LL.D. Program in Law
Application Guidelines for Recipients of a Japanese Government
Embassy Scholarship(For October 2025 Admissions)
1. Introduction
Please read the following Application Guidelines before submitting an application.
Kyushu University’s LL.D. program offers students the unique opportunity of preparing adoctoral thesis in English whilst studying at a Japanese university. Participants will
pursue a closely supervised program of research prior to submitting a final dissertation.
The program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to complete highlevel research in law.
The doctoral thesis may be on any law-related subject agreed in consultation with theacademic supervisors and approved by the faculty. A full list of professors and theirresearch interests can be found at: http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/
Additional information on the LL.D. program can be found at:
http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/
Please note that this application process only covers admission for the LL.D.
Program in Law. The procedure for confirmation of the Embassy Scholarship isdifferent. Please consult with your local Japanese Embassy for further details.

2. Admission Requirements
For admission to the LL.D. program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. A Master’s degree (in law or a related discipline) from an accredited university.
1All applicants are expected to have engaged in some form of law study at
graduate level.
2. A good command of English. A TOEFL score of 100+ (Internet-based) or
equivalent is required for non-native English speakers.
3. Sufficient financial support for the duration of the program. Further details on thecosts of studying on the LL.D. program, including tuition and other fees, areavailable at the program web site.

3. Application Materials
Applicants are requested to submit by registered airmail or equivalent (i.e., FederalExpress, DHL etc.), an original and one copy of the following documents:
1. Completed LL.D. Application Form (form attached below). Please note: (1) It isvery important that the name that you include in Section 1 of the Application
Form is the same as the name in your passport. The Student Visa of successful
applicants will be issued with the name provided in Section 1, and it can cause
problems at immigration when entering Japan if the names are different. (2)Nationality. You must indicate if you have dual nationality or Japanese nationality.
2. A photocopy of Graduation Certificate of the last university and graduate
school attended, OR a Certified Letter from the university at which the applicant
is currently attending, stating the expected graduation date.
3. Official School Transcript of the last school from which the applicant graduatedand that which the applicant is currently attending. The transcript should include aclear indication of the overall GPA, if the school uses a GPA system.
4. Two Letters of Recommendation from the Dean, the applicant's supervisingprofessor or other teaching staff who have had direct contact with the applicant;or from a supervisor in the employing body with personal knowledge of theapplicant (forms attached below).
5. For non-native speakers, proof of English proficiency must be provided. ATOEFL score of 100+ (Internet-based) or equivalent is required for non-native
English speakers.

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6. A copy of any master’s thesis that has been written in English, a substantial pieceof written work in English.
7. A copy of all application materials submitted to the Japanese Embassy or other
diplomatic mission (e.g., Scholarship Application Form(s), research plan, Official
School Transcript etc.).
8. A copy of the “Passing Certificate of the Primary Screening” issued by theJapanese Embassy.
All application materials should be typed in English on the attached forms or additional
sheets of A4 paper.
In the event materials required above are in a language other than English or Japanese, atranslation into one of these languages must be attached.
Application materials will not be returned to applicants.

4. Application Deadline
The deadline for receiving application materials is August 9, 2024.
Applications arriving after that date cannot be accepted.

5. Interview
Applicants may be interviewed either by Zoom, phone or (if it is convenient) in person
within 6 weeks of the application deadline.

6. Notification of Result
Applicants will be informed of the result of their application by late September.

7. Warning
Successful applicants will have their enrollment at Kyushu University withdrawn
immediately in the event of any of the following:3-

If the student is found to have made false statements on his/her application.

-If the student is subject to disciplinary measures or has been found to have nopromise for academic achievement by the University.

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If the student is absent from the University for a prolonged period of time withoutpermission.

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If the student has insufficient resources to finance their studies in Kyushu
University.

8. Inquiries
Inquiries by phone cannot be accepted. Candidates may correspond by e-mail:admission@law.kyushu-u.ac.jp

9. Submission
Applicants are requested to submit all materials by registered airmail or equivalent (i.e.,Federal Express, DHL etc.).

All application materials should be addressed to:Admission Office of the LL.D. Program,
Graduate School of Law, Kyushu University,
East Zone 2744 Motooka, Nishi-ku,Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan.

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Embassy Scholarship
LL.D.

