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ADMISSION INFORMATION FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO

The Graduate School of Medicine has programs leading to the following degrees: Master of Medical Science, Master of Health Science, Doctor of Health Science, Master of Public Health, and Doctor of Medicine. An applicant may also be admitted as a Postgraduate Foreign Research Student (Kenkyu-sei), i.e. as a non-degree student.

Before applying, those who wish to enter the graduate school are advised to send the following documents by postal mail to sections that he/she wishes to join, and to ask for an informal agreement of acceptance. Those who have obtained an informal agreement of acceptance may request the daigakuin kakari (administrative office of the graduate school) to provide them with an application form.

*Please attach Japanese or English translation to any documents written in languages other than Japanese or English.

1. Curriculum vitae, including publication list if any

2. Research plan

3. Copies of diplomas or graduation certificates issued by Universities and Colleges attended

4. Copies of transcripts of academic records issued by Universities and Colleges attended

5. Recommendation letter from University or College President, Dean, Department Chairman, or Faculty Advisor

6. At least one of the following 3 documents:

・Comments on your Japanese language proficiency by a Japanese-speaking person who is able to objectively assess your ability

・a certificate of proficiency in the Japanese language issued by a Japanese language school

・a certificate of the results of the Japanese Language Test <http://www.jees.or.jp/jlpt/en/>

The names and addresses of the sections are shown in the attached list. The professors’ names and their fields are available on the following websites. <http://www.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/IRS/Navi/BaseFrame_Cover_e.html>

< http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/departments/>.

If you cannot find the name of the Professor, you may omit it, but be sure to write the name of the section correctly, or your documents may be lost. Also, your name and address must be written in block letters on the envelope.

Note:

The Office of International Academic Affairs of the Graduate School of Medicine will not respond to inquiries regarding faculty members’ e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, or other such information. However, some professors make their contact information public on the Internet, so please check the appropriate website of the Graduate School of Medicine. The Office of International Academic Affairs of the Graduate School of Medicine is not responsible for notifying an applicant whether or not a professor received documents sent by an applicant. The office is also not responsible for notifying the applicant of the professor’s decision. Generally, professors take about three to four weeks to decide whether to accept an applicant or not. The timing and content of the professor’s response is completely at the professor’s discretion. In some cases, a professor might not reply at all. Please understand that, in general, the documents you send will not be returned to you.

1. Programs available

Field	Division	Master’s degree	Master of Public Health degree	Doctoral degree	Non-degree research student (Kenkyu-sei)
Medicine	Molecular Cell Biology	not available	not available	available	available
	Functional Biology	not available	not available	available	available
	Pathology, Immunology, and Microbiology	not available	not available	available	available
	Radiology and Biomedical Engineering	not available	not available	available	available
	Neuroscience	not available	not available	available	available
	Social Medicine	not available	not available	available	available
	Internal Medicine	not available	not available	available	available
	Reproductive, Developmental, and Aging Science	not available	not available	available	available
	Surgical Sciences	not available	not available	available	available
Health Sciences	Health Sciences and Nursing	available	not available	available	available
	International Health	available	not available	available	available
Medical Science	Medical Science	available	not available	not available	not available
School of Public Health	Public Health	not available	available	not available	not available

2. Duration of program

● Master’s Program: 2 years

● Master of Public Health Program: 2 years or 1year

● Doctoral Program in Health Sciences: 3 years

● Doctoral Program in Medicine: 4 years

● Kenkyusei: 1 year

3. Who can apply? (These are the main requirements. For details, refer to the Boshu-yoko (Application form & Instructions).)

Master’s Program (Medical Sciences and Health Sciences)

・ A person who has completed or is expected to graduate from a university

・ A person who has completed or is expected to complete sixteen years of regular school education abroad

Master of Public Health

・ A person who has completed or is expected to graduate from a university

・ A person who has completed or is expected to complete sixteen years of regular school education abroad

※ Those who are applying for a 1-year course must have a practical (working) experience

in health and medicine for a certain period

Doctoral Programs in Health Sciences

・ A person who received or is expected to receive a Master’s degree or a Professional degree from a graduate school

Doctoral Programs in Medicine

・ A person who has completed or is expected to complete eighteen years of regular school education abroad (ending with a medical, dental, or veterinary course)

Kenkyu-sei (Postgraduate foreign research student).

・ A person who has graduated from a University (excluding a Japanese University)

・ A person who is considered eligible by the Graduate School of Medicine

*Starting in May, the Boshu-yoko (Application form and instructions) will be distributed by the Daigakuin kakari. It is also available on the website of our Graduate School, <http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/>

４．Means of Selection

Program	Selection by
Master’s program	Written and oral exams, and evaluation based on transcript of records submitted.
Master of Public Health program	Written and oral exams, and evaluation based on transcript of records submitted.
Doctoral program in Health Science	Evaluation based on Master’s thesis or its equivalent, written and oral exams, and transcript of records submitted
Doctoral program in Medicine	Written and oral exams, and evaluation based on transcript submitted. * Depending on the qualifications, selection may be made differently. Please inquire at the administrative office.
Non-degree Reaearch Student (Kenkyu-sei)	Evaluation of submitted documents.

