach it on the “Submission Sheet of Proof of Examination Fee Payment” as directed. (Do not
use ATM machines. Please be aware that the bank transfer fees for payment shall be borne byapplicants.) The “Receipt Confirmation of Examination Fee (and bank transfer fee)” will serve
as a receipt.
The examination fee must be transferred to the account provided from Monday, August 19 to
Examination Fee

Thursday, August 29, 2024.
The examination fee will not be refunded under any conditions except for the following:(A) Applicant did not apply (did not submit application)(B) Application did not get accepted(C) Examination fee was paid twice by mistakeIn case you are applicable under any above-mentioned (A), (B) and (C), please contact the
Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture on 0857-31-5342. Please make sure to keepa “Proof of Examination Fee Payment” or “Receipt Confirmation of Examination Fee (and banktransfer fee)” in order to receive refunds.
*Details of refund method etc. will be announced via mail.

Return Envelope for
Examination Admission
Card
Passport etc.
(Foreign Applicants Only)
Certificate of HealthA standard envelope (rectangular No.3 12.0cm×23.5cm) with 344 JPY stamp (include express
mail fee) attached. Please write postal code, address and your name.
Foreign applicants who reside in Japan must submit a copy of passport, and Residence Card
(both sides) or a document that proves status of residence. Foreign applicants residing outside
Japan must submit a copy of passport.
Foreign applicants must submit an official certificate of health completed by a medical doctor(Foreign Applicants Only) within six months of application date.

4.

Entrance Examination
Applicants will be evaluated based on document screening and oral examination.
(1) Document Screening
Based on the TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic scores etc. (Special Program in English applicants
only) and academic transcripts, language proficiency (Special Program in English applicants only) and basic
knowledge will be evaluated.
(2) Oral Examination
Oral Examination will be implemented online. Applicants’ technical knowledge and suitability will be
evaluated based on a 10-minutes presentation on thesis research or research plan and Q & A based on the
essay (research plan included for Special Program in English applicants). The oral examination will beentirely implemented in English for applicants of Special Program in English. Also, the applicants have to
make the presentation material in English.
Details of Oral Examination will be informed when we send back Examination Admission Card to eachapplicant.

5.

Examination Dates
Date

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Thursday September 19, 2024

Time

9 a.m.~

9 a.m.~

Subject

Oral Examination－ 16 －– 16 –Examination schedule will be announced no later than 5 days prior to the examination.
If you did not receive any announcement from Tottori University, please contact the Academic Affairs Sectionof Faculty of Agriculture.
6.

Applicants with Disability
Applicants with disability should submit a document (formats not specified) stating following along with adoctor’s note or copy of physical disability certificate to the Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture
by Monday, July 29, 2024 to discuss possibly necessary assistance at the examination and education learning.
In addition, after the above-mentioned deadline, those who have needed be supported due to a sudden accident
should swiftly inform at that point. In the case the graduate school accepts a support, interview etc. with an applicant
oneself or applicant’s spokesperson who can explain his/her situation on behalf will be conducted.
(1) Applicant’s name, address and phone number(2) Desired program, Field of Education and Research and supervisor(3) Graduated university, faculty and department etc.
(4) Type and level of disability(5) Accommodations necessary for examination(6) Accommodations necessary for course completion(7) Accommodations made at the graduated university(8) Description of daily life

7.

Announcement of Examination Result
11 a.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The original copy of the acceptance letter will be sent out to successful applicants via mail.
Besides, successful applicant’s examinee’s numbers will be posted on Tottori University’s website at 11a.m..
https://www.admissions.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp
We will not be able to respond to your request by phone etc.

8.

Others(1) Please contact the Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture in regards to the application.
(2) In the case you ask questions about the admission by postal mail, please enclose a return envelope with a postage
stamp attached and your name and address (postal code) written.
(3) When a contingency such as large-scale natural disasters etc. occurs and an examination is not conducted asplanned, the date and time of the examination, the examination method and the date of the examination result
might be changed or the test time might be shortened. Tottori University will announce it though the university
official website mentioned below. Please pay attention at the time of the application or before the examination.
【Information page for Entrance Examination of Tottori University 】
PC website: https://www.admissions.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp/
Mobile website: https://daigakujc.jp/toridai/(4) Information of the entrance examination result including scores etc. will not be disclosed.
Contact details for inquiries
Academic Affairs Division,
Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University
101 minami 4-chome, Koyama-cho, Tottori-shi,
Tottori 680-8553, Japan
Tel: +81-857-31-5342－ 17 －– 17 –

Academic Year of 2025 Master’s Program Department of Dryland Science
Graduate School of Sustainability Science, Tottori University
Special Entrance Examination Application Requirements
Department of Dryland Science is conducting a Special Examination to recruit creative, independent and enthusiastic
students from both internal and external institutions and train them to produce excellent scientists. This entrance
examination is open for adults with careers and international students.
1.

