Admissions Guide for“International Science and Technology Course”
at the Graduate School of Science and Engineering,
Doshisha University
Doctoral Program
2025 April / September
Entry

International Science andTechnology Course

Contents
Section A: Admission and Application Procedures■ Course Information
Ⅰ. Qualifications for Applicants
1. Academic Requirements
2. English Language Proficiency
Ⅱ. Number of Students Accepted
Ⅲ. Application Procedure
1. Important Dates
2. Application Fee
3. Method of Payment
4. Submission of the Application
5. Application Materials
Ⅳ. Screening Process
Ⅴ. Notification of the Results

Section B: Registration Procedures for Successful Applicants
Ⅵ. Initial Registration Procedures
Ⅶ. Submission of Initial Registration Documents
Ⅷ. Fees
Ⅸ. Contact Details

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Section A: Admission and Application Procedure
Course Information
Graduate School

Science and Engineering

Student Status

Regular Student

DegreeDoctorDate of Enrollment

April 1, 2025/ September 21, 2025

Degree will be conferred as follows:
Department

Degree (Doctor of)Information and Computer Science

Philosophy in Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Philosophy in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Philosophy in Engineering
Philosophy in Engineering or

Applied Chemistry

Philosophy in Science

Science of Environment and Mathematical Modeling

Philosophy in Engineering or
Philosophy in Science*All classes necessary to complete the Doctoral program are taught in English in theInternational Science and Technology Course.
Ｉ. Qualifications for Applicants
1. Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to meet one of the following requirements.
(1) Those who hold a Master’s Degree or professional degree from an institution overseas orare expected to obtain such a degree by the time of enrollment.
(2) Those who hold a Master’s Degree or professional degree from an institution in Japan as aforeign student or are expected to obtain such a degree by the time of enrollment.
(3) Those who are expected to complete the Master’s Degree program in the International
Science and Technology Course at the Graduate School of Science and Engineering,
Doshisha University by the time of enrollment.
(4) Those who are recognized by Doshisha Graduate Schools as possessing an equivalentqualification to one of the above requirements (1) (2) (3) as well as who are at least 24
years of age by the time of enrollment.
2. English Language Proficiency
Applicants are required to meet one of the following requirements.
(1) Those who can provide one of the test scores listed below to verify their English language
proficiency. (Needs to be the Official Scores taken within two years before the deadline of
the application.)●79 or above on the TOEFL iBT®TEST (Only the “Test Date score” is accepted as theapplication score. “MyBest ™ score” is not accepted.)●750 or above on the TOEIC® LISTENING AND READING TEST
●6.0 or above on the IELTS (Academic Module) (IELTS on computer and IELTS for UKVI

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are also acceptable. IELTS Online and IELTS One Skill Retake are not accepted.)(2) Those who have completed a Master's Degree program taught in English or are expected
to complete such a program by the time of enrollment.
(3) Those who are recognized by Doshisha Graduate Schools as possessing an equivalentqualification to one of the above requirements (1) (2). Doshisha Graduate Schools may
consider only when requested by the Japanese Government, governmental offices of othercountries involved or foundations in Japan and abroad, overseas institutions having
academic exchange agreements with Doshisha University, or if the applicant has been
granted a scholarship by any of the above organizations.
Notes:*TOEFL ITP®TEST, TOEFL iBT® Home Edition (TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition), TOEIC®
IP TEST, TOEIC® SPEAKING AND WRITING TESTS, TOEIC® SPEAKING TEST, TOEIC®
WRITING TEST, IELTS Online, and IELTS One Skill Retake scores will not be accepted.
*The digital score certificate and the printed copy of the digital certificate will not be accepted.
Please issue an official paper certificate and submit the original. Photocopies of suchcertificates cannot be accepted.
*If they submit the TOEFL iBT® score report, they are required to submit either the originalscore report they have or an Official Score Report (Institutional Score Report) directly sentby the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Doshisha University's institution code for TOEFL
iBT® score report (Official Score Report/ Institutional Score Report) from the Educational
Testing Service (ETS) is 7078. Only the score reports which reach Doshisha University on or
before the application deadline date can be accepted. (Score reports delivered to Doshisha
University prior to the application period are also acceptable.)*We do not respond to the applicants' inquiries about the arrival of their score reports. Since
it takes a long time for the Official Score Report (Institutional Score Report) to be delivered
to Doshisha University, applicants should request the score report well in advance.
*Applicants who have any questions concerning the qualifications other than above, should
consult with the Office of International Students prior to application.
(Email: ji-intad@mail.doshisha.ac.jp)*Admission will be revoked if the applicant who has been accepted does not meet theapplication requirements before enrollment.
< For those who need a ‘Consultation of Certificate of Qualification’ >Those who fall under the category of the qualification (4) for 1. Academic Requirements
need to have their qualifications certified by the Graduate School of Science andEngineering. Please submit the following materials to the Office of the Graduate School of
Science and Engineering by Monday, August 19, 2024 (for April 2025 entry) or Friday,
January 31, 2025 (for September 2025 entry).
[Required Documents]
1. Prescribed “Report for Consultation of Certificate of Qualification” (to be downloaded
from the website)
2. Official Transcript(s), or Certificate(s) of ①all college level and ②later academic

