How to request the Application Form (“秋田大学私費外国人留学生入試学生募集要項”)*Only Japanese version available
Admission

AKITA

Akita University Website for Applicants

https://www.akita-u.ac.jp/eng/exam/

Entrance Examination Guidelines

Welcome to Akita Universit yStudent Application Guidelines(Entrance Examinations for self-funded International Students)

Graduate School Application
Conditions and schedule for application vary between each graduate school. Please see the websites of each graduate school for information.
Graduate School of International Resource Sciences : https://www.akita-u.ac.jp/shigen/graduate/info.html
Graduate School of Medicine : http://www.med.akita-u.ac.jp/department/gs/kenkyu-selection.php
Graduate School of Engineering Science : https://www.riko.akita-u.ac.jp/graduate/prospectus/

Access
Sapporo〈New Chitose Airport〉

JAPAN
AKITA

AomoriMorioka
Sendai
Fukushima

NiigataTokyo〈Haneda〉

Osaka〈Osaka Int l Airport〉
Nagoya〈Chubu Int l Airport〉

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Tokyo
From
Nagoya
From
Osaka
From
Sapporo●Haneda Airport – Akita Airport (1hr 5mins)●JR Tokyo Station – Akita Station(approx. 4hrs by Komachi, Akita Shinkansen)●Chubu Int’l Airport – Akita Airport(approx. 1hr 25mins)●Osaka Int’l Airport (Itami) – Akita Airport(approx. 1hr 20mins)●New Chitose Airport – Akita Airport (55mins)

Akita University Global Center for Higher Education
1-1 Tegatagakuen-machi, Akita City, Akita 010-8502
TEL+81-18-889-2258 FAX+81-18-889-3012
E-mail : ryugaku@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp

https://www.akita-u.ac.jp/honbu/global/en/index.html
Published in June 2024

Guide for
International
Students

AkitaUniversity

Akita University is a national university consistingof Faculty of International Resource and Sciences,
Faculty of Education and Human studies, Facultyof Medicine, Faculty of Engineering Science,and the Graduate Schools. Akita University wasestablished in 1949 from Akita Normal School,
Akita Normal School for Youth, and Akita Mining
College.

Student Figures (as of May 1, 2024) ◆Students: 5,195 (Undergraduate 4,347, Graduate 848)

◆International Students: 278 (Undergraduate 157, Graduate 121)
*The figure includes degree seeking international students.

Faculties
International Resource Sciences
Education and Human Studies
Medicine
Engineering Science
Total

Total number
admitted
526
901
1,218
1,702
4,347

International Students
Degree-seeking Non Degree-seeking
Total
25
0
25
6
24
30
1
0
1
96
5
101
128
29
157

International Resource Sciences
Education
Medicine
Engineering Science
Advanced Health Care Engineering
Total

Overseas Partner Universities (as of May. 1, 2024)● 41 Faculties (23 Countries and Regions)●77 Universities and Institutions (36 Countries and Regions)
Countries/Regions

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Universities

Indian Institute ofTechnology Madras
India
Vellore Institute ofTechnology
Institut Teknologi
Bandung
Trisakti University
Indonesia Gadjah Mada University
Universitas Pertamina
Padjadjaran University
Hanbat National
University
Korea Wonkwang University
Kangwon National
University
Chulalongkorn University
University ofThailand Suranaree
Technology
Chiang Mai University
Lunghwa University of
Science and Technology
National Taiwan
University
National Changhua
Taiwan Universityof Education
National Cheng Kung
University
Chang Jung Christian
University
Heilongjiang University
Central South University
Liaoning Technical
University
Dalian Minzu University
Lanzhou University
Jilin University
China Northeastern University
Donghua University
Huazhong University of
Science and Technology
Chang'an University
Beihua University
Jiaxing University
Northwest Normal
University
University of thePhilippines Diliman
University of thePhilippines Philippines
ManilaUniversity of thePhilippines Los Baños
Hanoi University of
Science and Technology
Vietnam
University of Transportand Communications
Malaysia University of Malaya
Myanmar University of Yangon
Mongolian University of
Science and Technology
Mongolia
Mongolian State Universityof Education

