Application Guidelines for the Master’s Program
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University
Academic Year 2024
Integrated Special Selection for April Admission / September Admission
For International Students / Regular Employees / Self-Recommended Students

Impact of natural disasters and spread of infectious diseases on the implementation of entrance
examinations
If there is a concern that the entrance examination may not be held due to the occurrence of anatural disaster or spread of an infectious disease, etc., the University will announce on its website
any changes, such as a delay in the starting time of the examination, cancellation or postponementof the examination, or changes in the selection method, etc. Applicants should check this website
regularly for more information.
Website for the applicants (URL) https://juken.ehime-u.ac.jp

Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University

Contents【Outline of this application】The Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University(Master's Program )Integrated Special Selection（April Admission）

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Integrated Special Selection（September Admission）

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Ⅰ．Admission Policy and Outline of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime
University

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Ⅱ．Number of Seats Available

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Ⅲ．Application Eligibility and Application Requirements

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1. Application Eligibility
2. Pre-application Admission Eligibility Assessment and Approval [Applicants to be assessed]
3. Application Requirements
Ⅳ．Selection Method, Marks Distribution, Evaluation Criteria and Selection Criteria

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Ⅴ．Application Procedures

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1. Pre-application Entry
2. Application Procedures (Application Documents, Application Processing Fee)
Ⅵ. Notes on Application and Examination

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1．Precautions for taking the Examination
2．Pre-registration for Applicants Requesting Reasonable Accommodation
3．Handling of Personal Information
4．Notification of Entrance Examination Results
5．Admission Formalities, Initial Fees (Admission/Tuition Fees, Miscellaneous Fees) , Scholarship
Programs, etc.
〇 Contact Address on the Application

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Integrated Special Selection for Master’s Program (April Admission in 2024)
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University
for International Students / Regular Employees / Self-Recommended Students< Outline of the Application >Available programs:

Major of Science and Engineering:
Industrial Science and Technology Program, Public Infrastructure Program,Mathematics and Computer Science Program, Natural Science Program, Regional
Engineer Development Program

Numberofseatsavailable:

A few seats are available.
※ If the number of successful applicants reaches the capacity of the Graduate Schoolof Science and Engineering, the application may be closed before the final deadline
date.

Application

eligibility

and requirements:

Refer to ‘III. Application Eligibility and Application Requirements’※ ‘Pre-application Admission Eligibility Assessment’ may be required.
from 15 May, 2023 to 26 December, 2023

Pre-application※ All applicants must complete ‘Pre-application entry’ prior to applying for thisentry period

selection.
https://forms.office.com/r/7hSKzzPHTy

Application period

At any time (from 29 May, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 17 January, 2024, 5:00 p.m., the final
Application

deadline date)

Information※The pre-application entry must be completed and the applicants must have

Registration

obtained the informal consent of the Graduate School prior to application.

Period※Application information must be registered online.
https://www.ehime-u.ac.jp/entrance/online-application-graduate/

Application
Documents

At any time (from 29 May, 2023 to 19 January, 2024, the final deadline date)※Application documents must arrive by mail (postal service) by 5:00 p.m. on the last
day of the application deadline, or between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays if

Submission
PeriodSelection method andthe application documents are to be brought to the office.
※Refer to ‘Ⅴ. Application Procedures’ for details on application documents.
・

Selection method: Interview (including an oral examination) and document
examination

marks distribution:

The interview will be conducted face-to-face or online in English or Japanese.
・Marks distribution: Interview (including an oral examination) 200 points,
Submitted Documents: 200 points, Total: 400 points

Successful applicants will be determined by their overall score. In case of a tie, theapplicants will be ranked in the same order.
Examination date and

The date, time and place of the examination will be notified to each applicant

place:

individually after the application is received.
※Entrance examinations are under consideration for October and December 2023 and-2-February 2024. It may be held on other dates as well, after consultation withapplicants.
Result notification:

A ‘Letter of Notification’ will be sent to successful applicants (usually within two
weeks after the examination).
The University will not respond to any inquiries about the results by phone or email.

Admissionformalities

Successful applicants will be notified individually.

period:Admissiondate

1 April, 2024

(planned)
Contact address on the

Graduate School of Science and Engineering team, Education Support Division,

application: (The

Ehime University

application documents

3 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-8577, Japan

must be submitted to:)

Email： rikougakum@stu.ehime-u.ac.jp※ Inquiries about the application should be sent by e-mail to the above address, inEnglish or Japanese (the reply may take some time depending on the contents).

