April 2025 and October 2024 Enrollment

Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering
Hokkaido University
Ph.D Program(Doctoral Course)

Application Guidelines(Including Working Adult Admission andInternational Student Admission Information)
If you have any questions regarding the application process, contact the office below.
Administration Office, Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering,
Hokkaido University (CSE Office)Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-8628 Japan
Tel: +81-11-706-7247 c-sougou@cse.hokudai.ac.jp

April 2024

Table of Contents
Overview of the Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering andthe Division of Chemical Sciences and Engineering ......................................................... 1
Admission Policy ................................................................................................................ 1
General Admission and Working Adult Admission
1. Admission Quotas ........................................................................................................... 3
2. Application Qualifications .............................................................................................. 3
3. Preliminary Review of Application Qualifications (Application Period, Etc.) .............. 4
4. Application Method ........................................................................................................ 5
5. Application Documents .................................................................................................. 6
6. Where to Apply ............................................................................................................... 9
7. Submission of English Scores ........................................................................................ 9
8. Selection Method .......................................................................................................... 10
9. Examination Schedule, Etc. .......................................................................................... 11
10. Announcements of the Result ....................................................................................... 11
11. Enrollment Procedures and Expenses ........................................................................... 11
12. Important Notes ............................................................................................................ 12
13. Long-Term Study Program ........................................................................................... 12
14. Others ............................................................................................................................ 12I.

II. International Student Admission
1. Admission Quotas ......................................................................................................... 13
2. Application Qualifications ............................................................................................ 13
3. Preliminary Review of Application Qualifications (Application Period, Etc.) ............ 14
4. Application Method ...................................................................................................... 14
5. Application Documents ................................................................................................ 16
6. Where to Apply ............................................................................................................. 17
7. Submission of English Scores ...................................................................................... 17
8. Selection Method .......................................................................................................... 18
9. Examination Schedule, Etc. .......................................................................................... 18
10. Announcements of the Result ....................................................................................... 18
11. Enrollment Procedures and Expenses ........................................................................... 18
12. Important Notes ............................................................................................................ 19
13. Long-Term Study Program ........................................................................................... 19
14. Others ............................................................................................................................ 19
Application Qualifications (for October Enrollment) .......................................................... 20
Information on the Long-Term Study Program .................................................................... 23
Handling of Personal Information ........................................................................................ 25
List of Instructors and Their Fields of Research .................................................................. 26

Overview of the Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering and theDivision of Chemical Sciences and Engineering
Hokkaido University reorganized the Department of Chemistry in its Graduate School of Science along withthree chemistry-related divisions in its Graduate School of Engineering (the divisions of Chemical Process
Engineering, Biotechnology and Macromolecular Chemistry, and Materials Chemistry) to form the Graduate
School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering and the Division of Chemical Sciences and Engineering in April
2010 (admission quotas in master’s course: 129; admission quotas in doctoral course: 38).
In the Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, chemistry and biochemistry professors ofscience and engineering who are affiliated with the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, ResearchInstitute for Electronic Science, Institute for Genetic Medicine, Institute for Catalysis , and the Institute for
Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery work closely together on research and education activities.
Researchers affiliated with the National Institute for Materials Science, National Institute of Advanced Industrial
Science and Technology, and RIKEN participate as instructors in related fields. These diversely experienced
instructors offer not only specialized lectures in the Molecular Chemistry and Engineering Course, Materials
Chemistry and Engineering Course, and Biological Chemistry and Engineering Course established within the
Division of Chemical Sciences and Engineering but also a rich diversity of classes, including lectures in English.
As a result, they are able to provide instruction and research guidance so that students will be able to view thefield of chemistry from both the perspectives of science and engineering and contribute to society in related
fields.

Admission Policy
1. Educational goals
By providing a systematic education that integrates research findings into the various fields of chemistry, suchas molecular chemistry, materials chemistry, and biochemistry, the Graduate School of Chemical Sciences andEngineering strives to equip students with both basic and advanced, specialized knowledge in the field ofchemistry; to cultivate individuals with broad-based knowledge, a strong sense of discernment, and the ability to
use their knowledge in practical applications to meet the needs created by trends toward internationalization,
advanced developments in science and technology, and interdisciplinary approaches; and to nurture students
who have the depth of knowledge and skills necessary for conducting basic and applied research and who will
therefore be well equipped to conduct innovative research going forward.
2. Ideal student image(Master's Course)(1) Knowledge/skills
Prospective students are expected to have previously acquired advanced expertise in chemistry or related fields
and undertaken original research and development.
(2) Critical-thinking, judgment, and expressive abilities
To respond to internationalization, the sophistication of science and technology, and interdisciplinization, theGraduate School requires prospective students to possess not only a basic background in related fields but also
the motivation to acquire diverse knowledge and develop critical thinking, judgment abilities, and practicalabilities.
(3) Collaboration
Prospective students are expected to be independent and motivated to learn and work in collaboration withpeople from various backgrounds.
(4) Prerequisites
Before enrolling in the Graduate School, students are expected to have knowledge and abilities at theundergraduate level in chemistry or related fields.

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Prospective students are expected to have previously acquired advanced expertise in chemistry or related fields
and undertaken original research and development.
(2) Critical-thinking, judgment, and expressive abilities
To respond to internationalization, the sophistication of science and technology, and interdisciplinization, theGraduate School requires prospective students to possess not only a basic background in related fields but also
the motivation to acquire diverse knowledge and develop critical thinking, judgment abilities, and practicalabilities.
(3) Collaboration
Prospective students are expected to be independent and motivated to learn and work in collaboration withpeople from various backgrounds.
(4) Prerequisites
Before enrolling in the Graduate School, students are expected to have acquired knowledge and researchabilities at the master's level in chemistry or related fields.
3. Basic policy for admission selection
At the Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, we admit students who desire to specialize inthe fields of science and engineering and obtain a master's or doctoral degree in the field of general chemistry,
as well as students who seek a doctoral degree while working. Details such as the evaluation method are
specified in the application guidelines. To measure language proficiency, which is indispensable for success on
the international stage, we request the submission of scores for an English test that is conducted globally.
(1) Master's program・ General selection
Besides requiring comprehensive academic abilities related to the basics of chemistry, we conduct written andoral examinations related to specialization; evaluate basic specialized subjects in molecular chemistry, material
chemistry, and biochemistry; and evaluate advanced, specialized knowledge in specialized subjects, as well as
judgment ability and level of proficiency in the background of related fields, to ascertain practical ability. In
addition, through oral examinations, we evaluate candidates’ attitude of independence, willingness tocollaborate with diverse people, motivation for the future, and ability to learn and research at the undergraduatelevel. Selection will be made by comprehensively judging the examination results, including language ability
based on the English test score.
The written test may be exempted for those who have demonstrated excellent academic performance at theirprevious academic institution or who have outstanding achievements, such as research and development atcompanies.
・ Entrance examination for international students
Considering the level of education overseas, we evaluate expertise and operational ability in basic or related
fields of chemistry through an oral examination. Prospective students are expected to have an attitude ofindependence, be willing to collaborate with various people, and have motivation for the future. Language
ability will also be evaluated based on the score of the English test.
(2) Doctoral program (general selection / examination for working adults / international student selection/ AGS
selection)
An oral examination is conducted to evaluate expertise and operational ability in chemistry and related fields, aswell as basic research abilities for advancing original research in the doctoral program, with the addition ofpresentation ability. Prospective students are expected to have an attitude of independence, be willing tocollaborate with various people, and have motivation for the future. Language ability will also be evaluatedbased on the score of the English test.

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I. General Admission and Working Adult Admission
1. Admission Quotas
Division

No. of Admission Quota

School Web Site

Chemical Sciences and Engineering38
www.cse.hokudai.ac.jp
Notes:The number of admission quotas includes several slots for working adult and international student
applicants.
Individuals expecting to remain employed at the time of admission may apply through the working
adult admission process.

