Graduate School of Science, Tokyo Metropolitan University

Changes in the Application Guidelines for
Academic Year 2021 Master’s Program (October Enrollment)
Due to the influence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the following changes will be made to the Summer entrance
examination.
Department

Changes

BEFORE the change

AFTER the changes

Physics

Application
document

Submit any one of the following
external English test scores.
･ TOEIC Listening & Reading
Test･ TOEFL (TOEFL-iBT)･ IELTS Academic Module
Assessed based on the TOEIC,TOEFL, or IELTS score(Perfect score: 50)
Submit any one of the following
external English test scores.
･ TOEIC Listening & Reading
Test･ TOEFL (TOEFL-iBT)･ IELTS Academic Module

A score certificate will not be required
for the Summer examination.

Foreign language
examination
Biological
Sciences

Application
document

Foreign language
examination

Date

Assessed based on the TOEIC,TOEFL, or IELTS score(Perfect score: 200)First examination(written examination)

August 24 (Tue), 2021
9:30 am - 11:30 am [Biology]

Foreignlanguage
examination(English) will be excluded from theSummer examination.
Submit any one of the following
external English test scores.
･ TOEIC Listening & Reading Test
･ TOEFL (TOEFL-iBT)･ IELTS Academic Module
Applicants who can’t submit a testscore may still apply. They will betreated as described in the below
column.
Applicants who can’t submit a testscore must take the foreign language
written examination (English) (perfectscore: 200 points).
Applicants who submit a test scoreshall also be eligible to take the written
examination. In this case, they will be
evaluated on the submitted test score or
the written examination, whichever isbetter.
First examination(written examination)

August 24 (Tue), 2021
9:30 am - 11:30 am [Biology]
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm [English]

Information in this sheet is subject to change due to the influence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Please confirm the latest information on the website of the Graduate School of Science regularly.
(http://www.se.tmu.ac.jp/en/entrance_exam.html)
For any inquiries as to the application, please contact below.
【Contact】
Academic Affairs Section of Science, Academic and Student Affairs
Division of Sciences,
Administrative Affairs Department of Tokyo Metropolitan University
1-1 Minami-Osawa, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0397
E-mail: rikou.r@jmj.tmu.ac.jp

Master’s Program

Tokyo Metropolitan University
Graduate School of Science
Application Guidelines for 2021 Master’s Program＜October Enrollment＞

Examination:

August 24 and 25, 2021

Administrative affairs concerning entrance examinations of the Graduate School of Science
are handled by the following office:Academic Affairs Section of Science, Academic and Student Affairs Division of Sciences
Administrative Affairs Department of Tokyo Metropolitan University
1-1 Minami-Osawa, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0397
Tel: 042-677-1111 (representative) ext. 3021

http://www.se.tmu.ac.jp/

Information in these guidelines is subject to change due to the influence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please confirm the latest information on the website of the Graduate School of Science regularly.
(http://www.se.tmu.ac.jp/en/entrance_exam.html)

Table of Contents

Admissions Policies---------- 1

I

Application Guidelines for the 2021 Master’s Program (October Enrollment)---------- 6II

Payment of Entrance Examination Fee---------- 15

III Application Procedure---------- 16

IV Admission Procedure, Admission Fees, Tuition Fees, and Others---------- 19

V

Introduction of Thesis Advisors, Visiting Professors from Partner Institutions,and Study Fields of the Graduate School of Science---------- 21

VI Precautions for Taking the Entrance Examinations---------- 25

Accompanying Documents
Entrance Examination Fee Transfer Request Form
Application Form/ Photo Card/ Exam Admission Card/ Exam Desk Card
Certificate for a Fee Payment by Using Payment Slip or Online Payment System
Applicant’s Inquiry Sheet Under the Qualification (3) or (4)Student Visa Support Request Form
Questionnaire Sheet for the Scholarship by the Japan Student Services Organization(For October enrollment)

Admissions Policies of the Graduate School of Science,
Tokyo Metropolitan University
Graduate School of Science seeks individuals who acquire basic knowledge of and attitudes towards naturalscience and enthusiastically aim to become researchers/educators/engineers with creativity and applied skills.
Such individuals who have the ability and motivation to deliver their research outcomes to the world arehighly welcomed, especially in the Doctoral program.

Department of Mathematical Sciences[Master’s program]
1.

PolicyMathematics have been provided the basis of natural science and played a fundamental role in its
development, whose significance is more widely recognized in the present day. The department intends
to undertake education and research in the 4 areas of mathematical sciences, including algebra, geometry,
analysis (main fields of mathematics) plus applied mathematics, from an extended position not bound by
the field framework.

2.

Ideal students(1) Individuals with a basic understanding and awareness of various issues in mathematical sciences(2) Individuals capable of acquiring knowledge from a global perspective and willingly taking onchallenges in research tasks(3) Individuals who are motivated to attain various abilities to solve problems

3.

Ability required for students(1) Fundamental academic ability of mathematical sciences and spirit of inquiry for the desired field(2) Fundamental ability to discover and solve problems on their initiative in the field of their choice[Doctoral program]
1.

PolicyMathematics have been provided the basis of natural science and played a fundamental role in its
development, whose significance is more widely recognized in the present day. The department intends
to undertake education and research in the 4 areas of mathematical sciences, including algebra, geometry,
and analysis (main fields of mathematics) plus applied mathematics, from an extended position not boundby the field framework.

2.

Ideal students(1) Individuals having deep and extensive specialized knowledge for their research in mathematicalsciences(2) Individuals capable of carrying out ingenious and international research activities as an independent-1-

researcher(3) Individuals having the ability to evaluate the significance of their research and their positioning insociety objectively
3.

Ability required for students(1) Specialized knowledge in the field of their choice and academic ability to carry out their research(2) Ability to discover and solve problems on their initiative in the field of their choice

Department of Physics[Master’s program]
1.

PolicyThe Department aims to develop persons with basic knowledge and research skills in physics, which
covers a wide range of phenomena in the natural world from elementary particles/nuclei and atomic
molecules, substances with diverse structures, and the universe. It also aims to develop those who candrive leading-edge scientific research in the next generation with a keen awareness of the social
responsibilities involved in their research and those who can solve various social and environmental
problems based on science fundamentals.

2.

Ideal students(1) Individuals who are curious about acquiring basic knowledge in the expertise field, logical thinking
skills, and practical research approaches(2) Individuals who are eager to acquire the necessary abilities to solve problems, conduct research, holddiscussions, present research results, etc.
(2) Individuals aiming to become researchers, professional engineers, or educators in physics

3.

Ability required for students(1) Specialized knowledge in the field of their choice and extensive knowledge of physics(2) Ability to discover and solve problems on their initiative in the field of their choice[Doctoral program]
1.

PolicyThe Department aims to develop persons with deep specialized knowledge and excellent research skillsin physics, which covers a wide range of phenomena in the natural world from elementary
particles/nuclei and atomic molecules, substances with diverse structures, and the universe. It also aims todevelop those who can drive leading-edge scientific research in the next generation with a keenawareness of the social responsibilities involved in their research and those who can solve various socialand environmental problems based on science fundamentals.

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2.

Ideal students(1) Individuals who are curious about acquiring deep and extensive knowledge of basic and advanced
physics(2) Individuals aiming to become independent researchers or educators capable of carrying out
international and distinguished research activities, with a keen awareness of the social responsibilities
involved in their research(3) Individuals who are eager to attain abilities to conduct research by formulating ingenious researchplans, presenting the original treatises in international academic journals, participating in international
research discussions, and reporting research results and their significances

3.

Ability required for students(1) Deep specialized knowledge in the field of their choice(2) Ability to contribute to academic development through the studies of physics(3) Excellent research skills capable of setting pioneering research tasks on their own and solving them inthe field of their choice

Department of Chemistry[Master’s program]
1.

