Nagoya University International Programs for Academic Year 2023
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Students(October Admission)
Nagoya University invites students (foreign nationals, Japanese nationals, and permanent residents of Japan)
to apply for its Global 30 International Programs (full degree undergraduate programs with English as themedium of instruction) 2023 Intake, according to the terms and conditions below:
Admission Policy
Please refer to the University's General Admission Policy on the Nagoya University website at:（http://en.nagoya-u.ac.jp/about_nu/declaration/policy/index.html）
I. Eligibility for Application
The applicant must satisfy one of the requirements below to be eligible to apply for Nagoya University's
International Programs.

1. The applicant must have received education primarily outside of the Japanese education system forat least two years during the last three years of his/her secondary education, and must fall under oneof the classifications (a - c) below:
a. The applicant has completed, or is expected to complete, a 12-year curriculum by September 30,
2023, in an education institution located in a foreign country*1 (including any period spent ineducation in a regular course of study in Japan) or has completed an equivalent education programthat has been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technologyof Japan (MEXT). *2
b. The applicant has acquired, or is expected to acquire the International Baccalaureate, the Abitur,
the French Baccalauréat, or the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A-Level)
by September 30, 2023.
c. The applicant has completed, or is expected to complete, a 12-year education curriculum bySeptember 30, 2023 in a school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges(WASC), the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), or the European Council ofInternational Schools (CIS). *3
2. The applicant must have passed a recognized test/examination to determine whether he/she
possesses academic ability equivalent or superior to that obtained from a 12-year curriculum in aforeign country’s education system, and will be at least 18 years old by September 30, 2023.
*Applicants who fall under eligibility category 2. must submit scores from one of the standardized or
national examinations, in addition to meeting all the application requirements stated in section II.
3. Applicants who do not fall under any of the eligibility provisions in 1. to 2. must have attained a level ofacademic ability equivalent to or higher than that of a high school graduate, which is recognized in an
individual eligibility review process conducted by Nagoya University, and will be at least 18 years old
by September 30, 2023.*4 (The applicant must have received education outside the Japanese1education system for at least two years during the last three years of his/her secondary education.)*1 Note:The 12-year curriculum refers to the 12-year system of elementary and secondary education prior touniversity admission, the completion of which is recognized as a qualification for admission to auniversity in the respective country.
*2 Note:The phrase "designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology"
includes the following individuals:
a. Those who have attained a high school qualification or equivalent in another country and havecompleted a preparatory education course for university entrance in Japan as prescribed by
MEXT
b. Those who have completed a foreign education which is equivalent to a Japanese high school
education, designated by MEXT, and meets the following criteria.
(1) The applicant must complete a course of 11 or more years.
(2) The applicant who completes the course can get the right to enter a school equivalent to a
Japanese higher education institution.
(3) The course must be recognized as having a curriculum which is organized by subjects
equivalent to Japanese high school subjects.
c. Those who have completed a foreign education equivalent to a Japanese high school education(with 12 years of formal education of a foreign country) at an institution located in Japan andrecognized under the educational system of that country(For details, please see “X. Inquiries” below)*3 Note:If your school is recognized by WASC, ACSI or CIS, you will satisfy the eligibility requirement 1. c.
Please check your school’s accreditation on the website of each accrediting body:
WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges): http://www.acswasc.org/
ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International): https://www.acsi.org/
CIS (Council of International Schools): http://www.cois.org/*4 Note:Applicants who wish to apply under eligibility provision 3. above must contact the Admissions Officefor the International Programs at least one month before the first day of the application period forwhich you are applying to complete the required individual eligibility evaluation procedures.

2II. Application Requirements
In addition to the Eligibility for Application mentioned in section I above, the applicant must meet all of thefollowing requirements:
1. The applicant must have demonstrated excellent academic achievement in high school.
Academic grading system specific to the school must be submitted, if available.
Please refer to the homepage for admissions statistics.
2. An applicant who graduates from a high school where classes are provided in a primary language otherthan English must satisfy one of the requirements for English Language Proficiency Tests outlined inAppendix 1. However, an applicant who has received 4 or more years of education in a
middle/secondary or high/upper secondary school in which English is the primary language of
instruction is exempted from submitting the score.
III. Program

Programs
Automotive Engineering

SchoolSchool of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Course)
School of Engineering (Electrical, Electronic/Information Engineering
Course)Physics

