2024 年度 10 月入試
Academic Year 2024, October Enrollment

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

本研究科ではインターネット出願を導入しており，出願書類の提出の前にオンラインでの出願登録が必要になります。出願に必要なパソコンやプリンター等の機器，メー
ルアドレス，顔写真データ，検定料の支払い方法，書類の提出方法等を十分確認のうえ，時間には余裕を持って出願を行ってください。なお，インターネット出願時に登録されたメールアドレスには，大学から入学試験に関する重要なお知らせが配信されますので，変更や削除の可能性がなく，日常的に確認できるメールアドレスを準備してください。
The Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences is accepting online applications. The applicantsrequire online application registration before submitting application documents. Please make sure
you have sufficient time to check the necessary equipment (e.g. computer, printer, etc.), e-mailaddress, photo data, payment method for the examination fee and how to submit the documents
before submitting your application.
Important information about the examination and other related issues may be sent by the University
to your registered e-mail address. Therefore, please use an e-mail address that you check on aregular basis and has little chance to be changed or deleted.

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

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

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

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The following provides information to applicants on admissions to the Doctoral Program, Graduate
School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, beginning in October 2024.

1. Requirements for applicantsApplicants must meet one of the following conditions by the day prior to the day of enrollment:(1) Applicants who have a master’s degree or professional degree.
(2) Applicants who have obtained in a foreign country a professional degree equivalent to the master’s degreeof Nagoya University.
(3) Applicants who have obtained a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional degree by taking
correspondence courses offered in Japan by a foreign school.
(4) Applicants who have obtained a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional degree in Japanby completing one of the relevant courses at an educational institution that is recognized by the authorities
of a foreign country as an institution offering graduate courses and is approved by the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan (MEXT).
(5) Applicants who have completed a course of study at the United Nations University and have received a
degree equivalent to a Master’s degree at the United Nations University. The United Nations University
refers to the university established by the United Nations General Assembly’s resolution of December 11,
1972. The university is provided for under Paragraph 2, Article 1 of the Act on Special Measures (Law No.
72, 1976) concerning the Implementation of the Agreement between the United Nations and Japan relating
to the Headquarters of the United Nations University.
(6) Persons who have completed the curriculum of a foreign school, educational institution designated undercriterion (4), or the United Nations University; have passed the equivalent of a basic skills review for doctoral
thesis research; and have been recognized as having scholastic ability equivalent to or higher than that ofpersons who have a master's degree.
(7) Applicants approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (1994 Ministry
Bulletin, Vol. 123).
Applicants must have either graduated from a university or completed a course of 16 years of formal
education, followed by research for at least two years at a university or research institute. The results ofthis research must be recognized by the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University
as the equivalent of a master’s degree.
NOTE: See “Candidates applying under requirement (7)” on page 14.
(8) Applicants who are recognized by this Graduate School to be equivalent in academic level to a graduate
student with a master’s degree or a professional degree.
NOTE: See “Candidates applying under requirement (8)” on page 15.

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

Laboratory

Number to
be admitted

Resources Cycling in Pedosphere，Plant-Soil Systems,
Forest andForest Hydrology and Disaster Mitigation Science，Forest Ecology，Environmental

Forest Protection，Forest Resource Management，Resources

Forest Resources and Society，Forest Chemistry，

Sciences*

Biomass Resource Utilization，Wood Physics，
Timber Engineering，System Engineering for Biology

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A SeveralPlant Physiology and Morphology，Plant Genetics and Breeding，Crop Science， Horticultural Science，
Plant Pathology，Plant Immunology，Plant Production

Information Sciences in Agricultural Lands，Food Economics，

Sciences

Plant Gene Function，Agrigenome，Plant Genomics and Breeding，Tropical Bioresources，Genetic Information for Bioresources，
Practical Studies in Africa，Practical Studies in Asia, Plant Epigenetics
Animal Genetics and Breeding，Genome and Epigenome Dynamics，Animal Morphology，Animal Integrative Physiology，Animal Sciences

Animal Reproduction，Animal Nutrition，Animal Production Science，
Avian Bioscience，Fish Biology，Sericulture and Entomoresources，A Several

Applied Entomology
Organic Chemistry，Bioactive Molecules，Chemical Biology of Natural Products，Polymer Chemistry，Applied Enzymology，Molecular Biotechnology，Soil Biology and Chemistry，Applied Microbiology，Food and Biodynamics，Applied

Molecular and Cellular Regulation，Molecular Bioregulation，

Biosciences

Glyco-Life Science，Animal Cell Physiology，Nutritional Biochemistry ， Alimentary NeurosciencePlant Signaling ，Biochemistry，Molecular and Functional Genomics，Plant Cell Function，Plant Integrative Physiology,

Plant Metabolic System，

Metabolic Balance of Ecosystem
Applicants must ask the Laboratory in which he/she wishes to study for study topics before
application.
NOTE: See the attached “Laboratories, Areas of Research, and Staff.”

3. Application Periods and Procedures
Both of the following procedures (1) and (2) are required.
（1）Register for Online Application System and Payment of Entrance Examination Fee.
Online Application and Payment Periods：June 10 to June 25, 2024
Please complete this step before submitting documents.
For more information, see section 5. and section 6.
The application procedure is only complete when the application documents arrive at the Graduate
School. Registration and application fee payment with the online application system alone does notcomplete the application procedures.
The entrance examination fee payment must be completed within 4 days from the day of registration. If
a payment is not made within the period, the application registration will be automatically cancelled. (Please
re-register if your registration is cancelled)*If the payment deadline is in less than 4 days, the payment deadline will be prioritized.