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Integrated Special Selection for Master’s Program (September Admission in 2024)
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University
for International Students / Regular Employees / Self-Recommended Students< Outline of the Application >Available programs:

Major of Science and Engineering:
Industrial Science and Technology Program, Public Infrastructure Program,Mathematics and Computer Science Program, Natural Science Program, Regional
Engineer Development Program

Numberofseatsavailable:

A few seats are available.
※ If the number of successful applicants reaches the capacity of the Graduate Schoolof Science and Engineering, the application may be closed before the final deadline
date.

Application eligibility

Refer to ‘III. Application Eligibility and Application Requirements’and requirements:※ ‘Pre-application Admission Eligibility Assessment’ may be required.
from 15 May, 2023 to 28 June, 2024

Pre-application※ All applicants must complete ‘Pre-application entry’ prior to applying for thisentry period

selection.
https://forms.office.com/r/7hSKzzPHTy
At any time (from 29 May, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 29 July, 2024, 5:00 p.m., the final

Application period

deadline date)
Application
Information
Registration
Period※The pre-application entry must be completed and the applicants must haveobtained the informal consent of the Graduate School prior to application.
※Application information must be registered online.
※Please note that applications will be temporarily suspended for a period of time(about one month around April) due to the updating of the Internet application
system.
https://www.ehime-u.ac.jp/entrance/online-application-graduate/

Application
Documents

At any time (from 29 May, 2023 to 31 July, 2024, the final deadline date)※Application documents must arrive by mail (postal service) by 5:00 p.m. on thelast day of the application deadline, or between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on

Submission
PeriodSelection method andweekdays if the application documents are to be brought to the office.
※Refer to ‘Ⅴ. Application Procedures’ for details on application documents.
・

Selection method: Interview (including an oral examination) and document
examination

marks distribution:

The interview will be conducted face-to-face or online in English or Japanese.
・Marks distribution: Interview (including an oral examination) 200 points,
Submitted Documents: 200 points, Total: 400 points

Successful applicants will be determined by their overall score. In case of a tie, theapplicants will be ranked in the same order.
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Examination date and

The date, time and place of the examination will be notified to each applicant

place:

individually after the application is received.

Result notification:

A ‘Letter of Notification’ will be sent to successful applicants (usually within two
weeks after the examination).
The University will not respond to any inquiries about the results by phone or email.

Admissionformalities

Successful applicants will be notified individually.

period:Admissiondate

24 September, 2024

(planned):
Contact address on the

Graduate School of Science and Engineering team, Education Support Division,

application: (The

Ehime University

application documents

3 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-8577, Japan

must be submitted to:)

Email： rikougakum@stu.ehime-u.ac.jp※ Inquiries about the application should be sent by e-mail to the above address, inEnglish or Japanese (the reply may take some time depending on the contents).

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Ⅰ. Admission Policy and Outline of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University○ Admission Policy of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering (Master’s Program)＜Model of applicants＞
While social and industrial structures are rapidly changing and application of science and technology to society
and industry continues to be questioned, there is a shortage of human resources who can contribute to the creationof new value as indicated by the SDGs, Society 5.0, etc. Universities and graduate schools have an important mission
to develop human resources who can flexibly respond to and contribute to changes in society and industry, and tocontinuously produce such human resources for society. Under these circumstances, the Graduate School of Scienceand Engineering, Ehime University, aims to develop advanced science and engineering professionals with advanced
knowledge and a new sense of values, who can work creatively on the regional and global stage, by establishing awide range of distinctive education and research system covering natural sciences to applied sciences.
For this purpose, the Graduate School of Science and Engineering seeks individuals with the following qualities
and ambitions, who have completed (or are planning to complete) a bachelor’s degree program in Japan or overseas,
who are regular employees, etc. to become researchers, engineers or highly specialized professionals in the field of
science and engineering.
1. <Basics of academic knowledge> Individuals who have the knowledge, the education and the ethical standards
equivalent to a bachelor's degree, and are willing to autonomously study specialized field of science andengineering and apply them to research activities.
2. <Basic research capability> Individuals who have basic skills necessary for research activities including research,
logical thinking, English, communication and presentation skills.
3. <Commitment to science and technology> Individuals who are committed to establishing themselves as a
researcher, engineer, or highly specialized professional, and who are committed to utilizing their knowledge andskills of their specialized field for the benefit of society, culture and global environmental conservation.
＜Purpose of selection method for the Integrated Special Selection＞
In the Integrated Special Selection, an integrated evaluation of performance in the interview together with an oral
examination and application documents will be made for applicants who have completed (or are planning tocomplete) a bachelor’s degree program in Japan or overseas, are international students or regular employees. The
successful applicants will be selected based on comprehensive evaluation of their basic academic knowledge, basic
research capabilities, and commitment to the science and engineering field, which are necessary for studying after
admission.
○ Outline of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering (Master’s Program)
Please refer to ｢Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University Organization, Outlines of
Research & Education｣ at the bottom of[Graduate School Outline] on the Graduate School of Science andEngineering website
URL: https://www.eng.ehime-u.ac.jp/rikougaku/outline/-6-