School of Science

Chemistry

School of Science
School of Engineering

Biological Science

School of Science
School of Agricultural Sciences

Social Sciences

School of Law
School of Economics

Japan-in-Asia Cultural

School of Humanities

Studies3IV. Selection Criteria

In order to cultivate future global leaders by enabling learning in a diverse environment, Nagoya University
employs a comprehensive selection approach that considers the following academic and non-academic
criteria:
1. Academic performance in high school
2. Test scores of national exams or other standardized tests (see Appendix 3 and the information on the
G30 website for reference). While standardized test scores are not compulsory, they are highly
recommended.
3. Outstanding performance in academic subject areas
4. Outstanding work on a special project in a field related to an academic subject
5. List of subjects and grades for courses taken related to Japanese language and culture
6. Special talents, achievements, and awards
7. Essays
8. Letters of Reference
9. Performance in interview/oral examination
V. Application Procedure
1. Application periods
Application documents and application fee are accepted during the following periods only.
Admission RoundStartsDeadline

First Round

November 11, 2022, 9:00
(Japan Time)

December 12, 2022, 16:00(Japan Time)

January 13, 2023, 9:00

February 2, 2023, 16:00(Japan Time)(Japan Time)

Second Round

Availability of Programs
First Round

Second Round

Automotive Engineering(Mechanical Engineering

Available

Available

Available

Available

Physics (School of Science)

Available

Available

Chemistry (School of Science)

Available

Available

Course)Automotive Engineering(Electrical,
Electronic/Information
Engineering Course)

4

Chemistry (School ofEngineering)
Biological Science (School of
Science)
Biological Science (School of
Agricultural Sciences)
Social Sciences (School of Law)
Social Sciences (School of
Economics)
Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies(School of Humanities)

Available

Available

Available

ClosedAvailable

Available

Available

ClosedAvailable

ClosedAvailable

ClosedNotes:(1) Applicants can apply only once in an academic year for one program.
(2) There will be no Second Round for the Biological Science Program (Science), the Social
Sciences Programs and the Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies Program.
(3) If the application fee is not fully received by the deadline, your application will not be considered.
In case the application fee was paid via bank transfer, a receipt must be submitted which states
the time of transfer. The time shall not be later than the stipulated deadline of the respective
admission round. The receipt must be uploaded on the application system before the systemcloses at the deadline.
(4) If required documents are missing, your application will be regarded as incomplete. See
Application Documents to be submitted from the next page.
(5) In the case of the situation mentioned in (3) and (4), a notification will be sent through the Online
Admissions System.
2. Payment of Application Fee and Submission of Required Documents
Please submit all required documents and pay the application fee according to the respective deadlines
and methods prescribed. Please follow the instructions below when preparing your documents. Early
payment is recommended to give sufficient time for the applicant to submit any missing documents after
the initial check by the admission office.
Payment of Application Fee:
Application fee: JPY 5,000
Please pay this fee through the Online Admissions System through PayPal (recommended) or bybank transfer.
The application fee covers the costs of document checking and screening process. Please note thatthe application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The sender shall be responsible for any
service charge related to bank transfers.

5Submission of Application Documents:
1. Please upload all application documents as listed below onto the Online Admissions System within
the respective application period.
Online Admissions System: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp
2. Applicants who have passed the primary screening stage must submit originals or certified truecopies of the application documents* as designated in the table below. The deadline for thesubmission is indicated in VI.3. Please find how to submit the documents from the PDF on the G30
website:https://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/upload/d_news/files/2023%20Guidelines_for_CountrySpecific_Qualifications_and_Recommended_Documents.pdf
Applicants who do not submit the original or certified true copies by the designated deadline will be
regarded as having withdrawn from the admission process. Furthermore, applicants who are
discovered to have intentionally provided incorrect or false information will be excluded from thesecondary screening stage.
Address of the Admissions Office:Admissions Office for the International Programs (GSID Bldg., 1st floor, room 105),
Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, JAPAN
Tel: +81-52-747-6556

Application Documents to be submitted
Document

Notes(*original required bydeadline)

Application Form

Please apply via the Nagoya University Online Admissions System:
http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp*Certificate of

The certificate of graduation (or prospective graduation) must include the school’s

Graduation (orofficial seal or signature.