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（2）Submitting Documents for Application
Applicants can submit the application documents in two ways: by mail or by hand. In both cases,
the online application registration must be completed by 25 June. You cannot submit yourapplication document without prior online registration.

When Submitting Documents by mail
Application Periods: June 25 to June 28, 2024
When submitting application documents by mail, please print out the “Address Sheet” in color via theonline application system, attach it to an envelope, and send it so it arrives by the application deadline
via simple registered express mail.
* If the application documents are mailed from overseas, they must arrive no later than Friday, June 28(postmarks will not be considered).
Address: Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601

When Submitting Documents by hand
Application Periods: June 25 to June 28, 2024
Open from 9:00 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. (JST)When submitting application documents by hand, please print out the “Address Sheet” in color via theonline application system, attach it to an envelope, and bring it to the Student Affairs Section of Graduate
School of Bioagricultural Sciences during the reception hours.
Address: Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601

4. Required documents for application(1)

Nagoya University Graduate School
Application form/ Photograph Card

(2)

Application form (Graduate School of
Bioagricultural Sciences)(3)

Academic(4)

Certificate of master’s degree or ofbeing awarded a master’s degree*

Transcripts

The application form and photograph card must be printed
in color on a single-sided sheet of A4 sized paper from theonline application system.
* The applicant must prepare and upload a portrait photo,that is front facing, includes the upper body, no hats orbackgrounds, and has been taken within 3 months of theapplication.
Download and fill out the prescribed form from the
Graduate School website.
Original copies of official transcript from the undergraduate
school (including liberal arts) and the graduate school theapplicant has attended.
※If they are not written in Japanese or English, pleaseattach an English translation version.
* Applicants who have graduated from a university in
China, should print the certificate issued by the Center forStudent Services and Development (CSSD) and submit italong with other application documents. The details of thisprocess can be checked on the CSSD website

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(5)

TOEFL or TOEIC or IELTS score
sheet

(6)

A photo copy of Master’s Thesis (orits equivalent) and three copies of itssummary (Japanese or English)(7)

Letter of approval for taking
examination if applicants have a job,using the prescribed form.
Personal History for Foreign
Applicants
A photo Copy of Residence Card
(both sides).

(8)
(9)
(10)

Declaration of Applicable SpecificCategories*(https://www.chsi.com.cn/en/). The issuance of certificates
may take time, so applicants should start the process early.
See “7. Examinations”, Item 1 “Submission of score sheets
for foreign language (English) examination” for details.
Applicants exempted from the written examination throughapplication qualifications do not need to submit these.
If the Master’s Thesis (or its equivalent) has not been
completed, three copies of its summary in around 1,500
words English must be submitted at the time of application.
NOTE: Needed only for applicants working at agovernment/public office or a company. Download and fillout the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
NOTE: Download and fill out the prescribed form fromthe Graduate School website.
Needed only for applicants without Japanese nationality,
excluding those with official
approval of permanent residency in Japan.
Download and fill out the prescribed form from the
Graduate School website. If you fall into one of thefollowing categories, please submit the relevant evidence.
For details, please refer to *Regarding submission of “(10)Declaration of applicable specific categories”.

*Regarding submission of “(10) Declaration of applicable specific categories”
In November 2021, in accordance with the clarification of the scope of control for “Deemed Exports” under
the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (“FEFTA”), some provision of sensitive technology to students
by universities has become subject to control under the FEFTA.
1) Please submit a “Declaration of applicable specific categories” when applying to our graduate program.
Please also submit the relevant evidence if you fall into one of the Categories 1 to 3.
- employed by a foreign government/corporation: proof of employment- receiving scholarship from a foreign government/corporation: notice of scholarship award or application
form2) Students will also be required to submit a “Letter of confirmation” at the time of their admission.

5. Online Application Flow5

Web Application Flow
The web application flow is as follows.
STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

STEP 6

STEP 7

Preparation

Accessthe Application
Site

Register
MyPageRegister the
Application
Forms

Pay theExamination
Fee

Send
RequiredDocuments
by PostPrint theCompletion Examinee's

Card

Preparation
Prepare a computer and printer connected tointernet (smartphone and tablet are not recommended).

Certificates

Prepare *required documents well in advance before
application since it may take time to obtain them.
*Required documents: ID photo data, certificates etc.
For details, please check the application guidelines for thegraduate schools you wish to enter.

（Photo data）

Access the Application Site
From theapplication site

https://e-apply.jp/ds/nagoya-gs/

MyPage Registration
Follow the instructions on the screen to enter the required information and register for MyPage.
If you have already registered MyPage, please proceed to STEP4.

① If you register MyPage
for the first time,please login fromMy Page registration .

② Register your email addressand click⑤ On the login screen, enter theregistered e-mail address andthe "initial password" youreceived in ④, and click
Login.

⑥ Change from the initial⑦ Enter the required personal
password to new password.
information and click
Next.

Submit a temporary registration e-mail6③ Click

Go to Login.

.

④ The initial password and URL
for main registration will besent to the e-mail address.
* Please check your e-mail settings as wellto ensure that you are able to receive
e-mails from @e-apply.jp domein.

⑧ Confirm the personal
information you entered andclick To register in this content .

⑨ Registration is completed.
Click To My Page .

⑩ When the above is displayed,

MyPage registration is complete.

⑪ During the application period, click Carry out the application procedure
to continue the application procedure.
Outside of specified periods, you cannot proceed any further, so click
Log out to logout.

Register the Application forms
Make sure to confirm to procedures and notes on the screen page, and enter required information.

① Login to MyPage andclick Carry out the application procedure ,then go to the registration
screen.

② Select your graduate
school.

③ Select the entrance
exam to take and readthe important notes.

