Application Guideline
for Doctoral Programin Transnational Law and Policy
For October 2025 Admission

Department of International and Business Law
Graduate School of International Social Sciences
Yokohama National University
Japan【How to Apply】
Please read carefully the information in this section and follow the instructions.
All applicants must send hard copies of the application forms and other documents by post
after applying online.
In order to complete the application process, applicants need PCs connected to the internet,
printers and their own email addresses.

Outline of Application Process
Step 1 – Register
1) Visit YNU Web Application System; https://e-apply.jp/e/ynu/
2) Choose “Doctoral Program in Transnational Law and Policy”.
3) Register your name, email address, and other personal information.
4) You will receive an email that the registration process is completed.
Step 2 – Apply online
1) Complete and register the application form by logging in to the system using youremail address and date of birth at the start of the process.
2) Choose how to pay your application fee.
3) Pay the application fee.
4) Print out all the forms through the YNU Web Application System after you havereceived an email that your payment was confirmed.
Step 3 – Apply by post
1) Send all the application forms printed out and other required materials by post.
2) All the required materials sent by post must arrive at YNU by January 22, 2025.

Note:

Applicants are requested to complete both processes; online and postal application.
Please read the instructions in this application guideline and the YNU Web
Application System carefully.

Preface
The Department of International and Business Law at Yokohama National University (YNU)
launched a new doctoral program in Fall 2013 taught entirely in English. The program isdesigned to provide students with legal knowledge and practical skills needed for careers
such as international organizations and transnational civil society organizations in various
areas of global policy making. We seek motivated students from all over the world, who areeager to work in such fields.
Graduates of the Doctoral Program in Transnational Law and Policy will be able to conduct
leading-edge research and publish their research outcome at international conferences (bothacademic and policy-oriented). They will also have the opportunity to acquire high-levelresearch skills in various methods of empirical and theoretical analysis so as to enable themto produce policy-oriented papers.
Our doctoral program seeks candidates who have already obtained skills and knowledge inlaw and public policy and who have a strong motivation and the aptitude to continue studyingin the relevant area. The goal is to complete a doctoral dissertation of the highest caliber. The
degree of Doctor of Laws, Doctor of International and Business Law or Doctor of Philosophy
will be conferred upon completion of the program.

Use of ChatGPT and Other Generative AI Tools
We are urging our students to take note of the precautions concerning the use of generative
AI tools including ChatGPT. Regarding the documents necessary for our entrance
examination, please prepare and submit them based on the following reminder. In addition,international students must abide by their national and regional policies, laws, andregulations as required.

ReminderInformation entered into generative AIs could be used for AI learning or leaked to unintended
parties. Furthermore, the source of the information obtained from generative AIs is not clear
and may contain fabricated data, biased views, or ethically problematic expressions.

Regarding an application form and other necessary documents, please prepare them inaccordance with our Admission Policy and submit them at your own responsibility, ensuringthat no wrongdoing is being committed and that no discrepancies in academic skills are
suspected after admission.

ContentsHow to Apply
PrefaceUse of ChatGPT and Other Generative AI Tools

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Eligibility for Application ...................................................................................................... 1

2.

Degree(s) Conferred .............................................................................................................. 2

3.

Number of Students Admitted ............................................................................................... 2

4.

Language Requirement ......................................................................................................... 2

5.

Application Procedure .......................................................................................................... 2

6.

Selection Method................................................................................................................... 7

7.

Admissions Decision .............................................................................................................. 7

8.

Scholarships .......................................................................................................................... 7

9.

Handling of Personal Information ......................................................................................... 9

10. Applicants with Special Needs ............................................................................................. 10
11. Additional Information ....................................................................................................... 10
12. Key Dates in the Application/Enrollment Process .................................................................11
13. Tuition Waiver Program for Privately Financed International Students.............................. 12
14. Global Doctoral Program for Academic Career Support (GDACS) ..................................... 12

1.