PolicyThe Department aims to develop persons who understand the structure, nature, and the reaction ofsubstances at the atomic and molecular levels, and acquire the basic knowledge of as well as fundamental
research skills of chemistry, which pursues to create a new substance by carrying out the structuralconversion of the molecule. It also aims to develop those who can drive leading-edge scientific researchin the next generation with a keen awareness of the social responsibilities involved in their research andthose who can solve various social and environmental problems based on science fundamentals.

2.

Ideal students(1) Individuals who are keen to work on research towards the elucidation of the structures, reactions,functions, and circulations of atom/molecule and its compound/assembly as well as the synthesis of a
new substance(2) Individuals who wish to deepen their understanding of chemistry(3) Individuals who have a desire to improve research skills(4) Individuals who wish to develop global awareness through research to be able to perform
internationally(5) Individuals who have a passion for working as a chemistry expert in the future3.

Ability required for students(1) Broad range of knowledge of chemistry(2) Motivation for research towards the elucidation of the structures, reactions, functions, and circulations-3-

of atom/molecule and its compound/assembly as well as the synthesis of a new substance, and theability to pursue it(3) Ability to discover and solve problems on their initiative in the field of their choice(4) Ability of foreign language required to promote their research[Doctoral program]
1.

PolicyThe Department aims to develop persons who understand the structure, nature, and the reaction ofsubstances at the atomic and molecular levels, and acquire the deep knowledge of as well as excellent
research skills of chemistry, which pursues to create a new substance by carrying out the structuralconversion of the molecule. It also aims to develop those who can drive leading-edge scientific researchin the next generation with a keen awareness of the social responsibilities involved in their research andthose who can solve various social and environmental problems based on science fundamentals.

2.

Ideal students(1) Individuals who show enthusiasm in contributing to deepening the human knowledge of chemistry(2) Individuals who are curious about acquiring deep and extensive knowledge of basic and advanced
chemistry(3) Individuals aiming to become independent researchers or educators capable of carrying out
international and distinguished research activities, with a keen awareness of the social responsibilities
involved in their research(4) Individuals who are eager to attain abilities to conduct research by formulating ingenious researchplans, presenting the original treatises in international academic journals, participating in international
research discussions, and reporting research results and their significances(5) Individuals who wish to develop global awareness through research to be able to perform
internationally(6) Individuals who have a passion for working as a highly specialized chemical expert in the future3.

Ability required for students(1) Deep specialized knowledge in the field of their choice(2) Motivation for research towards the elucidation of the structures, reactions, functions, and circulationsof atom/molecule and its compound/assembly as well as the synthesis of a new substance, and theability to advance it(3) Ability of foreign language required to promote their research

Department of Biological Sciences[Master’s program]
1.

PolicyDepartment aims to develop students who attain basic skills to independently set and execute objectives,-4-

methods, and problems towards the elucidation of fundamental mechanisms of biological growth and its
higher-order structure, behavior, and ecology. It also aims to develop an integrated view of international
perspective and communication skills to become researchers, educators, and developers capable ofplaying an active role domestically and internationally.
2.

Ideal students(1) Individuals who show a keen interest in biology and biological sciences and are eager to take theinitiative in research and acquisition of specialized knowledge(2) Individuals who have a desire to attain research skills, planning ability, and performance capability
through the study of biological science(3) Individuals who have a passion for contributing to society as researchers, educators, and developers
equipped with international perspective and communication ability

3.

Ability required for students(1) Broad range of interests in biology and biological sciences, regardless of the university, faculty, or
department they are from
(2) Potential capacity to take the initiative in discovering and solving problems in biology, biologicalsciences, or another field[Doctoral program]
1.

PolicyDepartment aims to develop students who attain basic and advanced skills to independently set andexecute objectives, methods, and problems towards the elucidation of fundamental mechanisms of
biological growth and its higher-order structure, behavior, and ecology. It also aims to develop an
integrated view of both high international perspective and communication skills to become researchers,
educators, and developers capable of playing an active and leading role domestically and internationally.

2.

Ideal students(1) Individuals who pursue ingenious and leading-edge research in the fields of biological sciences(2) Individuals who are curious about acquiring specialized knowledge of biological sciences and attainresearch skills, planning ability, and performance capability to be able to be active in the front lines(3) Individuals who have a passion for contributing to society as researchers, educators, and developers
who can play an active and leading role in the expertise field internationally3.

Ability required for students(1) A specialized knowledge in the field of their choice and a broad range of interests in biology andbiological sciences, regardless of the university, faculty, or department they are from
(2) Ability to take the initiative in discovering and solving problems in biology, biological sciences, oranother field-5-

I Application Guidelines for 2021 Master’s Program <October Enrollment>
Information in these Guidelines is subject to change due to the influence of the novel
coronavirus (COVID-19). Please confirm the latest information on the website of the
Graduate School of Science regularly. (http://www.se.tmu.ac.jp/en/index.html)

1. Entrance Examination Schedule
First-stage examination (Written) August 24 (Tue), 2021
Second-stage examination (Oral) August 25 (Wed), 2021

2. Number of Students to be Accepted
Name of department

Number of students to be accepted

Mathematical Sciences

A few

Physics

A few

Chemistry

A few

Biological Sciences

A few

3. Qualification *(1) Individuals who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a university by September 2021 (Note 1)(2) Individuals who have been granted or are expected to be granted a bachelor’s degree by September 30, 2021,
under Article 104 Paragraph 4 of the School Education Act of Japan (Note 2)(3) Individuals who have completed 16 years of school education in a foreign country (Note 3)(4) Individuals who have completed 16 years of school education at a foreign school through distant learning inJapan(5) Individuals who have received a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or are expected to receive one by
September 30, 2021 from a foreign university or a foreign school (limited to one that has been evaluated byan organization accredited by the government or a related governmental organization of the said country forthe overall performance of its education and research activities or designated separately as so by the Japanese
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) upon completion of a three-year or longer
course of study (including completion of an educational course of a foreign school through distant learning
in Japan or an educational course of a foreign school positioned as an educational institution under theeducational system of the said country and designated separately by the Japanese Minister of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology)(6) Individuals who have completed a course of study at an educational institution located in Japan that is
positioned as the one offering foreign university courses under the educational system of the said country-6-

(limited to those who are deemed to have completed 16 years of school education under the educational
system of the said country) and designated separately by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science, and Technology(7) Individuals who have completed a specialized course at a vocational school designated by the Japanese
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (limited to the course with a duration of 4
years or more and satisfy the conditions set by the Minister) after the date set by the Minister(8) Individuals who are appointed by the Japanese Mister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, andTechnology (1953 Ministry of Education Notification No. 5) (Note 4)(9) Individuals who are recognized by the Graduate School as having academic ability equal to or superior to auniversity graduate based on the individual application qualification screening and who are 22 years of age
or over (as of October 1, 2021)* Those who are applying under the above (3) or (4) should submit the “Applicant’s Inquiry Sheet under Qualification (3) or (4).”* Those who are applying under the above (9) should undergo the application qualification screening. Please follow the rules statedon page 7 of these Guidelines.
(Note 1) Universities as defined in Article 83 of the School Education Act of Japan(Note 2) Submission of a NIAD-UE certificate issued by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluationis required during the admissions processing period.
(Note 3) Including those who have completed a total of 16 years of programs in Japan and abroad combined.
(Note 4) Graduates of National Defense Academy of Japan, National Fisheries University, Meteorological College, Polytechnic
University, etc.

