Admission for October 2024
Nagasaki University
Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program

Application GuidanceⅠ Admission Policy
The DrPH Program at the Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health, Nagasaki University seeks students who meet
the academic standards and criteria outlined below:*1

1. Those who possess basic knowledge and skills in the field of public health or related fields

as well as logicalthinking which is necessary to develop academic and practical abilities.
2. Those who display leadership qualities and cooperativeness, possess communication skills to solve problems, andhave a willingness to contribute to the improvement of public health.
3. Those with a passion and a clear vision for advancing health policy formulation and implementation.

*1: In addition to public health, “related fields” include a wide range of fields such as healthcare, health sciences,environmental studies, social development, peacebuilding, international cooperation, public policy, andorganizational management.

Appendix for Selection Method (◎= most prioritized, 〇= prioritized)
Expected Quality
Basic Knowledge andSkills
Logical Thinking

Leadership
Cooperation
Communication Skills

Motivation
Clear Vision

Application documents
Personal Statement

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English Test Score〇

Interview〇

Selection Methods

Standard◎1

Ⅱ Entrance Examination
1. Intake Quota 5 students
2. Prerequisites for Application【Standard Examination】
Applicants need to have at least four years work experience*1 in the field of public health or a related field*2 as well
as fulfil any of the following requirements.
(1) have obtained (or are expected to obtain by September 2024) a master’s or a professional degree in Japan(2) have completed (or will complete by September 2024) a master’s degree or a degree equivalent to a professional
degree in countries other than Japan(3) have completed (or will complete by September 2024) a master’s degree or a degree equivalent to a professional
degree in Japan after the completion of a required correspondence course conducted by an authorized school outsideof Japan(4) have completed (or will complete by September 2024) a degree equivalent to a master’s or a professional degree
after completing a postgraduate course at a foreign education institute in Japan, which is recognized by the Ministryof Education, Culture, Sports, Science (MEXT)(5) have completed courses from the United Nations University and have been conferred (or will be conferred by
September 2024) a degree equivalent to a master’s degree(6) have completed or will complete an education program at a foreign school, the United Nations University or an
educational facility specified in (4), and those who have passed, or are expected to pass by September 2024, theexamination as well as the preliminary screening test prescribed in Article 16 of the Establish Standards of the
Graduate School and have had their academic achievements recognized as equivalent to or greater than that of amaster’s degree. (Refer to “3. Preliminary Screening”)(7) Those who are specified by the MEXT (1989, Ministry of Education, Public Notification No.118) as follows:a) Persons who have been engaged in research for more than two years at a university or research institute after their
university graduation and have had their academic achievements recognized as equivalent to or greater than thatof a master’s degree. (Refer to “3. Preliminary Screening”)b) Persons who have been engaged in research for more than two years at a university or research institute after
completing sixteen years of required school education overseas, or completing sixteen years of required school
education by a correspondence course conducted by foreign countries within Japan, and have had their academic
achievement recognized as equivalent to or greater than that of a master’s degree awarded by Interfaculty
Initiative in Planetary Health, based on the outcome of the research, etc. (Refer to “3. Preliminary Screening”)(8) Those who are deemed, through the individual preliminary screening, to have academic ability equivalent to (orhigher than) students with a master’s degree or professional degree, and will be at least 24 years of age bySeptember 30, 2024. (Refer to “3. Preliminary Screening)*1: Applicants from both government and private sectors are welcome. Work experience in both domestic andoverseas settings are acceptable, but experience in low- and middle-income countries is desirable. In principle,
internships and volunteer experience are not considered as work experience, but will be considered separately.
*2: In addition to public health, “related fields” include a wide range of fields such as healthcare, health sciences,environmental studies, social development, peacebuilding, international cooperation, public policy, and organizational
management.

3. Preliminary Screening (for those applicable)
Applicants applying under the “Prerequisites for Application (6), (7) or (8)” must submit the documents listed below.
Applicants who wish to verify their eligibility regarding the four years of work experience in public health or a related
field can also go through the preliminary screening process.
Preliminary Screening is primarily assessed with the submitted documents, though some cases may involve aninterview. If an interview is required, notification will be sent directly to the applicant.
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Application Documents
1. Application forPreliminary Screening【Form 7】
2.Application Form
【Form 1】
3.Certificate of Graduation
or Certificate of Expected
Graduation from thehighest academic degree

4.Academic Transcripts
from the highest academic
degree5. Certificate of
Employment【Form 5】

