Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Doctoral Course (Four Years)
Application Information
1． Departments and numbers of accepted students
Number ofapplicants being
accepted forSpring 2024

Department

Department of Medical and Dental Sciences
Department of
Infection Research

54

Program for Nurturing Global Leadersin Tropical and Emerging Communicable Diseases

8Standard course

8

Department of Life Sciences and Radiation Research

4

Division of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences

9

Note

The number
includes Nagasaki
University Post
Graduate Students.
In case there will
be vacancies in
Spring, the number
will be added toAutumnapplication.

※ Division of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences is a cooperative major (Doctoral Course) consisting ofcurriculum that Nagasaki University, Chiba University and Kanazawa University jointly provide. Those whocomplete this course will be granted doctoral degree in the joint name of these three universities.
※ Students who will have completed master courses at Nagasaki University by March 2024 and wish to progress toNagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (Doctoral Course) should apply using “Application
Information for Nagasaki University Post Graduate Students” from page 9.
2． Qualifications for application
Persons who meet the qualifications in any one of the following categories may apply for admission. Non-standard
applicants working in Japan must be employed at the time of entrance. Also applicants who do not have Japanesenationality (except those with a permanent resident in Japan) and meet one of the following qualifications may apply
for admission.
(1) Applicants who are Japanese university graduates (from a course in medicine, dentistry, a six-year course inpharmaceutical science or veterinary medicine course) or are expected to graduate by March 2024.
(2) Applicants who have completed 18 years of education within overseas educational institutions (the final course
has to be medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences or veterinary medicine), or are expected to complete thosecourses by March 2024.
(3) Applicants who have completed 18 years of correspondence courses in Japan offered by an overseas university,(the final course has to be medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences or veterinary medicine), or are expected
to complete those courses by March 2024.
(4) Applicants who have completed 18 years of education in courses in Japan offered by an overseas educational
institution and completed additional courses specified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology, or are expected to complete those courses by March 2024.
(5) Applicants who have a degree equivalent to bachelor degree or are expected to be conferred by March 2024 bycompleting a course (from a course in medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical science or veterinary medicine course)(*1) of more than 5 years at overseas universities or educational institutions (*2).
*1: completing corresponding course in Japan by the said overseas educational institutions or completing courseat educational institutions authorized as educational institutions by the said countries and designated in thepreceding item
*2: overseas universities or educational institutions which are evaluated by those whom are approved by thesaid country’s government or government’s related institutions or which are designated by the Minister of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japanese Government(6) Applicants designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Ministry of
Education Report No. 39, 1955).
a Graduates of the department of medicine or dentistry under the old University Ordinance. (Imperial Ordinance388, 1918)