Eligibility for Application

Applications can only be accepted from among applicants who meet one of the following profiles:(i) Applicants who obtained or are scheduled to obtain by September 30, 2025 a master’s degree or aprofessional degree from a Japanese graduate school;(ii) Applicants who obtained or are scheduled to obtain by September 30, 2025, a degree equivalent toa master’s degree or a professional degree in a country or countries other than Japan;(iii) Applicants who received education through correspondence courses provided by institutions in acountry or countries other than Japan while residing in Japan and obtained a master’s degree;(iv) Applicants who completed a program of a graduate school of a country other than Japan in its
Japanese campus recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology (MEXT) and obtained a master’s degree;(v) Applicants who completed a program of the United Nations University (UNU) and obtained amaster’s degree;(vi) Applicants who received education from a graduate school in a country or countries other than Japan,
the MEXT-recognized Japanese campus of a foreign graduate school or UNU and passed qualifying
examinations at those graduate schools, and who are recognized by the Department of Internationaland Business Law as having the appropriate academic ability equivalent or superior to a master’s
degree or a professional degree;(vii) Applicants who graduated from a Japanese university, and who have been engaged in research at auniversity or a research institute (regardless of its location) for at least two years, and who arerecognized by the Department of International and Business Law as having the appropriate academic
ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or a professional degree based on the applicant’s
research output.
(viii) Applicants who completed a 16-year program of school education from elementary school throughuniversity in a country or countries other than Japan or through correspondence courses provided byinstitutions in a country or countries other than Japan while residing in Japan, who have been
engaged in research at a university or a research institute (regardless of its location) for at least two
years, and who are recognized by the Department of International and Business Law as having theappropriate academic ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or a professional degree
based on the applicant’s research output.
(ix) Applicants who do not meet any one of the profiles (i) through (viii) above, who have beenrecognized by the Department of International and Business Law in their individual application
eligibility assessment process as having an ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or aprofessional degree, and who are at least 24 years old or will be 24 years old by September 30, 2025.
Notes:(1) Applicants who meet the eligibility profile (vi) must contact the Graduate School Affairs Office byNovember 7, 2024.
(2) The Department of International and Business Law will individually assess the eligibility of
applicants who meet profiles (vii) through (ix) prior to application.
(3) A non-Japanese applicant must be eligible to stay in Japan under the Immigration Control andRefugee Recognition Act, in a category permitting them to pursue higher education in Japan, when
they commence their study under this program.

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2.

Degree(s) Conferred
Doctor of Laws, Doctor of International and Business Law, or Doctor of Philosophy

3.

Number of Students Admitted
The Department of International and Business Law plans to admit only a small number of students
to the Transnational Law and Policy Program.

4.

Language Requirement
All the lectures and seminars will be conducted in English and therefore, students are expected tohave an appropriate command of English.

5.

Application Procedure
5-1 Required Materialsa) Completed Application Form
Type your name, citizenship, gender, date of birth, address, phone, email address, educationaland employment history, an English proficiency test score (TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS), GPA (ifavailable), two academic referees1, intended field of study, list of research papers2, and doctoral
thesis advisor(s) of your choice3, etc.
1. Provide the names, affiliations, addresses, work phones and official email addresses of thereferees. See section j) below.
2. List both published and unpublished research papers. Provide bibliographic information.
3. Select an intended doctoral thesis advisor from the below list:
For more information, please see https://www.iblaw.ynu.ac.jp/english/faculty/
Name