4. Application Qualification Screening
Applicants who fall under the following must undergo the application qualification screening.
● Those who apply under the Qualification (9)<Application period>

June 24 (Thurs) to July 1 (Thurs), 2021
Please submit the application documents during the period specified above.
The reception of the Academic Affairs Section of Science is available to receive the application documents on
weekdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm only (excluding national holidays). If you send the
documents by post, they must arrive no later than the last date of the application period mentioned above.
<Documents to be submitted>● Confirmation of qualification (Designated form by the Graduate School)● Certificate of (expected) graduation from the last educational institution● Academic transcript of the last educational institution● Statement of purpose (A4, 1 page)● Confirmation of educational background-7-

[Note for the applicants to the Department of Biological Sciences]
Please write down your career and research experiences after the last educational institution, if any. In
addition, if there are any documents proving your engagement in research work, etc. (for example, apaper, a presentation summary for an academic conference, a certificate of research participation issued
by a research institute, a certificate issued by a thesis adviser, etc.), attach them as well.
● A self-addressed stamped envelope (standard-size, with 374-yen postage stamps affixed <express delivery fee
included>) (For notification of application approval/rejection purpose)

Note: Resubmission of both “certificate of (expected) graduation” and “academic transcript” from the lasteducational institution will not be required at the time of formal application.
<Designated form>
Please download the designated forms from the website of the Graduate School of Science(http://www.se.tmu.ac.jp/en/entrance_exam.html) or send a letter of request with a self-addressed returnenvelope (standard-size, with an 84-yen postage stamp affixed) to the Academic Affairs Section of Science,
Academic and Student Affairs Division of Sciences, Administrative Affairs Department of Tokyo Metropolitan
University. Write down in red “Request for an application form for qualification screening to the Master’s
program (October enrollment)” on the front left side of the envelope.
<Place for submission>
Academic Affairs Section of Science, Academic and Student Affairs Division of Sciences, Administrative
Affairs Department of Tokyo Metropolitan University(Please send by registered express mail and write down in red “Documents for qualification screening to
the Master’s program [October enrollment] enclosed” on the front left side of the envelope.)<Notice of results>
Notification will be sent out on July 16 (Fri), 2021.
<Application procedure>
Individuals who are admitted to undergoing application may proceed with the formal application procedure
following these Guidelines.

5. Request for Written Examination in English
Applicants who wish to take the written examination in English must contact the Academic Affairs Section of
Science, Academic and Student Affairs Division of Sciences, Administrative Affairs Department of Tokyo
Metropolitan University within the following period. We will respond to the request after consultation. A request
form can be downloaded on the website of the Graduate School （http://www.se.tmu.ac.jp/en/entrance_exam.html）.
However, applicants to the Department of Biological Sciences are not required to contact because the examquestions are written in both Japanese and English.

-8-<Request acceptance period>

June 17 (Thurs) to July 1 (Thurs), 2021
The reception of the Academic Affairs Section of Science is available to receive the form on weekdays from10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm only (excluding national holidays). If you send the form by post, it
must arrive no later than the last date of the request acceptance period mentioned above.

6. Request for Special Consideration or Arrangement Related to Physical Disability
If you would like to request special consideration or arrangement related to physical disability at the time of
examination or during school attendance, please notify us in advance. Please download the designated request
form from the website of the Graduate School of Science (http://www.se.tmu.ac.jp/en/entrance_exam.html) or
send a letter of request with a self-addressed return envelope (standard-size, with an 84-yen postage stamp affixed)
to the Academic Affairs Section of Science, Academic and Student Affairs Division of Sciences, Administrative
Affairs Department of Tokyo Metropolitan University.
<Request acceptance period>

June 24 (Thurs) to July 1 (Thurs), 2021
The reception of the Academic Affairs Section of Science is available to receive the form on weekdays from10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm only (excluding national holidays). If you send the form by post, it
must arrive no later than the last date of the request acceptance period mentioned above.
<Document to be submitted>
Request for consultation regarding entrance examination to the Master’s program (October enrollment) at theGraduate School of Science (Designated form by the Graduate School)<Place for submission>
Academic Affairs Section of Science, Academic and Student Affairs Division of Sciences, Administrative
Affairs Department of Tokyo Metropolitan University(Please send by registered express mail and write down in red “Request for consultation regarding entrance
examination to the Master’s program [October enrollment] enclosed” on the front left side of the envelope.)

7. Request for Adult Working Student Enrollment
Programs suitable for adult working students are available to individuals who fall under any of the items listed in“3 Qualification” on pages 6 - 7 of these Guidelines and ever worked at the same company or research/ educational
institution for more than one year by the time of enrollment. The applicant must continue working for their current
employer with being approved by their immediate manager after the enrollment in the Master’s program. If you
wish to enroll as an adult working student, notify us in advance in the way explained below. It is still possible toapply for the Master’s program as a general student without using this system.

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<Request acceptance period>

June 24 (Thurs) to July 1 (Thurs), 2021
The reception of the Academic Affairs Section of Science is available to receive the forms on weekdays from10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm only (excluding national holidays). If you send the application
documents by post, they must arrive no later than the last date of the above period.
<Documents to be submitted>● Curriculum vitae (Designated form by the Graduate School)● Certificate of approval for application (signed by applicant’s immediate manager) (Designated form by the
Graduate School)● Research interest information sheet (Designated form by the Graduate School or a document created in accordance withit)

● Certificate of (expected) graduation from the last educational institution● A self-addressed return envelope (standard-size, with 374-yen postage stamps affixed <express delivery fee
included>) (For notification of application approval/rejection purpose)

Note: Resubmission of “Certificate of (expected) graduation from the last educational institution” will not be
required at the time of formal application.
<Designated form>
Please download the designated form from the website of the Graduate School of Science（http://www.se.tmu.ac.jp/en/entrance_exam.html） or send a letter of request with a self-addressed returnenvelope (12 cm x 23.5 cm size, with an 84-yen postage stamp affixed) to the Academic Affairs Section of
Science, Academic and Student Affairs Division of Sciences, Administrative Affairs Department of Tokyo
Metropolitan University. Please write down in red “Request for forms for consultation regarding adultworking student to the Master’s program (October enrollment)” on the front left side of the envelope.
<Place for submission>
Academic Affairs Section of Science, Academic and Student Affairs Division of Sciences, Administrative
Affairs Department of Tokyo Metropolitan University(Please send by registered express mail and write down in red “Request for consultation regarding adultworking student to the Master’s program [October enrollment] enclosed” on the front left side of theenvelope.)<Notice of results>
Notification will be sent out on July 16 (Fri), 2021.
Note: Applicants who are deemed to require an interview will be notified separately.
<Application procedure>
Individuals who are admitted to undergoing application may proceed with the application procedures following
these Guidelines.
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<Partial exemption from written examination>
Applicants to the Department of Biological Sciences as a working adult student shall be exempted from thewritten biology examination when they have taken two or more department courses (4 credits or more) as acredited auditor and are approved as having a sufficient level of academic ability enough to obtain credits. (The
Graduate School of Science adopts the Special Provision on Educational Method stipulated in Article 14 of theStandards for Establishment of Graduate Schools.)

8. Applicants Residing Outside Japan
Applicants residing outside Japan require individual support for the application. Please inform the Academic
Affairs Section of Science by e-mail (rikou.r@jmj.tmu.ac.jp) before the application period starts.

9. Long-term Study System
Graduate School of Science has a system in which students may complete the program on a pre-planned basis
during a fixed period exceeding the standard study duration (two years for the Master’s program) under suchcircumstances of occupation, childbirth, childcare, nursing needs, etc. Under this system, students shall pay thesame amount of tuition fees as regular students in installments over the period permitted for their long-term study.
<Qualification criteria>
Students who have difficulty completing their course within the standard study duration due to any of thefollowing reasons:(1) Occupation as a full-time employee(2) Childbirth, childcare, or nursing needs(3) Other reasons approved as exceptional circumstances<Application procedure>
Application Information and forms are available to download from the website of the Graduate School of
Science (http://www.se.tmu.ac.jp/en/entrance_exam.html). Send the application forms together with otherrequired application documents. For the details of this program, please confirm with the Application Information.
Notification of approval/rejection is scheduled to be sent out on September 3 (Fri), 2021.