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3. Detailed personal statement of their reason for applying to the course (No Prescribed
Form)*They may be requested to submit additional documents during the screening process.
Ⅱ. Number of Students Accepted
A limited number of students will be accepted for each department.
Ⅲ. Application Procedure
1. Important Dates
Entry

Application Period

Notification of Results

April 2025

September 10, 2024 － October 1, 2024 (5:00 pm)

November 28, 2024

September 2025

February 13, 2025 － March 11, 2025 (5:00 pm)

May 23, 2025

2. Application Fee
All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable Application Fee as follows:
Application Fee: 10,000 yen (JPY)*If the Application Fee is not paid within the application period, we will not accept theapplication.
3. Method of Payment
The payment method varies depending on the applicant’s location.
Payment by credit card (Applicants residing both inside and outside Japan)
The Application Fee can be paid online by a credit card. Please follow the instructions below.

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Notes:*A transaction charge of 510 yen will be added (A transaction charge is subject to change).
*The cardholder can be different from the applicant. In such a case, be sure to provide theapplicant's personal details on the “Basic Information” page.
*After the transaction is completed, print out two copies of the “Result” page on A4 or lettersize paper.
Submit one of them with other application materials. Keep the other copy for your reference.
Also, write down your “Receipt Number”.
*If you forgot to print out the “Result” page, go to “Application Results” page and enter your
“Receipt Number” and date of birth to view again.
*Confirmation of the transaction will be sent to the registered email address.
*Transaction is processed in Japanese yen. The conversion rate at the time when the processing
center of the international affiliate processed the transaction will apply. Please contact yourcredit card company for details.
*Please also contact your credit card company directly if your credit card cannot be verified.
Payment by bank transfer (Applicants residing in Japan only)
Use the prescribed “Payment Slip for Application Fee” for telegraphic transfer at a bankcounter, paste the receipt of the remittance on the prescribed “Pasteboard for the Receipt ofRemittance” and submit it together with the other application materials.
Application without the receipt of the remittance bearing the authorization (seal/stamp) of thefinancial institution will not be accepted. Remittance from the branches at the financial
institutions listed on the payment slip will be made without the transaction charge.
*Remittance made from an ATM or from JP Bank (post office account) will NOT be accepted.
Remittance from financial institution (Applicants residing outside Japan only)
Payment from abroad can be made by the method stated below.
Paying by credit card is preferred if you have a credit card.
For overseas remittance to Japan, the 2,500 yen transaction charge by Japanese financial
institutions must be paid by the applicant, making the total amount to be remitted 12,500 yen(JPY).
Transfer Type

Telegraphic Transfer

Payment

Advise and Credit

Transaction Charge
Currency
AmountLocal charges borne by remitter & overseas charges by beneficiary[SHA]
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Application Fee of 10,000 JPY＋Transaction Charge of 2,500 JPY to
be incurred at a beneficiary bank in Japan.

