Application Guidelines for Enrollment in
October 2022/ April 2023

Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science(Doctor’s Course)

OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY-1-

Purpose of Human Resources Development in Each Division[Environmental Science]
Adopting “the construction of sustainable society” as the common academic philosophy, this division is trying tosolve issues related to the following: creation and management of urban and regional space in harmony with theenvironment; biodiversity and ecosystem conservation; food problems; epidemiologic and mathematical scientificaspects of medical care; the construction of recycling-based society and low carbon society; and the creation ofmaterials with low environmental load and process. Through this education and research conducted in widely
diverse fields associated with environmental science, we train researchers and high-quality professionals who
have the ability to achieve the construction of sustainable society independently and the rich expertise to support it,
and who can play an active role internationally by exercising leadership.
[Agricultural and Life Science]
This division carries out widely diverse education and research activities, from basic fields that clarify life
phenomena using methods such as ecology, physiology, cell biology, gene science, biochemistry, organic
chemistry, analytical chemistry, to the fields of application, including the development of production technology
and environmental conservation technology using animals, plants, and microorganisms, the development offunctional food materials and drugs, and the maintenance of the diversity of organisms. Through these educationaland research activities, we train personnel who can achieve independent resolution of issues confronting society,who have rich expert knowledge to support society, and who possess a high level of research ability and richcreativity capable of playing active roles internationally by exercising leadership.

Guide to Divisions in Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science
Please refer to the following website about the contents of each division.
Education： https://www.gels.okayama-u.ac.jp/en/cooperation/index.html
prospectus： https://www.gels.okayama-u.ac.jp/en/intro/journal/prospectus.html

Policies for Graduate Education
Please refer to the following website about the Policies for Graduate Education.
https://www.gels.okayama-u.ac.jp/profile/3_policy_en.html-2-

Table of Contents
I Admission Quota
II Application Guidelines for Entrance Examination                        3Time of Enrollment: October 2022/ April 2023
III Guidance for Screening for Advancement                              13
Time of Advancement: October 2022/ April 2023

I Admission Quota
Division

Quota

Environmental Science

22

Agricultural and Life Science

20

Total

42

Note 1: The admission quotas presented above are for FY 2023 (April 2023) enrollment.
Note 2: Each division course of study will accept a small number of applications as new and advancing students for
October 2022 enrollment.
Note 3: The admission quota of each division shows the number of applicants who will be selected through screening
for advancement.

II Application Guidelines for Entrance Examination(Time of Enrollment: October 2022/ April 2023)
1 Eligibility for Application
Those to whom any of the following items is applicable, or is expected to be applicable by March 2023 (or incase of October 2022 enrollment, by September 2022).
(1) Have a master’s or professional degree.
(2) Have been awarded a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or professional degree abroad.
(3) Have taken a correspondence course of education provided by a foreign school in Japan and have been
awarded a degree equivalent to a master’s or professional degree.
(4) Have completed a program in Japan provided by an educational institution that is positioned as having
graduate programs under the relevant foreign education system and which is designated separately by theJapanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and who have been awarded a
degree equivalent to a master’s or professional degree.
(5) Have completed the program at United Nations University and have been awarded a degree equivalent toa master’s degree.
(6) Have completed a curriculum at a foreign school, an educational institution that has received thedesignation under item (4), or the United Nations University, who have passed an examination or ascreening equivalent to those stipulated in Article 16-2 of Standards for the Establishment of Graduate
Schools, and who are deemed to have academic ability equivalent to or greater than that of a master’s
degree holder.
(7) Are designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
(8) Are deemed to have academic ability equal to or greater than that of a master’s or professional degree
holder by the Graduate School through an individual admission eligibility screening and who havereached the age of 24 years.
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2022/ March 2023 must apply following “III Guidelines for Screening for Advancement” (described on P. 13).
Note 2. “Those who are designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology” specified in item (7)above refers to applicants who meet any of the following conditions, and who have the experience of engaging inresearch in a university or research institution for more than 2 years after graduation or completion of university or otherinstitution, with research achievements, such as published books, academic papers, academic lectures, academic reports,
or patents, which are considered to be equivalent to or higher than a master’s thesis. (It is necessary to apply Application
Eligibility Screening. See “2 Application Eligibility Screening”.)
1) Those who graduated from a university.
2) Those who have completed 16 years of school education in a foreign country or who have completed 16 years ofschool education in Japan by taking a correspondence course of education provided by a foreign school.
Note 3. “Those who are deemed to have academic ability equal to or greater than that of a master’s or professional degree holder
by the Graduate School through an individual admission eligibility screening” specified in the item above refers toapplicants who have passed an academic proficiency test (written and oral examinations) and an interview that theGraduate Schools provides as the screening of the eligibility for application after document screening. (It is necessary toapply Application Eligibility Screening. See “2 Application Eligibility Screening”.) However, when an applicant’s
ability can be confirmed based on the documents submitted, the applicant will be exempted from the written examination.
The date, method, and other information related to the academic ability test and the interview will be assigned to cases
individually.