④ Choose which major toapply for.

ple

sam

⑤ Upload ID photo dataand click To choose phototo select a photo.

⑥ Enter the required
personal information.
Payment is due within 4 days including
the date of application. However, if the
Web application deadline falls earlier
than that, the payment deadline will be
the Web application deadline.

⑧ Application registration is⑦ Confirm application form.
completed.
You can check the
Click Continue to pay toapplication form by clicking
proceed the examination
Application Form (sample) .
fee payment screen.

⑨ How to pay the examinationfee⑩ PDF documents are
required for application (image).

● Convenience stores*● ATMs with Pay easy*● Internet banking*● Credit card
* Only available in Japan⑪ Printing will be available after paymentof the examination fee.
These are required to submit as well as
required documents.

If you choose to pay the examination fee at a convenience store or a bank ATM that supports
Pay-easy, please make sure to write down the necessary payment number displayed after
selecting the payment method, and pay the fee at a convenience store or bank ATM within the
notified payment deadline.
At Seven Eleven
Payment slip
number (13 digits)

At Daily Yamazaki, SeicoMart
Online settlement
number (11 digits)

At Lawson, Mini Stop, FamilyMart, ATMs with Pay-easy
Customernumber (11 digits)
Confirmation
number (6 digits)

receiving institutenumber (5 digits)

5 8 0 2 1 At ATMs with Pay-easy

A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you after you have completed the registration of your application. If you have set
restrictions on receiving e-mails, please allow the sender (@e-apply.jp) .
*Please note that the confirmation email may be sent to your junk folder.

After the examination fee has been paid, you will not be able to correct your application
contents. Please check your application contents before paying the examination fee. If
there are any errors, please register again from Step 3.
*Please note that if you select credit card7 in "⑨How to pay the examination fee”, thepayment will be completed at the same time as resigtration.

5(Only in Japan)(Only in Japan)(Only in Japan)

Multi-copy Machine

Click "Payment/
Charge".

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Send Required Documents by Post
Print the documents downloadable in color after the completing and paid your application andsend them from post office by simple registered express mail (簡易書留・速達郵便）along withother required documents. If you are from outside Japan, send them by tracked post (EMSetc.) within the application period.

Required documents■Documents to be printed from the web applicaton■Documents to be downloaded from the Graduate School WEB siteand prepaed■Certificated issued byyour garaduated universities
Resume etc.

Application
Form

Certificates

One copy is required for each application registration.
Please refer to the application guidelines for the required
documents.

Address sheet for submitting
your application

If the application
guidelbook specify
other submission
methods, please
follow it.

Attach the sheet to acommercially available Kaku 2envelope (24cm x 33.2cm).

The mailing address of your application will be automaticallyprinted on the Address Sheet. When sending from overseas,
do not use this sheet.

*The examination fee and necessary documents that have been received will not
be returned in any way except for those specified it in the application guidelines.

〈 Application Completion 〉
Note forApplication

STEP

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Your application will be completed only after you complete the

web application, pay the examination fee, and send by post therequired documents by the deadline.
Please make sure to check the deadline in the application guidelines.

Print the Examinee's Registration Card
When the application is accepted and the examinee's

registration

card is able to be printed, you will be notified it through the e-mailaddress you have registered. If you do not receive the e-mail, pleaselogin to the Web application site by the day before the examination,
print the card out on an A4 paper, single-sided in color, andbring this with you on the day of the examination.

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The Examinee's
Registration
Card
Name：○○○○
Examination：×××××6. How to Pay Entrance Examination Fee(1) Entrance Examination Fee: 30,000 JPY*In addition to the application fee, a service charge (about 500 JPY) will be required.

(2) Payment Period (Japan Standard Time)
June 10 to June 25, 2024
(3) Payment Method
Please pay the entrance examination fee through one of the following methods.
See “5. Online Application Flow” for details.
- Credit card
- Internet banking- Convenience Store- ATM with Pay-easy(4) Refunding of Entrance Examination Fee
We will not refund the paid entrance examination fee once the application documents have been
received. However, we will refund the paid entrance examination fee if any of the following
circumstances apply. Please note that any transfer fees required for the refund process will be
deducted from the refunded amount.
a) The entrance examination fee has been paid, but no application was made or the application was
not accepted.
b) The entrance examination fee has been paid twice.
*Entrance examination fee refunds will be done through bank transfer. If the refund is sent toan overseas bank account, the refunded amount will be greatly reduced, and it will take manydays to complete the refund process, so please be careful when paying the entrance
examination fee.
For information on how to request a refund, please check the Nagoya University website(http://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/) - Admissions - Graduate School Entrance Examination/Undergraduate
Transfer Examination etc. - Regarding Entrance Examination Fees (in Japanese).

7. Examinations(1) Submission of score sheets for foreign language (English) examination(Applicants under requirement (7) or (8) must submit it.)
TOEFL or TOEIC or IELTS scores will be used as the means of assessment for the foreign language(English) examination.
Note: Applicants fulfilling requirements (1),(2),(3),(4),(5) or (6), are exempted.
1. Examination Method
Submit one TOEFL or TOEIC or IELTS score sheet. There will be no written examination. The score fromeither TOEFL or TOEIC or IELTS will be calculated using the following method, and will be adopted as yourforeign language (English) score.
■For TOEFL iBTEnglish score = 50 + (TOEFL iBT score – 50) × 5/3 (converted scores of 100 points or higher will all betreated as 100 points)■For TOEFL iBT Home Edition
English score = 50 + (TOEFL iBT Home Edition score－50) ×5/3 (converted scores of 100 points or higher
will all be treated as 100 points)