Account Information
Beneficiary BankSUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION

BranchLAVENDER

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Bank Address

8 Naginataboko-cho, Karasuma-higashiiru,
Shijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8008, JAPANSWIFT Address

SMBCJPJT

Account Type

Ordinary Account (Savings Account)

Account Number

976-0100048

Account Holder

Doshisha University

Notes:*The remittance must be made in the name of the applicant at a bank counter. The remittance
via any Internet Banking is not acceptable.
*Applicants are also liable for any transaction charge that might be incurred at the time ofremittance in their countries.
*Do not enter any other words than “Doshisha University” in account holder’s name.
*Please pay the transaction charge through “SHA”, not “OUR”. Applicants will be charged forextra 2,500 yen if applicants pay by “OUR”.
*The receipt of the remittance bearing the authorization (seal/stamp) of the financial
institution must be submitted together with other application materials.
Important notes:*In principle, the Application Fee is not refundable once remitted. However, the University will
refund the Application Fee only in cases where:①

the applicant paid the Application Fee but did not submit the application documents,②

the applicant paid the Application Fee but the documents reached the University after the
Application Period, or③

the Applicant paid the application Fee, and the application documents reached the
University within the Application Period; however, the application was not accepted by the
University for reasonable grounds, such as incomplete documentation or not satisfying therequirements specified by the University.

The commission fees to be incurred for refund must be borne by the applicant when theapplicant requests such refund to banks overseas.
4. Submission of the Application[By mail]*Send your application well in advance. The application documents must be received before
the deadline. Application will not be accepted after the deadline under any circumstances.
Applicants should confirm the delivery status of the application documents by him/herself
through the Japan Post, EMS, or DHL tracking number service, etc.
Address: Section for International Admissions, Office of International Students, International
Center, Doshisha University
Karasuma-higashi-iru, Imadegawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8580, JAPAN

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Applicants residing in Japan
Please mark “Application for International Science and Technology Course Enclosed” in red ink
on the envelope and send it by 簡易書留速達 (kan-i kakitome sokutatsu / Simplified Registered
Express Mail).
Applicants residing outside Japan
Application must be sent by DHL or other major international courier services.
Notes:
Applicants should provide an email address on the application form. Doshisha University may
contact them regarding the application. It is important that they check their email, including
the spam folder, regularly after submitting the application.
5. Application Materials
Applicant will need to submit the following documents in support of the application.
*Excel and Word format documents need to be typed. Be sure not to change the format.
Type of Document

Note

Application for Admission to*Fill in all pages 1-4.

Doshisha University*Paste a 4×3cm photograph.

[Prescribed Form] **Need to be typed*Write the Signature and Date in applicant’s own handwriting on page 3.

Certificate of Graduation (or*Must be original. We do not accept color copy of the original document or a

Certificate of Expected

document downloaded from the internet.

Graduation) of highest*Both Graduation Certificate and Certificate of Master’s Degree must be

academic attainment

submitted if both certificates are issued.
*Those who fall under the category of the qualification (3) for 1. Academic

Requirements will be exempted from this.
Official Transcripts or*Must be original. We do not accept color copy of the original document or a

Certificate of Academic

document downloaded from the internet.

Records*Must include the number of credits and grades of all subjects studied atuniversity and graduate school.
*Internal applicants must submit the official Transcript issued by Doshisha
University.

Three Letters of*Each to be written by an appropriate person such as a faculty member of an

Recommendation from threeeducational institution (including the schools they attended), a member of apersons

research institution or corporation.

[Prescribed Form]*Those who graduated or are expected to graduate from a partner university
need to submit just one. The partner university means that it has a student
exchange agreement with Doshisha University or the Graduate School of
Science and Engineering, Doshisha University.
*Those who are expected to complete the Master’s Degree Program at theGraduate School of Science and Engineering, Doshisha University at the timeof application will be exempted from this.