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New Mongol Academy
MUST-Kosen College ofTechnology, Mongolian Universityof Science and Technology
Asia Mongolia Institute of Engineering andTechnology Mongol Kosen
College of Technology
New Mongol College ofTechnology
Kenya Kenyatta University
Botswana International
University of Science and
Botswana Technology
University of Botswana
Eduardo Mondlane
University
Africa Mozambique
Tete Polytechnic Institutefor Higher Education
Republic of The Unversity of theSouth Africa WitwatersrandZambia University of Zambia
University of Dar es
Tanzania Salaam
Griffith University
Australia
Curtin University
Oceania
Papua New Papua New Guinea
Guinea University of Technology
St.Cloud State University
USA
North
University of Guam
America
University ofCanada Memorial
Newfoundland
South
America Chile University of Santiago
Israel University of Haifa
MiddleUnited Arab Emirates
East
UAE
University
University of Cagliari
Italy
University of Ferrara
D. Serikbayev East
Kazakhstan State TechnicalKazakhstan University
Nazarbayav University
Kyrgyz State
Kyrgyz RazzakovTechnical University
University of
Sweden Luleå
Technology
Mining-metallurgical
Tajikistan Instituteof Tajikistan
EuropeFreiberg University of(including Germany Mining and Technology
NIS
Lapland University ofcountries)
Applied Sciences
Finland
Kajaani University ofApplied Sciences
State Medical
Belarus Belarusian
University
University of
Poland Cracow
Economics
Romania University of Bucharest
Bosnia and Banja Luka University
Herzegovina University of East Sarajevo
University ofBelgium VIVESApplied Sciences

International Students
Degree-seeking Non Degree-seeking
Total
81
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34
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116
5
121

Inter-Faculty Agreements

Inter-University Agreements

Student
Exchange Countries/Regions
Agreement

Total number
admitted
166
49
235
376
22
848

Graduate Schools

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Faculty of Engineering, Hasanuddin University －Faculties, Universities

Faculty of Geological Engineering,
Indonesia Universitas Padjadjaran
Faculty of Mineral Technology Universitas
Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran"Yogyakarta
Thailand Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University
Technical Faculty in Bor, University of Belgrade
Serbia National Institute of Chemistry,Technology
Graduateand Metallurgy, University of Belgrade
School ofInternational Europe Poland The AGH University of Science and Technology
Uzbek-Japan Innovation Center ofResource (including
Youth (UJICY)
NIS
Sciencesof Geological Sciences of Uzbekistan/countries) Uzbekistan University
Uzbek-Japan Innovation Center of Youth (UJICY)
Navoi State Mining Instituteof Innovative Development of Science and New
Tajikistan Centre
Technologies, National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan
Institut
National de la rechercheNorthscientifique,Université du Québec
America Canada Faculty of Engineering,University of Alberta●

Korean Language School of
Sungkonghoe University
China Beijing Hospital,Ministry of Health
Alice Lee Center for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin
Asia Singapore School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Schoolof Nursing Suranaree University
Thailand of Technology
The Faculty of Medicine of Lille 2
France University
Graduate
School of
Bachelorin Nursing & Bachelor in Occupational
Medicine Europe Belgium Therapy VIVES University of Applied Sciences
Bosnia and Faculty of Medicine, University of East
Herzegovina Sarajevo
John A. Burns School of Medicine,
University of Hawaii at Manoa
North
America USA MD Anderson Cancer Center,
University of Texas
Akita University Asia
The First Hospital of Lanzhou
China University
Hospital
Collegeof Engineering Minghsin
Taiwan Universityof Science and Technology
Department of Precision Instruments andMechanology,Tsing Hua University
Department of Chemistry,Tsing Hua
University
China
School of Materials Science andEngineering,Tongji University
Asia
Shanghai Key Lab of D&A for Metal
Functional Materials,Tongji University
CSIR-lndian Institute of Chemical
India The
Technology
Malaysia Japan International Institute of
Malaysia Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Graduate
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
School of
Thailand Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology
Engineering
Africa Tunisia Faculty of Technology,University of Sfax
ScienceFaculty of Design and Creative Technologies,
New Aukland University of Technology (AUT)
Oceania ZealandDepartment of Chemistry, University of Otago
North
Montana College of Mineral Science
America USA and Technology
Facultyof Informatics, University of
Hungary Debrecen
Faculty of Information Technology,
Czech Brno
University of Technology
Europeof Mathematics, Physics andSlovakia Faculty
Informatics,Comenius University
Great Faculty of Engineering Science, Aston
Britain University
Center for
Key Lab of D&A for Metal
Regional Asia
China Shanghai
Functional Materials,Tongji University
Development

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Faculty of
Education and Asia
Human Studies

Korea※Student Exchange based on Inter-Faculty Agreements are vary by faculty.

春Spring

夏SummerAkita

An abundance of nature and traditional culture changing along with the four seasons.

