Application Guidelines for Doctor’s Course
April 2023

Graduate School of Environmental, Life,
Natural Science and Technology

OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY

【Division of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology of the Graduate Schoolof Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology (Doctor’s Course) admission
policy】①

Applicants we seek
The Division of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology (Doctor’s Course) seeks applicantswith consciousness and motivation, based upon Okayama University’s objectives of ‘talent capable ofcollaborating with various fellow stakeholders, solve problems in a practical manner, make logical andmultifaceted inquiries, and skilfully integrate them on a deep level’ and ‘building a new paradigm for thesustainable advancement of human society’ (a new paradigm as a centre of learning). In particular, we arelooking for:1． Individuals with an interest in the relationship between humans and nature, and a strong desire tocontribute to local and international society;2． Individuals who can master the fundamentals of their major field of study and have a strong sense of
purpose to challenge advanced research fields;
3． Individuals who can think and act for themselves with a strong desire to learn;
4． Individuals who can demonstrate leadership in research and have a strong desire to play an active roleinternationally;
5． Individuals with a rich knowledge of culture and ethics, the necessary expertise for the sustainable
development of civilization and the language skills to be active internationally;
6． Individuals with a strong desire to acquire advanced expertise based on scientific knowledge for thesustainable development of the global environment and elucidation of life phenomena;
7． Individuals with an interest in fields other than their own specialization as well as a desire to acquire a
broad range of knowledge and perspectives.

② Basic policy for the selection of applicants
We are seeking students in both Japan and abroad who are motivated to acquire cutting-edge knowledge andskills in specialized fields, as well as basic academic skills other than their own specialization, and then fully
utilize them in an integrated manner. These students are further expected to demonstrate creativity, originality
in identifying problems, deep insight, and strong communication skills, and thereby make great leaps in scientificand technological developments, and open up new fields of academic endeavour. Document screening and oral
examinations will be used to evaluate basic academic ability in the field of specialization and the ability toidentify and solve problems. Applicants will then be selected and accepted according to the standards and criteria
established for each degree program and examination method (General Entrance Examination, Special Entrance
Examination for International Students, Special Entrance Examination for Overseas International Students).
③ Entrance examinations
The Division of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology (Doctor’s Course) will conduct thefollowing entrance examinations to secure a diverse student body and to verify the basic academic skills requiredfor degree acquisition.
(1) General Entrance Examination
A Document screening and an oral examination are required. In the Document screening, multiple
faculty members verify from various perspectives applicants’ acquired expertise and career plans by thetime of examination. In the oral examination, applicants’ basic academic skills in specialization and theability to identify and solve problems are comprehensively evaluated for each field of education andresearch they wish to pursue.
(2) Entrance Examination for International Students
This consists of a Document screening and an academic examination (oral). In the Document screening,
multiple faculty members verify from various perspectives applicants’ acquired expertise, career plan, andprerequisite cultural adaptation and financial status by the time of examination. In the oral academic
examination, applicants’ acquired expertise, career plan, and prerequisite cultural adaptation and financial
status by the time of examination will be evaluated for each field of education and research they wish to
pursue.
(3) Special Entrance Examination for Overseas International Students
A Document screening is required. In the Document screening, multiple faculty members verify frommultiple perspectives applicants’ acquired expertise, career plan, and prerequisite cultural adaptation andfinancial status by the time of examination for each field of education and research they wish to pursue.

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Table. Three components of academic ability for the Doctor’s Course
Entrance
examination
classification

Knowledge and skills

Ability to think, judge andexpress oneself

Attitude towards learningby own initiative andworking with diverse
peopleGeneralEntrance
Examination◎

Document screening
Written Examination
Oral examination☆

Oral examination○

Oral examination

Entrance
Examination
forInternational
Students☆

Document screening
Oral examination◎

Oral examination○

Oral examination

SpecialEntrance
Examination
for Overseas
International
Students☆

Document screening◎

Document screening○

Document screening(Note) ◎, ○,☆ denote factors of special importance, importance, and overall judgment, respectively.
The material for each element is the ‘main material’ and may be used for other elements as well.