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*Write the Signature and Date in Applicant’s and Recommender’s own
handwriting.
*Must be sealed by recommenders.
Plan of Research at Doshisha*Describe the research plan at Doshisha University including any prior related

University

research they have worked on.

[Prescribed Form] **Need to be typed

Document certifying English

Must be original.

Language Proficiency*Those who fall under the category of the qualification (2) for 2. English

Language Proficiency need to submit the proof that they completed or are
expected to complete the Master’s Degree program taught in English. (e.g.
the page showing that on the university’s website or a certificate issued by
the university which proves the medium instruction of all the courses isEnglish.)*Those who fall under the category of the qualification (3) for 2. English

Language Proficiency, submitting this document is not mandatory.
*Those who graduated or are expected to graduate from a university in acountry where English is the official language may be exempted from this.
*Those who fall under the category of the qualification (3) for 1. Academic

Requirements will be exempted from this.
Japan Applicants *1

Japan Applicants

Photocopy of Residence Card

<Residence Card>:or*Photocopy of both sides (front and back) of the card on A4 or letter-size

Certificate of ‘Items Statedpaper.

in Resident Register’<Certificate of ‘Items Stated in Resident Register’ (Juminhyo Kisai jiko(Juminhyo Kisai jiko Shomeisho

Shomeisho 住民票記載事項証明書), or ‘Certificate of Residence’ (Juminhyo 住

住民票記載事項証明書), or

民票)>:‘Certificate of Residence’*Must be original.

(Juminhyo 住民票)

Abroad Applicants<Passport>:

Abroad Applicants *2*Photocopy of the pages which show the applicant’s name and photograph on

Photocopy of Passport

A4 or letter-size paper.
*If the applicant does not hold a passport, a photocopy of an identification
document issued by the government or a public agency of the applicant’s homecountry will be sufficient.

Mailing Labels*Provide accurate street address including details such as the name of the[Prescribed Form]landlord, name of the apartment/dormitory and room number.

**Need to be typed*All labels must be completed.

Application Card for Course*Fill up to third preference. Information on the faculty and laboratories of theand Laboratory

Graduate School of Science and Engineering is available at:[Prescribed Form] **Need to be

URL https://istc.doshisha.ac.jp/istc/en/course/course.html

typed

Proof of Payment ofPayment by credit card (Applicants residing both inside and outside Japan)

Application Fee*Submit a copy (A4-size or letter-size paper) of the remittance “Result”
page.

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Payment by bank transfer (Applicants residing in Japan only)*Paste the receipt of the remittance bearing the authorization of the bank onto
the prescribed “Pasteboard for the Receipt of Remittance”.
Remittance from a financial institution (Applicants residing outside Japan
only)*Please submit the receipt of remittance bearing the authorization of the bankat which the money was remitted.
Photograph*One identification photograph (3x2.4cm) for student ID card, database of
students admitted and so on.

List of Required Documents*Check the required documents using this list before submitting.

[Prescribed Form]*1 Japan ApplicantsApplicants continuously residing in Japan for the entire period between application andenrollment and therefore do not need to apply for the Certificate of Eligibility.
*2 Abroad Applicants-Applicants not falling into the category of “Japan Applicants” OR-Applicants staying in Japan with status of temporary visitor etc.
*If you are studying or working in Japan with a visa to be expired before enrollment (not to be
renewed) when applying, you are a “Abroad Applicant”.
Notes:①

The Prescribed Forms can be downloaded and printed out from our website:
URL https://istc.doshisha.ac.jp/istc/en/admission/admission.html
Submission documents must be typed (other than applicant’s signature and date) or
filled out with a black or blue ink ballpoint pen. Documents completed in pencil anderasable pen will not be accepted. Do not use correction tape or correction fluid.

②

Fill out the forms in English or Japanese.

③

A notarized copy of an original document is not considered equivalent to the original.

