Important Notice:

All information provided below is provisional and subject to change.

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Program Features

・Enrollment capacity: 15 students
・Entire graduate program conducted in English
・Integrated Master's–Doctoral program
(Doctoral program planed for 2029, subject to governmental approval)
・Interdisciplinary research environment
(Aqualogy: Materials chemistry centered on water as a medium)
・Flexible laboratory selection through a lab rotation system
・Financial support for admitted students

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Ideal Applicants

We seek students who:
・Have a strong motivation for academic and research excellence
・Are interested in interdisciplinary research
・Aspire to work in an international research environment

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Research Units for Student Placement

・Students can choose from 7 PI-led research units
（Katsuya TESHIMA, Wataru SUGIMOTO, Hideki TANAKA, Takashi HISATOMI,
Nobuyuki ZETTSU, Takashi SHIMOSATO, Makoto OGAWA)
・Final assignment to a PI unit will be determined after lab rotation
For more details on PI units:
https://www.shinshu-u.ac.jp/institution/arg/en/research/

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１．Admission category and Examination fee

＜Admission category＞
The Aqualogy Program offers two admission categories:

1. Special Recommendation-Based Admission
2. General Admission

Applicants wishing to apply through the Special Recommendation-Based Admission
must obtain a recommendation from the Principal Investigator (PI) of their preferred
research unit.
Only applicants who have been formally recommended by that PI are eligible to apply
through this admission category. Applicants who do not have such a recommendation
may apply through the General Admission category.

＜Examination fee＞
There is no Examination fee to apply for the Aqualogy program.

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２．Selection Process

The admission process consists of two stages:

First Screening (Document Review)

All applications will be evaluated based on the submitted application materials
(see Section 5, Required Documents).

Second Screening (Online interview)

Applicants who successfully pass the first screening will be invited to participate
in an online interview. The interview will assess the applicant's academic background,
research interests, motivation for joining the Aqualogy Program, communication skills,
and potential to succeed and contribute in a research-intensive international
environment.

Final admission decisions will be made based on a comprehensive evaluation of the
results of both the first screening (document review) and the second screening
(online interview).

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３．Selection schedule and Eligibility

＜Selection schedule＞

The primary admission round will be conducted in November 2026.
If places remain available after the first round of admissions, a second admission round will be conducted in May 2027.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply during the primary admission round whenever possible.

＜Eligibility＞
Those who graduated with a bachelor's or master's degree or expect to complete their degree before the enrollment date are eligible to apply.

Applicants who do not clearly meet the above criteria, or who hold qualifications obtained through alternative educational pathways, may be considered for admission following an individual eligibility assessment conducted by the program prior to application.

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４．Application Procedure

＜Application Procedure＞
Applications are accepted exclusively through the online application system.
To apply for the program, applicants must first create an account on the application website.
All required documents must be prepared in English, converted to PDF format, and uploaded through the online system.

＜Application Website＞
The online application website is scheduled to open in September 2026.
Detailed instructions and application deadlines will be announced on the program website.

Note
We recommend using a computer when preparing and submitting your application.
If you choose to use a mobile device, please ensure that it is running the latest operating system and web browser to guarantee proper functionality of the application system.

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５．Required Documents

1. Transcript
2. GPA Calculation Sheet
3. Certificate of Graduation or Certificate of Expected Graduation
4. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
5. Statement of Purpose
6. Video Statement (Motivation, Academic Goals, and Research Interests)
7. Official TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, or IELTS Score Report*1
8. Passport Copy*2
9. Residence Card Copy*3
10. Certificate of Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Recipient*4
11. Letter of Recommendation*5

*1: Required only for applicants whose previous degree was not conducted primarily in English.
*2: Required only for international applicants.
*3: Required only for applicants residing in Japan.
*4: Required only for applicants receiving a Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship.
*5: Applicants must arrange for one or more letters of recommendation from individuals who are qualified to evaluate their academic, research, and/or educational abilities, such as professors, academic advisors, or research supervisors. Recommendation letters must be submitted directly by the recommender through the designated online application system.
Letters uploaded by applicants themselves will not be accepted.

Contact Information

Aqualogy Program Preparation Office
Faculty of Engineering, Shinshu University
Email: info.aqualogy-ml@shinshu-u.ac.jp