10■For TOEFL ITP
English score = TOEFL ITP score×0.34－108(converted scores of 100 points or higher will all be treatedas 100 points)■For TOEIC
English score = TOEIC score/ 10(converted scores of 80 points or higher will all be treated as 80

points)■For TOEIC-IP
English score = TOEIC-IP score/ 10(converted scores of 80 points or higher will all be treated as 80

points)*TOEIC-IP Online is not available.
■For IELTS(Academic Module)
English Score = 100 for IELTS Overall Band Score of 6.0 or higher, 82 for 5.5, 68 for 5.0* Any converted score of less than 60 points will count as a failing score. In this case, please be aware thatthe application fee is still non-refundable.
2. Eligible scores
Scores from the following can be submitted: TOEFL-iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL-ITP, TOEIC(limited to Listening & Reading Test), TOEIC-IP (limited to Listening & Reading test) or IELTS(Academic
Module). International applicants who have TOEFL-PBT scores should consult the Student Affairs Section
before submitting documents.
3. Submission of score sheet
Score sheets must be submitted during the application period. (Submissions after the application period
will not be accepted. Note that score sheets may not be changed after submission, without exception.)■ If you submit a score sheet from TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
Please submit both (1) and (2) below.
If either (1) or (2) is not received by the application period, the score sheet will be deemed not
to have been submitted.
(1) Official Score: "Institutional Score Report” or “Official Score Report”(2) A copy of the “Test Taker (Examinee) Score Report” that is sent to the examinee.
Please note the following points when submitting the score sheets.
1) For the “Institutional Score Report” or the “Official Score Report”, please be sure to complete thedesignated procedures so that the reports can be sent from the ETS to Nagoya University within
the application period (When making the procedures, please designate the appropriate Nagoya
University’s Institution Code “0312” and the Department Code. If there is no appropriate
Department Code, designate “99”.) Note that after the TOEFL examination, it takes about 6 to 8
weeks for the “Institutional Score Report” or “Official Score Report” to reach the designatedrecipient. There may be delays in arrival, so please take the TOEFL examination well ahead oftime.
2) If you submit the “Institutional Score Report”, use only the “Test Date Scores”. (You may not use
My Best Score.)
3) Please submit a copy of the “Test Taker (Examinee) Score Report” with the application documents.
■ If you submit a score sheet from TOEFL ITP
Please submit an original of the “Test Taker’s Copy of Score Report (light purple card)” with theapplication documents.

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■ If you submit a score sheet from TOEIC
Please submit an original of the “Official Score Certificate” with the application documents.
If using a digital official certificate, submit a printout of the PDF.
■ If you submit a score sheet from TOEIC-IP
Please submit an original of the “Score Report” with the application documents.
*TOEIC-IP Online scores are not available.
■ If you submit a score sheet from IELTS (Academic Module)
Please submit an original of the "Test Report Form" with the application documents.
4. Period of validity of score sheets
Tests from 2 years before the entrance examination (i.e. August 28, 2022, or later) to those for which results
can be submitted by the application deadline are valid.
Please note that TOEIC "Official Score Certificate" will not be returned.
(2) Oral examination
Date: August 28, 2024

Time: one and half hours during 10:00 to 17:00(or Date: August 29, 2024

Time: one and half hours during 9:00 to 12:00)(Details will be notified on August 28)
Matter of Oral Examination
Fundamental knowledge in the target academic area in which the applicant wishes to study, research plan,master’s thesis, etc., and proficiency of foreign language (English)(3) Place of Examination
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University (School of Agricultural Sciences)
500m eastward from the city bus stop “Nagoyadaigaku” or the subway station “Nagoyadaigaku”,
or 500m southward from the subway station “Higashiyama-koen”

8. Announcement of examination results(1) Time/Date: around 10:00 a.m. (JST), September 2, 2024
(2) Place: Graduate School of Bioagricultural Science website: https://www.agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp/
NOTE: Successful applicants will also be notified by mail.

9. Enrollment Procedures(1) Detailed enrollment procedures will be notified by mail beginning in September, 2024.
(2) Registration fee: 282,000 yen (expected)(3) Tuition: 267,900 yen per semester (535,800 yen per year) (expected)
NOTE: In case of any revision in tuition, the new rate will be made effective on and after the dateof revision.
(4) Registration date: The matriculation date is scheduled to be on September 12 / September 13, 2024.

10. Notes(1) Applicants cannot make any changes or ask for a refund after submitting the application form.
(2) Further notifications for the examination will be given on the notice board on the date of examination.
Examinees must be seated in the examination room 20 minutes before the examination starts.
(3) The results of the entrance examination are to be disclosed to those who have failed this entrance

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examination. Requests should be made within 2 weeks to 2 months after the examination. For more
information, please send an e-mail to (kyomu@agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp).
(4) For applicants with disabilities or other special needs
Applicants with disabilities or other special needs that require reasonable accommodations andadjustments for taking the entrance examinations due to their disabilities or other special needs should
submit the following documents to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural
Sciences, Nagoya University by May 31, 2024.
1) Application form for reasonable accommodations or adjustments: On A4 size paper in the format of yourchoice, please provide information regarding the condition of your disabilities or other special needs,
which specific accommodations and adjustments are required for you to take the entrance exam and why
they are necessary.
2) Medical certificate, any certificates of your disability (e.g., “Shogaisya-techo” in Japan), etc.: Applicantsmust submit Medical Certificates or other alternative documentation that provides detailed information
regarding the limitation on a major life activities caused by the disabilities or other special needs, andprovides sufficient justification for the requested accommodations or adjustments. (Copies acceptable)
3) Third Party Statements: Applicants must obtain and submit statements from third parties that are familiar
with the applicant's disabilities or special needs and can attest to the resulting limitation on a major life
activities and required accommodations. (Observations and opinions from medical professionals, relevant
faculty from the applicant's school, and other specialists)
4) Other Documents: Applicants may, if desired, submit additional documentation providing additional
information regarding their disabilities or other special needs and the recommended accommodations or
adjustments.
For inquiries regarding reasonable accommodations or adjustments for taking the entrance examination orwhile attending Nagoya University, please feel free to contact the Student Affairs Section, Graduate Schoolof Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University by the application deadline.