④

Application document such as Certificates of Graduation (Completion) or Official
Transcripts provided in a language other than Japanese or English must be accompanied
by a Japanese or English translation notarized by a diplomatic mission in Japan, such asa consulate or embassy, to certify that the translation of the document is faithful to theoriginal. Diplomatic missions of some countries and regions in Japan do not certify any
translation of issued documents. In that case, translation must be notarized in homecountry. Be sure to prepare well in advance. If a translation issued by a diplomatic
mission is unavailable, a translation by the applicant’s university or applicant’s
Japanese language school is acceptable, in such a case, the translation must be affixedwith an official seal by the university or Japanese language school.
*We cannot accept the translation made by a translation company.

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⑤

Documents submitted will generally not be returned to the applicant, however,document(s) that cannot be reissued, such as a diploma, may be returned. For those
who would like to have some of the original documents submitted to be returned, there
are two ways to request the return of their documents.
< By Mail >Enclose a request for returning original document in the application packet, indicating
which document(s) they wish to have returned as well as their name, address and theirphone number to which the document should be returned. It may take up to one monthafter the submission deadline for the document to be returned to their address.
< In Person >If they wish their document(s) to be returned immediately, they are required to visit
Doshisha University with their document at the following location during the period
specified below:
Section for International Admissions, Office of International Students, International
Center, Doshisha University (Fusokan 2F, Imadegawa Campus)
For April 2025 Entry: August 21, 2024 ― September 9, 2024
For September 2025 Entry: January 22, 2025 ― February 10, 2025
Office Hours: 9:00 – 11:30, 12:30 – 17:00 (Japan Time)
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays⑥

Applicants should note that the University will not accept inadequately completed
application documents. Before submitting their documents, double check them using the“List of Required Documents”. Be sure to enclose the “List of Required Documents” aswell, after filling it out.

⑦

Any changes or retractions of the contents in the application documents will not beallowed, after the application has been accepted.

Ⅳ. Screening Process
The admission decision will be made by comprehensive consideration of applicationmaterials. The applicant may be requested to submit additional documents if necessary. Aninterview over the internet may be held or a question-and-answer email may be sent to theapplicant’s email address provided on the application form. Be sure to check the email
account so as not to miss the notification.

Ⅴ. Notification of the Results
The result of the selection will be sent out to both successful and unsuccessful applicantsby express mail on November 28, 2024 (for April 2025 entry) and May 23, 2025 (forSeptember 2025 entry) (It may take several days to be delivered.). For the successful
applicants, guidance for Initial Registration Procedures will be enclosed in the notification
packet. Applicants will not be notified of the results through the University’s notice board
or by inquiry on the phone.

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*The University shall not be liable for any circumstances incurred in the course of deliveryof the result, including, but not limited to, loss of mail and compromise of personal
information.

Section B: Registration Procedures for Successful Applicants
Ⅵ. Initial Registration ProceduresComplete the following registration procedures by the deadline. Please refer to the
instruction for Initial Registration Procedures enclosed in the “Notification of Acceptance”
for details. Admission will be denied if the registration procedures are not completed by thedeadline.
Payment of Initial Registration Fee
Applicants residing in Japan (*except Abroad Applicants)
Entry

Payment Period

April 2025

February 6, 2025 ― March 13, 2025

September 2025

August 11, 2025 ― August 27, 2025

(1) Method of Payment:
Please make telegraphic transfer from a bank counter by using the payment slip for remittanceto Doshisha University.
(2) Amount of Payment:
Prescribed amount of Initial Registration Fee must be paid. Details will be in the instructions
for Initial Registration Procedures.
*As soon as the University has confirmed the receipt of the fee, an “Admission Certificate” will
be sent to the applicant.
Applicants residing outside Japan (*including Abroad Applicants)
Successful applicants will be required to complete the Initial Registration Procedures as below.
These procedures may change. Please follow the guidance provided in the “Notification of
Acceptance and Initial Registration Procedures” to be sent to successful applicants.
There will be three steps for the initial registration. In these steps, payment of fees must be
done from a bank counter. Details for method of payment and amount of payment will be givenin the instructions for Initial Registration Procedures.
Entry

Payment Deadline [Step 1－①]/ Submission Deadline [Step1－②]

