Application Guideline
for Doctoral Programin Transnational Law and Policy
For October 2022 Admission

Department of International and Business Law
Graduate School of International Social Sciences
Yokohama National University
Japan[ IMPORTANT ]The selection method may possibly be modified due to any changes incircumstances related to coronavirus disease 2019. Please keep yourself
updated by referring to the latest information on the website of the relevant Dep.
in the Graduate School of International Sciences.

0【How to Apply】
Please read carefully the information in this section and follow the instructions.
All applicants must send hard copies of the application forms and other documentsby post after applying online.
In order to complete the application process, applicants need PCs connected to theinternet, printers and their own email addresses.

Outline of Application Process
Step 1 – Register
1) Visit YNU Web Application System; https://e-apply.jp/e/ynu/
2) Choose “Doctoral Program in Transnational Law and Policy”.
3) Register your name, email address, and other personal information.
4) You will receive an email that the registration process is completed.
Step 2 – Apply online
1) Complete and register the application form by logging in to the system using youremail address and date of birth at the start of the process.
2) Choose how to pay your application fee.
3) Pay the application fee.
4) Print out all the forms through the YNU Web Application System after you havereceived an email that your payment was confirmed.
Step 3 – Apply by post
1) Send all the application forms printed out and other required materials by post.
2) All the required materials sent by post must arrive at YNU by January 21, 2022.

Note:

Applicants are requested to complete both processes; online and postal
application. Please read the instructions in this application guideline and the
YNU Web Application System carefully.

1Preface
The Department of International and Business Law at Yokohama National University(YNU) launched a new doctoral program in Fall 2013 taught entirely in English. The
program is designed to provide students with legal knowledge and practical skills
needed for careers such as international organizations and transnational civil society
organizations in various areas of global policy making. We seek motivated students fromall over the world, who are eager to work in such fields.
Graduates of the Doctoral Program in Transnational Law and Policy will be able toconduct leading-edge research and publish their research outcome at international
conferences (both academic and policy-oriented). They will also have the opportunity toacquire high-level research skills in various methods of empirical and theoreticalanalysis so as to enable them to produce policy-oriented papers.
Our doctoral program seeks candidates who have already obtained skills andknowledge in law and public policy and who have a strong motivation and the aptitude
to continue studying in the relevant area. The goal is to complete a doctoral dissertationof the highest caliber. The degree of Doctor of Laws, Doctor of International andBusiness Law or Doctor of Philosophy will be conferred upon completion of the program.

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I.

Eligibility for Application

Applications can only be accepted from among applicants who meet one of the following profiles:(i)Applicants who obtained or are scheduled to obtain by September 30, 2022, a master’s degree,
or a professional degree from a Japanese graduate school.

(ii) Applicants who obtained or are scheduled to obtain by September 30, 2022, a degree
equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional degree in a country or countries other thanJapan.
(iii) Applicants who received education through correspondence courses provided by institutions
in a country or countries other than Japan while residing in Japan and obtained a master’s
degree;(iv) Applicants who completed a program of a graduate school of a country other than Japan in its
Japanese campus recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology (MEXT) and obtained a master’s degree;(v) Applicants who completed a program of the United Nations University (UNU) and obtained amaster’s degree;(vi) Applicants who received education from a graduate school in a country or countries other thanJapan, the MEXT-recognized Japanese campus of a foreign graduate school or UNU andpassed qualifying examinations at those graduate schools, and who are recognized by the
Department of International and Business Law as having the appropriate academic ability
equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or a professional degree;(vii) Applicants who graduated from a Japanese university, and who have been engaged inresearch at a university or a research institute (regardless of its location) for at least two years,
and who are recognized by the Department of International and Business Law as having theappropriate academic ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or a professional
degree based on the applicant’s research output.
(viii) Applicants who completed a 16-year program of school education from elementary school
through university in a country or countries other than Japan or through correspondence
courses provided by institutions in a country or countries other than Japan while residing inJapan, who have been engaged in research at a university or a research institute (regardlessof its location) for at least two years, and who are recognized by the Department ofInternational and Business Law as having the appropriate academic ability equivalent or
superior to a master’s degree or a professional degree based on the applicant’s research
output.
(ix) Applicants who do not meet any one of the profiles (i) through (viii) above, who have beenrecognized by the Department of International and Business Law in their individual application
eligibility assessment process as having an ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree
or a professional degree, and who are at least 24 years old or will be 24 years old bySeptember 30, 2022.
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Notes:(1) Applicants who meet the eligibility profile (vi) must contact the Graduate School Affairs Officeby November 18, 2021.
(2) The Department of International and Business Law will individually assess the eligibility of
applicants who meet profiles (vii) through (ix) prior to application.
(3) A non-Japanese applicant must be eligible to stay in Japan under the Immigration Control andRefugee Recognition Act, in a category permitting them to pursue higher education in Japan,
when they commence their study under this program.