Akita Prefecture is located in northern Honshu on the Sea of Japan. It offers a rich natural environment including the Shirakami mountain
range (a World Heritage site), Lake Tazawa (the deepest lake in Japan), Hachimantai, and Oga Peninsula, where the four seasons can be
distinctly experienced and enjoyed. Akita’s seasonal festivities include the Sakura (cherry blossom) festivals in spring, Kanto festival (one of
the three great Tohoku festivals) in summer, viewing fall foliage in autumn, and a variety snow sports (skiing, snowboarding, etc.) in winter.
The university’s campus is located in Akita City with a population of 300,000. It is the capital of Akita Prefecture, and is also theprefecture’s political and economic center. It is convenient in terms of transportation and has a lower cost of living than Tokyo. Students findthe city a very suitable environment for daily life.

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Namahage Event

Held every year from August 3 –6 in Akita City. The largest Kanto
Pole is 12 meters in height andweighs approximately 50 kgs.
Balancing the giant Kanto using
their hands, lower back andforehead, the dancers display
their skills while competing with
one another. The university also
has a kanto team.

An ethnic tradition originatingfrom the Oga Peninsula, heldon New Year’s Eve. Namahage
are said to be messengers of
the gods.

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Japan’s deepest lake, located in the cityof Semboku (Maximum depth 423.4 m).
It is approximately 1 hour away from theuniversity and it is a great place to enjoy
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Kiritampo

Kiritampo, part of Akita’s regional cuisine, is ricethat has been mashed and wrapped around a
skewer, then toasted and finally cut into easyto-eat pieces. When it is added to a hot pot withchicken, vegetables, mushrooms, etc. it is called“Kiritampo Nabe” (Kiritampo hot pot).

Onsen (hot springs)

Akita has many hot springs, the most
famous being Nyuto Hot Spring
Village and Tamagawa Hot Spring.
This photo features the open-air bathat Nyuto Hot Spring Village.

冬Winter

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Undergraduate*All tentative names are preliminary and subject to change.
Interview Movies with
Undergraduate Students

Faculty of International Resource Sciences

EnglishSub

ChineseSub“Faculty of International Resource Sciences” was established in 2014 with the aim of developing human resources who can play an active role in the fieldof resources on a global scale, against the backdrop of the resource issues currently facing the world and the progress of economic globalization. Based on
the education in natural resources that Akita University has cultivated, we will strengthen our partnerships with universities and companies in Japan andoverseas, and provide distinctive education such as specialized education in English, mandatory overseas natural resources fieldwork, and education that
integrates the humanities and sciences.
There are three courses : “Resource Policy and Management” in which students study resources from the viewpoint of humanities and social sciences,including political science and economics, business and international cooperation with resource-rich countries, and the cultures, histories, and religionsof resource-rich regions that form the background of such cooperation; “Earth Resource Science” in which students learn about global-scale natural
phenomena that produce resources, earth history, materials that make up the earth, and their distribution and exploration; and “Earth Resource
Engineering and Environmental Science” in which students study specialized fields related to resource development and production technology inharmony with the earth and its environment, recycling and smelting technology, and environmental conservation.
Department of International Resource Sciences

Resource Policy and Management

Earth Resource Science

Faculty of Education and Human Studies

Earth Resource Engineering andEnvironmental Science

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ChineseSub

Department of Regional Studies andHumanities

Course for Elementary and Secondary Education (Program: Compulsory School Teachers, English Language
Teachers, Science and Mathematics Teachers)
Course for Special Needs Education
Teachers

Course for Child Development and
Education

Program in Regional Studies

Program in International Culture
StudiesFaculty of Medicine

Program in Psychological Studies

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ChineseSub

The Faculty of Medicine fosters a richly educated humanity, flexible adaptability and problem-solving skills to respond to academic advances, andan international outlook to contribute to the health and well-being of people based on a thorough understanding of medicine and health sciences.
In addition to working as a medical professional in a clinical setting, students also have the option of entering graduate school to become advanced
professionals in medical care, including researchers and educators.
School of Medicine
School of Health Sciences

Nursing major

Physical Therapy major

Graduate School of International Resource Sciences
The Graduate School of International Resource Sciences aims to study global resource problems and stimulate critical and creative
thinking to develop strategies to help solve problems of energy and resource development, production and distribution. We strongly
encourage international students to apply for this program. All lectures are conducted in English, and research activities mainly
consist of discussions in English. Degree completion in English is possible.

Master’s Degree Program

Doctoral Degree Program

Earth Resource Science

Geosciences, Geotechnology, and Materials Engineering for Resources

Earth Resource Engineering and Environmental Science

Graduate School of Medicine

The Faculty of Education and Culture consists of the departments and six courses, “Department of School Education,” aims to train teacherswith practical skills through close cooperation with the field of education, and to inherit and develop Akita Prefecture's education, which is of thehighest standard in Japan.
“Department of Regional Studies” Students can learn about regional issues from both global and local perspectives through practical training inclasses and fieldwork in cooperation with the local community.
Department of School Education

Graduate

The Graduate School of Medicine aims to train excellent researchers and highly specialized medical staff who possess aninternational perspective, and who can promote the most advanced research in medicine, medical, and life sciences, all ofwhich contribute to the development of human health and welfare.

