2025 Academic Year
Faculty of International Resource Sciences
International Baccalaureate Admissions

Application Guidelines

International Baccalaureate Admissions, Faculty of International Resource Sciences
Item

Dates

Application Period

September 6
to September 12, 2024
（applications must be received by this date）

Examination Date

October ５, 2024

Announcement ofResults

November 1, 2024

Akita University

Contents

Outline and Admission Policies for the Faculty of International Resource Sciences and its Departments……………

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1. Ideals and Features of the Faculty of International Resource Sciences………………………………………………………

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2. Cultivating Resource Specialists for Active Roles on the World Stage…………………………………………………………

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3. Contributing to International Society…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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4. Educational Objectives of the Faculty of International Resource Sciences…………………………………………………

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5. Department Outlines…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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6. Admission Policies………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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International Baccalaureate Admissions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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1. Departments and Numbers to be Admitted………………………………………………………………………………………………

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2. Application Qualifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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3. Application Procedures ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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4. Selection Methods……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
5. Announcement of Results………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
6. Prior Consultation for Applicants requiring Special Consideration……………………………………………………………… 12
7. Enrollment Procedures……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
8. Disclosure of Individual Results………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
9. Other Matters…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
10. Inquiries……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Evaluation Fee Exemption………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Dormitories for Domestic Students at Akita University……………………………………………………………………………………… 15
Obtaining a Visa………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
Dormitories for International Students after Enrollment…………………………………………………………………………………… 17— 103 —

Attached Documents, etc.
1. Application for Admission
2. Examination Admission Slip/Photo ID Card
3. Personal Statement
4. Proof of Evaluation Fee Payment Form
5. P
 rior to examination or study Consultation Form for Applicants Requiring Special Consideration
6. Return Envelope labels for Sending Examination Admission Slip, etc.
7. Return Contact Label Slip
8. Application Documents Submission Label

Confidentiality of Applicant Information
The personal information of applicants from submitted documents and from entrance examinations
is used by Akita University solely for the following purposes:
・ In matters related to selecting successful applicants (including related matters such as
statistical processing)・ In the case of students who have completed enrollment procedures, post-admission enrollment
management, academic guidance, matters related to student support and matters related to thecollection of tuition fees.

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Outline and Admission Policies for the Faculty of International
Resource Sciences and its Departments
1. Ideals and Features of the Faculty of International Resource Sciences
Solving present-day international and global problems surrounding energy resources such as rare
metals, petroleum, and natural gas demands the cultivation of professionals with advanced skills
and deep familiarity with the characteristics of the resource field. The Faculty of International
Resource Sciences has formulated a unique educational curriculum in collaboration with domestic
and international partners in the resources field and associated research institutions, and isengaged in a wide variety of education and research activities relating to resource sciences. The
Faculty identifies research issues facing exploration and development of resources, and makes
efforts to solve these issues. Specifically, the Faculty pursues interdisciplinary education acrossthree departments: a social science and humanities-based Resource Policy and Management
departments addressing facets of resource policy such as economics and international affairs
associated with resources, and two science and engineering-based Department, one in Earth
Resource Science and one in Earth Resource Engineering and Environmental Science. These
departments deal with issues ranging from the interpretation of earth history to explicate themechanisms of resource formation, through to resource exploration, development and production,
recycling, and environmental conservation. The objectives and ideals of the Faculty are not only
to pursue cutting-edge research oriented to the resolution of resource-related problems, but also toadopt practice-based educational approaches utilizing the whole world as the field of practice, with aview to cultivating resource specialists to flourish globally.

2. Cultivating Resource Specialists for Active Roles on the World StageThe Faculty operates a special English language education program (Intensive-English for
Academic Purposes: I-EAP) for students in the first year and first half of the second year of theundergraduate curriculum. This program equips students with the fundamental English skills
required for working internationally and prepares them to take specialized subjects taught inEnglish from the second year. Specialized subjects comprise a wide variety of classes in formats
including lectures and laboratory work, and provide the foundations for understanding cutting-edge
resource science education and research. In the second half of the third year, all students embark
on fieldwork overseas, experiencing the forefront of resource sciences and encountering the latest
knowledge and technology. The various phenomena and issues that students experience during
fieldwork play a major part in developing the intellectual foundations for them to pursue graduation
research in their fourth year. In this way, the Faculty fosters resource specialists to apply theirexpertise in active roles on the world stage.

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3. Contributing to International Society

The Faculty of International Resource Sciences aims to contribute to international society throughresource sciences. International society has grown more complex in recent years, and there is a needto cultivate talent equipped with the international outlook and creativity to tackle issues such as
resource security and the rise of resource nationalism. In order to address this need, the Faculty
functions as a national center for resource sciences, pursuing frontline research and building robust
networks with related institutions in Japan and abroad. It thereby contributes to internationalsociety as a global institution for resource-related education and research that fosters specialists toflourish globally.