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Degree Program after Admission
The establishment of the Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology in April 2023 hasbeen approved.
In this Application Guidelines, entrance examinations are conducted according to the "Unit of the examination (Department)"
shown in the center of the table below, and successful applicants will be required to take coursework specified in the
Degree Program curricula corresponding to the "Unit of the examination (Department)" once they are admitted.
In the following application guidelines, the " Unit of the examination (Department)" will be referred to as "Department".

【 Doctor’s Course】
Division

Unit of the examination (Department)

Degree Program

Mathematics
Physics
Human Ecology
Computer Science
Information and Communication Systems

Advanced Science andElectrical and Electronic Engineering

Technology

Intelligent Mechanical Systems
Advanced Mechanics
Urban Environment Development
Sustainable Society Studies (*)(*Research Area: Urban and Transport Planning,
Water Environment and Sanitation)
Chemistry
Environmental, Life,

Material and Energy Science

Natural Science andApplied Chemistry

Technology

Earth System Science

Innovative Chemistry

Rural Environment Management
Environmental Ecology
Sustainable Society Studies (*)(*Research Area: Solid Waste Management and Recycling)
Biofunctional Chemistry

Earth, Environmental and

Plant Stress Science

Life Sciences

Plant Science
Animal Science
Biological Sciences
Analytical Planetary Chemistry
Experimental Planetary Physics
Interdisciplinary Science

Interdisciplinary Science
Degree program names are tentative.

(*) Successful applicants of the Department of Sustainable Society Studies: Degree programs vary depending on the Research Area.

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Contents
Ⅰ Admission Quota
Ⅱ Application Guidelines for Entrance Examination
Ⅱ-1 Eligibility for Application,
Application Eligibility Screening,
Application of Persons with Disabilities
Ⅱ-2 Application Procedures, Methods for Selection of Entrants
Ⅲ Guidelines for Screening for Advancement
Ⅲ-1 Eligibility for Application
Ⅲ-2 Application Procedures, Methods for Screening for Advancement

Ⅳ Announcement of Successful Applicants, Admission Procedures, OtherⅤ Address for Submission of Documents / Inquiries
Ⅵ List of Faculty members-5-I．Admission Quota

Division

Department

Admission Quota

RemarkMathematics◎

Physics◆

Human Ecology
Computer Science
Information and Communication Systems◎

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringIntelligent Mechanical Systems
Advanced Mechanics
Urban Environment Development

Environmental, Life, Natural
Science and Technology

Sustainable Society Studies(Research Area: Urban and Transport Planning,
Water Environment and Sanitation)◆

Chemistry◎

Material and Energy Science

◆
A few

Applied Chemistry◎◎

Earth System Science
Rural Environment Management
Environmental Ecology
Sustainable Society Studies(Research Area: Solid Waste Management and Recycling)◆

Biofunctional Chemistry
Plant Stress Science
Plant Science
Animal Science
Biological Sciences◎

Analytical Planetary Chemistry
Experimental Planetary Physics◎

Interdisciplinary Science
For detailed information on supervisors, please refer to the following website and “ Ⅴ List of Faculty members".

◎･･･Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology
https://www.gnst.okayama-u.ac.jp/ja/profile/gnst_kyouin/◆･･･Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science
https://www.gels.okayama-u.ac.jp/profile/index.html-6-

(1) Some faculty members may only teach classes and not provide research supervision. Please contact the faculty member you wish to
apply in advance to confirm.
(2) This table is current at the time of preparation of the application guideline and subject to change.
(3) If you do not know the contact information of the faculty member you wish to apply to, please send e-mail to "Ⅴ Address for
Submission of Documents / Inquiries".
(4) The Admission Quota includes number of the Screening for Advancement.

