Doctor of Economics (DEcon) Programter- Application Guidelines / Forms -Fall Semester 2024

Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1
DEcon Program Overview ............................................................................................................. 1
Degree Conferred ........................................................................................................................... 2
Number of Students Admitted Each Year ...................................................................................... 2
Language Requirement................................................................................................................... 2
List of prospective Supervisors ...................................................................................................... 2
Types of Qualification Required .................................................................................................... 3
Application Period.......................................................................................................................... 4
Application Materials ..................................................................................................................... 4
Key Addresses and URL ................................................................................................................ 8
Privacy Policy................................................................................................................................. 8
Applicants Who Need Assistance .................................................................................................. 9
Evaluation of Applicants ................................................................................................................ 9
Announcement of Final Results ................................................................................................... 10
Admission Fee and Tuition .......................................................................................................... 10
TOEFL / IELTS............................................................................................................................ 10
How to Pay the Application Fee................................................................................................... 11
Scholarship ................................................................................................................................... 12
Housing ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Visa............................................................................................................................................... 16

Introduction
In April 2022, the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Saitama University(SU) launched a new doctoral-level economics and business administration program, the DEcon
program. Contemporary society is witnessing a transformation toward a knowledge-based society
wherein new knowledge, information, and technology provide a vital foundation for human action
in various political, economic, and social arenas. At the same time, advancing globalization is
stimulating a remarkable upsurge in the international mobility of people, goods, and capital,
thereby further promoting the interdependence of nations. Asia is one of the most culturally andeconomically dynamic regions of this increasingly interdependent global society, a fact that
underscores the importance of research and education that deepens our understanding of this partof the world. In accordance with these trends, the Department of Economics, Graduate School of
Humanities and Social Sciences aims to cultivate graduates who are well suited to serve as
outstanding intellectual leaders in this knowledge-based global society.

DEcon Program Overview
In response to the requirements of this knowledge-based globalizing society, the university
has provided new learning opportunities for a broad mix of Japanese students, international
students, and working adults. One such innovation addresses the needs of graduate students whowish to pursue a doctoral degree in economics and management in English by offering the DEcon
program. All classwork and thesis supervision are conducted in English. Students wishing to begin
or continue Japanese language studies after their entrance into the university are encouraged to doso (we offer both beginning and advanced Japanese language instruction), but language study is
not compulsory.
Graduates of the DEcon program will be well prepared to fill professional positions as anindependent and qualified researchers in academics or international organizations, industries,
governments, non-profit organizations in either Japan or their home country.

The DEcon program, comprising classes on advanced economics and management studies,
rests on the accumulated store of years of fieldwork by numerous faculty who excelled in systems
design and policy recommendation and were committed to creating new socioeconomic models.
Students enrolled in this program will work to create innovative theoretical frameworks andanalytical methods to solve socioeconomic challenges that each student tackles. After completingthe DEcon program, the graduates are expected to contribute to developing a new intellectual
frontier of economic and social development that they work for.
We welcome motivated students from all over the world and look forward to your application.

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Degree Conferred
Doctor of Economics or Doctor of Business Administration

Number of Students Admitted Each Year
There is no particular number of students admitted for the DEcon program, while the total
number admitted for Doctor program for economics and business administration is 12, including
the existing doctoral program instructed in Japanese. The School will decide on the number ofstudents admitted to the DEcon program based on the results of the evaluations of the applicants.

Language Requirement
All the lectures and seminars will be conducted in English, and students are therefore required
to have a good command of English.

List of Prospective Supervisors
Faculty members available for the supervision of DEcon program students and their areas ofresearch are as follows (in the alphabetical order);Name
AOKI KeikoARUGA Kentaka

Research area
Experimental & Behavioural Economics
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

ASADA Hidekatsu

Economic Policy

BOLT Timothy Barry
ENDO Tamaki
IHARA Motoi
KAWABATA Yasuko
KITTILAKSANAWONG Wiboon
MARUMO Kohei
NAGASHIMA Masaharu
NAKAGAWA Shinobu
NOH Sung-Chul
OSADA Takeshi
PARK Youngwon
SHI Jin
TAKAHASHI Masayuki