4. Educational Objectives of the Faculty of International Resource Sciences1.

Contribute to society through resource sciences and cultivate individuals to contribute to theadvancement of science and technology.

2.

P rovide an educational curriculum attuned to international society and cultivate experts
with an understanding of the characteristics of resource sciences.

3.

Cultivate resource engineers and researchers with a broad view of dynamics on a global
scale and a healthy scientific curiosity.

4.

Cultivate people who understand the background of resource-producing countries and areequipped with a sense of ethics, social purpose, and problem-solving capabilities.

5.

Develop the education and research environment and support students.

6.

Share the fruits of research with wider society and contribute internationally.

5. Department Outlines【Resource Policy and Management】
Cultivates people who can take responsibility for resource strategy, capable of accurate analysis andobservation of the global resource climate and skilled in negotiating with resource-producing countries.
【Earth Resource Science】
Cultivates engineers and researchers in earth science fields who estimate resource distribution acrossworld and explore potentials for new earth resources.
【Earth Resource Engineering and Environmental Science】
Cultivates engineers and researchers who can contribute to resource development attuned to the global
environment and the formation of the resource-circulating society in order to utilize the earth’s limited
resources effectively and sustainably.

6. Admission Policies【Admission Policy of Akita University】
Akita Universitaims to develop human resources who are capable of playing a leading role in 21st
century Japan and the international community. To this end, the university’s ultimate goal, whichapplies to all its educational programs, is to cultivate students with rich personal qualities that areunderpinned by a wide-ranging education, in-depth expertise and a high level of ethics.

—2—Based on this goal, Akita University welcomes applications from prospective students who possess thefollowing kinds of qualities and ambitions:
1. P eople with a strong spirit of enquiry in their studies and who possess the initiative and creativity
needed for further development
2. P eople with the basic knowledge and skills appropriate to undertaking undergraduate education,and the skills of reasoning, judgment, and expression needed to apply their knowledge and skills
to solve problems
3. P eople who understand a range of issues facing regional and international societies and who wish
to help solve these【Admission Policy of the Faculty of International Resource Sciences】◆ Ideal attributes of graduates:
The Faculty of International Resource Sciences cultivates people responsible for the advancement andinnovation of new technologies for resource exploration/development, environmental conservation andresource/energy strategies, equipped with an enriched human character and international outlook
and committed to resolving global-scale resource issues.
● Desirable qualities in applicants:
1.

Applicants with a strong interest in resources, energy, and environmental problems, and thecapacity to formulate and explore solutions persistently and flexibly.

2.

Applicants having a proactive attitude to tackling new challenges, motivated by a desire to gain an
integrated understanding of resource problems from natural science, social science, and humanities
perspectives who wish to contribute to social advancement as practitioners, technologists, or
researchers.

3.

Applicants with a desire to active globally, equipped with international-standard skills of logicalthinking and judgment and skills of expression and communication in foreign languages.

《Resource Policy and Management Department》●Desirable qualities in applicants:

1.

Applicants with an interest in resources, energy, environment, and other global issues, alongsidedesire to contribute to the formation of a sustainable society.

2.
3.

Applicants who desire to play active roles in a variety of fields internationally.

Applicants who possess a strong interest in interacting with people with diverse values.

*Mastery of the following content at senior high school level is expected:
Japanese language: Skills of communication, expression, and reading comprehension required tounderstand diverse valuesE nglish language: Skills of communication, expression, and reading comprehension as a basis forplaying active roles in international society—3—

M athematics/Science: Basic academic abilities and skills of logical thinking in regard to the naturalsciencesG eography/History: High interest in and understanding of culture, history, and industry across theworld●Basic Policies for Selection of Candidates for Admission《International Baccalaureate Admissions》

We seek applicants with sufficient fundamental academic abilities equivalent to those of Japanese

senior high school graduates. The candidates should have a strong motivation and interest in learning
about resource development, global environmental issues, energy, and recycling, along with great
enthusiasm to contribute to the advancement of the resource science field with advanced sensitivity
and a broad international perspective.
For this purpose, we evaluate application documents mainly with regard to "knowledge and skills","reasoning, judgment, and expression", and "initiative, diversity, and cooperativeness". At the interview
we mainly evaluate "knowledge and skills", "reasoning, judgment, and expression", and "initiative,
diversity, and cooperativeness".
《Earth Resource Science department》●Desirable qualities in applicants:

1.

Strong interest in natural phenomena, and the motivation to take on the challenges of
explicating the mechanisms of the earth’s evolution and exploring new resources.

2.

Ability to think deeply and to pursue field surveys and laboratory work tenaciously.