Department, Courses, Positions Available, Field of Education and Research
Department
Department ofDryland Science

Positions
Available

CourseGeneral Program

A few
Special Program in English

Field of Education and Research
See “List of Fields of Education andResearch” on page 26.

The General Program will develop scientists with advanced level technical knowledge and global perspective forsocietal contributions.
The Special Program in English will offer the whole course work in English to develop scientists with advanced
skills to carry out projects that can contribute to the international society. Also, students of the Special Programin English will learn as a member of “Special Program in Dryland Agricultural Sciences with Reference to
SDGs in Developing Countries”.
2.

Qualification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill one of the criteria given from (1) to (10) below. International students who wish to apply
for the General Program must be proficient in Japanese.
(1) Graduated or expected to graduate from a university prescribed in the School Education Law Article 83 onor before the end of March 2025.
(2) Awarded or expected to be awarded a bachelor’s degree by the National Institution for Academic Degrees
and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education following the School Education Law Article 104 Clause 7 onor before the end of March 2025.
(3) Have finished or expected to finish 16 years of formal education in a foreign country on or before the end of
March 2025.
(4) Have finished or expected to finish 16 years of formal education of a foreign country on or before the end of
March 2025 by completing Correspondence Education courses provided by the country in questions while
residing in Japan.
(5) Have finished or expected to complete a program provided by an educational institution which owns degree
programs offered in foreign countries (only the program that grants the diploma for 16 years of formal
education in the said foreign country) which is also recognized as a formal educational institution in the saidcounty while authorized by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on or before
the end of March 2025.
(6) Have been awarded or expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to bachelor’s by completing program
duration of which is more than 3 years (includes the case of finishing 16 years of formal education of aforeign country by completing Correspondence Education courses provided by the country in question while
residing in Japan, and the case of obtaining degree specified by (5) when graduating from an educational
institution recognized by the foreign country in question) at a university or other form of school in a foreigncountry (limited to the institutions with their educational quality such as education and research activities－ 18 －– 18 –

recognized by the evaluators approved by the government of the foreign country in question or other relevant
authorities, or institutions specifically recognized by its equivalent by the Minister of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology) on or before the end of March 2025.
(7) Have finished upper-level course of a specialized training college (limited to the course duration of which ismore than 4 years and meets other requirements provided by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology), which is specially approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology, after the date provided by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology or be expected to finish above mentioned course before the end of March 2025.
(8) Specially recommended by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Public
notice Item 5 by Ministry of Education on February 7, 1953)(9) Reach or have reached 22 years old on or before March 31, 2025 whose qualification is recognized to beequivalent or higher than those who graduated from a four-year university program by individual
qualification evaluation at the Graduate School of Sustainability Science.
(10) Admitted to a graduate school by the School Education Law Article 102 Clause 2, and one’s academic
performance is recognized to be suitable for the Graduate School of Sustainability Science.
Applicants who are applying under (9) or (10) category must visit the Academic Affairs Section of Facultyof Agriculture, Tottori University and get an application form for qualification evaluation which should besubmitted no later than Monday, September 30, 2024. The result of evaluation will be announced by Monday,
October 21, 2024.
3.

Application(1) Period
Applications must be submitted from Thursday, October 31 to Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Reception hour is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mailed applications will be accepted only when postmarked by the sending office on or before Sunday,
November 3, 2024.
(2) Place of Submission
4-101 Koyama-cho Minami, Tottori JAPAN 680-8553
Academic Affairs Section, Faculty of Agriculture
Tottori University
Tel: (0857) 31-5342

E-mail: ag-kyoumu@ml.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp(3) Application Procedures
Applicants must submit the documents listed in the table below by yourself or mail. Applicants should use
appropriate forms: For the General Program application, use the Japanese form. For the Special Program in
English application, use the English form.

Applicants must contact his/her prospective primary supervisor before submitting the application form.
Application submitted by mail should use registered mail and has to be marked “Application for Department
of Dryland Science Enclosed” in red ink.