International Trade; Health Economics
Asian Economy
Asian Business and Japanese Enterprises
International Marketing
Comparative Studies of Management
Advanced Econometrics
Economic Development in Asia
Japanese Economy
Japanese-style Management
Money, Banking and Financial Markets
Global Business Strategy
Supply Chain Management
Public Finance and Socioeconomic
Development in Japan
Urban Planning in Japan and Asia

UCHIDA Naomi

Detailed information on the faculty staff members in this list is available at:
http://s-read.saitama-u.ac.jp/researchers/search_en2

Types of Qualification Required
Applicants should meet any one of the following criteria:(1) Those who have earned a master's degree or professional degree or are expected to earn itfrom a university in Japan by September 30, 2024;(2) Those who have been granted any degree equivalent to a master's degree or professional

degree in any foreign country or are expected to be granted it by September 30, 2024;(3) Those who have completed correspondence courses provided by any foreign school inJapan and have been granted any degree equivalent to a master's degree or professional
degree or are expected to be granted it by September 30, 2024;(4) Those who have been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology (see below); and(5) Those who have been recognized by the Graduate School as having the scholastic abilityof or higher than those who have earned a master's degree as a result of an individual
examination of application eligibility and have reached the age of 24 or will reach the ageof 24 by September 30, 2024 (see below).
Certification of the Application Eligibility (4) and (5)(1) The scope of "Those who have been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology" as stipulated in the Application Eligibility criteria (4)refer to those who satisfy the following requirements (i) and (ii):(i) Those who have engaged in research at a university or research institute for two (2) years

or longer after graduating from a university or completing the 16-year programs of school
education in any foreign country; and(ii) Those who have research results that are deemed equivalent to or higher than a master's

degree thesis in terms of books, academic papers, academic presentations, academic reports,
or patents.
(2) The scope of "Those who have been recognized by the Graduate School as having thescholastic ability as or higher than those who have earned a master's degree as a result of
an individual examination of application eligibility and have reached the age of 24 or willreach the age of 24 by September 30, 2024)" stipulated in the Application Eligibility
criteria (5) refers to those who satisfy the following requirements (i) and (ii):(i) Those who have graduated from a university, college, college of technology, specialized

training college, or vocational school, or have completed any other educational facility, andhave business experience at a university or other research institute, or in the politics or
economy-related field; and(ii) Those who have research results that are deemed equivalent to or higher than a master's

degree thesis in terms of books, academic papers, academic presentations, academic reports,
or patents.
3(3) The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences will conduct an examination forthe certification of the application eligibility and refrain from receiving the application
documents until the examination is finished.
Nov. 7, 2023 – Nov. 22, 2023: Application Eligibility Assessment Period(If your eligibility is (4) or (5), application materials 1-6 except 7-9 MUST reach us byNovember 22, 2023)

Application Period1) Nov. 7, 2023 – Nov. 22, 2023: Draft research plan confirmation period
Before sending the application documents, all the applicants are requested to send a draft
research proposal with the name of a prospective supervisor listed on page 2 via the
Administrative Office of the Department of Economics, Graduate School of Humanities
and Social Sciences Secretariat by e-mail (mecon@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp) in this period.
A prospective supervisor will send confirmation if a draft research plan is deemed appropriate
for supervision in light of his/her expertise and current capacity of supervising students.
Your application will not be accepted if you do not receive this confirmation.
2) Dec. 1, 2023 - Feb. 2, 2024: Application Period(All application materials MUST reach us by Feb. 2, 2024)
All the dates are in Japan Standard Time.

Application Materials
1. Application Forms
Regarding the application forms, please enter the following: your profile number; name; dateof birth; nationality; address; phone number; e-mail address; academic background; employment
history; research activity history; an English proficiency test score for the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or anequivalent test; grade point average (GPA) (if available); two academic references;1 intended fieldof study; statement of financial support; any request for special needs; and a research plan orstatement of purpose and the name of the prospective academic supervisor who confirmed yourdraft research plan.2 Then submit the completed application forms and other documents by postal
mail to:Economics Department,
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Saitama University
255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku,
Saitama City 338-8570
JAPAN

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1. Provide the names, affiliations, addresses, work phone numbers, and official e-mail addresses of
two persons you have asked to fill in the Recommendation Forms.
2. The research plan or statement of purpose must include the title of your research, what you havestudied so far, what you wish to study in the program, and your future career goals (approx. 2,000
words). Students applying to the DEcon program must include a specific topic and a tangible researchplan to complete the doctorate thesis. Therefore, your research plan needs to clarify the researchquestions to be explored and your intended "value-added" to proceeding literature in the research area.