2 Application Eligibility Screening
For those applicants who fall under item (7) or (8) specified in the previously described “1 Eligibility for
Application”, we conduct application eligibility screenings before application. The applicants must submit thefollowing documents to the Graduate School Section, Academic Affairs Division, Graduate School ofEnvironmental and Life Science during each period.
For additional details related to the application eligibility screening, see Notes 2 and 3 in “1 Eligibility for
Application.”
Please note that Applicants must obtain other forms, etc. directly by the office in charge or by mail (page 12).
Some forms can be downloaded from the website.

Acceptance Period of Documents for Application Eligibility Screening
Entrance Examination for October 2022 Enrollment
June 30, 2022 to July 1, 2022
Entrance Examination for April 2023 Enrollment
If you submit documents directly to the counter, the acceptance hour is as following; 8:30–17:00 during the“Acceptance Period of Documents for Application Eligibility Screening”. (Except Saturday, Sunday, National
holidays and 12:00 to13:00 of each day)
When sending the documents by mail, they must be sent by “Registered, Express Mail”.
Write “Enc. Documents for Application Eligibility Screening for Doctoral Program of Graduate School ofEnvironmental and Life Science” in red on the envelope and send it to arrive no later than each date stated in the
Acceptance Period of Documents for Application Eligibility Screening above.

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Documents Required for Application Eligibility Screening
Documents Required for Application

Remarks〈1〉Form of Eligibilitv for Application

Use the forms prescribed by the Graduate School ofEnvironmental and Life Science.

〈2〉Record of Academic Performance

Use the form prescribed by the Graduate School ofEnvironmental and Life Science. (Briefly describe objective
findings from research results relevant to the field of major.)
For academic papers, attach an offprint or a copy. In the case ofpresentations, attach a summary or an abstract for researchpresentations.

〈3〉Certificate of Research Participation

Use the form prescribed by the Graduate School ofEnvironmental and Life Science.
(The form must be completed by the institution with which theapplicant is affiliated.)〈4〉Academic Transcript(of last completed education)

Submit a transcript issued by the president of the final schoolfrom which the applicant graduated.

〈5〉Graduation Certificate(of last completed education)

Submit a graduation certificate issued by the president of the
final school from which the applicant graduated.

〈6〉Qualifications and Licenses

Submit copies of licenses relevant to the field of major thatmight be of some help for assessing proficiency.
(Make A4-sized photocopies with brief explanations.)

Note. Documents <1>, <2>, <3>, <4>, and <5> must be submitted in original. For documents<4> and <5>, a copy of theoriginal document verified by the issuer is acceptable.

Result of the Eligibility Screening
The result of the eligibility screening will be notified through your prospective supervisor on July 20, 2022.

3 Application of Persons with Disabilities
Applicants with disabilities might need special considerations when taking examinations and classes. Consult with
us in the way described below before application.
Have a consultation as early as possible, considering the time necessary to inform you of the results of theconsultation and take necessary measures based on special considerations.

Deadline of Consultation

Entrance Examination for October 2022 Enrollment
Entrance Examination for April 2023 Enrollment

July 1, 2022

Request a “Form of Preliminary Consultation for Application”, and consult
Method of Consultation

with a doctor’s medical certificate and (for only those who have been issued) a
copy of the handbook for people with disabilities.