2. Application Qualifications (for those who wish to be admitted in April 2025)(1) Individuals who have been awarded a master’s degree or professional degree from a Japanese
university (the term “professional degree” used hereinafter shall refer to the professional degreeprescribed in Article 5-2 of the Degree Regulations [Ordinance of the Ministry of Education,
Science and Culture No. 9 of 1953] pursuant to stipulations in Article 104, Clause 3, of the School
Education Act); this includes those who are expected to be awarded such a degree by March
2025.
(2) Individuals who have been awarded or are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree or professional degree from a foreign university by March 2025. (hereinafterreferred to as “individuals from a foreign educational system”)(3) Individuals who have been awarded or are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree or professional degree by March 2025 by taking a correspondence course in Japan
offered by a foreign school (hereinafter referred to as “individuals from a foreign educational
system via correspondence course”)(4) Individuals who have completed a graduate school coursework of a foreign university at an
educational institution in Japan and have been awarded a degree equivalent to a master’s degree orprofessional degree. The institution needs to be positioned within the school education system ofthat foreign country as an educational body with a graduate school course and is required to be
designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology. This
includes those who expect to be awarded such a degree by March 2025 (hereinafter referred to as“individuals who have completed coursework in a school designated as equivalent to a graduate
school”).
(5) Individuals who have been awarded or are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree by March 2025 from the United Nations University as prescribed in Article 1(2)of the Act on Special Measures Incidental of Enforcement of the Agreement between the United
Nations and Japan regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations University (Act No.72 of1976), which was established under the December 11, 1972 resolution of the General Assembly of
the United Nations (hereinafter referred to as “individuals from the UN University”).
(6) Individuals who have completed their formal education by taking a correspondence course
through a non-Japanese university, an educational institution which received the designationby (4), or the United Nations University, who have passed an examination or a screening
equivalent to the regulations by Article 16.2 in Standards for the Establishment of Graduate
Schools, and who are recognized to have an academic ability equivalent to Master’s degree holders
by the Graduate School , or who will obtain it by March 2025 (hereinafter referred to as-3-

"individuals from a foreign university who have been passed a Qualifying Examination").
(7) Individuals designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology(1989 Notice No. 118, Ministry of Education, Science and Culture).
(a) Those who have graduated from a university; have conducted research for two years or longer
at a university, research institution, etc.; and are recognized by this graduate school as
possessing equivalent or greater academic capabilities as those of a person who has a master’s
degree based on its research achievements, etc.
(b) Those who have completed 16 years of school education in a foreign country or 16 years ofschool education of a foreign country by taking a correspondence course in Japan offered by aschool of that foreign country; have conducted research for two years or longer at a university,
research institution, etc.; and are recognized by this graduate school as possessing equivalentor greater academic capabilities as those of a person who has a master’s degree based on its
research achievements, etc.
(8) Applicants who are recognized by the graduate school as possessing the equivalent or greater
academic skill as that of a person who has a master’s degree or professional degree based on an
individualized admission qualification investigation and who will be 24 years of age as of March
31, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as “individuals who apply through an individualized admission
qualification investigation”)
Notes:
1. See page 21 for application qualifications if you wish to be admitted in October 2024.
2. If you have any questions regarding the Application Qualifications, contact theAdministration Office of the Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering(hereafter referred to as “CSE office”).

3. Preliminary Review of Application Qualifications (Application Period, Etc.)

May 24 (Fri.) 9:00 a.m. - May 30 (Thu.) 5:00 p.m., 2024(Japan Standard Time)We will conduct a preliminary review of application qualifications before the admission
examination if applicants fall under one of the following categories:(7) Individuals designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology(8) Individuals who apply through an individualized admission qualification investigation
Individuals who fit one of the above-mentioned descriptions should submit Application Form ofPreliminary Review of Qualifications, resume (prescribed forms) and other documents indicated in
section 5 “Application Documents,” with the exception of item No. 1 (Admission application, resume,
examination admission card, and examinee photo card) , No.7 (English score reporting form and thescore sheet of an English-language proficiency examination ) , No.8 (Envelope in which theexamination admission card is to be mailed), and No.9 (Envelope to be used for the notification of
examination results and other information) to the address specified in section “6. Where to Apply” byregistered mail or bringing it to the office between the above-mentioned period. Applicants must
contact the Administration Office (c-sougou@cse.hokudai.ac.jp) to request the application form wellbefore the application deadline.
Notes:The results of the preliminary review of application qualifications will be mailed out in mid-June
2024. Those who are deemed eligible to apply for the program must apply online(https://e-apply.jp/e/hokudai-cse), pay the examination fee as per section 4 “Application Method” andthen mail required documents to the Administration Office.
Those who have passed the preliminary review of qualifications must submit documents listed in-4-section No.1 (admission application, resume, examination admission card, and examinee photo card) ,No.7 (English score reporting form and the score sheet of an English-language proficiency
examination ) , No.8 (Envelope in which the examination admission card is to be mailed), and No.9
(Envelope to be used for the notification of examination results and other information).
Note that Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship students, China Scholarship Council (CSC)
supported students and Hokkaido University Special Grant Program international students (as wellas those who are expecting to receive one of these scholarships) may be exempt from paying theexamination fee. If there is a possibility that you will be eligible for an exemption, please contact theCSE office in advance.

4. Application Method

Our application process consists of three steps: (1) online application (https://e-apply.jp/e/hokudai-cse),(2) payment of the examination fee, (3) submission of application documents by mail. If you fail tocomplete any of these steps in the required timeframe, your application will not be processed and will becancelled.
<<Online Application and Payment Period>>
June 11 (Tue.) 10:00 a.m. - June 25 (Tue.) 5:00 p.m., 2024 (Japan Standard Time)<<Examination Fee>>
Applicants are required to pay the examination fee (30,000 yen) after registering online. Applicants must
pay a service fee of 500 yen in addition to the examination fee.
Available payment methods include: credit card; China Pay; convenience store; bank or post office ATM.
Please note that applicants cannot make a payment for the fee through teller. For further details on payment
methods, see the application website.
Payment of examination fee is not required of individuals expecting to complete a master’s degree
program or a professional degree program in any of graduate schools of Hokkaido University.
Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship students, China Scholarship Council (CSC) supported
students and Hokkaido University Special Grant Program international students (as well as those who are
expecting to receive one of these scholarships) may be exempt from paying the examination fee. If there isa possibility that you will be eligible for an exemption, please contact the CSE office in advance.
The examination fee is non-refundable except for the following cases:
1. Applicants who paid the fee but cancelled their application (including cases where an application was
rejected or application documents were not submitted by the deadline)
2. Applicants paid the fee more than once by mistake
3. Applicants who are exempt from the examination fee mistakenly paid the fee.
<<Document Submission Period>>
June 18 (Tue.) - June 25 (Tue.), 2024
After the payment of the examination fee, download the application form, resume, examination admission
card, examinee photo card, and English score report form as a PDF from the application website. Then,
print single-sided and submit together with other application documents. Please note that these forms
become available after you complete the payment of the examination fee.
When mailing the application documents, be sure to attach the mailing address label (appearing on thelast page of the PDF) to the mailing envelope and send the documents by registered mail. The postmark
deadline of submission is June 25 (Tue.). Please note that you cannot submit in-person at theAdministration Office.
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documents.
Application
Qualifications
No.

Documents to Be(2)

Submitted

(3)

(1)

(4)
(5)

Admission application,
resume, examination1
admission card, andexaminee photo card

Summary of your master’s
thesis or an abstract of2
your researchachievements

3

(7)
(8)

Prescribed forms
○

○

○

○

○

List of researchachievements and copies
of key research papers○

Certificate verifying your4
research history
Transcript from theapplicant’s
5 (undergraduate) university
and graduate school
attended

Notes

(6)

○

○

○

○

(a) Those who have been awarded any master’s degree or
any professional degree should provide a summary of
their master’s thesis or other materials equivalent to amaster’s thesis (unspecified format, approximately two
A4-sized pages).
(b) Those expecting to be awarded a master’s degree
should provide an abstract of the research conducted
over the course of their master’s program (up to 3,000
characters) or other equivalent materials.
Unspecified format*Please submit both documents.
Unspecified format
This certificate is to be issued by the university dean or
research institute director or your research advisor andindicates your research topic and period of research.
(a)This is not required of graduates of the Graduate
School of Chemical Sciences of Hokkaido University.
(b)Individuals applying based on the application
qualification (8) must submit their transcript from thelast school attended.

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Application
Qualifications
No.

Documents to Be(2)

Submitted

(3)

(1)

(4)
(5)

Notes

(6)
(7)
(8)

(a) Those who graduated or will graduate from a

graduate school in People's Republic of China(excluding Hong Kong and Macau) must submit thefollowing documents.
Graduates:
a. Online Verification Report of Higher Education
Qualification Certificate（教育部学历证书电子
注册备案表）
b. Graduation Diploma（毕业证书）and Degree
Diploma（学位证书）Expected Graduates:
a. Online Verification Report of Student Record（教育部学籍在线验证报告）* Obtain documents “a” above by requesting it at“ 中 国 高 等 教 育 学 历 证 书 查 询 ”:
https://www.chsi.com.cn/xlcx/bgys.jsp.
Also, be sure that there are 15 or more days left
until the expiration date of the online verification at
the time of its submission.

Certificate of graduate
school completion (orexpected completion) or adegree certificate
6* This is not required of

○

○

○

graduates of the Graduate
School of Chemical
Sciences and Engineeringof Hokkaido University.

