2019 年度
Academic Year 2019名古屋大学大学院生命農学研究科
博士後期課程
学生募集要項
一般入試［英語版］
2019 年 10 月入学募集
Guidelines for Admission to the Doctoral Program
October 2019 Enrollment

名古屋大学大学院生命農学研究科
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences
Nagoya University

名古屋大学大学院生命農学研究科のアドミッション・ポリシー（１）入学者受入れの方針
生命農学を探究するために必要な学力を有し，高い専門性を持った指導者や技術者として，知識と能力を社会に役立てようという志をもつ国内外の人材を求めています。
（２）選抜の基本方針「生命農学関連専門科目の知識・理解力と論理的思考力・応用力」を学力検査によって，「英語能力」を外部試験成績によって評価します。また，研究能力を修士論文により評価します。さらに「志望する研究分野に対する明瞭な志向と研究への熱意」，および「その分野に関連する基本的な知識と理解力」を面接・口述試験によって評価し，入学者を選抜します。

個人情報の取り扱いについて出願にあたって提供された住所・氏名・生年月日その他の個人情報は，入学選抜，合格発表，入学手続及びこれらに付随する事項並びに入学後の学務業務における学籍・成績管理を行うた
めのみに利用します。
また，取得した個人情報は適切に管理し，利用目的以外に使用いたしません。
Treatment of information on individuals (at Nagoya University)
Any information regarding individuals which has been obtained from application
documents, shall be used for the purposes of notifications concerning the application in
hand, entrance examinations, announcements of results of entrance examinations,enrollment procedures and any other items subsidiary to these situations. It will also be
used for the administration of the school register and for academic records connected withstudent academic affairs after enrollment. Furthermore, any information obtained
concerning individuals with be treated appropriately, and shall never be used for any
reason other than its administrative purpose.

The following provides information to applicants on admissions to the Doctoral Program,

Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, beginning in
October 2019
1. Requirements for applicantsApplicants for admission to the Doctoral Program at the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences,
Nagoya University must meet one of the following conditions:(1) Applicants who have a master’s degree or a professional degree ,or who will receive a master’s
degree or a professional degree by September 30, 2019.
(2) Applicants who have obtained (or will obtain by September 30, 2019) in a foreign country a
professional degree equivalent to the master’s degree of Nagoya University.
(3) Applicants who have obtained (or will obtain by September 30, 2019) a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree or a professional degree by taking correspondence courses offered in Japan by aforeign school.
(4) Applicants who have obtained (or will obtain by September 30, 2019) a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree or a professional degree in Japan, by completing one of the relevant courses at an
educational institution that is recognized by the authorities of a foreign country as an institution
offering graduate courses and is approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology, Japan (MEXT).
(5) Have completed a course of study at the United Nations University and have received a degree
equivalent to a Master’s degree, or will have completed a course of study at the United Nations
University and will have received a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree by the end of September 30,
2019. The United Nations University refers to the university established by the United Nations
General Assembly’s resolution of December 11, 1972. The university is provided for under Paragraph 2
of Article 1 of the Act on Special Measures (Law No. 72, 1976) concerning the Implementation of theAgreement between the United Nations and Japan relating to the Headquarters of the United Nations
University.
(6) Persons who have completed the curriculum of a foreign school, educational institution designatedunder criterion (4), or the United Nations University; have passed the equivalent of a basic skills
review for doctoral thesis research or is scheduled to pass by September 30, 2019; and have beenrecognized as having scholastic ability equivalent to or higher than that of persons who have amaster's degree.
(7) Applicants approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (1994
Ministry Bulletin, Vol. 123).
Applicants must have either graduated from a university or completed a course of 16 years of formal
education, followed by research for at least two years at a university or research institute. The resultsof this research must be recognized by the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya
University as the equivalent of a master’s degree.
NOTE: See “Candidates applying under requirement (7)” on page 8.
(8) Applicants who are recognized by this Graduate School to be equivalent in academic level to a
graduate student with a master’s degree or a professional degree.
NOTE: See “Candidates applying under requirement (8)” on page 9.

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2. Academic Department/Laboratory offering doctoral programs and maximum
number of enrollment
Applicants must ask the Division/Laboratory in which he/she wishes to study for study topics before
application.
NOTE: See the attached “Laboratories, Areas of Research, and Staff.”