2. Writing sample
Please submit a sample of your written works up to three, which can be a copy of your master's
thesis or another relevant published paper that demonstrates your research capabilities. Pleaseattach abstract up to 250 words of each paper. Print your name in English on the upper left-handcorner of the first page.

3. Academic transcripts for postgraduate (master’s level) education
Academic transcripts must include the school's official seals or signatures. Please submit thetranscripts for all the schools that you attended if they were transferred between schools. Moreover,be sure to submit standards for grade assessment. If a course title, a grade, or any other informationin the certificates contains codes or abbreviations, an explanation should be provided.
Applicants who graduated or expected to graduate the MEcon course of Saitama University do
not need submit this document.
4. Certificate of graduation (or prospective graduation) from an institute of higher
education
The certificate of graduation (or prospective graduation) must include the School's official sealor signature. Submission of the photocopy of the certificate is not acceptable. Applicants who
obtained a master's degree from a school in a country other than Japan should also submit acertificate of degree conferment unless the degree conferment can be confirmed on academictranscripts.
Applicants who graduated or expected to graduate the MEcon course of Saitama University do
not need submit this document.

5. Documents showing other strengths related to academic works (e.g., command of
the Japanese language)If available, please submit these documents.
6. Document validating your nationality and residence status
This document may be, for example, a copy of your passport or a certificate issued by anembassy office in Japan. It should be prepared in English; accordingly, attach a translation if

5issued in any other language. If you reside in Japan, you must also submit a certified copy of yourresidence record.

7. English proficiency test scores or university certificate
All applicants whose native language is NOT English or who have not completed theirbachelor's or master's degree in English as the medium of instruction must submit test scores fromTOEFL, IELTS, or an equivalent proficiency test. Applicants with TOEFL or IELTS scores musthave their official scores directly sent from the testing institution. Specifically, the Educational
Testing Service (ETS) institutional code for SU is 7673. Note that in all cases, only the results oftests taken after June 1, 2021 will be considered valid for your application. (See “TOEFL/ IELTS”
on pages 10-11).
Applicants with scores from an equivalent proficiency test must submit them together with theirother application materials.

［Special Remarks on English Language Requirement Waivers］
1) The English language requirement will be waived if the applicant is a native English speakeror completed their bachelor's or master's degree in English as the medium of instruction in
the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or English-language
universities in Canada, South Africa, India, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
2) Applicants who completed their bachelor's or master's degree in English as the medium of
instruction in countries other than those listed in 1) above need not submit TOEFL or IELTS
scores but must instead provide an official letter from the university certifying that English
was the language of instruction (except for applicants who completed the MEcon program of
Saitama University)
8. Two Applicant Recommendation Forms
You will need to submit Applicant Recommendation Forms from two persons qualified to judge
your academic abilities. You must provide at least one reference from someone who can commenton your readiness for doctorate-level studies—preferably a professor who taught you. These
references should describe your academic work in detail. If you have completed significant
independent research, such as a thesis, the admissions committee will expect one of theserecommendations from your thesis supervisor. References must be submitted via therecommendation form. Subsequently, each recommendation form must be sealed in an envelopewith the writer's seal or signature over the flap.

69. Application Fee Remittance Certificate
Please pay the application fee of 30,000 yen following the directions below. Applicants whoare expected to complete the MEcon program of Saitama University in September 2024 do notneed to pay the application fee.
(See how to pay the application fee on page 11)
When you have completed the payment procedures, please print out the Proof of Payment form,
and paste it onto the attached sheet for the application fee certificate for submission with theapplication documents.
In the case of applicants by the Eligibility (4) or (5) (see page 3), this fee is payable only after
the department confirms the eligibility.
Note that the application fee received by the University is NON-refundable.