Master’s Degree Program

Master's Degree Program

Medical Science

Health Sciences

Doctoral Degree Program

Doctoral Degree Program

Medicine

Health Sciences

Nursing Science

Women and Children's Development
Support Sciences

The Graduate School of Engineering Science aims to nurture human resources who can systematically acquire advanced
specialized knowledge and skills on a fundamental basis, and who can contribute to regional development and thesustainable growth of Japan based on a flexible approach, international perspective and solid ethics.
Life Science

Interview with Engineering Science students↓

Faculty of Integrated Science and Engineering for Environments (tentative name*)

EnglishSub

Materials Science
ChineseSub

Faculty of Integrated Science and Engineering for Environments (tentative name*) will be restructured from the Faculty of Engineering Science inApril 2025. It promotes education and research in response to the latest science and environmental technology by strengthening education related
to the realization of a green society through comprehensive study of science and technology. Also cross-sectional education is strengthened todevelop specialist knowledge and skills in science and technology, as well as the ability to co-create with others with different specializations.
The Faculty consists of the following three departments (8 courses).
Department of Applied Chemistry andBioscience

Course of Bioscience

Course of Organic and Polymer
Chemistry

Department of Mathematical and PhysicalScience for Environments

Course of Mathematical and EarthEnvironmental Science

Course of Functional Devices andMaterials Science

Department of Engineering for Social
Systems

Course of Mobility Engineering

Course of Electrical Systems
Engineering

Course of Applied Chemistry

Course of Civil and Environmental
Engineering

Faculty of Informatics and Data Science (tentative name*)
The Faculty of Informatics and Data Science (tentative name*), to be established in April 2025, will offer systematic study of informatics and data
science. The program aims to nurture digital human resources who can make a goal to solve issues in modern society, and create new value by
becoming familiar with cutting-edge information technology and acquiring the ability to meet manipulate big data.

Lifestyle Function and Health Support

Graduate School of Engineering Science

Master’s Degree Program

Occupational Therapy major

Rehabilitation Science

Mathematical Science and Electrical-Electronic-Computer Engineering
Systems Design Engineering

Doctoral Degree Program
Integrated Engineering Science

The Doctoral Degree Program provides a separate English
course in which the entire curriculum is conducted in
English.

Cooperative Major in Sustainable Engineering

Graduate School of Advanced Healthcare Engineering
The Graduate School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Engineering Science and the “Advanced Research Center for
Geriatric Gerontology, Akita University (ARGG)” will collaborate to establish an educational curriculum that covers healthcare in daily life, medical diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for people living in super-aging societies. The purpose of thisprogram is to contribute to a vibrant super-aging society by solving problems that arise in the field through the use of ICT
and data science, and to develop human resources who can disseminate the results of their research on new devices andsystems to the world.

Master’s Degree Program
Engineering

Department of Informatics and Data
Science (tentative name*)

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Admissions

Employment Support for International Students

1. Self-funded International Students
Category

PurposeUndergraduate Students

Graduate Students

Degree Seeking(Bachelor)

Notes
Must earn required credits and be enrolled at the University
for minimum of 4 years (6 years for medical students).

Degree Seeking(Master/Doctorate)

Take required courses, pass final exams, and pass thesis review.
Master’s Degree
Required to be enrolled in one of the following programs fora minimum of 2 years:
Graduate School of International Resource Sciences Program
Graduate School of Medicine Program, Graduate School ofEngineering Science Program, Graduate School of Advanced
Healthcare Engineering Program.

Exchange Students

Short-term Exchange Students(Undergraduate, Graduate)
Short-term Research Students(Graduate)

Non-degree Study Students
Research Students

Non-degree
Seeking

Non-degree
Seeking
Preparing for
Graduate School

Application
See the attached “Selection
Criteria for Self-fundedInternational Students”

See Graduate Schools,
Websites

Doctoral Degree
Health Sciences: 3 years minimum enrollment.
Medicine: 4 years minimum enrollment.
International Resource Sciences, Engineering Science: 3 years
minimum enrollment.
Only available for students enrolled in our partner universities About 5 months before the start ofwith international student exchange agreements. Required to the program
Applicants for April admission:
attend programs for 1 semester or 2 semesters.
around November
Applicants for October admission:
Undergraduate
Credits and transcript of results issued.
* Course requirements for completion: 8 classes or around May*Refer to the website formore per week (1 class = 90 minutes) and credits
international exchange for
Graduate
Certificate of course completion issued.
details.
Required to attend regular courses and obtain required grades.
* Minimum enrollment of 10hours per week is required for
obtaining a student visa. (However, excluding Faculty ofInquire directly to each Faculty
Education and Human Studies)and Graduate School
Required to be engaged in research of specific themes under
the supervision of an approved advisor.