3. D esire to play active roles internationally as geologists involved in the exploration and developmentof subterranean resources or scientists in fields of resource and earth sciences in the future.
*Mastery of the following content at senior high school level is expected:
Japanese language: Skills in reading and comprehending written texts, logical thinking, andexpression of one’s own ideas
English language: Skills of reading comprehension and basic communication in English
Mathematics: Understanding of basic mathematic concepts and computational skills
Geography/History: Basic knowledge and learning to play active roles in Japan and abroad
Science: Understanding of content in physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science, and scientificcuriosity●Basic Policies for Selection of Candidates for Admission《International Baccalaureate Admissions》

We seek applicants with sufficient fundamental academic abilities equivalent to those of Japanese
senior high school graduates, strong intellectual curiosity and motivation to learn about the—4—mechanisms of the earth’s development, geology, rocks, and other aspects of earth science, and aninterest in the exploration and supply of resources through contributions to the earth science field.
For this purpose, we evaluate application documents mainly with regard to "knowledge and skills","reasoning, judgment, and expression", and "initiative, diversity, and cooperativeness". At theinterview we mainly evaluate "knowledge and skills", "reasoning, judgment, and expression", and"initiative, diversity, and cooperativeness".
《Earth Resource Engineering and Environmental Science Department》●Desirable qualities in applicants:
1.

Strong interest in resource development, energy production, recycling, mining informatics, andthe impact of resource development on the environment.

2.
3.

Highly motivated to explore different perspectives and produce valuable novel outputs.

Desire to develop technologies and systems that are in harmony with the earth’s environment,
and contribute to achieving environmentally friendly resource development while creating asociety oriented to the reuse of resources.

*Mastery of the following content at senior high school level is expected:
Japanese and English languages: Skills in communication, reading, thinking, and expression as
the basis for active roles in international societyMathematics: Understanding of the content of Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Mathematics III,
Mathematics A, and Mathematics B, applied mathematical skills, and logical thinking skills
Geography/History/Civics: Basic knowledge in Geography/History and Civics, and ability toreflect on topics such as geography, history, cultures/institutions, and politics/economics, with a
global perspective
Science: Understanding of content in physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science, and abilities
reasoning and applying knowledge to understand the natural sciences●Basic Policies for Selection of Candidates for Admission《International Baccalaureate Admissions》

We seek applicants with sufficient fundamental academic abilities equivalent to those of Japanese
senior high school graduates. The candidates should have a strong motivation and interest in
learning about resource development, global environmental issues, energy, and recycling, alongwith great enthusiasm to contribute to the advancement of the resource science field with advanced
sensitivity and a broad international perspective.
For this purpose, we evaluate application documents mainly with regard to" knowledge and skills","reasoning, judgment, and expression", and "initiative, diversity, and cooperativeness". At theinterview we mainly evaluate "knowledge and skills", "reasoning, judgment, and expression", and"initiative, diversity, and cooperativeness".

—5—International Baccalaureate Admissions
1. Departments and Numbers to be Admitted
Department
Resource Policy andManagement
Department of International
Earth Resource Science
Resource Sciences
Earth Resource Engineeringand Environmental Science

Number to be Admitted
A few
A few
A few

2. Application Qualifications
Applicants for International Baccalaureate Admissions must meet both requirements（1）and（2）below. They must also be able to commit to enrolling if they are admitted.
 hose who have been conferred in April 2023 or thereafter, or expect to be conferred by March（1） T
2025, an International Baccalaureate Diploma from the International Baccalaureate Office,the foundation incorporated under the Civil Code of Switzerland（2） Those who obtain an International Baccalaureate Diploma with both a) and b) below.
a） The grade of 4 or higher in HL (Higher Level) for English as Language A, or English as
Language Bb） The subjects specified in the following table with the required grades therein
Department
Requirements
Resource Policy andOne subject from Individuals and Societies（Group 3）（with the grade
Managementof 4 or higher at HL）
Mathematics（with grade of 4 or higher at HL）
Earth Resource Science
One subject in Physics, Chemistry, or Biology（with the grade of 4 orhigher at HL）
Mathematics（with grade of 4 or higher at HL）
Earth Resource Engineering
One subject in Physics, Chemistry, or Biology（with the grade of 4 orand Environmental Sciencehigher at HL）—6—

3. Application Procedures（1）Application Documents
Documents
1）Application for
Admission2）Examination Admission
Slip/Photo ID Card
3）Personal Statement

4）Copy of International
Baccalaureate Diploma,
etc.