English score reporting
form and the score sheet of
an English-language
7
proficiency examination(TOEFL test or TOEIC
test)

○

○

○

Envelope in which theexamination admission
card is to be mailed

○

○

○

Envelope to be used for the
notification of examination
9
results and otherinformation

○

○

○

8

Envelope in which
preliminary review results
10
are to be mailed to theapplicant11

A copy of your Residence
card

△

△

△

△

(b)Individuals applying based on the application
qualification (6) must submit a confirmation letter
pertaining to the Qualifying Examination.
Pursuant to section 7, “Submission of English Scores,”applicants must submit the English score reporting form(prescribed form) and the score sheet of an
English-language proficiency examination (TOEFL test or
TOEIC test) taken in or after April 2022.
Not required if applicants are not in Japan・Prepare an envelope (120mm x 235mm).
・Download the “Label for admission ticket” from our
website and print it in color.
・Please write your postal code, address and name. Also,
please seal 354 yen stamp on the envelope.
Not required if applicants are not in Japan・Prepare an envelope (240mm x 332mm).
・Download the “Label for results notification” from our
website and print it in color.
・Please fill out your postal code, address and name. No
need to attach stamps.
Required only for Applicants of Preliminary Review ofApplication Qualifications (Not required if applicants are
not in Japan)
・Prepare a self-addressed envelope (120mm x 235mm).
・Please seal 84 yen stamp on the envelope.
This is required only for international student applicants.
Those who live outside of Japan should submit a copy of
their passport.

Note: ○ indicates that the document is required;△ indicates that the document only needs to be submitted by specified individuals.
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(2) Working adult applicants should submit the following documents:
No

1

Documents to Be
Submitted
Admission application,
resume, examination
admission card, andexaminee photo card

2

Letter of approval fortaking the entrance
examination

3

List of researchachievements and copies
of key research papers

4

Certificate verifying yourresearch history

5

Transcript from the lastschool attended(university or higher)

Certificate of graduate
school completion or adegree certificate
67**This is not required of
graduates of the Graduate
School of Chemical
Sciences and Engineeringof Hokkaido University.

English score reporting
form and the score sheetof an English-language
proficiency examination(TOEFL test or TOEIC
test)

Notes
Prescribed forms

Unspecified format
This is required only for those who are currently employed as public
officials. The letter must be issued by someone who has authority overhuman resource matters at their place of employment.
Unspecified format*Please submit both documents.
Unspecified format
This certificate is to be issued by the university dean or research institutedirector or your research advisor and indicates your research topic andperiod of research.
This is not required of graduates of the Graduate School of Chemical
Sciences and Engineering of Hokkaido University.
(a) Those who graduated or will graduate from an educational Institution

in People's Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) intheir most recent academic history must submit the following
documents.
Graduates:
a. Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification
Certificate（教育部学历证书电子注册备案表）b. Graduation Diploma（毕业证书）and Degree Diploma（学位证书）Expected Graduates:
a. Online Verification Report of Student Record（教育部学籍在线验证报告）* Obtain documents “a” above by requesting it at “中国高等教育学历证书查询”: https://www.chsi.com.cn/xlcx/bgys.jsp.
Also, be sure that there are 15 or more days left until the expiration
date of the online verification at the time of its submission.

(b)Individuals applying based on the application qualification (6) must
submit a confirmation letter pertaining to the Qualifying Examination.
Pursuant to section 7, “Submission of English Scores,” applicants must
submit the English score reporting form (prescribed form) and the score
sheet of an English-language proficiency examination (TOEFL test or
TOEIC test) taken in or after April 2022.

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No

8

9

10

11

Documents to Be
Submitted

Notes

Not required if applicants are not in Japan・Prepare an envelope (120mm x 235mm).
Envelope in which the・Download the “Label for admission ticket” from our website and print
examination admission
it in color.
card is to be mailed
・Please write your postal code, address and name. Also,
please seal 354 yen stamp on the envelope.
Not required if applicants are not in Japan
Envelope to be used for・Prepare an envelope (240mm x 332mm).
the notification of・Download the “Label for results notification” from our website and print
examination results andit in color.
other information
・Please fill out your postal code, address and name. No need to attach
stamps.
Envelope in which
Required only for Applicants of Preliminary Review of Application
preliminary review results Qualifications (Not required if applicants are not in Japan)
are to be mailed to the・Prepare a self-addressed envelope (120mm x 235mm).
・Please seal 84 yen stamp on the envelope.
applicantA copy of your Residence This is required only for foreign applicants.
Those who live outside of Japan should submit a copy of their passport.
card

6. Where to Apply

Administration Office, Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University(CSE Office)Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-8628 Japan
Tel: (+81)-11-706-7247

7. Submission of English Scores

Submit your English score reporting form (prescribed form) at the time of application. Also, submit
your English score sheets as follows.
Either of the English-language proficiency examination score sheets listed in (a) or (b) below, fromexaminations taken in or after April 2022. In the case of (c), please consult with CSE Office inadvance.
(a) TOEFL test official score sheet
Submit a Test Taker Score Report sent to the examinee by the U.S. Educational Testing Service(ETS). A printout of test results posted online shall be considered invalid.
On the Score Report Preferences screen shown during the process of applying to take the
TOEFL iBT test, be sure to select “Web-accessible Score Report and a printed copy mailed toyou” to ensure that a Test Taker Score Report is mailed to you.
If you do not have a Score Report ready by the time that you apply for admission, please ordera Test Taker Score Report from ETS and have it send out to you. And at the same time, please
request an Official Score Report from ETS and have it send out to us the Graduate School ofChemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University. Our Institution code is C327.
The Test Taker Score Report may not be delivered to you within the application period, inwhich case by means of sending us the Official Score Report, a late submission will be accepted
only if you have taken the test four weeks before the application deadline (Tuesday, May 28,2024). When you order an additional Test Taker Score Report, it may not be delivered to you-9-within the application period, in which case a late submission will be accepted only if you havealready had ETS send us the Official Score Report four weeks before the application deadline(Tuesday, May 28, 2024).
Please note that once the Test Taker Score Report has been delivered to you, please submit it to
the CSE office as soon as possible. You may send it by registered mail or bring it to the CSE
office.
(b) TOEIC test score sheet
Submit the Official Score Certificate or printed Digital official Score Certificate.
(c)Those who have graduated from a university where English is the primary language of
instruction may omit their score sheet by submitting a medium of instruction certificate fromtheir degree granting (undergraduate) university and graduate school. For more details, pleasecontact the Administration Office.
Important Notes(a) If you submit more than one score sheet, the best score submitted shall be used. Individuals who
have already submitted scores at the time of application may submit new scores between July 25(Thu.) 9:00 a.m. (JST) and July 29 (Mon.) 5:00 p.m. (JST), 2024, by registered mail or bringing
it to the office.
(b) Scores for TOEFL ITP, TOEIC IP, TOEIC Bridge, etc. are invalid.
(c) English score sheet will be returned after the exam date.

8. Selection Method

Admission decisions will be made based on a comprehensive review (oral examination, etc.) of theapplicant’s master’s thesis or equivalent paper and the applicant’s knowledge of the subject matterand foreign-language skills.
For working adult applicants, the review of the applicant’s knowledge of the subject matter andforeign-language skills will be replaced with a review (oral examination, etc.) of the results of theapplicant’s research conducted as a working adult.

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9. Examination Schedule, Etc.

August 7 (Wed.) or August 8 (Thu.), 2024
Note:
The oral examination schedule, examination venue, and other details will be provided when theexamination admission card is sent out.
Examination
Examination
Time
Examination Venue
Date
Subject
Aug. 7 (Wed.)
From 9:00 a.m. or
To be specified when the examination
Oral examinationorfrom 1:00 p.m.
admission card is sent out
Aug. 8 (Thu.)

10. Announcements of the Result

The examination admission numbers of those who passed the examination will be posted in theentrance hall of the School of Engineering and our website (https://www.cse.hokudai.ac.jp/) around
10:00 a.m. on August 30 (Fri.), 2024. In addition, all examinees will be notified of their results
individually (results will not be provided over the phone).

11. Enrollment Procedures and Expenses

Details regarding enrollment procedures are provided in the notifications mailed to those who havebeen accepted.
Enrollment fee: ¥282,000
Note:
Not required of students continuing into this doctoral course from a master’s degree
program or professional degree program in a graduate school of Hokkaido University.
First semester tuition for academic year 2025: ¥267,900 (estimated)
Total annual amount: ¥535,800 (estimated)
Notes:
1. If any revision is made while the student is enrolled, the new amount will be applied from the timeof the revision.
2. If the enrollment fee is not paid during the admission procedure period, the applicant will betreated as having no intent to enroll.
3. If tuition is not paid for one semester, the student will be expelled, and his/her record ofenrollment will be deleted. If you are having problems paying tuition due to financial hardship,
you may be eligible for a tuition exemption or deferral.

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12. Important Notes(1) Be sure to bring your examination admission card with you on the day of the entrance examinationand place it on your desk.
(2) Incomplete applications may not be accepted. Be sure that there are no errors in your application.
(3) If the name on your certificate of graduation or other documents is different from your current
name, for example, your surname has changed, attach a certificate of family registry or otherofficial document that verifies the change.
(4) If any falsified information is found in the application documents, the applicant’s admission may
be revoked.
(5) Our graduate school generally does not allow dual enrollment.

