2020 年度
Academic Year 2020名古屋大学大学院生命農学研究科
博士後期課程
学生募集要項(一般入試［英語版］)
Guidelines for Admission to the Doctoral Program名古屋大学大学院生命農学研究科
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences
Nagoya University

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

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

Information for applicants for admission to the Doctoral Program, Graduate School of
Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, beginning in April 2020
1. Requirements for applicantsApplicants for admission to the Doctoral Program at Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences,
Nagoya University must come under one of the following conditions:(1) Applicants who have a master’s degree or a professional degree ,or who will receive a master’s
degree or a professional degree by March 31, 2020.
(2) Applicants who have obtained (or will obtain by March 31, 2020) in a foreign country a professional
degree equivalent to the master’s degree of Nagoya University.
(3) Applicants who have obtained (or will obtain by March 31, 2020) a degree equivalent to a master’s
degree or a professional degree, by taking in Japan correspondence courses offered by a foreign school.
(4) Applicants who have obtained (or will obtain by March 31, 2020) a degree equivalent to a master’s
degree or a professional degree in Japan, by completing one of the relevant courses at an educational
institution that is recognized by the authorities of a foreign country as an institution offering
graduate courses and is approved by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, Japan.
(5) Have completed the course of the United Nations University and have received a degree equivalent
to a Master’s degree, or will have completed the course of the United Nations University and will havereceived a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree by the end of March 31, 2020. The United Nations
University refers the university established by the United Nations General Assembly’s resolution of
December 11, 1972. The university is provided for under Paragraph 2 of Article 1 of the Act on Special
Measures (Law No. 72, 1976) concerning the Implementation of the Agreement between the United
Nations and Japan relating to the Headquarters of the United Nations University.
(6) Persons who have completed the curriculum of a foreign school, educational institution designatedunder criterion (4), or United Nations University, have passed the equivalent of a basic skills review
for doctoral thesis research or is scheduled to pass by March 31, 2020, and have been recognized ashaving scholastic ability equivalent to or higher than that of persons who have a master's degree.
(7) Applicants approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (1994
Ministry Bulletin, Vol. 123).
Applicants must have either graduated from a university or completed a course of 16 years of formal
education, followed by research for at least two years at a university or research institute. The resultsof this research must be recognized by the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya
University as the equivalent of a master’s degree.
NOTE: See “Candidates applying under requirement (7)” on page 7(8) Applicants who are recognized by this Graduate School to be equivalent in academic level to a
graduate student with a master’s degree or a professional degree.
NOTE: See “Candidates applying under requirement (8)” on page 8.

2. Academic Department/Laboratory offering doctoral programs and maximum
number of enrollment
Department

Laboratory

Forest andResources Cycling in Pedosphere，

Environmental

Forest Environment and Resources，Resources

Forest Hydrology and Disaster Mitigation Science，Forest Ecology，

Sciences

Forest Protection，Forest Resource Management,※

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Number to be
admittedForest Resources and Society，Plant-Soil Systems, Forest Chemistry，
Biomass Resource Utilization，Wood Physics，Timber Engineering，
System Engineering for Biology
Plant

Plant Physiology and Morphology，Plant Genetics and Breeding，Production

Crop Science，Crop Stress Regulation，Horticultural Science，

Sciences

Plant Pathology，Plant Immunology，Information Sciences inAgricultural Lands，Food Economics，Plant Gene Function，Agrigenome, Plant Genomics and Breeding, Bioindustry,
Tropical Bioresources，Genetic Information for Bioresources，
Practical Studies in Africa，Practical Studies in Asia

Animal Sciences

Animal Genetics and Breeding，Genome and Epigenome Dynamics，Animal Morphology，Animal Integrative Physiology，

A Several

Animal Reproduction，Animal Nutrition，Animal Production Science，
Avian Bioscience，Fish Biology，Sericulture and Entomoresources，Applied Entomology
AppliedOrganic Chemistry，Bioactive Molecules，

Biosciences

Chemical Biology of Natural Products，Polymer Chemistry，
Food and Biodynamics，Applied Enzymology，
Molecular Biotechnology，Molecular and Cellular Regulation，Molecular Bioregulation，Animal Cell Physiology，Nutritional Biochemistry，Soil Biology and Chemistry，Applied Microbiology，Plant Signaling，Biochemistry，
Molecular and Functional Genomics，Photosynthesis Research，
Developmental Signaling Biology，Animal Cell Function，Plant Cell Function，Plant Metabolic System，
Metabolic Balance of Ecosystem