2. Japanese Government Sponsored International Students*See the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology website for more information.

Category

Japanese Studies
Students, “Nikken-sei”

PurposeDegree Seeking(Bachelor)
Degree Seeking(Master/Doctorate)
Non-degree
seeking
Non-degree
Seeking

Teacher Training
Students, “Kyoken-sei”

Non-degree
Seeking

Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students(Research Students)

Notes

Application

At Akita University, many international students have found employment at Japanese companies. The Employment Promotion
Section of the Student Support Center supports international students who wish to find employment in Japan, so please feel free
to contact us if you have any concerns or concerns.
<Example of employment support>• Holding employment guidance for international student• Receiving employment consultations (resume correction and interview practice are also available)• Information about employment events for international students held on and off campus, such as joint company information
sessions<Student voice>
When I first started looking for a job, I was hesitant about interviewing because I was worried about writing Japanese.
However, the staff in charge of employment promotion corrected my entry sheet and helped me practice interviews. Also, heenthusiastically answered my questions. It gave me a lot of confidence and helped me find the right job.

Student Exchange Programs
Only available for international students enrolled in partner universities with an Agreement on Student Exchange.

1 Akita University Academic Japanese Program (AUAJ)
In principle, this is a program for students who have majored in Japanese Language or Japanese
Language Education, and have a Japanese language proficiency greater than or equivalent to theJapanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) level N2. The program aims to provide students withadvanced Japanese language skills, expertise, and motivation for various academic activities.

2 Akita University General Program (AUGP)
A flexible program for students who do not wish to undertake AUAJ. Students can participate inclasses of their own choice for either 1 or 2 semesters.

Program Length: 1 semester or 2
semesters (starts in April or October)Same as “1. Self-funded Undergraduate Students” (above).
Same as “1. Self-funded Graduate Students” (above).
Same as “1. Self-funded Research Students” (above).
Complete a 1-year program to improve Japanese language
skills and understanding of Japan and its culture.
Only applicable for in-service teachers or teachers currently
undergoing teacher training in their home country. Taking a
Japanese language course is compulsory and students must beable to research under supervision in Japanese.

Embassy recommendation(apply through overseas Japanesediplomatic of fice) or University
recommendation (consult with youruniversity or graduating university)
necessary.

Facilities

Embassy recommendationnecessary. (apply through overseas
Japanese embassies or consulates)

Cafeteria
Providing affordable andgood quality meals.

*Sufficient Japanese language proficiency is necessary to study at Akita University as most lectures and programs are provided in Japanese.

Financial Support(1) Deferral of university fees(for privately financed international students)

This system enables students who are considered to have excellent academic prospects
but have difficulties paying their entrance fees on time for financial reasons to defer their
payments. Students must apply for permission to defer payment prior to beinning theirstudies at the University.

Convenience Store
Light meals such as
bentos and drinks areavailable here.

For details, see “University Fees/Living Expenses/
Scholarships” (https://www.akita-u.ac.jp/honbu/life/
li_lifesupport.html) or “Akita University Entrance
Exa mination Guidelines f or Pri vatel y Financed
International Students” (to be announced in midSeptember) on the Akita University website.

Book Store(2) Scholarship *Scholarships are awarded competitively to students after a review process.

You can purchasetextbooks, other books
or stationery items here.

a) International Student Scholarship Program

Program for self-funded international students (excluding exchange students) provided through Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)b) Privately Financed Scholarships

Various scholarship programs for self-funded international students (excluding exchange students)c) Akita University (Scholarship for New University Entrants)

Students who are facing financial difficulties (including self-funded international students) are eligible for a grant payment of up to a maximum of
100,000 yen.

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Program Length: 2 semesters (April
to February, or October to August)Health Center
Staffed with doctors, nurses and counselors.

Library
Ample study space.

Multicultural Lounge
International students
are free to use this space.
It’s open on weekdays
from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00
p.m.

International Affairs
Division

General advice andguidance are provided forinternational students.
If you ever need someassistance, please comein for a consultation any
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Support system during
study abroad
Supervisor in charge
All international students will beassigned a supervisor. We provide
guidance and advice regarding studies,
further education, and daily life.
Tutor system
You will be supported by students
called tutors who will help you study
at university and live your daily life
without any inconvenience.
(Support example)• Guidance on your Japanese language• Support for class preparation andreview• Research guidance advice• Accompaniment to city hall etc. forvarious procedures• Shopping for daily necessities

Orientation for International
Studentst:
Augus

The orientation provides information on
administrative procedures at the city hall,the bank, and important tips for daily life inJapan. In addition, a campus tour is provided
to introduce you to various facilities.