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LL.D. Program Application Form

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Last NameFirst

MiddleContact
Address

Nationality

E-mailPhone
Pleasepaste apassport
sized
photo
here

Age
Date of BirthGenderMF

2. EDUCATION HISTORY
Elementary
SchoolAttended
From – To
SecondarySchool (1)Attended
From – To
Candidate Application Checklist: 1. Completed Application Form 2. Proof of English Proficiency 3. TWO Recommendation Letters
Date:

4. Transcript from University 5. Degree Certificate 6. Master's Thesis 7. Embassy App. Copy
8. Passing Certificate

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Secondary
School (2)Attended
From - To
Higher
Education

AttendedFrom-To

DegreeAwardedHigher
Education

AttendedFrom-To
Total
Years ofSchooling

DegreeAwarded___ Years

3. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Name &Address of
Employer

From - To

Position

Name &Address ofEmployer

From - To

Position

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4. ENGLISH ABILITY (Please indicate your TOEFL [or equivalent] score)

5. THESIS PROPOSAL (In less than 2,000 words, please write a research proposal for a topic
that is suitable for an LL.D. program.)
PROPOSED THESIS TITLE:
SUMMARY:LL.D. Embassy Scholarship4

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6. DECLARATION & SIGNATURE
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I have read and understood the Privacy Policy for International Students Applying for Admission
at Kyushu University available at:
http://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/website/privacypolicy/internationalstudents
If this application leads to my enrolling at Kyushu University, I understand that false or
misleading information in this application may result in my enrollment at Kyushu University
being terminated.
SIGNATUREDATE(Optional) Could you please indicate how you became aware of the LL.D. program at Kyushu
University? (e.g. Internet, friend, poster, pamphlet etc.)

RECOMMENDATION (1)
To: President of Kyushu University※To the RECOMMENDER: Please write a statement concerning the applicant, stating how long and in what connection you have
known him/her, your evaluation of his/her character, your speculation on the applicant’s potential for success as a graduate student andhis/her potential for independent research (use space below)

On behalf of(Name of Applicant):,Family,FirstMiddle

CONFIDENTIAL
IMPORTANT: Please evaluate the applicant’s qualification, compared with the last 5 years students, by checking
the appropriate space below, and specifying first the group with which you have compared him/her.

QUALIFICATION

Excellent(upper 5%)Good(6-20%)

Satisfactory(21-50%)

Average or below(lower 50)

No basis forjudgement➀KNOWLEDGEIntellectual ability
Knowledge in subject ofproposed study
General knowledge➁GOOD JUDGEMENT & EXPRESSION
Imagination
Oral Expression
Written Expression➂COMMON SENSE
Industry andPerseverance
Emotional stability
Inquisitiveness &independence➃CONCLUSION(Overall potential as)
Teacher
Scholar (research fellow)
LL.M. holder
LL.D. holder

Signature_____________________________________________ Date_____________________________________________
Name___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Position_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Institution______________________________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to Applicant________________________________________________________________________________Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number________________________________________ Fax Number______________________________________E-mail__________________________________________________________________________________________________
We appreciate the time and effort that you have taken to provide us with these comments.
Please return this letter directly to Kyushu University OR place in a sealed envelope and return to the candidate.
Address: Admission Office of International Programs
Faculty of Law, Kyushu University
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395 JAPANRECOMMENDATION (2)
To: President of Kyushu University※To the RECOMMENDER: Please write a statement concerning the applicant, stating how long and in what connection you have
known him/her, your evaluation of his/her character, your speculation on the applicant’s potential for success as a graduate student andhis/her potential for independent research (use space below)

On behalf of(Name of Applicant):,
Family,FirstMiddle

CONFIDENTIAL
IMPORTANT: Please evaluate the applicant’s qualification, compared with the last 5 years students, by checking
the appropriate space below, and specifying first the group with which you have compared him/her.

QUALIFICATION

Excellent(upper 5%)

Good(6-20%)

Satisfactory(21-50%)

Average or below(lower 50)

No basis forjudgement➀KNOWLEDGEIntellectual ability
Knowledge in subject ofproposed study
General knowledge➁GOOD JUDGEMENT & EXPRESSION
Imagination
Oral Expression
Written Expression➂COMMON SENSE
Industry andPerseverance
Emotional stability
Inquisitiveness &independence➃CONCLUSION(Overall potential as)
Teacher
Scholar (research fellow)
LL.M. holder
LL.D. holder

Signature_____________________________________________ Date_____________________________________________Name___________________________________________________________________________________________________Position_________________________________________________________________________________________________Institution______________________________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to Applicant________________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number________________________________________ Fax Number______________________________________
E-mail__________________________________________________________________________________________________
We appreciate the time and effort that you have taken to provide us with these comments.
Please return this letter directly to Kyushu University OR place in a sealed envelope and return to the candidate.
Address: Admission Office of International ProgramsFaculty of Law, Kyushu University
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395 JAPAN