April 2023 Enrollment
Guidelines for Prospective Applicants to the International Master’s Programin Graduate School of Oral Sceience

Admission

Kyushu University
Faculty of Dental ScienceContents
Years Required for Graduation: Master's course 2 years..................................................... 1
Field of Course, Research Area and Supervisor .................................................................. 2
Research Subjects ............................................................................................................ 3
Guidelines for Prospective Applicants to the International Master's Program in Graduate
School of Oral Sceience ................................................................................................... 9
Application Form ........................................................................................................... 13
Curriculum Vitae: Educational Background .................................................................... 15
Curriculum Vitae: Employment Record........................................................................... 16

Years Required for Graduation: Master’s course 2 years
Types of Degree
The "Master’s degree (Oral Science)" shall be common to all four courses, with a clear focus on oral healthsciences.

Requirements for Completion
Students must be enrolled for at least two years and earn at least 30 credits.
Students must earn a minimum of 8 credits in the Required core curriculum, 18 credits in courses withineach course (including 14 credits in master's research), and 4 credits in course surgery, for a total of 30
credits or more.
Please consult with your academic advisor regarding course selection.
Credits are awarded by examinations or reports.
In addition to enrollment for at least two years and the acquisition of the required credits, a master's thesis
based on original research must be submitted. Upon successful completion of the thesis review, students areawarded a master's degree (Oral Science).
However, students with outstanding research achievements may complete the program in one year.

1Field of Course, Research Area and Supervisor
Please contact the supervisor in your chosen research area before sending the admission documents.
Kyushu University Academic Staff Educational and Research Activities Database(https://hyoka.ofc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/search/index.html)

Field of Course

Research Area

Supervisor

Advanced Medical Specialist Training

Pediatric Dentistry and Special Need DentistryProf. Fukumoto Satoshi

CourseOrthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Prof. Takahashi Ichiro（高度専門医療人養成コース）

Endodontology and Operative DentistryProf. Maeda Hidefumi

Periodontology

Prof. Nishimura Fusanori

Fixed Prosthodontics

Prof. Ayukawa Yasunori

Implant and Rehabilitative DentistryProf. Ayukawa Yasunori

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Prof. Yoshiura Kazunori

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Prof. Kawano Shintaro

Oral and Maxillofacial Oncology

Prof. Kawano Shintaro

Dental Anesthesiology

Prof. Yokoyama Takeshi

Geriatric Dentistry and Perioperative Medicine

Prof. Kashiwazaki Haruhiko

General DentistryProf. Wada Naohisa

Preventive and Dental Public Health Dentistryundecided

Dental Education

Prof. Tsukiyama Yoshihiro

Biomaterials

Prof. Ishikawa Kunio

Basic Medical Researcher Training

Molecular Cell Biology and Oral Anatomy

Prof. Yamaza Takayoshi

CourseMolecular and Cellular BiochemistryProf. Jimi Eijiro（基礎医学研究者養成コース）

Oral Neuroscience

Prof. Shigemura Noriatsu

Aging Science and Pharmacology

Prof. Kanematsu Takashi

Oral Pathology

Prof. Kiyoshima Tamotsu

Oral, Brain and Total Health Science

Prof. Jimi Eijiro

Medical Administration and Educational
Institution Leadership Training Course（医療行政・教育機関指導者養成コース）
Medical Technology Developer Training
Course（医療技術開発者養成コース）

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Research Subjects
Research Area
・Orofacial stem cell-based medicine for tissue/organ regeneration
Molecular Cell Biology

・Molecular regulation of proliferation, differentiation, and senescence inand Oral Anatomy

orofacial stem cells
・Orofacial stem cell-based pathology for human diseases
・Functions of neural crest-derived stem cells in organ development
・Molecular mechanism of bone metabolism
・The common molecular mechanisms that control postmenopausal

Molecular andCellular Biochemistryosteoporosis and weight gain and development of therapeutic strategies
・The regulatory mechanism of bone metabolism
・The molecular mechanism of bone invasion by oral cancer
・Studies on type 3 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease

Aging Science and・Impacts of chronic systemic inflammation on the brain functions

Pharmacology(especially focus on microglia)
・Pathophysiological roles of cathepsins in inflammation
・Understanding of molecular mechanisms of taste signaling associatedOral Neuroscience

with various diseases (e.g.taste disorders, metabolic syndromes) anddevelopment of therapeutic methods for the diseases
・Taste organ regeneration and functional analysis of taste related moleculesby using new 3 dimensional organ culture system (organoid)
・Analysis of taste signaling serving for different functions in multiple
organs・Analysis of regulation of food intake and energy homeostasis via taste
signaling in oral-brain-gut axis
・Studies on predisposition to non-communicable diseases regulated by

Oral, Brain and Total

environmental factors and epigenomic memory

Health Science

・Studies on molecular basis of biological defense system regulation
mediated by protease reaction
・Studies on the sex differences in energy metabolism and cognitive
function・Molecular epidemiology on relationship between oral microbiome andPreventive and Public

oral and systemic health

Health Dentistry

・Epidemiology on relationship between oral and systemic health・Clinical study of relationship between oral function and systemic health・Development of preventive measures of oral diseases utilizing molecularbiology3

・Translational research of applying primary tooth to regenerative medicine
Pediatric Dentistry and・Study of the energy metabolism on craniofacial growth and development

Special Need Dentistry

・Molecular analysis of mitochondrial function during dento-craniofacial
morphogenesis and development
・Genetic analysis of congenital anomaly of craniofacial complex inchildren and special need children
・Analysis for the molecular mechanisms through epithelial-mesenchymal

Orthodontics andinteraction

Dentofacial・Molecular mechanism of the mechanical stress response during

Orthopedics

chondrogenesis and osteogenesis
・Molecular and developmental biological analysis of the craniofacial
region・Finite element analysis and biomechanics relating to clinical orthodontics
・An approach to evaluating the physiological and biochemical functions inmasticatory muscle fatigue
・Improvement of Quality of Life through orthodontic treatment for patientwith malocclusion
・Fabrication of carbonate apatite bone replacement

Biomaterials

・Development of three-dimensional interconnected bone replacement
・Development of osteoconductive polymer
・Development of high performance apatite cement
・Analysis of the mechanism of osteoconductivity
・Studies on identification of factors and scaffolds indispensable for

Endodontology andperiodontal ligament tissue regeneration

Operative Dentistry

・Studies on the induction of periodontal ligament stem cells derived from
iPS cells
・Developmental research on ‘Bio-Implant’ which includes the engineered
periodontal ligament tissue
・Development of novel pulp capping materials
・Studies on the aging of dental pulp cells
・Development of bactericidal treatment for caries microorganisms using
bacteriophage・Studies on the development of new assessment and diagnostic tool for

Periodontology

periodontal diseases
・Studies on etiology and bio-regulatory mechanisms of

periodontal

disease・Studies on biological periodontal tissue regeneration
・Basic and clinical studies on the interaction between periodontal disease
and systemic disease4

・Studies on the mechanism of development of low-grade inflammation
caused by periodontal disease, and its influence on other tissues
・Studies on the pathogenesis of unique periodontal disease such as druginduced gingival overgrowth・Studies on the elucidation of patho-physiology of pulpitis andestablishment of novel molecular targeted therapy
・Studies on esthetic prosthesis
Fixed Prosthodontics

・Clinical and physiological study on maxillofacial rehabilitation
・Longitudinal study of oral functions and prosthetic interventions
・Evaluation and management of oral dryness and oral hygiene
・Analytical study on treatment planning for prosthetic interventions
・Clinical research for bone regeneration
・Mechanobiology of dental implant and prosthodontics
・Basic study on cellular responses to surface modification of dental
implants
・Development of biomaterials for prosthodontic treatment

Implant and・Mechanobiology of dental implant and prosthodontics

Rehabilitative Dentistry

・Studies on bone regeneration therapy
・Development of evaluation system for stomatognathic function
・Epidemiological and physiological study on oral rehabilitation using
removable dentures
・Epidemiological and biomechanical study on oral rehabilitation using
implants
・Application of digital dentistry and workflow across prosthodontic
treatment
・Studies on physical effect of mouthguard for exercise
・Development and evaluation of treatments in Medication-Related
OsteoNecrosis of the Jaw・Studies for optimisation of the surgical and prosthodontic skills affecting
short / long term success for implant treatment
・Molecular and genetic investigation on the development and regeneration

Oral Pathologyof the tooth and periodontal tissues for regenerative therapy
・Cellular and molecular biology of oral cancer
・Investigation of a common mechanism of developmental formation andtumor formation

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・Study on quantitative diagnosis
Oral and Maxillofacial

・Computer-assisted diagnosis using dental images

Radiology

・Studies on direct digital introral imaging system
・Analysis on patient radiation dose in dental radiography
・Diagnostic image analysis for oral cancer
・Image analysis on oral cancers
・Studies on radiotherapy for oral cancers
・Radiological analysis of cervical lymph node metastasis of malignant
tumors・Image analysis on the structure and pathology of salivary glands
・Application of ultrasonography to dentistry
・Image analysis on the structure and pathology of the masticatory muscles
and related structures
・Application of “interventional radiology” to dentistry
・Development of the training system for dental radiography using virtual
reality technique・Accurate 3 dimensional measurement on cleft lip and palate / jaw

Oral and Maxillofacial

deformity

Surgery

・Development of surgical simulation / navigation system
・A study on bone regeneration and compatible biomaterials
・Development of artificial temporo-mandibular joint
・Development of new treatment method in cleft lip and palate
・Development and evaluation of treatments in jaw deformity
・Molecularly targeted therapy for oral cancer
・A study on the mechanism of invasion and metastasis of oral cancer
・Molecular mechanisms of salivary gland development and regeneration
・Immunological studies on the pathogenesis of oral mucosal diseases
・Immunological studies on the pathogenesis of Sjögren's syndrome
・Experimental study on bone regeneration in jaw
・A study on regulatory mechanisms of bone immunology
・Development of the novel treatment for oral cancer

Oral and Maxillofacial

・Studies on morphological and functional reconstruction after the surgery

Oncologyof oral cancer
・Studies on host defense mechanism against oral cancer
・Studies on the oncogenes of oral cancer
・Studies on the mechanism of invasion and metastasis of oral cancer
・Studies on the mechanism of the escape from immune surveillance bytumor-associated macrophages of oral cancer

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・Studies on relationship between oral bacterial flora and treatment of oral
cancer・Studies on dysphagia after treatment of oral cancer (evaluation andrehabilitation)
・An immunological study on the pathogenesis of oral mucosal diseases
・Analysis of the cell differentiation and intracellular transduction of oral
epithelial cells
・Immunological studies on the pathogenesis of Sjögren's syndrome
・Immunological studies on the pathogenesis of IgG4-related disease
・Studies on expanded T and B cells for IgG4-RD and other humanautoimmune disease -Joint International Research・Studies on the treatment of odontogenic tumors
・Biological and cytological studies of odontogenic tumors
・Studies on the orthognathic surgery for jaw deformities
・Clinical studies on the preventive treatment of anti-resorptive agents
related osteonecrosis of the jaw
・Studies on the pathogenesis and treatment of cleft lip and or palate・Clinical studies on the relationship between chronic orofacial pain andpsychosocial factors
・Studies on nutrition and metabolism during perioperative period
Dental Anesthesiology

・Studies on life support for dental emergency
・Studies on clinical pharmacokinetics of aspirin・Studies on electroencephalogram during general anesthesia
・Studies on the management of tracheal tube during general anesthesia
・Studies on microcirculation during general anesthesia
・Study of the effect of inspiratory oxygen concentration during generalanesthesia on respiration
・Studies on the relationship among oral function, systemic disease, andGeriatric Dentistry andnutrition

Perioperative Medicine

・Studies on oral management of patients with systemic disease

in Dentistry

・Studies on oral function management for long healthy lives
・Studies on the development of regenerative dental medicine for superaged society
・Development of instructional strategies to encourage students to

Dental Educationtransform themselves into lifelong active learners
・Development of systematic outcome-based educational programs
・Development of ICT-based learning support systems and effective
learning materials
・Development of reliable tools to assess students' learning outcomes7

・Studies on oral tissue regeneration using stem cell populations and/or
General Dentistrystem cell-inducing factors
・Studies on oral care for the perioperative patients・Studies on the improvement of oral function for ADL elevation of theaged.
・Studies on etiology and bacteria of periodontal disease
・Development of novel training programs and evaluation systems fordental trainees
・Research on mental health status of dental trainees

8Guidelines for Prospective Applicants to the International Master’s Programin Graduate School of Oral Sceience

Admission
International students who wish to enroll in the master's program from April 2023 may apply for special
selection if they meet the following requirements

1.

Required Qualifications
Hold foreign nationality and meet the following requirements:(1) Those who have graduated from a university or expect to graduate in March 2023.
(2) Those who have received or expect to receive (by March 31, 2023) a bachelor’s degree regulated by theprescription of Paragraph 7, Article 104 of the School Education Law.
(3) Those who have completed or will complete sixteen years of verifiable school education in a foreigncountry by March 31, 2023.
(4) Those who have completed or expect to complete 16 years of education by March 31, 2023 by studying
the relevant subject/s in Japan through a correspondence course provided by the school abroad.
(5) Those who have completed a 16 year course at an overseas educational institution as required by theJapanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (hereinafter referred to as“MEXT”) , or be expected to do so by the end of March 31, 2023.
(6) Those who have already had or expect to have a degree corresponding to that of a bachelor’s through thecompletion of courses with a term of study for three years or more by March 31st, 2023 (which includes thecompletion of an equivalent degree taken through a correspondence course in Japan provided by a foreign
university, and also includes the completion of an equivalent degree issued by an educational institute which
is designated as equivalent to those in Japan based on the conditions stated above and is acknowledged as apart of the formal education in the applicant’s home country) at a foreign university or another overseas
educational institute (limited to those appropriately rated by an accreditation agent of the government of theapplicant’s home country or by another officially approved accreditation institute, or specifically andindependently designated as equivalent by MEXT).
(7) Those who have completed or are expected to complete the specialized course at a technicalschool (limited to those whose course term is over 4 years and who meet other criteria
established by MEXT) recognized by MEXT after the date designated by MEXT.
(8) Those designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (seeNotification No. 5 of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, 1953).
(9) Those who have been admitted to a graduate school pursuant to the provisions of Article 102, Paragraph
2 of the School Education Law, and have been recognized by the graduate school of this university as having
the academic ability suitable for receiving an education in the graduate school of this university.
(10) A person who has been enrolled in a university for 3 years or more or completed 15 years of formal
education in a foreign country by March 31, 2023, and has been recognized by this graduate school as
having earned the prescribed credits with excellent grades.
(11) Those who are recognized by the school as having academic ability equivalent or superior to that of auniversity graduate and have reached 22 years of age through individual screening of application
qualifications.

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Application Period

February 20 (Monday) − 24 (Friday), 2023
3.

Application Documents
i. Application form (Kyushu University format)*Attach two photos (5 x 4cm) to your application form
ii. Curriculum Vitae
iii. College diploma and college transcript from the last school you graduated fromiv. Entrance examination fee: 30,000 JPY
Please transfer in Japanese yen and cover all the commission costs when you transfer.
(Not required for Japanese government scholarship (MEXT) students)
N.B. This fee is non-refundable
Applicants are asked to either ① make a bank transfer (make sure to enclose a photocopy of theremittance receipt together with their application documents as proof of payment）or ② pay theapplication fee online via “e-payment.” Payment of all bank charges, including any transaction
charges, is entirely the responsibility of the applicant.
<①Bank Transfer>
Beneficiary:
Name

Kyushu University

Address

744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395

CountryJAPAN

Beneficiary’s Bank:Name

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION

Branch NameFUKUOKA BRANCH

Address

1-1-1 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0011, JAPANA/C No.

7119240

Swift CodeSMBCJPJT<②Credit Card Payment>

Payment can be made by credit card online at;https://e-shiharai.net/ (in Japanese)

https://e-shiharai.net/english/ (in English)*For detailed information on how to pay all fees online, please see the page labeled “How to Pay
Your Application Fee by Credit Card” at the end of this brochure.
ⅴ.Submission of original TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS score reports(for applicants seeking exemption from the written English examination).
If your English language ability is assessed as sufficient, based on your submitted TOEIC, TOEFL,
or IELTS score report, you will be exempt from taking the written English examination.
However, if an original score sheet is not submitted, you will be required to take the written English
examination. Please submit an original score reports dated within two years of the master's degreeapplication deadline.
The original score report will be returned to you after processing.

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・Official Score Certificate of TOEIC・Test Taker Score Report or Institutional Score Report of TOEFL(Score Record of TOEFL-ITP is also accepted)
・Test Report Form of IELTS
4.

Selection Method
Selection will be based on the results of examination, interview and application documents.
Written examination and interview
Place: Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University

Date: February 28 (Tuesday), 2023
Time (JST)
Subject
9:30~10:30

Field of Specialty*

10:50~12:20

English13:30~

Interview*You will be examined on your field of specialty and related subjects.
*In general, entrance examination and interview for examinees residing overseas are conducted online
using Zoom. Please contact us for details.
5.

Notification of Results
Applicants will be notified by email.
March 8 (Wednesday), 2023

6.

Enrollment Procedure
The enrollment forms will be sent separately. These documents must be submitted during the admission
procedure period, which will be notified at a later date.
*If you do not complete the enrollment procedure during this period, you will lose your place.
Entrance fee and tuition fees
Entrance fee: 282,000 yen
Tuition fees: 267,900 yen for the spring semester (April 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023) (Annual amount
535,800 yen)
*All fees are waived for Japanese government scholarship (MEXT) students.
*All fees shown here are subject to change.

7. Use of Personal Informationi. Your personal information is only used for the application process, admission procedure and datacollection.
ii. Your personal information is protected under Japanese Personal Information Protection.

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8. Applicants with Disabilities
The University provides consultation for applicants with disabilities who may require special
arrangements during the entrance examinations or in classes after enrollment.
Please contact the following office prior to the application process as soon as possible as it sometimes
takes extra time to decide on the arrangements depending on the situation.
Contact Information:
Student Affairs Office, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University
3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
TEL: +81-92-642-6261
E-mail: ijgsigaku@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp

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Examinee Number

Application FormThe International Master’s Program in Graduate School of Oral Sceience
Surname/Family Name

PhotographFirst Name(s)(4×5 cm)dd

Date of Birth：(

/

mm

/

yy

)

Sex (�) □Male □Female
Marital Status (�) □Single □Married
Field of Course, Research Area and Supervisor
Field of Course
Research Area

Course of choice

Supervisor
Most recent university

(

dd

/

mm

/

yy

) □completed □will complete
Nationality

Home Address

Postcode:

Passport

Tel:

Number

Email:
Correspondence

Address(if different)

Postcode:

Tel:

Name (Relationship)
Guarantor(

Address

Postcode:

Tel:

Email:
Examinee Number

Examination Card
Photograph

Most Recent University:(4×5 cm)
Surname/First Name(s):The International Master’s Program in Graduate School of Oral Sceience,
Kyushu University

13)

Education (since graduating high school)(dd/mm/yy)

Employment(dd/mm/yy)

Professional Qualifications (e.g. Dental License Registration Number)(dd/mm/yy)

Signature

Date (dd/mm/yy)

Examination Rules
1. Candidates cannot enter the examination room without their examination card.
2. Candidates must sit in the seat allocated to their examinee number and display their examinee card on
their desk during the exam.
3. Candidates can bring pencils (not colored pencils), erasers and pencil sharpeners into the examination
room. All other materials are not permitted.
4. Additional information will be given prior to the start of the examination

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Name in Alphabet

Curriculum Vitae: Educational Background
Category

School Name

Location(City/Country)

Elementary
Education
Secondary
Education(Junior HighSchool)Secondary
Education(High School)
University(Undergraduate
Level)

Signature

Date (dd/mm/yy)

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Period of Schooling

Period of Attendance(dd/mm/yy)Name in Alphabet

Curriculum Vitae: Employment Record
Name of Organization

Signature

Location

Period of employment(dd/mm/yy)

Date (dd/mm/yy)

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Position

Type of work