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10. Application Procedure
Applicants must submit the following documents by the prescribed date.
Application
documentation

Remarks(1)

Use the designated form by the Graduate School. (Reverse side must also be filled in.)Application Form･ Enter the desired application field number corresponding to the fields of research

Exam Admission Card

listed on pages 21-24.

Photo Card

[Department of Physics]

Exam Desk Card

Write the desired field number in the first-choice column and at most 2 group
numbers from A to D in the second-choice column, from the left in the order ofpreference[Department of Chemistry]
Write the desired field number of the first choice in the first-choice column andat most four field numbers from the second to the fifth choices in the secondchoice column, from the left in the order of preference.
[Department of Biological Sciences]
Write the desired field number in the first-choice column and the second andthird choices in the second-choice column, from the left in the order ofpreference.
For further details, read carefully “Precautions for Taking the Entrance
Examinations” on page 25 and following.
･ Affix your photo (4 cm in height x 3 cm in width, upper-body, frontal and barehead, taken within the last three months of application) in the specified space.

(2)

Issued by the president/ dean of the university attended

Academic transcript

Note: Current TMU students don’t need to submit the Academic transcript.

(3)

Issued by the president/ dean of the university attended

Certificate of

Note: Current TMU students don’t need to submit the certificate of expected(expected) graduation

graduation.

(4)･ 30,000 Japanese yen (Entrance examination fee)

Payment receipt (A part),･ The entrance examination fee will not be refunded for any reason once thePayment certificate, orPrintout of the Results
page

application is processed.
【Payment using a Transfer request form (Payment slip)】
After paying the fee, confirm the bank receipt seal on the “Payment receipt (A part)”and paste it on the specified space in the “Certificate for a Fee Payment by Using
Payment Slip or Online Payment System.”【Online payment (e-shiharai net)】[Payment on the Japanese website]
Paste the “Payment certificate” portion of the “Handling statement of entrance- 12 -

exam/screening fee” on the “Certificate for a Fee Payment by Using Payment Slipor Online Payment System” provided in these Guidelines.
[ Payment on the English website]
Submit a printout of the “Results page.”
Note: For the payment made at a convenience store or Pay-easy ATM in Japan,
submit the original payment certificate. For the payment using an electronic payment
method such as credit card, internet banking, Alipay, and UnionPay service, submit a
printout of the payment certificate or the “Result page.”(5)

Write down your address, name, and postal code and affix 374-yen postage stamps

Return-mail envelope(express delivery fee included) on a return envelope (12 cm x 23.5 cm size).

(6)

It will be used after passing the entrance examination when the university sends you

Return address label

the admission documents. Write your name and address clearly in block letters so thatstickerthe mail surely reaches you. If your address has been changed after making anapplication to the Graduate school, make sure to promptly report it to the Academic
Affairs Section of Science and apply for the mail forwarding service at a post office.

(7)
Applicant’s inquiry sheet
under the qualification

Required for those who apply under the Qualification (3) or (4)(3) or (4)(8)

When any support is necessary regarding acquisition/renewal of the visa, fill out theStudent visa support“Request for support regarding acquisition/renewal of student visa” and submit itrequest form

together with the application documents.
Please note that support will be provided only for visa acquisition/renewal at the timeof enrollment, not at the time of entrance examination.

(9)

Government-financed international students (through Embassy recommendation or

Certificate of receipt ofDomestic selection) who are currently enrolled at another university but are wishing

the government-

to enter this University must submit the certificate of receipt of the government-

financed scholarship

financed scholarship.
Note: For information on the scholarship period extension for a high-ranking
academic program (including this Master’s program), please confirm with theuniversity currently attending.

(10)
Questionnaire sheet for

Submission is required if you wish to apply for the scholarship.

the scholarship by the

Note: Some restrictions apply to those who have nationality other than Japanese.

Japan Student Services(Applicants whose residence status in Japan is “study” are not qualified for thisOrganization

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(11)If you wish to have the long-term study system applicable upon enrollment, obtain the

Application form forApplication information and forms on the website of the Graduate School of Sciencethe long-term study(http://www.se.tmu.ac.jp/en/entrance_exam.html). Submit the completed forms

systemtogether with other required application documents.

Note: Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) influence, the Departments of Physics and Chemistry
will not conduct a written examination of the foreign language for this year only.

11. Important Reminders(1) Incomplete application documents will not be accepted.
(2) No documents submitted will be returned, nor will the entrance examination fee be refunded for any reason
after the application has been processed.
(3) Make sure to bring the Exam admission card on the day of the examination.
(4) If any fraud or other act of dishonesty is found during the entrance examination or in the application
procedure, enrollment will be rescinded even after admission has been granted.

12. Handling of Personal Information
Please acknowledge beforehand that Tokyo Metropolitan University handles personal information strictly
following laws and regulations as follows:(1) Personal information obtained through the admission selection, such as applicants’ names and addresses,
shall be used for screening (processing applications, conducting selections, and announcing successful
applicants) and admission procedures. Additionally, personal information of enrolled students will be used
for 1) academic affairs (school register, educational guidance, etc.), 2) student support service (healthcare,
employment support, tuition fee reduction/exemption, scholarship application, etc.), and 3) clerical workfor tuition collection.
(2) Admission evaluation results gained through the admission selections will be used for future admission
selection procedures.

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II Payment of Entrance Examination Fee(1) Payment Using Transfer Request Form (Payment slip)A) Pay the entrance examination fee (30,000 Japanese yen) by bank transfer (wire) using the transfer
request form provided in these Guidelines.
 The transfer cannot be made at a post office.
 Enclosing the postal money order or cash in the Application form envelope is not acceptable.
 The entrance examination fee cannot be paid through an ATM (automatic teller machine).
B) Fill in the necessary information on the “Transfer request form for entrance examination fee” andsubmit it to a financial institution counter together with the entrance examination fee. The service
charge should be shouldered by the remitter. No service charge is required for the payment made at thehead or a branch office of Mizuho BankC) After the transfer, paste the “Payment receipt (A part)” (invalid without the receipt seal of the financial
institution) in the “Certificate for a Fee Payment by Using Payment Slip or Online Payment System”
and submit it together with application documents.

(2) Online payment (e-shiharai.net)
Register for e-shiharai.net (https://e-shiharai.net/) in advance and pay either at a convenience store, throughPay-easy ATM/Internet Banking, by credit card, through Alipay international settlement service orUnionPay service. (In the case of payment made outside Japan, credit card, Alipay international settlement
service, and UnionPay service are acceptable).
For the payment method details, please refer to a separate sheet titled “How to Pay the Entrance Examination
Fee to the Graduate School of Science of Tokyo Metropolitan University (Application from within andoutside Japan).” The service charge should be shouldered by the remitter.
[Payment made on the Japanese website]
After the payment, detach the “Payment certificate” portion of the “Handling statement of entrance
exam/screening fee,” paste it on the “Certificate for a Fee Payment by Using Payment Slip or Online
Payment System,” and submit it together with the application documents.
[Payment made on English website]
After the payment, submit a printout of the “Results page” together with the application documents.
<Payment period>

July 5 (Mon) to August 2 (Mon), 2021
Note: For questions concerning the e-shiharai.net procedure, please refer to “FAQ (frequently asked questions)”
on the website and then contact the e-Service Support Center.