II. Degree(s) Conferred
Doctor of Laws, Doctor of International and Business Law, or Doctor of Philosophy

III. Number of Students Admitted
The Department of International and Business Law plans to admit only a small number ofstudents to the Transnational Law and Policy Program.

IV. Language Requirement
All the lectures and seminars will be conducted in English and therefore, students are expected
to have an appropriate command of English.

V. Application Procedure
V-I Required Materialsa) Completed Application Form
Type your name, citizenship, gender, date of birth, address, phone, email address,
educational and employment history, an English proficiency test score (TOEFL, TOEIC or
IELTS, if applicable), GPA (if available), two academic referees1, intended field of study, listof research papers2, and doctoral thesis advisor(s) of your choice3, etc.
1. Provide the names, affiliations, addresses, work phones and official email addresses of
the referees. See section j) below.
2. List both published and unpublished research papers. Provide bibliographic information.

43. Select an intended doctoral thesis advisor from the below list:
Name
ARAKI Ichiro
KABASHIMA Hiromi
KATO Mineo
KOBAYASHI Takaaki
SEKI Fusako

Research Field / E-mail Address
International Law, International Business Law
http://er-web.jmk.ynu.ac.jp/html/ARAKI_Ichiro/en.html

Political Science, International Relations
http://er-web.jmk.ynu.ac.jp/html/KABASHIMA_Hiromi/en.html

Environmental Law
http://er-web.jmk.ynu.ac.jp/html/KATO_Mineo/en.html

Development Studies
Details of a Researcher - KOBAYASHI Takaaki (ynu.ac.jp)

Social Welfare Law, Elder Law
Details of a Researcher - SEKI Fusako (ynu.ac.jp)b) Statement of Purpose
The statement should address three concerns (in approximately 1,000 words):- Describe one research problem, project or area for doctoral study that excites you.
- How has your background prepared you to pursue such a research problem?
- How can the doctoral program at YNU help you realize your interests and goals?
c) Writing Samples
Submit a copy of your master’s thesis, articles published in academic journals, or working
papers along with an English summary. You can submit up to three writing samples. If you
do not have any one of the above, submit a summary of the research/study you havecarried out so far in English.
d) Academic Transcripts for Graduate Education
Academic transcripts must include the school’s official seal or signature. Be sure to submit
also the standards for grade assessment. If a course title, a grade or any other informationin the transcripts contains codes or abbreviations, an explanation should be attached.
Submit certificates pertaining to your Eligibility for Application. Applicants who meet theeligibility profiles (vii), (viii) and (ix) should submit academic transcripts for undergraduate
education instead.