Points to Note
Fill out the Application for Admission designated by the university,in accordance with the instructions below:
・Department: Enter the name of the Department to wish to enroll in.
・Date of birth: Enter your date of birth and circle either Male or
Female.
・Application Qualifications: Enter information on your application
qualifications.
・Contact details: Enter your and your guardian’s postal code,
address, and telephone number. If the telephone number
belongs to somebody else, enter their name, too. If yourguardian’s contact details are the same as your own, write “asabove.”
・Personal History: Academic History – enter information startingfrom senior high school.
Work History – enter your work history, if you have any.
Fill in the form designated by the university, and affix an ID
photograph（4 x 3 cm, frontal view of the head and upper body,without a hat or other headgear, taken within three months prior
to this application）
Write about your key strengths and attributes in the form
designated by the university, either in handwriting or using word
processing software. Your statement should be no more than one A4size sheet（double-sided is acceptable）, in either Japanese or English.
（You may attach reference materials, but CDs and the like are notaccepted.）You may also paste images in reference materials.
If you write your achivements, write the process of effort.
If your International Baccalaureate Diploma has already been
conferred:
Submit a copy of your International Baccalaureate Diploma
conferred by the International Baccalaureate Office, together withyour transcript of grades in six IB subjects.
If you expect your International Baccalaureate Diploma to be
conferred soon:
Submit a certificate（no specified format）produced by your school
principalor, college counselor, etc. and stating that you are expected
to have the International Baccalaureate Diploma conferred andyour Predicted Grades therein.
If your application is accepted, you will need to submit a copyof your International Baccalaureate Diploma conferred by theInternational Baccalaureate Office, together with your transcript ofgrades in six IB subjects by February 18, 2025.
In the event that the university is unable to receive the copy of yourInternational Baccalaureate Diploma conferred by the International
Baccalaureate Office and transcript of grades in six IB subjects by
the due date, or if your International Baccalaureate Diploma is notconferred by March 2025, your admission will be revoked.
Moreover, if your final Diploma result score and subject grades
are lower than those predicted at the time of application, youradmission may be revoked.

—7—5）Copy of EE (Extended
Essay)In the event that you wrote your EE（Extended Essay）in either
Japanese or English, submit a copy of it. If you wrote your EE in alanguage other than Japanese or English, submit a copy of it together
with a summary thereof in either Japanese or English that you haveproduced yourself（approximately two A4 pages in Japanese or fourA4 pages in English; you may use word processing software, etc.）.

6）Report on learning
outcomes in TOK（Theoryof Knowledge）

If you studied TOK（Theory of Knowledge）in Japanese or English,
Submit copies of your learning outputs（essay, presentationmaterials, etc.; maximum ten A4 pages）.
If you studied TOK in a language other than Japanese or English,
submit a report in either Japanese or English summarizing yourlearning outputs in TOK（approximately two A4 pages in Japaneseor four A4 pages in English; you may use word processing software,etc.）.

7）Evaluation Fee
Payment/ Proof of
Evaluation Fee
Payment Form

Paying from within Japan:
Enter the applicant’s name and other required information on themoney transfer form provided by the university, and complete thetransfer at a Japan Post Bank or Post Office branch（Any transfer
processing fee is to be paid by the applicant）. Do not use an ATM(Automatic Teller Machine）to transfer the fee. Firmly affix the“Proof of Postal Money Transfer”（振替払込証明書）you received
at the time of the transfer to the Proof of Evaluation Fee Payment
Form. Write your name and the Department you are applying to on
the Form.
（i） Evaluation fee: 17,000 yen（ii）Payment period: From August 23 – 5:00 p.m.（Japan Time）
September 12, 2024.
The evaluation fee will not be refunded for any reason after
application procedures are complete.
However, if you have paid the evaluation fee but do not apply, thefee will be refunded. To arrange the refund, in principle you should
contact the bursar section of the Akita University Bursar Section of
the Accounting Division（E-mail : suito@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp）between
September 13 and September 19, 2024.
Paying from outside Japan:
If you are paying the evaluation fee from a financial institution
outside Japan, have a sum of 17,000 Japanese yen sent by
telegraphic transfer to the financial institution shown below. Any
currency other than Japanese yen is not accepted. Processing fees
charged by the bank in relation to the transfer are to be borne infull by the applicant. Be sure to submit a copy of your telegraphictransfer request together with your application.
（i）Evaluation fee: 17,000 yen（to be transferred in Japanese yen）
（Processing fees may be charged. These are to be borne in full by theapplicant）.
（ii）Transfer is to be made to the following financial institution:
Name of Bank: The Akita Bank, Ltd.
Name of Branch: Tegata BranchBank address: 160-1, Aza-Yamazaki, Tegata, Akita-shi, Akita, 0100851, Japan
Account number: 688502
Beneficiary: AKITA UNIVERSITYSWIFT code: AKITJPJTPayment period: From August 23 – 5:00 p.m.（Japan Time）
September 12, 2024（Japan Standard Time; enforced strictly）—8—

Form of remittance: Telegraphic transfer
Paying bank’s charge: Sender8）Return Envelope for
Sending Examination
Admission Slip, etc.