［ Important Points on Completing Application Materials and Submitting Your
Applications］
1) The application procedure slightly varies depending on the individual's eligibility profile.
2) Required application materials should include the following forms:•

Application Form 1•

Application Form 2•

Application Form 3•

Applicant Recommendation Form (2)•Attachment Sheet for Application Fee Remittance Certificate

Please be sure to download, print out, complete, and submit all of these forms, in addition tothe other required application materials (described on pages 4-7).

3) Do not use nicknames or abbreviations when writing names on the application documents.
You must write your name in Roman letters, as it appears in your passport.
4) It is recommended that documents be sent by registered express mail or an equivalent air
courier (e.g., Federal Express, DHL, UPS).

5) No changes to any of the documents are allowed after submission.

76) For non-English-language documents, the document-issuing school or authority must provide
a corresponding English or Japanese translation of the original language. If the School or
authority does not provide such a service, the documents must be translated and verified byan outside translation organization and certified to be the same as those issued by the schoolor authority. Please be sure to submit both the original documents and the certified translations.
7) Application documents submitted cannot be returned.
8) If, after admission, it is discovered that any of the documents have been falsified or any
necessary details or documents have been omitted, admission will be cancelled, even in theevent that the candidate has already matriculated to the university.

Key Addresses and URL
1) All documents, except application material 7, must be sent to the following address:
Department of Economics
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Saitama University
255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku,
Saitama City 338-8570
JAPAN
E-mail of Office of the DEcon program: mecon@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp
2) Website: http://hss.saitama-u.ac.jp/english/index.html

Privacy Policy
SU is committed to protecting the individual privacy of applicants and students by restricting
the use of all collected information as specified by the Policies on the Protection of Personal
Information Held by Saitama University based on the Act on the Protection of Personal
Information Held by Independent Administrative Agencies. In accordance with these policies, theinformation on this application may be used by SU officials only for appropriate administrative
purposes.

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Applicants Who Need Assistance
For applicants with physical disabilities or who need assistance, please consult with the
Department of Economics, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences in advance.

Evaluation of Applicants
The evaluation of applicants involves a two-stage process: an initial review of the
documentation and an interview. The interview will be conducted only with applicants who havepassed the initial documentary review.
Document Review
The Document Review will be the principal method of selecting applicants for admission.
Applicants may be rejected on the examination of their research plan and profile. The researchplan should get the confirmation by the prospective supervisor and the plan will be assessed byadditional faculty academic staff.
In-Person Interview by Zoom
An interview with each applicant by SU academic staff is scheduled to be conducted in March2024 to determine the final candidates for admission. The time and date for the interviews arearranged by e-mail. The interviews are conducted online (Zoom). Accordingly, if the applicant
fails to reply to the e-mail within the designated period, the applicant will be automaticallydisqualified for the interview. The interview may be waived for extraordinarily competent
applicants who receive notifications via e-mail.
［Important points concerning online interviews］
Please review and adjust your PC environment. You must prepare the following items for theinterview and test your equipment and software together well before the interview.
1) Software: Zoom should be used for the interview unless otherwise specified.
2) Internet connection: Broadband (i.e., high-speed Internet connectivity) is strongly
recommended
3) Equipment: You need a built-in or separate web camera and microphone.

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Announcement of Final Results
The results of the screening process are announced by e-mail. The applicants who pass the final
selections will be notified by e-mail by the end of May 2024.

Admission Fee and Tuition
Successful applicants must complete the admission procedure by postal mail by the designateddate. Failure to do so is regarded as a withdrawal from the program.
Incoming students must pay a full admission fee of 282,000 Japanese yen at the time of theadmission procedure. Applicants who are expected to complete the MEcon program of Saitama
University in September 2024 do not need to pay the admission fee.
［Notes］
1) The tuition for the first semester will be 267,900 yen (535,800 yen for the whole year). The
admission fee and tuition are for 2024 and are subject to change. Tuition is subject to change
during the years of enrollment, and the revised tuition must be paid from the time the changetakes place.
2) Tuition/Admission Fee Exemptions may be provided to a limited number of applicants inspecial cases.
3) Further information will be provided to applicants who pass the final selections.