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II．Application Guidelines for Entrance Examination(Time of Enrollment: April 2023)

II-1 Eligibility for Application, Application Eligibility Screening,
Application of Persons with Disabilities
1. Eligibility for Application
Those to whom any of the following items is applicable, or is expected to be applicable by March 2023.
(1) Have a master’s or professional degree.
(2) Have been awarded a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or professional degree abroad.
(3) Have taken a correspondence course of education provided by a foreign school in Japan and have been awarded a
degree equivalent to a master’s or professional degree.
(4) Have completed a program in Japan provided by an educational institution that is positioned as having graduate
programs under the relevant foreign education system and which is designated separately by the Japanese Ministerof Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and who have been awarded a degree equivalent to amaster’s or professional degree.
(5) Have completed the program at United Nations University and have been awarded a degree equivalent to a master’s degree.
(6) Have completed a curriculum at a foreign school, an educational institution that has received the designation underitem (4), or the United Nations University, who have passed an examination or a screening equivalent to those
stipulated in Article 16-2 of Standards for the Establishment of Graduate Schools, and who are deemed to haveacademic ability equivalent to or greater than that of a master’s degree holder.
(7) Are designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
(8) Are deemed to have academic ability equal to or greater than that of a master’s or professional degree holder by the
Graduate School through an individual admission eligibility screening and who have reached the age of 24 years.
Note 1: Applicants who are expected to complete a master’s program or master’s course at Okayama University in
March 2023 must apply following “III Guidelines for Screening for Advancement” .
Note 2: Those who “are designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology” specified
in item (7) above refers to applicants who meet any of the following conditions, and who have the experienceof engaging in research in a university or research institution for more than 2 years after graduation orcompletion of university or other institution, with research achievements, such as published books, academic
papers, academic lectures, academic reports, or patents, which are considered to be equivalent to or higher
than a master’s thesis. (It is necessary to apply Application Eligibility Screening. See “2 Application

Eligibility Screening”.)
1) Those who graduated from a university.
2) Those who have completed 16 years of school education in a foreign country or who have completed 16 yearsof school education in Japan by taking a correspondence course of education provided by a foreign school.
Note 3: Those who “are deemed to have academic ability equal to or greater than that of a master’s or professional
degree holder by the Graduate School through an individual admission eligibility screening” specified in theitem above refers to applicants who have passed an academic proficiency test (written and oral examinations)and an interview that the Graduate Schools provides as the screening of the eligibility for application after
document screening. (It is necessary to apply Application Eligibility Screening. See “2 Application Eligibility

Screening”.) However, when an applicant’s ability can be confirmed based on the documents submitted, theapplicant will be exempted from the written examination.
The date, method, and other information related to the academic ability test and the interview will be assigned
to cases individually.

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2. Application Eligibility Screening
For those applicants who fall under item (7) or (8) specified in the previously described “1 Eligibility for Application”,
we conduct application eligibility screenings before application.
For additional details related to the Eligibility for Application item (7) or (8), see Notes 2 and 3 in “1 Eligibility for
Application.”

1) How to obtain the forms for Application Eligibility Screening
Please obtain the forms for submission by requesting them by mail or distributing them over the “V Address for
Submission of Documents / Inquiries”.
(Please refer to the “V Address for Submission of Documents / Inquiries”, (2) How to request application documents
by mail.)Some of the forms can be downloaded from our website.

2) How to submit documents required for Application Eligibility Screening
The applicants must submit the documents required for the application eligibility screening specified in Provision 5 to “V
Address for Submission of Documents / Inquiries” by no later than each last date stated in the “3) Acceptance Periodof Documents for Application Eligibility Screening".

In case you submit
documents directly to thecounter

The acceptance hour is 8:30–17:00.
*Except Saturday, Sunday, National holidays and 12:00 to13:00
of each day

Documents must be sent by “Registered, Express Mail”.