13. Long-Term Study Program

The long-term study program is available to students who want to study systematically over a
period of time longer than the standard course term (three years for a doctoral course) due to full-time
employment or other circumstances that limit the time to attend classes and conduct research.
Students must apply for this program and receive the approval from the graduate school. Onceapproved, the student will pursue a systematic course of study over a specified length of time. Thosewishing to take advantage of this system should carefully read and follow the application instructionsin the section entitled “Information on the Long-Term Study Program” on page 24. Be sure to consult
with your prospective academic advisor in advance regarding this program.

14. Others(1) Examination admission cards will be sent out in mid-July 2024 to those whose applications havebeen accepted.
(2) Applicants who are physically disabled and who may need special accommodations to takeexaminations and attend classes should notify the CSE office of their condition by June 25 (Tue.),2024.

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II. International Student Admission
1. Admission Quotas
Division

No. of Admission Quota

School Web Site

Chemical Sciences and Engineering

Severalwww.cse.hokudai.ac.jp

2. Application Qualifications (for those who wish to be admitted in April 2025)

Individuals who are recognized as possessing the skills and capabilities required based on arecommendation from a specialized professor (hereinafter referred to as “the prospective supervisor”)
in this graduate school whom the applicant would like to have as his/her research advisor after
enrollment and individuals who fulfill one of the following application qualifications:(1) Individuals who have been awarded or are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree or professional degree from a foreign university by March 2025.
(2) Individuals who have been awarded or are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree or professional degree by March 2025 by taking a correspondence course in Japan
offered by a foreign school(3) Individuals who have completed a graduate school coursework of a foreign university at an
educational institution in Japan and have been awarded a degree equivalent to a master’s degree orprofessional degree. The institution needs to be positioned within the school education system ofthat foreign country as an educational body with a graduate school course and is required to be
designated by the Japanese minister of education, culture, sports, science, and technology. This
includes those who are expected to be awarded such a degree by March 2025.
(4) Individuals who have been awarded or are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree by March 2025 from the United Nations University as prescribed in Article 1(2)of the Act on Special Measures Incidental of Enforcement of the Agreement between the United
Nations and Japan regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations University (Act No.72 of1976), which was established under the December 11, 1972 resolution of the General Assembly of
the United Nations.
(5) Individuals who have completed their formal education by taking a correspondence course
through a non-Japanese university, an educational institution which received the designationby (3), or the United Nations University, who have passed an examination or a screening
equivalent to the regulations by Article 16.2 in Standards for the Establishment of Graduate
Schools, and who are recognized to have an academic ability equivalent to Master’s degree
holders by the Graduate School , or who will obtain it by March 2025.
(6) Individuals designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology(1989 Notice No. 118, Ministry of Education, Science and Culture), i.e., individuals who havecompleted 16 years of school education in a foreign country or 16 years of school education of aforeign country by taking a correspondence course in Japan offered by a school of that foreigncountry; have conducted research for two years or longer at a university, research institution, etc.;
and are recognized by this graduate school as possessing equivalent or greater academic
capabilities as those of a person who has a master’s degree based on its research findings, etc.
(7) Applicants who are recognized by the graduate school as possessing the equivalent or greater
academic skill as that of a person who has a master’s degree or professional degree based on an
individualized admission qualification investigation and who will be 24 years of age as of March
31, 2025.
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Notes:1. Applicants must contact their prospective supervisor in advance.
2. See page 21 for application qualifications if you wish to be admitted in October 2024.
3. If you have any questions regarding the Application Qualifications, contact theAdministration Office of the Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering(hereafter referred to as “CSE office”).

3. Preliminary Review of Application Qualifications (Application Period, Etc.)

May 24 (Fri.) 9:00 a.m. - May 30 (Thu.) 5:00 p.m., 2024 (Japan Standard Time)We will conduct a preliminary review of application qualifications before the admission
examination if applicants fall under either (6) or (7).
Individuals who fit one of the categories must submit Application Form of Preliminary Review of
Qualifications and Resume (prescribed forms) and documents indicated in section 5, “Application
Documents,” with the exception of item No. 1 (Admission application, resume, examination
admission card, and examinee photo card), No.6 (English score reporting form and the score sheet of
an English-language proficiency examination), No.8 (Envelope in which the examination admission
card is to be mailed), and No.9 (Envelope to be used for the notification of examination results andother information) to the address specified in section “6. Where to Apply” by registered mail orbringing it to the office between the above-mentioned period. Applicants must contact theAdministration Office (c-sougou@cse.hokudai.ac.jp) to request the application form well before theapplication deadline.
Notes:The results of the preliminary review of application qualifications will be mailed out in mid-June
2024. Those who are deemed eligible to apply for the program must apply online(https://e-apply.jp/e/hokudai-cse), pay the examination fee as per section 4 “Application Method”
and then mail required documents to the Administration Office.
Those who have passed the preliminary review of qualifications must submit documents listed in
section No.1 (admission application, resume, examination admission card, and examinee photo card),
No.6 (English score reporting form and the score sheet of an English-language proficiency
examination ) , No.8 (Envelope in which the examination admission card is to be mailed), and No.9
(Envelope to be used for the notification of examination results and other information)
Note that Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship students, China Scholarship Council (CSC)
supported students and Hokkaido University Special Grant Program international students (as wellas those who are expecting to receive one of these scholarships) may be exempt from paying theexamination fee. If there is a possibility that you will be eligible for an exemption, please contact theCSE office in advance.

4. Application Method

Ourapplication
process
consistsofthree
steps:(1)
onlineapplication(https://e-apply.jp/e/hokudai-cse), (2) payment of the examination fee, (3) submission of application
documents by mail. If you fail to complete any of these steps in the required timeframe, yourapplication will not be processed and will be cancelled.
<<Online Application and Payment Period>>
June 11 (Tue.) 10:00 a.m. - June 25 (Tue.) 5:00 p.m., 2024 (Japan Standard Time)- 14 -

<<Examination Fee>>
Applicants are required to pay the examination fee (30,000 yen) after registering online. Applicantsmust pay a service fee of 500 yen in addition to the examination fee.
Available payment methods include: credit card; China Pay; convenience store; bank or post office
ATM. Please note that applicants cannot make a payment for the fee through teller. For further details
on payment methods, see the application website.
Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship students, China Scholarship Council (CSC) supported
students and Hokkaido University Special Grant Program international students (as well as those whoare expecting to receive one of these scholarships) may be exempt from paying the examination fee. If
there is a possibility that you will be eligible for an exemption, please contact the CSE office inadvance.
The examination fee is non-refundable except for the following cases:
1. Applicants who paid the fee but cancelled their application (including cases where an application
was rejected or application documents were not submitted by the deadline)
2. Applicants paid the fee more than once by mistake
3. Applicants who are exempt from the examination fee mistakenly paid the fee.
<<Document Submission Period>>
June 18 (Tue.) - June 25 (Tue.), 2024
After the payment of the examination fee, download the application form, resume, examination
admission card, examinee photo card, and English score report form as a PDF from the application
website. Then, print single-sided and submit together with other application documents.
Please note that these forms become available after you complete the payment of the examination fee.
When mailing the application documents, be sure to attach the mailing address label (appearing on
the last page of the PDF) to the mailing envelope and send the documents by registered mail. The
postmark deadline of submission is June 25 (Tue.). Please note that you cannot submit in-person at theAdministration Office.

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5. Application Documents
No.

Documents to Be Submitted

Admission application, resume,
1 examination admission card,and examinee photo card
A recommendation letter from2
your prospective supervisor

Summary of your master’s

3 thesis or an abstract of yourresearch achievements

A transcript from theapplicant’s (undergraduate)
4
university and graduate school
attended

Notes
Prescribed forms

Unspecified format(a) Those who have been awarded any master’s degree or any professional
degree should provide a summary of their master’s thesis or othermaterials equivalent to a master’s thesis (unspecified format,
approximately two A4-sized pages).
(b) Those expecting to be awarded a master’s degree should provide an
abstract of the research conducted over the course of their master’s
program (up to 3,000 characters) or other equivalent materials.

*If you are relevant to the both (a) and (b), summit all of the required
documents according to (a) and (b).

(a)Those who graduated from a university in People's Republic ofChina (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) must submit the following
documents:a. Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification
Certificate（教育部学历证书电子注册备案表）b. Graduation Diploma（毕业证书）and Degree Diploma（学位证书）* Obtain documents “a” above by requesting it at “中国高等教育学历证书查询”: https://www.chsi.com.cn/xlcx/bgys.jsp.
Also, be sure that there are 15 or more days left until the expiration
A certificate of graduation fromdate of the online verification at the time of its submission.
your (undergraduate) university (b)Those who graduated or will graduate from a graduate school in
China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) must submit theand a certificate of graduate
5
following documents.
school completion (or expected
Graduates:
completion) or a degreea. Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification
certificate
Certificate（教育部学历证书电子注册备案表）b. Graduation Diploma（毕业证书）and Degree Diploma（学位证书）Expected Graduates:
a. Online Verification Report of Student Record（教育部学籍在线验证报告）* Obtain documents “a” above by requesting it at “中国高等教育学历证书查询”: https://www.chsi.com.cn/xlcx/bgys.jsp.
Also, be sure that there are 15 or more days left until the expiration
date of the online verification at the time of its submission.
(c)Individuals applying based on the application qualification (5) must
submit a confirmation letter pertaining to the Qualifying Examination.