Ⅱ．Number of Seats Available
Master’s Program, Major of Science and Engineering of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering
Industrial Science and Technology Program, Public Infrastructure Program, Mathematics and Computer
Science Program, Natural Science Program, Regional Engineer Development Program
A few seats are available in each program. ※※ If the number of successful applicants reaches capacity of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering,
the application for Integrated Special Selection may be closed before the final deadline date. In such cases,
it will be notified on the Ehime University's website.
【Note】 For the Integrated Special Selection with a flexible schedule, the date and time of the examination will
be determined individually after pre-coordination between the applicant and the Graduate School. An applicant
can apply only once during the application period.

Ⅲ．Application Eligibility and Application Requirements
1. Application Eligibility
Applicants must have a strong desire to study at the Graduate School of Science and Engineering and must meetor expect to meet any of the following eligibility criteria by March (April 2024 Admission) / September(September 2024 Admission).
①

University/college graduates②

Applicants who have been awarded a bachelor’s degree by the National Institution for Academic Degrees
and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education based on Article 104, paragraph 7 of the School Education
Act③ Applicants who have completed 16 years of formal education in countries other than Japan④ Applicants who have completed 16 years of formal education of countries other than Japan through acorrespondence program offered by a school in the said countries in Japan⑤ Applicants who have completed an overseas university program in Japan which is defined as the school
education system of the said country and designated separately by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology. (limited to those who have completed 16 years of formal education in the saidcountry)⑥ Applicants who have earned a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree through a course of study with aminimum duration of three (3) years at an overseas university/college or an overseas educational institution.
limited to the institutions whose overall quality of education and research has been evaluated by the saidcountry’s government or its related agency, or the institutions designated separately by the Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. (including those who have completed a course of study
in Japan through correspondence courses offered by a university/college in said country, and those who havecompleted a course of study at an educational institution that is defined as the school education system of thesaid country and has been designated as such under the preceding item.)⑦ Applicants who have completed a special training college course (limited to the course that meets the criteria
specified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, such as a training period offour〔4〕years or longer) designated separately by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology on or after the date specified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and-7-Technology⑧ Applicants who are designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(Ordinance No.5, 1953, the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture)⑨ Applicants who have enrolled in another graduate school based on Article 102, paragraph 2 of the School
Education Act and who have been recognized as having academic abilities suitable for receiving education
at the Graduate School of Ehime University⑩ Applicants who are recognized by the Graduate School of Ehime University through a separate evaluation
for admission eligibility as being in possession of academic abilities equivalent or superior to those of abachelor’s degree holder, and are at least 22 years old.
【Note】(1) Applicants who expect to meet the application eligibility criteria ② are those who are enrolled in a major
course at a junior college or college of technology that has been accredited by the National Institution for
Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education in accordance with Article 6, Paragraph
1 of the Degree Regulations, and who can prove that they expect to complete their major course and thatthey are planning to apply for the awarding of a bachelor's degree by the president of the junior college orcollege of technology.
(2) Applicants who meet the application eligibility criteria ③, ④, ⑤, ⑥, ⑦, ⑧ or ⑨ must indicate iton the pre-application entry.
(3) Applicants who meet the application eligibility criteria ⑩ will be pre-assessed for eligibility (see 2. Preapplication Admission Eligibility Assessment and Approval). Applicants are required to indicate it on the
pre-application entry, and apply after their application eligibility has been approved.