April 2025

December 12, 2024

September 2025

June 17, 2025

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EntryPayment Deadline [Step 2]

April 2025

January 16, 2025

September 2025

July 10, 2025

[Step 1]
① Applicants must pay the Registration Fee by the deadline.
*Upon enrollment, the Registration Fee will be referred to as the Admission Fee.
② Applicants are also required to submit all the necessary documents to obtain a
Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for a “Student” resident status in Japan (such as
application form and materials concerning the payment of expenses for the stay inJapan). Please send those documents to the Office of International Students,
International Center by the deadline[Step 2]After confirming the payment of a Registration Fee and the documents for COE [Step1], applicants will be informed about the payment of the remaining amount of the Initial
Registration Fee by the deadline around late December (for April 2025 entry) or lateJune (for September 2025 entry). Applicants should pay the required amount, which is
the Initial Registration Fee minus the Registration Fee paid in [Step 1].
As soon as the University has confirmed the receipt of the fee, the University will apply
by proxy for the COE to the Ministry of Justice.
[Step 3]After the COE is issued, it will be sent to the applicants together with the Admission
Certificate. Upon receiving the COE and the Admission Certificate, the applicants must
apply for a “Student” visa by bringing the COE and the Admission Certificate to theJapanese Embassy or the Japanese Consulate in his/her home country.
*In certain cases, this application process may need to be modified depending onchanges in the Japanese Immigration Office regulations. The University will notify
successful applicants of any changes.
*Applicants must enter Japan with a valid “Student” visa on their passports unless they holdJapanese citizenship. Applicants who do not have a “Student” visa may have to leave Japanand then re-apply for a “Student” visa at the Japanese Embassy or Japanese Consulate.
Notes:*If applicants overpaid the transaction charge, etc. when paying the Initial Registration Fee by
overseas remittance, the excess amount will be applied to the next semester’s University Fees.
*Once received, the Admission Fee (equivalent to the Registration Fee) will not be refunded
under any circumstances. Only in the case the applicant goes through the prescribedcancellation procedure (submission of cancellation letter and return of the admission
certificate) by the deadline stated below, the amount after deduction of the Admission Fee fromthe Initial Registration Fee will be refunded to the applicant.

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EntryCancellation Deadline

April 2025

Postmarked: Monday, March 31, 2025 when sending by post

September 2025

Postmarked: Saturday, September 20, 2025 when sending by postThose who have already received the “Certificate of Eligibility” must return this to the Officeof International Students along with the prescribed cancellation procedure. For details, referto the guidance for Initial Registration Procedures.

◆ Required documentation for Certificate of Eligibility (COE) ◆Please submit the following 1 to 4 for COE application.
1. Application form for ‘COE’ <Prescribed Form>
Please refer to the example and fill out the Prescribed Form.
2. Copy of your passport
If your passport is in the process of being issued, you may submit a copy of your ID card
issued by the government or equivalent. When your passport is issued, please submit a copy
without delay.
3. Two photographs (4cm height × 3cm width)-They must be taken within 3 months prior to application, full front face without hat, plain
background, and different photograph than in your passport as well as used for theapplication for admission.
-Neither image data nor a snapshot is acceptable.
-Please write your name and birth date on the back, and paste one photo in your applicationform.
4. Documents proving your financial resources to cover necessary amount for one year
-Please choose your method of funding from (a)-(c), and submit ALL the required
documents listed below.
-Necessary amount for one year is as follows;
University Fees for one year + a minimum of \100,000 x 12 months to cover living expenses(a) A family member or a relative of the applicant (and any other person as a second
sponsor) supplies the funds(b) Applicant supplies the funds by him/herself(c) A sponsor residing in Japan supplies the funds(a) A family member or a relative of the applicant (and any other person as a second
sponsor) supplies the funds:①Statement of Financial Support (Prescribed Form) filled out by the sponsor.
②Bank Account Balance Statement (Bank Certificate) in the sponsor’s name (the balancestatement should show sufficient funds to cover the University Fee for one year and aminimum of \100,000 x 12 months to cover living expenses. It should be issued by a bankwhich is able to transfer the funds to Japan in Japanese yen).