In case you submit
documents by mailWrite “Enc. Documents for Application Eligibility Screening forDoctoral Program of Graduate School of Environmental, Life,
Natural Science and Technology” in red on the envelope.

3) Acceptance Period of Documents for Application Eligibility Screening
April 2023 Enrollment(January Application)

December 15, 2022 to December 16, 2022

April 2023 Enrollment(February Application)

January 17, 2023 to January 18, 2023

4) Address for Submission of Documents
Please submit all documents required to “V Address for Submission of Documents / Inquiries”.

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Documents Required for Application

Remarks〈1〉Form of Eligibility for Application

Use the forms prescribed by the Graduate School.

Use the form prescribed by the Graduate School.

〈2〉Record of Academic Performance(Briefly describe objective findings from research results
relevant to the field of major.)
Submit the following papers etc. on the achievement listed in<2> Record of Academic Performance.

〈3〉Offprint or a copy of academic papers etc.

For academic papers: attach an offprint or a copy.
In the case of presentations: attach a summary or an abstract
for research presentations.

Use the form prescribed by the Graduate School.

〈4〉Certificate of Research Participation(The form must be completed by the institution with which theapplicant is affiliated.)〈5〉Academic Transcript(of last completed education)〈6〉Graduation Certificate(of last completed education)

Submit a transcript issued by the president of the final schoolfrom which the applicant graduated.

Submit a graduation certificate issued by the president of the
final school from which the applicant graduated.

Note. Documents <1>, <2>, <4>, <5>, and <6> must be submitted in original. For documents<5> and <6>, a copyof the original document verified by the issuer is acceptable.

6) Result of the Eligibility Screening
The result of the eligibility screening will be notified through your prospective supervisor on the following dates..

April 2023 Enrollment(January Application)

January 25, 2023 (to be determined)

April 2023 Enrollment(February Application)

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3. Application of Persons with Disabilities
Applicants with disabilities might need special considerations when taking examinations and classes. Consult with us
in the way described below before application.
Have a consultation as early as possible, considering the time necessary to inform you of the results of the consultationand take necessary measures based on special considerations.

April 2023 Enrollment(January Application)

December 16, 2022

April 2023 Enrollment(February Application)

January 18, 2023

Deadline of Consultation

Request a “Form of Preliminary Consultation for Application”, and consult with
Method of Consultationa doctor’s medical certificate and (for only those who have been issued) a copyof the handbook for people with disabilities.

Request to:Please request or consult with the “V Address for Submission of Documents /Consult with:

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II-2. Application Procedures, Methods for Selection of Entrants
1. Application Procedures
Applicants must contact a prospective supervisor as early as possible before
application to consult about research contents, etc.

1) How to obtain the forms for Application
Please obtain the forms for submission by requesting them by mail or distributing them over the “V Address for
Submission of Documents / Inquiries”.
(Please refer to the “V Address for Submission of Documents / Inquiries”, (2) How to request application documents
by mail.)Some of the forms can be downloaded from our website.

2) How to Apply
Applicants must submit all the document described in “6) Documents Required for Application” to“V Address for
Submission of Documents / Inquiries” no later than each last date stated in the Application Periods.

In case you submit
documents directly to thecounter

The acceptance hour is 8:30–17:00.
*Except Saturday, Sunday, National holidays and 12:00 to13:00
of each day
Documents must be sent by “Registered, Express Mail”.

In case you submit
documents by mailWrite “Enc. Documents for Application Eligibility Screening forDoctoral Program of Graduate School of Environmental, Life,
Natural Science and Technology” in red on the envelope.