2. Pre-application Admission Eligibility Assessment and Approval 【applicants who meet the application
eligibility criteria ⑩】
Applicants who have indicated on the pre-application entry that they meet the application eligibility criteria ⑩
will be notified of the procedures of the Pre-application Admission Eligibility Assessment by the Graduate School
to the contact address registered by the applicant. Applicants are required to submit the documents listed in ①
below in accordance with the notice.
① Documents to be submitted for Pre-application Eligibility Assessment
1) Admission Eligibility Assessment Sheet (Form#7-1)
2) Reason for Admission Eligibility Assessment Request (Form#7-2)
3) Graduation or completion certificate obtained from the last-attended educational institution
4) Research Activity Description#1 (Form#6-1)
5) Research Activity Description#3 (Form#6-3) ※Need to be submitted even if not applicable.
6) Reference materials for evaluation (copies of research papers, patent certificates, etc.)② Submission address / method / deadline: to be indicated in the notice③ Pre-application Admission Eligibility Assessment and Approval
The pre-application admission eligibility assessment will be conducted on the basis of the submitted documents,
and the applicant will be notified of the result. Documents submitted for the pre-application admission
eligibility assessment will not be returned. Applicants who have been approved for eligibility must submit the-8-application materials separately by the end of the application period, based on the descriptions in ‘Ⅴ．
Application Procedures.’ The result of the pre-application admission eligibility assessment is valid only for theentrance examination for the Master's Program of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime
University, which is conducted in accordance with these application guidelines.

3．Application Requirements
Applicants for the Integrated Special Selection must meet one of the following application requirements inaddition to the above Application Eligibility.
① International students
Applicants who do not have Japanese nationality and have a status of residence in Japan or ‘Student’ status asdefined by the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, or expect to obtain such status by the
expected date of admission.
② Regular employees
Applicants who are currently employed as regular employees at research institutions, educational institutions,or companies, etc., and those who have worked for at least one (1) year as a regular employee at that institution,etc., and who have received permission and recommendation from the head of their institution or equivalent.
③ Self-recommended students
Applicants who have Japanese nationality, have research and study experience equivalent to a bachelor’s
degree at a domestic or foreign university, and have a strong desire to complete a field of study program of the
Graduate School of Science and Engineering.
【Note】Applicants who expect to meet the application requirements of ② and ③ by March (April 2024
admission) / September (September 2024 admission) are also eligible to apply.

Ⅳ．Selection Method, Marks Distribution, Evaluation Criteria and Selection Criteria(1) Selection method: The selection for admission will be made on the basis of integrated evaluation of submitted
documents and performance in the interview (including an oral examination).
(a) The date, time and place of the examination will be notified to each applicant individually after theapplication is received.
(b) The interview (including an oral examination) will be conducted in Japanese or English.
(c) The interview may be conducted online.
(2) Marks Distribution:
Interview (including an oral examination): 200 points, Submitted Documents: 200 points, Total: 400 points(3) Evaluation Criteria
Interview (including an oral examination): Fundamental understanding, study purpose, study motivation, andability to express oneself, etc. will be comprehensively evaluated. (Applicants may be required togive a presentation on their research activities in their bachelor’s degree program, etc.)
Documents to be submitted: Academic performance, English proficiency, statement of purpose (personalstatement, motivation for the application, research activities and results/achievements, etc.) will becomprehensively evaluated. (If applicants are regular employees, their work performance,
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(4) Selection Criteria: Successful applicants will be determined by their overall score. In case of a tie, theapplicants will be ranked in the same order.

Ⅴ. Application Procedures
1. Pre-application Entry
The Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University, offers pre-application entry before applying
for admission. All applicants must register during the pre-application entry period. The pre-application entry isintended to confirm the contact information of applicants, to ensure that information and notices from the Graduate
School can be provided, and to prevent incomplete application procedures and mismatches after enrollment.
After the pre-application entry is completed, applicants will be notified of an acceptance reference number.
Applicants must record this information as it will be required for the application process.
After the pre-application entry, applicants are required to follow any individual inquiries or instructions regarding
procedures, etc., from the Graduate School. In the Integrated Special Selection, the examination date and method
need to be arranged for each applicant. Application documents, etc. will be accepted only after the Graduate School
has coordinated inquiries and informal acceptance of the application has been obtained.
All applicants must complete ‘Pre-application entry’ from the following URL during the ‘Pre-application entry
period’ as indicated in the ＜Outline of the Application＞ at the beginning of these application guidelines.
‘Pre-application entry’ form URL: https://forms.office.com/r/7hSKzzPHTy＜Pre-application entry information＞① Full name
② Faculty and University/College the applicants enrolled in/graduated from (name of a graduate school ifcurrently enrolled)③ Contact e-mail address④ Selected program and field of study⑤ Name of expected supervisor (‘undecided’ if the expected supervisor is undecided)⑥ Whether or not there is a pre-application consultation with the expected supervisor indicated in ⑤.
⑦ Whether or not reasonable accommodation is requested.
⑧ Whether or not the application processing fee waiver is applicable.
⑨ Whether or not an online interview is requested.
⑩ Other requests (e.g., requests for pre-application admission eligibility assessment, etc.)