English score reporting form
and the score sheet of an
6 English-language proficiency
examination (TOEFL test or
TOEIC test)

Pursuant to section 7, “Submission of English Scores,” applicants must
submit the English score reporting form (prescribed form) and the score
sheet of an English-language proficiency examination (TOEFL test or
TOEIC test) taken in or after April 2022.

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No.

Documents to Be Submitted

Letter of recommendation from
7 your academic advisor at thelast school attended
Envelope in which the

8 examination admission card is
to be mailed

Envelope to be used for the

9 notification of examination

results and other information

Envelope in which preliminary
10 review results are to be mailed
to the applicant

11 A copy of your Residence card
12

Notes
Unspecified format
This is not required for those who are currently enrolled in Hokkaido
University, and wish to study under the guidance of the same academic
supervisor after enrolling in the doctoral course.
Not required if applicants are not in Japan・Prepare an envelope (120mm x 235mm).
・Download the “Label for admission ticket” from our website and print
it in color.
・Please write your postal code, address and name. Also,
please seal 354 yen stamp on the envelope.
Not required if applicants are not in Japan・Prepare an envelope (240mm x 332mm).
・Download the “Label for results notification” from our website andprint it in color.
・Please fill out your postal code, address and name. No need to attach
stamps.
Required only for Applicants of Preliminary Review of Application
Qualifications (Not required if applicants are not in Japan)
・Prepare a self addressed envelope (120mm x 235mm).
・Please seal 84 yen stamp on the envelope.
Those who live outside of Japan should submit a copy of their passport.

Other required documents fromthe accepting professor

6. Where to Apply

Administration Office, Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University(CSE Office)Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-8628 Japan
Tel: (+81)-11-706-7247

7. Submission of English Scores

Submit your English score reporting form (prescribed form) at the time of application. Also, submit
your English score sheets as follows.
Either of the English-language proficiency examination score sheets listed in (a) or (b) below, fromexaminations taken in or after April 2022. In the case of (c), please consult with CSE Office inadvance.
(a) TOEFL test official score sheet
Submit a Test Taker Score Report sent to the examinee by the U.S. Educational Testing Service(ETS). A printout of test results posted online shall be considered invalid.
On the Score Report Preferences screen shown during the process of applying to take the
TOEFL iBT test, be sure to select “Web-accessible Score Report and a printed copy mailed toyou” to ensure that a Test Taker Score Report is mailed to you.
If you do not have a Score Report ready by the time that you apply for admission, please ordera Test Taker Score Report from ETS and have it send out to you. And at the same time, please
request an Official Score Report from ETS and have it send out to us the Graduate School ofChemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University. Our Institution code is C327.
The Test Taker Score Report may not be delivered to you within the application period, in- 17 -

which case by means of sending us the Official Score Report, a late submission will be accepted
only if you have taken the test four weeks before the application deadline (Tuesday, May 28,2024). When you order an additional Test Taker Score Report, it may not be delivered to you
within the application period, in which case a late submission will be accepted only if you havealready had ETS send us the Official Score Report four weeks before the application deadline(Tuesday, May 28, 2024).
Please note that once the Test Taker Score Report has been delivered to you, please submit it to
the CSE office as soon as possible. You may send it by registered mail or bring it to the CSE
office.
(b) TOEIC test score sheet
Submit the Official Score Certificate or printed Digital official Score Certificate.
(c) Those who have graduated from a university where English is the primary language of
instruction may omit their score sheet by submitting a medium of instruction certificate fromtheir degree granting (undergraduate) university and graduate school. For more details, pleasecontact the Administration Office.
Important Notes(a) If you submit more than one score sheet, the best score submitted shall be used. Individuals who
have already submitted scores at the time of application may submit new scores between July 25(Thu.) 9:00 a.m. (JST) and July 29 (Mon.) 5:00 p.m. (JST), 2024, by registered mail or bringing
it to the office.
(b) Scores for TOEFL ITP, TOEIC IP, TOEIC Bridge, etc. are invalid.
(c) English score sheet will be returned after the exam date.

8. Selection Method

Admission decisions will be made based on a comprehensive review (oral examination, etc.) of theapplicant’s master’s thesis or equivalent paper and the applicant’s knowledge of the subject matterand foreign-language skills.

9. Examination Schedule, Etc.

August 7 (Wed.) and August 8 (Thu.), 2024
Examination subjects are based on the general admission.

10. Announcements of the Result

The examination admission numbers of those who passed the examination will be posted in theentrance hall of the School of Engineering and our website (https://www.cse.hokudai.ac.jp/) around
10:00 a.m. on August 30 (Fri.), 2024. In addition, all examinees will be notified of their results
individually (results will not be provided over the phone).

11. Enrollment Procedures and Expenses

Details regarding enrollment procedures are provided in the notifications mailed to those who havebeen accepted.
Enrollment fee: ¥282,000First semester tuition for academic year 2025: ¥267,900 (estimated)
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Notes:1. If any revision is made while the student is enrolled, the new amount will be applied from thetime of the revision.
2. If the enrollment fee is not paid during the admission procedure period, the applicant will betreated as having no intent to enroll.
3. If tuition is not paid for one semester, the student will be expelled, and his/her record ofenrollment will be deleted. If you are having problems paying tuition due to financial hardship,
you may be eligible for a tuition exemption or deferral.

12. Important Notes(1) Be sure to bring your examination admission card with you on the day of the entrance examinationand place it on your desk.
(2) Incomplete applications may not be accepted. Be sure that there are no errors in your application.
(3) If any falsified information is found in the application documents, the applicant’s admission may
be revoked.
(4) Our graduate school generally does not allow dual enrollment.

13. Long-Term Study Program

Our graduate school has a long-term study program. Those wishing to take advantage of this systemshould carefully read and follow the application instructions in the section entitled “Information on
the Long-Term Study Program” on page 24.

14. Others(1) Examination admission cards will be sent out around in mid-July 2024 to those whose
applications have been accepted (with the exception of those who are applying for a special
program approved by this graduate school).
(2) Applicants who are physically disabled and who may need special accommodations to takeexaminations and attend classes should notify the CSE office of their condition by June 25 (Tue.),2024.

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Application Qualifications (for October Enrollment)*For any questions, please contact Administration Office at Graduate School of Chemical Scienceand Engineering
I. General Admission and Working Adult Admission(1) Individuals who have been awarded a master’s degree or professional degree from a Japanese
university (the term “professional degree” used hereinafter shall refer to the professional degreeprescribed in Article 5-2 of the Degree Regulations [Ordinance of the Ministry of Education,
Science and Culture No. 9 of 1953] pursuant to stipulations in Article 104, Clause 3, of the School
Education Act); this includes those who are expected to be awarded such a degree by September
2024.
(2) Individuals who have been awarded or are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree or professional degree from a foreign university by September 2024. (hereinafterreferred to as “individuals from a foreign educational system”)(3) Individuals who have been awarded or are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree or professional degree by September 2024 by taking a correspondence course inJapan offered by a foreign school (hereinafter referred to as “individuals from a foreign
educational system via correspondence course”)(4) Individuals who have completed a graduate school coursework of a foreign university at an
educational institution in Japan and have been awarded a degree equivalent to a master’s degree orprofessional degree. The institution needs to be positioned within the school education system ofthat foreign country as an educational body with a graduate school course and is required to be
designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology. This
includes those who expect to be awarded such a degree by September 2024 (hereinafter referred toas “individuals who have completed coursework in a school designated as equivalent to a graduate
school”).
(5) Individuals who have been awarded or are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree by September 2024 from the United Nations University as prescribed in Article
1(2) of the Act on Special Measures Incidental of Enforcement of the Agreement between the
United Nations and Japan regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations University (Act No.72
of 1976), which was established under the December 11, 1972 resolution of the General Assemblyof the United Nations (hereinafter referred to as “individuals from the UN University”).
(6) Individuals who have completed their formal education by taking a correspondence course
through a non-Japanese university, an educational institution which received the designationby (4), or the United Nations University, who have passed an examination or a screening
equivalent to the regulations by Article 16.2 in Standards for the Establishment of Graduate
Schools, and who are recognized to have an academic ability equivalent to Master’s degree holders
by the Graduate School , or who will obtain it by September 2024 (hereinafter referred to as"individuals from a foreign university who have been passed a Qualifying Examination").
(7) Individuals designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology(1989 Notice No. 118, Ministry of Education, Science and Culture).
(a) Those who have graduated from a university; have conducted research for two years or longer
at a university, research institution, etc.; and are recognized by this graduate school as
possessing equivalent or greater academic capabilities as those of a person who has a master’s
degree based on its research achievements, etc.
(b) Those who have completed 16 years of school education in a foreign country or 16 years ofschool education of a foreign country by taking a correspondence course in Japan offered by a
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school of that foreign country; have conducted research for two years or longer at a university,
research institution, etc.; and are recognized by this graduate school as possessing equivalentor greater academic capabilities as those of a person who has a master’s degree based on its
research achievements, etc.
(8) Applicants who are recognized by the graduate school as possessing the equivalent or greater
academic skill as that of a person who has a master’s degree or professional degree based on an
individualized admission qualification investigation and who will be 24 years of age as of
September 30, 2024 (hereinafter referred to as “individuals who apply through an individualized
admission qualification investigation”)