3) Application Periods
April 2023 Enrollment(January Application)

January 26, 2023 to January 27, 2023

April 2023 Enrollment(February Application)

February 10, 2023 to February 13, 2023

4) Address for Submission of Documents
Please submit all documents required to “V Address for Submission of Documents / Inquiries”.
5) Notes on Application(1) No change shall be permitted after submission in terms of the contents of the submitted documents.
(2) No document shall be returned for any reason after the application documents are accepted.
(3) Application with incomplete application documents or shortage of entrance examination fee shall not be accepted.
(4) Please note carefully that admission might be withdrawn even after enrollment if the contents of the submitted
documents are found to include false entries.
(5) Certificates issued under the former name (surname and first name), which differs from the name written on theapplication form are usable. However, in such cases, attach a document (in any form) that the date of namechange and the new name are written personally by the applicant.

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6) Documents Required for Application
Documents Required forApplication

Remarks〈1〉Application for Admission,

Fill out necessary items on the forms prescribed by Graduate School

Curriculum Vitae (CV) ,personally by the applicant.

Admission Ticket for theAffix a photograph (4 cm long × 3 cm wide, upper body, no headwear, facing

Examination andforward, taken within the three months before application) on the prescribed

Photographspace on the “Application for Admission” and the “Admission Ticket for
Examination.” Before affixing, write the name of the intended major courseof study and your name on the back of the photographs.

〈2〉Entrance Examination Fee

30,000yen (A handling fee is required separately)
Please refer to “Paying for Entrance Examination Fees” below and pay theentrance examination fee by 17:00 on the last day of the application period on“Payment for Entrance Examination Fee website".
After confirming the payment of the entrance examination fee, print"Certificate of Entrance Examination Fee Payment" and attach it to theprescribed section of the prescribed form.
Also note that you can pay Entrance Examination fee from one month before
the application period.

Paying for Entrance Examination Fees
https://www.gnst.okayama-u.ac.jp/en/admission/gnst_dtest_youkoutop_en/

Payment for Entrance Examination Fee website
https://e-apply.jp/n/okayama-payment-eng
If you could not pay by the payment method above, contact “V Address for
Submission of Documents / Inquiries”.

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〈2〉Entrance Examination Fee(continued from previous page)

Refund of Entrance Examination Fee
The entrance examination fee paid is not refundable for any reason, except
in the following cases:a) Entrance examination fee was paid, but application was not made(or application documents were not submitted or accepted.)b) Entrance examination fee was paid twice by mistake.
c) Those applicants who are Monbukagakusho sponsored students need not
pay the entrance examination fee, in principle. However, for cases inwhich the period of their scholarship ends by March 31, 2023, thepayment of the entrance examination fee is required.
When the extension of the scholarship period is approved, the entrance
examination fee will be refunded.
d) Those to whom the entrance examination fee exemption described below
is applicable paid the entrance examination fee and completed theprescribed application procedures because the acquisition of certificateswithin the application period was difficult.

Entrance examination fee exemption
Okayama University offers entrance examination fee exemption for those
who fell under the Disaster Relief Law after April 2021 to reduce financial
burden and secure an opportunity for advancement.

〈3〉Transcript ofFaculty〈4〉Transcript of
Graduate School〈5〉(Prospective)
Completion Certificate

Submit a certificate issued by the president of the university or the dean of thefaculty from which you graduated.
Submit a certificate issued by the president or the dean of the graduate schoolfrom which you graduated.
Submit a certificate issued by the master’s program (master’s course) or the
professional graduate school from which you completed.
Those who have completed master’s program at a graduate school of university
abroad, submit a certificate that confirms the degree you have been awarded.

〈6〉Theses

Submit one of the following:a)

For master’s degree holders with a master thesis, a “copy of the master’s
thesis” and an “Abstract of Thesis (of approx. 2 pages using the form
prescribed by Graduate School).”b)

For applicants those who other than a), a “Report of Research Progress(of approx. 2 pages using the form prescribed by the Graduate School).”
Attach other materials such as research publications, if any.

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〈7〉Research Planning Sheet

Please prepare approx. 2 pages using the form prescribed by Graduate School.

〈8〉Pertaining to theThose who will apply under item (6) of “II-1 1 Eligibility for Application”

Qualifying Examinationmust submit a “Pertaining to the Qualifying Examination” (see an example ofthe format) issued by the president of the university (or the graduate school)that conducted the screening and its accompanying documents.