5e) Certificate of Graduation
The certificate of graduation (or prospective graduation) must include the school’s official
seal or signature. Applicants who graduated from a school in a country other than Japanand obtained a master’s degree should also submit the certificate of degree conferment
unless the degree conferment can be confirmed on academic transcripts.
Submit certificates pertaining to your Eligibility for Application. Applicants who meet theeligibility profile (vi) must submit the certificate of passing qualifying examinations and havethe appropriate academic ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or aprofessional degree. Applicants who meet the eligibility profiles (vii) and (viii) must submit
the certificate of graduation (or prospective graduation) from the undergraduate school.
Applicants who meet the eligibility profile (ix) must submit the certificate of graduation (orprospective graduation) or the certificate of enrollment period (or the prospectiveenrollment period) pertaining to the last school attended.
f) Academic Transcripts for Undergraduate Education
Applicants who meet the eligibility profiles (vii), (viii) and (ix) must submit academictranscripts for undergraduate education. Academic transcripts must include the school’s
official seal or signature. Be sure to submit also the standards for grade assessment. If a
course title, a grade, or any other information in the transcripts contains codes orabbreviations, an explanation should be attached.
g) Certification of English Language Proficiency
i. TOEFL Score
The official score report of tests conducted in January 2020 or later must be sent toYokohama National University via the Educational Testing Service (ETS). YNU’s
institution code is 0410 and the department code is 99. Please make sure that the report
reaches YNU by the application deadline.
ii. IELTS
The Test Report Form must be sent directly from IELTS to Yokohama National
University. Please make sure that the official score report reaches YNU by theapplication deadline. Visit the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
website for details of the procedure including the estimated process time. The score
report should be directly sent to the following address:
Admissions Division
Student Affairs and International Relations Department
Yokohama National University
79-8 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama, Japan 240-8501
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iii. TOEIC Score
An original Official Score Certificate must be submitted along with application
documents to the Graduate School Affairs Office.
Applicants who completed their bachelor or master’s degree in English as the medium
of instruction may, instead of these official test scores, provide an official letter from theuniversity certifying that English was the language of instruction.
h) Documents Demonstrating the Applicant’s Nationality and Residence Status
Applicants must provide a proof of their nationality and their potential eligibility to reside inJapan once admitted. Normally, a copy of passport should suffice for this purpose. If theapplicant resides in Japan, copies of both sides of your Residence Card issued by Ministryof Justice should also be submitted.
i) Certificate of Employment (for Eligibility Profiles (vii) and (viii) only)
Applicants who meet the eligibility profiles (vii) and (viii) must submit the certificate of theiremployment at a university or a research institute (in Japan or elsewhere) for at least two
years.
j) Two Letters of Recommendation
Two faculty members of the school you last attended, typically the graduate school where
you earned or will earn a master’s degree, must write letters of recommendation. You must
provide at least one referee, typically your academic supervisor, with the writing samples
you submit (see section c) above) and ask him/her to comment on them. Each of the lettersmust be placed in a sealed envelope.
k) Receipt of the Application Fee (JPY 5,000)
The application fee must be paid by credit card or China UnionPay card through the YNU
web application system. The fee can be paid only after your eligibility is confirmed by the
Graduate School Affairs Office. You will be requested to enter your email address when
making the application fee payment. Make sure to enter the same email address as theone you entered for the web application. You will receive a payment confirmation email.
Include a copy of your payment confirmation with your application documents.
Notes:
1. The fees for making payments must be paid by the applicant.
2. The application fee will not be refunded once the application procedure is completed,
except in the following circumstances:- Where the payment was made, but the application was not made (either by nonsubmission of the application materials or by non-acceptance of the materials).
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- Where double payment of the fee was made.
＊ Even in the above circumstances, if you want us to refund the application fee to an
account of a bank outside of Japan, it cannot be refunded (because the foreign
remittance commission needs to be paid by an applicant, and the amount of thiscommission exceeds the application fee).
3. Applicants, who have been nominated for scholarship programs designated by YNU,
are exempt from the application fee. To qualify for exemption, a copy of scholarshipcertificate must be submitted along with the application documents. If you have further
questions about the application fee, please contact the Graduate School Affairs Office.
l) Two (2) photos (40mm x 30mm)
Photos should be taken within the 3 months prior to the application. Make sure photos
present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin.

Important Points on Completing Applications Materials and Submitting Your Application(1) The application procedure depends on the individual’s eligibility profile.
(2) Do not use nicknames or abbreviations when writing your name on application
documents. You must write your name in English as it appears in your passport.
(3) No changes to any of the documents are allowed after submission.
(4) For non-English documents, the document-issuing school or authority must provide a
corresponding English translation of the original language. If the school or authority does
not provide such a service, the documents must be translated and verified by an outsidetranslation service and certified to be the same as those issued by the school or authority.
Be sure to submit both the original documents and the certified translations.
(5) Application documents submitted cannot be returned. However, certain original materials
that cannot be reissued will be returned upon request by February 8, 2021. Attach a noteto this effect if you need such a treatment.
(6) If, after admission, it is discovered that any of the documents have been falsified or any
necessary materials or documents have been omitted, admission will be cancelled, evenin the event that the candidate has already been admitted to the university.