II. International Student Admission
Individuals who are recognized as possessing the skills and capabilities required based on arecommendation from a specialized professor (hereinafter referred to as “the accepting professor”) in
this graduate school whom the applicant would like to have as his/her research advisor after
enrollment and individuals who fulfill one of the following application qualifications:(1) Individuals who have been awarded or are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree or professional degree from a foreign university by September 2024.
(2) Individuals who have been awarded or are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree or professional degree by September 2024 by taking a correspondence course inJapan offered by a foreign school(3) Individuals who have completed a graduate school coursework of a foreign university at an
educational institution in Japan and have been awarded a degree equivalent to a master’s degree orprofessional degree. The institution needs to be positioned within the school education system ofthat foreign country as an educational body with a graduate school course and is required to be
designated by the Japanese minister of education, culture, sports, science, and technology. This
includes those who are expected to be awarded such a degree by September 2024.
(4) Individuals who have been awarded or are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to amaster’s degree by September 2024 from the United Nations University as prescribed in Article
1(2) of the Act on Special Measures Incidental of Enforcement of the Agreement between the
United Nations and Japan regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations University (Act No.72
of 1976), which was established under the December 11, 1972 resolution of the General Assemblyof the United Nations.
(5) Individuals who have completed their formal education by taking a correspondence course
through a non-Japanese university, an educational institution which received the designationby (3), or the United Nations University, who have passed an examination or a screening
equivalent to the regulations by Article 16.2 in Standards for the Establishment of Graduate
Schools, and who are recognized to have an academic ability equivalent to Master’s degree
holders by the Graduate School , or who will obtain it by September 2024.
(6) Individuals designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology(1989 Notice No. 118, Ministry of Education, Science and Culture), i.e., individuals who havecompleted 16 years of school education in a foreign country or 16 years of school education of aforeign country by taking a correspondence course in Japan offered by a school of that foreigncountry; have conducted research for two years or longer at a university, research institution, etc.;
and are recognized by this graduate school as possessing equivalent or greater academic- 21 -

capabilities as those of a person who has a master’s degree based on its research findings, etc.
(7) Applicants who are recognized by the graduate school as possessing the equivalent or greater
academic skill as that of a person who has a master’s degree or professional degree based on an
individualized admission qualification investigation and who will be 24 years of age as of
September 30, 2024.

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Information on the Long-Term Study Program
1. Overview

This program is available to students who would not be able to complete the program within thestandard course term (three years) due to full-time employment or other circumstances (including
responsibilities related to the care of elderly or disabled family members or the raising of children)and therefore want a longer period of time to conduct their studies systematically. Students must filean application and may be approved for a systematically planned course of study (hereinafter referred
to as “long-term study”) after an individual review.

2. Eligibility

Individuals who are applying for the long-term study program must meet one of the terms listed
below, be unable to make a commitment to full-time studies as a consequence of the circumstances
described, and would therefore like to extend in advance the number of years over which they willconduct their studies (research).
(1) Individuals who are engaged in full-time employment, such as those currently employed bygovernment agencies or companies (excluding those who will continue to receive salaries while
being relieved of their work duties), and self-employed individuals(2) Individuals who are engaged in temporary or part-time employment that is deemed by thisgraduate school to adversely affect their studies(3) Individuals who have responsibilities, such as raising children or caring for other family members,that are deemed by this graduate school to adversely affect their studies to the same degree as the
responsibilities listed in item (2) above

3. Enrollment Period

The allowable length of period under the long-term study program is up to six years for the doctoral
course. Study periods for long-term study applicants are approved in one-year increments.
The maximum length of enrollment (including the period for time off, etc.) for a student who has
been approved for long-term study is up to six years in the doctoral course, the same maximum lengthof time as students under the standard term of study.
The period of time off that this graduate school will allow is the same for students under either the
standard term of study or long-term study program, i.e., three years for doctoral students.

4. Application Procedures(1) Application Deadline
In general, those wishing to apply for the long-term study program should apply at the time theysubmit their admission applications.
(2) Submission of Documents
Submit the following documents to CSE office:(a) An Application for long-term study (form 1)(b) A Long-term study plan (form 2)(c) Documents verifying your reasons for needing long-term study approval- 23 -

(3) Review and Notification of Results
Applications for the long-term study program will be reviewed by the graduate school, andapplicants will be notified of the results of that review with the notification of examination results.

5. Contraction or Extension of the Long-Term Study Period

If deemed necessary by the graduate school, approval may be granted for a contraction or extensionof the long-term study period once, and only once, during the student’s period of enrollment. However,the long-term study period can only be contracted from six years to four years (one year beyond thestandard three-year course term) or five years to four years.

6. Tuition Fee

The tuition of students who have been approved for the long-term study program shall be calculated
in annual amounts by dividing the total tuition for the standard term of study (annual tuition × 3 years)
by the number of years for which the long-term study has been approved. In cases where the tuition
amount is revised or a change to the long-term study period is approved, tuition will be recalculated atthat time. However, any tuition already paid will not be adjusted retroactively.
※Be sure not to pay the tuition for your current term of study until you are notified of whether
your application for the long-term study program or a change thereof has been approved.

7. OtherTo request an application form or clarify any issues, contact CSE office.

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Handling of Personal Information(1) All personal information collected by Hokkaido University will be completely protected incompliance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information Held by Independent
Administrative Agencies, etc., and other related acts and pursuant to the Hokkaido University
Personal Information Management Regulations.
(2) Names, addresses, and other personal information provided to the university through application
procedures will be used solely for (a) enrollee selection, (b) the announcement of exam results, (c)admission procedures, (d) surveys and research on enrollee selection methods, and (e) related
processes.
(3) Some of these processes may be outsourced by the university to a contracted service provider(hereinafter referred to as “contractor”). All or some of the personal information provided byapplicants may be provided to the contractor only as needed to perform the tasks for which it has
been contracted.
(4) Personal information obtained through application procedures will be used only for those who areadmitted for (a) school administration purposes (student registration, academic counseling, etc.),(b) student support services (health management, scholarship applications, etc.), and (c) tuitionand other administrative purposes.
(5) Of the personal information described in item (4) above, only names and addresses will be used
to facilitate communication with students from the Hokkaido University Frontier Foundation andorganizations related to Hokkaido University, such as (a) the Hokkaido University Athletic
Union, and (b) the Hokkaido University School of Engineering and School of Science Alumni
Association.

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List of Instructors and Their Fields of Research

Molecular Chemistry and Engineering Course
Staff

No. Laboratory

Research Contents

Faculty

Microscopic Chemical Analyses Unit
Professor
01 Quantum Chemistry

TAKETSUGU Tetsuya

Associate Professor KOBAYASHI Masato
Assistant Professor IWASA Takeshi

02 Theoretical Chemistry

03 Physical Chemistry

Professor

MAEDA Satoshi

Assistant Professor MATSUOKA Wataru
Professor

MURAKOSHI Kei

Lecturer

FUKUSHIMA Tomohiro

Assistant Professor ITATANI Masaki
Assistant Professor Ruifeng ZHOU
Professor

04 Analytical Chemistry

UENO Kosei

Associate Professor RYUZAKI Sou
Assistant Professor IMAEDA Keisuke

Development of "Predictive" Chemical Theory for Reaction, Electron, and Spectroscopy andprograms, as well as advanced computational chemistry applications. First-principle excited-state
Faculty of Science
reaction dynamics, theory-guiding catalytic design with element strategy, development of a largescale electronic structure theory, near-field molecular theory, reaction informatics.
Development of new theories and computational programs aimed at predicting reaction pathways
in molecules and materials, and their applications.
Faculty of Science
The main targets of the applications are organic reaction, photoreaction, enzyme reaction,
catalysis, and crystal phase transition.
Surface electrochemistry; ultra-sensitive detection and characterization of surfaces of target
materials under electrochemical potential control for novel energy conversion systems andintelligent devices. Electrochemical synthesis of nano-materials with well-definedelectronic/geometrical structurers for novel catalysis.

Faculty of Science

Nanophotonics. Laser spectroanalytical chemistry and photochemistry of nanostructured
materials in the minute spatial domain using laser and microspectroscopy. Chemical andbiosensors using nanostructures.

Faculty of Science

Structural organic chemistry on synthesis and structural analysis of unique functional molecules
such as polyketones. Use of machine learning in organic chemistry.
Synthetic chemistry, electroorganic synthesis, organofluorine chemistry.

