ADMISSIONS GUIDE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING(DOCTORAL COURSE)
MURORAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYOVERSEAS APPLICATIONAPRIL 2024

Admissions Department
Muroran Institute of Technology
27-1 Mizumoto-cho, Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan 050-8585
E-mail nyushi@mmm.muroran-it.ac.jp

< To Applicants >◎ You must discuss your research theme thoroughly with a faculty member whom you
want to be your supervisor before submitting your application.
◎Muroran Institute of Technology has established the “Muroran Institute ofTechnology Security Trade Control Regulations” in accordance with the “Foreign
Exchange and Foreign Trade Act”, and rigorously screens Foreign students.
Foreign applicants who fall under any of the conditions set out in said regulations
maybe unable to enter their desired course or program.

◎All dates and times stated in this guideline are based on Japan Standard TimeOn the Handling of Personal Information
Muroran Institute of Technology (Muroran IT) complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal
Information and other applicable ones and attempts to protect your personal information in accordancewith Muroran IT’s Personal Information Management.
Personal information submitted to Muroran IT in the form of application documents will be used forselecting applicants for admission and as resources for reviewing the method for selecting applicants foradmission. For admitted students, personal information will be used for registrar work (student registry,learning assistance, etc.) and student support (tuition exemption, scholarship, etc.).

Admission Policy
The basic philosophy of Muroran Institute of Technology is "to provide comprehensive science andengineering education, taking advantage of the environment of Muroran, a city rich in nature andmanufacturing, to nurture future engineers and scientists, to develop creative science and technology
research in harmony with people, society and nature, to serve as a center of knowledge in the local andinternational communities, and to contribute to the development of the society.
Based on this philosophy, educational goals, human resource development vision, degree awarding
policy (diploma policy), and curriculum policy, in order to develop human resources equipped "expertiseand interdisciplinary skills," "resilience and comprehensive perspective," and "sociality andcommunication skills" stated the development vision of the Master's and Doctoral Programs, thefollowing individuals are sought, respectively.
(1) Graduate School of Engineering
1) Master's Program
1. Who have basic expertise equivalent to a bachelor's degree in science and technology
2. Who have a desire to acquire knowledge and information/data processing skills beyond
their field of specialization in addition to their advanced expertise
3. Who have a desire to discover and solve diverse problems
4. Who have acquired a rich cultural background and are willing to collaborate with andcontribute to the community and society at large.
2) Doctoral program
1. Who have expertise equivalent to a master's degree in science and technology
2. Who are willing to acquire broad knowledge beyond their specialized fields and practicalresearch skills including information and data processing technologies, in addition to
deepened and advanced specialized knowledge.
3. Who are willing to work on solutions of complex and difficult issues with comprehensive
perspective.
4. Who have acquired a rich culture and advanced communication skills, and who are willingto collaborate with and contribute to the international and local communities at large.

(2) Student profile required for each Division in the Master's Program
1) Division of Sustainable and Environmental Engineering
In order to build a sustainable society in harmony with the environment in light ofchanges in the natural and social environment, the applicant should specialize in one of thefollowing environment-related fields, have a desire to acquire knowledge and abilities
beyond his/her field of specialization, and have the basic background to achieve these goals.
Research and development related to the creation of useful substances that makeadvanced use of chemical reactions and biological functions, the construction of systems
that apply those substances and related phenomena, and the establishment oftechnologies to improve the living environment.
Research and development related to the construction, maintenance, andpreservation of social infrastructure, including buildings and underground spaces, anddisaster prevention
Research and development of planning, design, and construction for the creation of
cities and residential spaces where people can live comfortably and safely-2-2) Division of Production Systems Engineering
By promoting and integrating fundamental research in the fields of aerospace aircraft
and next-generation robots, which are the fruits of systems technology integration, themechanical engineering fields that support these, and the physical properties and materials
science fields required for the creation and development of advanced materials, we will
create systems and develop elemental technologies that transcend conventional frameworks,
thereby addressing environmental issues and Have the desire and basic knowledge tocontribute to solving increasingly complex problems, such as energy issues.
3) Division of Information and Electronic Engineering
Systematic knowledge and expertise in the fields of information engineering andelectrical and electronic engineering related to information systems and mathematical data
science, electrical energy, communication systems, electronic devices, optical and quantum
measurement technology, and control technology, as well as communication skills,
teamwork skills, ethics, and self-learning abilities. And have the motivation and basic
knowledge to carry out research and development in response to the needs of the society.