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V-II Submitting the Application Materials
The online application form must be completed during the period between January 12 and 19,
2022. Required materials including printed application form must be sent by post.
a) From Outside Japan:
Application materials must be sent by EMS or by an international courier with a tracking
system. The materials must be received by the YNU Graduate School Affairs Office by
January 26, 2022. Any material that has arrived after the date will not be accepted.
b) In Japan:
Place all the application materials in a K-2 (kakugata nigou) size envelope (240 mm x 332mm) or a letter-sized envelope (215.9 mm x 279.4 mm) and send it with registered express
mail (kakitome sokutatsu yubin). The materials must be received by the YNU Graduate
School Affairs Office by January 26, 2022.
Note: Online Application Eligibility Assessment
Applicants who meet the eligibility profiles (vii), (viii) and (ix) are requested to register
their information during the period between November 18 and 25, 2021. In addition,
the following materials must arrive at the YNU Graduate School Affairs Office by
December 2, 2021.
 Printed application forms
 Academic transcripts (for undergraduate education)
 Certificate of graduation/certificate of (prospective) enrollment period Certificate of employment [for eligibility profiles (vii) and (viii) only]
Note: Application materials will not be accepted if they are incomplete or if they reach the
Graduate School Affairs Office after the application deadline. Please be sure to apply
early in full consideration of the traffic and postal conditions.
c) Mailing Address:
Graduate School Affairs Office
Graduate School of International Social Sciences
Yokohama National University
79-4 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama, Japan 240-8501
Telephone: +81 45 339 3655
Email: int.gakumu-all@ynu.ac.jp

9VI. Selection Method
Candidates will be screened based on the submitted materials, i.e. application form, academictranscripts, certificate of English language proficiency, etc. In addition, the applicants in document
screening may be invited for an interview to ascertain their academic capabilities. The interview willtake place via the Internet, using such services as Google+ Hangout or Skype. Accordingly, theinterviewees must be able to avail themselves of computer facilities with camera and microphonefunctions, as well as fast Internet connection. The interview will be conducted in English and last
for approximately 30 minutes. Interview announcements will be notified by email before February
14, 2022.

VII. Admissions Decision
Admissions decisions will be announced on February 28, 2022, by posting the identification numberof the successful candidates at the following URL: https://www.gsiss.ynu.ac.jp/english
The information will be posted on this website for about one week after the initial announcement.
The successful candidates will subsequently receive an official letter of acceptance and otherenrollment-related documents via postal mail. The identification number will be notified to allapplicants via email once the acceptance of their application is confirmed. YNU will not respond toany enquiries regarding the results of the screening process via telephone, email or otherwise.

VIII. Scholarships
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho, MEXT: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology) Scholarship (hereafter, “MEXT scholarship”) and Monbukagakusho Honors
Scholarship (Gakushu Shoreihi) for Privately Financed International Students are available forinternational students enrolled full-time in the program.
(1) MEXT Scholarship
The Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) offers scholarships and international
travel expenses for international students who study in higher education institutions, selectedon the recommendation of:
1) a Japanese embassy or consulate general (Embassy Recommendation), and2) the Japanese university in which the student plans to be enrolled if he/she is privately
financed and wishes to arrive in Japan just before enrollment.
The scholarships provide the monthly stipend (148,000 yen as of 2020 but it may be changed)
for the period necessary for the grantee to complete the regular course contingent upon
excellent academic performance. YNU offers a tuition waiver to students with the MEXT
scholarships. The MEXT scholarship recipients will receive priority in their housing application
for a furnished room with internet connection in the Ooka International Residence. The averagecommute to YNU is 40 minutes.
101) Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation)
Scholarship recipients are recruited and initially screened by a Japanese embassy or
consulate general, depending on the country. The application process differs by country,
therefore please inquire at the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country
for details.
For more information, check the MEXT and YNU websites.
http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/06032818.htm
https://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/admissions/scholarship/mext
2) Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship (University Recommendation)[Must be applied for at the same time as application for admission]
MEXT offers scholarships and international travel expenses to privately financed
international students who plan to enroll in Japanese universities. Applicants withexcellent academic records are recommended to MEXT through YNU. And thescholarships will be offered until the end of standard course term.
For further information, please read the following website:
https://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/admissions/scholarship/mext[Important Points on Eligibility]
1) Age: Applicants must be under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2022 (i.e., born on and after
April 2, 1987)
2) Nationality: Applicants must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic
relations with the Japanese government.
3) VISA: Selected applicants must obtain a College Student visa from the Japanesediplomatic mission in the country of their nationality, in principle, prior to their arrival in
Japan.
4) Arrival Date in Japan: Applicants must arrive in Japan within the dates YNU sets.
Applicants should not reside in Japan or plan to reside in Japan before the Fall 2022
semester. Those who live in Japan between the application period and October 2022 arenot eligible.
5) Other scholarships: Applicants should not be scheduled to receive any other scholarship.
This includes state scholarship from your country or any other country including Japan,
any scholarship from private or non-governmental organizations.

