機１October 2024 Admission
Application Guidelines for the Admission
to the Global Education Program for Fostering Advanced SciTech Specialist
having Practical Ability in Social Collaboration
for the Doctoral Degree at the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University
The Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, offers the Global Education
Program for Fostering Advanced SciTech Specialist having Practical Ability in Social Collaboration for
those who wish to be matriculated either at the Advanced Materials Science and Technology, Electricaland Information Engineering, or the Environmental Science and Technology major.
This program has been granted as one of the International Priority Graduate Programs (PGP),
Advanced Graduate Courses for International Students, by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology (MEXT), and some of the successful candidates will be able to receive thescholarship from the MEXT.
Therefore, the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, now accepts
applications for October 2024 admission from those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in thisprogram as follows.
1.

Outline of the Program
With a global perspective, this program aims to nurture individuals capable of applying advanced
science and technology in solving practical issues in society and industry. Our advanced education
and research in the program include active learning utilizing internships with industry-academia as
well as regional collaboration. Students participate in this program will be matriculated at theGraduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University (hereinafter the Graduate School), as
full-time regular students and pursue a doctoral degree by taking required courses and conducting
research within three years, the standard period required to complete the program.

2.

Number of Students to be Accepted
Major
Advanced Materials Science andTechnology
Electrical and Information
Engineering

3.

Number ofStudents

Major

Number ofStudents

SeveralEnvironmental Science andTechnology

SeveralSeveralEligibility for Application
An eligible applicant is considered to be anyone applying for the program as an international
student, conforming to any of the conditions listed below.
(1) Those who have a Master’s degree or a professional degree (prescribed in Article 5-2 of theDegree Regulations (Ordinance of the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture No. 9 of
1953) based on the provisions of the School Education Act, Article 104-1 (hereinafter thesame)), or those who expect to obtain such a degree by September, 2024.
(2) Those who have a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree or a professional degree in a country
other than Japan or those who expect to obtain such a degree by September, 2024. (Refer to[Note])(3) Those who, while in Japan, have completed a course of study by a distance learning programprovided by a school in a country other than Japan and have a degree equivalent to a Master’s
degree or a professional degree in that country, or those who expect to obtain such a degree bySeptember, 2024. (Refer to [Note])1(4) Those who have a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree or a professional degree uponcompletion of a course of graduate study, in Japan, that is conducted at an educational
institution in a country other than Japan and recognized as being part of the educational systemof that country, and that is specifically designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology, or those who expect to obtain such a degree by September, 2024.
(5) Those who have a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree upon completion of a course of study
at the United Nations University (hereinafter referred to as the “United Nations University”)founded based on the United Nations General Assembly Resolution of December 11, 1972,
prescribed in Article 1-2 of the Act on Special Measures Incidental to Enforcement of theAgreement between the United Nations and Japan regarding the Headquarters of the United
Nations University, or those who expect to obtain such a degree by September, 2024.
(6) Those who have graduated from university and have engaged in research for a minimum of twoyears at a university, research institute or other such institution, and who, on the basis of theachievement of that research, are approved by the Graduate School as having academic abilityequivalent to or higher than those with a Master’s degree. (Refer to [Note])(7) Those who, after completing 16 years of school education in a country other than Japan, or after
completing 16 years of school education by a distance learning program in Japan provided by aschool in a country other than Japan, have engaged in research at a university, research instituteor other such institution for a minimum of two years and who, on the basis of the achievementof that research, are approved by the Graduate School as having academic ability equivalent toor higher than those with a Master’s degree. (Refer to [Note])(8) Those who, following the individual screening of their eligibility for application, are approvedby the Graduate School as having academic ability equivalent to or higher than those with aMaster’s degree or a professional degree and who will be 24 years old by September 30, 2024.
(Refer to [Note])[Note]
Those who are applying for this program on the eligibility basis of (2), (3), (6), (7), (8) as
outlined above should submit the “Application Documents” and the “Application Form for
Eligibility Screening of Entrance Examination” to the program director by Monday, December 25,2023. The result of the eligibility screening will be informed to each applicant from the program
director on or after Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
4.

Submission of Application Documents and any inquiries about this program should beaddressed to the following;
Program Director: Professor Akira BABA
Institute of Science and Technology, Niigata University
Address: Professor Akira BABA
Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University
8050 Ikarashi 2 no-cho, Nishi-ku, Niigata City, Niigata 950-2181 JAPANTEL: +81-25-262-7369 FAX: +81-25-262-7010
Email: g-dorm@eng.niigata-u.ac.jp

5.

Application Period
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 -Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by 16:00 (Japan Standard Time)(Application documents must arrive within this period)
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6.