(3) Division of Engineering
The Division seeks a wide range of students who meet any of the following criteria
who have the desire and ability to tackle complex issues in a wide range of environmental andcreative engineering fields to build a sustainable society in harmony with the environment, taking
into account changes in the natural and social environment.
who have the desire and ability to tackle complex issues in the research and development ofaerospace aircraft and next-generation robots that make full use of advanced systems technology,
as well as in the advanced mechanical engineering and physical properties and materials sciencefields that support such research and development.
who have the desire and ability to tackle complex issues in the fields of information engineeringand electrical and electronic engineering related to that intelligence and information systems,
electrical and telecommunications systems, and electronic device measurement, which createhigh-value social and engineering functions.

(4) Basic policy of screening
The Master's and Doctoral Programs of the Graduate School of Engineering will implement
various admission methods in order to seek diverse and individualistic students, placingemphasis on the following in the selection of applicants.
1) Master's Program
1. have basic knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a specialized field
2. have a willingness to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and to work on finding andsolving diverse problems
3. basic ability to gather and disseminate information in English.
2) Doctoral Program
1. have knowledge equivalent to a master's degree in a specialized field
2. have a desire to acquire in-depth and advanced specialized knowledge and to discover andsolve diverse and complex problems.
3. ability to collect and disseminate information in English, as well as communication skills
to collaborate widely.
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Foreign Student Entrance Examination (Overseas Application)
1 Number of Admissions

Division

Number of Admissions
DATE OF ENTRANCE:
APR, 2024
1st Call for 2nd Call for
Applications Applications

CourseCourse of Advanced

Sustainable

and Environmental Engineering
Division of

CourseofAdvancedEngineering

Systems Engineering

Production

a few

To be
announced

Course of Advanced Information andElectronic Engineering
Note: The second call for applications depends on whether the positions have been filled or not.
Information about the second call for applications, as well as the number of positions still available will
be posted on the official Muroran IT website in November 2023.

2 Eligibility for Application
For those applying for entrance in April 2024 and who have a nationality other than Japanese, andlives in a country other than Japan, and satisfy one of the following conditions.
1) The applicant must have a master’s or professional degree in Japan or be a candidate for graduation
with a master’s or professional degree in Japan by March 2024.
2) The applicant must have a master’s or professional degree other than Japan or be a candidate forgraduation with a master’s or professional degree other than Japan by March 2024.
3) The applicant must have a master’s or professional degree with earned credits from a foreign
correspondence course or be a candidate for graduation with a master’s or professional degree in thesame manner by March 2024.
4) The applicant must have a master’s or professional degree from a foreign educational institution
with a graduate degree specified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology– Japan, and be a candidate for graduation with a master’s or professional degree from the same
institution by March 2024.
5) The applicant who completed the course at the United Nations University, which was established inaccordance with the United Nations General Assembly resolution of December 11, 1972, as set forth inParagraph 2, Article 1 of the Act on Special Measures Incidental to Enforcement of the Agreement
between the United Nations and Japan (Act No. 72 of 1976) regarding the Headquarters of the United
Nations University, and were awarded or are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to a master’s
degree by March 2024.

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institution satisfying the eligibility for application 4) above or the United Nations University; passed
equivalents of a test and screening as set forth in Item 2, Article 16 of the graduate School
Establishment Standards by March 2024; and have achievements equal to or higher than a master’s
degree recognized by the graduate school of Muroran Institute of Technology.
7) The applicant is recommended by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology- Japan. (Notification No.118 of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Japan)(i) The applicant must be a university or college graduate, and have over two years’ experience in auniversity or research institute by March 2023, and have achievements equal to or higher than amaster’s degree recognized by the graduate school of Muroran Institute of Technology.
(ii) The applicant must have completed at least 16 years of formal education outside Japan, or a foreign
correspondence course in Japan, and have over two years’ experience in a university or research
institute by March 2023, and have achievements equal to or higher than a master’s degree recognizedby the graduate school of Muroran Institute of Technology.
8) The applicant has been recognized by the graduate school of Muroran Institute of Technology as
being of equivalent status to a master’s or professional degree and who will have reached the age of 24
by March 31, 2024.
9) The applicant must be a junior college, technical college, or a vocational school graduate, and who
will have reached the age of 24 by March 31, 2024, and have experience in research or business in thescience and technology field, and have achievements such as published books, technical papers,
academic lectures, business results and patents equal to or higher than a master’s degree recognizedby the graduate school of Muroran Institute of Technology.