TOEFL / IELTS
The official score report MUST reach us by February 2, 2024.
1） The Official Score Report of the TOEFL test must be sent directly from the ETS to the SU.
The official score report is different from the examinee score report sent to individual
examinees. Please make sure you make arrangements early, using the following institutional
codes, so the Official Score Report will arrive at SU by the deadline. The TOEFL
administration offices in each country explain the procedure for requesting the official score
report to be issued, the number of days required for issuing the official score report, etc., on
their websites. Also, keep the Score Report Request Acknowledgement sent to you from the
ETS after requesting the Official Score Report to be issued just in case the graduate schoolneeds to verify the fact that you made a request to the ETS.
Saitama U MEcon Pro Institutional Code: 7673
2） The IELTS Test Report Form must be sent directly from the IELTS administration office ineach country to SU. The test report form is different from the one that is sent to applicants
taking the IELTS. Please make sure you make arrangements early, so the test report form will10

arrive at SU by the deadline. The IELTS administration office in each country will explain
the procedure for requesting the test report form to be issued, the number of days required for
issuing the test report form, etc., on their website. Use the following address:
Saitama U DEcon Pro 255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku,
Saitama City 338-8570
JAPAN

How to Pay the Application Fee
Application Fee: 30,000 yen
Early payment of the application fee is recommended. This fee must be received in Japan by
February 2, 2024 or earlier. When making payments, fees may be applied. Any and all such
fees are the responsibility of the applicant.
If you currently live in Japan, Payment Method 1 cannot be used. Instead, please use
Payment Method 2.
Payment Method 1: (For Applicants living outside Japan)
Follow the instruments on the Online Payment of Graduate Schools, Saitama University
website at http://www.saitama-u.ac.jp/student/life/expenses_faq/saitama-u.flywire.pdf
Please enter 000 as your student ID in the "Information for Saitama University" location.
When you have completed the payment procedures, print out the Proof of Payment form, andpaste it onto the "Attachment sheet for the Application Fee Remittance Certificate" for submission
with the application documents.
Note: If payment is not made before the deadline, the application will be automaticallycancelled. In addition, it should be noted that this payment period is shorter for those who apply
just before the application deadline.
If you cannot pay by Flywire, please contact us at: mecon@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp
Payment Method 2: (For applicants living in Japan)
Please make a payment at a convenience store. Please see the guide "コンビニエンスストアでの入学検定料支払方法" included near the end of these guidelines. Be sure to paste 取扱明細書/収納証明書 onto the Attachment Sheet for Application Fee Remittance Certificate with theapplication documents.

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Scholarship
Ⅰ Government Scholarship
1. Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarshiphttps://www.jasso.go.jp/en/index.html(1) Research Program for the MEXT Honor Scholarship for Privately Financed
International Students
The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) offers the Reservation Program for the
MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students (hereafter"Reservation Program for Honors Scholarship") to students who attend a university or otherinstitutions of higher education in Japan. In conjunction with this scholarship, JASSO
sponsors a reservation program that sets aside scholarships 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 SU's or the DEcon Program MEET
these criteria, although a scholarship is not always guaranteed.
The Reservation Program for Honors Scholarship (graduate level) is paid monthly in theamount determined for that Japanese school year (April-March). This amount is subject tochange each year. For reference, the monthly stipend for the 2023 school year was 48,000
yen.
After a scholarship has been reserved for an applicant, it is awarded for a certain period
based on the time that the applicant enrolls in a Japanese graduate school. For students
enrolled in the DEcon Program in October 2024, the duration of the scholarship is six months,
from October 2024 to March 2025. Students need to compete for the MEXT (regular) Honors
Scholarships or other scholarships for privately financed international students during thesubsequent period.
All applications must be processed through SU. Direct applications by students will not be
accepted. The application for the Reservation Program for Honors Scholarship must be madeafter matriculation.

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［Important Points on Other Scholarships Related to the Reservation Program for
Honors Scholarship］
The Reservation Program for Honors Scholarship cannot be awarded to students scheduled
to receive one of the government or non-government/private scholarships.
(2) MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
Privately financed international students studying at SU are eligible to apply for the MEXT
Honors Scholarship offered by JASSO. Applications for the scholarship should be madethrough SU. Please note that the JASSO scholarship is highly competitive.
2. Foreign Government Scholarships
Foreign government scholarships are available for those who are dispatched to Japan to
study by the government of their home country. Please inquire about the relevant authority inyour country for further details.
Foreign government scholarship recipients will receive priority in their housing
applications for the International House.