11. Others
For more information on the examinations, ask:
*Please be sure to email us.
Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601
E-mail: kyomu@agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp
https://www.agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp

13Candidates Applying under Requirement (7)1. Requirements for applicants
By the day prior to the day of enrollment, applicants must have graduated from a university, followed byresearch for at least 2 years at a research institute. Applicants must also have published research papers,
books, made research presentations, or hold patents recognized as the equivalent of a master’s thesis or
above.
2. Application for Certificate of Approval as Eligible Applicant.
Applicants under Requirement (7) must either submit or mail the following documents ①～⑨ by or on
May 31, 2024 to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya
University. The set of documents, if mailed, should have “Application for Certificate of Approval as Eligible
Applicant.” written in red ink on the envelope, and be sent by registered mail.
Applicants will be notified of the results after June 24, 2024.
Documents required:① Application Form for the application under Requirement (7)Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
② Certificate of graduation from a university③ Summary of research results.
Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website. It should be written
in the format of a research paper and be approx. 4,000 Japanese characters in length (1,500
words if in English).
④ Bibliography
Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
⑤ Certificate of academic backgroundDownload and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website. The form should besigned by the head or other proper authority at the applicant’s affiliated institution.
⑥ Letter of recommendation
To be written by the head or other proper authority at the applicant’s affiliated institution.
Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
⑦ A copy of research papers, books, research presentations, or patents, etc.
⑧ Personal History for Foreign Applicants
Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website (only required for
those who do not possess Japanese citizenship).
⑨ A return envelope to receive results of the application. Enclose a self-addressed envelope (12×23 cm) with a 374 JPY stamp affixed.
(If the applicant resides overseas, please enclose a sufficient International Reply Coupon (IRC) to cover
the required return postage.)
3. Application Procedures
The candidates approved as Eligible Applicants must submit the set of documents specified on “4.
Required documents for application” to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural
Sciences, Nagoya University, from June 25 to June 28, 2024. Applications can also be sent by mail to ouroffice. (See “3. Application Periods and Procedures” for details.)

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Candidates Applying under Requirement (8)1. Requirements for applicantsApplicants must be recognized by the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University tobe equivalent in academic level to a graduate student with a master’s degree or a professional degree, andmust reach 24 years old by the day prior to the day of enrollment.
* Applicants who have graduated from any school in China must ask the Student Affairs Section, Graduate
School of Bioagricultural Sciences for details.
2. Application for Certificate of Approval as Eligible Applicant.
Applicants under Requirement (8) must either submit or mail the following documents by or on May 31,
2024 to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University. The
set of documents, if mailed, should have “Application for Certificate of Approval as Eligible Applicant.” written
in red ink on the envelope, and be sent by registered mail.
Applicants will be notified of the results after June 24, 2024.
Documents required:①

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

②

Reference material showing that the applicant is equivalent in academic level to a graduate student witha master’s degree or a professional degree;*Submit one or more relevant materials listed below. For example: 1) or3)
1) Applicants who have graduated or will be graduating from a junior college, technical college, special
school or other school:- Diploma or certificate of graduation/ expected graduation- Official transcript (academic record)- Syllabus
2) Applicants who have technical/ professional career:- Certificate of employment, specifying its period and matter of tasks, and report of his/her careerachievements prepared by the applicant (form not specified).
3) Applicants with academic work:- Certificate of academic background
Note: Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website. The form should besigned by the applicant’s academic advisor or other proper authority.
- Bibliography
Note: Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
-Summary of research results
Note: It should be made up in paper style by the applicant, with approx. 4,000 characters in Japanese(1,500 words in English). Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.
4) Applicants with published research papers or books, research presentations, patents, etc.:- Any reference material showing each

③ Others- Any material for examination purposes (e.g.: Letter of recommendation)④ Personal History for Foreign ApplicantsNote: Download and fill out the prescribed form from the Graduate School website.

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⑤ A return envelope to receive results of the application. Enclose a self-addressed envelope (12cm×23cm)
with a 374 JPY stamp affixed.
(If the applicant resides overseas, please enclose a sufficient International Reply Coupon (IRC) to cover
the required return postage.)
3. Application Procedures
The candidates approved as Eligible Applicants must submit the set of documents specified on “4.
Required documents for application” to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Bioagricultural
Sciences, Nagoya University, from November June 25 to June 28, 2024. Applications can also be sent by
mail to our office. (See “3. Application Periods and Procedures” for details.).

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Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University

Laboratories, Areas of Research, and Staff
Staff
Department

1.

Laboratory

Area of Research

Resources Cycling in
Pedosphere

Cycles of carbon, nitrogen, and trace elements in pedosphere and related environments. Chemical structure, function, anddynamics of soil organic matter, in particular humic substances.

Professor

Studies on nutrient dynamics in forest ecosystems. Our specific focus is to evaluate forest health by disentangling tripartite
interactions among plant, soil, and microbes.

Forest Hydrology
3. and Disaster
Mitigation Science

Research for elucidating hudrological cycle, sediment dynamics, and disaster volnearbility of local comunity in regional andwatershed scales. Research and its social implementation for sustainable resources management is included.