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 Applicants affected by any of the following natural disasters will be exempted from paying the entrance
examination fee. Please consult with the Academic Affairs Section of Science, Administrative and Student
Affairs Division of Sciences before paying the entrance examination fee.
･ The Great East Japan Earthquake occurred in March 2011,･ A series of earthquakes occurred in the Kumamoto region in April 2016
･ A series of torrential rains occurred in the northern part of Kyushu in July 2017
･ A series of torrential rains occurred in the Western region of Japan after June 2018
･ Hokkaido Eastern Iburi earthquake occurred in September 2018
･ Heavy rain from the storm front in August 2019･ Typhoon No. 15 in 2019
･ The power outage caused by Typhoon No. 15 in 2019･ Typhoon No. 19 in 2019
･ Heavy rain in July 2020

III Application procedure
1. Application Period
July 26 (Mon) to August 2 (Mon), 2021 (Documents must arrive by.)･ The application will be accepted only by post. The application directly delivered in person will not be
accepted.
･ Send the application in the non-standard-size envelope (24 cm x 33.2 cm, A4-size) to the Academic Affairs
Section of Science, Academic and Student Affairs Division of Sciences, Administrative Affairs Departmentof Tokyo Metropolitan University by registered express mail. Be sure to write down in red “Application
documents to the Master’s program (October enrollment) enclosed” on the front left side of the envelope.
･ Send the application well in advance, considering the days to be delivered.
･ Be sure to contact the Academic Affairs Section of Science if you do not receive your Exam admission cardby August 13 (Fri), 2021.

2. Entrance Examination Fee
30,000 Japanese yen● As for the payment method, please see the previous page.
● The entrance examination fee will not be refunded for any reason once the application is processed.
Note: A refund can be made only when an applicant paid the entrance examination fee but didn’t send theapplication documents or paid the fee twice by mistake. For details, please see the following University’s website.
http://www.tmu.ac.jp/campus_life/tuition/expenses.html (Japanese site)- 16 -

3. Screening Method for Applicants
Screening of applicants is conducted based on the results of written and oral examinations and the academictranscript of the last educational institution in a comprehensive manner.
(1) Examination subjects and screening date and time: See the next page.
(2) Examination venue:
Buildings No. 8 and 11, Minami-Osawa Campus, Tokyo Metropolitan University(Details will be posted in front of the Science Office in Building No. 8 and in front of Building No. 11 on
the examination day.)(3) Announcement of results of the first examination: See Important Reminders on the next page.

4. Announcement of Results
Date & time:

September 3 (Fri), 2021 at 2:00 pm

Place:

In front of the Science Office, Academic and Student Affairs Division of Sciences,
Administrative Affairs Department of Tokyo Metropolitan University (Building No. 8)

Exam admission card numbers of the successful applicants will also be posted on the website of the Graduate
School of Science (http://www.se.tmu.ac.jp/) for reference purposes. Therefore, make sure to confirm the resultsby checking the announcement posted in front of the Science Office. Please note that telephone inquiries are notaccepted.
(1) A Letter of acceptance will be issued to the successful applicants at the Academic Affairs Section of Science,
Academic and Student Affairs Division of Sciences in exchange for the Exam admission card on the dates
below.

September 3 (Fri), 2021 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
September 6 (Mon), 2021 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 am - 5:00 pm(2) If you wish to have the final results sent to you by post, please submit, after the oral examination, yourExam admission card and an A4 size self-addressed return-mail envelope (24 cm x 33.2 cm, with your exam
admission card number written and 750-yen postage stamps affixed) to the Academic Affairs Section of
Science, Academic and Student Affairs Division of Sciences, Administrative Affairs Department of Tokyo
Metropolitan University.

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Summer examination: Examination subjects, examination date and time, etc.
Department

Written examination
Foreign language
Specialized

subject

Mathematical
Sciences

MathEnglishPhysics

Physics, Math

No written
examination to
be conducted forthis year only

Chemistry

Chemistry

Biological
Sciences

Biology

No written
examination to
be conducted forthis year only

(perfect score: 300)

(perfect score: 250)

(perfect score: 300)

(perfect score: 200)

(perfect score: 60)

Assessed basedon TOEIC,TOEFL, or IELTS
score

Date and timeFirst examination
Second examination(written examination)(oral examination)
August 24 (Tue)August 25 (Wed)
9:30 am - 11:30 am Math I
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Math II
2:50 pm - 3:40 pm
EnglishAugust 24 (Tue)August 25 (Wed)
9:30 am - 11:45 am Math
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Physics I
1:00 pm - 2:40 pm
Physics II[Adult working applicants are
exempted from “Math andPhysics I” examinations.
August 24 (Tue)August 25 (Wed)
9:30 am-11:10 am Chemistry I
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
11:30 am-12:50 pm Chemistry II
August 24 (Tue)
9:30 am - 11:30 am

Biology

August 25 (Wed)10:00 am - 5:00 pm(perfect score:200)【Important reminders】(1) Applicants found to have committed fraud shall be banned from taking the examination.
(2) No dictionaries are allowed for the “foreign language” examination of the Department of Mathematical
Sciences.
(3) Successful applicants of the first examination are qualified to take the second examination. The results ofthe first examination will be announced as indicated below.
[Venue]In front of the Science Office, Academic and Student Affairs Division of Sciences, Administrative Affairs
Department of Tokyo Metropolitan University (Building no. 8)[Date and time]
Departments of Mathematical Sciences and Biological Sciences:

August 25 (Wed) at 9:30 am

Departments of Physics and Chemistry:

August 25 (Wed) at 12:00 pm(4) Applicants to the Department of Mathematical Sciences must read important reminders in “Precautions fortaking the entrance examinations” (page 26).
(5) Applicants to the Department of Physics must read important reminders in “Precautions for taking theentrance examinations” (page 27).
(6) Applicants to the Department of Chemistry must read important reminders in “Precautions for taking theentrance examinations” (page 28).
(7) Applicants to the Department of Biological Sciences must read important reminders in “Precautions fortaking the entrance examinations” (pages 29-30).

- 18 -IV Admission Procedure, Admission Fees, Tuition Fees, and Others
1. Admission Procedure
Successful applicants are requested to complete the admission procedure by September 10 (Fri), 2021. The detailwill be notified after the announcement of successful applicants.

2. Admission Fee
Residents of Tokyo:

141,000 Japanese yen (tentative amount)

Others:282,000 Japanese yen (tentative amount)Notes:● The admission fee must be paid at the time of submission of the admission documents.
● If the admission fee is revised, the new price shall apply.
● A “resident of Tokyo” refers to the one whom he/she, or his/her spouse or a first-degree relative has
lived in Tokyo continuously for one year or longer (from October 1, 2020) before the day of enrollment(October 1, 2021). The decision for granting certification of “resident of Tokyo” will be made based on
the “Certificate of Items Stated in Resident Register” if the applicant him/herself lives in Tokyo, or inother cases the “Certificate of Items Stated in Resident Register” and “Extract of Family Register” ofhis/her relative living in Tokyo.

3. Tuition Fee
Annual amount: 520,800 Japanese yen (tentative amount)Notes:● The tuition fee should be paid by account transfer. Half of the annual amount (260,400 Japanese yen) is
charged from the bank account in late October and in late April.
● If the tuition fee is revised during the Academic Year 2021, the new price shall apply.
● The tuition fee waiver is available.