Application Procedures(1) Application Method
Applicants should submit the following documents to the program director.
(2) Application Documents
Documents and Forms
Instructions
1) 2024 Application
 Use the designated form (Print double-sided)
Form for Japanese Affix a photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm), showing the applicant’s upper
Government (MEXT)
body, full face view with no hat, and facing the camera directly, toScholarship (Researchthe designated area. (Photo data acceptable)
Students)
 Be sure to accurately enter the year and month of the entrance andgraduation dates in the designated areas.
2) Field of Study and Use the designated form (Print double-sided)
Research Plan
3) Letter of Submit a Letter of Recommendation, from the Dean of the graduate
Recommendation
school or someone in a higher position at the applicant’s university,
addressed to the President of Niigata University.
 No specific format required.
*If the academic grading system is not compatible with the conversion
table in 5) below, the Letter of Recommendation should indicate thatthe applicant’s academic performance at graduate school or research
department is/was within the top 30 percent.
4) Copy of International  Submit a copy of the applicant’s international passport page, showing
Passport
the applicant’s photograph, name, and nationality.
5) Academic
 Submit the original academic transcript, with certifying seal orTranscript(s)signature from the appropriate authority, issued by the most recent
graduate school attended.
 Those who are expected to complete the graduate program and arestill enrolled in the program must submit the most updated transcript.
 In cases where the grading system is based on letters, such as A, B,C, etc., submit the grade conversion table, converting from letter
grading to the point system (100 points maximum). Please also
submit a certificate describing the passing grade point.
*If the academic grading system is not compatible with the following
conversion table, the Letter of Recommendation must include about
the applicant’s academic performance as referred in 3) above.
Classification

Academic Grading System

4-step grading

Excellent

GoodAcceptable

Fail4-step grading

ABCF

4-step grading

100-80points79-70 points 69-60 points 59 points
or less

5-step grading

SABCF

5-step grading

ABCDF

5-step grading

100-90pointsPoints3389-80 points 79-70 points 69-60 points 59 points
or less32106) Certificate of(Expected)
Completion
7) Documents Certifying
Academic Excellenceat the Last Institution
Attended8) Abstract of Thesis

9) Certificate of Health
10) Documents
Certifying Language
Abilities11) Examination Fee
12) Photographs

 Submit the original Certificate of (Expected) Completion, withcertifying seal or signature, or diploma issued by the most recent
graduate school attended.
 Submit a document certifying the applicant’s academic excellence at
the most recent graduate school attended, for example, GPA, ABC
classification, or student ranking (out of total number of students).
 Submit the abstract of the master's thesis.
 No specific format required.
 If the applicant cannot submit the master's thesis, provide a
document certifying the reason, such as that there is no thesis-related
course available in the curriculum.
 Use the designated form.
 Submit documents certifying that one of the following conditions is
met to show your competency either in English or Japanese.
[English]A) Score of B2 or higher in English in CEFR or score in an English
language proficiency test, such as TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS.
B) Documents certifying that the applicant has completed an
educational curriculum meeting the entrance requirements for adoctoral degree at Japanese graduate schools, in which the main
language was English.
C) In cases where there are no documents showing the applicant'slanguage abilities, submit documents such as any awards received
at international conferences or publications in academic journals
proving that the applicant has appropriate language abilities asindicated in A) above.
[Japanese]A) Documents certifying that the applicant has passed the level of N2
or higher in Japanese-Language Proficiency Test.
B) Documents certifying that the applicant has completed aneducational program meeting the entrance requirements for adoctoral program at Japanese graduate schools and in which themain language was Japanese.
C) If there are no documents showing the applicant's language
abilities, submit documents such as any awards received atinternational conferences or publications in academic journals
proving that the applicant has appropriate language abilities asindicated in A) above.
 Examination fee is not required at the time of application. However,non-MEXT scholarship students must pay the examination fee (JPY30,000) before entering Niigata University.
 Submit two ( 2) extra photographs taken within three months prior toapplication. They should measure 4.5cm length by 3.5cm width,
showing the applicant’s upper body, full face view with no hat, andfacing the camera directly.