Prospective*Please submit certificates pertaining to your Eligibility for Application. A format can

Graduation) for School be downloaded from the online admission system or from our website.
Equivalent to a
Japanese High School6

*Academic Transcript

Academic transcripts must include the school’s official seal or signature.
Please submit grades/marks from the last two or more years of high school. If, after
graduating from secondary/middle school, standardized exams such as national
exam were taken, please submit the results of such tests as well.
*Please refer to the PDF on our website to learn which academic documents are
required for your curriculum:
https://admissions.g30.nagoyau.ac.jp/upload/d_news/files/2023%20Guidelines_for_CountrySpecific_Qualifications_and_Recommended_Documents.pdf*Certified Scores from

Applicants are strongly recommended to submit scores from standardized or

National or

national examinations.

Standardized Exams

Official scores should be sent directly from the testing institution by the deadline.
(The institutional codes for Nagoya University International Programs are 6535 for
the SAT and 5480 for ACT.)*Applicants who fall under eligibility category 2. must submit their scores from oneof the standardized or national examinations. Please visit the homepage forexamples of national exams.
*Please see Appendix 3 to confirm each program’s recommended subjects on thevarious tests.
*Documents uploaded on the Online Admissions System must be readable andcontain your name and the score (copies of official scores or webpage showing
your score).
*Please refer to the PDF on our website to learn which academic documents are
required:https://admissions.g30.nagoyau.ac.jp/upload/d_news/files/2023%20Guidelines_for_CountrySpecific_Qualifications_and_Recommended_Documents.pdf

7

*English Proficiency

Please submit scores/proof satisfying the English proficiency requirements (seeTest Scores

Appendix 1).
Applicants who have received 4 or more years of education in a middle/secondaryor high/upper secondary school in which English is the primary language of
instruction are exempted from submitting the score but must submit a document for
proof (Example: Certificate of Prospective Graduation). You can find a form on our
website.
Documents uploaded on the Online Admissions System must be readable andcontain your name and the score (copies of official scores or webpage showing
your score).
Hard copies of the official scores should be mailed directly from the testing
institution by the deadline. Electronic copies sent by the testing institutions are notaccepted.
(The institutional code for Nagoya University International Programs is 7256 for
TOEFL.)
Please note that in all cases, only the results of tests taken from December 2020
will be considered as valid for application.

EssaysTwo essays are required. The essay questions are given on the "Essay Questions"page of the admissions requirements.
It is recommended to use the template provided in the Online Admission System.
Be sure that each essay is in Word format and within the prescribed word count inEnglish. Please upload your essays to the Online Admissions System.

8

*Two Letters ofLetters of Reference must be obtained from two referees who meet theReference

requirements stated below. The letters must be submitted either a.) online(recommended) or b.) by post directly by the referees themselves.
Requirements for Referees
One reference must come from a teacher (Referee A) in the academic field (subjectarea) the applicant wishes to major in and the other reference must come from ateacher or counselor (Referee B) who is able to evaluate the applicant's character.
Both letters have to be written and submitted by a teacher (or high school
counselor) employed at an accredited education institute where the applicant has
been or is currently enrolled.
Letters of reference from family members, friends, co-worker, language school orcram school teachers are not accepted.
Please see Appendix 2 for details.
Submission Method
a. Online (Recommended)
Upon entering the referee’s information on the system, it will automatically sendan e-mail to the e-mail address of each of the referees you listed. Each referee
should submit a Letter of Reference according to the instructions given in thesystem e-mail.
b. Post, send by the Referees
If you would prefer to have your referees mail the letters of reference instead of
uploading them to the online system, please download the letter of reference form
“Confidential Academic Reference for 2023 Admissions’’ from the homepage,complete the applicant section, and give one to each of your referees. Letters ofreferences must be sealed by the referees. Referees must follow the instructions
for completing the form, sign and mail it together with the letter of reference,
preferably on school letterhead, to the Admissions Office.

Documents Showing

If any documents listed in IV. 3 to 6 are applicable to your application, please

Other

upload them to the Online Admissions System. Please attach English translations

Strengthsof any documents that are written in languages other than English.

9A Document that Can

Please upload this document to the Online Admissions System.

