Fisheries Science Admission Guideline
I.

Overview

The Department of Fisheries Science provides students with a high level of specialized
knowledge and applied skills related to the conservation of the marine environment andecosystems. Students will explore the science behind various marine species found in the ocean,the sustainable production and management of marine organisms, and the effective utilization of
biological resources. We aim to train highly skilled professionals who can contribute to solving
the problems of local communities in regards to sustainable fishing practices.
II.

Applications and Evaluation Methods

The Fisheries Science Program seeks students who possess the following qualities and attributes:•

Have basic academic knowledge related to the marine environment and marine living
resources.

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Have academic knowledge at the bachelor's level in mathematics, physics, chemistry,
biology and other natural sciences, English, and the field of the applicant's choice.

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Have a clear purpose and the ability to conduct research in the field of their choice.

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Have a rigor for independent study and research.

An interview process will be used to evaluate the suitability and potential of each applicant’s researchplan, academic rigor, and their language proficiency. The evaluation of the applicant’s English
proficiency will be assessed by their scores in external English exams. Japanese language ability
will also be evaluated in the admission examination for international students.
Evaluation methods
English Reading
Comprehension
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Security Export Control
Nagasaki University regulates the export of goods and technology subject to safety concerns, inaccordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. To keep the research and education
for non-Japanese students from impeding international peace and safety, prospective students may
be requested to change the contents of their research and education. For further inquiries, consult
with the relevant office.
III.

Application for foreign students

1. Eligibility
Those who do not have Japanese nationality, or permanent resident status in Japan, and who falls
under any of the following categories:(1) Those who have graduated, or are expected to graduate by March 2021, from a Japanese
university.

(2) Those who have been awarded, or are expected to be awarded by March 2021, a Bachelor’s
degree, as stipulated in the provisions of Article 104, Paragraph 7 of the School Education Act(Act No.26, 1947).
(3) Those who have completed, or are expected to complete by March 2021, 16 years of school
education in a foreign country(4) Those who have completed, or are expected to complete by March 2021, a 16-year course inforeign school education by taking classes in Japan that correspond to those offered in schoolsof a foreign country.
(5) Those who have completed, or who are expected to complete by March 2021, a course
specifically designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology
at an educational facility in Japan under a foreign school curriculum (limited to those who havecompleted 16 years in the foreign school curriculum concerned).
(6) Those who have been awarded, or are expected to be awarded by March 2021, a degree
equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in a foreign university or other foreign school (limited to thosefor whom the education and research activities have been evaluated by a person certified by theforeign government or related organization, or specifically designated by the Minister of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology as being equivalents thereof) bycompleting a course with a term of study of three years or more (this includes completing acourse as designated in the previous item, by taking lessons of corresponding courses in Japan
under a foreign school curriculum).
(7) Those who have completed, or are expected to complete by March 2021, specialized
coursework at a vocational school (limited to those with a training period of four years or more
and other criteria set by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology),
one that is specifically designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, andTechnology; and completed after the date specified by the Minister of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science, and Technology.
(8) Those designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology Notification No.5, 1958).
(9) Those who have enrolled in another graduate school pursuant to the provisions of Article 102,
Paragraph 2 of the School Education Law, and who have been recognized by this graduate
school as having academic ability suitable for receiving a graduate school education.
(10) Those who have reached the age of 22 by March 31, 2021, and are recognized as an academic
level equal or higher than those who have graduated from university by the individual admission
qualification examination at this graduate school (graduates of junior colleges, technicalcolleges, vocational schools, and miscellaneous schools and other education facilities, etc.).
Note:lThose who intend to apply in accordance with application qualifications (3) through (10)should contact the administrative staff at: Academic Affairs (Environmental Science Major),
East District Office, General Production Science Office by 5:00 p.m. JST (Japan Standard
Time) on Friday, October 30, 2020. For those who intend to apply under (9) or (10), refer to“4. Applicant Eligibility Examination” on page 42.

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For applicants fall under (9) or (10), Applicant Eligibility Assessment will be made inadvance.

2. Application Procedure(1) Application Period
From October 26, 2010 (Monday) to November 13, 2020 (Friday).
The admission office is open from 9:00 to 11:50 a.m. and from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. If you
send the application by mail, be sure to send it by registered mail. Write "Application form forgraduate school admission in process" in red on the front of the envelope, and make sure it arrives by
the application deadline.
(2) Payment
1) If you submit the documents in person, please do so between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
(excluding the time between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.), and if you submit by registeredexpress mail it must be delivered by the application deadline.
2) If you transfer the examination fee on the application due date, you should bring in yourapplication documents in person between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. JST (excluding the time
between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. JST) p.m. on the day of the transaction.
3) Submission Address:〒852-8521
1-14 Bunkyomachi, Nagasaki City
Nagasaki University, General Production Science Office,East District Office, Academic Affairs, Dai-ich-gakari
Department of Environmental Science,
Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Science4) Fee: 30,000 JPY
5) Transfer Period
Depends on the examination fee transfer period.
6) Transfer Methods
Bank transfer （ATM cannot be used. Be sure to pay at a bank reception desk.）
Note:l

Any service fee for the transaction should be paid by the applicant.

lWrite your address, name with furigana, and telephone number accurately with a black
ballpoint pen on the parts of the transfer form marked ※.

lWhen you receive the payment certificate from the bank, be sure to check that the stampof the bank has been affixed.