Applicants must ask the Laboratory in which he/she wishes to study for study topics before
application.
NOTE: See the attached “Laboratories, Areas of Research, and Staff.”※ Students who have been accepted in the Department of Forest and Environmental resource Sciences
have the opportunity to participate in the Integrated Environmental course. This course was initiatedin 2009 in collaboration with the Graduate School of Environmental Studies and offers education,
guidance and research opportunities for suitable graduate students. Further information on thisprogram is available from the Students Affairs Section in the Graduate School of Bioagricultural
Sciences.
Applicants must ask the Laboratory in which he/she wishes to study for study topics before
application.
NOTE: See the attached “Laboratories, Areas of Research, and Staff.”

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

Application form / Photograph Card /NOTE: Download and fill out the prescribed form

Examination Registration Cardfrom the Graduate School website.

A photoA photograph taken within the last three months,2

affixed to Photograph card.
(3)

Academic

Transcripts

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

(4)

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

TOEFL or TOEIC score sheet

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

(6)

A photo copy of Master’s Thesis (or its

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

equivalent) and three copies of its

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

(7)

Application fee (30,000 yen by postal

NOTE: Do not fill out the address/name formoney order)

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

(8)

Certificate of receipt

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

(9)

Name/ address card

NOTE: Download and fill out the prescribed form
from the Graduate School website.

(10)

Return envelope (For the receipt of the

A return envelope to examination registration

Examination Form)card. Enclose a self-addressed envelope (12×23cm)
with the Applicant’s adress, postal code, and nameclearly indicated. Affix a 362 yen stamp to theenvelope.

(11)

Letter of approval for taking examination

NOTE: Needed only for applicants working at a

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

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

(12)

Personal History for Foreign Applicants

NOTE: Download and fill out the prescribed form
from the Graduate School website.

(13)

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

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

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

4. Application Procedures
The completed application form and required items (1) ~ (13) listed above must be submitted to theStudent Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, from 9:00
till 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. from Tuesday , November 26 to Friday, November 29, 2019.
Applications can also be sent by mail to our Section. (Address: Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya
464-8601)
When sending by mail, indicate on the envelope “Application for Graduate School” in red ink. It
must reach us by 16:00 on November 29, 2019 via registered mail.

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

6. Examinations(1) Submission of score sheets for foreign language (English) examination (Applicants underrequirement (7) or (8) must submit it.)
TOEFL or TOEIC scores will be used as the means of assessment for the foreign language(English) examination. Note: Applicants fulfilling requirements (1),(2),(3),(4),(5) or (6), areexempted.
1. Examination Method
Submit the score sheet for the results of TOEFL, TOEIC or both. There will be no written
examination. The score from either TOEFL or TOEIC will be calculated using the following method,
and will be adopted as your foreign language (English) score.
If the applicant submits both TOEFL and TOEIC scores, these will be converted and the higherscore will be adopted.
■For TOEFL
English score = 50 + (TOEFL-iBT score – 50) × 5/3(converted scores of 100 points or higher will

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

can be submitted.

TOEFL-ITP, TOEIC Institutional Program (IP) Tests, TOEIC (Speaking & Writing Test), TOEIC(Speaking Test), and TOEIC (Bridge Test) will not be accepted.

4International applicants with TOEIC-PBT scores should consult the Student Affairs Section before
submitting documents.
3. Submission of score sheets
For TOEFL,

an original of the Examinee Score Report should be submitted with the application

documents by November 29, 2019.
For TOEIC, an original of the Official Score Certificate should be submitted with the application
documents by November 29, 2019.
*TOEFL the Examinee Score Report can be returned if a self-addressed envelope (12×23cm) is
enclosed, with a 362 yen stamp affixed.