Notes
Prescribed Application Form
Prescribed Application Form
This should be certified by the president of the university from which the highest
degree was obtained.
For educational institutions other than universities (such as junior colleges), official
verification should be issued by the principal of the institution from which you
recently graduated or are expected to graduate.
*If the document issued by a foreign school or institution is not in Japanese or
English, an English translation should be attached.
These should be certified by the president of the university from which the highest
degree was obtained.
For educational institutions other than a university (such as a junior college), theseshould be issued by the principal of the institution from which you most recently
graduated.
*If the document issued by a foreign school or institution is not in Japanese or English,
an English translation should be attached.
Prescribed Application Form
Provide evidence of at least four years of work experience by submitting an officiallyverified certificate from the head of the organization in which you worked.
If there is more than one job activity, submit each one.
*If the organization has a certificate form with the same content, it may be substituted.
*If the documents are not in Japanese or English, an English translation should be
attached.

6. Research Achievement【Form 6】

Prescribed Application Form

7. Copy of passport orresidence card

International applicants (excluding those with a permanent residency permit for Japan)
should submit a copy of their passport (page with your photo) or residence card.

(1) Deadline for documents submission for the Preliminary Screening:
15th of March, 2024 (17:00 Japan Standard Time (JST))(2) How to submit documents.:① Prepare the application documents [Forms 1, 6 & 7] as Word files, and other documents as PDF files.
② Combine the documents for submission in one folder and change the name of the folder to the applicant's name.
③ Access the following URL and upload the entire folder:
https://nudrive.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/public/qAYxAs4AKgA3TuOFzPZIw1RMH_NWnHlIUrkxkanvmcg2④ After uploading the documents, you are required to email the Planetary Health Administration Office(Email iiph@ml.nagasaki-u.ac.jp) including the following information:a) Subject of the email: 'DrPH Preliminary Screening / Applicant's name'b) Information to be included in the body of the e-mail:Subject, name, e-mail address, telephone numberc) Email capacity:
Do not send more than 1MB of data in an email.
d) Notes on email correspondence:
The e-mail must be sent by the applicant's e-mail address as indicated in the application form and in theapplication for screening of application eligibility.
Make sure to set your email account to receive the reply e-mail from iiph@ml.nagasaki-u.ac.jp.
⑤ Acknowledgement of receipt
After receipt of the e-mail ④, a reply shall be sent to the sender confirming receipt. If the e-mail confirming
receipt is not received, the sender should contact the e-mail address in ④.
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(3) Results of the Preliminary Screening:
The results will be sent directly to applicants via email before commencement of the application period.

4. Application Procedures(1) Application period
From April 1st to April 19th, 2024 (17:00 Japan Standard Time (JST))(2) Application Documents
Required Documents

Notes

Application Form【Form1】

Prescribed Form

Photo Card/ Admission Slip
【Forms2&3】

Attach identical photos on both the Photo Card and the Admission Slip.

Personal Statement【Form4】 Prescribed Form
*This personal statement will be assessed.
This should be certified by the president of the university from which the highest
degree was obtained.
For educational institutions other than universities (such as junior colleges),
official verification should be issued by the principal of the institution from which
you recently graduated or are expected to graduate.
Certificate of graduation orApplicants who have already submitted this document for the preliminary
Certificate of expected
screening are not required to resubmit it.
graduation from the highest
academic degree*If the document issued by a foreign school or institution is not in Japanese or
English, an English translation should be attached.
These should be certified by the president of the university from which the highest
degree was obtained.
For educational institutions other than a university (such as a junior college), theseshould be issued by the principal of the institution from which you most recently
graduated.
Applicants who have already submitted this document for the preliminary
Academic transcripts from thescreening are not required to resubmit it.
highest academic degree*If the document issued by a foreign school or institution is not in Japanese or
English, an English translation should be attached.

Certificate of Employment【Form5】Prescribed Application Form
Provide evidence of at least four years of work experience by submitting an
officially verified certificate from the head of the organization in which you
worked.
If there is more than one job activity, submit each one.
*If the organization has a certificate form with the same content, it may besubstituted.
Applicants who have already submitted this document for the preliminary
screening are not required to resubmit it.
*If the documents are not in Japanese or English, an English translation should be
attached.

4Research Achievement【Form6】

List dissertations, presentations, research reports, and academic conference
presentations on the prescribed form, if you have any of them.
Applicants who have already submitted this document for the preliminary screening
are not required to resubmit it.
Standard Requirements IELTS (Academic) : 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test Date Scores only) : 72
Duolingo English Test : 100
Note: Applicants who do not meet the standard requirements may still
qualify.

 The result is only acceptable if the test was carried out after January 1st, 2022,
and a copy of the result must be submitted by April 19th, 2024 (JST) (if you havenot taken the test, you will not qualify for the entrance examination).
IELTS,TOEFL, or DuolingoValidtests include the IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and the Duolingo English Test,
English Test Publishedhowever, TOEFL ITP tests are not accepted.
Test Results (copy)
 If you have taken multiple tests, one or more may be submitted (the School will
*TOEIC tests are not accepted accept the test with the highest score).
 On the day of the entrance examination, please bring the original of thesubmitted English test result.
・Those who have obtained or are expected to obtain a bachelor's, master's or
doctoral degree through a curriculum in which classes, research guidance, etc.
are conducted in English, and whose graduation certificate, completion
certificate or official letter from the university confirms this, may be exempt
from submitting a test transcript.
In such cases, the applicant must inquire in advance and obtain approval within
the application period.
Other language Test Result
Provide copy of the test results if you have other language skills. (If available)(copy)
International applicants (excluding those with a permanent residency permit for
A copy of passport orJapan) should submit a copy of their passport (page with your photo) or residence
residence card
card.
Proof of payment ofSubmit proof of payment applicable to each payment method selected for the Eexamination fee
shiharai service.
A letter of agreement should be submitted from the head of your current place ofLetter from Employer
employment, if you intend to continue your position after admission to the DrPH
program in October, 2024.
(3) Important Notice① Incomplete application documents will not be accepted.
② Changes cannot be made to documentation after application documents are submitted.
③ Once application documents are received, they cannot be returned for any reason.
④ Applicants who declare false information on their application documents will be withdrawn from theircourses even after the course has begun.
(4) How to Submit Application Documents① Prepare the application documents [Forms 1, 4 & 6] as Word files, and other documents as PDF files. .
② Combine the submitted documents in one folder and change the name of the folder to the applicant's name.
③ Access the following URL and upload the entire folder:
https://nudrive.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/public/hA4zAXGAKgAMBOaKMjtRY0oc4OLUnoM3y4f59DqRPJjm④ After uploading the documents, you are required to email the Planetary Health Administration Office(Email iiph@ml.nagasaki-u.ac.jp) including the following information:a) Subject of the email: 'DrPH Submission of application documents / Applicant's name'.
b) Information to be included in the body of the e-mail:Subject, name, e-mail address, telephone numberc) Email capacity:
Do not send more than 1MB of data in an email.
5d) Notes on email correspondence:
The e-mail must be sent by the applicant's e-mail address as indicated in the application form and in theapplication for screening of application eligibility.
Make sure to set your email account to receive the reply e-mail from iiph@ml.nagasaki-u.ac.jp⑤ Acknowledgement of receipt
After receipt of the e-mail ④, a reply shall be sent to the sender confirming receipt. If the e-mail confirming
receipt is not received, the sender should contact the e-mail address in ④.
(5) Application Fee ¥ 30,000 (Japanese Yen)
Note: Application fee is waived for students currently enrolled in Master’s courses at Nagasaki University who
are planning to continue with the doctoral course at Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health after graduatingin September 2024.
① Application Fee Payment Period
From April 1st to April 19th, 2024 (JST)② Access the E-shiharai site and pay by Credit card / Union Pay
E-shiharai.net (English version): https://e-shiharai.net/ecard/
How to make a Payment (English version):
https://www.planetaryhealth.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/iiph_wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/E-shiharai-net-How-to-makea-Payment-En.pdf
In addition to Credit card / Union Pay, the following payments methods are accepted for residents in Japana) Convenience storeb) Pay-easy (ATM payment at financial institutions)c) Pay-easy (net banking payment) and net banking
E-shiharai.net (Japanese version):
https://e-shiharai.net/
How to make a Payment (Japanese version)
https://www.planetaryhealth.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/iiph_wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/E-shiharai-net-How-to-makea-Payment-Jp.pdf* In the E-shiharai service (English version), only Credit Card/Union Pay payments can be selected.
* If you have any questions about the procedures on the E-shiharai site, please check the "User's Guide" and"Frequently Asked Questions" of the service, and contact the E-Service Support Center.
* In case none of the above payment methods are available, please contact
Management and Accounting Department, Accounting and Procurement Division, Nagasaki University
Tel: 0081(0)95-819-2060 Office hours 09:00 to 17:00 (JST)(Except weekends and bank holidays, and in Japanese only)③ Proof of payment of examination fee“Result”page must be submitted together with the application if you pay by Credit card / Union Pay.
④ Important Notice for payment
Any additional transfer fees required at the time of transfer are to be paid by the applicant. (The transfer fee varies
according to the payment method, so please check on the application screen.)⑤ Important Notice for your Application
Application documents will not be accepted if the examination fee has not been transferred or if the documents
are not in accordance with the instructions.
⑥ Refund Policy
Application fees paid to Nagasaki University will not be refunded. However, applicants can request a refund in
the following cases:- The application fee was paid but the prospective applicant either did not submit the application or the application
was not accepted.
- The application fee was accidently paid twice.
In principle, the refund charge must be paid by the applicant and any request for a refund must be made within
14 days of the last day of the application period.
*Department in charge of refunds: Management and Accounting Department, Accounting and Procurement
Division, Nagasaki University
6Tel: 0081(0)95-819-2060 Office hours 09:00 to 17:00 (JST)(Except weekends and bank holidays, and in Japanese only)

5. Selection Method(1) Examination Subject / Allocation points
Subject
Application documents

Points Allocated150

Online interview

150

English test score

75

Total
375

*Application documents will be assessed comprehensively based on the application documents and mainly the
personal statement.
*The interview will be conducted in English. The School will inform applicants of further details including theonline conferencing application (Zoom) and its settings when sending the Application ID.
*Applicant’s English language ability will be evaluated based on the English language test score of IELTS, TOEFL
iBT or Duolingo English Test submitted by applicants.
(2) Time and Dates of the Interview
Between May 14th and May 16th, 2024 (JST)The exact date of the examination will be decided by the applicant and Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health.
(3) Important Notice① In the event that the applicant is late, the interview will not be conducted, except in extenuating circumstances.
② Applicants must bring the Applicant ID issued by Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health on the day of
the interview.
(4) Selection Criteria① Of those who obtain 60% or more of the total score of the entrance examination, the successful applicants
will be determined in the order of the highest score.
② When more than two applicants compete one successful last seat with the same score, all of them should be
passed.
③ Even applicants with a higher overall total score may not be accepted if the score in any categories is less than30%.

6. Notification of Successful Application
11:00 am, May 30th, 2024 (JST)

Successful applicants will receive a Notification of Successful Admission from Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Healthby email. For reference, the ID numbers of successful applicants will be posted in front of the entrance of the Global
Health General Research Building and on the website of Nagasaki University Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health.
Please do not contact the university by phone regarding acceptance.

7. Enrolment Process
Successful applicants should respond to the Notification of Successful Admission through the following procedure:(Additional details will be enclosed with the notification.)(1) Enrolment Period
May 31st to June 21st , 2024 Office hours 09:00 to 17:00 (JST) (except weekends and holidays)(2) Admission Fee: (payment should be made during the enrolment period)¥282,000 (Note: Admission fee will not be refunded in any case)〔Additional Information〕① Tuition Fee (Annual): ¥535,800 (The first semester: ¥267,900 / The second semester: ¥267,900)*subject to change② Payment periods for the tuition fee will be as follows:
Payment for the first semester: April / the second semester: October③ If the tuition fee amount is revised during the course of study, the revised amount will apply.
④ Exemption or deferment of admission and tuition fees are available. (Details will be enclosed with the procedural
documents.)
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8. Waitlist and Possible Additional Admission
In the necessity to fill a vacancy, unsuccessful applicants may be notified by the School about potential admission
opportunities. In these cases, notification will be sent before the end of September.
Please keep this notice in mind, and be ready to inform the School of your decision when contacted.
Note that lack of reply to the contact by the School will result in disqualification from additional admission.
If a vacancy is not filled by waitlisted applicants, further recruitment may be conducted according to a new schedule.
In such case, an announcement will be made on the website.

9. Student Loans and Scholarships
In accordance with the Japan Student Services Organization Act, any Japanese national may submit a request applying
for either an interest-free loan (first type) or a with-interest loan (second type). For international students who would
like to apply for scholarships from other institutions (including Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA); theMinistry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; private funding agencies), please contact theadministrative office.

10. DrPH Financial Aid
The DrPH Program provides a stipend to DrPH students who satisfy certain conditions, in order to reduce theirfinancial burden and enable them to devote themselves to study.
Form: Grant type
Stipend amount: 150,000 yen/month
The application process for financial aid will be announced on the website.

11. Kyoiku Kenkyu Shien Keihi (“Stipend”), of the Nagasaki University Doctoral
Programme for World-leading Innovative and Smart Education for Global Health(WISE Programme)
Under the Nagasaki University WISE Programme for Global Health, a financial support scheme has been establishedto provide a “KYOIKU KENKYU SHIEN KEIHI” for particularly outstanding students among those selected for the
programme. The scheme is designed to help lessen students’ financial burden and provide them with an environment
in which they can focus on their doctoral research.
Form: Grant type
Stipend amount: WISE Students: JPY 200,000 per/month
WISE Candidates: JPY 100,000 per/month
For information on Kyoiku Kenkyu Shien Keihi recruitment, check the following WISE programme website.
http://www.wise.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/?lang=en

12. Personal Data Protection Policy(1) Personal information provided in the application package will only be used for the selection process. The personal
information provided by successful applicants will be used in the admission process; thus, enrolled students’personal information will be used for registration, etc.
(2) Results of the entrance examination and other personal information will be used in the screening process for any
scholarship or loans in the first-year, admission fee exemptions, tuition waivers, etc.
(3) Personal information acquired through the application documents and entrance examination may be usedanonymously for statistical surveys and in research materials regarding admissions at the university.
(4) Personal information acquired through the application documents and entrance examination may be used to selectrecipients of the DrPH Financial Aid.
(5) Personal information acquired through the application documents and entrance examination, unless specified in
Article 9 of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information Held by Independent Administrative Agencies,etc., will not be distributed to third parties or used for purposes other than those mentioned above.

13. For Applicants Requiring Disability Related Accommodations
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or special care when attending classes and in their examinations
may consult with the Internationalization Planning Division Research Promotion and International Affairs
8Department (Planetary Health Admin), Nagasaki University. Applicants should include the information listed below
along with a medical certificate by Friday April 12th, 2024. Applicants will not be disadvantaged in the selection
process resulting from disclosure of special needs. If necessary, an interview may be held with the applicant or the
spokesperson from the university where the applicant received his/her last degree.
○The contents of the application form are as follows:(1) Category of the Entrance Examination and the name of the course(2) Type and condition of the disability(3) Description of the request for entrance examination assistance(4) Description of the request for assistance after enrolment(5) Assistance services received at the former academic institute(6) Additional information(7) Name, Address, and Contact Phone Number (FAX Number)
Note: Nagasaki University Student Accessibility Office will support students and applicants with disabilities.

14. Security Export Control

Nagasaki University conducts security export control based on the "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act", sothat learning and research done by foreign students does not obstruct the keeping of international peace and security.
Thereby, please bear in mind that applicants may be asked to make changes to the contents of their desired learning.
For further details, please make enquiries to the department.

15. Long-Term Course System

The long-term course system can be used if a student plans to take a course over a period of time that exceeds theterm of the standard course due to circumstances that make it difficult to complete the course in the standard amountof time (e.g. having an on-going profession).
A person eligible for the long-term course system will pay the total amount of tuition fees equally divided over the
long-term course period. The amount is equal to the total amount of tuition paid for the standard course.
Those eligible for the long-term course system are assumed to fall under any of the following circumstances wherelearning would be difficult within the timeframe of the standard course term.
(1) anyone who has an occupation or is actively working.
(2) anyone engaged with household duties, childcare, nursing care, etc.
(3) anyone with disabilities.
(4) anyone with other equivalent reasons.
*Please note that occupations such as a part-time job do not meet the criteria for the above system.
For further details, please make enquiries to the administration office.

16. Enquiries

Any enquiries about the entrance examination may be directed to the e-mail below:
Internationalization Planning Division
Research Promotion and International Affairs Department (Planetary Health Admin) Nagasaki University
E-mail: iiph@ml.nagasaki-u.ac.jp【Time Table for Applications and Selection】
Preliminary Screening

Submission Period: By 17:00 (Japan Standard Time (JST)), March 15th, 2024

Application Fee Payment Period

From April 1st to April 19th, 2024 (JST)Application Period

From April 1st to April 19th, 2024 17:00 (JST)
Between May 14th and May 16th, 2024 (JST)The exact date of the examination will be decided by the applicant andInterfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health.

Entrance Examination Date
Announcement of Results

May 30th, 2024 11:00 (JST)Enrolment Period

May 31st to June 21st, 2024 17:00 (JST)9