5. Examinations (Written examination is given in both English and Japanese)

Program	Division	Written examination		Notes
		2^nd language	Field-specific tests
Master’s degree	Health Sciences and Nursing	English	(1) Health in general (2) One question from the section the applicant wishes to enter	Oral exam will be given to those who pass the written exam
	International Health	English (including listening test)	(1) Two questions from the section the applicant wishes to enter (2) Two questions, one each from sections other than (1) (to be chosen on the day of the test)
	Medical Science	English	Life sciences
Master of Public Health	Public Health	English	(1) Health Science and Social Medicine in general (2) Four questions from the specialties listed below. Epidemiology/ Medical Statistics / Preventive Medicine/ Health Education / Mental Health/ Medical Informatics / Medical Ethics/ Forensic Medicine /Investigation in Public Health Methodology (3) Essay (1-year course only)
Doctor of Health Science	Health Sciences and Nursing	English	(1) One question from the section the applicant wishes to enter (2) One question from a section other than (1) (to be chosen at the time of application)
	International Health	English	No test
Doctor of Medicine		English	(1) One question from the section the applicant wishes to enter. (2) One question from the general questions given by every division (to be chosen on the day of the exam)	All applicants will be given an oral exam.
Non-Degree Research Student(Kenkyu-sei)	Selection based on submitted documents.

6. Time of application

		Application Form Available	Application for Admission	Entrance Examination		Admission
				Written	Oral
Master’s degree		Middle of May through July 9, 2007	July2 through July 9, 2007	August 20, 2007	Health Sciences and Nursing August 22, 2007	April
					International Health August 22, 2007
					Medical Science August 24, 2007
Master of Public Health		Middle of May through July 9,2007	July2 through July 9, 2007	August 20, 2007	August 23, 2007	April
Doctoral degree	Medicine	Middle of May through August 8, 2007	August 1 through August 8, 2007	October 15, 2007	October 16, 2007	April
	Health Sciences	Middle of May through January 11, 2008	January 7 through January 11, 2008	February 7, 2008	Health Sciences and Nursing February 14, 2008	April
					International Health February 8, 2008
Non-degree Research Student (Kenkyu-sei)		All year	3 months before admission	Evaluation based on supporting documents		April/ October

7. Expenses

	Master’s degree and Master of Public Health Programs	Doctoral Program	Foreign Research Students
Admission	282,000 yen	282,000 yen	84,600 yen
Tuition	535,800 yen per year	520,800 yen per year	28,900 yen per month
Application charge	30,000 yen		9,800 yen

8. Documents to be submitted (main documents)

Program	Documents
Master’s degree	Application form, transcript of academic records, photos, a statement of the reason for applying (for those who apply to master of medical sciences only), research plan (for those who wish to enter without leaving their current employment), Japanese language ability certificate
Master of Public Health	Application form, transcript of academic records, photos, certificate of the period of work experience (for those who apply to 1-year course only), study plan (for those who wish to enter without leaving their current employment), Japanese language ability certificate
Doctor of Health Science	Application form, transcript of academic records, photos, Master’ s thesis and its abstract, research plan, recommendation letter, Japanese language ability certificate
Doctor of Medicine	Application form, transcript of academic records, photos, research plan (for those who wish to enter without leaving their current employment), Japanese language ability certificate *Depending on qualifications, advanced screening might be required. Some applicants must submit the following documents by late June: student registration certificate, transcript of scholastic records, recommendation from University or College President or Dean, research report, and research plan. Their application will then be screened on the basis of those documents.
Non-degree Research Student (Kenkyu-sei)	Application form, diplomas or graduation certificates issued by Universities or Colleges attended, transcripts of academic records, recommendation from University or College President, Dean, Department Chairman or Faculty advisor, Japanese language ability certificate, alien registration certificate (for residents in Japan only).

9. Other important points

l Before registration, foreign students must obtain a visa valid for enrollment in the graduate school.

l Obtaining scholarships is difficult because of intense competition.

l Obtaining accommodation in student residence facilities is difficult.

l In general, Kenkyu-sei are not eligible to purchase discounted air tickets, rail tickets, or commuting passes, or to receive other student discounts.

10. Scholarships/Monbukagakusyo Scholarship

It is quite hard to get any kind of scholarship in Japan. You should apply for some scholarships at home before leaving for Japan. If you go to the nearest Japanese Embassy in your country, you can get information and an application form to apply for a Monbukagakusyo Scholarship, which is a scholarship that the Japanese Government offers to foreign students studying in Japan. (The University of Tokyo does not distribute the application form for Monbukagakusyo Scholarships.)

If you need to obtain a signature on the “Acceptance Letter” (a document required when applying to a Monbukagakusyo Scholarship) from a professor in our faculty, you should send your documents (numbers 1-6 as listed on page 1 of this document) directly to the section or department in which you wish to study (you may omit the name of the professor if unknown) and ask for a signature on the “Acceptance Letter”.

<Useful information through the Internet>

(1) The University of Tokyo: < http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp >

(2) International Center, The University of Tokyo: <http://www.ic.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index-e.html >

(3) Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo: <http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index.html>

(4) Office of International Academic Affairs, Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo: <http://square.umin.ac.jp/koryu/homepage00.html>

(5) Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO): <http://www2.jasso.go.jp/index_e.html>

<How to obtain an Application package (Japanese only)>

1. At the Administrative office of the graduate school of medicine, 1^st floor of faculty of medicine building no. 2. (Monday through Friday except holidays, from 9am to 5pm)

2. By postal mail (Request by phone or FAX is not accepted)

Please write “Request for Application Package” on the envelope in red ink and enclose the following:

(1) a request form (Download from http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/daigakuin/apply/file/app.pdf)

*If you can’t download it, please include a note with your name, your contact

information, the name of the program and division you wish to apply to.

(2) a self-addressed return envelope (24 cm × 33.2 cm) with Japanese postal stamps worth of 240 yen or 7 International Reply Coupons (IRC) for international mail.

Send a request to:

Igakukei kenkyu-ka, Daigakuin-kakari,

Administrative office,

Graduate School of Medicine

The University of Tokyo

7−3−1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku

Tokyo 113-0033, Japan

International Academic Affairs

Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine

The University of Tokyo

7−3−1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku

Tokyo 113-0033, Japan