Request to:Consult with:

Graduate School Section
Academic Affairs Division
Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science
Okayama University
3-1-1, Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
Phone: 086-251-8011-5-

4 Application Procedures
1.How to Apply
Applicants must submit all the document described in “5. Documents Required for Application” below during
the Application Periods below.
Please note that Applicants must obtain application documents, etc. directly by the office in charge or by mail(page 12). Some application documents can be downloaded from the website.
2. Application Period
Entrance Examination for October 2022 Enrollment
August 1, 2022 to August 2, 2022
Entrance Examination for April 2023 Enrollment

If you submit application documents directly to the counter, the acceptance hour is as following; 8:30–17:00
during the “Application Period”. (Except Saturday, Sunday, National holidays and 12:00 to13:00 of each day)
When sending the documents by mail, they must be sent by “Registered, Express Mail”. Write “Enc.
Application Form for Doctoral Program of Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science” in red on theenvelope and send it to arrive no later than each date stated in the Application Period above.
Applicants must contact a prospective supervisor as early as possible before application to consult
about research content, etc.
3. Address for Submission
Graduate School Section
Academic Affairs Division
Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science
Okayama University
3-1-1, Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
Phone: 086-251-8011
4. Notes on Application(1) No change shall be permitted after submission in terms of the contents of the submitted documents.
(2) No document shall be returned for any reason after the application documents are accepted.
(3) Application with incomplete application documents or shortage of entrance examination fee shall not be
accepted.
(4) Please note carefully that admission might be withdrawn even after enrollment if the contents of thesubmitted documents are found to include false entries.
(5) Certificates issued under the former name (Surname and first name), which differs from the name written
on the application form, are usable. However, in such cases, attach a document (in any form) that the dateof name change and the new name are written personally by the applicant.

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Documents Required for Application〈1〉Application for Admission,
Curriculum Vitae (CV)and Admission Ticket for the
Examination〈2〉Entrance Examination Fee

Remarks
Fill out necessary items on the forms prescribed by Graduate
School of Environmental and Life Science personally by theapplicant.
Affix a photograph (4 cm long × 3 cm wide, upper body, noheadwear, facing forward, taken within the three months before
application) on the prescribed space on the “Application for Ad
mission” and the “Admission Ticket for Examination.” Before af
fixing, write the name of the intended major course of study and your name on the back of the photographs.
30,000yen (A handling fee is required separately)
Please refer to “Paying for Entrance Examination Fees” below andpay the entrance examination fee by 17:00 on the last day of theapplication period on “Payment for Entrance Examination Fee
website".
After confirming the payment of the entrance examination fee,
print "Certificate of Entrance Examination Fee Payment" andattach it to the prescribed section of the prescribed form.
Also note that you can pay Entrance Examination fee from one
month before the application period.
Paying for Entrance Examination Fees
https://www.gels.okayama-u.ac.jp/en/alumni/gels_dtest_youko
utop_en.html
Payment for Entrance Examination Fee website
https://e-apply.jp/n/okayama-payment-eng
If you could not pay by the payment method above, contact
Graduate School Section, Academic Affairs Division, Graduate
School of Environmental and Life Science.
Refund of Entrance Examination Fee
The entrance examination fee paid is not refundable for any reason,
except in the following cases:a) Entrance examination fee was paid, but application was notmade (or application documents were not submitted or
accepted.)b) Entrance examination fee was paid twice by mistake.
c) Those applicants who are Monbukagakusho sponsored
students need not pay the entrance examination fee, in
principle. However, for cases in which the period of theirscholarship ends by March 31, 2023 (or in the case of October
2022 Enrollment, by September 30, 2022), the payment of theentrance examination fee is required.
When the extension of the scholarship period is approved, theentrance examination fee will be refunded.
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〈3〉Transcript of Faculty〈4〉Transcript of Graduate School〈5〉(Prospective) Completion
Certificate〈6〉Theses〈7〉Research Planning Sheet〈8〉Pertaining to the Qualifying
Examination〈9〉Sticker of Address〈10〉Copy of Residence Card
(both sides) or Original copy of
Residence Certificate〈11〉Copy of Passport