－ 19 －– 19 –

Application Form

Use provided form

ID Photo Card andFill in necessary parts and attach your photo (Upper body part taken from the right front, without

Examination Admission

hat/caps. The photo must be taken within 3 months before the application. L4 cm×W3cm) on

Card

the provided forms.

Manuscript of Oral
Examination
Presentation

Using the attached format as a reference, describe the research to be conducted after admission
utilizing what you’ve learned previously in 1 page on A4 paper. Manuscript must be preparedin Japanese for the General Program application and in English for the Special Program in
English application.
Applicants for the Special Program in English must submit detailed research plans to be

Research Proposal

conducted at Department of Dryland Science. It must be written in English. (Format not
specified) (A4 size paper, 4 - 6 pages)

Certificate of (expected)
Graduation

The certificate must be issued by an authorized person of applicant’s degree granting institute.
Applicants who graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture of Tottori University are not required
to submit the certificate.
Only applicants who are applying under (2) category are required to submit this document. Must

Certificate of Degree
Award or Certificate of
Expected Degree Award

be issued by National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher
Education.
Applicants expected to complete junior colleges or advanced courses of technical colleges must
submit the certificate of expected degree award and documents to verify application forbachelor’s degree conferment.
Applicants must submit an academic transcript issued by the President of last educational

Academic Transcript

institution attended. Must be sealed in an envelope.

and Letter of

In addition to that, foreign applicants must submit a letter of recommendation which can be

Recommendation

prepared by an academic supervisor, immediate supervisor of currently affiliated research
institution or current employer.
Applicants must submit the original score certificate of TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS or PTE
Academic obtained within 2 years prior to the application submission. The certificate will be
returned to you with your examination admission card. The applicant planning to submit acertificate other than the above documents should consult with the Academic Affairs Section of

TOEIC Score etc.

Faculty of Agriculture before application.
Foreign applicants who graduated from universities of countries that use English as official
language and are planning to stay in Japan with visa status of “student” are not required tosubmit this document. Instead, a document that verifies completion of university education in
English issued by the president or its equivalent authority of the university should be submitted.
30,000 Japanese Yen
Using the prescribed application for payment, make a transfer from the bank other than Post
Office and Japan Post Bank. Make sure to get the “Proof of Examination Fee Payment” andattach it on the “Submission Sheet of Proof of Examination Fee Payment” as directed. (Do not
use ATM machines. Please be aware that the bank transfer fees for payment shall be borne byapplicants.) The “Receipt Confirmation of Examination Fee (and bank transfer fee)” will serve
as a receipt.

Examination Fee

The examination fee must be transferred to the account provided from Thursday, October 24 to
Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
The examination fee will not be refunded under any conditions except for the following:(A) Applicant did not apply (did not submit application)(B) Application did not get accepted(C) Examination fee was paid twice by mistakeIn case you are applicable under any above-mentioned (A), (B) and (C), please contact the
Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture on 0857-31-5342. Please make sure to keep

－ 20 －– 20 –

a “Proof of Examination Fee Payment” or “Receipt Confirmation of Examination Fee (and banktransfer fee)” in order to receive refunds.
*Details of refund method etc. will be announced in writing.
Return Envelope for
Examination Admission
Card
Passport etc.
(Foreign Applicants Only)
Certificate of HealthA standard envelope (rectangular No.3 12.0cm×23.5cm) with 410 JPY stamp (include express
mail fee) attached. Please write postal code, address and your name.
Foreign applicants who reside in Japan must submit a copy of passport, and Residence Card
(both sides) or an official document that proves status of residence. Foreign applicants residing
outside Japan must submit a copy of passport.
Foreign applicants must submit a certificate of health completed by a medical doctor within six(Foreign Applicants Only) months of application date.

4.

Entrance Examination
Applicants will be evaluated based on document screening and oral examination.
(1) Document Screening
Based on the TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic scores etc. (Special Program in English applicants
only) and academic transcripts, language proficiency (Special Program in English applicants only) and basic
knowledge will be evaluated.
(2) Oral Examination
Oral Examination will be implemented online. Applicants will be asked to present a 10 minutes (strictly
enforced) presentation (applicant must control the laptop etc.) based on the manuscript. Applicants’ technicalknowledge and suitability will be evaluated based on the presentation and Q & A. During the Q & A session,
applicants may be asked about the presentation and the purpose and motive of application. The oral
examination will be entirely implemented in English for applicants of Special Program in English. Also, theapplicants must make the presentation material in English.
Details of Oral Examination will be informed when we send back Examination Admission Card to eachapplicant.