Be Used to Verify

This document may be, for example, a copy of your passport or government issued

Your Nationality

ID. Please attach English translations of any documents that are written inlanguages other than English. Foreigners residing in Japan need to submit a copyof their residence card (在留カード) as well.
If you have Japanese nationality and you would like to apply as a Japanese
National, please submit a copy of your Japanese passport. If you would like to apply
as other than a Japanese National, please submit the documents to verify yournationalities including Japanese nationality.
*Official certificates uploaded on the Online Admissions System must be readable
and contain a face picture, your name (full name in alphabet), nationality, and birthdate.

Income Statement

When you submit your application for the G30 International Programs, you willautomatically be considered as an applicant for the G30 Undergraduate
Scholarship. Please upload an income statement for each of your financial
sponsors.
The income statement should include the annual income and must be translated
into English.
If you do not want to be considered for the G30 Undergraduate Scholarship you
are not required to submit the document.

Notes:(1) Applications will only be accepted if all required documents and the application fee are received
by the deadline. It is recommended that you send the documents by registered express mail oran equivalent courier service (e.g., Federal Express, DHL, UPS, etc.). If required documents

are incomplete, your application will not be accepted. No changes in any of the documents
will be allowed after submission.
(2) The issuing school or authority should provide English translations of all documents written inother languages and certify that the translations are equivalent to the original. If the school or
authority does not provide such a service, the documents must be translated and verified by anoutside translation organization 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.
(3) If any abbreviation or code is used in the documents, e.g., for subjects and grades, anexplanation note must be attached.
(4) Please do not staple any application documents.
(5) Submitted application documents, including original documents, cannot be returned under any
circumstances.
(6) If it is discovered that any information in the documents has been falsified or omitted, and if
necessary, documents are not submitted, the admission will be cancelled, even after the
candidate has received an admission offer from the University.
(7) Upon completion of application fee payment, the applicant will be notified by system message.
If no notice is received, please contact the Admissions Office for the International Programs.
(See “X. Inquiries” below).
103. Applicants with Special Needs
Applicants with physical or mental disabilities, who require special support in the screening process,should consult Nagoya University before submitting their application (application documents must be
prepared in English) as follows:i. Consultation period:
By November 11, 2022
ii. Contact for consultation:
Admissions Office for the International Programs, Nagoya University
iii. Consultation procedure:
Applicants must submit the three materials listed below.
1) A document stating the Program and School to which the applicant is planning to apply, thedetails of the disabilities and matters for which the applicant requires/wishes to receive special
support, etc., along with the applicant's contact information (a free-format report prepared on A4
size paper);2) A medical certificate or a social worker's report concerning the applicant's disabilities (copies
are acceptable in both cases), or a copy of the applicant's disability certificate or equivalent;
3) A supplementary report by the person concerned from the applicant's school (a free-format
report prepared on A4 size paper, describing the applicant's learning and life at the school anddetails of learning support provided by the school, etc.).
iv. Other:
If there are any inquiries or consultation regarding admission and the learning and life at school
after enrollment, please contact the Admissions Office for the International Programs by theapplication deadline.
4．Other
Any inquiries regarding programs and admissions should be directed to the Admissions Office for
the International Programs in an e-mail containing the applicant’s e-mail address and full name (see“X. Inquiries” below).
VI． Selection Method
1. The selection process consists of two screenings, the primary and the secondary screening.
Primary screening: Applicants will be evaluated based on their submitted application documents.
Nagoya University follows a holistic approach to reviewing application documents.
Applicants who pass the primary screening stage must submit original copies of the designateddocuments (refer to <Submission of application documents>) by the respective deadlines.
Secondary screening: Shortlisted applicants only will be invited for secondary screening, which is anadmission interview or oral examination, depending on the program for which the applicant is applying.
Both methods are conducted via video conference system or Voice over Internet Protocol. Academic
questions related to the program, will be asked during the second screening.
Oral examination: For those who apply for the science and engineering programs, questions related
to, for example, mathematics and the specific program they apply to will be asked. The math questions
will be similar to the level of the Pre-College Mathematics videos (class materials) available on the
G30 Homepage at "More Videos".
（https://ocw.nagoya-u.jp/en/courses/0516-Pre-college-Mathematics-Optional-subject-2015/ ）11