Department

Laboratory

Number to be
admitted

Resources Cycling in Pedosphere，
Forest andEnvironmental
Resource
Scieces※

Forest Environment and Resources，
Forest Hydrology and Disaster Mitigation Science，Forest Ecology，Forest Protection， Forest Resources and Society，

Plant-Soil Systems,

Forest Chemistry，

Biomass Resource Utilization，Wood Physics，Timber Engineering，
System Engineering for Biology
Plant Physiology and Morphology，Plant Genetics and Breeding，Crop Science，Crop Stress Regulation，Horticultural Science，

Plant
Production
Sciences

Plant Pathology，Plant Immunology，Information Sciences in Agricultural Lands，Food Economics，Plant Gene Function，Plant Molecular Breeding，Plant Bioresource，Tropical Bioresources，
Genetic Information for Bioresources，Practical Studies in Africa，
Practical Studies in Asia
Animal Genetics and Breeding，Genome and Epigenome Dynamics，Animal Morphology，Animal Integrative Physiology，Animal Sciences

A Several

Animal Reproduction，Animal Nutrition，Animal Production Science，
Avian Bioscience，Fish Biology，Sericulture and Entomoresources，Applied Entomology
Organic Chemistry，Bioactive Molecules，Chemical Biology of Natural Products，Polymer Chemistry，
Food and Biodynamics，Applied Enzymology，
Molecular Biotechnology，Molecular and Cellular Regulation，Applied
Biosciences

Molecular Bioregulation，Animal Cell Physiology，Nutritional Biochemistry，Soil Biology and Chemistry，Applied Microbiology，Plant Signaling，Biochemistry，
Molecular and Functional Genomics，Photosynthesis Research，
Developmental Signaling Biology，Animal Cell Function，Plant Cell Function，Plant Metabolic System，
Metabolic Balance of Ecosystem※ Students who have been accepted in the Department of Forest and Environmental resource Sciences
have the opportunity to participate in the Integrated Environmental course. This course was initiatedin 2009 in collaboration with the Graduate School of Environmental Studies and offers education,
guidance and research opportunities for suitable graduate students. Further information on this2

program is available from the Students Affairs Section in the Graduate School of Bioagricultural
Sciences.
Applicants must ask the Laboratory in which he/she wishes to study for study topics before
application.
NOTE: See the attached “Laboratories, Areas of Research, and Staff.”

3. Required documents for application(1)(2)

Application form / Photograph Card /Download and fill out the prescribed form from

Examination Registration Cardthe Graduate School website.

A photoA photograph taken within the last three months,
affixed to Photograph card.

(3)

Academic

Transcripts

Original copies of official transcript from theundergraduate school (including liberal arts) andthe graduate school the applicant has attended.
※If they are not written in Japanese or English,
please attach an English translation version.

(4)

Certificate of master’s degree or of being
awarded a master’s degree*(5)

TOEFL or TOEIC score sheet

See Page 4, “6. Examinations”, Item 1 “Submissionof score sheets for foreign language (English)
examination” for details. Applicants exemptedfrom the written examination through application
qualifications do not need to submit these.

(6)

A photo copy of Master’s Thesis (or its

If the Master’s Thesis (or its equivalent) has not

equivalent) and three copies of its

been completed, three copies of its summary insummary (Japanese or English)around 1,500 words English must be submitted at
the time of application.

(7)

Application fee (30,000 yen by postal

Do not fill out the address/name for specified

money order)

receiver on the postal money order from.
http://www.post.japanpost.jp/bank/exchange/
However, applicants who will be graduating from
the Master’s Program of Nagoya University andwill proceed to the Doctoral Program need not pay
the application fee.

(8)

Certificate of receipt

Download and fill out the prescribed form fromthe Graduate School website, writing only
applicant’s name.

(9)

Name/ address card

Download and fill out the prescribed form fromthe Graduate School website.

(10)

Return envelope (For the receipt of the
Examination Form)

A return envelope to examination
registration card. Enclose a self-addressedenvelope (12×23cm) with the Applicant’s adress,
postal code, and name clearly indicated. Affix a
362 yen stamp to the envelope.