Notes: A preliminary examination to determine eligibility for application is necessary for those whowant to make an application under the above 6) ,7),8) or 9), so they will need to complete thequalifying examination record (form specified by the graduate school of Muroran Institute ofTechnology). Attach a copy of any thesis and papers, as well as a copy of their graduation certificate
and academic transcripts. These documents must be sent to the Admission Office by the following
dates.
For the 1st Call for Applications:
Friday, June 23, 2023
For the 2nd Call for Applications:
Friday, November 10, 2023

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3 Preliminary consultation
If you are physically challenging and need special assistance for entrance examinations and/or school
attendance, you must make a request to the Admission Office for extra care in advance. Please inform
us of those above as soon as possible so that Muroran IT can consider for your request.
In addition, the Admission Office provides consultations for entrance examinations and school
attendance throughout the year. You must also notify in advance if you use an acoustic aid, a wheelchairor other daily support tools in the same way.

4 Application Procedures(1) Registration period:
For the 1st Call for Applications:Monday, July 24, 2023 －Wednesday, August 2 , 2023.
(Excluding Saturday and Sunday)
For the 2nd Call for Applications:Monday, December 11, 2023－Friday, December 22, 2023.
(Excluding Saturday and Sunday)(2) Documents to be submitted
Documents to be Submitted

Remarks(A) Application form

All items should be completed in full.

(B) Photograph

The photograph of applicant with upper body facing front should betaken within 3 months of the date of application (size 4 cm X 3 cm).
Paste it in the designated space.

It must be on signature or seal by the president (or dean) of graduate
school.
or certificate of expected
Only applicants who have completed (or those who are expected tograduation
complete) a doctoral course (or master’s course) or professional(Original or Certified Copy） graduate school may submit a certificate of graduation or certificate
of expected graduation. However, applicants who are submitting acertificate of expected graduation must submit a certificate ofgraduation prior to entrance to the Graduate School.
(A certificate issued by a public agency with the same contents as
the original is also acceptable.)(C) Certificate of graduation(D) Academic Transcripts(Original or Certified Copy）(E) Letter ofrecommendation(Optional form)(F) Statement of reason for
application(G) Research Plan

Each one of official academic transcripts with seal or signature fromthe graduate school and the undergraduate school.
(A certificate issued by a public agency with the same contents as
the original is also acceptable.)A paper of each letter from either the president of the university lastattended, dean, supervisor of the graduate school, or a superior atwork, and A paper of by a supervisor in charge from muroranITshould be submitted. (No special form is provided.).
A paper stating the applicant’s reason for applying to the doctoral
course in Japanese (400 characters) or English (100 words).
A paper stating the applicant’s Research Plan in our doctoral course
in Japanese or English.
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(H) Photocopy of Master’s
thesis and its Summary

One copy of each of the following must be provided. A summary
stating an outline of the applicant’s master’s thesis in Japanese(2000 characters) or English (500 words).
In the case of an applicant who will graduate from a master’s course
by March 2023, a paper stating the subject of the applicant’s
master’s thesis and its progress in Japanese (2000 characters) or
English (500 words) must be provided.
In the case of an applicant who received or will receive a professional
degree by March 2023, a paper stating the outline of research
progress in Japanese (2000 characters) or English (500 words) must
be provided.

(I) A Certificate of residence
or a copy of a passport(J) Screening fee (JPY 30,000)

Submit a certificate of residence or a copy of your passport.
In case of credit card
Please enclose a printout of the payment completion e-mail with yourapplication documents.
In case of remittance
The fee should be paid by telegraphic transfer, a copy of the application for
remittance should be enclosed in the application documents to besubmitted. The details can be confirmed in (4) How to Pay for the
Screening Fee below.
[Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) MEXT -sponsoredforeign students]
The screening fee is unnecessary. Instead of the transfer payment
certificate, a certificate of government-sponsored foreign student(free format) should be submitted (prepared by the school you areenrolled in.)Notes:(i) The documents for above items (A), (F), and (G) should be written on the designated form of
Muroran IT. The formats of specified forms can be downloaded from the website:
https://muroran-it.ac.jp/entrance/isee/guidelines_is/(ii) All documents must be written in Japanese or English. If the original document is written inanother language, a Japanese or English translation must be attached.
(iii) For those applying according to 6), 7), 8) or 9) on page 4 or 5, the documents from above items(C), (D) concerning their master’s course, and (H) are not necessary.
(iv) Incomplete application documents will not be accepted.
(v) Supervisors you desire may not be available due to retirement, etc., so confirm available
supervisors in our official website: https://muroran-it.ac.jp/entrance/gsee/guidelines_gs/(vi) Before going through application procedures, the applicant should seek the advice of his or
her desired Supervisor for the contents of education/study, etc.
(3) Submission of application documents
Admissions Department, Muroran Institute of Technology
27-1 Mizumoto-cho, Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan 050-8585-7-

(4) How to Pay for the Screening Feea. When you pay by credit card, please access the link below and fill in the necessary information.
https://credit.j-payment.co.jp/link/creditcard?aid=123829&iid=13&lang=en

b. When you remit by bank, so that we can receive it by the deadline of application, following the instructions
below.
- Telegraphic Transfer- Advise and Pay- Bank Transfer Fee：Payer’s Responsibility
Bank account to be sent
Bank

NORTH PACIFIC BANK, LTD

Branch

NAKAJIMACHO BRANCHSWIFT code

NORPJPJP

Account No.