TOEIC

Official

Score

Certificates

cannotbereturned.
4. Period of validity of score sheets
Tests from 2 years before the entrance examination date (i.e. January 7, 2018 or later) to those forwhich results can be submitted by the application deadline are valid.
(2) Oral examination
Date: January 7 (Tue), 2020

Time: one and half hours during 10:00 to 17:00(or Date: January 8 (Wed), 2020

Time: one and half hours during 9:00 to 12:00)(Details will be notified on January 7 (Tue))
Matter of Oral Examination
Fundamental knowledge in the target academic area in which the applicant wishes to study, researchplan, master’s thesis, etc., and proficiency of foreign language (English)(3) Place of Examination
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences,
Nagoya University (School of Agricultural Sciences)
500m eastward from the city bus stop “Nagoyadaigaku” or the subway station “Nagoyadaigaku”,
or 500m southward from the subway station “Higashiyama-koen”

7. Announcement of examination results
Date: January 8 (Wed, evening), 2020
Place: Noticed board at Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences (It will be posted on Graduate
School of Bioagricultural Science website: http://www.agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp)
NOTE: Applicants will also be notified by mail.

8. Enrollment Procedures(1) Detailed enrollment procedures will be notified by mail beginning in Mach, 2020.
(2) Registration fee: 282,000 yen (expected)(3) Tuition: 267,900 yen per semester (535,800 yen per year)(expected)

NOTE: In case of any revision in tuition, the new rate will be made effective on and after the dateof revision.
(4) Registration date: The matriculation date is scheduled to be in late March 2020.

9. Others(1) Further notifications for the examination will be given on the notice board on the date of5

examination. Examinees must be seated in the examination room 20 minutes before the examination
starts.
(2) For applicants with disabilities or other special needs
Applicants with disabilities or other special needs that require reasonable accommodations andadjustments for taking the entrance examinations due to their disabilities or other special needs
should submit the following documents to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of
Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University by October 31, 2019 (Thu).
1) Application form for reasonable accommodations or adjustments: On A4 size paper in the format
of your choice, please provide information regarding the condition of your disabilities or otherspecial needs, which specific accommodations and adjustments are required for you to take theentrance exam and why they are necessary.
2) Medical certificate, any certificates of your disability (e.g., “Shogaisya-techo” in Japan), etc.:
Applicants must submit Medical Certificates or other alternative documentation that provides
detailed information regarding the limitation on a major life activities caused by the disabilities
or other special needs, and provides sufficient justification for the requested accommodations or
adjustments. (Copies acceptable)
3) Third Party Statements: Applicants must obtain and submit statements from third parties thatare familiar with the applicant's disabilities or special needs and can attest to the resulting
limitation on a major life activities and required accommodations (Observations and opinionsfrom medical professionals, relevant faculty from the applicant's school, and other specialists)
4) Other Documents: Applicants may, if desired, submit additional documentation providing
additional information regarding their disabilities or other special needs and the recommended
accommodations or adjustments.
For inquiries regarding reasonable accommodations or adjustments for taking the entrance
examination or while attending Nagoya University, please feel free to contact the Student Affairs
Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University by the application deadline.

10. For more information on the examinations, ask:
Student Affairs Section,
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601
TEL: (052) 789-4967(English), 4299(Japanese)
E-mail: kyomu@agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp，

http://www.agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp< Changes in examination schedule and procedures due to unforeseen circumstances >The examination schedule and selection measures may be modified in the event of an outbreak ofinfectious disease or other unforeseen circumstances. Please check the website regularly for thelatest notices, especially in the days preceding the application and examination periods.
■ Website of Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University(Admission Information)
http://www.agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp/english/admission/index.html■ Contact info:
Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences,
Nagoya University
Tel (052)789-4967, 4299

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Candidates Applying under Requirement (7)1. Candidates applying under Requirement (7) must meet the following conditions:
By March 31, 2020, applicants must have graduated from a university, followed by research for atleast 2 years at a research institute. Applicants must also have published research papers, books,
made research presentations, or hold patents recognized as the equivalent of a master’s thesis or
above.
2. Application for Certificate of Approval as Eligible Applicant.
Applicants under Requirement (7) must either submit or mail the following documents ①～⑨ by oron Friday, October 11, 2019 to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural
Sciences, Nagoya University. The set of documents, if mailed, should have “Application for Certificate
of Approval as Eligible Applicant.” written in red ink on the envelope, and be sent by registered mail.
Applicants will be notified of the results after Friday, November1, 2019.
Documents required:① Application Form for the application under Requirement (7)NOTE: Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
② Certificate of graduation from a university③ Summary of research results.
Note: It should be made up in paper style by the applicant, with approx. 4,000 characters inJapanese (1,500 words in English). Download and fill out the prescribed form from the
Graduate School website.
④ Bibliography
Note: Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
⑤ Certificate of academic background
Note: Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website. The formshould be signed by the applicant’s academic advisor or other proper authority.
⑥ Letter of recommendation written by the head or other proper authority of the belonging
institution. Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
⑦ A copy of research papers, books, research presentations, or patents, etc.
⑧ Personal History for Foreign ApplicantsNote: Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
⑨ A return envelope to receive results of the application. Enclose a self-addressed envelope (12×23cm) with a 362 yen stamp affixed. (If the applicant resides overseas,please enclose a sufficientInternational Reply Coupon (IRC) to cover the required return postage.)
3. Application Procedures
The candidates approved as Eligible Applicants can apply for admission to the Doctoral Program bysubmitting the set of documents specified on page2.
The set of documents for application must be submitted to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate
School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, from 9:00 till 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 4:00
p.m. from Tuesday, November 26 to Friday, November 29, 2019. Applications can also be sent by mailto our office. (Address: Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601)
When sending by mail, indicate on the envelope “Application for Graduate School” in red ink. It
must reach us by November 29, 2019 by registered mail.
4. Notice
Application documents cannot be altered or returned after submission for any reason. The
application fee will not be returned or refunded.

