OVERVIEW
As part of the International Graduate Program at Saitama University, the Graduate School of Science and Engineering offers highly qualified
students the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies and research in the field of Engineering leading to a Doctor of Engineering/Philosophy
Degree. The International Graduate Program on Green and Sustainable Chemical Technologies (GSC) covers a wide spectrum of research fields
including Chemistry, Material Science, Environmental sciences, Ecological Engineering and Environmental Health Sciences. The program starts
in either April or October and requires a standard three‐year residency for the completion of a doctoral degree. Class instruction, researchsupervision and guidance are conducted in English, as well as dissertations, reports, examinations and presentations by students.
－Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)－
Renewable Energy andNon Fossil Fuels

Environment Protectionand Control of the Harmful
Chemicals

Improvement of Living
Levels from the Poverty

Green & Sustainable Chemical Technologies

High level inEducation

Professionals forconversion of newsafety chemicals

Chemical Raw
Material
Diversification

Professionals for
effective utilization ofchemical resourcesHigh level inResearchReduction ofGreenhouse Gases

Program for Highly-skilled Professionals for Development of Green andSustainable Chemical Technologies applied to Asian Poverty Areas
Control of Harmful
Pollutant Chemicals

DoctoralReduction of Wastesand Recycling, etc.

Courses of Material, Environmental and Life Sciences
FRSO;

Basiceducation

Professionals for
reduction of wastes
and recycling

Coeducation with Japanese students

Other Universities

Cooperation

Professionals forcontrol of harmful andpollutant chemicals

Advising & Counseling Room, Various Support System

Master

Programs on Chemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Undergraduate

Departments of Applied Chemistry, Civil and Environmental
Engineering

Oversea Universities
Consortium
Applied for
Asian PovertyAreas

Coeducation with Japanese students

Outline of this International Doctoral Program
FRSO（Foreign Researcher and Student Office）

SCHEDULE FOR APPLICATIONS AND ADMISSION(A) Doctoral applicants who are seeking admission with Monbukagakusho(MEXT) scholarship
November 20, 2019
December 20, 2019
December 20‐27, 2019
March 16, 2020
September 28, 2020

Deadline for receiving applications
Notification of results to short‐listed candidates
internet‐based interviews for short‐listed candidates
Notification of results to applicants
Graduate program begins(B) Applicant who are only seeking admission, and are self‐supported or havealready obtained other scholarships/financial assistance
April, 2020 Intake:
November 1, 2019
December 20, 2019
April 6, 2020

Deadline for receiving applications
Notification of results to applicants
Graduate program begins

October, 2020 Intake:
April 15, 2020
June 22, 2020
September 28, 2020

Deadline for receiving applications
Notification of results to applicants
Graduate program begins(C) An applicant who is residing in Japan at the time of application
The applicant enrolled under the regular doctoral program of the Graduate Schoolof Science and Engineering, of which the admission procedures are different fromthis program. However, international students admitted through this process will
be entitled to apply for the program. Candidates, who seek admission under theregular program, are advised to contact the Graduate School directly for furtherdetails. Please note that the deadlines for the regular program are different fromthose listed in this document.
TUITION FEES AND LIVING EXPENSES
The admission and tuition fees for the 2018‐2019 session, the estimated living
expenses are:
• Admission Fee:
282,000 yen upon admission• Tuition Fee:
535,800 yen per year
• Cost of Living:
Aprox. 110,000 to 140,000 yen per month

QUALIFICATIONS
An applicant must fulfill the following qualifications:• Have a master's degree or equivalent research experience.
• Have an indicative minimum score of English language proficiency test: 80 for
TOEFL (IBT) or 5.5 for IELTS or equivalent.
• Be in good mental and physical health.
(A) Applicants who are applying for Monbukagakusho (MEXT)*) scholarship
An applicant for doctoral degree program with the scholarship of Monbukagakusho (MEXT)
must:• Be a citizen of a country where the Japanese Government Scholarship is offered.
• Be under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2020. (i.e. born on or after April 2, 1985)
The MEXT scholarship is applicable to the October intake only. If awarded the scholarship, theapplicant must be able to come to Saitama University by the end of September, 2020.
An applicant who was an awardee of the Japanese Government Scholarship during the last threeyears is not eligible for this scholarship program.
*) MEXT: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Government ofJapan(B) Applicants who are applying for admission onlyThose who will be self‐supported or have secured scholarship/financial support from sources
other than the MEXT scholarship are required to provide that he/she is financially able to bear theexpenses while pursuing their degree.
Those who are planning to apply other scholarships such as JASSO and other private organizations
after the admittance by the university, we are able to provide scholarship information. The list ofscholarships is available on the website of Saitama University.
(http://en.saitama‐u.ac.jp/studentlife/scholarship/)

CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence and inquiries should be addressed to:Foreign Student Office ‐ GSC (FSO ‐ GSC)
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University
255 Shimo‐Okubo, Sakura‐ku, Saitama‐city, Saitama, Japan 338‐8570
Phone: +81‐48‐858‐3430 Fax: +81‐48‐858‐3698
Email: gsc@gr.saitama‐u.ac.jp
Web: http://oseiyo‐research.sub.jp/English/IGPgsc‐scholarships.html (Form A and B)

Foreign Research and Student Office, International Graduate Program on Green and Sustainable Chemical Technologies, 2019 ‐ 2020