Faculty ofEngineering

Fine Chemical Reactions Unit
05 Organic Reaction

06

Organoelement
Chemistry

Professor

Professor

ITO Hajime

Associate Professor ISHIYAMA Tatsuo
Associate Professor KUBOTA Koji
Professor

07 Organic Synthesis

INOKUMA Yasuhide

Associate Professor SENBOKU Hisanori

The research purpose of our laboratory is development of novel synthetic reactions, valuable
catalytic process and new functional materials in the field of organoelement chemistry. We aim to Faculty ofEngineering
challenge to establish a new chemistry frontier that includes organometallics, heteroatom
chemistry and coordination chemistry.

OHKUMA Takeshi

Associate Professor ARAI Noriyoshi

Molecular catalysis, catalytic asymmetric reactions, practical organic synthesis.

Assistant Professor YURINO Taiga
Professor
Organometallic
08
Chemistry

SAWAMURA Masaya

Associate Professor SHIMIZU Yohei
Assistant Professor MASUDA Yusuke

Faculty ofEngineering

Catalyst design using supramolecules, solid surfaces, and light for the development oftransformative chemical reactions. Quantum chemical calculations for exploring chemical reaction Faculty of Sciencemechanisms and catalyst design.

Assistant Professor Arteaga Arteaga FERNANDO
09 Organic Chemistry I

Professor

SUZUKI Takanori

Associate Professor ISHIGAKI Yusuke
Professor

Benjamin LIST

Associate Professor Chung-Yang HUANG
10

Chemical Reaction
Development

Associate Professor Pavel SIDOROVAssociate Professor Mingoo JIN
Associate Professor Min GAOAssistant Professor AKAMA Tomoko

Structural and physical organic chemistry on novel heat- and light-responsive redox systems andstrained molecules.

Faculty of Science

Design and discovery of chemical reactions using computational, informational, and experimental
science.
Development of novel reactions using organocatalysts. Development of materials and functional
ICReDD
organic molecules. Prediction of chemical reactions based on chemical informatics. Developmentof automated reaction pathway search methods and electronic state dynamics simulation
methods.

Catalytic Reactions Unit
11 Catalytic Transformation Professor

MURAYAMA Toru

Professor

NAKANO Tamaki

12 Macromolecular Science

Associate Professor SONG Zhiyi
Assistant Professor BANDO Masayoshi
Professor

13 Catalyst Material

SHIMIZU Kenichi

Associate Professor TOYAO Takashi
Assistant Professor Abhijit SHROTRIProfessor

14 Catalysis Theory

HASEGAWA Jun-ya

Associate Professor IIDA Kenji
Assistant Professor MIYAZAKI Ray

Renewable energy utilization and environmental protection applications based on the precise
design of solid catalysts. Reactions at room temperature using gold nanoparticle catalysts,
development of catalysts for energy-saving removal of pollutants from the atmosphericenvironment, and development of catalysts that promote the effective use of CO2.

Institute for
Catalysis

Development of metal nanocluster catalyst for direct synthesis of chemicals. Development of
supported metal catalysts for automobile emission control. Surface chemistry and surface
spectroscopy for catalyst design.

Institute for
Catalysis

Design and synthesis of chiral polymers and supramolecular systems having innovative functions
such as pharmaceutical activities, light emission, electronic and ionic conduction, separation, and Institute for
Catalysis
catalytic activities focusing on helical polymers, π-stacked polymers, liquid crystals, andbiopolymers.

Theoretical and computational chemistry for catalysis. Analysis of potential energy surface andInstitute fordynamics of catalytic reactions. Development of chemical concepts, theoretical and computational
Catalysismodels, and first-principle molecular simulation method for catalytic reactions.

Chemical Process Engineering Unit
15

Chemical System
Engineering

16

Material Design andEngineering

Professor

KIKUCHI Ryuji

Associate Professor TADA Shohei
Professor

MUKAI Shin

Associate Professor NAKASAKA Yuta
Assistant Professor IWASA Nobuhiro
Assistant Professor NAGAISHI Shintaro

Energy carrier direct power generation fuel cells. Green hydrogen production catalysts anddevices. Electrochemical synthesis of ammonia. Electrochemical conversion of methane andethane to valuable chemicals. Valuable chemicals synthesis by CO2 hydrogenation.

Faculty ofEngineering

Material design and engineering, adsorption engineering, separation engineering, precise
structural controlling of porous materials, development of new production systems ofnanomaterials, development of devices for reaction, separation and energy storage using
nanomaterials, material recycling.

Faculty ofEngineering

Faculty ofEngineering

17

Catalytic Reaction
Engineering

Associate Professor OGINO Isao

Reaction engineering, design and tuning of structures and reactive microenvironments ofcatalysts and separation materials for sustainable chemical processes, microwave-assisted
synthesis of solid catalysts and electrode materials

18

Chemical Energy
Conversion Systems

Associate Professor TSUBOUCHI Naoto

Clean carbon technology for efficient reduction of CO2 emissions: fundamental research about
Faculty ofadvanced and novel technologies for biomass, low rank coals, heavy oil residues and low-valued
Engineering
natural gas.

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※Laboratory No.26, No.27, No.33~No.36, No.47 are not recruiting Master's Degree Program students.

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Materials Chemistry and Engineering Course
Staff

No. Laboratory

Research Contents

Faculty

Molecular Materials Chemistry Unit
Professor
19 Chemical Informatics

TAKAHASHI Keisuke

Assistant Professor Lauren TAKAHASHI
Assistant Professor Yu SUN

20

Professor
KOMATSUZAKI Tamiki
Molecule & Life Nonlinear
Assistant Professor MIZUNO Yuta
Science
Assistant Professor NISHIMURA Goro

Materials discovery through materials informatics. The aim of the research is to develop fully
automated materials and catalysts using a combination of high-throughput experiments andcalculations, with the integration of artificial intelligence.

Faculty of Science

Practical-oriented theoretical chemistry. The fundamental principles of chance and necessity ofchemical reactions, and new concepts and methodologies to bridge theory and experiments forbiological molecular systems.

Research Institutefor Electronic
Science

Solid-state ionic materials for next-generation battery applications. Low-temperature synthesis ofcomplex metal oxdes. Crystal growth mechanisms in less noble metal electrodeposition.

Faculty of Science

Inorganic Materials Chemistry Unit
Professor
21 Inorganic Chemistry

MATSUI Masaki

Associate Professor KOBAYASHI Hiroaki
Assistant Professor NASU Akira

22

Structural Inorganic
Chemistry

23

Inorganic Synthesis
Chemistry

Associate Professor MASUBUCHI Yuji
Associate Professor MIURA Akira
Professor

Professor
24 Solid State Chemistry

TADANAGA Kiyoharu

Assistant Professor FUJII Yuta

Preparation of emerging functional ceramics, microstructure control of ceramics and their property Faculty ofEngineering
evaluation, new nitrides and chlorides for optical, electromagnetic and chemical application.

Development of functional inorganic materials using liquid phase. Preparation of nano-structured
thin films and materials for energy conversion and storage by solution processes.

Faculty ofEngineering

Synthesis and new functions of nano-structured solids and thin films including inorganic
nanomaterials, organic semiconductors, spintronics devices and nanocarbons.

Faculty ofEngineering

Fabrication and characterization of new optical and electrical functional materials and interfaces
with nano-structures to realize a strong coupling with photon or electron. Development of
biomimetic organic/inorganic hybrid materials.

Research Institutefor Electronic
Science

Synthesis and control of functional properties of novel solid-state battery materials and ion
dynamics analysis.

National Institutefor Materials
Science

Synthesis, crystal structure, and functional properties of inorganic materials for energy storage.
Development of data-driven methods for continuous production of functional materials(nanoparticles, polymer composites, and chemicals)

National Instituteof Advanced
Industrial Scienceand Technology

Design of proton/hydride ion conductive inorganic materials and related all-solid-state energy
conversion devices, and theoretical design of electronic materials by quantum theory andcomputational chemistry.

Faculty ofEngineering

Electrochemical fabrication of nanostructure-controlled materials and thin films and theirmechanistic understanding and functional applications, nano- and micro-electrochemical
characterizations of advanced and practical materials, and electrochemical energy conversion andstorage devices.

Faculty ofEngineering

Development of strong-luminescent and photofunctional advanced materials based on
photochemistry and coordination chemistry.

Faculty ofEngineering

Creation of innovative functions, structures, and reactions by controlling intermolecular forces in
mixtures. Discovery and understanding of novel physical phenomena and development of novel
functional materials, photocatalytic systems and photoelectric conversion devices throughcollaboration between experimental chemistry, computational chemistry, and materials
informatics. Analytical chemistry, photochemistry, and spectroscopy in minute dimensions
including chemistry/physics of single micro-/nano-particles.

Faculty of Science

Designed nanomaterials synthesis and nanostructure control based on inorganic chemistry andnanomaterial chemistry, exploration of nanoscale functional properties, creation of novel
nano/microdevices, and application to large-area thin film devices and data science. Application
examples include the artificial olfactory sensors and the optoelectronic devices.