II DEcon Program Scholarships
Partial Scholarship
The Economics Society offers 200,000 yen to every first-year international student who
matriculates in the DEcon program and moves to Japan from abroad, but only if they do notreceive any support from any other scholarship covering their travel expenses.

III Non-Government and Private Scholarship
Every year, approximately 30 private organizations award scholarships to students. Althoughboth the number of recipients and the amount paid are limited, we proactively advertise andrecommend international students for these private scholarships.
For more information, check the website below:
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/by-style/pamphlet/
For further information, please contact:
Study in Japan Unit, Information Service Division, Student Exchange Department
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
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2-2-1 Aomi, Koto-ku,
Tokyo 135-8630
JAPAN
Tel: +81 3 (5520) 6111
Fax: +81 3(5520) 6121
The Office of International Affairs
Saitama University
255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku,
Saitama City 338-8570 JAPAN
Tel: +81 48(858)9061
Fax: +81 48(858)9675
ryugaku@gr.saitama-.ac.jp

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The following chart shows scholarships offered by JASSO (i.e., MEXT Honors Scholarships), foreign governments, or otherorganizations for privately financed international students.

1) JASSO

1) Reservation Program for the MEXT Honors
Scholarship

Apply through SU after matriculation. See
pages 12-13.

2) MEXT Honors Scholarship

Selection after enrollment.

1) Foreign Government Scholarship

Contact your home country's government as soon
as possible if applying.

2) Scholarship from private and non-governmentalorganizations in Japan.

Apply on your own after enrollment.

3) Scholarships from private and non-governmentalorganizations in your home country.

Apply on your own.

22) Foreign Government,
Private or Non- governmental
Organization

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Housing
International House
The International House is a quality housing complex for international students, researchers, faculty,
and administrative staff of SU that aims to promote multicultural exchanges and mutual understanding.
The commuting time to SU is five minutes on foot. The International House has furnished two rooms,
family rooms, and single rooms with Internet connections.
Applications to stay in the International House are accepted in July (moving in October) and January(moving in April). Those wishing to move into the International House should forward theirapplications to the Office of International Affairs. Please understand that because the number of rooms
is limited, an application does not guarantee a room in the facility. The maximum allowed period ofresidency is one year.
As of 2023, international students with Japanese government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) or foreign
government scholarships will be given priority in their housing applications for theInternational House.
For more information and an application form, please visit the following website:
http://en.saitama-u.ac.jp/studentlife/accommodation-for-international-students-2/

Visa
If you are not a Japanese citizen or a permanent resident, you must hold a proper visa to stay in Japan.
For those who need a student visa, the university will support your visa application by issuing acertificate of eligibility (COE) and other necessary documents.
To obtain student visas, applicants must demonstrate that they have the financial means to support
themselves as students in Japan.

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APPLICATION FORM 1

For DEcon program Applicant

ApplicantReference Number

Profile Number(i - x)The application form should be typewritten, or neatly handwritten in block lettersusing the Roman alphabet (unless otherwise specified).

For official use only
Attach a photo ofyourself taken within
the last 3 months.
Write your name andnationality in block
letters on the back of
the photo.
(H: 40mm, W: 30mm)

1. Applicant Information
Family Name:
Given Names:
Name in Chinese Characters (if applicable):
Nationality:

Date of Birth:DD

Gender: □ Male □ Female

MM

YYYY

Marital Status: □ Single □ Married

Permanent Address:
City/State
Phone: [Country]

Postal Code
Mobile: [Country code]

Country code

E-mail Address:
Mailing Address (if different from above):
City/State
Phone: [Country

Postal Code]Country code

Emergency Contact:
Name:

Relation to Applicant:Phone: []Email Address:

Country code

2. Academic Background
Please fill in each blank or circle the number corresponding to the university/equivalent institution
you attend(ed).
Qualifications For Admission(Master’s degree)
1

National

2

Public3

Private4

Foreign(Official Name of School)