 Application documents must be completed in English and printed double-sided in A4 size, byusing document creator software, if possible.
4 Attach English or Japanese translations if the original certificates are in a language other thanEnglish.
 Submitted application documents will not be returned for any reason.
7. Method of Admission Selection
Admission selection shall be made upon a review of application documents and an interview.
Note: Interviews will be conducted either face to face or by interactive vocal or visualcommunication via Internet.
8. Interview Date
The interview will be held on one day from Monday, January 22 to Friday, February 2,
2024 (EXCEPT weekends)
Individual interview date and time will be informed from the program director.
9. Announcement of Admission Decision
10:00 (Japan Standard Time) on Friday, March 8, 2024
The list of successful applicants’ Examinee Numbers shall be posted at the main entrance hall of
the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, and admission letters will also
be mailed to successful applicants.
The list shall also be posted to the Graduate School of Science and Technology website at 12:00(Japan Standard Time) of the day of announcement. (https://www.gs.niigata-u.ac.jp/)
No telephone inquiries regarding the admission decision will be answered.
10. Scholarship for Accepted Students
Students who are accepted to the program and meet the eligibility requirements to apply for theJapanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program may be nominated as MEXT scholarshipstudents by Niigata University. When they are awarded the scholarship, they will receive thefollowing support;(1) Monthly stipend: JPY145,000(2) Period of Scholarship: For the period of the standard number of years required to complete thedoctoral program (from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027)(3) Travel Expenses (Round trip):Students will receive in-bound travel expenses when entering Niigata University and outboundexpenses if they return to their home countries within the period of scholarship. The travel
expenses cover air fares from the international airport closest to their residence to theinternational airport closest to the university in Japan.
(4) Fees Necessary for Entering Niigata University
Students are exempted from paying the examination fee, entrance fee, and tuition for the periodof the standard number of years required for completion.
(5) Other: If the students’ stay at Niigata University exceeds the standard number of years requiredfor completion, if they are expelled or transferred, or in any way violate the oath made to the
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, even after matriculation, thescholarship stipends will not be provided.
11. Eligibility Requirements to Apply for the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
Program(1) Nationality: Applicants must have the nationality of the ASEAN countries at the time ofapplication.
(2) Age: Applicants must have been born on or after April 2, 1989.
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(3) Academic Background: Those who have been granted a Master’s Degree or are expected toobtain such a degree by September, 2024; those who graduated from a university and have been
engaged in research for a minimum of two years at a university or research institute and whoare considered, by the Graduate School, to have academic ability, considering their researchachievement, equivalent to the level required for a Master’s Degree; or those who, following
the individual screening of their eligibility for application, are approved as having academic
ability equivalent to or higher than those with a Master’s Degree and who will be 24 years oldby September 30, 2024.
(4) Major Field of Study: Those who studied one of the following fields at a university are eligible
to apply:- Fields of materials science (Materials Science and Technology Course), chemistry (AppliedChemistry and Chemical Engineering Course), and mechanical engineering (Advanced
Mechanical Science and Engineering Course): creation of novel materials based on the
structural control of atoms and molecules; composite of dissimilar materials based on theinterface control; development of functional materials by applying chemical technology;
environment-friendly industrial processes; characterization of materials; mechanical production
systems; development of material control technology; and so on- Fields of smart information system (Information Engineering Course), electronics,
information and communication engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course),
and biomedical engineering, assistive technology and art and sports science (Human Sciencesand Assistive Technology Course): information and communications technology, intelligenceand informatics, and sensing technology; high-efficiency energy, electronic devices, andnanotechnology; biomedical engineering and nursing science, healthcare and assistive
technology, the fusion of music, arts, and engineering; and so on- Fields of civil and environmental engineering, architecture, and urban engineering(Architecture and Civil Engineering Course): construction technology for infrastructures andbuildings; methods for urban and other space composition, design, andplanning; techniques for the analysis and assessment of the natural or artificialenvironment; and so on※For more details, please refer to the following website
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University
https://www.gs.niigata-u.ac.jp/~gsweb/en/program/index.html(5) Academic Grades: Those who have had a GPA of 2.30 or higher, based on the calculation
formula specified by the MEXT and are also expected to maintain a GPA of 2.30 or higher forthe period during which they receive their scholarship stipend.
※Niigata University will calculate the applicants’ GPA upon receipt of the application
documents.
(6) Recommendation: Those who are recommended officially by the president or dean of theGraduate School of a university in the ASEAN countries with which Niigata University has
concluded an agreement for cooperation or where there are some close collaborations withNiigata University.
(7) Other: Any applicant who falls into any of the following categories is NOT eligible to apply forthe scholarship.
1) Those currentaly in the military service.
2) Those who are unable to arrive in Japan by the date specified by Niigata University.
3) Those who are already enrolled in a university in Japan with a student visa or who areexpected to be enrolled in a university in Japan as privately financed international students
between the time of their application to this program and the date on which they start toreceive the scholarship stipend.
64) Those who apply for this scholarship from another university or who have been granted anyother international student scholarship from the Japanese government (MEXT) or the Japan
Student Services Organization (JASSO).
5) Those who expect to obtain a scholarship from an organization (including a governmentalorganization in their own country) other than the Japanese government (MEXT).
6) Those who do not meet the expected eligibility requirements or conditions by the specified
date.
7) Those who have dual nationality at the time of application and cannot prove that they haverenounced their Japanese nationality by the time they arrive in Japan.
8) Those who, in the past, were Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship students and who do
not thereafter have a study and research career of a minimum of three years by the time ofthis scholarship take-up.
9) Those who, from the time of application, hope to undertake fieldwork or an internship in acountry other than Japan.
10) Those who failed the entrance examination for the doctoral degree program at the Graduate
School.
12. Admission Procedure
The following is general information about the university admission procedure. Details will be
notified to successful applicants.
(1) Admission Procedure Period
Mid-September, 2024 (tentative)

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