〈9〉Sticker of Address

Fill out the necessary items.

〈10〉Copy of Residence Card

If you are not a Japanese citizen, please submit following documents for the(both sides) or

purpose of confirmation of nationality, name, etc.

Original copy of
Residence certificate○Person who lives in Japan・A copy of both sides of the residence card or Original copy of Residence
certificate (issued by the city of municipality. The status of residence andresidence must be specified)〈11〉Copy of Passport

・A copy of passport(the page with your name, nationality, and photo)○Person who lives outside Japan・A copy of passport(the page with your name, nationality, and photo)
Note 1: Documents <1>, <3>, <4>, <5>, <7>, and <8> must be submitted in original. For documents<3> - <5>,a copy of the original document verified by the issuer is acceptable.
Note 2: Applicants who were confirmed to be eligible for application in the application eligibility screening neednot submit certificates from <3> - <5>.

2. Issue of Admission Ticket for Examination
Admission tickets for examination will be sent to your prospective supervisor around date stated below. Please receive itfrom your prospective supervisor. When hoping for mailing, please inquire to “V Address for Submission of Documents /Inquiries”.

April 2023 Enrollment(January Application)

Around January 31, 2023

April 2023 Enrollment(February Application)

Around February 16, 2023

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3. Methods for Selection of Entrants
Selection of entrants shall be made comprehensively based on the results of an oral examination and document review.
The oral examination will be conducted mainly concerning the applicant’s master’s thesis and research plan document.
If necessary, we will pose questions to assess English language ability (or Japanese language ability for international
students) during the oral examination.

Oral Examination Date

Due date

April 2023 Enrollment(January Application)

February 8, 2023

February 3, 2023

April 2023 Enrollment(February Application)

February 17, 2023

February 16, 2023

Note 1: Place and time of examination will be announced by your prospective supervisor.
Note 2: The Oral Examination Date above might be changed after applicants are contacted.
Note 3: If no information about the date, time, or place of the oral examination has been received by the due date,please inquire to “V Address for Submission of Documents / Inquiries”.

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III．Guidelines for Screening for Advancement(Time of Advancement: April 2023)
III-1. Eligibility for Application
Okayama University Students who are expected to complete the master’s program or masters’ course at the graduate
school by March 2023.

III-2. Application Procedures, Methods for Screening for Advancement
1. Application Procedures
Applicants must contact a prospective supervisor as early as possible before
application to consult about research contents, etc.

1) How to obtain the forms for Application
Please obtain the forms for submission by requesting them by mail or distributing them over the “V Address for
Submission of Documents / Inquiries”.
(Please refer to the “V Address for Submission of Documents / Inquiries”, (2) How to request application documents
by mail.)Some of the forms can be downloaded from our website.

2) How to Apply
Applicants for advancement must submit all the documents described “6) Documents Required for Application” tothe “V Address for Submission of Documents / Inquiries” no later than each date stated in the Application Periods.

(No examination fee is needed. Do not transfer it by mistake.)

In case you submit
documents directly to thecounter

The acceptance hour is 8:30–17:00.
*Except Saturday, Sunday, National holidays and 12:00 to13:00
of each day
Documents must be sent by “Registered, Express Mail”.

In case you submit
documents by mailWrite “Enc. Documents for Application Eligibility Screening forDoctoral Program of Graduate School of Environmental, Life,
Natural Science and Technology” in red on the envelope.

3) Application Periods
April 2023 Enrollment(January Application)

January 26, 2023 to January 27, 2023

April 2023 Enrollment(February Application)

February 10, 2023 to February 13, 2023

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4) Address for Submission
Please submit all documents required to “V Address for Submission of Documents / Inquiries”.