11Any applicant who meets any or all of the following conditions is not eligible.
1) Any applicant who is an active member of the military or a civilian employed by the militaryduring the scholarship period.
2) Any applicant who was a grantee of a Japanese Government Scholarship in the past, nothaving had at least three years of research or teaching experience between thecompletion of the first scholarship and the start of the second scholarship period.
3) Any applicant who has already applied for this scholarship through another university.
Notice: MEXT scholarship selection is subject to a listing of priority regions as assigned by the
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan.
Priority Regions: ASEAN, East Asia, Southwest Asia including India, Russia and CIS
countries, Africa, Middle East, South America, Central and Eastern Europe, USA.
 Even if you apply for this scholarship, there is no guarantee of receiving it since only
applicants with superior academic records are recommended to MEXT.
(2) JASSO Scholarship
1) Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Honors Scholarship (Gakushu Shoreihi) for Privately
Financed International Students by Pre-arrival Admission (University
Recommenders)[Must be applied for after matriculation.]
Japan Student Services Organization (hereafter "JASSO") offers MEXT Honors Scholarshipfor Privately Financed International Students who attend a university or other institution ofhigher education in Japan. In conjunction with this scholarship, JASSO sponsors areservation program that sets aside scholarships allotments for privately financed
international students who enroll in a graduate school in Japan directly from overseas (i.e.
applicants do not have to visit Japan before enrollment). Privately financed international
students who enroll in YNU’s Doctoral Program in Transnational Law and Policy meet thesecriteria.
The scholarship (graduate level) is paid in the monthly amount determined for that traditional
Japanese school year (April-March). The amount is subject to change each year. For
reference, the monthly stipend for the 2021 academic year is 48,000 yen.
After a scholarship has been reserved for an applicant, it is awarded for a certain period thatis based on the time that the applicant enrolls in a Japanese graduate school. For students
enrolling in Doctoral Program in Transnational Law and Policy in October 2022, duration of
the scholarship is six months, from October 2022 to March 2023. Students need to compete
for the Monbukagakusho (regular) Honors Scholarships or other scholarships for privately
financed international students during the subsequent period.
12All applications must be processed through YNU. Direct applications from students will not
be accepted. The 2022-2023 application for MEXT Honors Scholarship must be madeafter matriculation.
For more information, check the JASSO website below:
https://www.jasso.go.jp/ryugaku/study_j/scholarships/shoureihi/tonichimaeyoyaku.html
2) MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
Privately financed international students studying at YNU are eligible to apply for MEXT
Honors scholarships offered by JASSO. Application for the scholarship should be madethrough university recommendation. Please note that the JASSO scholarship is highly
competitive.
Other scholarships
There are some scholarships from Private organizations and Non-governmentalorganizations, which international students can apply for after matriculation. However, boththe number of recipients and the amount paid are limited. For further information, pleasecontact the Financial Support Section of the Student Support Division after being admitted
to YNU.
Scholarships from Foreign Government, private organizations and non-governmentalorganizations
1) Foreign Government Scholarships
Foreign Government Scholarships are available for those who are sent to Japan to study by
the government of their home country. Please inquire at the relevant authority in your country
for details.
The foreign government scholarship recipients will receive priority in their housing application
for a furnished room with internet connection in the Ooka International Residence, from which
the average commute to YNU is 40 minutes.
2) Scholarships from private organizations and non-governmental organizations inJapan
Please note that these scholarships are highly competitive.
For more information, check the YNU website below:
https://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/student/tuition/scholarships/
3) Scholarships from private organizations and non -governmental organizations inyour home country
You can apply on your own.
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[Important Points on other scholarships related to the MEXT scholarship or MEXT Honors
Scholarship]
The MEXT scholarship or MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International
Students cannot be awarded to students scheduled to receive any other scholarship.

IX. Data Protection
All personal information of applicants, including the screening scores and those contained in
the application materials, may be used for, in addition to the screening process, enrollment
procedure including class configuration, admission fee waiver (based on specific requests),
scholarship allocation and further research in YNU aimed at curriculum development. The
information will not be used for any other purposes and will not be disclosed to any third party.