Those to whom the entrance examination fee exemption
described below is applicable paid the entrance examination
fee and completed the prescribed application procedures
because the acquisition of certificates within the application
period was difficult.
Entrance examination fee exemption
Okayama University offers entrance examination fee
exemption for those who fell under the Disaster Relief Law
after April 2021 to reduce financial burden and secure an
opportunity for advancement.
Submit a certificate issued by the president of the university or thedean of the faculty from which you graduated.
Submit a certificate issued by the president or the dean of thegraduate school from which you graduated.
Submit a certificate issued by the master’s program (master’scourse) or the professional graduate school from which you
completed.
Those who have completed master’s program at a graduate school ofuniversity abroad, submit a certificate that confirms the degree you
have been awarded.
Submit one of the following:a) For master’s degree holders with a master thesis, a “copy ofthe master’s thesis” and an “Abstract of Thesis (of approx.
2,000 words using the form prescribed by Graduate School ofEnvironmental and Life Science).”b) For applicants who are expected to complete a master’s
program, who are master’s degree holders without a masterthesis, or who apply under item (6), (7) or (8) of “1 Eligibility
for Application”, a “Report of Progress (of approx. 2,000
words using the form prescribed by the Graduate School ofEnvironmental and Life Science).”
Attach other materials such as research publications, if any.
Use the form prescribed by Graduate School of Environmental andLife Science.
Those who will apply under item (6) of “1 Eligibility for
Application” must submit a “Pertaining to the Qualifying
Examination” (see an example of the format) issued by thepresident of the university (or the graduate school) that conducted
the screening and its accompanying documents.
Fill out the necessary items.
If you are not a Japanese citizen, please submit following
documents for the purpose of confirmation of nationality, name,etc.
・A copy of both sides of the residence card or Original copy of
Residence Certificate (issued by the city of municipality. The
status of residence must be specified)・A copy of passport (the page with your name, nationality, andphoto)-8-

Note1. Documents <1>, <3>, <4>, <5>, <7>, and <8> must be submitted in original. For documents<3> <5>, a copy of the original document verified by the issuer is acceptable.
Note2. Applicants who were confirmed to be eligible for application in the application eligibility
screening need not submit certificates from 〈3〉–〈5〉.
6. Purpose of Use of Personal Information
Application documents submitted and personal information written on them are used for affairs related theselection of entrants and the selection of Cross-School Flex BMD Course.
However, regarding entrants, we use their personal information written on the application form, including
name, gender, date of birth, current address, and schools graduated from, as registry data for basic student
information in the academic affairs system at Okayama University.
In addition, successful applicants’ personal information, examinee number and name (kanji/ kana), are used forthe systems for tuition fee debt management and tuition fee exemption at Okayama University.
When application for admission fee exemption, postponement of admission fee collection, tuition fee
exemption, or scholarships such as those of Japan Student Services Organization was made, the applicant’s
entrance examination results and academic transcript might be used to handle academic ability judgment
related to affairs such as postponement of admission fee collection.

5 Issue of Admission Ticket for Examination
Admission tickets for examination will be sent to your prospective supervisor around date stated below. Pleasereceive it from your prospective supervisor.
Entrance Examination for October 2022 Enrollment
Around August 4, 2022
Entrance Examination for April 2023 Enrollment

6 Methods for Selection of Entrants
Selection of entrants shall be made comprehensively based on the results of an oral examination and document
review.
The oral examination will be conducted mainly concerning the applicant’s master’s thesis and research plan
document.
If necessary, we will pose questions to assess English language ability (or Japanese language ability forinternational students) during the oral examination.
(1) Entrance Examination for October 2022 Enrollment and for April 2023 Enrollment
Date
August 22, 2022

Examination Category
Oral Examination

Time

Place of Examination

9:30 a.m. –A prospective supervisor
will notify applicants of
the location later.

Note 1: The date and time of the oral examination above might be changed after applicants are contacted.
Note 2: If no information about the date, time, or place of the oral examination has been received by August 17, please inquire
to the office in charge (P. 12).