5) Notes on Application(1) No change shall be permitted after submission in terms of the contents of the submitted documents.
(2) No document shall be returned for any reason after the application documents are accepted.
(3) Application with incomplete application documents shall not be accepted.
(4) Please note carefully that admission might be withdrawn even after advancement if the contents of the submitted
documents are found to include false entries.

6) Documents Required for Application
Documents Required forApplication〈1〉Application for Admission,

Remarks
Fill out necessary items on the forms prescribed by Graduate School

Curriculum Vitae (CV) ,personally by the applicant.

Admission Ticket for theAffix a photograph (4 cm long × 3 cm wide, upper body, no headwear,

Examination andfacing forward, taken within the three months before application) on the

Photographprescribed space on the “Application for Admission” and the “Admission
Ticket for Examination.” Before affixing, write the name of the intended
major course of study and your name on the back of the photographs.

〈2〉Transcript of Graduate School〈3〉Prospective Completion

Submit a certificate issued by the master’s program (master’s course)

Submit a certificate issued by the master’s program (master’s course)

Certificate〈4〉Report of Research Progress〈5〉Research Planning Sheet

Use the form (approx. 2 pages) prescribed by the Graduate School.
Please prepare approx. 2 pages using the form prescribed by Graduate
School.

〈6〉Sticker of Address〈7〉Copy of Residence Card
(both side) or
Original copy of Residence
certificate

Fill out the necessary items.

If you are not a Japanese citizen, please submit following documents forthe purpose of confirmation of nationality, name, etc.

・ A copy of both sides of the residence card or Original copy of
Residence certificate (issued by the city of municipality. The status ofresidence and residence must be specified)〈8〉Copy of Passport

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2. Issue of Admission Ticket for Examination
Admission tickets for examination will be sent to your prospective supervisor around date stated below. Please receive itfrom your prospective supervisor. When hoping for mailing, please inquire to “V Address for Submission of Documents /Inquiries”.

April 2023 Enrollment(January Application)

Around January 31, 2023

April 2023 Enrollment(February Application)

Around February 16, 2023

3. Methods for Screening for Advancement
Selection of advancing students shall be made in a comprehensive manner on the basis of results of an oral examinationand document screening.
The oral examination will be conducted mainly concerning the applicant’s progress report of research and the researchplan document.
If necessary, we will present questions related to English language ability (or Japanese language ability for international
students) during the oral examination.
When an applicant’s ability can be fully assessed by document screening, etc., the applicant’s oral examination might
be omitted.

Oral Examination Date

Due date

April 2023 Enrollment(January Application)

February 8, 2023

February 3, 2023

April 2023 Enrollment(February Application)

February 17, 2023

February 16, 2023

Note 1: Place and time of Examination will be announced by your prospective supervisor.
Note 2: The Oral Examination Date above might be changed after applicants are contacted.
Note 3: If no information about the date, time, or place of the oral examination has been received by the due date,please inquire to “V Address for Submission of Documents / Inquiries”.

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IV. Announcement of Successful Applicants, Admission Procedures, Other
1. Announcement of Successful Applicants
Successful applicants will be announced on a bulletin board.
Date and Time

April 2023 Enrollment

March 1, 2023

(January Application)

10:00 a.m.

Place of Bulletin Board

The bulletin board in front of the office of Graduate
School Section, Academic Affairs Division,
Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural

April 2023 Enrollment

March 6, 2023

(February Application)

10:00 a.m.

Science and Technology, Okayama University(1F, Building No. 1, Faculty of Engineering)

Note 1: The examinee numbers of successful applicants will be announced on the bulletin board. A letter of acceptanceand other materials will be sent directly to successful applicants dated on the day of the announcement.
Note 2: After the announcement on the bulletin board, the examinee numbers of successful applicants will be postedon the homepage (https://www.gnst.okayama-u.ac.jp/ja/admission/).
Note 3: We will never under any circumstances respond to inquiries by phone, etc. concerning passing or failing theexamination.