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If you reside overseas, enclose a sufficientInternational Reply Coupon (IRC) to cover therequired return postage with your submission,
instead of affixing the stamp.
(11)

Letter of approval for taking examination

Neededonly

forapplicants

workingata

if applicants have a job, using thegovernment/public office or a company. Downloadprescribed form.

and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate
School website.

(12)

Personal History for Foreign Applicants

Download and fill out the prescribed form fromthe Graduate School website.

(13)

A photo Copy of Residence Card (bothNeeded only for applicants without Japanesesides).

nationality, excluding those with official
approval of permanent residency in Japan.

* Applicants who have graduated from a university in China, should print the certificate issued by the
China Academic Degree and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and submit it alongwith other application documents.
The details of this process can be checked on the CDGDC website (http://www.cdgdc.edu.cn). The
issuance of certificates may take time, so applicants should start the process early.
The applicant who has submitted the required certificates to our office through CDGDC within thepast one year, should consult with us.

4. Application Procedures
The completed application form and required items (1) ~ (13) listed above must be submitted to theStudent Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, from 9:00
till 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. from Tuesday, July 2 to Friday, July 5, 2019.
Applications can also be sent by mail to our Section. (Address: Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya
464-8601)
When sending by mail, indicate on the envelope “Application for Graduate School (Doctoral
Program)” in red ink. It must reach us by 16:00 on July 5, 2019 via registered mail.

5. Notice
The applicant cannot make any changes or ask for a refund after submitting the application form.
Applicants who are residing in a country other than Japan should consult the Student Affairs
Section before submitting documents.

6. Examinations(1) Submission of score sheets for foreign language (English) examination (Applicants underrequirement (7) or (8) must submit it.)
TOEFL or TOEIC scores will be used as the means of assessment for the foreign language(English) examination. Note: Applicants fulfilling requirements (1),(2),(3),(4),(5) or (6), areexempted.
1. Examination Method
Submit the score sheet for the results of TOEFL, TOEIC or both. There will be no written
examination. The score from either TOEFL or TOEIC will be calculated using the following method,4

and will be adopted as your foreign language (English) score.
If the applicant submits both TOEFL and TOEIC scores, these will be converted and the higherscore will be adopted.
■For TOEFL
English score = 50 + (TOEFL-iBT score – 50) × 5/3(converted scores of 100 points or higher will

all be treated as 100 points)■For TOEIC
English score = TOEIC score/ 10＊Any converted score of less than 50 points will count as a failing score. In this case, please be awarethat the application fee is still non-refundable.
2. Eligible scores
Scores from either TOEFL-iBT or TOEIC (Listening & Reading Test)

can be submitted.

TOEFL-ITP, TOEIC Institutional Program (IP) Tests, TOEIC (Speaking & Writing Test), TOEIC(Speaking Test), and TOEIC (Bridge Test)

will not be accepted. International applicants withTOEIC-PBT scores should consult with the Student Affairs Section before submitting documents.
3. Submission of score sheets
For TOEFL, an original of the Examinee Score Report should be submitted with the application
documents by July 5, 2019.
For TOEIC, an original of the Official Score Certificate should be submitted with the application
documents by July 5, 2019.
*TOEFL the Examinee Score Report can be returned if a self-addressed envelope (12×23cm) is
enclosed, with a 362 yen stamp affixed.

TOEIC

Official

Score

Certificates

cannotbereturned.
4. Period of validity of score sheets
Only scores for tests taken within 2 years of the month of the entrance examination (i.e. August 26,
2017 or later) will be accepted.
(2) Oral examination
Date: August 26 (Mon), 2019

Time: one and half hours during 10:00 to 17:00(or Date: August 27 (Tue), 2019

Time: one and half hours during 9:00 to 12:00)(Details will be notified on August 26 (Mon))
Matter of Oral Examination
Fundamental knowledge in the target academic area in which the applicant wishes to study, researchplan, master’s thesis, etc., and proficiency of foreign language (English)(3) Place of Examination
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences,
Nagoya University (School of Agricultural Sciences)
500m eastward from the city bus stop “Nagoyadaigaku” or the subway station “Nagoyadaigaku”,
or 500m southward from the subway station “Higashiyama-koen”

7. Announcement of examination results
Date: August 28 (Wednesday, evening), 2019
Place: Noticed board at Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences (It will be posted on Graduate5School of Bioagricultural Science website: http://www.agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp)
NOTE: Applicants will also be notified by mail.