4. Scholarships(1) Scholarship by the Japan Students Services Organization (JASSO)
Scholarship loan is available after enrollment to those whose application is successfully accepted by JASSO.
(2) Benefit type of scholarships
The following scholarship programs are available to those enrolled in the Doctoral program of Tokyo
Metropolitan University. (Please note that the scholarship will not be provided to all applicants due tobudgetary limits.)- 19 -

[Research Encouragement Scholarship for Doctoral Program Students]
This is a benefit type of scholarship to outstanding students enrolled in the Doctoral program, aiming toencourage their research by offering an environment where they can devote themselves to their research
activities.
<Amount to be provided>

1,800,000 Yen/year (150,000 Yen /month)<Benefit period> Up to 3 years after enrollment in Doctoral program<Eligible students>
Students who:･ are accepted to or wish to enter the Doctoral program of the Graduate school, and･ applied for Research Fellowship for Young Scientists DC1 to JSPS and were not selected.
<How to apply>
Contact the Academic Affairs Section of Science by the end of December 2021. Program details areavailable on the website of the Student Affairs Division.
[Scholarship in Support of Graduate Students]
This is a benefit type of scholarship to be provided to outstanding students enrolled in the Doctoral program,aiming to give them financial support and, at the same time, to produce competent personnel. Thisscholarship can be received up to three times per student.
<Amount to be provided>

260,000 Yen/year (lump-sum distribution)<Eligible students>
Students enrolled in the Doctoral program who have achieved outstanding academic and research
results<How to apply>
The application is not required. (Graduate school will select the candidates after an examination.) Pleasecontact the Academic Affairs Section of Science for details.
For further details, please contact the Academic Affairs Section of Science, Academic and Student Affairs
Division of Sciences, Administrative Affairs Department of Tokyo Metropolitan University.
Tel: 042-677-1111 Ext.3022
Email: rikou.r@jmj.tmu.ac.jp- 20 -

VII Precautions for Taking the Entrance Examinations

Department of Mathematical Sciences------

26

Department of Physics------

27

Department of Chemistry------

28

Department of Biological Sciences-------

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Important Reminders forApplicants to the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Department of Mathematical Sciences

1. Mathematics I
Answer 4 questions in total, including 2 questions from differential/integral and 2 from linear algebra(matrix, linear mapping, and vector space).
2. Mathematics II (Only for summer examination)
9 basic questions from the following scope. Choose 2 questions to answer.
Scope of questions:･ Field of algebra (standard form of linear transformation, metric vector space, basics of grouptheory & ring theory)･ Field of geometry (general topology, differential geometry of curved surface/line)･ Field of analysis (vector analysis, differential equations theory, complex functions theory)･ Field of applied mathematics (discrete mathematics, algorism)
3. English language
2 English questions on mathematics: one English-Japanese translation and one English composition(Japanese-English translation) questions. Answer those 2 questions.
4. Previous examination questions (Mathematics I, Mathematics II) are available on the Department’s
website (URL: http://www.se.tmu.ac.jp/mis/).
5. A questionnaire survey is conducted, which is used as reference material for the second-stage examination(oral examination). As the questionnaire sheet is enclosed with the exam admission card, please fill out
the sheet and bring it with you on the day of the oral examination. It will be collected at the examination
venue.
6. Please enter the application field number and name of the faculty member in the “application field number”
column.
*Application field number(Entry example)

First choice

Second choice(1) Hiroo- 30 -(2) Yoyogi

Important Reminders
for Applicants to the Department of Physics
Department of Physics

1. Subjects on the examination
Physics I: Mechanics, Electromagnetics
Physics II: Quantum mechanics, Thermal and statistical mechanics
2. Selection procedures● First examination
Examinees receiving high scores in the written examination are selected from each of groups A to D.
● Second examination
An oral examination is conducted for each of groups A to D, and applicants are assessed
comprehensively based on the results of the first and second examinations. Those who receive scores
above the passing score are accepted.
Enter the application fields in the “application field number” column of the Application Form as follows:● First choice:

Write down one field number from (1) to (16).

● Second choice

Choose at most two from group codes A to D and write them down from theleft in the order of preference.

(Note)
Even when the second choice field group is the same as that of the first choice field, you must still entergroup code A to D in the “second choice application field” column.
3. In the case that the thesis advisor in the field you are applying is due to retire during your enrollment in the
Master’s Program, a replacement advisor or any other advisor in the group will take over and be in chargeof supervising your research.
4. Important information on the entrance examination for the Department of Physics is available on thefollowing websites. Make sure to check the latest information.
● Entrance examination in general
http://www.phys.se.tmu.ac.jp/outside/daigakuin/● Previous examination questions
http://www.phys.se.tmu.ac.jp/outside/daigakuin/kakomon/- 27 -

Important Reminders forApplicants to the Department of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry

1. Each laboratory has its own quota. Therefore, even if an applicant satisfies the eligibility criteria, he/she
may not be admitted to the laboratory of his/her choice. Please contact the thesis advisor of the laboratoryof choice for the quota and the number of applicants.
2. In the “application field number” column of the Application Form, enter the field number of your first
choice in the “first choice” column. Then, in the “second choice” column, enter the field numbers of thesecond choice to the fifth choice in the order of preference. Failure to do so would mean rejection of
application or failure to be assigned to a laboratory of your second or lower choice.
*Application field number(Entry example)

First choice

Second choice9

5, 12, 6, 4

3. Questions in chemistry are related to four fields: organic chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic/analyticalchemistry, and physical chemistry. How to choose questions is explained on the front page of the question
leaflet distributed on the day of the examination.
Previous chemistry examination questions are available on the Department’s website.
http://www.se.tmu.ac.jp/chem/- 28 -

Important Reminders forApplicants to the Department of Biological Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences

1. In the “application field number” column of the Application Form, enter the field number of your first choicein the “first-choice” column. Then, in the “second-choice” column, enter the field numbers of your second andthird choices in the order of preference.
*Application field number(Entry example)

First choice

Second choice
1

15, 2

2. As each field has a quota, you may not be admitted to the field of your choice even if you have successfully
passed the entrance examination. When you satisfy an acceptability criterion but the quota for your first andsecond choices fields has been filled by other applicants with far more superior results, you will be accepted
under the status of “Field Undecided.” Taking the above into consideration, carefully decide the fields of yourfirst and second choices. It is recommended that you contact the teachers in your first and second choices fields
and make yourself informed of the research contents, laboratory members, etc., before making an application.
3. The field of the “Field Undecided” successful applicants shall be decided based on the consultations after
enrollment. However, they may be assigned to the field of their initial choice if there is any admission
cancellation.
4. When you are admitted to the field of your second or third choice, you may become a “Field Undecided”
successful applicant by waving the right to your admitted field after admission registration is completed.
5. Detailed information on the field availability, waiver application, and field determination of the “Field
Undecided” successful applicants shall be given after admission registration is completed.
6. When you wish to be admitted to a research field of a Visiting professor/associate professor from any of thepartner institutions, enter both the field number and teacher’s name in the “application field number” column ofthe Application Form.
*Application field number(Entry example)

First choice

Second choice(1) Miura15, 1- 33 -

7. Past entrance examination questions can be requested on the Department’s website.
https://www.biol.se.tmu.ac.jp/exam/en/
8. Assessment of foreign language proficiency
 “Foreign language proficiency” is assessed based on the TOEFL (TOEFL-iBT), TOEIC Listening &Reading Test, or IELTS (Academic Module) test score. Please refer to “10. Application Procedure” inthese Application guidelines.
 Each score is converted into a scale of zero to 200 points for assessment.
TOEFL: TOEFL score/80 x 200, where the score of 80 points or more is taken as 200 points.
TOEIC: TOEIC score/800 x 200, where the score of 800 points or more is taken as 200 points.
IELTS: The score is converted according to the table below. A score of 6.0 or more is taken as 200
points.
IELTS

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.5

5.0

5.5

6.0

Points

50

60

70

80

100

110

125

150

180

200

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V

Introduction of Thesis Advisors, Visiting Professors from Partner
Institutions, and Study Fields of the Graduate School of Science(1)

Professors whose names are marked with “*” are scheduled to retire in March 2023 and those marked with “**” in March 2024.