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③Certificate of Employment (or Verification of Employment) of the sponsor (if the sponsor isself-employed: Certificate of Business Registration)④Certificate of Annual Income (or a Tax Certificate indicating the sponsor's total income forthe previous year) of the sponsor⑤Document to prove the sponsor's relationship with the applicant (one of the following:
Family Register, Birth Certificate, Resident Card or Public Certification of Kinship)
If the sponsor’s name appeared on the necessary documents is written in English, pleasesubmit a copy of passport or ID card of the sponsor.

If your acquaintance or a friend becomes your second sponsor:
Additional documents for the second sponsor are required. An explanatory note producedby the second sponsor mentioning the relationship with the applicant and a picture taken
together as well as a copy of the passport or ID card of the sponsor must be submitted.
※An acquaintance or a friend can be chosen as the second sponsor to supply a portion ofamount which the first sponsor cannot cover. Please note that a family member or a
relative should be the first sponsor of the applicant.
(b) Applicant supplies the funds by him/herself:①Bank Account Balance Statement (Bank Certificate) in the applicant’s name (the balancestatement should show sufficient funds to cover the University Fees for one year and aminimum of \100,000 x 12 months to cover living expenses. It should be issued by a bankwhich is able to transfer the funds to Japan in Japanese yen).
②Certificate of Employment (or Verification of Employment) of the applicant③Certificate of Annual Income (or a Tax Certificate indicating the applicant's total income
for the previous year) of the applicant(c) A sponsor residing in Japan supplies the funds:①Statement of Financial Support (Prescribed Form) filled out by the sponsor②Tax Certificate indicating the sponsor’s total income for the previous year (one of thefollowing: Withholding Tax Slip, (copy of) Final Income Tax Return, Residential Tax Return
or Income Tax Certificate)③Document to prove the sponsor's relationship with the applicant if the sponsor is a relativeof the applicant (one of the following: Family Register, Birth Certificate, Resident Card or
Public Certification of Kinship)

In case that the sponsor is an acquaintance or a friend, the following documents are also
required.
・A letter of explanation written by the sponsor regarding the relationship with theapplicant・A picture of the sponsor taken together with the applicant
・A photocopy of the sponsor’s passport or ID card

If the necessary amount is to be provided by a scholarship:
Please submit the ‘Scholarship Certificate’ indicating the amount, duration of thescholarship, and the name of sponsoring foundation or institution.

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＊If the scholarship cannot cover the necessary amount, submit the documents (a) (b) or(c) above as well.
＊Additional documents may be required by the Ministry of JusticeNotes:
 If you have multiple sponsors, submit the required documents for all of them.
 All the required documents except passport must be the original. We do not accept color
copy of the original document or a document downloaded from the internet.
(For passport, please submit not the original passport but a photocopy.) All the documents must be written in Japanese or English. If the original document is written
in another language, a Japanese or English translation done by a professional translationcompany must be attached.
 All documents must have been issued within 3 months prior to application.
 If five years or more have passed since you graduated from the last school or institution,

submit a resume along with the document 1 to 4. Details will be informed to the successful
applicant.

Ⅶ. Submission of Initial Registration Documents(1) Submission Date: The day of the Orientation at the office of the Faculty/Graduate
School of Science and Engineering in Kyotanabe Campus before enrollment(2) Submit to: The Office of Faculty/Graduate School of Science and Engineering,
Doshisha University (Rikagakukan 1F, Kyotanabe Campus)*Office Hours: 9:00 - 11:30, 12:30 - 17:00 (Japan Standard Time)(3) Required Documents:●Certificate of Graduation/Completion – required only for those who submitted a
Certificate of Expected Graduation/Completion at the time of application. If they wereat another university or graduate school at the time of application, and did not
graduate from or complete that university or graduate school, they must submit the“Certificate of Withdrawal”.
●Certificate of ‘Items Stated in Resident Register’ (Juminhyo Kisai jiko Shomeisho
票記載事項証明書), or ‘Certificate of Residence’ (Juminhyo