8. Enrollment Procedures(1) Detailed enrollment procedures will be notified by mail beginning in September, 2019.
(2) Registration fee: 282,000 yen (expected)(3) Tuition: 267,900 yen per semester (535,800 yen per year)(expected)

NOTE: In case of any revision in tuition, the new rate will be made effective on and after the dateof revision.
(4) Registration date: Thursday, September 19 / Friday, September 20, 2019 (scheduled)

9. Others(1) Further notifications for the examination will be given on the notice board on the date of
examination. Examinees must be seated in the examination room 20 minutes before the examination
starts.
(2) For applicants with disabilities or other special needs
Applicants with disabilities or other special needs that require reasonable accommodations andadjustments for taking the entrance examinations due to their disabilities or other special needs
should submit the following documents to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of
Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University by June 5, 2019 (Wednesday).
1) Application form for reasonable accommodations or adjustments: On A4 size paper in the format
of your choice, please provide information regarding the condition of your disabilities or otherspecial needs, which specific accommodations and adjustments are required for you to take theentrance exam and why they are necessary.
2) Medical certificate, any certificates of your disability (e.g., “Shogaisya-techo” in Japan), etc.:
Applicants must submit Medical Certificates or other alternative documentation that provides
detailed information regarding the limitation on a major life activities caused by the disabilities
or other special needs, and provides sufficient justification for the requested accommodations or
adjustments. (Copies acceptable)
3) Third Party Statements: Applicants must obtain and submit statements from third parties thatare familiar with the applicant's disabilities or special needs and can attest to the resulting
limitation on a major life activities and required accommodations (Observations and opinionsfrom medical professionals, relevant faculty from the applicant's school, and other specialists)
4) Other Documents: Applicants may, if desired, submit additional documentation providing
additional information regarding their disabilities or other special needs and the recommended
accommodations or adjustments.
For inquiries regarding reasonable accommodations or adjustments for taking the entrance
examination or while attending Nagoya University, please feel free to contact the Student Affairs
Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University by the application deadline.

610. For more information on the examinations, ask:
Student Affairs Section,
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601
TEL: (052) 789-4967(English), 4299(Japanese)
E-mail: kyomu@agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp
http://www.agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp< Changes in examination schedule and procedures due to unforeseen circumstances >The examination schedule and selection measures may be modified in the event of an outbreak ofinfectious disease or other unforeseen circumstances. Please check the website regularly for thelatest notices, especially in the days preceding the application and examination periods.
■ Website of Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University(Admission Information)
http://www.agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp/english/admission/index.html■ Contact info:
Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences,
Nagoya University
Tel (052)789-4967, 4299

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Candidates Applying under Requirement (7)1. Candidates applying under Requirement (7) must meet the following conditions:
By September 30, 2019, applicants must have graduated from a university, followed by research forat least 2 years at a research institute. Applicants must also have published research papers, books,
made research presentations, or hold patents recognized as the equivalent of a master’s thesis or
above.
2. Application for Certificate of Approval as Eligible Applicant.
Applicants under Requirement (7) must either submit or mail the following documents ①～⑨ by oron Friday, June 14, 2019 to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences,
Nagoya University. The set of documents, if mailed, should have “Application for Certificate ofApproval as Eligible Applicant.” written in red ink on the envelope, and be sent by registered mail.
Applicants will be notified of the results by Friday, June 28, 2019.
Documents required:① Application Form for the application under Requirement (7)Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
② Certificate of graduation from a university③ Summary of research results.
It should be made up in paper style by the applicant, with approx. 4,000 characters in Japanese(1,500 words in English). Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School
website.
④ Bibliography
Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
⑤ Certificate of academic backgroundDownload and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website. The form should besigned by the applicant’s academic advisor or other proper authority.
⑥ Letter of recommendation written by the head or other proper authority of the belonging
Institution. Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
⑦ A copy of research papers, books, research presentations, or patents, etc.
⑧ Personal History for Foreign Applicants
Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
⑨ A return envelope to receive results of the application. Enclose a self-addressed envelope (12×23cm) with a 362 yen stamp affixed.
3. Application Procedures
The candidates approved as Eligible Applicants can apply for admission to the Doctoral Program bysubmitting the set of documents specified on page3.
The set of documents for application must be submitted to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate
School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 4:00
p.m. from Tuesday, July 2 to Friday, July 5, 2019. Applications can also be sent by mail to our office.
(Address: Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601)
When sending by mail, indicate on the envelope “Application for Graduate School” in red ink. It
must reach us by July 5, 2019 by registered mail.
4. Notice
Application documents cannot be altered or returned after submission for any reason. The
application fee will not be returned or refunded.