Please familiarize yourself with the concepts in the videos when preparing for the interview.
Admission offers will subsequently be given to successful candidates.
2. The results of the primary screening will be announced on our Online Admissions System on the dates
indicated in the table below. It is crucial that the applicant checks the System at the given deadlines.
If you are unable to check the results of your screening on the Online Admissions System or theannouncement of the secondary screening stage despite having passed the primary stage, pleasecontact the Admissions Office for the International Programs (See “X. Inquiries” below).
3. Date and time of the secondary screening, as well as the screening method, will be announced via theOnline Admissions System with the primary screening results. Please make sure to check the resultson the given date. Not replying to the invitation will result in “withdrawal” of the application.
The secondary screening will take place during the period indicated in the table below:
First Round

Second RoundAnnouncement Date of Primary
Screening Results

January 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

Secondary Screening Period

February 13 toMarch 8, 2023

April 11 to 27, 2023

Submission of original/certified
true copy
March 8 2023, 16:00(Applicants who passed primary (Japan Time)screening only)

April 27, 2023, 16:00(Japan Time)

Note: Applicants who do not submit the original/certified true copies by the designated deadline will be
regarded as having withdrawn from the admission process.

12VII. Announcement of Admission Results
Admission results will be announced via the Online Admissions System by the dates indicated below.
In addition, successful applicants will receive the admission offer by post to the address indicated on their
Application Form.
Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list will also be notified via the Online Admissions System.

Admission RoundFirst Round

Programs

SchoolAutomotive Engineering
Chemistry

School of Engineering

Biological Science

School of Agricultural
Sciences

Japan-in-Asia Cultural
Studies

School of Humanities

Physics
Chemistry
Biological Science

School of Science

Announcement Date of
Admission Results

March 16, 2023

March 23, 2023

School of Law
Social Sciences

March 30, 2023
School of Economics

Second RoundAll Available Programs

May 18, 2023

VIII. Admission Procedure
Pre-arrival information will be provided to successful applicants after the announcement of admission
results via the Online Admissions System.
1. Payment of the Registration Fee
To pay the registration fee (JPY 282,000), please refer to the notification on the Online Admissions
System and provide payment via PayPal (recommended) or bank transfer by the deadlines
specified below. The sender shall be responsible for any service charge related to bank transfers.
The payment deadline for applicants who were selected as Nagoya University Global 30
Undergraduate Scholars is set earlier as the table below shows; scholarship recipients should
confirm the information on their notifications and make the payments accordingly.

Admission RoundFirst Round
Second Round

G30 Scholarship

Payment Deadline

AwardedApril 13, 2023, 16:00 (Japan Time)

N/A

April 25, 2023, 16:00 (Japan Time)AwardedMay 30, 2023, 16:00 (Japan Time)

N/A

June 7, 2023, 16:00 (Japan Time)

Notes:(1) If the applicant fails to pay the fee by the appropriate deadline designated above, (s)he will be
regarded as having withdrawn from the admission process.
13

If there is any change made in the registration fee before the applicant enters the University,
the new fee will apply.
(2) The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
(3) The right to enroll may not be deferred to the next year under any circumstances.
2. Other Fees Required after Enrollment (subject to change):

Program name

TuitionAutomotive Engineering, Physics,

First semester payment:

Chemistry, Biological Science,

JPY 267,900

Social Sciences (School ofAnnual tuition (total of first

Economics)

and second semester

Social Sciences (School of Law),

Premium for Personal Accident
Insurance for Students Pursuing
Education and Research (PAS)(* denotes that the premiumincludes Liability Insurance)*JPY 4,660

payments): JPY 535,800
JPY 3,300

Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies

Notes:(1) If there is any change made in tuition fees at the time of admission or during your period of study
at the University, the new fees will apply from the time of the revision.
(2) The tuition fee must be paid after enrollment.
(3) For detailed information on other enrollment procedures, please refer to the Enrollment
Instructions which will be available on the Online Admissions System in early July.
3. For applicants who have not yet completed their high school education at the time of application:
Applicants who have not yet achieved a qualification equivalent to high school graduation must ensurethat their certificate of graduation or certificate of qualification and academic transcripts are sent to the
Admissions Office for the International Programs of Nagoya University, to arrive on or before August 1,
2023. If you cannot submit them by the stipulated deadline, please contact the Admissions Office inadvance.
Your admission offer will be revoked if these documents are not received by the Admissions Office for
the International Programs.
IX. Other
1. The Admissions Office for the International Programs should be immediately notified of any changes inpostal address/e-mail address after the application has been submitted.
2. All personal information submitted to Nagoya University is managed in compliance with the “Act on theProtection of Personal Information Held by Independent Administrative Agencies, etc.” and the “Tokai
National Higher Education and Research System Rules on the Protection of Personal Information.”
3. Personal information related to the applicant, such as name, address, date of birth, etc., will be used
only for the purposes of admissions, announcement of results, and enrollment procedures.
4. Personal information related to the applicant and admission evaluation results will be used to improve
future selection procedures. Furthermore, the personal details of applicants admitted to Nagoya