X. Applicants with Special Needs
Applicants with physical and mental disabilities (including those who came to possess suchdisabilities due to an accident, etc. after their application was accepted) may require special
support in conducting their studies. They should consult YNU before application, whereapplicable.
Contact Information:

Graduate School Affairs Office
Yokohama National University
79-4 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama, Japan 240-8501
Telephone: +81-45-339-3655
Email: int.gakumu-all@ynu.ac.jp

XI. Additional Information
Enrollment Process(1) The successful candidate must complete the enrollment procedure before May 20, 2022.
For details, please refer to the enrollment-related documents, which will be sent tosuccessful candidates along with the official letter of acceptance.
(2) University Fees
Admission fee (as of April 2021):

JPY 282,000 (paid only in the first year).

Annual tuition (as of April 2021):

JPY 535,800.

The university fees are subject to revision. A revised fee structure will be applied to all students
after the revision. Detailed information regarding the university fees will be provided along withthe letter of acceptance. Applicants, who qualify for scholarship programs designated by YNU,
are exempt from these fees.

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Certificate of Eligibility
In cases where a Certificate of Eligibility under the Immigration Control and Refugee
Recognition Act is necessary, please follow the guidelines below.
(1) Where the applicant or his/her relative resides in Japan:
The applicant or his/her relative should apply for the certificate at the nearest Immigration
Office.
(2) Where the situation under item (1) above does not exist:
YNU will apply for the certificate as a representative of the applicant. If you would likeYNU to proceed in this way, you should notify the Graduate School Affairs Office
immediately after the admissions decision. Once the certificate is issued (the processing
time ranges from one to three months), YNU will send it to the applicant via postal mail.
The certificate is necessary for visa application at the Japanese embassy or consulate.
Key Dates in the Application/Enrollment Process
After completing the web application forms, download, and print them. Put the printed
application forms and other documents (to be sent by postal mail) in one envelope and send
them by post.
November 18 - 25, 2021

Online Application Eligibility Assessment
Applicants under the eligibility profile vi), vii), viii) and ix) must
submit the requisite materials including the eligibility assessment
application form by EMS or other courier service. Fee payment is
not necessary at this juncture.

December 9, 2021

Confirmation of Application Eligibility

January 12 - 19, 2022

Completing Online Application and the Payment of Fee

January 26, 2022

All the required materials must arrive at the Graduate School
Affairs OfficeFebruary 14, 2022

Notification to Candidates for Interviews (where applicable)

February 16, 2022

Online Interviews (where applicable)

February 28, 2022

Announcement of the Results

Early August 2022

Certificates of Eligibility (where applicable) will be sent around thistime.

October 1, 2022

Official enrollment
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XII. Yokohama National University Tuition Waiver Program for Privately Financed
International Students(1) Outline
The Yokohama National University (YNU) Tuition Waiver Program for Privately Financed
International Students is aimed at promoting the acceptance of academically excellent
international students and providing financial support after their admission to YNU.
Screening is solely based on academic performance, and high-ranked applicants will beentitled to a 100%, or 50% exemption from tuition fees according to their academic results.
(2) Eligibility
Privately financed international students who apply for entrance examinations designatedby YNU for regular curricula offered by undergraduate colleges and graduate schools at
YNU and have or are scheduled to obtain the status of residence as “Student” required by
Japanese law (“Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act”) are eligible for the
program.
NB: International students sponsored or dispatched by their governments, as well asprivately financed international students aided by JICA, World Bank, foreign governments,and other institutions for their tuition fees, are not eligible for the program.
(3) Evaluation and screening
The screening will be held based on the results of entrance examinations. As for doctoral
programs, the top 50% of students will receive a 100% exemption from tuition fees; theremaining students, a 50% exemption.
(4) Application procedure
Those who wish to receive the waiver must download the “Application Form/ Expense Plan
Form” from the website below, and submit it to the relevant college or graduate school
when applying for admission. https://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/student/tuition/waiver/(5) Notification of the result and necessary procedures
Applicants will receive notification of the result along with the announcement of entrance
examination results. Those selected as prospective recipients must complete thepredetermined procedures to be officially judged as recipients of the program. The
notification of entitlement (announcement of results) will be provided on a semester basis
via the Student Information System.
(6) Remark
The exemption period is for two consecutive semesters after admission to YNU. Following
that, the University will review applicants’ qualifications, as well as percentages of
exemption from tuition fees, for each semester based on their academic performance.
Those who wish to apply to receive the tuition waiver program for their second andsubsequent years must submit the designated documents by the due date. Details will beannounced around December 2022 on the YNU website.
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