9）Label Slip

Note:（i）When making your payment, list the “Purpose of Remittance”
as “Evaluation Fee” and under “Message to Payee, if any” be sureto write your name.
（ii）Contact the Akita University Admissions Department by
e-mail（nyushi@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp）when you have made yourpayment.
The evaluation fee will not be refunded for any reason after
application procedures are complete.
However, if you have paid the evaluation fee but decide not to apply,
the fee will be refunded. To arrange the refund, in principle you
should contact Bursar Section of the Accounting Division, Akita
University（E-mail : suito@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp）between September 13
and September 19, 2024.
If your postal address is within Japan:
Download Return Envelope labels for Sending Examination
Admission Slip, etc and affix it to an envelope(120×235 ㎜ ).Write
your address and name, and affix 344 yen in postage stamps.
If your postal address is outside Japan:
If you wish your Examination Admission Slip, etc. to be sent by
EMS（Express Mail Service）, enclose International Reply Coupons
to the required value. Postage varies depending on the destination（country/region）, so check carefully in advance.
Fill in your details on the Label Slip designated by the university.

Students without Japanese nationality should also submit the following:10）Resident Register
If you are residing in Japan, submit a Resident Register certificate
certification clearlyissued by your municipal mayor and clearly stating your Status ofshowing visa status
Residence（in Japan）.
11）Passport copy, family
If you are residing outside Japan, submit either a copy of yourregister transcript
passport（the page showing your nationality）, or a resident registerfrom home country, ortranscript or proof of citizenship, etc. from your home country.
certification of citizenship,
etc.
（2）Application period
From September 6 to September 12, 2024（must be received by the university by the final date ofthis period）（3）How to lodge your application
Download all forms designated by the university, other than money transfer form, from theuniversity’s website（https://www.akita-u.ac.jp）, fill out all required sections, print them on white
A4 paper, and post them to arrive no later than the final day of the application period.
If applying from within Japan, request an evaluation fee transfer form from the Admissions Office before
the due date（See 7 “Evaluation Fee Payment/Proof of Evaluation Fee Payment Form” on page 8-9）.

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Download an Application Documents Submission Label and affix it to an envelope（A4 size; 240 x 332mm）to post your documents. If posting from within Japan, use express simplified registered mail. Applicants from outside Japan should use the fastest available service, such as EMS（速達簡易書留）.
（Express Mail Service）（4）Points to note when applying（i） Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
（ii）	Documents submitted to the university will not be returned to applicants. Alterations to thecontent of applications will not be permitted.
（iii）	Any change to the Contact Address entered in your application documents after submission
must be notified promptly.
（iv）	I n the event that any information in an application was falsified, enrollment may beinvalidated even after admission to the university.

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4. Selection Methods（1）Selection methods
Applicants will be selected based on a combined assessment of application documents and interview.
The interview will be conducted in Japanese or English.
Fabricated items and creative works may not be brought to the interview.

Department

International
Resource
Sciences

Department

Resource Policy
and Management

Interview

Earth Resource
Science

Interview

Earth Resource
Engineering andEnvironmental
Science（2）Selection date:

Subject

Interview

Subjects, etc.
Scoring/Evaluation Viewpoints,
Standards, etc.
Interview will focus on evaluation of“knowledge and skills,” “reasoning,
judgment and expression,”a nd “ i n it i at i v e , d i v e r s it y, a ndcooperativeness.”
Interview will focus on evaluation of“knowledge and skills,” reasoning,
judgment and expression,”a nd “ i n it i at i v e , d i v e r s it y, a ndcooperativeness.”
Interview will focus on evaluation of“knowledge and skills,” “reasoning,
judgment and expression,”a nd “ i n it i at i v e , d i v e r s it y, a ndcooperativeness.”

October 5, 2024, 13:00-18:00（3）Selection venue:	Akita University Tegata Campus（1-1 Tegata Gakuen-machi, Akita-shi）You will be notified of the exact meeting point and time when yourExamination Admission Slip is sent. In the event that you do not receive yourExamination Admission Slip by October 2, contact the Admissions Office.
（4）Points to note when taking the interview（i）	Do not forget to bring your Examination Admission Slip with you. Present it to the staff at thereception desk.
（ii）	In the event that you arrive after the starting time, you may be permitted to take the interview
provided you are no more than ten minutes late.
（iii）Disable all alarms and power down any mobile telephones or other electronic devices you havebrought with you. Having such items on during the interview may constitute misconduct.
（iv）	Applicants engaging in misconduct will not be permitted to take any further part in interviews.
（v）Comply with all directions of invigilators during the interview.

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5. Announcement of Results
Successful applicants will be announced at 15:00 Japan Standard Time（to be confirmed）onNovember 1, 2024.
The application numbers of successful applicants will be posted on the web site of Akita University.
Each successful applicant will also be sent a letter of acceptance and documents related toenrollment.
Note: Inquiries by telephone will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Successful applicants who applied on the basis of expected conferral of the International
Baccalaureate Diploma will be sent both a letter of acceptance and guidelines on enrollment
procedures.
Note: Successful applicants who applied on the basis of expected conferral of the International
Baccalaureate Diploma will have their admission revoked in the event that the university is unable toreceive a copy of their International Baccalaureate Diploma and transcript of grades in six IB subjects
by February 18, 2025, or if their International Baccalaureate Diploma is not conferred by March 2025.
The admission of such applicants may also be revoked if their final Diploma result score and subject
grades are lower than those predicted at the time of application.