14

University will be used for i) academic affairs (student registration, academic advising, etc.), ii) student
welfare services (health care, career services, tuition exemption, scholarship applications, etc.), and iii)
tuition fee payment.
5. All times indicated in the Admission Requirements refer to Japan Standard Time (UTC+09).
X. Inquiries
If you have any questions, please contact us:
Admissions Office for the International Programs (GSID Bldg. 1st floor, room 105)
Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, JAPAN
Tel: +81-52-747-6556 Fax: +81-52-747-6526
E-mail: apply@g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp

15

Appendix 1

List of English Qualifications (Application Requirements II. 2)

English Proficiency Test

Qualification (Minimum)

TOEFL

iBT 80, Paper-delivered Test 60*TOEIC, TOEFL ITP is not accepted

IELTS

Overall Band 6 or higher

Duolingo English Test

110 and above

IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O-Level English
First Language
Second Language

C and above, 4 and above
B and above, 5 and above

GCE AS or A-Level English

E and above*Also applies to Singapore and Sri Lanka
Cambridge English:
Advanced (CAE)
Proficiency in English (CPE)

C and above
Level C1 above

IB English B (HL)IB English B (SL)IB English A: Language and Literature (SL or HL)
IB English A: Literature (SL or HL)
IB English Literature and Performance (SL)

4 and higher
5 and higher
4 and higher
4 and higher
4 and higher

SAT Essay before March 2016

8 or higher

New SAT Essay *until discontinuance

15 or higher

American College Board (AP)AP English Language and Composition
AP Literature and Composition

4 or higher

ACT English Score

21 and above

SPM English Language 1119

C and above

Malaysian University English Test (MUET)Band 4 and above(minimum aggregate score: 180-219)

TEPS (Korea)

Score of 566 and higher

TaiwanGeneral English Proficiency Test (GEPT)

Advanced

Australian State or Territory High School Certificate*Examination- Grade 12 English

16

80% or equivalentCanadian Grade 12 courses*:i. English 4U (Ontario)
ii. English 12 (British Columbia, Yukon and Nova Scotia)iii. English Language Arts 30-1 or English 30 (Alberta, NWT,
Nunavut)
iv. English 40S (Manitoba)
v. English A30 and English B30 (Saskatchewan)
vi. English 121 or 122 (New Brunswick)vii. English 3201 (Newfoundland and Labrador)viii. Academic English ENG611 or ENG621 (Prince Edward
Island)70% or equivalent

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) *;English - 4 credits must be in Reading and 4 credits must be
in Writing.

“Achieved” (A) in a minimum of 8 credits at
level 3 or higher*Literacy credits will be selected from aschedule of approved achievement
standards and unit standards.

Hong Kong
i. HKDSE English
ii. HKALE Use of English

i. Level 3 and above
ii. Grade E

Scottish Certificate of Education Standard and High Grade
English (UK)*

C and above

European Baccalaureate (EP Diploma) English

6.5 and above

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
CEFR

C1 and above

Pearson English Language Test
55 and above
PTE Academic
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English(ECPE)PASS and above*English as a Second Language (ESL) subject is not accepted from the following curricula: Australia,
Canada, New Zealand and Scotland.
If you have evidence of English proficiency from tests other than the above, please contact the Admissions
Office for the International Programs through e-mail by one month prior to the beginning day for accepting
applications.

