The list of application documents (Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Medicine, Kansai Medical University)
No.

Required documents

For eligibility
screening

1

Application form for eligibility screening◎

2

Application form (Form A-1, A-2)

◎3

Agreement for Defraying Expenses◎

Ask the person who will defray the costs and expenses in the event of your entry to and during your preiod of residence in Japan.

4Passport◎

Copy of the photo page of applicant's passport.

◎Write a 800-1200 word (in Japanese) or 500-750 (in English) word essay (A4 size).
The essay should cover the following topics:
・Educational background (mention your degree, specialization, and present field of study).
・Why do you wish to apply at Kansai Medical University (mention the research you wish to carry out and why)・What is your plan after graduation (mention your ultimate goals of your research in our university, future career plan, dream, andaspiration).

5

Statement of purposes for application◎For application◎Note

Fill out the dedicated form. On the back side of the application form, please fill in your personal history from the time you entered highschool to the present without omissions, according to the year.
*Before applying, it's required to have a contact with the professor of your preferred research field. In order to contact the professor,please contact with the Office of Graduate School (gradumed@hirakata.kmu.ac.jp).

6

Certificate of language exam

◎Submit (1) or (2) below. The result must be within two years prior to the date of application.
(1) The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) level N2 or higher by the start of the regular course.
(2) Scores of qualifications and examinations equivalent to B2 or higher of the Common European Framework of Reference forLanguages (CEFR) (original).
*If you are unable to submit the scores by the application deadline due to the language exam date, please contact with the Office ofGraduate School immediately.

7

Recommendation letter◎

A letter of recommendation written in English by President and / or at the level of the dean and / or supervising professor of the graduate
school of your university. Address to the President of Kansai Medical University. Format at applicant's discretion.

◎Must have been taken within the last three months, and the dimension of the face is measured from the top of your head (including yourhair) to the tip of your chin. The applicant must face the camera and cannot wear a hat.
Length 4cm x width 3cm. Write your name on the back, and attach it to the designated section of the above application form.
Refer to the following URL for more details.
https://www.isa.go.jp/en/applications/guide/photo_info.html◎Please transfer application fee, 5,000 JPY, to the following accont during the application period, October 10, 2023 to November 17 2023.
Bank Name
Resona Bank,Ltd.
BranchMORIGUCHI
Account number4667068
Beneficiary's NameKANSAI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Beneficiary'sAddress
2-5-1 Shin-machi, Hirakata City, Osaka 573-1010
Telephone Number＋81-72-804-0101（BIC（SWIFT CODE））
DIWAJPJT*Please put "INND" at the beginning of the transfer requester name. (Example) "INND Kansai Taro"

89Photograph◎Application fee

10

Graduation certificate◎◎

11

Certificate of completion〇〇

Applicants who have completed a doctoral course or a master’s program should submit this form.

12Transcripts◎◎Transcripts of final education.

13

Certificate of employment or attendance◎

14

Copy of medical license〇〇

Applicants who are licensed physicians should submit this form.

15

Documents proving clinical experience〇〇

Applicants with clinical experience should submit these documents.

16

Abstract of your thesis of your previous course〇〇

Submit an abstract of your thesis or paper. Should you have any inquiries please ask the Office of Graduate School.

Copy of your thesis〇〇

Several major items.

17

If you are currently working, please submit "cerificate of employment". If student, please submit "certificate of attendance".

Documents which have "◎" must be submitted, and documents which have "〇" are required to be submitted only if applicable.