6. Prior Consultation for Applicants requiring Special Consideration
Applicants with illnesses, injuries, physical disabilities, developmental disorders, or other physicalor mental conditions（hereafter “Disabilities, etc.”）who may require special consideration during
the examination or course of their studies at the university should contact the Admissions Office
before applying and no later than August 16, 2024, submitting the designated form with all
required fields completed together with a medical certificate prepared by a doctor. If special
consideration is required during the examination, for example, if the applicant makes use on an
everyday basis of a hearing aid, crutches, wheelchair, or similar device, or if such needs arise
following application due to accident or other contingency, contact the Admissions Office promptly.
Depending on the severity of the Disability, etc., special arrangements may be required in advance.
If you are unsure whether to apply to Akita University given your condition, consult with the
Admissions Office in advance. Inform the Admissions Office if special arrangements are no longer
required due to selection of an alternate institution or other reason.
Note that details of prior consultation will in no way influence decisions made concerning
admission of applicants.
Contact: Admissions Office, Akita University
Telephone: +81（0）18-889-2256

E-mail: nyushi@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp— 12 —

7. Enrollment Procedures
Enrollment documents will be mailed to successful applicants. The required documents should besubmitted by postal mail and fees paid between November ７ and November 13, 2024（documents
must reach the university by the final date of this period）.
Fees（1）Admission fee

282,000 yen（subject to change）（2）Tuition		267,000 yen for first semester（535,800 yen for the full academic year）（subject to change）
Notes:
1. The above fees are projected amounts. In the event that the admission fee is revised prior toenrollment, the revised fee will apply to all students seeking enrollment. Moreover, in the eventthat tuition is revised at the time of enrollment or during the course of study, the new tuition
takes effect at the time of revision. Tuition is payable after enrollment.
2. Admission fees once paid will not be refunded for any reason.

8. Disclosure of Individual Results
Unsuccessful applicants may apply to have their results disclosed in the form of a cohort ranking A, B
or C. Requests can be within the period shown below.
However, results will not be disclosed in the event that there were less than three unsuccessful
applicants.
（1）Request period:

May 1 to June 30, 2025（2）Request point:

For details of how to lodge a request, inquire to the office below.
Admissions Office, Akita University
1-1 Tegata Gakuen-machi, Akita-shi: Telephone +81
18-889-3178（0）

9. Other Matters（1）You will not be permitted to enroll if you apply for admission to Akita University or anotheruniversity after completing enrollment procedures.
 uccessful applicants may be required to complete assignments prior to beginning their studies.
（2）SIf you are contacted in this regard, follow the directions provided. Applicants required tocomplete assignments may be asked to bear costs associated with textbooks, etc.

10. Inquiries
Admissions Office, Akita University
1-1 Tegata Gakuen-machi, Akita-shi 010-8502: Telephone +81
18-889-3178（0）E-mail: nyushi@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp— 13 —

Evaluation Fee Exemption
A special evaluation fee exemption system has been instituted in order to alleviate the financial burden
on victims of natural disaster and secure opportunities for applicants to advance to university-levelstudies. Those who wish to receive the exemption should contact the Admissions Office prior to applying
for admission.

（1）Eligibility

Eligibility is granted to those who have been victims of a natural disaster in a district to which theDisaster Relief Act applies and to whom any one of the following applies.

（i）	T he building containing the sponsor’s residence is completely, significantly, or partiallydestroyed or washed away in the disaster.
（ii）Sponsor is deceased or missing owing to the disaster.
D istrict in which the sponsor’s residence is located has been designated as a caution zone or a（iii）
planned evacuation zone as a result of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident in the
Great East Japan Earthquake（2）How to request the exemption

Contact the Admissions Office in advance, and if you are judged eligible, submit the designatedrequest documents by the application deadline shown in（4）below. When sending the documents,
write “Evaluation Fee Exemption Request Enclosed” in red on the envelope, and enclose a returnenvelope（120 x 235 mm size, with your name and address written on it and 84 yen in postage stamps
affixed）.
If you have requested an exemption, do NOT pay the evaluation fee when applying for admission.