Research Field

FUJITA Daichi

International Law

KABASHIMA Hiromi

Political Science, International Relations

KOBAYASHI Takaaki

Development Cooperation Policy

SASAOKA Manami

Commercial Law

SHIGA Hiroaki

International Administration

SEKINE Takemasa

Economic Law, Trade Law

YAMAMOTO Nobuaki

Philosophy of Law

2b) Statement of Purpose
The statement should address three concerns (in approximately 1,000 words):- Describe one research problem, project or area for doctoral study that excites you.
- How has your background prepared you to pursue such a research problem?
- How can the doctoral program at YNU help you realize your interests and goals?
c) Writing Samples
Submit a copy of your master’s thesis, articles published in academic journals, or working
papers along with an English summary. You can submit up to three writing samples. If you do
not have any one of the above, submit a summary of the research/study you have carried out so
far in English.
d) Academic Transcripts for Graduate Education
Academic transcripts must include the school’s official seal or signature. Be sure to submit also
the standards for grade assessment. If a course title, a grade or any other information in thetranscripts contains codes or abbreviations, an explanation should be attached.
Submit certificates pertaining to your Eligibility for Application. Applicants who meet theeligibility profiles (vii), (viii) and (ix) should submit academic transcripts for undergraduate
education instead.
e) Certificate of Graduation
The certificate of graduation (or prospective graduation) must include the school’s official sealor signature. Applicants who graduated from a school in a country other than Japan and obtained
a master’s degree should also submit the certificate of degree conferment unless the degree
conferment can be confirmed on academic transcripts.
Submit certificates pertaining to your Eligibility for Application. Applicants who meet theeligibility profile (vi) must submit the certificate of passing qualifying examinations and havethe appropriate academic ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or a professional
degree. Applicants who meet the eligibility profiles (vii) and (viii) must submit the certificate
of graduation (or prospective graduation) from the undergraduate school. Applicants who meetthe eligibility profile (ix) must submit the certificate of graduation (or prospective graduation)or the certificate of enrollment period (or the prospective enrollment period) pertaining to thelast school attended.
f) Academic Transcripts for Undergraduate Education
Applicants who meet the eligibility profiles (vii), (viii) and (ix) must submit academictranscripts for undergraduate education. Academic transcripts must include the school’s official
seal or signature. Be sure to submit also the standards for grade assessment. If a course title, agrade, or any other information in the transcripts contains codes or abbreviations, an explanation
should be attached.

3g) Certification of English Language Proficiencyi) TOEFL Score
The official score report of tests conducted in January 2023 or later must be sent to Yokohama
National University via the Educational Testing Service (ETS). YNU’s institution code is 0410
and the department code is 99. Please make sure that the report reaches YNU by the application
deadline.
ii) IELTS(Academic Module)
The Test Report Form must be sent directly from IELTS to Yokohama National University. You
can request to send IELTS results directly by selecting Yokohama National University on theirwebsite. Please make sure that the official score report reaches YNU by the application deadline.
Visit the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) website for details of theprocedure including the estimated process time. Unless your IELTS result arrives at YNU by
the deadline, YNU won’t accept your application. Please make a note of the date when you
make arrangement and enclose it in the application documents.
iii) IELTS ONLINEYNU accepts IELTS Online results of Academic Module. IELTS Online results are provided inan electronic format. You need to download the result, print it out and then send it with otheradmission documents.
iv) TOEIC Score
An original Official Score Certificate must be submitted along with application documents to
the Graduate School Affairs Office.
Applicants who completed their bachelor or master’s degree in English as the medium of
instruction may, instead of these official test scores, provide an official letter from the university
certifying that English was the language of instruction.
h) Documents Demonstrating the Applicant’s Nationality and Residence Status
Applicants must provide a proof of their nationality and their potential eligibility to reside inJapan once admitted. Normally, a copy of passport should suffice for this purpose. If theapplicant resides in Japan, copies of both sides of your Residence Card issued by Ministry ofJustice should also be submitted.
i) Certificate of Employment (for Eligibility Profiles (vii) and (viii) only)
Applicants who meet the eligibility profiles (vii) and (viii) must submit the certificate of theiremployment at a university or a research institute (in Japan or elsewhere) for at least two years.
j) Two Letters of Recommendation
Two faculty members of the school you last attended, typically the graduate school where you
earned or will earn a master’s degree, must write letters of recommendation. You must provide
at least one referee, typically your academic supervisor, with the writing samples you submit(see section c) above) and ask him/her to comment on them. Each of the letters must be placedin a sealed envelope.

4k) Receipt of the Application Fee (JPY 5,000)
The application fee must be paid by credit card or China UnionPay card through the YNU web
application system. The fee can be paid only after your eligibility is confirmed by the Graduate
School Affairs Office. You will be requested to enter your email address when making theapplication fee payment. Make sure to enter the same email address as the one you entered forthe web application. You will receive a payment confirmation email. Include a copy of yourpayment confirmation with your application documents.
Notes:
1. The fees for making payments must be paid by the applicant.
2. The application fee will not be refunded once the application procedure is completed, except
in the following circumstances:- Where the payment was made, but the application was not made (either by non-submissionof the application materials or by non-acceptance of the materials).
- Where double payment of the fee was made.
＊ Even in the above circumstances, if you want us to refund the application fee to an accountof a bank outside of Japan, it cannot be refunded (because the foreign remittancecommission needs to be paid by an applicant, and the amount of this commission exceeds
the application fee).
3. Applicants, who have been nominated for scholarship programs designated by YNU, areexempt from the application fee. To qualify for exemption, a copy of scholarship certificate
must be submitted along with the application documents. If you have further questions about
the application fee, please contact the Graduate School Affairs Office.
l) Two (2) photos (40mm x 30mm)
Photos should be taken within the 3 months prior to the application. Make sure photos present
full head from top of hair to bottom of chin.