5.

Examination Dates
Date

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Time

9 a.m.~

Subject

Oral Examination

Examination schedule will be discussed with applicants.
6.

Applicants with Disability
Applicants with disability should submit a document (formats not specified) stating following along with adoctor’s note or copy of physical disability certificate to the Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture
by Monday, September 30, 2024 to discuss possibly necessary assistance at the examination and education
learning.
In addition, after the above-mentioned deadline, those who have needed be supported due to a sudden accident
should swiftly inform at that point. In the case the graduate school accepts a support, interview etc. with anapplicant oneself or applicant’s spokesperson who can explain his/her situation on behalf will be conducted.
(1) Applicant’s name, address and phone number(2) Desired program, Field of Education and Research and supervisor– 21 –

(3) Graduated university, faculty and department etc.
(4) Type and level of disability(5) Accommodations necessary for examination(6) Accommodations necessary for course completion(7) Accommodations made at the graduated university(8) Description of daily life
7.

Announcement of Examination Result
11 a.m. Thursday, December 26, 2024
The original copy of the acceptance letter will be sent out to successful applicants via mail.
Besides, successful applicant’s examinee’s numbers will be posted on Tottori University’s website at 11a.m.
https://www.admissions.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp/
We will not be able to respond to your request by phone etc.

8.

Others(1) Please contact the Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture in regards to the application.
(2) In the case you ask questions about the admission by postal mail, please enclose a return envelope with a postage
stamp attached and your name and address (postal code) written.
(3) When a contingency such as large-scale natural disasters etc. occurs and an examination is not conducted asplanned, the date and time of the examination, the examination method and the date of the examination result
might be changed or the test time might be shortened. Tottori University will announce it though the university
official website mentioned below. Please pay attention at the time of the application or before the examination.
【Information page for Entrance Examination of Tottori University 】
PC website : https://www.admissions.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp/
Mobile website : https://daigakujc.jp/toridai/(4) Information of the entrance examination result including scores etc. will not be disclosed.
Contact details for inquiries
Academic Affairs Division,
Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University
101 minami 4-chome, Koyama-cho, Tottori-shi,
Tottori 680-8553, Japan
Tel: +81-857-31-5342－ 22 －– 22 –

Oral Examination Manuscript Format
A4 (210 mm × 297 mm)
Font size etc.:

Title, name and desired field of education and research: 12 point
Main text: 11 or 12 point
Title should be centered and name (desired field of education and research) should bealigned to the right.

Based on your knowledge, describe the research you’d like to conduct at the graduate school including researchplan, background, and methods etc. You may include tables and figures (black and white). Manuscript must be typed
with PC.

25mm

Title
Applicant’s Name (Desired Field of Education and Research)(Leave a blank line between name and main text)
Main Text

25mm

25mm

25mm

－ 23 －– 23 –

Admission Process
1.

Admission Process
Instructions for admission process will be individually notified to accepted applicants by the end of January 2025.
(1) Entrance Fee 282,000 Japanese Yen (Tentative)- Payment instructions will be provided to accepted applicants(2) Tuition Fees 535,800 Japanese Yen / year
[First Semester: 267,900 Japanese Yen, Second Semester: 267,900 Japanese Yen] (Tentative)- Tuition Fees must be paid in May (First Semester) and November (Second Semester)- Payment instructions will be provided to accepted applicants(NOTES) a. Once submitted, the entrance fee will not be refunded under any conditions.
b. Students who wish to get an entrance/tuition fees exemption (or collection postponement)
should not submit the entrance/ tuition fees upon admission process.
c. Above stated entrance/tuition fees amounts are tentative and may change at any time. Students will
be asked to pay the revised amount while taking courses at Tottori University.
(3) Place of Admission Process
4-101 Koyama-cho Minami, Tottori
Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University

2.

Entrance Fee Exemption (deferment) and Tuition Exemption
Entrance or tuition fees (full or half amount) can be exempted if students meet one of the following conditions
and university sees the extreme difficulty of entrance or tuition fees payment. Selection will be based on theapplication.
(1) Extreme difficulty paying for entrance or tuition fees although academic performance is excellent.
(2) Within one year prior to the admission, defrayer of academic expenses has deceased, or either self or defrayerof academic expenses got affected by natural disasters.
(3) Meets condition (2) and President of Tottori University recognizes the needs of waive in provided condition.
For more details, please contact Scholarship Section of Livelihood Support Office, Student Affairs
Department. (TEL (0857) 31-5059 / 6776)

3.