4. Forest Ecology

Our laboratory covers a wide range of studies related to forest ecology, forest genetics, and forest ecophysiology. Especially
TOMARU,
structure, dynamics, and functions in tree communities. Also genetic diversity, reproductive ecology, ecophysiology, and dry
Nobuhiro
matter production in tree populations.

5. Forest Protection

Forest entomology focusing on insect‐fungus and insect‐plant interactions. Forest ecosystem conservation based on the
management of biological communities.

KAJIMURA,
HisashiResearch on development of cutting edge measurement technology of forest, construction of theory concerning forest
resource management, development of future planning and evaluation method of forest management.

YAMAMOTO,
Kazukiyo

Studies on forest management policy for realizing both forest conservation and improvement of local livelihoods, forest
certification, participatory forest management, community forestry and timber procurement strategies of enterprise

HARADA,
Kazuhiro

GOMI, Takashi

KOTANI, Ayumi

NAKAGAWA,
Michiko

TOKI, Wataru

IWANAGA, Seiji

AOKI, Dan

Isolation and structural elucidation, biosynthesis, distribution and utilization of wood extractives.

IMAI, Takanori

10. Wood Physics

Generation processes of growth stress and wood properities during tree growth, Growth and maturation of tropical
YAMAMOTO,
plantation species, Analysis of reaction wood formation by molecular approach , Physical and mechanical properties of wood
Hiroyukimaterials.

YOSHIDA, Masato

11. Timber Engineering

Mechanical durability in structural use of wood and wood‐based materials, Analysis of mechanical behavior in timber
YAMASAKI,
structure, Quality‐of‐material distribution and the plan for demand and supply of forest resources, Wood utilization in urban
Marikodesign.

9.

12.

Biomass Resource
Utilization

System Engineering forStudies on nondestructive measurement system and data science for biological resources.
Biology

Assistant
Professor

TANIKAWA, Toko

Organic chemical, biochemical, and analytical chemical studies on the formation process, structure, and advanced utilization FUKUSHIMA,of woody biomass.
Kazuhiko

8. Forest Chemistry

Lecturer

WATANABE, Akira

2. Plant‐Soil Systems

Forest Resource6.
1. Forest andManagement
Envioronmental
Resources
Forest Resources andSciences
7.
Society

Associate
Professor

TSUCHIKAWA,
SatoruANDO, Kosei

INAGAKI,
Tetsuya

MA, Te(as of April 1, 2024)*** Designated Assistant Professor

17Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University

Laboratories, Areas of Research, and Staff
Staff
Laboratory

Department

Professor

Associate
Professor

13.

Plant Physiology andMorphology

Studies from both aspects of structure and function on functional differentiation of plant cells and tissues, and response and TANIGUCHI,
tolerance to environmental stresses.
Mitsutaka

MITSUYA, Shiro

14.

Plant Genetics andBreeding

Breeding, molecular genetical, molecular biological, and physiological researches related to the evolution, morphogenesis,
development, and environmental stress tolerance of cultivated plant species.

NAKAZONO,
Mikio

TAKAHASHI,
Hirokazu

15. Crop Science

Eco‐phyiological studies and development of novel measurement techniques to improve crop production and sustainability
focusing on photosynthesis and nutrient acquisition.

KONDO, Motohiko

YANO, Katsuya

16. Horticultural Science

Physiological, biochemical, and molecular biological approaches to clarify the characteristics and growth of horticultural
crops, i.e. flowers, vegetables, and fruit trees, to improve their quality and productivity.

17. Plant Pathology

Physiological, biochemical and molecular‐biological researches on defense mechanisms of plants against plant pathogens,and interactions of plant pathogens and beneficial environmental microorganisms with host plants. Development of
biocontrol measures and understanding of its mechanisms.

18. Plant Immunology

Studies on the molecgular mechanisms of plant immune response in plant‐pathogen interactions. Development of a plantvaccine based on the mechanisms.

Lecturer

Assistant
Professor

AGATA, Ayumi
SUGIURA,
Daisuke

SHIRATAKE,
Katsuhiro
TAKEMOTO, Daigo

CHIBA, Sotaro

SATO, Ikuo

YOSHIOKA, Hirofumi

Studies to improve agricultural production by analyzing information from field (crop DNA sequences, morphology,
physiological characteristics, yield, soil, environment, etc.) by means of informatics/ data science

MURASE, Jun

DOI, Kazuyuki

NISHIUCHI,
Shunsaku
SAWADA, Kozue***

20. Food Economics

Socioeconomic studies on food system, regional resource management and multifunctional roles of agriculture.

TOKUDA, Hiromi

TAKESHITA,
Hironobu

MIURA, Satoshi

21. Plant Gene Function

Studies on plant gene function and its application.

ASHIKARI, Motoyuki HOBO Tokunori*19.
2. Plant
Production
Sciences

Area of ResearchInformation Sciencesin Agricultural Lands

22.

Developmental andFlorigen function in the shoot apical meristem of plants. Root tissue structures that contribute to plant growth and
Systems Plant Biology adaptation to abiotic stress.

TSUJI, Hiroyuki

23.

Plant Genomics andBreeding

Studies on plant genomics and breeding to solve various problems of modern society, i.e. environment, energy, foodproblems, etc.

SAZUKA, Takashi

24. Bioindustry

Studies on plant grafting and systemic signaling in plants to improve plant resources for future sustainability.

NOTAGUCHI,
Michitaka

25. Tropical Bioresources

Exploring and evaluating the traits of tropical plant resources for sustainable agricultural development in the tropics
responding to diversification of food demand and climate change.

EHARA, Hiroshi

INUKAI, Yoshiaki

YAMAUCHI, Takaki

OKADA, Satoshi
KUROTANI,
Kenichi*KASAHARA
NAKATA, Mana

26.