Important Points on Completing Applications Materials and Submitting Your Application(1) The application procedure depends on the individual’s eligibility profile.
(2) Do not use nicknames or abbreviations when writing your name on application
documents. You must write your name in English as it appears in your passport.
(3) No changes to any of the documents are allowed after submission.
(4) For non-English documents, the document-issuing school or authority must provide a
corresponding English translation of the original language. If the school or authority
does not provide such a service, the documents must be translated and verified by anoutside translation service and certified to be the same as those issued by the school or
authority. Be sure to submit both the original documents and the certified translations.
(5) Application documents submitted cannot be returned.
(6) If, after admission, it is discovered that any of the documents have been falsified or any
necessary materials or documents have been omitted, admission will be cancelled, even5

in the event that the candidate has already been admitted to the university.
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Submitting the Application Materials

The online application form must be completed during the period between January 8 and 15, 2025.
Required materials including printed application form must be sent by post.
a) From Outside Japan:
Application materials must be sent by EMS or by an international courier with a tracking system.
The materials must be received by the YNU Graduate School Affairs Office by January 22, 2025.
Any material that has arrived after the date will not be accepted.
b) In Japan:
Place all the application materials in a K-2 (kakugata nigou) size envelope (240 mm x 332 mm) ora letter-sized envelope (215.9 mm x 279.4 mm) and send it with registered express mail (kakitome
sokutatsu yubin). The materials must be received by the YNU Graduate School Affairs Office by
January 22, 2025.
Note: Online Application Eligibility Assessment
Applicants who meet the eligibility profiles (vii), (viii) and (ix) are requested to register
their information during the period between November 7 and 14, 2024. In addition, thefollowing materials must arrive at the YNU Graduate School Affairs Office by November
22, 2024.
 Printed application forms
 Academic transcripts (for undergraduate education)
 Certificate of graduation/certificate of (prospective) enrollment period Certificate of employment [for eligibility profiles (vii) and (viii) only]
Note: Application materials will not be accepted if they are incomplete or if they reach the
Graduate School Affairs Office after the application deadline. Please be sure to apply earlyin full consideration of the traffic and postal conditions.
c) Mailing Address:
Graduate School Affairs Office
Graduate School of International Social Sciences
Yokohama National University
79-4 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama, Japan 240-8501
Telephone: +81 45 339 3659
Email: int.gakumu-all@ynu.ac.jp

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Selection Method

Candidates will be screened based on the submitted materials, i.e. application form, academic transcripts,
certificate of English language proficiency, etc. In addition, the applicants in document screening may
be invited for an interview to ascertain their academic capabilities. The interview will take place via theInternet. Accordingly, the interviewees must be able to avail themselves of computer facilities withcamera and microphone functions, as well as fast Internet connection. The interview will be conducted
in English and last for approximately 30 minutes. Interview announcements will be notified by email
before February 10, 2025.
7.

Admissions Decision

Admissions decisions will be announced on February 28, 2025, by posting the identification number ofthe successful candidates at the following URL: https://www.gsiss.ynu.ac.jp/english
The information will be posted on this website for about one week after the initial announcement. The
successful candidates will subsequently receive an official letter of acceptance and other enrollmentrelated documents via digital files. The identification number will be notified to all applicants via email
once the acceptance of their application is confirmed. YNU will not respond to any enquiries regarding
the results of the screening process via telephone, email or otherwise.
8.

Scholarships

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho, MEXT: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology) Scholarship (hereafter, “MEXT scholarship”) and Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship(Gakushu Shoreihi) for Privately Financed International Students are available for international students
enrolled full-time in the program.
(1) MEXT Scholarship
The Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) offers scholarships and international
travel expenses for international students who study in higher education institutions, selected on
the recommendation of:
1) a Japanese embassy or consulate general (Embassy Recommendation), and2) the Japanese university in which the student plans to be enrolled if he/she is privatelyfinanced and wishes to arrive in Japan just before enrollment.

1) Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation)
Scholarship recipients are recruited and initially screened by a Japanese embassy or consulate
general, depending on the country. The application process differs by country, therefore pleaseinquire at the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country for details.
For more information, check the MEXT and YNU websites.
https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/06032818.htm
https://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/admissions/scholarship/mext

2) Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship (University Recommendation)
University Recommendation is a type of selection that students are recommended to MEXT
by the Japanese university which will accept you as a research student.
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If you wish to be recommended under the “General” category, please read the following
websitehttps://global.ynu.ac.jp/en/admissions/mext_research-university/(2) JASSO Scholarship
1) Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Honors Scholarship (Gakushu Shoreihi) for Privately
Financed International Students by Pre-arrival Admission (University Recommenders)[Must be applied for after matriculation.]
Japan Student Services Organization (hereafter "JASSO") offers MEXT Honors Scholarship for
Privately Financed International Students who attend a university or other institution of higher
education in Japan. In conjunction with this scholarship, JASSO sponsors a reservation programthat sets aside scholarships allotments for privately financed international students who enroll ina graduate school in Japan directly from overseas (i.e. applicants do not have to visit Japan before
enrollment). Privately financed international students who enroll in YNU’s Doctoral Program inTransnational Law and Policy meet these criteria.
The scholarship (graduate level) is paid in the monthly amount determined for that traditional
Japanese school year (April-March). The amount is subject to change each year. For reference,
the monthly stipend for the 2023-2024 school year is 48,000 yen.
After a scholarship has been reserved for an applicant, it is awarded for a certain period that isbased on the time that the applicant enrolls in a Japanese graduate school. For students enrollingin Doctoral Program in Transnational Law and Policy in October 2025, duration of the scholarshipis six months, from October 2025 to March 2026. Students need to compete for the
Monbukagakusho (regular) Honors Scholarships or other scholarships for privately financed
international students during the subsequent period. All applications must be processed through
YNU. Direct applications from students will not be accepted.
The 2025-2026 application for MEXT Honors Scholarship must be made after matriculation.
For more information, check the JASSO website below:
https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/ryugaku/scholarship_j/shoreihi/about.html
2) MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
Privately financed international students studying at YNU are eligible to apply for MEXT Honors
scholarships offered by JASSO. Application for the scholarship should be made throughuniversity recommendation. Please note that the JASSO scholarship is highly competitive.
(3) Other Scholarship
There are some scholarships from Private organizations and Non-governmental organizations,which international students can apply for after matriculation. However, both the number ofrecipients and the amount paid are limited. For further information, please contact the Financial
Support Section of the Student Support Division after being admitted to YNU.

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Scholarships from Foreign Government, private organizations and non-governmentalorganizations
1) Foreign Government Scholarships
Foreign Government Scholarships are available for those who are sent to Japan to study by thegovernment of their home country. Please inquire at the relevant authority in your country fordetails.
The foreign government scholarship recipients will receive priority in their housing application
for a furnished room with internet connection in the Ooka International Residence, from Ooka
International Residence the average commute to YNU is 40 minutes.
2) Scholarships from private organizations and non-governmental organizations in Japan
Please note that these scholarships are highly competitive.
For more information, check the YNU website below:
https://global.ynu.ac.jp/en/support/tuition_scholarship/
Scholarships from private organizations and non -governmental organizations in yourhome country
You can apply on your own.
[Important Points on other scholarships related to the MEXT scholarship or MEXT Honors
Scholarship]
The MEXT scholarship or MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International
Students cannot be awarded to students scheduled to receive any other scholarship.
9.

Handling of Personal Information
Personal information will be handled in accordance with the "Act on the Protection of Personal
Information" and the "Regulations Concerning the Protection of Personal Information held by
Yokohama National University.
(1) Information of an applicant including result of entrance examination and personal information
written in application materials will be used for the selection for admission to the University
and the following purposes.
(i)Communicating with successful applicants (sending materials related to scholarships,
insurance and other benefits, events after enrollment, etc., and student co-op materials) andenrollment procedures.