Student Loan of Entrance Fee and Tuition Fees (Japan Finance Corporation)
This is an official financing facility of the expenses cost upon and during the enrollment at Tottori University.
In principle, applicants are students’ parents or relatives who mainly make their living and meet the criteria.
students can receive less than 3,500,000 yen with a fixed interest rate and pay back only interest during the periodof his/her enrollment at Tottori University.
For more details, please contact call center for student loan. (TEL (0570) 008656)

4.

Cooperative Education Loan (Orient Corporation)
This is an educational loan in cooperation with Oriental Corporation Co., Ltd. (Orico) for admission fee andtuition fee.
Orico will directly pay for the university on behalf of the student.
There are several options for the repayment method including advanced repayment.
For more details, please contact the tuition support desk of Orico (TEL 0120-517-325).

5. ScholarshipStudents who cannot afford to pay and are recognized as academically and personally outstanding, and healthy
may be eligible to receive a scholarship. Selection will be based on the application.
For more details, please contact Scholarship Section of Livelihood Support Office, Student Affairs Department.
(TEL (0857) 31-5059 / 6776)－ 24 －– 24 –

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In order to spend a secure university life after their entrance, all Japanese students who have enrolled at Tottori
University are required to be covered by the Personal Accident Insurance for Student Pursuing Education andResearch (Gakkensai) and Insurance for Accidents Involving Third Parties or Their Property (Gakkenbai).
International Students are required to be covered by the Personal Accident Insurance for Student Pursuing
Education and the Comprehensive Insurance for Students Lives Coupled with PAS for International Students.
Their coverage options and fees are stated below. For further details, please directly contact each department incharge.
(1) Gakkensai: This is an accident insurance which covers injuries occurred as a result of a sudden accident while
insured students are participating in regular or extracurricular activities, being on campus, or commuting toschool.
Premium/ 2years: 1,750 Japanese Yen
Department in charge: Health Science Center (Tel (0857)31-5065,
E-mail: hokekan-jimu@ml.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp)(2) Gakkenbai: This is an insurance which covers the damage by bearing the legal liability for compensation incase students give damage to other’s properties or injury others in regular or extracurricular activities
including round trips, university activities, being inside Japan or outside.
Premium/ 2years: 680 Japanese Yen
Department in charge: Health Science Center (Tel (0857)31-5065,
E-mail: hokekan-jimu@ml.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp)(3) Insurance for International Students (Type E) ： This insurance covers (1) Personal compensation
responsibility：in case of causing injury to another person or damaging the property of others, (2) Rescuer
expenses, etc.：compensate for the payment of transportation and accommodation expenses in case family
members come to Japan to support the insured if he/she is hospitalized due to injury or illness for more than
3 days. (3) Movable property for daily use：in case of incurs a damage because his household goods are
subject to fire or robbery in Japan. (4) Tenant Liability：in case of causing damage to a rented room due to an
accident involving fire or water leakage in Japan. (Unlike "Gakkensai", there is no restriction on time andplace)
Insurance amount (2 years): 6,470 yen
Department in charge: International Affairs Division
Tel (0857)31-5056, E-mail: kokuko-gaku@ml.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp[Premiums/ 2years](Unit: Japanese Yen)
Insurance forStudent’s Status

Gakkensai

Gakkenbai

Japanese Students

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680

International Students

1,750International

Total

Students
2,430
6,460

8,220

7. Extended Course System
This system provides students with fulltime occupation a chance to plan and complete the course within certain
period of time (maximum of 4 years) beyond average period required for course completion (2 years).
Same amount paid for 2-year course tuition will split into 3 (or 4) according to the plan.
Applicants who wish to use this system should contact the Academic Affairs Section of Faculty of Agriculture
upon admission process.