2. Application Procedures (Application Documents, Application Processing Fee)
Applications should be submitted through the Internet application site during the application information
registration period, and application documents should be submitted by mail or in person at the counter.
*Internet Application Site (URL) https://www.ehime-u.ac.jp/entrance/online-application-graduate/
Please complete the application procedure according to the following steps.
① Application Procedures on the Internet Application Site
1) Register as a User
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2) Entering Application Information
3) Payment of Application Procedures fee（※）
4) Printing the Internet Application Form
② Submission of Application Documents（Mail or bring in person）③ Downloading and printing Entrance Test Admission Card（On the Internet application site）
Please confirm "Ⅵ. Notes on Application and Examination ".
(※)
The application processing fee is not required if applicants meet any of the following conditions. Applicants must
indicate it at the time of the pre-application entry.
(a) International students recommended by one of Ehime University's academic exchange partners abroad(b) International students receiving a Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology) Scholarship(c) International students other than the above who have been selected as Special International Students
determined by the University or the Graduate School of Science and Engineering(d) Applicants who are affected by natural disasters in areas covered by the Disaster Relief Act and who meet the
special exemption requirements.
(URL https://www.ehime-u.ac.jp/en/entrance/exemption-from-the-examination-fee-for-applicants-affectedby-natural-disasters/）

2-1．Application Period
Please refer to the ＜Outline of the Application＞at the beginning of these application guidelines.

2-2. Application Materials and Documents to be Submitted
The application forms can be downloaded from Ehime University's website (https://www.ehime-u.ac.jp/en_pageprospective-students/） and printed out in A4 size on one side. Applicants may use either a computer or their own
handwriting to fill in the required information on the forms. All documents must be written in Japanese or English.
All documents required for application must be submitted at once by the final deadline for application (must arrive
no later than 5:00 p.m.) by mail or in person to the ‘contact address on the application.’(1) Internet Application Form
Payment of the application fee is made on the Internet application site. After paying that, log in to theInternet application site, access [Confirm Application Details], and click the [Download Internet ApplicationForm] button to download and copy the form.
(2) Curriculum vitae <Form#1>(3) Transcript(s) of bachelor’s degree program ＜certified by the president or dean of the applicant's home
university and enclosed in a sealed envelope＞(4) Certificate of (expected) graduation from a bachelor’s degree program, bachelor’s degree certificate orcertificate of intended application for award of bachelor's degree ＜certified by the president/ dean of theapplicant's home university, junior college, or technical college＞※ Documents listed in (3) and (4) above are not required if the applicant applies based on the- 11 -

results of the pre-application admission eligibility assessment.
(5)

Research Activity Description #1<Form#6-1>
An abstract of the graduation thesis or an outline of the graduation research, reasons for applying, research
aspirations (about 500 words in English)(6) Research Activity Description #3<Form#6-3> ※Need to be submitted even if not applicable.
A list of published papers, research reports and patents, etc.
(7) A document certifying English proficiency.
The original and a copy of either the official TOEIC L&R or TOEFL iBT score taken within two years
prior to the expected date of admission must be submitted as proof of English proficiency. Applicants
whose native language is English or who have received a bachelor's degree from a program in which
English is the language of instruction may submit documents to prove it instead. Applicants who fall underthese categories should inquire before submitting application documents. These certificates will be used toevaluate the language proficiency of applicants in the entrance examination and for statistics and analysisof the language proficiency of all applicants.
(8) Permission to the Applicant for Entrance Examination<Form#3>prepared by the head of the applicant’s
institution, etc.
※Limited to the applicants who are regular employees of research institutions, educational institutions,companies, etc., and applicants who are currently enrolled in a master's program at a graduate school ofanother university(9) A copy of passport※Limited to the applicant whose nationality is other than Japanese(10) A Pledge for Arrival in Japan<Form#4> a letter of commitment to come to Japan by the date specified by
the University.
※Limited to the applicant residing overseas whose nationality is other than Japanese(11) Copy of Residence Card
※Limited to the applicant residing in Japan whose nationality is other than Japanese(12) Letter of Recommendation＜Form#2＞※Limited to the applicant has been recommended by Ehime University's academic exchange partners
abroad