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7 Announcement of Successful Applicants
Successful applicants will be announced on a bulletin board.
Entrance Examination
Date
Entrance Examination for
October 2022 Enrollment

Entrance Examination for

10:00 a.m.
on September 7, 2022

April 2023 Enrollment

Place of Bulletin Board
The bulletin board in front of the office ofGraduate School Section, Academic Affairs
Division, Graduate School ofEnvironmental and Life Science, Okayama
University (1F, Building No. 1, Faculty ofEngineering)

Note 1: The examinee numbers of successful applicants will be announced on the bulletin board. A letter of
acceptance and other materials will be sent directly to successful applicants dated on the day of theannouncement.
Note 2: After the announcement on the bulletin board, the examinee numbers of successful applicants will be
posted on the homepage (https://www.gels.okayama-u.ac.jp/admission/index.html).
Note 3: We will never under any circumstances respond to inquiries by phone, etc. concerning passing or
failing the examination.

8 Admission Procedures(1) Method of Admission Procedures
Successful applicants will be accepted into the program after having completed the admission procedures.
Details will be separately informed to successful applicants later.
(2) Period of Admission Procedures
The period of admission procedures has been scheduled as follows. However, successful applicants will be
informed about details later.
October 2022 Entrants: September 16, 2022 to September 20, 2022
April 2023 Entrants: March 13, 2023 to March 14, 2023

9 Other(1) Admission Fee and Tuition Fee
Admission fee: 282,000 yen (expected amount)
Tuition fee: 267,900 yen (for half a year); 535,800 yen (for a year) (expected amount)※ When the amount was revised at the time of admission or while at school, the new amount will be applied
from the time of the revision.
In addition, a premium for Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research, etc.
will be needed as an additional expense.

(2) Study Assistance
We have many systems for study assistance: admission fee exemptions, admission fee collection
postponement, tuition fee exemptions, and scholarships.

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(3) Day/Evening Course System
Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science applies the special provision for educational methods(Day/Evening Course System) stipulated in Article 14 of Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools
to make it easier for students who work during class hours to take courses. We provide classes and researchguidance not only during the day, but also during evenings (and Saturdays, summer and winter vacations,etc.).
(4) A supporting system to extend your study period for doctoral course
This supporting system is designed that students, who are unable to complete their course within thestandard doctoral study period for 3 years due to circumstances such as work schedule, can extend the study
period to a maximum of 6 years. The student can apply extension for 4 years, 5 years, or 6 years and plan tocomplete the course within the permitted period.
With this system, you can study in our doctoral course in this graduate school during extended your study
period permitted with tuition fee for 3 years. This tuition fee will be divided into permitted period and you
will pay accordingly.
In addition, after applying this supporting system, early completion will not be permitted.
Details will be announced at the entrance procedure.
(5) Distance Learning Scholarship for Working Students of Graduate School Doctor’s Course
This scholarship is for working students who do not receive any financial support from their companies, etc.
for their study, and those who have a distance of 50 km or more to Okayama University from either theirplace of work or home, where the distance to Okayama University is shorter（hereinafter referred to as "thecommuting place"), and also those who will enroll (or advance to) the University in April with excellent
grades.
Please check following URL for more details of eligibility and application procedures
URL； https://www.gels.okayama-u.ac.jp/admission/gels_scholaship.html(6)

Okayama University has established the “Security Export Control Regulations of Okayama University”
under the Security Export Control System based on the “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA)”,and conducts strict screening when accepting foreign students. If you are subjected to this regulation or
FEFTA, you may not be accepted or your desired research activities may be restricted.
For details concerning the Security Export Control System in Japan, please refer to the following website.
URL； https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/anpo/englishpage.html(7)

The entrance examination day and the start time may be postponed in case of Emergency Warning or
Weather Warnings. Therefore, please check the website of the Graduate School before theexamination.URL； https://www.gels.okayama-u.ac.jp/admission/shikenbi_henkou.html(8)

How to request application documents by mail1) Write “Request for Application Documents of Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science,
Doctoral Program” in red on the envelope surface.
2) Please enclose the following things with the envelope;-A stamped and self-addressed envelope. (Stamp: 210yen, Envelope size:240mm×332mm)-A memo written your contact (phone number, e-mail address and nationality), name of your prospective
professor who has accepted / will accept and your nationality.
3) Send the envelope with all submissions to the office in charge.
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(9) If there is anything unclear about application, please inquire to the office in charge below.
Graduate School Section
Academic Affairs Division
Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science
Okayama University
3-1-1, Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
Phone: 086-251-8011
Fax: 086-251-8580
URL of Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science: https://www.gels.okayama-u.ac.jp/

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III Guidelines for Screening for Advancement(Time of Advancement: October 2022/ April 2023)
1 Eligibility for Application
Okayama University Students who are expected to complete the master’s program or masters’ course at thegraduate school by March 2023 (or in case of October 2022 advancement, by September 2022).

