Research Students
As preparation for applying to a graduate or doctoral program at Iwate University, students may register as a research student beforehand. As it is usually difficult to pass the entrance examination in the Japanese language without proper preparation, many prospective students register as research students for 6 months.
Qualifications for Undergraduate Programs
Those with a bachelor's degree or with the academic skills equivalent to completing two-years or more of study at college.
Graduate Programs (Master's)
Those with a Master's degree or those admitted with equivalent academic skills
Graduate Programs (Doctoral)
Those with a Doctoral degree or those admitted with equivalent academic skills
Period
Up to one year. However, if an application is filed within the given period, an extension may be granted.
| Spring Enrolment : | (6 month course) | April 1 - September 30 |
| (1 year course) | April 1 - March 31 | |
| Fall Enrolment : | (fall semester only) | October 1 - March 31 |
Timeline for Admission
The schedule below is tentative and subject to change. Please check the Iwate University website regularly for the latest information regarding actual dates, procedures, and other details.
https://www.iwate-u.ac.jp/target/research-student.html
Applications from abroad
Graduate from an undergraduate or graduate program.
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Find a research area of interest.
(The research topics of our researchers, which can be found in the Directory of Faculty and Researchers on the Iwate University website, will be of help in writing your research proposal. Most email addresses are also available, so you can contact the researcher directly to discuss your research plan and the possibility of being accepted as a research student.)
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Submit the application documents.
(Application forms are available in early October of the prior academic year for spring enrolment and in late April for fall enrolment.)
- Spring Enrolment: Mid-October
- Fall Enrolment: Early May
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After acceptance and receiving your decision to attend the university, the International Office of Iwate University will apply for the Certificate of Eligibility at the Immigration Office.
- Spring Enrolment: Mid-December
- Fall Enrolment: Late June
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The enrollment guide and the Certificate of Eligibility will be sent or handed over to the applicant or the guarantor.
Upon receiving them, complete the admission procedure within the designed period.
- Spring Enrolment: Late February
- Fall Enrolment: Early September
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The applicant will then apply for a visa at a Japanese embassy abroad and come to Japan.
- Spring Enrolment: End of March
- Fall Enrolment: End of September
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- Spring Enrolment: Beginning of April
- Fall Enrolment: Beginning of October
Applications from residents in Japan
Graduate from an undergraduate or graduate program.
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Find a research area of interest.
(The research topics of our researchers, which can be found in the Directory of Faculty and Researchers on the Iwate University website, will be of help in writing your research proposal. Most email addresses are also available, so you can contact the researcher directly to discuss your research plan and the possibility of being accepted as a research student.)
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Submit the application documents. (Application forms are available in early January of the prior academic year for spring enrolment and in Mid-July for fall enrolment.)
- Spring Enrolment: Mid-January
- Fall Enrolment: Late July - Early August
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Upon receiving notification of acceptance, complete the admission procedure within the designed period.
- Spring Enrolment: Mid-March
- Fall Enrolment: Late September
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Enroll at Iwate University.
- Spring Enrolment: Beginning of April
- Fall Enrolment: Beginning of October