Orientation forInternational
Students
Entrance ceremony

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International HouseInternational
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国際交流会館
国際交流会館
留学生会館
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TUVSHINBAYAR KHUSLEN (Mongolia)

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Enrolling at Akita University has brought me closer to my dreams. It's
been a journey filled with growth, both academically and personally.
My life has been filled with joys and learning experiences, as well as
meeting new friends at Akita University.

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Dormitory house for both Japanese and international
students. It is available until graduation. Boarding fee is¥20,000/month.

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2. Private Apartments
Apartments are usually found through Akita University Co-op or local realestate agents. Rent varies depending on the area or age of the apartment
but is generally approximately ¥30,000/month for a 6-jo studio apartment
with a kitchen and bathroom. ( 1-jo = 180cm×90cm)*2 or 3 months’ rent as a deposit and / or “key money” may be required up front forsigning a rental contract.

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One of my dreams is to study abroad to broaden my perspectives andopportunities, and Japan has been my ideal destination since I was achild. After careful consideration, I decided to study and start a newlife at Akita University because of the research opportunities andcultural diversity.
Akita University is one of the perfect places for those who desire to
immerse themselves in Japanese culture while wishing to exchangewith international students from across the world at the same time.
Various styles of exchange activities enable all students, regardless ofrace and personality, to meet and enjoy these activities together, bothon-campus and outside the university, at their preferences. All the staff are generous, so I feel comfortableasking them for any support.
Apart from campus life, Akita City is neither too crowded nor quiet, so you can live calmly while being able
to reach basic facilities and leisure. Moreover, Akita's enchanting nature and attractions are the key things
that attract me to experience and relax outside the classroom in all four seasons.

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My seniors and friends are kind and support me even when I have problems. In addition, the library andspecialized bookstores offer a wide variety of books, allowing me to find and study books that match myinterests and make my time here very fulfilling. And the water in Akita is clean, and the rice and food aredelicious. You can enjoy "Akita food" while you are in Akita. There are many opportunities to experience
the natural beauty of Akita, such as visiting Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan, in the summer and"Yunomata Falls" in the fall.

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Among the many programs and events organized by Akita University,
I had the opportunity to see a Japanese geisha dance and experience
life in a local farmhouse. From there, I learned about Japanese life andgained a deeper understanding of Japanese culture. Akita University isa place that offers such programs and provides opportunities for cross-cultural exchange.

While studying at Akita University, I have experienced a lot and developed myself. I hope that you will also
enjoy yourself while learning a lot at Akita University in the future.

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Faculty of Engineering Science
Department of Material Science
Applied Chemistry Course

As I have been living in Akita for more than half a year, one vital thing is being adaptive to culturaldifferences. Not only the faculty and laboratory you are in but also the society outside the campus. For
foreigners in Japan, learning the Japanese language, culture, and unique system is really tough. But once you
can cope with this difficulty better, you will grow from the inside and can enjoy the fascinating uniqueness of
Akita.

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Selection Criteria for Self-funded International Students
1. Qualifications◆ Applicants who meet criteria (1) to (4) may apply for the Faculty of International Resource Sciences, the Faculty of Education and
Human Studies, the School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Integrated Science and Engineering for Environments
or Faculty of Informatics and Data Science.
◆Applicants who meet criteria (1) to (5) may apply for the School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine.
Those who do not have Japanese nationality. (*)（1）
Those who meet one of the following criteria:（2）i) Those who have completed, or will complete by March 31, 2025, 12 years of formal education overseas; or have been
approved by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as having an equivalenteducational qualification.
ii) Those who have an International Baccalaureate degree administered by the Secretariat of the International Baccalaureate, a
non-profit organization established in accordance with Swiss civil law.
iii) Those who have an Abitur degree, an admission to university in the states of the Federal Republic of Germany.
iv) Those who have a baccalaureate degree, which is an admission to university in the French Republic.
v) Those who have qualified for GCEA in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
vi) Those who have completed (or are expecting to complete) a 12-year course in an educational facility accredited by WASC or ACSIin the the United States of America, or CIS in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, by March 31, 2025.
vii) Those who have been approved as having an education level equivalent to completing high school, based on results of theindividual academic achievement test conducted by Akita University, and will be at least 18 years old by March 31, 2025. (**)
Those who took the 2024 Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) conducted by the（3）
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). The subjects to be taken shall be designated by Akita University.
Those who obtain or are able to obtain a resident status as "Student" in accordance with the Immigration Control and Refugee（4）
Recognition Act. (***)
Those who achieve 90% or more (out of 400 points) in reading comprehension, listening comprehension and listening/reading（5）
comprehension in Japanese language as well as achieve 80% or more (out of 400 points) in Mathematics and two subjects from
Science (EJU subject) (School of Medicine applicants only.)* Non-Japanese applicants who graduated high school in Japan (including senior grade course at schools for secondary education), or have any degrees equivalent to this level, or
who have a Japanese permanent visa, are required to apply for the general entrance selection and not for self-funded international student selection.
** The application for the individual academic achievement test must be received by November 29 (Fri), 2024.
*** Applicants who do have a resident status except “Student” must change the status to “Student” as soon as they complete enrollment procedure.

