Graduate School Major Course
Number of applicants to be admitted
A Few Information Systems Science Master’s
Graduate School of Engineering
Environmental Engineering for Symbiosis
Applicants must be non-Japanese nationals and must correspond to one of the requirements below, provided that the resident status in Japan is ‘student’ ( shugaku or ryugaku ).
1) Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree or will obtain it by March 2010.
2) Applicants who have completed 16 years of education or equivalent at overseas institutions or will complete it by March 2010.
3) Applicants who are acknowledged by our committee to have academic ability equal to or surpassing that expected of holders of a bachelor’s degree.
[Notes]
- Holders of dual nationality come under the term of ‘non-Japanese.’
- Applicants who have completed an undergraduate/a master’s program in Japan as foreign students come under 1 or 2.
- Applicants who received high school education in Japan do not fall under 1 or 2.
* For more information, please contact the Admissions Office.
[Attention]
- Prior to application, applicants must consult a faculty whom you wish to study under in the Graduate School of
Engineering.
- To find out the research fields of our faculty, please visit our website http://www.t.soka.ac.jp/English/
- If you are unable to contact the faculty directly, please email the Faculty of Engineering ( adm@soka.ac.jp
) or call us at
042-691-9400.
1) Application Period
Overseas Residents
September 28 –
All documents must be sent by the applicant’s guarantor in
Japan
October 9, 2009 All documents must be sent by the applicant’s guarantor or by
Applicants residing in Japan the applicant him/herself
Note: Documents postmarked not later than October 9 will be accepted.
2) Mailing Address and Contact Information
1-236 Tangi-cho, Hachioji-city, Tokyo, 192-8577
TEL: 042 (691) 4617 FAX: 042 (691) 9310
E-mail:
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3) Required Documents
Form Documents to be submitted No. of copies
A
B
C
D-1
D-2
D-3
D-4
D-5
Application Form (A)
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Please fill in the entire form.
・ Do not write anything in spaces with *.
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Attach three photos to the form.
Application Form (B)
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Please fill in the entire form.
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Attach one photo to the form.
4 Photos (passport size, 3cm X 4cm)
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Photos should be taken within three months (portrait, no hat or cap).
・ Attach three photos to the application Form A.
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Attach one to Form B.
Academic Transcript from College or University (Original Copy)
・ The transcript should certify the entire academic record of college or university.
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If not in Japanese or English, please attach a translation.
Academic Transcript from Graduate School (Original Copy)
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If the applicant has graduated or is presently enrolled in a graduate school, please submit the transcript which certifies the academic record of all courses.
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If not in Japanese or English, please attach a translation.
(*See the note below)
Certificate of Graduation/Certificate of Expected Graduation from College or University
(Original Copy)
・ If you submit the Certificate of Expected Graduation, please submit the Certificate of
Graduation as soon as it is available.
・ If you wish the diploma to be returned, please attach a self-addressed envelope with the postage for registered mail. (To be returned after the announcement of admission.)
Certificate of Graduation from Graduate School/Certifying Document of Expected
Completion of a Master’s Program/Certificate of Enrollment at a Graduate School
(*See the note below)
Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
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Original
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If applicable
(Original)
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(Original)
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If applicable
(Original)
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(Original)
D-6
D-7
D-8
D-9
D-10
D-11
Two Letters of Recommendation (Form D-6)
・ One from an advisor, the head, or Dean of the last school attended (except Japanese language school).
・ The other one can be written by anyone but the guarantor.
Statement of Financial Eligibility (Form D-7)
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The document should demonstrate sufficient financial resources to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses while at the Graduate School.
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Please attach a certifying document to prove one’s financial resources (eg. bank account balance certificate).
(Please read page 3 for details)
Copy of Passport or Certificate of Alien Registration
For overseas applicants:
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Please submit a copy of all pages of the applicant’s passport (only if applicable)
For applicants in Japan:
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Please submit a copy of all pages of the applicant’s passport or the Certificate of Alien
Registration (a copy of Alien Registration Card will not be accepted).
Certificate of Japanese Proficiency
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To be issued by a Japanese language school
Certificate of English Proficiency
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If the applicant has taken ACT, SAT, GCE, or TOEFL, please submit the score.