Research Institutefor Electronic
Science

Fundamental study of chemical-electric energy conversion, including novel batteries, fuel cell
catalysts, and microbial electrode catalysts.
In situ determination of geometric, electronic, and molecular structures at solid/liquid interfaces
and electron transfer dynamics by ultrafast laser spectroscopy.

National Institutefor Materials
Science

We aim to make materials based on quantum mechanics useful for society by searching for new
materials and performing precise structural analysis and property evaluations. By using thesetechniques, we hope to create excellent quantum functional materials.

National Institutefor Materials
Science

SHIMADA Toshihiro

Assistant Professor YOKOKURA Seiya
Assistant Professor WAIZUMI Hiroki

Nanostructured
25 Functional Materials and Professor
Interfaces
26 Nano Ceramics

27

Applied Materials
Chemistry

Guest Professor

MATSUO Yasutaka

KUWATA Naoaki

Guest Associate Professor KUBOTA Kei

Guest Professor

KIJIMA Norihito

Guest Professor

SUE Kiwamu

Frontier Materials Chemistry Unit
28

Energy Materials
Chemistry

Professor

Professor
Interfacial
29
Electrochemistry

AOKI Yoshitaka

Associate Professor TACHIKAWA Hiroto
HABAZAKI Hiroki

Associate Professor FUSHIMI Koji
Assistant Professor IWAI Mana
Assistant Professor KITANO Sho

30

Advanced Materials
Chemistry

Professor

HASEGAWA Yasuchika

Associate Professor KITAGAWA Yuichi
Assistant Professor WANG Mengfei
Professor

SADA Kazuki

Associate Professor MIURA Atsushi
31 Material Chemistry

Associate Professor KOBAYASHI Atsushi
Assistant Professor MATSUOKA Keitaro
Assistant Professor TSUTSUMI Takuro

32

Interactive Functional
Materials

Professor

NAGASHIMA Kazuki

Associate Professor YOMOGIDA Yohei
Assistant Professor OKA Sayuki

Functional Materials Chemistry Unit
Interfacial Energy
33 Conversion Materials
Chemistry

34

Superconducting
Materials

Guest Professor

NOGUCHI Hidenori

Guest Professor

OKAMOTO Akihiro

Guest Professor

YAMAURA Kazunari

Guest Associate Professor TSUJIMOTO Yoshihiro

Guest Professor

SHIRAHATA Naoto

Guest Professor

KITAURA Ryo

Guest Professor

YOSHIO Masafumi

Guest Professor

MASUDA Takuya

35 Nanoscience36

Nano-Assembled
Materials Chemistry

Our focus is on researching and developing new optoelectronic and electronic-functional materials
that will contribute to advancements in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Our research is rooted in National Institutephysical and device science, with the aim of exploring new phenomena and applications. To achieve for Materials
our goals, we utilize advanced material design and synthesis techniques, along with cutting-edge
Sciencenanoscopic analysis.
Development of nanostructured functional materials that contribute to highly efficient energy
conversion devices such as fuel cells, lithium ion batteries, and actuators, and understanding ofinterfacial physicochemical phenomena by in-situ observation techniques.

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※Laboratory No.26, No.27, No.33~No.36, No.47 are not recruiting Master's Degree Program students.

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National Institutefor Materials
ScienceBiological Chemistry and Engineering Course
Staff

No. Laboratory

Research Contents

Faculty

Functional regulation of tumor suppressor-related proteins through post-translational
modification and localization. Function and evolution of oligomeric structure in tumor suppressor
protein p53. Regulation of differentiation, metabolism, and function in innate immune
cells.Fundamental principles of life and their applications.

Faculty of Science

Functional and structural characterization and molecular design of proteins using spectroscopy.
Development of functional molecular crystals. Exploring collective function of molecules derived
from chemical reactions.

Faculty of Science

Biomolecular Chemistry Unit
Professor
37 Biological Chemistry

SAKAGUCHI Kazuyasu

Associate Professor KAMADA Rui
Assistant Professor NAKAGAWA Natsumi
Professor

38 Biostructural Chemistry

ISHIMORI Koichiro

Associate Professor UCHIDA Takeshi
Associate Professor HARADA Jun
Assistant Professor KAGEYAMA Yoshiyuki

39 Bioorganic Chemistry

40 Molecular Biochemistry

41 Microsystem Chemistry

Professor

TAKAHASHI Masayuki

Lecturer

TAKAHATA Shinya

Professor

ABE Kazuhiro

Professor

TOKESHI Manabu

Associate Professor MAEKI Masatoshi
Assistant Professor ISHIDA Akihiko

Studies of structure-function of chromatin and chromosome, which is involved in maintenance andFaculty of Science
expression of genetic information; studies of regulatory mechanism of cell shape and movement.
Structural and functional analysis to elucidate molecular mechanisms of membrane transport
proteins including primary transporters, employing X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM SPA combined Faculty of Science
with various biochemical and biophysical analysis.

Development of on-site analysis systems and functional nanoparticles using microfluidic devices
and new measurement technologies.

Faculty ofEngineering

Flash organic chemistry led by flow microreactor research, flash creation of functional molecules.

Faculty of Science

Total synthesis of natural products having a complex structure and novel bioactivities.
Development of efficient methodologies and new reactions to construct polycyclic skeleton withvarious functional groups on the basis of carbocation chemistry, heteroatom chemistry, andorganometallic chemistry.

Faculty of Science

Synthesis and computational chemistry of functional molecular assemblies based on soft mattersuch as synthetic polymers and carbohydrate chains.

Faculty ofEngineering

Synthetic and structure-property relationship studies of architecturally complex polymers;
synthetic study and application of conductive polymers; synthetic study and application offunctional block copolymers; development of environmentally benign polymer synthesis process;creation of environmentally benign polymers.

Faculty ofEngineering

Assistant Professor HIBINO Mitsue
Biofunctional Chemistry Unit
42

Mechanistic Organic
Chemistry

Professor

Professor
43 Organic Chemistry II

NAGAKI Aiichiro

Assistant Professor MIYAGISHI Hiromichi
TANINO Keiji

Associate Professor SUZUKI Takahiro
Assistant Professor TAKINO Junya

44

Chemistry of Molecular
Assemblies

Associate Professor SATO Shinichiro
Associate Professor YAMAMOTO Takuya
Professor

45 Polymer Chemistry

SATOH Toshifumi

Associate Professor ISONO Takuya
Assistant Professor LI Feng
Professor

46 Biosynthetic Chemistry

MATSUMOTO Ken’ ichiro Biosynthesis of useful and unnatural chemicals using engineered biosynthetic systems, and in

Associate Professor KIKUKAWA Hiroshi

Assistant Professor HACHISUKA Shin-ichi
47 Chemical Biotechnology

Guest Professor

HIRAISHI Tomohiro

Guest Professor

FUJITA Masahiro

Professor

DAIRI Tohru

vitro evolution of enzymes to achieve the goal. The targets are biodegradable plastics,
biocompatible polymers, chiral compounds, CO2 fixation, lipid production and antibacterial lipid.

Elucidation of reaction mechanism of bio-based polymer-degrading enzymes, and development ofhighly functional and efficient enzymes for biotechnological applications. Materais science fordesigning advanced functional bio-based polymers.

Faculty ofEngineering

RIKEN

Cell Engineering Unit
48 Applied Biochemistry

Associate Professor OGASAWARA Yasushi
Assistant Professor SATOH Yasuharu
Associate Professor TAJIMA Kenji

49 Biomolecular Chemistry
Associate Professor TANI Hirofumi

Search for and characterization of novel primary/secondary metabolic pathways in microorganisms
Faculty ofand their application for production of useful compounds by biosynthetic and metabolicEngineeringengineering.
Biopolymer Chemistry(Elucidation of cellulose synthetic mechanism in bacteria, Creation of ecorecycling polymer materials with high mechanical strength, and Mass production of nanocellulose
by bacteria and its application), Cell processing engineering (process development with stem cells), Faculty ofAnimal cell cultivation engineering for pharmaceuticals production, Bioanalytical chemistryEngineering(development of novel biochemical analysis systems using microdevices and molecular assemblies
as reaction media).

Molecular Medical Biochemistry Unit
50

51

Signaling in Cancer and
Immunology

Developmental
Physiology

Professor

TAKAOKA Akinori

Associate Professor SATO Seiichi
Assistant Professor SUZUKI Hiraku
Professor

MOTEGI Fumio

Lecturer

KIMURA Kenji

Lecturer

NISHIMURA Yukako

Research on molecular mechanisms underlying cellular response to infection and cancer.
((i) Pathogen recognition receptors (innate sensors) and their signaling pathways, (ii) Innate
immune response against cancer)

Institute for
Genetic Medicine

Cell and developmental mechanisms underlying cell polarity, soma-germ fate dichotomy,
asymmetric cell division, and morphogenesis. Development of new optical techniques for in vivo
molecular imaging.

Institute for
Genetic Medicine※Laboratory No.25, No.39 are not recruiting students.
※Laboratory No.26, No.27, No.33~No.36, No.47 are not recruiting Master's Degree Program students.

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