7Candidates Applying under Requirement (8)1. Candidates applying under Requirement (8) must meet the following conditions:Applicants under Requirements (8) must be recognized by the Graduate School of Bioagricultural
Sciences, Nagoya University to be equivalent in academic level to a graduate student with a master’s
degree or a professional degree, and must reach 24 years old by March 31, 2020.
* Applicants who have graduated from any school in China must ask the Student Affairs Section,
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences for details.
2. Application for Certificate of Approval as Eligible Applicant.
Applicants under Requirement (8) must either submit or mail the following documents by or on
Friday, October 11, 2019 to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences,
Nagoya University. The set of documents, if mailed, should have “Application for Certificate ofApproval as Eligible Applicant.” written in red ink on the envelope, and be sent by registered mail.
Applicants will be notified of the results after Friday, November 1, 2019.
Documents required:①

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

②

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

student with a master’s degree or a professional degree;*Submit one or more relevant materials listed below. For example: 1) or3)
1) Applicants who have graduated or will be graduating from a junior college, technical college, special
school or other school:- Diploma or certificate of graduation/ expected graduation- Official transcript (academic record)- Syllabus
2) Applicants who have technical/ professional career:- Certificate of employment, specifying its period and matter of tasks, and report of his/her careerachievements prepared by the applicant (form not specified).
3) Applicants with academic work:- Certificate of academic background
Note: Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website. The form should besigned by the applicant’s academic advisor or other proper authority.
- Bibliography
Note: Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
-Summary of research results
Note: It should be made up in paper style by the applicant, with approx. 4,000 characters in Japanese(1,500 words in English). Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
4) Applicants with published research papers or books, research presentations, patents, etc.:- Any reference material showing each
③ Others- Any material for examination purposes (e.g.: Letter of recommendation)④ Personal History for Foreign ApplicantsNote: Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
⑤ A return envelope to receive results of the application. Enclose a self-addressed envelope (12cm×23cm) with a 362 yen stamp affixed.
(If the applicant resides overseas,please enclose a sufficient International Reply Coupon (IRC) to8cover the required return postage.)
3. Application Procedures
The candidates approved as Eligible Applicants can apply for admission to the Doctoral Program bysubmitting the set of documents specified on page 2.
The set of documents for application must be submitted to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate
School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, from 9:00 till 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 4:00
p.m. from Tuesday, November 26 to Friday, November 29, 2019. Applications can also be sent by mailto our office. (Address: Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601)
When sending by mail, indicate on the envelope “Application for Graduate School” in red ink. It
must reach us by November 29, 2019 by registered mail.
4. Notice
Application documents cannot be altered or returned after submission for any reason. The
application fee will not be returned or refunded.
.

9Admission Datafor the専

攻Department

Doctoral

Programof

Academic

Year 2019（Jan.2019）
合格者数

入学定員

志願者数

受験者数

Admission

Number of

Number of

Quota

ApplicantsExaminees

7

1［1］
（0）

1［1］
（0）

1［1］
（0）

9

3［1］
（1）

3［1］
（1）

3［1］
（1）

7

0［0］
（0）

0［0］
（0）

0［0］
（0）

17

2［1］
（0）

2［1］
（0）

2［1］
（0）

40

6［3］
（1）

6［3］
（1）

6［3］
（1）

Number of
Successful
Applicants

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

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