(ii) Class placement after enrollment and documentation of benefits such as entrance fee waiver(except for international students) and tuition fee waiver upon application by the applicant.
(iii) educational affairs after enrollment (student registration management, academic advising,etc.)(iv) Public relations and various surveys and research by the University (including surveys andanalysis to improve admissions selection methods and university education).
(v) Personal information of enrolled students may be disclosed to the extent necessary for theregistration processes of the Alumni Association and Alumnae Association, which areaffiliated organizations of the University.
9(2) When using the information in the various operations described in (1) above, some of theoperations may be performed by contractors engaged by the University (hereinafter referred toas "Contractors"). YNU will provide all or part of the personal information to the Contractor
to the extent necessary to perform the work entrusted to the Contractor. The Contractor will be
required to maintain confidentiality and will be prohibited from using the information for any
other purpose in accordance with the Confidentiality Agreement.
10. Applicants with Special Needs
Applicants with physical and mental disabilities (including those who came to possess suchdisabilities due to an accident, etc. after their application was accepted) may require special support
in conducting their studies. They should consult YNU before application, where applicable.
Contact Information:

Graduate School Affairs Office
Yokohama National University
79-4 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama, Japan 240-8501
Telephone: +81-45-339-3659
Email: int.gakumu-all@ynu.ac.jp

11. Additional Information
Enrollment Process(1) The successful candidate must complete the enrollment procedure before May 22, 2025. For
details, please refer to the enrollment-related documents, which will be sent to successful
candidates along with the official letter of acceptance.
(2) University Fees
Admission fee (as of April 2024): JPY 282,000 (paid only in the first year).
Annual tuition (as of April 2024): JPY 535,800.
The university fees are subject to revision. A revised fee structure will be applied to all students
after the revision. Detailed information regarding the university fees will be provided along withthe letter of acceptance. Applicants, who qualify for scholarship programs designated by YNU, areexempt from these fees.
Certificate of Eligibility
You will need to obtain a necessary status of residence (normally “student” visa) to enter YNU. To
get the visa, you will need to obtain the “Certificate of Eligibility (CoE)” from an Immigration
Bureau in Japan.
As for details, please check the YNU website.
https://global.ynu.ac.jp/en/admissions/before_enrolment/1012. Key Dates in the Application/Enrollment Process
After completing the web application forms, download, and print them. Put the printed application
forms and other documents (to be sent by postal mail) in one envelope and send them by post.
Applicants with eligibility (i) to (v) (See page 1)
January 8 - 15, 2025

Completing Online Application and the Payment of Fee

January 22, 2025

All the required materials must arrive at the Graduate School Affairs
OfficeBy February 10, 2025

Notification to Candidates for Interviews (where applicable)

February 12-13, 2025

Online Interviews (where applicable)

February 28, 2025

Announcement of the Results

October 1, 2025

Official enrollment

Applicants with eligibility (vi) to (ix) (See page 1)
November 7 - 14, 2024

Online Application Eligibility Assessment
Applicants under the eligibility profile vi), vii), viii) and ix) must
submit the requisite materials including the eligibility assessment
application form by EMS or other courier service. Fee payment is notnecessary at this juncture.

December 17, 2024

Confirmation of Application Eligibility

January 8 - 15, 2025

Completing Online Application and the Payment of Fee

January 22, 2025

All the required materials must arrive at the Graduate School Affairs
OfficeBy February 10, 2025

Notification to Candidates for Interviews (where applicable)

February 12-13, 2025

Online Interviews (where applicable)

February 28, 2025

Announcement of the Results

October 1, 2025

Official enrollment

1113. Yokohama National University Tuition Waiver Program for Privately Financed International
Students
Those who wish to receive the waiver, please check the YNU website.
https://global.ynu.ac.jp/en/support/tuition_scholarship/
14. (Applicable to those who enroll in and after April 2024) Global Doctoral Program for Academic
Career Support (GDACS)The Global Doctoral Program for Academic Career Support (GDACS) is a doctoral program forfaculty members of universities in emerging nations. The long-term objective of this program is tocontribute to the improvement of the quality of education and research at partner and otherinstitutions and to the promotion of joint research with YNU by providing opportunities for theirfaculty members and researchers to study abroad and earn a doctoral degree.
Applicants do not need to pay an application fee. Successful applicants are exempt from admission
and tuition fees.
Applicants should submit the following documents after confirming their eligibility.
1. Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s current institution (Form 1)
2. Letter of recommendation from the academic advisor at YNU (Form 2)
For more details, please refer to the YNU website below. Application forms can also be downloaded
from the website.
https://global.ynu.ac.jp/en/admissions/gdacs/*If you want to apply for GDACS, you should do so within the application period of the Doctoral
Program in Transnational Law and Policy.

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