2. Selection of applicants

Judgments of acceptance for all applicants shall be determined based on comprehensive evaluation of the individual academic
achievement test conducted by Akita University, the 2024 Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students
to be taken in June or November. (Also, the score of TOEIC L&R, TOEFL iBT or IELTS taken after January 2023 will be included
for the evaluation of the applicants for “Faculty of International resource Sciences”.)

3. Subjects to be taken in the individual academic achievement test and other examinations
Faculty

Department/Program/Major/Course

Faculty ofInternational
Resource Sciences

Resource Policy and Management
Department ofInternational
Earth Resource Science
Resource
Sciences
Earth Resource Engineering andEnvironmental Science

Subjects in Individual Academic
Achievement Test
Interview (in Japanese or English, Online)

Required Subjects for Examination for Japanese
University Admission for International Students

Japanese Japan and the World Mathematics Science×●(Free choice)●×Free choice●●Free choice

Interview (in Japanese or English, Online)××(Course 2)

Interview (in Japanese or English, Online)××(Course 2)(Physics, Chemistry)●

Free choice"Practical Examination (1 subject must be selected from Music,
Art or PE) and Interview" or "Short Essay and Interview"
Interview (in English and Japanese)

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×

×

Japanese

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×

×

Japanese×●(Course 2)●(Optional 2 subjects)

Japanese●●Japanese

General type
Course for
Elementary English type
andInterview (including an examination on mathematics)
Department Secondary Mathematics type
Educationof School
Faculty of Education Education
Science typeInterview (including an examination on science)and Human Studies
Special Needs Education Teachers Short essay and interview
Child Development and Education Short essay and interview

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×

(Course 2)(Optional 2 subjects)

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×

×

Japanese●●(Free choice)×

Japanese▲●(Free choice)▲(Optional 2 subjects)

Japanese(Course 2)(Optional 2 subjects)●

Free choice●Free choice●●

School of Medicine
Mathematics, English, Interview
Faculty of Medicine School of
Nursing Physical Therapy
English, Interview
Health Sciences Occupational Therapy
Course of Bioscience
Department ofInterview (including basic oral examination on a subject
Applied Chemistry Course of Organic and Polymer Chemistry
selected by the applicant from physics, chemistry or
and Bioscience
biology)
Course of Applied Chemistry
Faculty of Department ofInterview (including an oral examination on basic
Integrated Mathematical and Course of Mathematical and Earth Environmental Science mathematics)
Science and Physical Science for(including an oral examination on basic
Course of Functional Devices and Materials Science Interview
Engineering Environments
physics)
forInterview (including an oral examination on basic
Environments
Course of Mobility Engineering
mathematics and physics)
Department ofInterview (including an oral examination on basic
Engineering for Course of Electrical Systems Engineering
mathematics and physics)
Social Systems(including an oral examination on basic
Course of Civil and Environmental Engineering Interview
mathematics and physics)

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×

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×

(Free choice)●×(Course 2)●

×(Course 2)

Interview (including an oral examination on
knowledge of the mathematical field)▲ Select 1 subject
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×(Course 2)●

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×(Course 2)●

Note 1: ●:Subjects to take; ×: Subjects not to take; ▲: Optional subjects.
Note 2: The Common Test for University Admissions is not required for the selection of self-funded international students at Akita University.
Note 3: The interview for “Faculty of International resource Sciences” can be conducted in either English or Japanese.
Note.4: Contact information for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students:EJU Uketsuke-Center (EJU Information Desk)

Address : 7F HI Yokohama Bldg., 2-6-26, Kitasaiwai, Nishi-ku,. Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 220-0004
TEL:0570-55-0585 (Use 045-620-7243 for some of mobile, IP phone or international call.)※Please submit the transcript of the TOEIC L&R, TOEFL iBT or IELTS taken after January 2023.