（3）Requests form and certifications（i）Request form

Evaluation Fee Exemption Request Form（separate form, downloadable from “Evaluation Fee
Exemption” page within “Admission” section of the university website）（ii）Certificates-	Disaster Victim’s Certificate evidencing degree of damage to residence（り災証明書）（if（1）（i）above applies)-

Document evidencing the deceased or missing person（if（1）（ii）above applies）-	Disaster Victim’s Certificate evidencing the residence is located in a designated area（被災証明書）（if（1）（iii）above applies)— 14 —

（4）Request deadline
August 16, 2024

（5）Notification of approval or non-approval(i) I f your request is approved, the university will send you a Notice of Determination before theapplication period. When submitting your application, do not pay the evaluation fee, but affix the
Notice of Determination to your Proof of Evaluation Fee Payment Form.
(ii) If your request is not approved, the university will notify you separately prior to the application
period. When submitting your application, pay the evaluation fee and complete the required
procedures. Your application will not be accepted if you do not pay the evaluation fee.

（6）Other matters

If there are circumstances which render you unable to submit your request and certification by thedeadline, pay the evaluation fee initially and submit your application for admission.
For inquiries regarding evaluation fee exemptions, contact the Akita University Admissions Office:＊telephone +81
18-889-2256（0）

Dormitories for Domestic Students at Akita University
Periods to request guides to the student dormitories and apply for residence therein will beannounced on the university website（https://www.akita-u.ac.jp）.
For inquiries regarding student dormitories, contact the Akita University Student Support andCareers Office: telephone +81
18-889-2240（0）— 15 —Obtaining a Visa
Foreign nationals wishing to stay in Japan for more than 90 days must obtain a "Japan Visa" inadvance. There are several types of visas, and visa status is determined by the reason for coming toJapan, status, and position. The "Student" visa applies to international students studying at Japanese
universities. The visa application must be made in person at the Japanese embassy or consulate inyour country. It takes from a few days to a month from the time of application until the visa is issued.
Procedures differ for MEXT Scholarship students and privately financed students. Please confirm thefollowing and take the necessary procedures.
If you are selected as a MEXT Scholarship student:
Approximately one month prior to enrollment, Akita University will send the "Certificate ofAcceptance," which is required for visa application, to the applicant and inform you of the datewhen you can start the visa application. After receiving this notice, please apply for the visa at
the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country with your passport and other necessary
documents.
If you are enrolling as a MEXT Scholarship student, you do not need to submit the "Certificate
of Eligibility" listed below.
If it is decided that you are enrolling as a privately financed student:
A "Certificate of Eligibility"（hereinafter referred to as "COE"）is required to apply for a visa.
After you pass the screening process and it is decided that you are enrolling as a privately
financed student, Akita University will apply for a COE to the Immigration Bureau of Japanon behalf of you in response to your request. Once the COE is issued, Akita University will
send it to you by email. After receiving the COE, please apply for a visa at the Japanese
embassy or consulate in your country with your passport and other necessary documents.
〈Procedures for obtaining the Certificate of Eligibility〉①

Contact Akita University International Affairs Division（hereinafter referred to as the"IAD"）by e-mail after receiving "Certificate of Acceptance" and it is decided that you areenrolling as a privately financed student.
(the applicant → the IAD)

*E-mail address: ryugaku@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp（the IAD）
*The subject of the e-mail should be "Application for Certificate of Eligibility" and scanned
copy of the "Certificate of Acceptance" should be attached.
②

Guidance on documents required for the application process for the COE（the IAD → the applicant）③

Submission of documents required for the application process for the COE（the applicant → the IAD）

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④

Application for the COE（the IAD → Sendai Regional Immigration Bureau）⑤

Issuance of your COE（Sendai Regional Immigration Bureau → the IAD）⑥

Email your COE（the IAD → the applicant）〈Note〉
・The application process takes time, so applicants should contact the IAD as soon as it isdecided that you are enrolling Akita University as a privately financed student. It takes
about 6-8 weeks from application to issuance of the COE.
For any questions about a certificate of eligibility:
Akita University International Affairs Division
1-1, Tegata Gakuen-machi Akita-shi 010-8502 Japan
Tel: +81-18-889-2258
E-mail: ryugaku@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp

Dormitories for International Students after Enrollment
The university has dormitory accommodation for international students as outlined below.
If you wish to reside in one of these dormitories, apply in advance without awaiting the outcome＊of your application for admission.
Inquiries and postal addresses for documents relating to international student dormitories:1）International Student House/International HouseInternational Office, Akita University, 1-1 Tegata Gakuen-machi, Akita-shi 010-8502
Telephone +81
18-889-2258（0）E-mail: ryugaku@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp
2）Nishiyachi Dormitory
Student Support and Careers Office, Akita University, 1-1 Tegata Gakuen-machi, Akita-shi 010-8502
Telephone +81
18-889-2240（0）E-mail: g-kikaku@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp— 17 —

Application for Admission
Academic Year 2025 International Baccalaureate Admissions
Faculty of International Resource Sciences, Akita University
Application
Number*Note: Complete this form using black non-erasable ballpoint pen. Do not fill in the Application Number box.

Wished Department
First/ Given Name

Surname

Date of Birth

Name

Year:

Month:

Gender

Date:

Male / Female

Nationality
Country of
institution mostrecently attended

Application
Qualification

Institution nameDate of graduation Graduated（or expect to graduate）:（or completion） Completed（or expect to complete）:

Year:

Date of（expected）obtainment of InternationalYear:
Baccalaureate Diploma
Completion ofsubjects designatedby Akita University(incl. expected)☑ as applicableMonth:

Date:

Month:□ One subject（HL 4 or above）from Individuals and Societies（Group 3）□ Mathematics（HL 4 or above）□ Physics（HL 4 or above）□ Chemistry（HL 4 or above)□ Biology（HL 4 or above）

Contact Details
Address（incl. postal code and country）:

ApplicantTelephone:
E-mail:Address（incl. postal code and country）:

Guardian

Telephone:

Education and Employment History（Be sure to enter all details of any university entrance, withdrawal, employment, home-based studies, etc. Not required for those still
attending senior high school）
Year:

Month:
toMonth:
Year:

Year:

Month:
toMonth:
Year:

Year:

Month:
toMonth:
Year:

Year:

Month:
toMonth:
Year:— 19 —

Faculty of International Resource Sciences
International Baccalaureate Admissions

Academic Year 2025
Examination Admission Slip＊

Application
NumberFirst/ Given Name Surname

Name

WishedDepartment* Do not fill in the Application Number box.

Inquiries: Akita University Admissions OfficeTelephone +81
18-889-3178（0）

Do Not Detach

Faculty of International Resource Sciences
International Baccalaureate Admissions

Academic Year 2025
Photo ID Card
Application
Number＊First/ Given Name Surname

Name
WishedDepartment

Paste ID Photo

4 cm H x 3 cm W

* Do not fill in the Application Number box.
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Personal Statement
Academic Year 2025 International Baccalaureate Admissions
Faculty of International Resource Sciences, Akita University
Application
Number*（* Do not fill in the Application Number box）

Wished Department
First/ Given Name Surname

Applicant

Name

Gender
Date
of
Birth

Male / Female
Year:

Month:

Date:

Write about your key strengths and attributes in one page or less, handwritten or produced using word processing software, etc.
You may attach reference materials, but CDs and the like are not accepted.
You may also paste images, etc. in reference materials if necessary.
If you write your achivements, write the process of effort.

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Proof of Evaluation Fee Payment Form
Application
Number ※※Official Use Only
NameFirst/ Given Name

SurnameWishedDepartment
International Baccalaureate Admissions

Paste Proof of Payment
for Evaluation Fee

Note: Make sure the Proof of Payment is securely pasted
and the date of payment is visible
If you have been granted an evaluation fee exemption,
attach the Notice of Determination to this form.

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Prior to examination or study Consultation Form for Applicants Requiring
Special Consideration
Date:
Application
Categorymonthday 2025 year

International Baccalaureate Admissions

WishedDepartment

Name
（Age）

Contact
Address

First/ Given Name

Surnameyears）

（

〒
Tel:

－

－

Type/Severity of Disability

Note: Attach a certificate from a doctor or other document detailing the applicant’s condition

Consideration Requested During Examination

Consideration Requested During Study

Note: After the University has approved admission, the Student Support Center may contact the applicant regarding consultation details.

Special Arrangements at School Last Attended, etc.

Impact on Day-to-Day Life

Name of
Institution
School Last
Attended, etc.

Address andTelephone No.

Tel:— 23 —－－

Application Number ※NameFirst/ Given Name

SurnameReturn Contact Label Slip
① For Letter of Acceptance
Postal code

Address:

Name:First/ Given Name

SurnameApplication Number※

Tel:② For Administrative Procedures
Postal code

Address:

Name:First/ Given Name

SurnameApplication Number※Tel:※ 1）Do not fill in.
2）Provide the address where you can receive the letter of acceptance.
3）The address for ① or ② must be indetical.

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Return Envelope labels for Sending Examination Admission Slip,etc

速 達

344 yenpostage stamps(Adress)(Name)First/ Given Name

SurnameExamination Admission Slip, etc.
for International Baccalaureate Admissions Enclosed

Admissions Office
Akita University
1‒1, Tegata Gakuen-machi
Akita-shi 010‒8502 Japan
Tel : + 8 1‒ 1 8‒ 8 8 9 ‒3 1 7 8
Fax: + 8 1 ‒1 8 ‒ 8 3 5‒ 9 9 2 4— 25 —

Application Documents Submission Label速達

秋田市手形学園町一番一号

０１０ ８５０２

Attachpostage stamps

秋 田 大 学 入 試 課

速達簡易書留行
Application for Admission.etc. for International Baccalaureate Admissions
WishedFuculty of International
Department Resource Science
Address

Name

〒

－

Tel （

First/ Given Name）－ （Surname— 26 —）－（）