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List of Fields of Education and Research
Department

CourseField of Education andResearch

FacultyMember

Keyword 1

Keyword 2

Sustainable Land
Management

Nigussie
Haregeweyn
Ayehu

Land degradation

Sustainable land
management

Integrated watershed
Spatial analysis
management

Haydrologic
modeling

Soil and Water
Management

Koji INOSAKO

Restoration offarm land

Soil-PlantAtmosphericcontinuum system

Irrigation anddrainage

Desalinization

Environmental
biophysics

Dryland Environmental
Resources

Tsuneyoshi
ENDO

Soil resources

Irrigated
agriculture

Behavior of salts

Soil salinization

Environmental
remidiation

Construction andManagement Engineering ofFacility in Rural Regions

Hidehiko
OGATA

Irrigation anddrainage facilities

Farm road

Functional
diagnosis

Stockmanagement

Frost damage

Dryland Climatology

Yasunori
KUROSAKI

Climatology &meteorology

Aeolian dust

Wind erosion

Climatic variation

Desertification

Agricultural Water Useand Management

Katsuyuki
SHIMIZU

Agricultural water
Field hydrology
use

Assessment ofwater delivery
performance

Soil salinization

Micro hydropower

GIS

Regional
environmental
planning

Sustainable Land
Management

Drought

Climate-smart
agriculture

Keyword 3

Environmental

Conservation Informatics

General Program/Special Program in English

Department of Dryland Science

Climate Risk Management*Atsushievaluation and
TSUNEKAWA modeling
Mitsuru
TSUBO

Agrometeorology

Remote sensing

Micrometeorology Crop model

Keyword 4

Keyword 5

Crop Production in
Drylands

Eiji
Medicinal plants
NISHIHARA

Allelopathy

Mitigation of
replant problem

LED light in plantfactory

BiocharIrrigation and Drainage in
Drylands

Haruyuki
FUJIMAKI

Water harvesting

Leaching

Salinization

ErosionAgricultural Development
Studies

Kumi
Area studies
YASUNOBU

Farm management Technology
studies
diffusion

Rural development

Common resource
management

Plant Nutrition

Satoshi
YAMADA

Mineral absorption Crop quality

Aquaponics

Water saving

Soil organic matter

Soil formation andclassification

Environmental Soil
Science

Water-saving
irrigation

Salinity*Sadahiro Conservation
Soil quality
Salt affected soils
YAMAMOTO oriented agriculture
assesment

Plant Eco-Physiology

Ping An

Environmental
stressesTolerance
Mechanisms

Dry lands
agriculture

Saline soils

Halophytes

Plant Cytogenetics

Takayoshi
ISHII

Germplasm
enhancement

Wide hybridization

Chromosome
elimination

Genome editing(CRISPR)

New breeding
techniques (NBT)

Dryland Health andMedicine

Shinji OTANI Global health

Environmental
medicine

Travel medicine

Infectious disease

Noncommunicablediseases

Dryland Restoration andConservation Ecology

Toshihiko
KINUGASA

Arid and semi-arid Global environmental Humanchangegrassland
disturbanceSecondarysuccession

Plant matterproduction

Meteorology in Drylands

Reiji KIMURA

ClimatologyMeteorology

Land atmosphereinteraction

Atmosphericboundary layer

Satellite

Hazard map

Land Environment andConservation

Tadaomi
SAITO

Soil water andsolute movement

Interaction among
soil, water andvegetation

Soil erosion

Environmental
measurement
techniques

UAV(Drone)

Renewable Energy
Engineering

KotaroTAGAWA

Solar and windenergyEnergy generation Evaluation ofand conversion
energy system

Desalination

Heat and masstransfer

Microbiology in Drylands

TakeshiMicrobial ecology
TANIGUCHI

Ecosystem
restoration

Use of rhizospheremicroorganisms

Metagenome

Mycorrhizal fungi

Agricultural Extension
Studies

Asres Elias
Baysa

Agriculturalextension studies

Gender anddevelopment

Agricultural economics Rural development Africa

Facilities andEnvironmental Materials

Masahiro
HYODO

Buried pipe

Evaluation of theresidual strength

Environmental
materials

Restoration of
aquatic
environment

Industrial byproduct

Watershed
Management

Ecosystem
Services

Soil Erosion

Remote Sensing

Nitrogen run-off
control

Environmentallyfriendly grazing

WEBGIS-based
UAV Smarthydrological model Agriculture

Remote Sensing Hydrology

Ayele Alemaw
Hydrology
Fenta

Aquatic Environmental
ScienceYuri
YAMAZAKI

Theoretical Physics

Natsumi
IKENO

Terrestrial Carbon Cycle

Environmental impact
assessment ofagricultural catchments

Relativistic quantum
Strong interaction Meson
mechanics

Munemasa
Global warming
TERAMOTO

Soil respiration* indicates professors who will retire at the end of March 2026.

－ 26 －

Carbon cycle

Nucleus

Numerical
calculation

Terrestrial
ecosystems

Greenhouse gas

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