2 Application Procedures
1. How to Apply
Applicants for advancement must submit all the “Documents Required for Application” during the Application
Periods below.
(No examination fee is needed. Do not transfer it by mistake.)
Please note that Applicants must obtain application documents, etc. directly by the office in charge or by
mail (page 17). Some application documents can be downloaded from the website.
Applicants for advancement must, in advance, contact a prospective supervisor who will teach afteradvancement.
2. Application Periods
Examination for October 2022 Advancement
August 1, 2022 to August 2, 2022
Examination for April 2023 Advancement
If you submit application documents directly to the counter, the acceptance hour is as following; 8:30–17:00
during the “Application Period”. (Except Saturday, Sunday, National holidays and 12:00 to13:00 of each day)
When sending the documents by mail, they must be sent by “Registered, Express Mail”. Write “Enc.
Application Form for Doctoral Program of Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science” in red on theenvelope and send it to arrive no later than each date stated in the Application Period above.
Applicants must contact a prospective supervisor as early as possible before application to consult
about research content, etc.
3. Address for Submission
Graduate School Section
Academic Affairs Division
Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science
Okayama University
3-1-1, Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
Phone: 086-251-8011
4. Notes on Application(1) No change shall be permitted after submission in terms of the contents of the submitted documents.
(2) No document shall be returned for any reason after the application documents are accepted.
(3) Application with incomplete application documents shall not be accepted.
(4) Please note carefully that admission might be withdrawn even after advancement if the contents of thesubmitted documents are found to include false entries.

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5. Documents Required for Application
Documents Required for Application

Remarks〈1〉Application for Admission,
Curriculum Vitae (CV)and Admission Ticket for the Examination

Fill out necessary items on the forms prescribed by
Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science
personally by the applicant.
Affix a photograph (4 cm long × 3 cm wide, upper bo
dy, no headwear, facing forward, taken within the threemonths before application) on the prescribed space on
the “Application for Admission” and the “Admission Ti
cket for Examination.” Before affixing, write the nameof the intended major course of study and your nameon the back of the photographs.

〈2〉Transcript of Graduate School

Submit a certificate issued by the master’s program(master’s course)〈3〉Report of Research Progress Report

Use the form (approx. 2,000 words) prescribed by the
Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science〈4〉Research Planning Sheet

Use the form prescribed by Graduate School ofEnvironmental and Life Science.

〈5〉Sticker of Address

Fill out the necessary items.

〈6〉Copy of Residence Card (both side) or
Original copy of Residence Certificate

If you are not a Japanese citizen, please submit following
documents for the purpose of confirmation of nationality,
name, etc.
・A copy of both sides of the residence card or Original
copy of Residence Certificate (issued by the city ofmunicipality. The status of residence must be specified)・A copy of passport (the page with your name,nationality, and photo)〈7〉Copy of Passport

6. Purpose of Use of Personal Information
Application documents submitted and personal information written on them are used for affairs related theselection of advancement and the selection of Cross-School Flex BMD Course.
However, regarding advancing students, we use their personal information written on the application form,
including name, gender, date of birth, current address, and schools graduated from, as registry data for basic
student information in the academic affairs system at Okayama University.
In addition, successful applicants’ personal information, examinee number and name (kanji/ kana), are used forthe clerical systems for tuition fee debt management and tuition fee exemption at Okayama University.
When application for tuition fee exemption, or scholarships such as those of Japan Student Services
Organization was made, the applicant’s entrance examination results and academic transcript might be used tohandle academic ability judgment related to affairs such as tuition fee exemption.

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3 Issue of Admission Ticket for Examination
Admission tickets for examination will be sent to your prospective supervisor around date stated below. Pleasereceive it from your prospective supervisor.
Examination for October 2022 Advancement
Around August 4, 2022
Examination for April 2023 Advancement

4 Methods for Screening for Advancement
Selection of advancing students shall be made in a comprehensive manner on the basis of results of an oral
examination and document screening.
The oral examination will be conducted mainly concerning the applicant’s progress report of research and theresearch plan document.
If necessary, we will present questions related to English language ability (or Japanese language ability forinternational students) during the oral examination.
When an applicant’s ability can be fully assessed by document screening, etc., the applicant’s oral examination
might be omitted.
(1) Examination for October 2022 Advancement and for April 2023 Advancement
Date
August 22, 2022

Examination Category
Oral Examination

Time

Place of Examination

9:30 a.m. –A prospective supervisor
will notify applicants of
the location later.

Note 1: The date and time of the oral examination above might be changed after applicants are contacted.
Note 2: If no information about the date, time, or place of the oral examination has been received by August 17, please inquire
to the office in charge (P. 17).

5 Announcement of Successful Applicants
Successful applicants will be announced on a bulletin board.

Examination

Date

Examination for
October 2022 Advancement
Examination for

10:00 a.m.
on September 7, 2022

April 2023 Advancement

Place of Bulletin Board
The bulletin board in front of the office ofGraduate School Section, Academic Affairs
Division, Graduate School of Environmental
and Life Science, Okayama University (1F,
Building No. 1, Faculty of Engineering)

Note 1. The examinee numbers of successful applicants will be announced on the bulletin board. A letter of acceptance andother materials will be sent directly to successful applicants dated on the day of the announcement.
Note 2. After the announcement on the bulletin board, the examinee numbers of successful applicants will be posted on the
homepage (https://www.gels.okayama-u.ac.jp/admission/index.html).
Note 3. We will never under any circumstances respond to inquiries by phone, etc. concerning passing or failing theexamination.

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6 Admission Procedures(1) Method of Admission Procedures
Successful applicants will be accepted into the program after having completed the admission procedures.
Details will be separately informed to successful applicants later.
(2) Period of Admission Procedures
The period of admission procedures has been scheduled as follows. However, successful applicants will be
informed about details later.
October 2022 Entrants: September 16, 2022 to September 20, 2022
April 2023 Entrants: March 13, 2023 to March 14, 2023

7 Other(1) Admission Fee and Tuition Fee
No Admission fee is needed.
Tuition fee: 267,900 yen (for half a year); 535,800 yen (for a year) (expected amount)※ When the amount was revised at the time of admission or while at school, the new amount will be applied
from the time of the revision.
In addition, a premium for Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research, etc.
will be needed as an additional expense.

(2) Study Assistance
We have many systems for study assistance: tuition fee exemptions, and scholarships.
(3) Distance Learning Scholarship for Working Students of Graduate School Doctor’s Course
This scholarship is for working students who do not receive any financial support from their companies, etc.
for their study, and those who have a distance of 50 km or more to Okayama University from either theirplace of work or home, where the distance to Okayama University is shorter（hereinafter referred to as "thecommuting place"), and also those who will enroll (or advance to) the University in April with excellent
grades.
Please check following website for more details of eligibility requirements and application procedures
URL； https://www.gels.okayama-u.ac.jp/admission/gels_scholaship.html(4)

Okayama University has established the “Security Export Control Regulations of Okayama University”
under the Security Export Control System based on the “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA)”,and conducts strict screening when accepting foreign students. If you are subjected to this regulation or
FEFTA, you may not be accepted or your desired research activities may be restricted.
For details concerning the Security Export Control System in Japan, please refer to the following website.
URL； https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/anpo/englishpage.html(5)

The entrance examination day and the start time may be postponed in case of Emergency Warning or
Weather Warnings. Therefore, please check the website of the Graduate School before the examination.
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(6)How to request application documents by mail1) Write “Request for Application Documents of Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology,
Doctoral Program” in red on the envelope surface.
2) Please enclose the following things with the envelope;-A stamped and self-addressed envelope. (Stamp: 210yen, Envelope size:240mm×332mm)-A memo written your contact (phone number, e-mail address), name of your prospective professor who
has accepted / will accept and your nationality.
3) Send the envelope with all submissions to the office in charge.
Please note that the mailing address is limited to Japan. (No shipping to foreign countries)(7) If there is anything unclear about application, please inquire to the office in charge below.
Graduate School Section
Academic Affairs Division
Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science
Okayama University
3-1-1, Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
Phone: 086-251-8011
Fax: 086-251-8580
URL of Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science: https://www.gels.okayama-u.ac.jp/

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