Date of Graduation(Expected / Completed)(Faculty)( MM / YYYY )(Department)(Degree Name)

Date of Entrance( MM / YYYY )Please list all schools you have attended or are attending in reverse chronological order.
Academic Background
Period of Attendance(MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)

Name of School (including department and major)
Graduate School(Expected/Completed)－

Undergraduate－－

Upper Secondary
School－Lower Secondary
School－Elementary
Education

3. Current Status and Work Experience / Research Activities or Other activities
In reverse chronological order, please list all work experience/activities including your current position or
status.
List positions you have held (other than as a student), including professional experience, laboratory work, or
occupations. Include military service and teaching experience, if any.
Complete this section clearly and correctly, and include the time period, name of organization, division and position.
(sample) 09/2012 - 11/2014
AAA Co. Ltd., BBB Division, Assistant Manager

Period of Employment(MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)

Employment Record
Name of Organization, Division, Position

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－

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List articles, books, or other material published, and any inventions patented.

List academic honors, prizes, fellowships, scholarships, traineeships, or honorary scholarships you have received,or honor societies to which you have been elected.

If there is insufficient space to outline all your achievements or activities on this page, please attach additionalpage(s).

4. References
List names and addresses of persons whom you have asked to fill in the Recommendation Forms.
Name

Affiliation

Address

Work Phone No.

E-mailRelationship

5. Name of the prospective supervisor who confirmed your research plan＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿
6.

Statement of Financial Support
Please indicate your planned source of financial support while studying. You may choose more than one.
□ Grants/Scholarship (confirmed sources only)□ Employer □ Government □ Other

Name of Provider□ Self supported□ Family supported□ Loan7.

Applicants with Special Needs
Do you wish to request special support service at Saitama University?
□ Yes □ No
If you do, please contact us via email at mecon@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp.

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Test Score Information
TOEFL Test
Test Date:

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iBT Scores:
Reading

Listening

Speaking

Section1

Section2

Section3

WritingPBT Scores:

Total

Total

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IELTS Test
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Academic module Scores:
Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Total

General training module Scores:
Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Total

Date you requested ETS to submit Scores:
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OTHER EQUIVALENT PROFICIENCY Test
Test Date:

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Scores:Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Total

Declaration:
I certify that the information contained in this application, in the statement of purpose, and in the
supporting documents is complete and accurate, and I understand that submission of inaccurate
information may be sufficient cause for denial of admission or termination of enrollment.

Signature:

Date:
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APPLICATION FORM 3
RESEARCH PLAN

Name:

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Legal family name (surname)First name (given name)Middle name

State your research plan for applying to graduate school, including what you have studied so far, what you wish to study inthe program, and what your future career goal is. This statement may assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating yourapplication and aptitude for study at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Saitama University. Please
use the space below for your response and attach additional page(s) if needed. Your statement should be approximately 2,000
words in length.
*Students applying to the DEcon program must include a specific topic and a concrete research plan for completion of theDoctoral thesis.
The research plan needs to be confirmed by the prospective supervisor before the application.

Applicant Recommendation Form
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Saitama University

Name of Applicant(Family)(First)(Middle)To the Recommender: The person named above has applied to our graduate school and has specified your name as anevaluator. Please evaluate this applicant’s academic ability, personal traits, and other relevant information. Please use this form
for your evaluation, seal the evaluation in an envelope, and sign across the seal, and then return it directly to the applicant. The
applicant will forward the application forms together with the confidential evaluation to the graduate school. To allow theapplicant to submit a complete application within the application period, your prompt attention would be sincerely appreciated.
Your evaluation will be kept strictly confidential by our office.
Admissions Office, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Saitama University

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Top 10%Top 25%Top 50%Below 50%Judge

Academic Ability
Analytical Ability
Originality/Creativity
Flexibility
Ability to Communicate in English
Ability to Write in English
Ability to Work with Others
Leadership

Please continue on the reverse side.

Applicant Recommendation Form
Please describe the applicant’s special personal qualities and/or abilities.
(If you were/are the applicant’s supervisor, please comment on his/her writing sample.)

Recommender’s Name in Full
(Family)(First)Relationship with Applicant
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