8Candidates Applying under Requirement (8)1. Candidates applying under Requirement (8) must meet the following conditions:Applicants under Requirements (8) must be recognized by the Graduate School of Bioagricultural
Sciences, Nagoya University to be equivalent in academic level to a graduate student with a master’s
degree or a professional degree, and must reach 24 years old by September 30, 2019.
* Applicants who have graduated from any school in China must ask the Student Affairs Section,
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences for details.
2. Application for Certificate of Approval as Eligible Applicant.
Applicants under Requirement (8) must either submit or mail the following documents by or on
Friday, June 14, 2019 to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences,
Nagoya University. The set of documents, if mailed, should have “Application for Certificate ofApproval as Eligible Applicant.” written in red ink on the envelope, and be sent by registered mail.
Applicants will be notified of the results by Friday, June 28, 2019.
Documents required:①

Application Form for the application under Requirement (8)Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.

②

Reference material showing that the applicant is equivalent in academic level to a graduate

student with a master’s degree or a professional degree;*Submit one or more relevant materials listed below. For example: 1) or3)
1) Applicants who have graduated or will be graduating from a junior college, technical college, special
school or other school:- Diploma or certificate of graduation/ expected graduation- Official transcript (academic record)- Syllabus
2) Applicants who have technical/ professional career:- Certificate of employment, specifying its period and matter of tasks, and report of his/her careerachievements prepared by the applicant (form not specified).
3) Applicants with academic work:- Certificate of academic backgroundDownload and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website. The form should besigned by the applicant’s academic advisor or other proper authority.
- Bibliography
Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
-Summary of research results
It should be made up in paper style by the applicant, with approx. 4,000 characters in Japanese(1,500 words in English). Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
4) Applicants with published research papers or books, research presentations, patents, etc.:- Any reference material showing each
③ Others- Any material for examination purposes (e.g.: Letter of recommendation)④ Personal History for Foreign Applicants
Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
⑤ A return envelope to receive results of the application. Enclose a self-addressed envelope (12cm×23cm) with a 362 yen stamp affixed.
3. Application Procedures

9The candidates approved as Eligible Applicants can apply for admission to the Doctoral Program bysubmitting the set of documents specified on page 3.
The set of documents for application must be submitted to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate
School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 4:00
p.m. from Tuesday, July 2 to Friday, July 5, 2019. Applications can also be sent by mail to our office.
(Address: Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601)
When sending by mail, indicate on the envelope “Application for Graduate School” in red ink. It
must reach us by July 5, 2019 by registered mail.
4. Notice
Application documents cannot be altered or returned after submission for any reason. The
application fee will not be returned or refunded.

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攻Department

Doctoral

Programof

Academic

Year 2018（Aug.2018）
合格者数

入学定員

志願者数

受験者数

Admission

Number of

Number of

Quota

ApplicantsExaminees

A Several

1［0］
（1）

1［0］
（1）

1［0］
（1）

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0［0］
（0）

0［0］
（0）

0［0］
（0）

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0［0］
（0）

0［0］
（0）

0［0］
（0）

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1［1］
（0）

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（0）

2［1］
（1）

2［1］
（1）

2［1］
（1）

Number of
Successful
Applicants

森林・環境資源科学専攻
Forest and Environmental
Resources Sciences
植物生産科学専攻
Plant Production Sciences
動物科学専攻Animal Sciences
応用生命科学
Applied Biosciences
計Total注）［ ］：distinguished students who are holding a job（）: foreign students

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