Genetic Informationfor Bioresoureces

Aiming at stable crop production under climate change, we conduct research on the extraction and utilization of genetic
information related to useful traits from bioresources.

27.

Practical Studies inAfricaResearch on environmental response of crop genetic resources and cultivation technology development for improving andstabilizing crop production in Africa.

MAKIHARA, Daigo

28.

Practical Studies in
Asia

Studies on agriculture and rural developmet including natural resources management in Asia for better livelihoods, poverty
reduction and food security.

ITO, Kasumi* Designated Associate Professor** Designated Lecturer*** Designated Assistant Professor

NAGAI, Keisuke(as of April 1, 2024)

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Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University

Laboratories, Areas of Research, and Staff
Staff
Laboratory

Department

Professor

Studies on the genetic basis of qualitative and quantitative traits in mammals and birds; evolutionary genetics research ofanimals using genetic engineering such as genome editing; evaluation, conservation and utilization of animal genetic
resources; and development of new laboratory animal models for human disease and biological functions.

29.

Animal Genetics andBreeding

30.

Epigenetic regulatory systems for transposons and genes in vertebrates. Epigenome regulation during germ cell
Genome anddevelopment. Genome‐epigenome interactions during evolution. Mechanism of cancer cell growth inhibition by activation of ICHIYANAGI Kenji
Epigenome Dynamics
transposons.

31. Animal Morphology

Formation and deformation of the traits in vertebrates. Viral endogenization and the roles of the viral‐derived element invertebrates. Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance (TEI).

Associate
Professor

IIDA, Atsuo

Basic studies on the neuroendocrinological mechanism regulating animal reproduction and its application to animal
production and drug discovery.

UENOYAMA,
Yoshihisa
INOUE, Naoko

34. Animal Nutrition

Studies on the metabolic properties of nutrients (amino acids and vitamin C etc.) and their physiological functions in avian
and mammalian species. Analysis of the uptake mechanism of biomolecules into avian eggs and its application to production MURAI, Atsushi
of valuable protein.
MATSUYAMA,OHKURA, Satoshi Shuichi
NAKAMURA, Sho*

36. Avian Bioscience

Functional genomics‐based identification of genes that control useful phenotypes of birds. Production of geneticallymannipulated birds for model animals and industrial use.

NISHIJIMA, Ken‐ichi

37. Fish Biology

Morphological, physiological, and behavioral studies of the brain, sensory receptors, motor systems, and peptidergic neurons YAMAMOTO,
in aquatic animals.
Naoyuki38.

Sericulture andEntomoresources

39. Applied Entomology

Molecular mechanisms of baculovirus infection, baculovirus‐host interaction and antiviral responses in insects.

Studies on the development of insect pest management methodology via physiological and molecular approaches.
* Designated Associate Professor** Designated Lecturer*** Designated Assistant Professor

KON, Naohiro**

TSUKADA, Akira
NAKAYAMA,
Tomoya***FURUKAWA,Kyohei

Studies on regulatory mechanism of physiological and reproductive functions in ruminants and its utilization for animal
production.

Animal Production
Science

YAMAGATA,
Takahiro
TANABE, Akira

HONDO, Eiichi

33. Animal Reproduction

35.

Assistant
Professor

OHTANI, Hitoshi

OHKAWA, Taeko

Animal Integrative
Physiology

Lecturer

SUMIYAMA, Kenta ISHIKAWA, Akira

Understanding the regulatory mechanisms of circadian and seasonal rhythms in vertebrates. Development of transformative
YOSHIMURA,
bio‐molecules that improve animal production and human health. Studies on physiological regulation of gene expression andTakashirelease of growth factors in birds.

32.

3. Animal
Sciences

Area of Research

OKUZAKI, Yuya

ABE, Hideki

IKEDA, Motoko

GOTO, Maki
HAGIO,
Hanako***HAMAJIMA, Rina

MINAKUCHI,
ChiekaMITAKA, Yuki

(as of April 1, 2024)

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Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University

Laboratories, Areas of Research, and Staff
Staff
Laboratory

Department

Area of Research

40. Organic Chemistry

Bioorganic studies on naturally occurring organic molecules possessing novel structure and biological activity: development NISHIKAWA,of new synthetic methodologies, total synthesis of natural products, elucidation and control of the biofunctions.
Toshio41. Bioactive Molecules

Studies on identification, action mechanisim, and application of bioactive molecules produced by plants andmicroorganisms. Mechanistic analysis and application of carbohydrate‐binding small molecules.

NAKAGAWA,
Yu

Chemical Biology of
42.
Natural Products

Isolation, structure determination, synthesis, biosynthesis, and modes of action of bioactive natural products that regulate
biologically and physiologically intriguing phenomena. Anesthetic substances from venomous mammals, and key
KITA, Masaki
substances for marine symbiotic relationships. Development of new analytical methods for target molecules using
fluorescent probes.

TSUNEMATSU,
Yuta

43. Polymer Chemistry

Studies on controlled syntheses and functions of biomaterials and medical polymers including artificial glycoconjugates,
biofunctional polymers and environmentally friendly synthetic polymers.

AOI, Keigo

NOMURA,
Nobuyoshi

44. Applied Enzymology

Mechanistic enzymology of flavin and pyridoxal enzymes. Physiological function of isoprenoid, amino acids, and vitamins.
Microbial and enzymatic production of useful substances. Lipid biosynthesis in Archaea.

HEMMI, Hisashi

ITO, Tomokazu

Lecturer

Assistant
Professor
MIYASAKA,
Tadachika

KONDO,
Tatsuhiko

INOUE, Takato

45.

Molecular
Biotechnology

Molecular bioengineering for novel biomolecules, bioprocesses and analytical processes. Currently, novel monoclonal
antibody screening, single molecule technology for protein engineering, and the mechanism of translation‐enhancing
peptide are major research topics.

NAKANO, Hideo

COROVIC Jasmina

KATO, Teruyo

46.

Soil Biology andChemistry

Studies on the microbial population, and the chemical and biological processes occurring in the paddy field ecosystem.

ASAKAWA,
SusumuWATANABE,
Takeshi

SHINJO, Rina

47. Applied Microbiology

Molecular and chemical genetic studies on gene regulation of agriculturally and industrially important microorganisms,
especially filamentous fungi.

KIMURA, Makoto

MAEDA, Kazuyuki

SHIBATA,
Takahiro

NAKASHIMA,
Fumie

48. Food and Biodynamics Chemical biology of electrophilic ligands, such as lipid peroxidation products and functional food molecules.

49.

4. Applied
Biosciences

Professor

Associate
Professor

Molecular and Cellular Biochemical and molecular cell biological studies on signal transduction, intracellular traffic, gene expression regulation inRegulation
animal cell differentiation, growth, proliferation and cell death.

Molecular
50.
Bioregulation

Biochemistry and molecular cell biology on the biosynthesis and dynamics of proteins, nucleic acids and their complexes inmammals, and on the functions and regulations of these molecules in living organisms, including cell proliferation and tissue
differentiation. Specifically, we are studying mammary gland development and milk synthesis, translational control
including ribosomes and the epithelial responses to bioactive factors

51. Glyco‐Life Science

Interdisciplinary studies between bioagricultural, medicinal, and pharmaceutical sciences on regulatory mechanisms forglycans‐involved phenomena to attain better health, environment, and food

TAKAHARA,
Terunao

SHIBATA, Hideki

OHSHIMA,
Kenji

NADANO, Daita

HANE, Masaya Wu,
Di****

SATO, Chihiro

52. Animal Cell Physiology Studies on functions of extracellular matrix, transporter proteins, and signal transduction.

53.

Nutritional
Biochemistry

Nutritional regulation of enzyme and gene expression in mammals. Molecular mechanisms for hepatocyte differentiation in
3‐dimensional culture systems. Physiological significance of liver circadian rhythm.

54.

Alimentary
Neuroscience

Omnivorous animals including human evaluate and select specific foods among several candidates before consumption. Our NAKAJIMA,
goal is the identification of the neural mechanism for food choice.
Ken‐ichiro
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MATURANA,
Andrés Daniel

NIIMI, Tomoaki

ODA, Hiroaki
RATTANAJEARAKU
L, Nawarat***SHIOTANI, Kazuki

55. Plant Signaling

Studies on molecular mechanisms underlying optimization of plant growth and development in response to environmental SAKAKIBARA,
cues with focusing on phytohormone function.
Hitoshi

KIBA
Takatoshi

56. Biochemistry

Biochemical, molecular genetic, and microscopic studies on regulatory mechanisms of development of plant organs such as
flowers, pollen grains, and roots. Studies on molecular functions and regulation of membrane proteins that support
photosynthesis and inorganic nutrient assimilation in plants and cyanobacteria.

ISHIGURO, Sumie

MAEO, Kenichiro
MAEDA, Shin‐ichi
NAKANISHI, Yoichi

YAMASHINO,
Takafumi

YAMAMOTO,
Haruki57.

Molecular andFunctional Genomics

58. Plant Cell Function

59.

Plant Integrative
Physiology

Plant Metabolic
SystemMetabolic Balance of61.
Ecosystem
60.

Biochemical, cellular and genetic studies on molecular mechanisms of chlorophyll biosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, circadianrhythm and phytohormone signal transduction in cyanobacteria and plants. Cyanobacterial microevlution.

FUJITA, Yuichi

UEGUCHI,
Chiharu
TAKEDA, Shin

Molecular mechanisms of plant growth and development, and their regulation in response to environmental signals. Studies
on the construction of artificial membrane‐less organelles in plant cells.
Understanding plant circadian rhythms and seasonal behaviors with multi‐omics approaches. Improvement of plantbiomass and productivity by controlling key genes for circadian and seasonal behaviors.

NAKAMICHI,
Norihito

Studies on biological functions and regulatory mechanism of plant metabolism.

HIRAI, Masami

Methodology development of analysis of metabolic balance of ecosytem and its application to applied sciences.

KIKUCHI, Jun**Designated Lecturer***Designated Assistant Professor****Assistant professor in Bioscience and Biotechnology Center

HASHIMOTO‐
BELLEGARDE,
SUGIMOTO, Mimi Fanny***

MURANAKA,
Tomoaki(as of April 1, 2024)

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Admission

Data for the専Doctoral Program of

攻Department

Academic Year 2024（Jan.2024）
合格者数

志願者数

受験者数

Number of

Number ofApplicantsExaminees

1［1］
（0）

1［1］
（0）

1［1］
（0）

2［0］
（2）

2［0］
（2）

2［0］
（2）

2［0］
（1）

2［0］
（1）

2［0］
（1）

3［1］
（0）

3［1］
（0）

3［1］
（0）

8［2］
（3）

8［2］
（3）

8［2］
（3）

Number of
Successful
Applicants

森林・環境資源科学専攻
Forest and Environmental
Resources Sciences
植物生産科学専攻
Plant Production Sciences
動物科学専攻Animal Sciences
応用生命科学
Applied Biosciences
計
Total

注）
［
（

］：distinguished students who are holding a job）: international students

Special Selection for Japanese Government Scholarship Students, etc. are not included in the above.

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