17Appendix 2

Requirements for Referee A
Programs

SchoolSubject Area of Referee A

School of Engineering(Auto-Mech)

Mathematics

School of Engineering(Auto-Elec)Mathematics

Automotive Engineering

Physics

School of Science

Physics
Physics
Mathematics
Physics
Mathematics

School of Engineering

Physics
Chemistry

Chemistry

Mathematics
School of Science

Physics
Chemistry
Biology

School of Science
Biological Science

Biology
Chemistry
Biology

School of Agricultural
Sciences

Chemistry

School of Law

Not specified

School of Economics

Not specified

School of Humanities

Not specified

Social Sciences

Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies

18Appendix 3
Preferred Program-Specific Admission Requirements for Standardized Examinations in Addition to General Undergraduate Admission
Requirements
Program
Automotive
Engineering

Physics

SchoolInternational
Baccalaureate

US American System

IB Mathematics: Analysis and
AP Calculus (AB or BC)
Mathematics (AL) andSchool of Engineering Approaches (HL) andand AP Physics (1,2, or C) Physics (AL)
Physics (HL)

EJU (JASSO)

Mathematics andPhysics

Mathematics (Course 2)
and Physics

School of Science

Mathematics (AL) andPhysics (AL) or Chemistry(AL) or Biology (AL)

Mathematics andPhysics or Chemistry
or Biology

Mathematics (Course 2)
and Chemistry or Physics
or Biology

School of Science

IB Mathematics: Analysis and AP Calculus (AB or BC)
Approaches (HL) andand AP Physics (1,2 or C)
Physics (HL) oror AP Chemistry or AP
Chemistry (HL) or
Biology
Biology (HL)

Mathematics (AL) andPhysics (AL) or Chemistry(AL) or Biology (AL)

Mathematics andPhysics or Chemistry
or Biology

Mathematics (Course 2)
and Chemistry or Physics
or Biology

Mathematics (AL) andMathematics andPhysics (AL) or Chemistry
Physics or Chemistry(AL)

Mathematics (Course 2)
and Chemistry or Physics

IB Mathematics: Analysis and
AP Calculus (AB or BC)
Approaches (HL) andSchool of Engineeringand AP Physics (1,2 or C)
Physics (HL) oror AP Chemistry
Chemistry (HL)

School of Science

IB Biology (HL) or
Chemistry (HL) or Physics(HL)

AP Biology or AP
Chemistry or AP Physics(1,2 or C)

Biology (AL) or
Chemistry (AL) or Physics(AL)

Biology or Chemistryor Physics

Mathematics (Course 2)
and Biology or Chemistryor Physics

School of Agricultural
Sciences

IB Biology (HL) or
Chemistry (HL)AP Biology or AP
Chemistry

Biology (AL) or
Chemistry (AL)

Biology or Chemistry

Mathematics (Course 2)
and Biology or Chemistry

Biological
Science

Japan-in-Asia
Cultural Studies

OthersIB Mathematics: Analysis and
AP Calculus (AB or BC)
Approaches (HL) andand AP Physics (1,2 or C)
Physics (HL) oror AP Chemistry or AP
Chemistry (HL) or
Biology
Biology (HL)

ChemistrySocial Sciences

British System

School of Law;
School of Economics

No program-specific admission requirements in addition to the general admission requirements.

School of Humanities

19

Japan and the World andMathematics (Course 1)

Essay Questions for Applications to Nagoya University
International Programs (Undergraduate)
Academic Year 2023
Instructions
•
•
•
•
•
•

All applicants must submit two essays.
All questions are to be answered by the candidate only. You may be asked about your answers if you
are selected for an interview.
Essay 1 is compulsory for all candidates.
Essay 2 is also compulsory for all candidates, but you are to answer the question specific to theprogram you have applied for as your first choice.
Be sure to indicate the word count written at the bottom of each essay.
Please make sure to use the template provided in the Online Admission System.

1. Essay No. 1 – Answer the following question (200-300 words).
As briefly and clearly as possible please explain why you are applying to a particular program at
Nagoya University and how it is related to your academic history and your personal and professional
future goals.

2. Essay No. 2 – Answer one of the following questions* (400-500 words).
*Please choose an essay topic based on your program choice

Automotive Engineering (School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Course)Imagine that you could remove the battery from an electric vehicle or use the electric energy
from the battery installed in an electric vehicle for multi purposes. Other than running a car, nameone or more uses for the battery or energy. Be sure to include the positive and negative aspectsof each use.

Automotive Engineering (School of Engineering, Electrical, Electronic,
Information Engineering Course)
Identify one important technology in electrical, electronic, or information engineering to be
developed or improved for future sustainable society. Explain why you think it is important anddescribe challenges for the technology.

Physics (School of Science)
What is the most important question that researchers in Physics or Astronomy should
address over the next decade? Explain the physics involved and, if you can, in simple terms,
any necessary mathematics that would help to better explain it.