3968548

Account name

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION MURORAN INSTITUTE OFTECHNOLOGY

Screening fee
Payment
Periods

JPY 30,000
For the 1st Call for Applications:

From Tuesday, July 18, 2023
to Tuesday, August 1, 2023
For the 2nd Call for Applications:

From Monday, December 4 2023
to Thursday, December 21, 2023
Notes: The applicant needs to transfer the total amount of the screening fee, remittance charge, andyen currency exchange transaction fee incurred in the applicant’s country. (All bank charges shall beborne by the remitter including transaction charges of paying banks.)(5) Points to keep in mind regarding the application procedures(A) Except for the following reasons, the screening fee will not be returned:
In the case that the screening fee was paid, but no application documents were submitted nor
received by Muroran IT, or in the case that the screening fee was paid in duplicate. In either ofthese cases, request for the return of the screening fee as soon as possible.
For questions regarding the return of the screening fee contact:
Admissions Department, Muroran Institute of Technology
27-1 Mizumoto-cho, Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan 050-8585
E-mail nyushi@mmm.muroran-it.ac.jp(B) The application will not be accepted if the screening fee has not been paid.
(C) Notify the Admission Office by email as soon as possible, if there are any changes to the contact
information of the applicant.
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The screening will be done on the basis of the application documents submitted.

6. Announcement of the Screening Result
For the 1st Call for Applications:

10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023.
For the 2nd Call for Applications:

10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024.
The examination numbers of successful applicants will be posted on the first floor of Building N of
Education and Research Building No. 3, as well as on the official Muroran IT website regarding
screening results. In addition, a notice will be sent to all successful applicants by mail. Unsuccessful
applicants will not be notified.

7. Enrollment Procedures
Monday, January 15, 2024 − Friday, January 26, 2024 (Weekdays only)
Applicants who have successfully passed the screening should prepare the necessary documents, andenrollment procedures during the dates listed above. Detailed information about the necessary
documents, as well as the amount and payment method of the entrance fee and tuition fees, will be
included in the enrollment information to be sent after the announcement of the successful candidates.
Entrance fee: JPY 282,000 [Expected amount]
Tuition fee (Reference)
1st Term JPY 267,900 [Expected amount]
2nd Term JPY 267,900 [Expected amount](Yearly total JPY 535,800 [Expected amount] to be paid in two installments in May and November.)

8. Date of Entrance
April 1, 2024

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9. Information about Muroran IT(1) Muroran Institute of Technology is a national institute.
(2) The Doctor's course is a three-year course after finishing a Master's Course. The degree will beawarded to those who have earned the required credits, submitted a research thesis and passed theoral defense of the thesis.
(3) Dormitory for Foreign Students: A limited number of students are permitted upon selection by
Muroran IT to live there for one year only, if space is available.
(4) Our graduate school generally does not allow dual enrollment.

10. The Exemption and Postponement of the Entrance Fee and Tuition Fee(1) The exemption of the entrance fee will be approved for:Those who are admitted to our Graduate School, and for whom it is difficult to pay theentrance

fee, and those whose academic performance is judged excellent.
(2) Postponement of the entrance fee will be approved for:Those who are admitted to our Graduate School, and for whom it is difficult to pay the entrance fee
within the admission period, and whose academic performance is judged excellent.
(3) Those whose application form for the exemption and postponement has been accepted do not needto pay, until its approval or non-approval has been decided. If the applicant pays the fee before thedecision, their application for the exemption or postponement is nullified.
(4) The exemption and postponement of the tuition fee
Students will be informed and advised in detail regarding exemption and postponement of thetuition fee in documents related to admissions.
(5) If applying for the program of entrance fee waiver or postponement, and then declining admission
after completing the admission procedures, the application for the program shall not be approved,
and the entrance fee shall be paid.
Request for Documents and Queries Concerning the Exemption and Postponement of the Entrance
Fee and Tuition Fee should be addressed to:Student Support Section, Academic Affairs Department, Muroran Institute of Technology
27-1 Mizumoto-cho, Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan 050-8585
E-mail kousei@mmm.muroran-it.ac.jp
Office Hour:8:30−17:15 (except 12:00−13:00) (Weekdays only)- 10 -