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If any error is discovered in the certification of examination payment fee slip after thecertificate of examination fee payment affixed, you should fill the form again. Please do
not transfer the examination fee twice. In this situation, cut out the certificate of
examination fee payment and paste it onto a new certification of examination payment
fee slip.

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If the examination fee has not been transferred, or if the certificate of examination fee
payment is not attached onto the designated field in the certificate of examination
payment fee, or if the bank’s receipt stamp is not on the certificate of examination
payment fee, the application will not be processed.

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The examination fee is not refundable except for the following circumstances:
If the application was cancelled after the payment (the application documents were notsubmitted or the application was not accepted), or if you have mistakenly transferred theexamination fee twice, the amount equivalent to the examination fee will be refunded at
the request of the person who made the transfer.

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The request for a return payment should be made within 14 days from the last day of theapplication period.
※ For inquiries regarding returns:
Nagasaki University Finance Department, Financial Management Division,
Fund Management GroupTEL095-819-2060

7) Special measures for exemption from the examination fee:
The university has special exemption measures for the examination fees to reduce thefinancial burden on victims of natural disasters and secure opportunities for applicantsin need to take the exam.
※ For inquiries regarding special measures
Nagasaki University, General Production Science Office,East District Office, Academic Affairs

TEL 095-819-2715(3) Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents and submit them to the Academic Affairs
Section 2 (Fisheries Science), East Area Office, Nagasaki University (1-14 Bunkyo-machi,
Nagasaki 852-8521).
1) Before applying, contact your desired academic advisor in advance.
Application form (use the form from the Graduate School)
2) Examination voucher (use the form from the Graduate School)3) 2 photos (4cm x 3cm, no hat) taken within 3 months prior to application. One copy must be
attached to the designated space on the examination voucher, and one copy must be attachedto the photo voucher.
4) Academic transcript of the last school attended.
5) Certificate of (expected) graduation.
6) Statement of intent for application (on the form prescribed by the Graduate School) .
7) Resume/CV (commercially available form is acceptable)
8) Copy of residence card or passport.
9) Return envelope for examination voucher.
10) Otherl

The application documents must be written in Japanese, and if the documents submitted by
the foreign school or institution are not in Japanese, a Japanese translation must be attached.

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If you are unable to submit the documents at the time of application, you must submit inperson at the time of the entrance examination.

lPlease use a JIS long type 3 envelope (23.5 cm x 12.0 cm) for the return envelope. It should
be written your name, address, and postal code, with "Examination Voucher Return" written in
red and a stamp (the amount for express postage) attached. If you live outside Japan, and wish

to send the document to an acquaintance who lives in Japan, write the name of theacquaintance in the application form. (This is not required for those who wish to have thedocuments delivered directly).
IV.

Selection method

Essay examination and interview will be conducted to assess the validity and developmental
potential of the research plan, motivation/enthusiasm for the subject, and language proficiency
skills. In the essay examination, students are allowed to bring their own language dictionary.
However, electronic dictionaries and commentaries are not permitted.
V.

Test Site, Examination date, Announcement of Result
1. DateTuesday, December 22, 2020, Essay:

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p .m. Interview: 1:30 p.m.

2. Test Site
Faculty of Environmental Science, Nagasaki University
1-14 Bunkyomachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki 852-8521, JAPANTEL +81-(0)95-819-2715
Directions

From JR Nagasaki
Station・Tram
From Nagasaki Eki Mae take the tram bound for Akasako
and exit at Nagasaki University・Bus（Nagasaki Bus）
From Nagasaki Station take Route 1 bound for Mizokawa,
Uwatoko, or Kamiyoko’o, and exit at Nagasaki Daigaku
Mae

From Nagasaki
Airport・Bus（Prefectural Bus）（About 45 minutes）
From Nagasaki Airport Platform 4
Take the bus to Nagasaki (via Urakami) and exit at Chodai
Higashi-mon Mae
Alternatively, take the bus to Nagasaki (via Sumiyoshi) andexit at Nagasaki Daigaku Mae

3. Announcement of Result
February 2, 2013 (fire) 10:00 a.m.
A notice of acceptance will be posted in front of the main entrance of the Faculty of Fisheries until
5:00 p.m., and a letter of acceptance will be sent to the successful applicant. If the applicant resides

outside of Japan, the letter will be sent to an acquaintance who resides in Japan. However, a list of
examination numbers of successful applicants can be sent by express delivery upon request.
VI.