Chemistry (School of Engineering)
Groundbreaking discoveries in the fields of chemistry and biotechnology have revolutionized
our society. Give one specific example and explain its significance.

Chemistry (School of Science)
Explain the specific topic that started your interest in chemistry and how it effects humansociety.

Biological Science (School of Science)
Based on your personal experience, please identify one biological phenomenon thatinterests you and explain why you find it interesting.

Biological Science (School of Agricultural Sciences)
Give an example of how science and technology have contributed to stable food productionin the past. Discuss the issues that we need to solve to achieve better food production andexplain how science and technology should solve them.

Social Sciences (School of Law)
The decisions made by those in charge of large organizations can significantly affect theinterests of “stakeholders”. Universities are an example of a large organization that, likegovernments and business corporations, affects the interests of its stakeholders.
How do you think the president of a university (its chief decision-maker) should be
appointed and why? In answering this question, please address the following issues: 1)
who are the stakeholders in a university, 2) what role (if any) should each of these have inappointing a president, and 3) if a representative body like a board of directors should be
used to appoint the president, who should appoint the directors to that board?

Social Sciences (School of Economics)
Do you think the following proposal can increase the fairness of taxation by addressing the
tax avoidance strategy often used by the wealthiest members of society? Please discuss
the effect such a policy might have on your own country.
[Short reading material]
In October 2021, U.S. Senator Wyden proposed a Billionaires Income Tax. His aim was toensure billionaires pay tax every year on their wealth growth. American billionaires’ wealthhas grown by 70 percent, or $2.1 trillion, during the pandemic alone. Meanwhile, according
to Americans for Tax Fairness and ProPublica’s analysis of IRS data, they have paid nofederal income taxes in recent years. The UN points out that the pandemic has deepened
the gap between the rich and the poor. An inappropriate economic and social system may
exacerbate this phenomenon. We can see the effects of this in U.S. where the tax code
gives preference to capital income over wage income.

Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies Program (School of Humanities)
Our program focuses on literature, film, and history. How does this differ from a social
science approach, and what are the advantages of studying Japan and Asia through culturalrepresentations?

Application Process Flow Overview
Items
Application Periods

Application Deadline

Period or Deadline
November 11, 2022, 9:00 to
December 12, 2022, 16:00

Round
First Round: All Programs

January 13 2023, 9:00 to
February 2, 2023, 16:00

Second Round:December 12, 2022, 16:00

First Round: All Programs

February 2, 2023, 16:00

Second Round:*Only Science, Engineering, andAgricultural Sciences except for Biological
Science Program (School of Science)*Only Science, Engineering, andAgricultural Sciences except for Biological
Science Program (School of Science)First Screening Results

January 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

Secondary Screening Period

February 13 to March 8, 2023
April 11 to 27, 2023

Submission of original/certified
true documents

March 8, 2023, 16:00
April 27, 2023, 16:00

Announcement of Results

March 16, 2023

March 23, 2023

March 30, 2023
May 18, 2023
Registration Fee Payment
Deadline: Enrollment Decision

April 13, 2023, 16:00
April 25, 2023, 16:00
May 30, 2023, 16:00
June 7, 2023, 16:00

First Round: Holistic review ofapplication documents
Second Round: Holistic review ofapplication documents
First Round: Interview or oral
examination
Second Round: Interview or oral
examination
First Round: Applicants who passed
the first screening
Second Round: Applicants who
passed the first screening
First Round:
Automotive Engineering, Chemistry(School of Engineering), Biological
Science (School of Agricultural
Sciences), Japan-in-Asia Cultural
Studies
First Round:
Physics (School of Science),
Chemistry (School of Science),
Biological Science (School of
Science)First Round:Social Sciences
Second Round:
All Available Programs
First Round:
G30 Scholarship Nominees
First Round:
Non-G30 Scholarship Nominees
Second Round:
G30 Scholarship Nominees
Second Round:
Non-G30 Scholarship Nominees

Enrollment Procedures

After registration fee payment

First Round

After registration fee payment

Second RoundEnrollment Instructions

Early July

All rounds

Arrival at Nagoya University

Third week of September

All rounds

Classes commence

October 1, 2023

All students

G30 Enrollment Ceremony

October 1, 2023

All students* All times indicated refer to Japan Standard Time (UTC+09).