Graduate School of Engineering and Science, University of the Ryukyus
Smart City Human Resources Development Program (Master’s Program)(Non-Scholarship)
About the Program
The Smart City Human Resources Development Program offers better opportunities for graduate study
particularly to students from abroad by (1) conducting all courses in the English language, and (2) commencing theacademic program in April. *This is a call for application to a two-year Master’s Course for the academic years 2022-2024.
Upon enrollment, candidates will each be assigned to an advisor who will direct their thesis research for two yearsin their designated field of specialization. The degree of Master of Engineering will be awarded in recognition ofthesis research and course work including seminars, with a minimum of 30 credit hours.
Before deciding the field and the topic of research, applicants are encouraged and advised to contact appropriate
supervisor(s) listed in the List of Faculty Members.
* This program is also open to applicants who possess Japanese citizenship.

Guidelines for Application (Spring 2022)
1. Number of International Students for Admission
A small, limited number of students will be accepted for enrollment under the Smart City Human Resources
Development Program.

2. Qualifications Required for Applicants(1) Prospective applicants are advised to contact potential thesis advisors at the University of the Ryukyus for
consultation on research themes and plans; applicants without an advisor’s prior approval may not receive fullconsideration during the admission screening.
(2) Nationality: Open to applicants of all nationalities(3) Education: Applicants for the Graduate Program leading to a Master’s Degree should have been conferred or
be receiving a Bachelor’s Degree (or an equivalent) as of March 31st, 2022.
University graduates, who have completed 16 years of formal education outside of Japan, or those who possess
qualifications equivalent to that of a university graduates.
(4) Health: Applicants should be in good mental and physical health.
(5) Language proficiency: Applicants should be fluent in English.
(6) Time limit for arrival in Japan: Applicants should arrive in Japan by March 31st, 2022.

3. Expenses *tax included(1) Entrance Examination Fee: 30,000 JPY(2) Admission Fee: 282,000 JPY(3) Tuition Fee: A total of 535,800 JPY for one year, to be paid in April and October in two separate installments.
1) Successful applicants are required to pay Admission Fee. They can apply for the Admission Fee Exemption.
2) The University shall waive the payment of tuition for the top three scoring privately financed students who areenrolled in this program.
3) The University will also offer privately financed students partial exemption from tuition fees. The exemption
will be granted to students with outstanding academic achievements who have extreme difficulty in paying
tuition due to financial difficulties.

4. Selection and Admission
Applicants will be examined by the Screening Committee of the Program. Only those who have a solid
academic background, good research capabilities and a strong commitment to research shall be selected. Selection
outcomes will be announced at the end of December.

5. Enrollment
The official date of enrollment is April 1st, 2022.

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6. Application
All the following documents should be sent by registered airmail with relevant postal insurance. Applications
must be received by the Graduate School of Engineering and Science of the University of the Ryukyus before
November 8th, 2021.
(1) Application Form (please use requisite form)……Form I-2, II-2, III(2) Health Certificate (certified by a public hospital within the past 6 months)……Form IV(3) Certificate of Graduation or Copy of Diploma (undergraduate and/or graduate) or Certified Letter from theuniversity at which the applicant is currently enrolled stating the expected graduation date.
(4) Official Academic Transcript (undergraduate and/or graduate) with the relevant English translations.
A GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) must be issued by the university authorities.
(A course credits ×4points)＋(B course credits×3points)＋(C course credits ×2 points)＋(D course credits×1Point)

GPA =Total Credits Registered
Grading Scale
A …… Excellent (90-100)
B …… Good (80-89)
C …… Average (70-79)
D …… Passing (60-69)
F …… Failure (0-59)

4 Grade Points
3 Grade Points
2 Grade Points
1 Grade Point
0 Grade Point(5) Certificate of Citizenship or Proof of Residence in applicant’s home country (e.g. a copy of the applicant’spassport.)(6) Letter of Recommendation, addressed to the President of the University of the Ryukyus, by the dean or headof the university/institution……Form V(7) Letter(s) of reference from those familiar with the applicant’s research /academic capabilities.
(8) Two photographs (close-up portrait of face and shoulders, no headgear against a plain background),4.5cm×3.5cm in size, taken within 6 months of the application date. One copy should be attached to theapplication form (electronic data will be accepted). One additional photograph should be enclosed therein,with the applicant’s name and the nationality clearly written on the reverse side of the photograph.
(9) AN OFFICIAL TOEFL SCORE of 550 (Paper-based Test Score), or 79-80 (Internet-based Test Score) or IELTSSCORE of 5.5 or above for an applicant whose instructional language at the home institution is NOT English.
An original or a certified copy of an OFFICIAL TOEFL/IELTS score report must be submitted.
A certificate indicating the medium of instruction in English issued by the university authority can besubstituted for a TOEFL/IELTS score for an applicant whose instructional language at the home institution isEnglish.
(10) An abstract of the graduation thesis or project. Those who are not required by their universities to submit agraduation thesis should submit an outline of their major field of study.
(11) Guarantor form (Form VI)(12) Those currently employed must submit a certificate or document from their employer stating approval for theapplicant to attend the University of the Ryukyus in the event of program acceptance.
(13) Entrance Examination Fee: 30,000 JPY. *tax included
The entrance examination fee should be paid by bank transfer before the application deadline. Please refer tothe following for payment details.
*Payment information
Beneficiary Name: KOKURITSUDAIGAKUHOUJIN RYUKYUDAIGAKU
Beneficiary Address: 1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0213, Japan
Bank Name: Bank of the Ryukyus (Bank Code No.0187)
Branch: Ginowan (Bank Code No. 512)
Account Number: 428711
Bank Address: 1-5-3 Ginowan, Ginowan-shi, Okinawa 901-2211, Japan
Bank Phone Number: +81-98-893-2231
Swift Code: RYUBJPJZ
Payment Deadline: November 8th, 2021

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*Documents submitted by applicants who fail to remit payment of the entrance examination fee before November
8th, 2021 will not be considered for selection.
*All applicable bank transfer fees are charged separately and must be borne by the applicant. Please inquire at yourbank for more information.
*Please notify us by email if you are intending to remit payment by wire transfer.
E-mail: kggakmu@acs.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

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All documents to be submitted should be written or typed in English on the requisite forms.
All documents are to be prepared in English. For those unable to complete the forms in English, separate English
translations must be attached.
Letters of recommendation and references should indicate the English proficiency of applicants as
excellent, good, or fair.
Information for documents (1), (2), (6) and (11) must be written on the forms provided. Only the originalforms will be accepted.
Applications will not be accepted if any of the above documents are incomplete, incorrect or lacking
supporting evidence. They will not be accepted if they arrive after the stipulated deadline.
All submitted documents will be retained and will not be returned to applicants.

7. Application Deadline
Documents for application should be submitted to the Academic Affairs Unit (Faculty of Engineering), Graduate
School of Engineering and Science, the University of the Ryukyus by November 8th, 2021.

8. Other Notes(1) Successful applicants are expected to study and understand the geography, climate, customs and habits ofOkinawa as well as the general features and conditions of the University of the Ryukyus. It must be notedthat English is not normally spoken among most people in Okinawa.
(2) On-campus accommodation (Senbaru Student Dormitory) may be available for application given adequate
vacancies.
(3) Areas of research conducted by faculty members and program curricula are outlined in the following section.
(4) It is recommended that accepted students be well acquainted with the Japanese language, culture, andcustoms. Knowledge of the Japanese language is necessary in daily life.

9. Security Export Control
University of the Ryukyus performs the Security Export Control under the "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade
Act (FEFTA)" in order to prevent from obstructing the maintenance of international peace and security due to theeducation and research content that provide to overseas students.
Applicants might be requested to change the content of their desired education or research.

Important NoticeApplications must be sent by registered air mail.
All correspondence related to this application should be addressed to:
Academic Affairs Unit (Faculty of Engineering)
Graduate School of Engineering and Science
University of the Ryukyus
1 Senbaru
Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0213
Japan
Phone: +81-98-895-8593
E-mail: kggakmu@acs.u-ryukyu.ac.jp*If you cannot submit application documents by post due to the COVID-19, contact the Faculty of Engineering(kggakmu@acs.u-ryukyu.ac.jp) in advance.

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