Admission

1. Admission Period

Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5, 2021
2. Admission Fee

282,000 JPY

3. Tuition

535,800 JPY (half term 267,900JPY)

Note:
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The entrance fee already paid will not be refunded.

lTuition is due in April for the first semester and in October for the second semester.

lThere are exemption and deferment systems for entrance and tuition fees. Details will beannounced in the documents related to the admission procedure.

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If the tuition fee is revised at the time of enrollment or while the student is enrolled, the
new tuition fee will be applied from the time of the revision.

lSuccessful applicants who are Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho)
Monbukagakusho Scholarship recipients are not required to pay admission and tuition
fees.

VII. Notes.
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All application documents must be filled out accurately with a black or blue ballpointpen.

lChanges in the content of documents submitted after the application procedure are notpermitted.

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All examinees must carry the examination voucher issued by the university on the day ofthe examination.

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The application documents and examination fee received will not be returned for any
reason whatsoever.

lInquiries about the entrance examination should be made by mail. Be sure to enclose aself-addressed, stamped envelope with your name and address clearly attached.

lInformation on the examination room and notes on the entrance examination will be
posted in front of the main entrance of the Faculty of Fisheries from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. on the day before the examination.

lApplicants with disabilities who require special consideration in taking the entrance
examination or in their studies should consult with the Academic Affairs Section 2(Fisheries Science), East Area Office, Nagasaki University (TEL. (095)-819-2796) before
applying. There will be no disadvantage in the selection of applicants due to the content
of the prior consultation.

The Nagasaki University Office for Students with Disabilities has been established to provide
support for students and applicants with disabilities.
VII.

Application Qualifications

Applicants fall under (9), (10), or (11) are screened in advance. Pease submit the following
documents to Section 2 of Academic Affairs (Fisheries Science), East Area Office, Nagasaki
University during the period for receiving application documents for the preliminary screening.
1. Application period for pre-screening
October 8, 2020 (Thursday) to October 21, 2020 (Wednesday) (weekdays only)
2. Required DocumentslResume/CV (commercially available forml

Academic transcript with cumulative GPA from the last school attended.

lStatement of purpose (on the form prescribed by the Graduate School)
Documents that show the educational content of the school, such as the final school course
guide. Those who are currently employed by various research institutes, educational
institutions, or companies should submit research papers, technical reports, or otherdocuments showing their achievements.

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A letter of recommendation (research paper, technical report, etc., if the applicant iscurrently employed by a research institution, educational institution, or company)lResearch Plan (1) Research plan (clearly state the field of education and research that you
wish to pursue, and describe your research focus on approximately one sheet of A4 paper.

3. Screening Method
In principle, eligibility is determined by examining the submitted application documents, but insome cases an interview may be conducted. In this case, the applicant will be notified directly at
a later date (contact information must be within Japan; if the applicant lives outside Japan, thename, postal code, address, telephone number, etc. of an acquaintance, etc. who lives in Japanand can be reliably contacted must be included in the resume). If you live outside of Japan,
please enter the name, postal code, address, and telephone number of an acquaintance who lives
in Japan (someone who can be reliably contacted) as contact information on your resume.
4. Notification of Results
The result of the certification will be sent to the applicant by November 6, 2020 (Friday). If theapplicant resides outside Japan, the name, postal code, address, telephone number, etc. of an
acquaintance, who resides in Japan (a person who can be reliably contacted) should be entered in
the resume as the point of contact.
Those who have been certified as eligible to apply should complete the application procedures inthe same way as general applicants.
VIII. Personal Information Use
1.

The personal information provided in the application documents will be used for the entrance
examination, and the address and name will be used to provide information on the entrance
procedures for successful applicants.

2.

The personal information provided in the application documents will be used for academic
registration purposes, for those who are admitted to the university after the entrance
examination.

3.

The results of the entrance examinations and other personal information will be used asmaterials for recommending students for scholarship in the first year, and as selection materials
for exemption from entrance fees and tuition fees.

4.

The personal information used in the entrance examination will be used in a form that does not
identify the individual, and will be used for research and study materials related to the entrance
examination at the university.

5.

Personal information contained in the application documents and the results of the entrance
examination will not be used for any purpose other than those described above, or provided to athird party, except as provided in Article 9 of the "Act on the Protection of Personal Information
Held by Independent Administrative Institutions, etc.".