(2)

Numbers (1), (2), …on the rightmost column should correspond to the field number written down in the “application field" of the Application
Form.
In the case of applicants of the Department of Physics, however, enter only the field number in the first choice column under “application field" ofthe Application Form and enter only group numbers A to D in the second choice column. (For details, refer to “Important Reminders forApplicants of the Department of Physics.)
Further, in the case of applicants of the Department of Chemistry, enter at most 4 field numbers from the second choice to the fifth one in thesecond choice column under “application field” of the Application Form, from the left in the order of preference. (For details, refer to “ImportantReminders for Applicants of the Department of Chemistry.)(3)

The Graduate School of Science and engineering has concluded an agreement on a joint graduate school program with research institutes operated
by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (“RIKEN,” a national research and development
agency), the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (“AIST,” a national research and development agency), and Japan
Aerospace Exploration Agency (“JAXA,” also a national research and development agency), based on which students can receive researchguidance from visiting professors from the partner institutes. The names, study fields, and study descriptions of visiting professors are mentioned
separately after the list of this University’s faculty members in each Department. For details, please contact a university faculty member who has
the same field number as the visiting professor from a partner institute.

As of Oct, 2021 (Scheduled)◆Mathematical Sciences
Thesis Advisor

Research Field

Research Subject

Field Number

Analysis

Professor

KURATA Kazuhiro

Partial Differential Equations, Nonlinear Variational Problems

1

AlgebraProfessor

KURODA Shigeru

Affine Algebraic Geometry, Polynomial Ring Theory

2

Geometry

Associate Professor

HISAMOTO Tomoyuki

Geometric Complex Analysis

3Analysis

Associate Professor

SHIMOJO Masahiko

Reaction Diffusion Equations, Dynamical Systems

4

Analysis

Professor

YOSHITOMI Kazushi

Partial Differential Equations, Pseudo-Differential operators5

Geometry

Associate Professor

TAKATSU Asuka

Differential Geometry, Geometric Analysis

6

Geometry

Associate Professor

FUKAYA Tomohiro

Geometric Group Theory, Coarse Geometry

7

Analysis, Applied Mathematics

Professor

TAKAKUWA Shoichiro *Global Analysis, Partial Differential Equations

8

AlgebraProfessor

TSUMURA Hirofumi

Number Theory

9
10

Algebra, Geometry

Professor

TOKUNAGA Hiro-o

Algebraic geometry, Topology of algebraic curves and surfaces, The Arithmetic of
Branched Covers

Geometry

Professor

YOKOTA Yoshiyuki

Knot, 3-Manifold, Quantum Invariant

11

Geometry

Associate Professor

AKAHO Manabu

Symplectic Geometry, Floer Theory, Morse Theory

12
13

Algebra, Geometry

Associate Professor

UEHARA Hokuto

Algebraic Geometry, Classification Theory of Higher Dimensional Varieties,
Derived Categories of Coherent Sheaves

Algebra, Geometry, Applied Mathematics

Associate Professor

KOBAYASHI Masanori

Algebraic Geometry, Mirror Symmetry, Related Mathematical Sciences14

Geometry

Professor

SAKAI Takashi

Differential Geometry, Submanifold Theory

15

Applied Mathematics, Algebra

Professor

UCHIYAMA Shigenori

Cryptography, Algorithmic Number Theory

16

Applied Mathematics, Algebra

Associate Professor

YOKOYAMA Shun-ichi

Symbolic Computation, Computational Number Theory, Cryptography

17

Applied Mathematics, Analysis

Associate Professor

ISHITANI Kensuke

Probability Theory, Mathematical Finance18

Applied Mathematics, Algebra

Associate Professor

UCHIDA Yukihiro

Algorithmic Number Theory, Arithmetic Geometry, Cryptography

19

Applied Mathematics

Associate Professor

SUZUKI Toshio

Theory of Computing, Mathematical Logic

20

MURAKAMI Hiroshi

Computer Algebra (Algorithm), Numerical Analysis (Algorithm), Parallel
Computation (Algorithm)

21

Applied Mathematics

Associate Professor- 21 -

◆Physics
Research Field

Thesis Adviser

Research Subject

Field Number Group

Particle Theory

Professor

YASUDA Osamu

Physics beyond the Standard Model, Neutrino Physics

1

High-Energy Theoretical Physics

Associate Professor

KETOV Serguei

Quantum Field Theory, Theoretical High Energy Physics, Cosmology

2

Nuclear Hadron Physics

Associate Professor

HYODO Tetsuo

Hadron Physics, Etoxic Hadrons, Theory of Resonances

3

Theoretical Astrophysics

Professor

FUJITA Yutaka

High-Energy Astrophysics, Cosmology

4

Nonlinear Physics

Professor

SHUDO Akira

Nonlinear Dynamics, Classical and Quantum Chaos

5

Professor

MORI Hiroyuki

Low-Dimensional Systems, Cold Atoms, Quantum Phenomena

Associate Professor

ARAHATA Emiko

Quantum Gases, Superconductivity, Superfluidity

Professor

HOTTA Takashi

Theory of Magnetism and Superconductivity in Strongly Correlated Electron
Systems

Associate Professor

HATTORI Kazumasa

Condensed Matter Theory, Strongly Correlated Electron Systems, Quantum
Critical Phenomena

Experimental High Energy Physics

Professor

KAKUNO Hidekazu

Experimental High Energy Physics, Experimental Neutrino Physics

8

Atomic Physics

Professor

TANUMA Hajime

Atomic Collisions and Spectroscopy, Electrostatic Ion Storage Ring, Highly
Charged Ions, Ion Mobility in Gases, Laboratory Astrophysics

9

Associate Professor

ISHISAKI Yoshitaka

Associate Professor

EZOE Yuichiro

X-ray Astronomy, Observations and Instrumentation

10

Soft Matter Physics

Professor

KURITA Rei

Soft Matter, Phase Transition, Non Equilibrium

11

Neutron Scattering and Magnetism

Associate Professor

KADOWAKI Hiroaki*

Quantum State of Matter, Neutron Scattering

12

Professor

AOKI Yuji

Professor

MATSUDA Tatsuma

Topological and Strongly-Correlated Electron Systems, Superconductivity andMagnetism

13

Superconducting Material

Associate Professor

MIZUGUCHI Yoshikazu

Condensed Matter Physics, Superconductivity, Functional Materials

14

Surface and Interface Physics

Professor

YANAGI Kazuhiro

Condensed Matter Physics in Nano Materials, Material Science

15

Nano-science Research

Associate Professor

MIYATA Yasumitsu

Synthesis of Nanoscale Materials, Electrical and Optical Properties

16

Guest teacher

Affiliation

Quantum Condensed Matter Theory

Strongly Correlated Electron Theory

Experimental Astrophysics

Correlated Electron Physics

Affiliated graduate school
Research Field

Research Subject

Strongly Correlated Electron Theory
KUBO Katsunori(Field 7)

JAEA

Theory of Superconductivity and Multipole Ordering Emerging from Multiple
Degrees of Freedom

Experimental High Energy Physics(Field 8)

ADACHI Ichiro
NISHIDA Shohei

KEKHigh Energy Physics using SuperKEKB collider and Belle II detector, Search for
New Physics beyond the Standard Model

Atomic Physics (Field 9)

AZUMA Toshiyuki

RIKEN

Atomic and Molecular Physics using an Electrostatic Ion Storage Ring, Resonance
Coherent Excitation of Highly Charged Heavy Ions

Astrophysics (Field 10)