Certificate of Matriculation Eligibility
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If the applicant has taken an official examination to enter colleges/universities in his/her country, please submit the certifying document.
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If applicable
If applicable
If applicable
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Guarantor’s Statement (Form E-1)
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To be filled in and signed by the guarantor in Japan.
E-1 and should reside in Japan during the applicant’s studies in Japan.
・ Gurantor should be the applicant’s relative/friend who is a self-supporting adult residing in Tokyo or in a neighboring prefecture.
(For more information, please see page 4)
*If the guarantor resides in a remote prefecture, please consult the Admissions Office in advance.
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E-2
E-3
Address Label (Form E-2)
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The guarantor's name and address should be written clearly.
Guarantor’s Certificate of Residence ( Juminhyo )
・ If the guarantor is an overseas national, please submit the Certificate of Alien
Registration instead.
E-4 Guarantor’s Employment Certificate
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F
Research Plan (Form F)
・ Please specify the graduate school and major you are applying for.
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Please write your name in kana also.
・ The plan should be written in Japanese or English.
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You may use a word processor.
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G
Acceptance Notice (Form G)
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If you wish to receive the admission result by mail, please write the guarantor's name 1 and address.
*Note:
Applicants who have graduated from a university/graduate school in China or Taiwan must submit the ORIGINAL copy of academic transcript/diploma with Japanese or English translation. If you wish to have the original documents returned, please attach a self-addressed envelope with return postage for registered mail. The documents will be returned to you after confirmation.
Please note the following:
1) We may ask applicants to submit the original copy of some documents other than indicated above. (If the applicant wishes to have the original copy returned, please attach a self-addressed envelope.)
2) If documents are not in Japanese or English, a translation must be attached.
3) Once the documents are submitted, statements cannot be changed.
4) Applicants may apply for one graduate program only.
5) If the applicant is a foreign resident, completed application documents must be sent by the guarantor in Japan. In case the applicant resides in Japan, he/she may send the documents by him/herself. However, please note that all information from the university will be sent to the gurantor.
6) Once the documents are submitted and payments are complete, they will not be returned.
7) If there is any false statement in the documents, admission will be canceled.
8) All documents should be posted only by express or registered mail.
9) In case any document is missing or incomplete, or fails to reach us by the designated date, the application will not be accepted.
10) Applicants may not change the program or major after the primary screening.
Financial Eligibility
The Statement of Financial Eligibility (Form D-7) should be filled in by the applicant’s financial supporter. Please attach the following documents to prove one’s financial resources:
1) Personal Funding:
･ Bank account balance certificate of the applicant’s own account (the amount should be enough
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to cover all expenses needed in Japan:- ¥1,500,000 or more)
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Employment certificate
･ Income certificate
2) Family Funding:
･ Bank account balance certificate of the sponsor’s account (the amount should be enough to cover all expenses needed in Japan:- ¥1,500,000 or more)
･ Employment certificate
･ Income certificate
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Certifying document of the sponsor's relationship to the applicant (eg. copy of family register, certificate of residence, etc)
3) Scholarship:
･ Certificate of scholarship (the amount should be enough to cover all expenses needed in Japan:-
¥1,500,000 or more)
4) Funding by a sponsor residing in Japan:
･ Copy of tax certificate, income tax certificate, or tax deduction certificate
･ Employment certificate
･ Certificate of residence (or alien registration certificate)
･ Proof of the sponsor’s relationship to the applicant (eg. a photo with the applicant)
Guarantor
Guarantor is responsible for the applicant’s application and admission procedures who will act as contact person during the applicant’s stay in Japan. The university will not introduce or act as guarantor.
A guarantor must meet all of the following requirements:
･ A self-supporting adult residing in Tokyo or in a neighboring prefecture.
･ A relative or friend of the applicant.
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If the guarantor is a foreign national, he/she should be a permanent resident in Japan or should be able to stay in Japan during the applicant’s stay as a permanent or long term resident, or be a spouse of a Japanese national.
Guarantor's responsibility:
･ Application and admission procedures.
･ The applicant’s personal affairs/problems such as finance, studies, and life in Japan.