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b Graduates of the National Defense Medical College based on the Defense Agency Establishment Act. (Act no.
164, 1954)
c Applicants awarded a Master’s degree.
d Applicants who have or had been engaged in a doctoral course at least two years, and have acquired morethan 30 credits, and who are considered as having an equivalent academic ability to graduates in medicine,
dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences or veterinary medicine. (Required to submit documents nos. (1), (2), (3),(4), (5), (6), (9) and (10); see section 3. Pre-evaluation of applicant qualifications.)e Applicants who have graduated from a domestic university (other than courses in medicine, dentistry, a sixyear pharmaceutical sciences or veterinary medicine course), or who have completed a 16 year course of
education overseas, in addition to having been engaged in research at a university or a research organization
for at least two years post graduate and with research results equal or superior to those of medicine, dentistry,
pharmaceutical science or veterinary medicine graduates. (Required to submit documents nos. (1), (2), (3),(4), (5), (6), (9) and (10); see section 3. Pre-evaluation of applicant qualifications.)(7) Applicants who have already entered other graduate schools according to Article 102 section 2 of the School
Education Act, and who are considered as having appropriate academic abilities to be educated at the graduate
school level. (Required to submit documents nos. (1), (3), (7), (8), (9) and (10); see section 3. Pre-evaluation of
applicant qualifications.)(8) Applicants over 24 years of age by March 31, 2024 and by the pre-evaluation results that have shown that they
have academic abilities equivalent or superior to the graduates of medicine, dentistry, a six-year pharmaceuticalscience or veterinary medicine course. (Required to submit documents nos. (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (9) and(10); see the section of 3. Pre-evaluation of applicant qualifications.)(9) Applicants who are enrolled at a domestic university (a department of medicine, dentistry, a six -year
pharmaceutical sciences or veterinary medicine course) for at least four years, or who have completed or arescheduled to complete a 16-year course of education overseas (medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical science orveterinary medicine only), with excellent scores by March 2024. (Required to submit documents nos. (1), (3),(7), (8), (9) and (10); see the section 3. Pre-evaluation of applicant qualifications.)
3． Pre-evaluation of applicant qualifications
Applicants who meet the criteria listed in (6)., d. or e., (7), (8) or (9) should submit required documents for the preevaluation. Applicants who are deemed to be qualified will be able to apply for the admission examination. However,applicants for international student examination are required to go through the pre-evaluation to confirm whether
applicants are eligible to apply to doctoral course.
Pre-evaluation of applicant qualifications is primarily done with the submitted documents, though some cases may
involve an interview. If an interview is needed, notification will be sent directly to the applicants.
(1) Deadline for documents submission for pre-evaluation of applicant qualifications:
Friday, November 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM(2) Mailing address for documents submission:
Nagasaki University Biomedical Sciences Administration Department, Student Affairs Division, Graduate
School section
1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan(3) Results of the pre-application review will be sent directly to the applicants before the admission application
period.
(4) Documents to be submitted:
The application manual is available at the Students Affairs office and by mail. Please use the forms provided in
the manual.
Document required
Description
Form No.
(1) Pre-evaluate application

Use the prescribed application form.

(2) Certificate of graduation
or Certificate of expectedgraduation

Provide official verification from undergraduate and graduate school
which you graduated or are to graduate. It should be issued by thepresident or dean. As for the educational institutions other thanuniversity such as junior college, it should be issued by the principalof the institutions you graduated or are to graduate most recently or
are to graduate.

(3) Academic transcripts

Provide transcripts officially verified by undergraduate and graduate
school which you graduated. It should be issued by the president ordean. It is preferable to be sealed by institutes if possible. As for theeducational institutions other than university such as junior college,
it should be issued by the principal of the institutions you graduated2(a)most recently.
(4) Research achievement report

Use the prescribed form. Attach copies of published research papers,
if you have any.

(b)
(c)

(5) Academic research outline

Use the prescribed form. Provide outline of the published academic
papers, research reports and presentations at academic conferences inwhich you have participated in.
(Applicants with a MA should attach their thesis and abstract.)(6) Verification of research andwork experience history

Use the prescribed form. Provide an official verification related toyour work history mentioned in (5) academic research outline.

(d)(7) Certificate of school
registration or enrollment

Provide the certificate officially verified by the university you are
currently enrolled in.

(8) Course outline for major

Attach a copy of the curriculum or syllabus of your current major.

(9) Proof of residence in Japan(Non-Japanese Applicants
only)

Submit a photocopy of your residence card, entry permit (Visa), or
your passport.

(10) Self-addressed stamped
envelope for your preevaluation resultsⅰ) Applicants living in Japan; Write your name, address and postal
code on a small envelope (H 23.5cm x W 12cm) and attach thepostage stamps equivalent to 374 yen (for express delivery) to it.
ⅱ) Applicants living outside Japan should talk with their supervisor.

