(October 2024/April 2025)

Admission Guidelines for International Research Students
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo＜Self-Supporting Students＞
１．Eligibility Requirements
Foreign nationals who wish to pursue research at the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, and satisfy either of the following:(1) Those who have completed, or are expected to complete prior to the enrollment date, 16 yearsof education abroad.
(2) Those who are recognized by this graduate school, as having abilities equivalent to that of auniversity graduate.
２．Application Period
April 8, 2024 - April 12, 2024: for applicants wishing to enroll on October 1, 2024
November 11, 2024 - November 15, 2024: for applicants wishing to enroll on April 1, 2025
３．Enrollment Period
One year or six months (April – September or October – March). Choose one of the following
periods and fill in the application form (Section 4. (1)).
-October 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025-

October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025-

April 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025

-April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026

enrolling in Octoberenrolling in April４．Application Documents (Use *prescribed forms only.)
Before submitting the documents, applicants must obtain approval from a prospective supervisor in
the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
The prescribed forms marked with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded from the website below.
https://www.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/pstudents_e/g_nonrcourses.html(1)*Graduate School Application for International Research Students (with your photo mounted on)

１(2)* Confirmation letter from a prospective supervisor (a copy is acceptable)

１(3) Diplomas and graduation certificates issued by all universities or colleges attended１(each)(the name of the degree must be contained) *Be sure to check the notes on the next page.
(4) Transcripts of scholastic record issued by all universities or colleges attended１(each)(5) Recommendation from the President, Dean, Department Chairman or Faculty Advisor(6) Report of proficiency in Japanese Language(*prescribed form or photocopy of “Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Certificate of Result and Scores”)(7)* Research Proposal as an International Research Student

１１１(8)* Student ID card form (Attach a color photo 4cm × 3cm.)

１(9) Photocopy of the Residence Card (only for applicants residing in Japan)(double sided)

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(10) * Confirmation of payment of the application fee 9,800 Yen (cf.5.)(11) Report form regarding application (Microsoft forms)
https://forms.office.com/r/JNsUYEAbw1
Please answer the form as soon as you have sent out application
documents (1)-(10) by postal mail.
After answering the form, your prospective supervisor will be
automatically notified that you have sent out application
documents (1)-(10) by postal mail.

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Pleaseanswerthe form.
( No needto printout andsubmit.)#Remarks;(3) Diplomas and graduation certificates issued by all universities or colleges attended (thename of the degree must be contained)- Obtain an official diploma or graduation certificate from the university attended. If the university
does not issue duplicate copies of diplomas or graduation certificates, submit the photocopies
certified by the university as true copies.
- Applicants who are expected to complete their current degree program after the application period
must submit an official statement of expected graduation or completion issued by the university.
- Any official documents written in a language other than Japanese or English must be accompanied
by a Japanese or English translation issued by the university.
(4) Transcripts of scholastic record issued by all universities or colleges attended- Obtain the official transcripts from the university. If the university does not issue transcript
certificates, submit a copy of the original certified by the university as true copies.
- All official documents written in a language other than Japanese or English must be accompanied
by a Japanese or English translation issued by the university.
(6) Report of proficiency in Japanese Language (*prescribed form or photocopy of“Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Certificate of Result and Scores”)
Those who have never studied Japanese before should indicate as such on the prescribed form.
# Important Notes;-Copied documents will not be accepted unless instructed.
"Online verification report" and other certificates printed online are not acceptablebecause they are copies. Please ask your university to issue the certificate and submit theoriginal certificate that signed directly by your university (electronic signature is not
acceptable) or the original certificate with the official seal directly stamped on it(electronic seal is not acceptable) .

-Application documents will not be returned once submitted.

-All documents must be submitted by the deadline.

５．Payment Method of Application Fee
The application fee is JPY 9,800. Pay the application fee by one of the following methods. If you
paid more than 9800 yen, the fee will not be refunded in principle. Please check the information
carefully and pay the correct fee.
2(1) Online with a credit card https://e-shiharai.net/english/
Select our graduate school, “Non-Regular Course” and “International Research Student”
Print “payment confirmation page” and submit.
The web site will become operational two weeks before the application period begins.
Cf. “*THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO (Graduate Schools) How to make a Payment of Examination Fee by Credit Card "(2) Bank transfer in Japan
Fill out the bank transfer form(*検定料振込依頼書) and take it to the bank. Paste part C (C 票)
of the form onto “*検定料振込金受付証明書（C 票）貼付台紙,” and submit it.
(3) Overseas remittance
Follow the “Guide for overseas remittance of entrance examination fees” and submit aphotocopy of the remittance request form. Write down the applicant’s name on the form if theremitter’s name is different from the applicant’s.
６．Submission Method
Send all application documents to the Graduate Student Section (see 9. Contact/MailingAddress) by post. All documents must be received by the deadline.
７．Fees- Application Fee: 9,800 Yen- Entrance Fee: 84,600 Yen- Tuition Fee (from October to March / 6 months): 173,400 Yen- Tuition Fee (from April to September / 6 months): 173,400 Yen* The fees indicated above are estimated amounts. If the fees are revised upon entrance or while in school,
the new amounts will apply from the time of revision.

８．Notes(1) Certificate of Admission will be sent to successful applicants by email (to the “Email address”
written on the application form) in mid-May for those wishing to enroll in October, and early
January for those wishing to enroll in April.
(2) The maximum length a research student can stay on a residence status of “Student (ryugaku)” is
2 years including any period spent as a research student at any other universities.
(3) The University of Tokyo uses applicants’ personal information for student selection andenrollment. Personal information of the enrolled students may also be used for the purposes ofstudent administration (registration and progress management), students services (health care,scholarship selection, library membership, and others), and collection of the tuition.
９．Contact/Mailing Address
Graduate Student Section, Academic Affairs Division, 1F, Faculty of Agriculture Bldg.3
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
1-1-1 Yayoi Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JAPAN3

Email: daigakuin.a@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp