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Entrance Examination Information Doctoral Degree Program Student Recruitment Guidelines

Introduction

[Important] Regarding changes to the 2024 student recruitment guidelines

Due to changes to the 2024 student recruitment guidelines, we are publishing them as follows. If you are considering applying, please be sure to check the details from the link below.

・Changes to student recruitment guidelines (released on November 15, 2023)

[Important] Changes in application requirements for the 2025 entrance exam

From the 2025 entrance exam, the application requirements for those who do not have Japanese nationality will be changed. If you are considering applying, please be sure to check the details from the link below.

・Notice regarding changes in application requirements (advance notice)

 

About entrance examination information

The latest entrance examination information is also available on the following website. Please especially check the information before applying and taking the exam.

・“Niigata University Homepage” > “Entrance Examination Information” > “Graduate School Entrance Examination”

Regarding international research students (currently under editing)

Normally, before enrolling as a graduate student, you will first spend six months to one year as a research student. (Planned) Students will be engaged in research under their supervisor. (However, if your supervisor allows you to do so, you can take the graduate school entrance exam without becoming a research student.) If you are an international student, please first inquire about accepting research students using the form below. Please note that if your degree is a "bachelor's" degree, you are not a research student at this graduate school. Please note that you will be accepted as an undergraduate research student.

・"Inquiry form to search for a supervisor"

2024 Doctoral Degree Program Student Recruitment Guidelines

Entrance exam overview
Test venue: Niigata University, Ikarashi Campus, Humanities and Social Sciences Building

Entrance exam period	September 2023	February 2024		July 2024
Admission period	April 2024	April 2024	October 2024	October 2024
Application qualification examination	Monday, July 10, 2023 ~ Wednesday, July 12	Monday, December 4, 2023 ~ Wednesday, December 6		Monday, May 13, 2024 ~  Wednesday, May 15
Application period	Monday, July 24, 2023 ~ Wednesday, July 26	Monday, December 18, 2023 ~ Wednesday, December 20		Monday, May 27, 2024 ~ Wednesday, May 29
Exam date	Friday, September 15, 2023	Thursday, February 15, 2024		Saturday, July 6, 2024

 

Student recruitment guidelines and prescribed forms, etc. (Only Japanese)

• Student recruitment requirements
• Changes to student recruitment guidelines (released on November 15, 2023)

00'_Label for submitting qualification examination application documents (for Doctoral Degree Program)
00_Label for submitting application documents (for Doctoral Degree Program)
01_Application eligibility examination record (for Doctoral Degree Program)
02_Application form for admission (for Doctoral Degree Program)
03_Resume (for Doctoral Degree Program)
04_Exam ticket/photo ticket (for Doctoral Degree Program)
05_Reason for application (common)
06_Research plan (common)
07_Reply label sheet (common)
08_Research achievement statement (common)
09_Research progress report (common)
10_Educational method exception application form (common)

 

Application Guidelines for Non-Degree Research Students 2024

Application Period (same period for Master’s Degree Program and Doctoral Degree Program)

Japanese Applicants:

  ○ Applicants for Enrollment from April 1, 2024

Primary: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - Friday, November 10, 2023 [must arrive]
Secondary: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - Friday, February 2, 2024 [must arrive]

  ○ Applicants for enrollment from October 1, 2024

Primary: Monday, May 13, 2024 to Wednesday, May 15, 2024 [Must arrive]
Secondary: Monday, July 29, 2024 to Wednesday, July 31, 2024 [Must arrive]

International Applicants:

  ○ International students should apply during the Primary.

 

●Course-registered students

If you wish to enroll as a non-degree student with a "Student" residence status, you will need to register for at least 10 hours (7 subjects) per week. If this is not met, the application will not be accepted. For details, please see the application guidelines below. (Only Japanese)

Recruitment requirements - Non-degree students (2024), Application form for non-degree students, Resume, Health certificate

Eligibility for Application may in some cases be examined upon application (Especially applicants not obtained a degree at Niigata University should be aware of this). Be sure to read through the details on application procedure before application. Bank Transfer Form for Entrance Examination Fee (9,800 yen) cannot be downloaded. Receive it in person at Academic Affairs Division, Graduate School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education Building or request it by mail. If you wish to make a remittance from abroad, contact us by e-mail(jimugen@cc.niigata-u.ac.jp).

●Research student

For details, please see the application guidelines below. (Only Japanese)
Recruitment Requirements - Research Student (2024), Research Student Application Form, Resume, Health Examination, [Research Student] Letter of Acceptance of Enrollment

Eligibility for Application may in some cases be examined upon application (Especially applicants not obtained a degree at Niigata University should be aware of this). Be sure to read through the details on application procedure before application. Bank Transfer Form for Entrance Examination Fee (9,800 yen) cannot be downloaded. Receive it in person at Academic Affairs Division, Graduate School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education Building or request it by mail. If you wish to make a remittance from abroad, contact us by e-mail(jimugen@cc.niigata-u.ac.jp).

Please use this inquiry form to contact your prospective academic advisor.
https://www.niigata-u.ac.jp/en/form/