(Note)
・Any certificates / diplomas to be submitted should be written in English or Japanese. If they are written inother than English or Japanese, please attach English or Japanese translation issued by official institute.
・If you are unable to provide original certificate, submit a photocopy of the original certificate together withstatement of reasons (written explanation of reasons why you are unable to provide). (Any format is acceptable.)
4． Application procedures(1) Application period:
From Monday, December 11 to Friday, December 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM (Documents must arrive within that
period.)(2) Mailing address for document submission:
Nagasaki University Biomedical Sciences Administration Department, Student Affairs Division, Graduate
School section
1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan(3) Applicants may apply for two different research departments or research areas at one time, however, theycannot choose the Program for Nurturing Global Leaders in Tropical and Emerging Communicable Diseases
or Division of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences as their 2 nd choices.
(4) Applicants must interview with their future supervising professor(s) before submitting their applicationand obtain the professor’s signature or seal on their application.
<Notes for applicants to medical courses>
If applicants wish to enroll in clinical research courses, a medical license might be required. Please consult
with your future supervising professor about your application.
(5) Application documents:
Applicants must submit all the following documents within the designated period. The application manual isavailable at the Students Affairs Division and by mail. Please use the forms provided in the manual.
Documents required
Description
Form No.
Application form

Use the prescribed application form.

(e)Photograph andAdmission examination
ticket document

The photograph should include the upper half of the body, without a hat,facing forwards, and should have been taken within three months ofapplication (H 4cm x W 3cm).

(f)

Certificate of graduation, Provide official verification from undergraduate and graduate school whichor Certificate of expected you graduated or are to graduate. It should be issued by the president or dean.
graduation
As for the educational institutions other than university such as juniorcollege, it should be issued by the principal of the institutions you graduated3most recently or are to graduate. Applicants who have already submitted
these documents for the pre-evaluation are not required to submit themagain.

Academic transcripts

Provide transcripts officially verified by the undergraduate and graduate
school which you graduated. It should be issued by the president or dean. It
is preferable to be sealed by institutes if possible. As for the educational
institutions other than university such as junior college, it should be issued
by the principal of the institutions you graduated or are to graduate mostrecently.
Applicants who have already submitted these documents for the preevaluation are not required to submit them again.

Statement of reasons andgoals for research

Use the prescribed form. Provide reasons for applying, details of previous
research to date and research goals or plans after entering the graduate school.

(h)≪Examination Fee≫
30,000 yen≪Examination Fee Payment Period≫
From Friday, November 17 to Friday, December 15, 2023
≪Payment Method≫
Access the E-shiharai site and pay by Credit card
▶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/wpcontent/uploads/2022/12/E-shiharai-net-How-to-make-a-Payment-En.pdf※In the E-shiharai service (English version), only Credit Card 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 theservice, and contact the E-Service Support Center.
※In case none of the above payment methods are available, please
Proof Document ofcontact Management and Accounting Department, Accounting andExamination Fee Payment
Procurement Division, Nagasaki University
Tel: 0081(0)95-819-2060 Office hours 9:00 to 17:00 (JST)Except weekends and bank holidays, and in Japanese only

≪Important Notice for payment≫
Any additional transfer fees required at the time of transfer are to be borneby the payer. (The transfer fee varies according to the payment method, so
please check on the application screen.)≪Important Notice for your Application≫
Application documents will not be accepted if the examination fee has notbeen transferred or if the documents are not in accordance with the
instructions.
※ The examination fee is non-refundable. However, it will be
exceptionally refunded when the application documents are notsubmitted or not accepted after the examination fee has been paid.
Applicants must contact the following office within 14 days from thelast day of application period for refund. Handling fees for refund

4(g)shall be owed by the applicants.
※ Overseas students on Japanese government (Monbukagakusho:
MEXT) scholarship are not required to pay this.
※Contact:
Management and Accounting Department, Accounting andProcurement Division, Nagasaki University
Telephone: +81-95-819-2060(j)Approval of
examination/attendance(for non-standard
applicants working inJapan only)

Applicants currently employed should submit the approval of the director of
their organization.

Proof of residence
in Japan (Non-JapaneseApplicants only)

Submit a photocopy of your residence card, entry permit (Visa), and yourpassport.
Applicants who have already submitted this document for the pre-evaluationneed not to submit it again.

Return envelope for
I. Applicants living in Japan; Write your name, address and postcode on theadmission ticket
small envelope (H 23.5 cm x W 12 cm) and attach the postage stamps(Applicants living in Japanequivalent to 94 yen to it.
only)
II. Applicants living outside Japan should talk with their future supervisor.
Address sticker

Write your name, address and postal code in Japan. If your address has beenchanged after the application, please notify the office of Student Affairs
Division.

(i)(Note)
・Any certificates / diplomas to be submitted should be written in English or Japanese. If they are written inother than English or Japanese, please attach English or Japanese translation issued by official institute.
・If you are unable to provide original certificate, submit a photocopy of the original certificate together withstatement of reasons (written explanation of reasons why you are unable to provide). (Any format is acceptable).
5． Orientation for admission examination (International students Only)
Orientation for admission examination will be conducted as follows.
The attendance is mandatory.
The orientation will be conducted by using web conference system ‘Zoom’
The detailed information such as Zoom meeting ID will be sent to applicant’s email address written on theapplication document later.
Please make sure to prepare the same internet connection, equipment and room as the actual examination
to attend the orientation.
(1) Date and Time: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM, JST (About 1 hour)(2) Necessary Items:① Quiet Room where the internet is available (Cable connection is preferable)② PC or tablet which a camera and microphone are equipped with (11 inch or larger screen recommended)(Functions can be external)③ Scanner④ Digital camera (a smartphone and iPhone equipped with a camera are acceptable. However, make sure
to use different device than ②.)
6． Examination Outline(1) Examination schedule and venue
Date and time: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Venue:① Examination for Standard and Non-standard applicants: Nagasaki University School of Medicine② Examination for International student: Examination will be conducted by using web conference
system ‘Zoom’※If standard or non-standard applicants who live in overseas wish to take an online examination, pleasecontact to the Student Affairs Division.

5(2) Examination procedure
Students will be selected based on their submitted documents and testing results. The minimum score for entrance
is 60%. The applicants applying for two different research departments will be screened for their 1st choice basedon the criteria for the 1st choice as below. If they are rejected, they will be screened based on the criteria for their
2nd choice. The applicants must take all the required academic testing for each department they are applying for. Ifthey miss any of the required tests for the departments they are applying for, they will be rejected.
<Score allocation>*Screening ofsubmitted
documents

Academic
testing I

100

300

Department of Infection Research(Program for Nurturing Global Leadersin Tropical and Emerging Communicable
Diseases)

100

300

100

500

Division of Advanced Preventive Medical
Sciences

100

300

100

500

Department

Academic
testing II

Total

Department of Medical and Dental
Sciences
Department of Infection Research(Standard course)

400

Department of Life Sciences and Radiation
ResearchA)

The screening will be based on the “undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts” and the “statement of
reasons and goals for research”.

B)

Academic testing I schedule

Applicant’s

Testing time/venue

category

Test subject

Note

May use language dictionaries

Standard

10:00 AM ~Non-standard

12:00 PM(i.e.English-Japanese,Japanese-

School of Medicine
EnglishInternational

3:00 PM ~Student

5:00 PM

Room prepared by eachapplicantEnglish, English-English etc.)
1.Electronic dictionaries are notpermitted.
2. Dictionaries with description oftechnical terms are not permitted.

1. Applicants must be in the specified examination venue 30 minutes before the beginning of the examination.
2. Applicants must bring their admission examination tickets provided by Nagasaki University Graduate Schoolof Biomedical Sciences.

C)

Academic testing II schedule
CourseApplicant’s category

Standard
Department of Infection
Research
Non-standard(Program for Nurturing Global
Leaders
in Tropical and Emerging
International Student
Communicable Diseases)

Testing time/venue
1:00 PM ~6:00 PM ~6

Test subject

School ofMedicineRoomprepared byeach applicant

NoteInterview will

Interview

be held inJapanese or
EnglishStandard
Division of Advanced

Non-standard

1:00 PM ~Preventive Medical Sciences
International Student

7.

6:00 PM~

School ofMedicineRoomprepared byeach applicant

Interview will
Interview

be held inJapanese or
EnglishAnnouncement of the results
Announcement date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
The successful applicants’ application numbers will be posted on the official website of Nagasaki University Graduate
School of Biomedical Sciences and the Leading Program. The successful applicants will also receive a letter of
acceptance by post. No information will be given over the phone.

8． Procedures for enrollment
The successful applicants should start enrollment procedures as follows:(1) Enrollment procedures period / opening hours
Monday, February 19 to Monday, February 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM (Except weekends and holidays)(2) Venue for enrollment procedures
Nagasaki University Biomedical Sciences Administration Department, Student Affairs Division, Graduate
School section(3) Required fees for enrollment procedures
Admission fee: 282,000 yen
Required to be transferred as indicated in the Enrollment Procedures Handbook during the enrollment procedure
period as above. Admission fee is non-refundable.
(Notes)1. Tuition fee for 2023: 535,800 yen annually (267,900 yen per semester)
2. The period of tuition fee payment is in April and October.
3. If the amount of tuition fee is revised during the registration period, the revised amount will apply.
4. There is the system of admission fee and tuition fee exemption and payment postponement in Nag asaki
University. For more details, please confirm it in the Enrollment Procedures Handbook.
5. Admission and tuition fees are not required for international students supported by Japanese government(Monbukagakusho: MEXT) scholarships.
9． Personal Data Protection Policy(1) Personal information provided in the application package will only be used for the selection process. The
personal information of the successful applicants will be used in the admission process; thus, enrolled students’personal information will be used for registration.
(2) Results of the entrance examination and other personal information in the application package will be used in
the screening process for the scholarship, admission fee exemptions, tuition waivers, etc.
(3) Personal information provided in the application package and entrance examination may be used for statisticalsurveys and research regarding admissions at the university.
(4) Personal information provided in the application package 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.
10．
Consultation for Applicants with Disabilities
Nagasaki University has Support Center for students and applicants with disabilities.
Applicants with disabilities that would require specific arrangements for the examination or for learning are
required to contact Student Affairs Division before submitting the application. Applicants will never be negatively
treated in the screening process by the results of an advance consultation. Applicants may be required to submit
documents describing detail of arrangement. Without consultation beforehand, the applicants may not be allowed to
ask for arrangement.
11． Security Export Control
Nagasaki University regulates the export of goods and provision of technology subject to safety concerns, inaccordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, so that the research and education for non-Japanese
students do not impede international peace and safety; accordingly, prospective students should keep in mind that they
may be requested to change the contents of research and education. For further inquiries, consult Student Affairs

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Division.
12． Notes and Cautions(1) Incomplete or erroneous application documents will not be accepted.
(2) Any corrections will not be accepted in application documents after their submission.
(3) Submitted application documents are non-refundable with no exception.
(4) Applicants who declare false information on their application documents will be withdrawn from their courses
even after the semester has begun.
13． Contact details for inquiries regarding the admission examination
Nagasaki University Biomedical Sciences Administration Department,
Student Affairs Division, Graduate School section
1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
Tel. 095-819-7009 Email: dai_med@ml.nagasaki-u.ac.jp

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Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Doctoral Course (Four Years)
Application Information for Nagasaki University Post Graduate Students
1． Departments and numbers of accepted students
Number of applicants
being accepted forSpring 2024

Department
Department of Medical and Dental Sciences
Department of
Infection Research

54

Program for Nurturing Global Leadersin Tropical and Emerging Communicable Diseases

8Standard course

8

Department of Life Sciences and Radiation Research

4

Division of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences

9Note
The number includes
applicants but
Nagasaki University
Post Graduate
Students.
In case there will bevacancies in Spring,
the number will be
added to Autumn
application.

※ Division of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences is a cooperative major (Doctoral Course) consisting ofcurriculum that Nagasaki University, Chiba University and Kanazawa University jointly provide. Those whocomplete this course will be granted doctoral degree in the joint name of these three universities.
2． Application Procedures
Students who will have completed master courses at Nagasaki University by March 2024 and wish to progress toNagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (Doctoral Course) should apply using the following
procedure.
(1) Application period:
From Monday, December 11 to Friday, December 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM (Documents must arrive within that
period.)(2) Mailing address for document submission:
Nagasaki University Biomedical Sciences Administration Department, Student Affairs Division, Graduate
School section
1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan(3) Applicants may apply for two different research departments at one time, however, they cannot choose theProgram for Nurturing Global Leaders in Tropical and Emerging Communicable Diseases or Division ofAdvanced Preventive Medical Sciences as their 2 nd choices.
(4) Applicants must interview with their future supervising professor(s) before submitting their applicationand obtain professor’s signature or seal on their application.
(5) Application documents:
Applicants must submit all the following documents within the designated period. The application manual isavailable at the Students Affairs Division and by mail. Please use the forms provided in the manual.
Documents required
Description
Form No.
Application foradvancement

Use the prescribed application form.

Photograph andAdmission examination
ticket document

The photograph should include the upper half of the body, without a hat,facing forwards, and should have been taken within three months ofapplication (H 4cm x W 3cm).

Certificate of expectedcompletion

Provide official verification by dean of your graduate school.

Academic transcripts

Provide undergraduate and graduate transcripts officially verified by theuniversity which you graduated or are to graduate. It should be issued by
the president or dean. It is preferable to be sealed by institutes if possible.

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(k)

(f)

Statement of reasons andgoals for research

Use the prescribed form. Provide reasons for applying, details of previous
research to date and research goals or plans after entering graduate school.

Proof of residence
in Japan (Non-JapaneseApplicants only)

Submit a photocopy of your residence card, entry permit (Visa) and yourpassport.

Return envelope foradmission ticket

Write your name, address and postcode on the small envelope (H 23.5 cm x
W 12 cm) and attach the postage stamps equivalent to 94 yen to it.

Address sticker

Write your name, address and postcode in Japan. If address has beenchanged after the application, please notify the office.

(h)

(i)

(Note)
・Any certificates / diplomas to be submitted should be written in English or Japanese. If they are written inother than English or Japanese, please attach English or Japanese translation issued by official institute.
・If you are unable to provide original certificate, submit a photocopy of the original certificate together withstatement of reasons (written explanation of reasons why you are unable to provide). (Any format is acceptable.)
3． Examination Outline(1) Examination date, time and venue
Date and time: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 10:00 AM~
Venue: Nagasaki University School of Medicine※If applicants who live in overseas wish to take an online examination, please contact to the Student Affairs
Division.
(2) Examination procedure
Students will be selected based on their submitted documents and testing results. The minimum score forentrance is 60%. The applicants applying for two different research departments will be screened for their 1st
choice based on the criteria for the 1st choice as below. If they are rejected, they will be screened based on thecriteria for their 2nd choice. If they miss any of the tests required for the departments they are applying for, they
will be rejected.
<Score allocation>*Screening ofsubmitted
documents

Academic
testing I

100

300

Department of Infection Research(Program for Nurturing Global
Leaders in Tropical and Emerging
Communicable Diseases)

100

300

100

500

Division of Advanced Preventive
Medical Sciences

100

300

100

500

Department

Academic
testing II

Total

Department of Medical and Dental
Sciences
Department of Infection Research(Standard course)

400

Department of Life Sciences andRadiation Research

A)
B)

The screening will be based on the “undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts” and the “statement of
reasons and goals for research”.
Academic testing I schedule
Testing time/venue

Test subject

Note

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May use language dictionaries(i.e.English-Japanese,Japanese-English,
10:00 AM ~12:00 PM

School of Medicine

EnglishEnglish-English etc.)
1.Electronic dictionaries are not permitted.
2. Dictionaries with description oftechnical terms are not permitted.

(ア)Applicants must be in the specified examination venue 30 minutes before the beginning of theexamination.
(イ)
Applicants must bring their admission examination tickets provided by Nagasaki University Graduate
School of Biomedical Sciences.
C)

Academic testing II schedule
CourseDepartment of Infection Research(Program for Nurturing Global Leadersin Tropical and Emerging Communicable
Diseases)Division of Advanced Preventive Medical
Sciences

Testing time/venue

Test subject

1:00 PM ~School ofMedicine

Interview

1:00 PM ~School ofMedicine

Interview

Note
Interview will be held inJapanese or English

Interview will be held inJapanese or English

4． Announcement of the results
Announcement date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
The successful applicants’ application numbers will be posted on the official website of Nagasaki University Graduate
School of Biomedical Sciences and the Leading Program. The successful applicants will also receive the letter of
acceptance by post. No information will be given over the phone.
5． Procedures for enrollment
The successful applicants should start enrollment procedures as follows:(1) Enrollment procedures period / opening hours
Monday, February 19 to Monday, February 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM (Except weekends and holidays)(2) Venue for enrollment procedures
Nagasaki University Biomedical Sciences Administration Department, Student Affairs Division, Graduate
School section(3) Required fee for enrollment procedures
1. Tuition fee for 2023: 535,800 yen annually (267,900 yen per semester)
2. The period of tuition fee payment is in April and October.
3. If the amount of tuition fee is revised during the registration period, the revised amount will apply.
4. There is the system of tuition fee exemption and payment postponement in Nagasaki University. For
more details, please confirm it in the Enrollment Procedures Handbook.
5. Tuition fee is not required for international students supported by Japanese government(Monbukagakusho: MEXT) scholarships.
6． Personal Data Protection Policy(1) Personal information provided in the application package will only be used for the selection process. The
personal information of the successful applicants will be used in the admission process; thus, enrolled students’personal information will be used for registration.
(2) Results of the entrance examination and other personal information in the application package will be used in
the screening process for the scholarship, admission fee exemptions, tuition waivers, etc.
(3) Personal information provided in the application package and entrance examination may be used for statisticalsurveys and research regarding admissions at the university.
(4) Personal information provided in the application package and entrance examination, unless spec ified in Article
9 of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information Held by Independent Administrative Agencies, etc., will

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not be distributed to third parties or used for purposes other than those mentioned above.
7． Consultation for Applicants with Disabilities
Nagasaki University has Support Center for students and applicants with disabilities.
Applicants with disabilities that would require specific arrangements for the examination or for learning are required
to contact Student Affairs Division before submitting the application. Applicants will never be negatively treated in thescreening process by the results of an advance consultation. Applicants may be required to submit documents
describing detail of arrangement. Without consultation beforehand, the applicants may not be allowed to ask forarrangement.
8． Security Export Control
Nagasaki University regulates the export of goods and provision of technology subject to safety concerns, inaccordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, so that the research and education for non-Japanese
students do not impede international peace and safety; accordingly, prospective students should keep in mind that they
may be requested to change the contents of research and education. For further inquiries, consult Student Affairs
Division.
9． Notes and Cautions(1) Incomplete or erroneous application documents will not be accepted.
(2) Any corrections will not be accepted in application documents after their submission.
(3) Submitted application documents are non-refundable with no exception.
(4) Applicants who declare false information on their application documents will be withdrawn from their courses
even after the semester has begun.
10． Contact details for inquiries regarding the admission examination
Nagasaki University Biomedical Sciences Administration Department,
Student Affairs Division, Graduate School section
1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
Tel. 095-819-7009
Email: dai_med@ml.nagasaki-u.ac.jp12