2. Admission Procedures
1) Method of Admission Procedures
Successful applicants will be accepted into the program after having completed the admission procedures.
Details will be separately informed to successful applicants later.

2) Period of Admission Procedures
The period of admission procedures has been scheduled as follows. However, successful applicants will be informed
about details later.

April 2023 Entrants: March 13, 2023 to March 14, 2023

3. Other
1) Admission Fee and Tuition Fee
Admission fee: 282,000 yen (expected amount)※ Applicants who took SCREENING FOR ADVANCEMENT: No Admission fee is needed.

Tuition fee: 267,900 yen (for half a year); 535,800 yen (for a year) (expected amount)※ When the amount was revised at the time of admission or while at school, the new amount will be applied fromthe time of the revision.
In addition, a premium for Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research, etc. will
be needed as an additional expense.

2) Study Assistance
We have many systems for study assistance: tuition fee exemptions, and scholarships.

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3) Day/Evening Course System
Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology applies the special provision for
educational methods (Day/Evening Course System) stipulated in Article 14 of Standards for Establishment ofGraduate Schools to make it easier for students who work during class hours to take courses. We provide classes andresearch guidance not only during the day, but also during evenings (and Saturdays, summer and winter vacations,etc.).

4) Extended doctoral course system
This system is designed that students, who are unable to complete their course within the standard doctoral study term
(3 years) due to circumstances such as work schedule, can complete a previously scheduled and extended course period
over a certain period of time beyond the standard term. If you are permitted, you can complete the course by paying
tuition fee of standard study term (for 3 years). Details will be announced at the entrance procedure.

5) Distance Learning Scholarship for Working Students of Graduate School Doctor’s Course
This scholarship is for working students who do not receive any financial support from their companies, etc. for theirstudy, and those who have a distance of 50 km or more to Okayama University from either their place of work or home,where the distance to Okayama University is shorter（hereinafter referred to as "the commuting place"), and also those
who will enroll (or advance to) the University in April with excellent grades.

https://www.gnst.okayama-u.ac.jp/ja/scholarship

6) Security Export Control Regulations of Okayama University
Okayama University has established the “Security Export Control Regulations of Okayama University” under the
Security Export Control System based on the “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA)”, and conducts strict
screening when accepting foreign students (including Japanese Students receiving scholarships from outside Japan) . If
you are subjected to this regulation or FEFTA, you may not be accepted or your desired research activities may be
restricted.
For details concerning the Security Export Control System in Japan, please refer to the following website.

https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/anpo/englishpage.html

7) Emergency Warning or Weather Warnings
The entrance examination day and the start time may be postponed in case of Emergency Warning or Weather Warnings.
Therefore, please check the website of the Graduate School before the examination.

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V. Address for Submission of Documents / Inquiries

Graduate School Section
Academic Affairs Division
Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology,
Okayama University
3-1-1, Tsushima-naka, kita-ku Okayama 700-8530, Japan
Phone: 086-251-8011・8810
E-mail: agf8576@adm.okayama-u.ac.jp

The office hour is 8:30–17:00.
(Except Saturday, Sunday, National holidays and 12:00 to13:00 of each day)(1) Inquiries by e-mail should include with the following information
1) Name2) Name of the Faculty and University（Current affiliation or you have graduated/completed）
3) Contact e-mail address4) Area of specialization you are currently studying5) Degree(s) you hold6) Field of study(department) and name of faculty member(s) with whom you wish to consult
7) Description of consultation (please be specific)* Please specify which course of study (Master's Course/Doctor’s Course) you are applying to.
(2) How to request application documents by mail1) Write “Request for Application Documents of Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Scienceand Technology, Doctoral Program” in red on the envelope surface.
2) Please enclose the following things with the envelope;- A stamped and self-addressed envelope. (Stamp:140yen, Envelope size:240mm×332mm)- A memo written your contact (phone number and e-mail address), name of your prospective professor
who has accepted / will accept and your nationality.
3) Send the envelope with all submissions to the office in charge.
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