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To make sure that the applicant does not get involved in any activities other than that are permitted by the Immigration Bureau.
1) Primary Screening (based on the evaluation of submitted documents)
The result of the primary screening will be announced by early December. Successful applicants will receive an admission card, a payment slip, and an application form for the secondary screening.
For overseas applicants, please obtain a visa at the Japanese embassy for entry into Japan for the purpose of taking the secondary screening test. Please contact the Faculty of Engineering upon your arrival to Japan.
Successful applicants who are selected in the primary screening must pay the application fee of
¥33,000 through a bank in Japan between the dates below:
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December 7 – 17, 2009 (before 14:00)
Please note the following:
・ Payment should be made through a bank in Japan using the payment slip sent from the university.
・ The receipt slip should be stamped by the bank and returned to the university together with the completed application form.
・ Application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
2) Secondary Screening (written test and interview)
A written test of English and an interview will be held to evaluate the knowledge in the research field, and academic ability on January 10, 2010
Major Date Time
Information Systems Science
Bioinformatics January 10, 2010 10:30
Environmental Engineering for Symbiosis
Interview will be held at Building A. Please arrive 30 minutes before the interview.
Successful applicants will be announced on the Faculty of Engineering bulletin board on:
January 20, 2010 at 13:00.
Please note the following:
1) Successful applicants should come to the Faculty of Engineering Administration Office before
January 30, 2010 (10:00-17:00) to receive the Letter of Admission and other forms necessary for enrollment. If you fail to visit the office before this date, your admission offer will be cancelled.
2) If you wish to receive the result by postal mail, please fill out and submit the Acceptance Notice
(Form G) and the Address Label (Form E-2).
Initial Enrollment: February 1 – February 8, 2010
Final Enrollment: February 15 –February 26, 2010
Please note the following:
1) If you fail to enroll during the designated period, your admission will be revoked.
2) You must pay the registration fee, tuition, and other expenses within the enrollment period. You may choose to pay the tuition for one semester or one academic year.
3) In the event of admission withdrawal, tuition and other expenses (except registration fee) will be refunded. However, you must inform the university up to one day before the entrance ceremony.
Please visit the university website for the exact amount of tuition and other expenses at: http://www.t.soka.ac.jp/assets/pdf/admission/boshu_05.pdf
Please submit the following documents for enrollment:
1) Enrollment Form
2) Certificate of Alien Registration
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3) Certificate of Graduation (only if it’s not submitted at the time of application)
4) Academic Transcript (only if it’s not submimitted at the time of application)
*Enrollment periods are subject to change. The final schedule will be announced at the time of announcing successful applicants.
Certificate of Eligibility and Visa Application
Successful applicants of foreign nationality must obtain the Certificate of Eligibility ( zairyu shikaku ) for visa application.
1. Overseas applicants
1) If the applicant’s family member or financial sponsor (including the scholarship agency) resides in Japan, the Certificate of Eligibility should be applied by the family member or financial sponsor.
2) In case the applicant has no family member or financial sponsor in Japan, Soka University will act as proxy upon request to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility. Please fill out the designated form and submit it together with other required documents for enrollment.
Please note the following:
・ The Certificate of Eligibility is issued by the Ministry of Justice. Soka University does not, therefore, guarantee issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility.
・ When the Certificate of Eligibility is issued, it will be mailed to the guarantor. The applicant must submit the certificate to the Japanese embassy or consulate in his/her country for visa application.
・ The Ministry of Justice may request additional documents.
2. Applicants who reside in Japan
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If the applicant already holds a visa, it should be extended or changed to a student visa at the
Immigration Bureau.
・ Permanent residents do not need to change visa status, however, please note that you may become ineligible for scholarships provided to foreign students.
・ For other visa holders, please directly contact the Immigration Bureau.
3. Application by gurantor
Guarantor may apply for the Certificate of Eligibility directly at the Immigration Bureau.
For more information about the Certificate of Eligibility and visa application, please contact:
International Affairs Office
TEL: 042 (691) 8230
FAX: 042 (691) 9456
Other Remarks
If you fail to arrive in Japan before the entrance ceremony or if there is any falsification in any of the documents presented for application or enrollment, the admission will be revoked.
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