ISHIDA Manabu

JAXA

X-ray Astronomy, Observations and Instrumentation- 22 -

A

6
B
7

C

D

◆Chemistry
Research Field

Thesis Adviser

Research Subject

Field Number

Professor

SUGIURA Ken-ichi

Synthetic Chemistry

Associate Professor

NISHINAGA Tohru

Physical Organic Chemistry, π-Conjugated Molecules, Organic Semiconductors

Professor

TAKEGAWA Nobuyuki

Atmospheric Chemistry, Aerosol, Online Particle Analysis

Professor

YAMAZOE Seiji

Functional Materials Chemistry, Catalytic Chemistry, X-ray Spectroscopy

Associate Professor

OURA YasujiRadiochemistry, Cosmochemistry, Cosmogenic Nuclides

Professor

ITO Yutaka

Solution-State NMR, In-cell NMR, Structural Biology

Associate Professor

MISHIMA Masaki

Biomolecular NMR, Structural Biology, Molecular Biophysics

Professor

NOMURA Kotohiro

Organometallics, Molecular Catalysis, Organic Synthesis

Associate Professor

INAGAKI Akiko

Organometallics, Molecular Catalyst, Photocatalyst

Associate Professor

Abdellatif Mohamed Mehawed

Professor

HIROTA Kouji

DNA Repair, Chromatin, Replication

Associate Professor

TAOKA Masato

Proteomics, RNA, Biochemistry

Physical Chemistry of Molecular
Structure and Reaction

Professor

KANYA Reika

Physical Chemistry, Atomic Molecular Optical Physics

9Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Professor

SHIMIZU Toshio

Organic Chemistry, Main Group Element Chemistry, Host-Guest Chemistry10

Professor

HADA Masahiko*

Quantum Chemistry, Electronic Structure Theory, Molecular Magnetic Properties

Associate Professor

NAKATANI Naoki

Quantum Chemistry, Electronic Structure Theory, Transition Metal Complexes

Associate Professor

KOMURA Shigeyuki

Physical Chemistry of Biological and Soft Matter

Associate Professor

SATO Soichi

Organic Chemistry, Main Group Chemistry, Material Chemistry

Associate Professor

KUBUKI Shiro

Chemistry of Glass and Ceramics,Radiochemistry of fullerenes

Coordination Chemistry
Environmental and Analytical
Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry

Organic and Structural Biochemistry

Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Theoretical and Computational
Chemistry

Isotope Chemistry

Affiliated graduate school
Research Field

Guest teacher

Affiliation

Research Subject

Organic and Structural Biochemistry(Field 4)

MIKAWA Tsutomu

RIKEN

Biochemistry (Field 6)

KAJI Hiroyuki

National Institute of Advanced
Industrial Science and
Glycoscience and Glycotechnology
Technology (AIST)

Biofuel cell which mimics metabolic pathways, Functional analysis of proteins
which are important for homologous recombination- 23 -

1
2
3

4

5

6

11

12

◆ Biological Sciences
SectionResearch Field

Thesis Adviser

Molecular
Neuroscience

Assoc. Prof.

ANDO, Kanae

Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Neurological Diseases and Aging

1

Assoc. Prof.

FUKUDA, KimikoMorphogenesis, Digestive Tract, Extra-embryonic tissue

2

Assoc. Prof.

TAKATORI, Naohito

Germ Layer Fates, Polarity, Nuclear Migration

3

Cellular
Biochemistry

Prof.

KAWAHARA, Hiroyuki

Protein Quality Control, Cell Cycle Control, Ubiquitin System

4

Cellular GeneticsProf.

SAKAI, Takaomi

Molecular and celluler mechanisms of learning and memory

5

Prof.

KATO, Jun-ichi**

Genetics, Molecular Biology, Genome Sciences

6

Assoc. Prof.

EHIRA, Shigeki

Molecular Biology & Molecular Physiology of Microorganisms

7

Prof.

OKAMOTO, Takashi

Plant Development, Plant Reproduction

8

Assoc. Prof.

KUROKAWA, Makoto*

Neurobiology, Comparative Physiology, Neural Control of Behavior

9

Assoc. Prof.

WEITEMIER,Zachary Adam

Behavior, Neurotransmission, Electrochemistry

10

Prof.

TAMURA, Koichiro

Evolutionary Genetics, Evolutionary Genomics, Bioinformatics

Assoc. Prof.

TAKAHASHI, Aya

Evolutionary Genetics, Molecular Basis of Speciation, Population Genomics

Assoc. Prof.

NOZAWA, Masafumi

Evolutionary Genetics, Evolution of Sex Chromosomes, Evolution of Small RNAs

Assoc. Prof.

KANEGAE, Takeshi

Plant Cell & Molecular Biology, Photoreceptor, Fern

12

Assoc. Prof.

NARIKAWA, Rei

Photobiology, Photosynthesis, Optogenetics

13

Prof.

HARUTA, Shin

Microbial Ecosystems, Interspecies Interaction, Ecophysiology

14

Prof.

HAYASHI, Fumio*

Assoc. Prof.

OKADA, Yasukazu

Prof.

SUZUKI, Jun-Ichirou

Plant Ecology,Conservation Ecology,Theoretical Ecology

17

Assoc. Prof.

EGUCHI, Katsuyuki

Systematics and Biogeography of Invertebrates (mainly Terrestrial Arthropods)

18

Assoc. Prof.

CRONIN, Adam L.

Behaviorual Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology, Collective Behavior of Social Insects and Others

19

Prof.

MURAKAMI, Noriaki

Molecular Systematics, Evolutionary Biology and Island Biology of Plants and Fungi, Pteridology

Assoc. Prof.

KAKUGAWA, Yoko

Phylogenetic Taxonomy of Plants, Evolutionary Biology

Molecular
Neuroscience

Assoc. Prof.

ANDO, Kanae

Neuroscience, Mechanisms underlying Alzheimer's disease and other tauopathies, Drosophila models ofneurodegenerative disease

1

Developmental
Biology

Assoc. Prof.

TAKATORI, Naohito

Asymmetric Cell division, Microtubules, mRNA localization

3

Cellular
Biochemistry

Prof.

KAWAHARA, Hiroyuki

Protein quality control mechanisms related to immunology, oncology, diabetes and neurodegenerations

4

Molecular
Genetics

Prof.

KATO, Jun-ichi**Bacterial Synthetic Biology, Genome Sciences

5

Plant Development andPhysiology

Prof.

OKAMOTO, Takashi

Production of hybrid and polyploid plants by gamete breeding

6

Prof.

Developmental
Biology

Molecular
Genetics
Plant Development andPhysiology

Biology

Neurobiology

Evolutionary
Genetics

Plant Environmental Responses
Environmental
Microbiology
Animal Ecology

Plant Ecology

Systematic Zoology

Systematic Botany

Biomedicine and Biotechnology

Field
NumberResearch Subjects

Stem Cell Modulation

Ecology, Behavior, Evolutionary Ecology, and Ecological Developmental Biology of animals

11

15
16

20

HARA, Takahiko

Blood regeneration by using ES/iPS cells and development of anti-cancer/leukemia drugs

8

Protein and organelle degradation
Assoc. Prof.
1)

MATSUDA, Noriyuki

Elucidate mechanisms underlying mitochondrial quality control to suppress familial forms of Parkinson's
disease21

Molecular Regulation of Aging
2)

Prof.

ISHIGAMI, Akihito

Elucidation of aging mechanism and anti-aging research

22

Plant Growth Regulation
3)

Assoc. Prof.

SEO, Mitsunori

Plant Hormones, Seed Biology

23

Chemical Biotechnology
3)

Prof.

ITO, Yoshihiro**

Design and development of bioconjugated molecules and materials for biomedical applications

251)1)Tokyo Metropolitan Insitute of Medical Science2)Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology

3)RIKEN◇ Affiliated graduate school
Field Number

Guest Professor

Affiliation

Research Subjects

MIURA, Yuri

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology

Search for diagnostic markers using proteome-based technologies

1

NONAKA, Takashi

Tokyo Metropolitan Insitute of Medical Science

Molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases

2

MARUYAMA, Chiaki

Tokyo Metropolitan Insitute of Medical Science

Brain development, Cell Migration, Neocortical Evolution

4

INOUE, Azusa

RIKEN Integrative Medical Sciences

Intergenerational epigenetic inheitance in mammals

5UENO, Kohei

Tokyo Metropolitan Insitute of Medical Science

Neural plasticity in the Drosophila brain

14

IINO, Takao

RIKEN, BioResource Research Center

Isolation and polyphasic taxonomy of yet-to be cultured archaea and bacteria.

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