住民

住民票)

●Notification of Contact Person (Prescribed Form to be sent to successful applicants):
A contact person must be the applicant's parent or legal guardian in principle (any placeof residence accepted). This contact person must be designated to maintaincommunication with the University during the applicant's absence, and is responsible fordelivering messages/information from the University to the student.
Important Notes:
1. Students will be required to hold a “Student” resident status in principle as prescribed in
the Immigration Control and Refuge Recognition Act unless they hold Japanese citizenship.
It will not be allowed to stay on short-stay visa.
2. Permission of the COE is granted by the Ministry of Justice. If and when such permission is
not granted or unexpected expenses are incurred due to any reason, such as the delay in

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the issuance of COE, the University takes no responsibility. When the COE application isrejected, the University may deny admission. Also, students who have lost status ofresidence will be dismissed.
3. When requested by the Japanese Government, governmental offices of other countries
involved or foundations in Japan and abroad, overseas institutions having academic
exchange agreements with Doshisha University, or if the applicant has been granted ascholarship by any of the above organizations, application documents not prescribed by
Doshisha University may be accepted and screened at a time other than the normalschedule.
4. When requested by any of the organizations described above and deemed necessary byDoshisha Graduate Schools, enrollment other than April and September may be approved.
Also, with such request and necessity, a special student may be permitted to enroll for aperiod other than special students’ normal length of enrollment, which is no less than six
months and no more than one year in principle with an extension for enrollment for up to
one year possible upon screening.
5. Regarding any questions concerning the application, please contact the Section forInternational

Admissions,

OfficeofInternational

Students,

International

Center(Imadegawa Campus).

6. Admission may be denied if any of the contents of the application form or the submitted
documents is not true and correct.
Ⅷ. Fees

The University Fees and the Other Fee for the 2025 academic year will be announced on
the website when determined.
https://istc.doshisha.ac.jp/istc/en/tuition/tuition.html＜For Reference Only: 2024 Entry＞(Unit: Yen)
University Fees (annual)

Graduate

Total for the

Schoolfirst year

InitialRegistration
Fee

Registration
Fee(Admission

Tuition

Other Fee

Facilities

Academic

Fee

Association Fee

162,000

2,000

Fee)

Science andEngineering

1,189,000

694,500

200,000

825,000(1) Registration Fee (Admission Fee) is charged in the first year only. It is not charged tothose who have completed the Master’s Degree Program at Doshisha University.

(2) One half each of Tuition and Facilities Fee are charged in the Spring and Fall Semesters
respectively.

(3) Initial Registration Fee is the total of Admission Fee and one-half (for one semester) eachof Tuition, Facilities Fee, and the Other Fee,

(4) About the Academic Association: Each academic association is established with the aim ofcontributing to the education and research activities of our university through the
publication of institutional journals etc.

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(5) For University Fees in the second and third year, please refer to the following.
（Unit：Yen）
Graduate
SchoolYear

Science andSecond andEngineering

Third Year

TuitionFacilities Fee

1,025,000

162,000

Academic Association
Fee
2,000

Ⅸ. Contact Details

Regarding the curriculum
The Office of Faculty/Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Doshisha University(Rikagakukan 1F, Kyotanabe Campus)
1-3 Tatara Miyakodani, Kyotanabe-shi, Kyoto, 610-0394
TEL: +81 (0)774-65-6200 FAX: +81 (0)774-65-6800 E-mail: jt-istc@mail.doshisha.ac.jp

Regarding admissions, Status of Residence, Certificate of Eligibility and the scholarship forinternational students
Section for International Admissions, Office of International Students, International
Center, Doshisha University (Fusokan 2F, Imadegawa Campus)
Karasuma-Higashi-iru, Imadegawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8580
TEL: +81 (0)75-251-3257 FAX: +81 (0)75-251-3123 E-mail: ji-intad@mail.doshisha.ac.jp

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