(Physics, Chemistry)●

Department of Regional Studies and Humanities Short essay and interview

Faculty ofInformatics Department of Informatics and Data Scienceand Data
Science

Test Language(Optional 2 subjects)

Others

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(Optional 2 subjects)●(Physics, Chemistry)●(Physics, Chemistry)

Free Choice―Free Choice―●(Physics, Chemistry)●(Physics, Chemistry)●(Physics, Chemistry)●(Physics, Chemistry)4. Application period
Faculty
Faculty of International Resource Sciences
Faculty of Education and Human Studies
Faculty of Integrated Science and Engineering for Environments
Faculty of Informatics and Data Science
Faculty of Medicine※Application must be received by the due date.
Application period
December 18 (Wed.) – December 20 (Fri.), 2024
January 27 (Mon.) – January 29 (Wed.), 2025

5. Date of examination and announcement of results
Faculty
Faculty of International Resource Sciences
Faculty of Education and Human Studies
Faculty of Integrated Science and Engineering for Environments
Faculty of Informatics and Data Science
Faculty of Medicine

Date of examination※Application must be received by the due date.
Date of announcement of results Period of enrollment

January 24 (Fri.), 2025

February 12 (Wed.),2025

February 18 (Tue.) –February 19 (Wed.),2025

School of Medicine :February 25 (Tue.) –February 26 (Wed.), 2025
School of Health Sciences :February 25 (Tue.), 2025

March 7 (Fri.), 2025

March 14 (Fri.) –March 15 (Sat.), 2025

NOTE
●Please notice that the qualifications and the date of examinations for each faculty are different.
● Those who do not currently have, or are unlikely to obtain the resident status as “Student” in accordance with the Immigration
Control and Refugee Recognition Act do not fulfill the criteria and cannot apply the selection.

Entrance Examinations for Privately-funded International Students throughthe Pre-Arrival Admission System (Faculty of Integrated Science and Engineering for Environments)
Pre-Arrival Admission System is a system for entrance admission based on the overall evaluation of the Examination for Japanese
University Admission for International Students(EJU) conducted by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) (Applicants
are required to take the test outside Japan) and other relevant academic performances including high school transcript and TOEFL
score. This system enables applicants to obtain the entrance admission for Akita University without taking any examinations inJapan. For further details please see Application guideline for Privately-funded International Students through the Pre-Arrival
Admission System.
〔How to submit an application〕 Please download the application form from the Akita University website (https://www.akita-u.
ac.jp/). Complete the form and send it to Admissions office, Akita University
Announcement ofApplication guideline
From early Aug. 2024

Application period

Announcement of results

September 24 (Tue.) – September November 1 (Fri.), 2024
30 (Mon.), 2024

Period of enrollment
November 25 (Mon.) – November 29(Fri.), 2024

Special Entrance Examination for International Students Faculty of International Resource Sciences, Akita University
The "Special Entrance Examination for International Students" program is to enable international students outside of Japan to secureadmission to the Faculty of International Resource Sciences, Akita University without having to come to Japan. Applicants must takethe entrance examination on the basis of 1) the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), 2)
the screening of required documents and 3) the online interview. Thus applicants are not required to come to Japan in order to apply
for the program. For the details, please refer to Application Guidelines for Special Entrance Examination for International Students.
[How to Apply] Download Application form from Akita University website (https://www.akita-u.ac.jp/) Please fill out the required
information and send it by postal mail. Please also send a scanned electronic copy of the application documents by e-mail.
Application Period
August 19 (Mon.) – September 20(Fri.), 2024

Date of examination
November 14 (Thu.),
2024

Date of announcement of
Period of enrollment
results
November 28 (Thu.),March 17 (Mon.) – March 24 (Mon.),
2024
2025

[Reference: Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship: Special Program for Preferential Placement of Japanese Government Scholarship Students]
If applicants would like to apply to (MEXT) Scholarship Special Program for Preferential Placement of Japanese Government Scholarship Students, please refer to thewebsite of International Resource Sciences for the details.

International Baccalaureate Admissions(Faculty of International Resource Sciences /Faculty of Education and Human Studies/Faculty of Integrated Science and Engineering for Environments /Faculty of Informatics and Data Science)

Faculty
Application Period Date of Examination Date of Announcement of results Enrollment Procedures
Faculty of International Resource Sciences September 6 (Fri.) –October 5 (Sat.), 2024
Faculty of Education and Human Studies September 12 (Thu.), 2024
November 7 (Thu.) –November 1 (Fri.), 2024
Faculty of Integrated Science and Engineering
November 13 (Wed.), 2024
September
24(Tue.)–
October
12(Sat.),
for Environments
September 30 (Mon.), 2024 2024
Faculty of Informatics and Data Science
Contact: Admissions Office, Akita University

TEL:+81-18-889-2256 FAX:+81-18-835-9924
https://www.akita-u.ac.jp/admission/ E-mail : nyushi@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp