機１April 2025 Admission
Application Guidebook for Admission
to the Double Degree Program for the Doctoral Degree
at the Graduate School of Science and Technology,
Niigata University, with the Partner Institutions
The Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, accepts applications frominternational students based on the Double Degree Program agreement with its partner institutions.
Students admitted under this exchange agreement receive the privilege of enrolling in both
institutions at the same time and earning double doctoral degrees, one from each university, under
the supervision of faculty members from both institutions.
The Doctoral Program at the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University,provides state-of-the-art education and research to help deepen students’ mastery of specializationand develop their comprehensive and interdisciplinary analytical skills. The program’s aim is toprovide the students with the following abilities:(1) The ability to broaden their perspective and recognize their own responsibility toward nature,society, and mankind(2) The ability to identify, analyze and solve problems,(3) The ability to communicate effectively,(4) The ability to make comprehensive and persuasive presentations at international conferencesand other venues,(5) The ability to write quality papers for scholarly journals.
Through its unique collaborative graduate education, the Double Degree Program seeks to further
develop individuals who can contribute to the development of society and industry.
The Application Guidebook stipulates the admission procedures and regulations for those whowish to pursue the doctoral degree in the Double Degree Program provided by the Graduate
School of Science and Technology, Niigata University. Successful applicants from a partner
institution will be admitted to matriculate formally, as regular students, at Niigata University.
1. Number of Students to be Accepted
Department

Course（Major）(Area of Specialization)

Fundamental Sciences

Advanced Materials Scienceand Technology
Electrical and Information
Engineering・Physics
・Chemistry・Mathematical Science
・Materials Science and Technology
・Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
・Advanced Mechanical Science andEngineering
・Information Engineering
・Electrical and Electronic Engineering
・Human Sciences and Assistive Technology
1Number ofStudents to beAccepted

A few

A few

A few

・Life Sciences
・Applied Life and Food Sciences
・Agriculture and Bioresources
・Sakeology
・Natural Environmental Science
・Environmental Science for Agriculture andForestry
・Architecture and Civil Engineering
・Earth Science・Natural Disaster and Environmental Science・Field Research in the Environmental Science・Atmospheric Environment Sciences in East
Asia (cooperation course)Life and Food Sciences

Environmental Science andTechnologyA few

A few

2. Eligibility for Application
Students who are from an institution which has concluded the Double Degree Program agreementwith the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University and fulfill one of thefollowing conditions are considered eligible to apply. Detailed eligibility requirements forapplication are described in the Regulations of the Graduate School of Science and Technology,Niigata University, and each applicant’s eligibility must be confirmed prior to starting theselection process.
(1) Those who have already been enrolled in the doctoral program(2) Those who have been admitted to the doctoral program(3) Those who will be in the third year, or higher, of the integrated Ph.D. program at the time ofadmission to the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University(4) Those who have been approved by the Graduate School of Science and Technology as having
academic ability equivalent to those listed above
Note: Students who are accepted to the Double Degree Program at the Graduate School ofScience and Technology, Niigata University, are required to be simultaneously enrolled at thepartner institution until they complete their degrees at Niigata University.
3. Application Procedure(1) Method of Application
Please submit the following application documents to the admission office.
(2) Admission Office
Academic Affairs Division
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University
8050 Ikarashi 2-no-cho, Nishi-ku, Niigata City, Niigata 950-2181 Japan
TEL: +81-25-262-6109

FAX: +81-25-262-7398(3) Application Period
From Friday, September 13 to 16:00 (Japan Standard Time (JST)) on Wednesday, September
18, 2024 (Applications must arrive within this period)2

(4) Application Documents and Forms
Note: All the documents and forms must be prepared in English and bear an official seal andsignature of an authorized representative of your institution. If your institution cannot issue
English documents, please attach English translation to the original.
Documents and Forms

Instruction① Application Form for Use the attached Application Form in the Application Guidebook.

Admission

 Affix an identification photograph (4 cm x 3 cm), showing theapplicant’s full face view with no hat or head cover and facing thecamera directly, on the designated area of the Application Form.
Write the applicant’s name on the back of the photograph. Pleasesubmit two extra photographs.

② Certificate of(Expected)

 Submit the Certificate of (Expected) Completion of Master’s
program, officially issued by the institution.

Completion③ Transcript(s) An applicant who is currently in a doctoral program should
submit transcripts for both Master’s and Doctoral programs. An
applicant who is yet to be enrolled in a Doctoral program should
submit a transcript for Master’s program. An applicant who is inan Integrated Ph.D. program should submit a transcript for thisprogram. All transcripts must bear a seal of the institution and asignature of the registrar or appropriate official. Please contact us
in case transcripts are unavailable for submission for somereason.

④ Letters ofRecommendation

 Two letters of recommendation are required; one should be fromthe Dean of the graduate school and the other should be from theacademic advisor (or a prospective academic advisor at thepartner institution if yet to be enrolled). The letters should beaddressed to the Dean of the Graduate School of Science andTechnology, Niigata University and each should state the name of
the applicant and (planned) enrollment in the Doctoral program.
The letter should also address intellectual and personal qualitiesof the applicant.
 No specific format required.

⑤ Overview of Master'sThesis

 Submit the abstract of Master's thesis or Master’s Research
Progress Report if the applicant is currently in a Master’s orIntegrated Ph.D. program.
 No specific format required.

⑥ Overview of Research
Achievement

 Submit a list of the applicant’s scholarly publications andconference presentations and their offprints. If the applicant hasany patents granted, attach their photocopies and abstracts (1503words or less) No specific format required.
⑦ Study and ResearchPlan

 Use the attached form provided in the Application Guidebook.
Anyone wishing to enter the Double Degree Program must findand confer with a prospective academic advisor at the Graduate
School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, prior toapplication. Based on the prospective advisor’s guidance, theapplicant should clearly explain his or her study and research planfor the Doctoral program, including research theme, objectives,methodologies, and research framework.

⑧ English Language Submit the score report of TOEFL, TOEIC Listening andProficiency Test Score

Reading, or IELTS Academic taken within the last three years.

ReportThe score report submitted after the application deadline will not
be accepted under any circumstances. If the score report is notavailable in hands, request the testing institution to reissue thescore report and submit it by the application deadline. Niigata
University does not receive the score report directly from thetesting institution. Please make sure to have the reissued score
report delivered to you.

⑨ Certificate of Submit the Certificate of Enrollment if the applicant is already

Enrollment or Copy ofenrolled in the Doctoral program or Integrated Ph.D. program. If

Admission Letterthe applicant has been accepted to the Doctoral program but yet
to be matriculated, submit a copy of the admission letter to theDoctoral program.

⑩ Copies of Passport

 Submit copies of applicant’s international passport pages (thepages of applicant’s photograph, name, and nationality).

4. Method of Admission Selection
Admission selection is based on the evaluation of your application documents and interview.
Note: Admission interviews take place in-person either on-campus or via web-based interactive
audio and visual communication. Applicants are asked to orally present their Master’s thesis (orMaster’s Research Progress Report), other research achievements, and Study and Research Plan,
and a Q&A session follows.
5. Interview Date
The interview will be held on one day from Tuesday, October 15 to Friday, November 1, 2024,
between 10:00 and 16:00 (JST) (EXCEPT weekends). Individual interview time will be arranged
based upon coordination between the applicant and the Graduate School of Science andTechnology.

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6. Announcement of Admission Decision
Official admission decision shall be announced at 11:00 (JST) on Friday, December 6, 2024.
The list of successful applicants’ Examinee Numbers shall be posted on the Double Degree
Program website (https://www.gs.niigata-u.ac.jp/~gsweb/gs/english/index.html). Individual
applicants and the Deans of their institutions will be informed of the admission decisions by mail.
7. Tuition, Fees, and Insurance(1) Successful applicants shall be exempt from tuition, admission, and registration fees.
(2) The cost for the Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research
is 1,340 yen for one year (subjected to change).
8. Revocation of Acceptance and Admission(1) The Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, is entitled to revoke
acceptance and admission awarded to a candidate who passed the eligibility screening basedon condition “(2) those who have been admitted to the doctoral program” or “(4) those whohave been approved by the Graduate School of Science and Technology as having academic
ability equivalent to those listed above” as outlined in 2. Eligibility for Application on page 2
and yet fails to submit a proof of acceptance to or enrollment in the Doctoral program of ourpartner institution.
(2) Failure to meet eligibility requirements to enter the Doctoral program at the Graduate Schoolof Science and Technology, Niigata University, prior to matriculation results in revocation ofacceptance and admission.
(3) Niigata University is entitled to revoke admission even after matriculation if presented withfraudulent or forged information, documents, or any other materials for the purpose ofadmission and matriculation.
9. Important Points(1) Application documents from those who are unable to find a prospective academic advisor atNiigata University by the time of application cannot be accepted.
(2) No alternations can be made to the Application Form and other required documents aftersubmission.
(3) Inadequate or incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

5Additional Information on the April 2025 Admission
to the Double Degree Program
The Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, accepts applications for theDouble Degree Program for April 2025 admission.
Traveling Expenses Support from Niigata University
In general, Niigata University offers traveling expenses support to one Double Degree
Program students for each major program throughout the academic year (five students
in total for both April and October admissions combined. When admission decision isannounced, applicants will also be notified whether they are accepted to the DoubleDegree Program with or without traveling expenses support from Niigata University.

Those who are accepted to the Double Degree Program with traveling expenses support
will be informed of its details upon their entrance to Niigata University.

Submission of English Language Proficiency Test Score Report
Applicants are required to submit the score report of TOEFL, TOEIC Listening and Reading, orIELTS Academic taken within the last three years. Please note that test scores other than TOEFL,
TOEIC Listening and Reading, and IELTS Academic, or reports arrived not in time will not be
accepted under any circumstances. If the score report is not available in hands, request the testing
institution to reissue the score report and submit it by the application deadline. Niigata University
does not receive the score report directly from the testing institution. Please make sure to havethe reissued score report delivered to you.
Duration of Study at Niigata University
The exchange period, under the Double Degree Program Agreement, is one academic year.
However, doctoral students may request to extend their study up to one additional year.
Housing
Accepted Double Degree Program students will be individually notified of the housing services.
Contact
Academic Affairs Division
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University
8050 Ikarashi 2 no-cho, Nishi-ku, Niigata City, Niigata 950-2181 Japan
TEL: +81-25-262-6109 FAX: +81-25-262-7398
Email: global@adm.niigata-u.ac.jp

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Double Degree Program
April 2025
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONPhoto

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(4cm×3cm)

NIIGATA UNIVERSITY

写真(DOCTORAL PROGRAM)
令和７年４月入学 新潟大学大学院自然科学研究科博士後期課程入学志願票(ダブルディグリープログラム用)
Instructions（記入上の注意）
1. The application should be written in English, otherwise specified. (明瞭に記入すること。)
2. The numbers should be in Arabic numerals. (数字は算用数字を用いること。)
3. The year should be written in the Anno Domini system. (年号はすべて西暦とすること。)
4. Proper nouns should be written in full, and not abbreviated. (固有名詞をすべて正式な名称とし，一切省略しないこと。)

1. Name in full (氏名): In English (Print) (英語):,,(Family name)(First name)(Middle name)

2. Nationality (国籍)
3. Sex (性別)[ ] Male (男)4. Date of Birth (生年月日)[] Female (女)//5. Age (年齢)（as of April 1, 2025）

Year (年) Month (月) Day (日)6. Admission Option (Mark X in one of the following brackets):（入学オプション: 該当するものに×をつけること。）[]

I would like to apply for the Double Degree Program with traveling expenses support
from Niigata University. (Option 1)（新潟大学からの渡航費支援付のダブルディグリープログラムを志願します。）[]

I would like to apply for the Double Degree Program without any traveling expenses
support from Niigata University. (Option 2)（渡航費支援無しのダブルディグリープログラムを志願します。）

If you chose Option 1, answer the following question. （オプション１を選択した場合は，下記質問に答えてください。）

In case you do not get accepted to the Double Degree Program with traveling expenses
support from Niigata University, would you still wish to enter the program even
without any traveling expenses support? (circle one) (渡航費支援付のダブルディグリープログラムに不合格の場合は, 渡航費支援が無くてもプログラムに入学することを希望しますか？）YES (はい)NO (いいえ)Double Degree Program
7. Planned Year and Month of Arrival（来日予定日）

Year: ________

Month:_________

Note: If you get accepted to the Double Degree Program with traveling expenses support, youmust come to Niigata University by early April or October. （新潟大学からの渡航費支援付のダブルディグリープログラムに合格した場合は，４月初旬または10月初旬までに来日すること。）

8. Desired Department（Major） (志望する専攻)
Desired Course (Area of Specialization )(志望するコース)
9. Name of your prospective academic adviser at Niigata University(入学後の指導(予定)教員氏名)

10. Name of your current university or employer (所属大学名，勤務先等）

11. Name of your current academic advisor (現在の指導教員名)_________________________________________________________________________________
12. Current Address, E-mail address and Phone or Fax number(現住所及びEメールアドレス，電話番号またはファックス番号)

Current Address:

E-mail:TEL / FAX:

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13. Educational Background (学歴)
Elementary Education: Elementary School (小学校)
Name of School (学校名):
Location (所在地):
Date of Entrance (入学日):

Date of Graduation (卒業日):

Lower Secondary Education: Junior High/Middle School (中学校)Name of School (学校名):
Location (所在地):
Date of Entrance (入学日):

Date of Graduation (卒業日):

Upper Secondary Education: High School (高等学校)
Name of School (学校名):
Location (所在地):
Date of Entrance (入学日):

Date of Graduation (卒業日):

Higher Education (Undergraduate Level)(大学)
Name of Institution (大学名):
Location (所在地):
Date of Entrance (入学日):

Date of Graduation (卒業日):

Faculty or College (学部):Department (学科):

Major (専攻):

Degree Awarded (取得学位):
Higher Education (Graduate Level: Master’s Program)(修士課程)
Name of Institution (大学名):
Location (所在地):(Expected) Date ofCompletion (修了(予定)日):Date of Entrance (入学日):
Graduate School (研究科):
Major (専攻):
Degree Awarded (取得学位):

Standard Years Required for Completion (標準修了年限):
Higher Education (Graduate Level: Doctoral Program)(博士課程)
Name of Institution (大学名):
Location (所在地):
Expected Date of Completion(修了予定日):Date of Entrance (入学日):
Graduate School (研究科):
Major (専攻):
Expected Degree (取得予定学位):

Standard Years Required for Completion (標準修了年限):

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14. Full-time work experience: Begin with the most recent one, if any (職歴;アルバイトは除く)
Name and address of organization

Period of employment

Position

Description（勤務先及び所在地）（勤務期間）（役職名）（職務内容）

FromToFromToFromTo15. English Language Proficiency: List the scores of TOEFL, TOEIC Listening and Reading,or IELTS Academic you have taken. (You also need to submit the original score report(s).)(今までに受験したTOEFL，TOEIC Listening and Reading またはIELTS Academicテストの成績を記入してください。また，スコアレポートの原本を提出すること。)
Test

Date

ScoresType

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

――

Total

PBT/iBT/CBT/ITP

TOEFL(choose one)
Listening andTOEIC

Reading

IELTS

Academic16. Japanese Language Education Background, if any (日本語の学習歴)i) Name and Address of Institution (学習機関名及び住所)

ii) Period of Study (学習期間)
FromtoYear (年)Month (月)Year (年)Month (月)iii) Japanese Language Proficiency: Evaluate your Japanese language skills and fill with anx where appropriate in the following blanks. (日本語能力の自己評価を該当欄に×印で記入すること。)
Excellent

GoodFairPoor

（優）

（良）

（可）

（不可）

Reading（読む能力）
Writing（書く能力）
Speaking（話す能力）

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17. If you are a recipient of any scholarships, write the name of your sponsor and the period
and amount of stipends. (奨学金の有無，種類，期間，金額など詳細を記入すること。)

18. Person to be notified in your home country, in case of emergency(緊急時の母国の連絡先)

i) Name in full (氏名)ii) Address and Phone or Fax number (連絡先: 住所，電話番号またはファックス番号を記入）
Address:

TEL / FAX:iii) Relationship to applicant (本人との続柄)

Date of Application:(申請年月日)Applicant's Signature:(申請者署名)Applicant's Name (Print in English):(申請者氏名)5

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Study and Research Plan
(研究計画書)1.

Research Details （研究内容）

Research Topic(研究題目)

Objectives（研究目的）

Abstract(研究概要)

Methodologies（研究方法）Name:____________________________
2.

Study and Research Schedule (履修時期および研究計画) List your study and research schedulefrom entrance to completion of the doctoral program.（履修時期および研究計画について，入学から修了まで記載すること。）

YearPlacePeriodPlan

年次

場所期間計画

1_________
University

May. 2024 –Aug.2025(Example)

123

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