2-3. Notes on Application① For application, applicants will receive a reference number at the time of the pre-application entry.
Applicants must complete the pre-application entry procedures.
② Incomplete application documents will not be accepted. If the payment of the application processing fee isinsufficient, the application will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
③ Applications will not be accepted until the application processing fee has been paid and all application
documents have been submitted. No applications will be accepted after the ‘final deadline.’ Applicants must
contact the University at the contact address on the application if they are unable to submit documents suchas English test scores, copies of passports, or other documents before the application deadline.
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will not be accepted as proof.
⑤ Once the application documents have been received, no changes will be allowed for any reason. Application
documents will not be returned. If any false information is found in the application documents received, theadmission may be cancelled even after the applicant has been admitted.
⑥ Admission will be cancelled in the case that an applicant who has passed the entrance examination with thequalification of expected graduation (completion) fails to graduate (complete) by the date specified in thisapplication⑦ After the pre-application admission eligibility assessment or pre-application entry, some application
documents may be postponed or exempted from submission, or additional documents for confirmation may
be requested individually. Applicants must follow those instructions upon receiving them.
⑧ Application documents will not be returned. If any false information is found in the application documents
received, the admission may be cancelled even after the applicant has been admitted.

2-4. Payment of Application Processing Fee
The application processing fee【30,000 yen】※A separate fee will be charged.

As mentioned above, the deposit procedure must be completed at the same time as the application

procedure on the Internet application site. Separate handling charges are to be borne by the payer.
◆Requesting the return of the Application Processing Fee

Once paid, the application fee is normally non-refundable; however, a request to return the application fee may
be made only in the following cases.
(1) The application processing fee was paid, but the application documents were not submitted.
(2) The application processing fee was mistakenly paid two or more times, or an amount greater than therequired amount was paid.
(3) The application processing fee was mistakenly paid, although it was not required.
(4) The application documents were submitted but not accepted due to incompleteness, etc.
If any of the above applies to you, please contact address on the Application. Please fill out the required
information on a ‘Request for Return of the Application Processing Fee form’ that you will receive at a later dateand mail it to the contact address below.

Mailing Address:
The External Payment Affairs Team
Financial Planning Division
Finance Department, Ehime University
10-13 Dogo-Himata, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-8577, JAPANE-mail: suitou@stu.ehime-u.ac.jp- 13 -

Ⅵ．Notes on Application and Examination
1. Precautions for taking the examination(1) Applicants will be notified separately of the examination voucher download period, examination date, time,
method, precautions, and he date of notification of acceptance, etc. Applicants must confirm the information.
(2) When the face-to-face interview examination is conducted, the time of the examination, the examination
room, and the location of the examination headquarters will be posted in the bulletin board at the examinationsite on the day before the examination date. Applicants are advised to confirm all the necessary informationin advance. No prior inspection of the examination room is allowed.
(3) Applicants must have their admission card when taking the examination. Applicants who have lost theiradmission card or forgot to bring it on the day of the examination must report it immediately.
(4) If the applicants arrive late for the examination, they will be allowed to take the examination only if they
arrive no later than 30 minutes after the examination starting time.
(5) In the event of any misconduct, the examination will be invalidated and the applicant will not be allowed totake any further examinations.
(6) The admission card is required for admission formalities, additional admission, and requests for notificationof individual results of the entrance examination. All applicants are requested to keep their admission cardin a safe place even after the examination is over.

