FAQ
Requirements
Q1

I am not sure of my applicant type.

A1

Please refer to the section 2. (1) of the Application Guidelines.
We do not provide the application documents to those who cannot determine the applicatnt type bythemselves.

Q2

I am a graduate of XXX University, am I eligible to apply?

A2

Applicants who are not affiliated with a university, research institute, etc. at the time of application
are not eligible to apply.

Q3

I am a foreigner currently enrolled in a Japanese university. Am I eligible to apply?

A3

Applications can only be submitted from "foreign" universities. Students currently enrolled in aJapanese university are not eligible to apply.

Q4I am currently enrolled in a master's program. Am I eligible to apply to the type 1?

A4

Undergraduate and graduate students do not qualify as persons conducting independent research.

Q5

I would like to apply as a privately financed research student while enrolled at my current university.

A5

The Privately Financed Research Student Program requires the student to have graduated from auniversity (undergraduate) at the time of admission.

Proposed supervisor
Q1

Is it necessary to obtain informal consent from my preffered supervisor in advance?

A1

You do not need to obtain informal consent for applicant type 4. (You can make your own informal
consent if you would like.)
In the case of applicant types (2), (6) and (7), prior informal consent is required. Please contact yourpreferred supervisor by yourself.

Q2

I would like to obtain an informal consent from the supervisor of my choice, so please provide me withhis/her contact information.

A2

Please check the information yourself from our University's website.
Educational Affairs Division cannot give you contact information for faculty members even when you
could not find in our website.

Application Documents
Q1

I need my application documents as soon as possible.

A1

Application documents will only be given to those who inquire during the application period andwhose applicant type has been confirmed. No documents will be given to those who have notconfirmed their type outside of the application period. We do not answer any questions regarding thedocuments outside of the application period.

Q2

How do I fill out the application form?

A2

Educational Affairs Division and the Graduate School do not provide guidance on how to fill out
application documents. In addition, we do not conduct any individual prior confirmation of thecontents of your documents.

Q3

I would like to submit my documents by e-mail.

A3

All application documents must be submitted in original. Email submissions will not be accepted.

Q4

Is it acceptable for the study program to be written in English?

A4

Acceptance or rejection will be determined by each graduate school.

Q5

When are the documents sent?

A5

Application documents will be accepted only during the application period specified in the application
guidelines. All applications must reach the Educational Affairs Division no later than the due date.

Q6

How do I mail the documents?

A6

No vendor is specified as long as the original documents arrive at the Educational Affairs Division
within the time frame. （Please check the means of delivery from your country/region.)

Q7

Since I learned Japanese through self-study, I do not have a Japanese teacher assigned to me.
(Evaluation by Japanese teacher)

A7

Please ask someone who can judge your Japanese language ability. It does not have to be the teacher
who taught you Japanese.

Examination Fees
Q1

Am I eligible for an examination fee waiver?

A1

Please refer to the section 3.(3) Application Fees in the Application Guidelines and make your own
decision.

Q2

I am an examination fee waiver student, but I paid the exam fee by mistake.

A2

Due to the system, the examination fee is non-refundable.