出 願 資 格 申 請 書
Eligibility Qualification Application

長崎大学大学院水産・環境科学総合研究科長 殿To the Dean of Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences;

私は，貴研究科受験のため出願資格審査を受けたいので，関係書類を添えて申請します。
I hereby submit the required documents to apply for qualification to the graduate program.

（注）該当するものに○印を付けてください。

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International Student Application

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Name of professor you desire to study with（「教員一覧及び主な研究テーマ」を参照）Please refer faculty list

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長崎大学大学院水産・環境科学総合研究科環境科学専攻を志望する理由

Reasons of application for Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University

大学院入学後の研究目標

Research goals after entering graduate school

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指導予定教員と，前もって連絡を取って作成してください。
Please consult in advance about the content you wish to study with the professor of your choice.

※印欄は記入しないでください。
Please do not fill the box marked ※※印欄は記入しないでください。
Please do not fill the box marked ※受験番号Examinee’s number

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University you are (expecting)graduate from卒 業 研 究 の 題 目
Research topic of graduation thesis（卒業研究を実施していない場合は，この欄への記入不要）
No need to fill if you did not do graduation thesis

志望理由を書いてください。（文字サイズは 10.5 ポイントとし，記入枠内におさめる。）
Please describe your reason of application

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Address Seal

【合格通知等送付用】(For result notice)
Address〒
Postal code

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Examinee’s number【入学手続関係書類送付用】(For documents of admission)
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Examinee’s number※印欄は記入しないでください。
Please do not fill the box marked ※◎ 「宛名票」は，合格通知及び入学手続関係書類を受け取る場所の郵便番号，住所，氏名を記入のうえ，出願書類と一緒に提出してください。
Accurately fill in the postal address where the documentation for admission and notification of acceptance should be sent.

「記入上の注意」
１. 団地・アパート等に居住している者は，棟番号，戸番号を入れてください。
If you live in a housing complex, apartment building, etc., please enter the building number and room number.

２. 間借りしている者は，「〇〇様方」と詳しく記入してください。
If you are staying a room of another homeowner’s house, please fill the homeowner’s name in Attn.

３. 受験番号は記入しないでください。
Do not write in ※marked column.

４. 出願後に転居した場合は，すみやかに届けてください。
The applicant must immediately notify if there are any changes to the address.

Online oral examination (interview) using Internet
To deal with the difficulty of travelling due to COVID-19, the December entrance
examination will be held online for applicants who fall under the following categories:* Persons who do not fall under the following categories will be interviewed face-toface in the examination room as usual. If you are uncertain whether you fall under the
specific categories, please contact us in advance for clarification.
1. Categories:(1) Residents of foreign countries, who are restricted from moving at the time of filingthe application (applicants in the area who are restricted after filing shall be included inthis group).
(2) Residents of Japan, when Nagasaki University decides not to conduct a face-to-faceentrance examination at the time of application in Japan. (If Nagasaki University decides
not to carry out the face-to-face entrance examination after the application, applicants shallbe notified and included in this group).
2. Interview date(1) The interview date will be the same day as the regular examination date.
(2) For residents of foreign countries with a few hours time difference will be
implemented in (1).
(3) As a general rule, the interview date and time for residents of foreign countries notincluded in (2) will be decided after individual consultation.
3. Preliminary consultation with the instructor and application
Those who are likely to fall under 1 should submit their resume and research plan to theprospective supervisor at least one month prior to the application start date, and email
an online oral examination (interview) application form (hereinafter referred to as theapplication form) to the following submission address at least 2 weeks before theapplication start date. (If the applicant’s area became restricted after filing, the applicant
shall take application procedure above. If the restriction of the applicants’ area is lifted
after the application, the applicant shall complete the face-to-face interview).
4. Application documents
In consideration of international postal circumstances, the application documents fromoverseas should be sent by e-mail to the following address. To prevent erroneouscommunication, please instruct the prospective supervisor to inform the date and time ofsending documents to the person in charge. For the documents sent by e-mail, digitalcopies and photographs (scans) can be used. The ticket for Entrance Assessment will besent by e-mail. Although application documents of domestic residents shall be sent by
mail as a general rule, it can be treated in the same way as overseas residents depending

on the current situation of COVID-19.
５．E-mail address for submitting documents related to the Internet entrance examination:
Email: Xxxxx----- Administrative procedures for online entrance examinations ------------・ If you take the online examination due to the implementation of COVID-19, theadmission fee shall be wired from overseas.
・ Documents shall basically be sent by e-mail (PDF) except certificates such astranscripts and graduation certificates which should be sent by EMS.
・ Because all documents, such as the admission ticket, will be sent by e-mail, you do
not need to prepare a stamp or envelope for reply.