2. Pre-registration for Applicants Requesting Reasonable Accommodation
Ehime University provides advance consultation for applicants/students with illnesses, injuries or disabilities sothat they can receive appropriate reasonable accommodation when taking entrance examinations or studying at the
University.
Applicants who need reasonable accommodation should indicate it on the pre-application entry. The University
will provide information on the procedures and other matters to those applicants.
Applicants who use hearing aids, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. in their daily lives must also apply for reasonableaccommodation for the examination. Applicants are not required to apply to bring and use a seat cushion, lap blanket,
towel (any size), tissue paper, handkerchief, and eye drops during the examination.
Applicants who request reasonable accommodation for the examination must submit the documents listed in (1)and (2) below together with the application documents. Based on the submitted documents, the contents ofreasonable accommodation will be decided and notified to the applicant. Since the University may need to inquire
about the details of the submitted application, the applicant, guarantor, homeroom teacher, or other person who can
explain the applicant's situation in detail should consult with the University. If applicants need reasonableaccommodation for examination due to an accident after application, or if applicants have difficulty in submitting
the required documents by the application deadline, they should promptly contact the University at the contact
address on the application.
(1) Application Form for Requesting Reasonable Accommodation for Examination （ https://www.ehimeu.ac.jp/entrance/master-guidelines-download/）(2) A copy of the disability certificate or a medical certificate (a copy is also acceptable) that describes the detailsof reasonable accommodation required for the entrance examination, or other documents that confirm thecurrent status of the applicant's disability, etc.
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3．Handling of Personal Information
Any personal information provided in application documents such as name and address are solely for processing
applications, contacting applicants if an application document is incomplete, conducting the entrance examination,
notifying successful applicants, and sending admission formalities documents. If an application document isincomplete, Ehime University may notify the contact person on the application form to request the document bepromptly amended and resubmitted.
Personal information related to this selection will be managed by the University for the purpose of conducting
operations related to educational affairs (student registration, academic guidance, etc.), student support (healthmanagement, scholarship applications, etc.) and tuition payment after the successful applicants have been admitted;
and for the purpose of surveying and analyzing application trends to improve the entrance examinations. The
personal information will not be used for any other purpose or provided to anyone other than related faculty andstaff of the University.

4. Notification of Entrance Examination Results
The Graduate School will notify the applicants of the total entrance examination score (no proxy is allowed).
Rankings will not be disclosed. Applicants who wish to have their scores notified should inquire during the request
period and follow the procedures.
Request period: within one (1) week from the date of notification of acceptance
How to request: Applicants should email their inquiries. The University will reply with instructions on how toproceed.

5．Admission Formalities, Initial Fees (Admission/Tuition Fees, Miscellaneous Fees) , Scholarship Programs,
etc.
(1) Requirements for Admission Formalities (The period of the procedure is stated in the document enclosed with
the notification of acceptance.)①

Admission Fee (excluding Japanese Government Scholarship students and special international students)
282,000 yen②

Documents for admission formalities prescribed by the Graduate School of Science and Engineering(2) Tuition Fee and Miscellaneous Fees
Tuition Fee (excluding Japanese Government Scholarship students and special international students)
First Semester 267,900 yen, Second Semester 267,900yen（Annual Amount: 535,800 yen）
The University Supporters' Association Fee (Japanese only) 10,000yen
Alumni association fee (not required if paid at the time of undergraduate enrollment at Ehime University.)(Japanese only) 20,000yen
Premium for Accident Insurance for Student Pursuing Education and Research 1,750yen
Premium for Insurance for accidents involving third parties or their property

680yen※The payment period for tuition fee will be notified separately after admission. The tuition fee and scholarshipamounts listed above are for the academic year 2023 and may be revised in the future. If the tuition fee isrevised during enrollment, the new tuition fee will be applied from the time of the revision.
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entrance and tuition fees.
(3) Tuition fee waiver system, scholarship system
For those who have difficulty in paying the admission/tuition fees due to financial reasons, but have excellent
academic records, or come across special conditions such as disasters (e.g., windstorm, flood, etc.), there is asystem to waive full or half of the fees after screening, as well as a postponement system of payment.
Students who have Japanese nationality and wish to receive a scholarship from the Japan Student Services
Organization (JASSO) will receive a scholarship after screening. (Amounts are for the academic year 2023)
Type I interest-free, choice of 50,000 yen or 88,000 yen
Type II Interest-bearing choose from 50,000 yen, 80,000 yen, 100,000 yen, 130,000 yen or 150,000 yen〇 Contact Address on the Application
As a rule, inquiries about the application should be made by the applicants themselves by e-mail to thefollowing address.
Graduate School of Science and Engineering team
Education Support Division
Ehime University
3 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-8577, Japan
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