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Kagoshima / National
| Postal code | 890-0065 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-21-40 Korimoto, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima |
| Department to contact | Office of Graduate School, Department of Engineering |
| Phone | 099-285-3057 |
| Fax | 099-285-3410 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization., For some courses, development of experts in their fields of specialization., There are graduate courses and programs where you can earn a degree through classes taught entirely in English. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Scinece, Engineering, Informatics |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Applicants who have completed 16 years and above of school education in their home countries or expect to complete it by the designated date. Applicants who are 22 years old or older and are recognized to have abilities equivalent to graduates by special admission qualification screening. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 24 |
| Number of privately financed students | 18 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students: 1st recruitment |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 13, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 23, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 25, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 19, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 5, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language and English language, Major subjects, Interview, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students: 2nd recruitment |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 19, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 6, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 16, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 6, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language and English language, Major subjects, Interview, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Interdisciplinary Department of Science and Engineering |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Completion of an undergraduate degree or completion of at least 16 years of school education in one's home country, and has done research for at least 2 years in a research institution or a university. Recognized as having completed the equivalent of a masters degree by a special admission qualification screening and be at least 24 years old. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 8 |
| Number of privately financed students | 4 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 13, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 23, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 25, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 20, 2025 - August 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 5, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students: 1st recruitment |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 13, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 23, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 25, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 20, 2025 - August 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 5, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for Internation Students: 2nd recruitment |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 19, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 6, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 28, 2026 - January 30, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 24, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
Last update: Jun. 05, 2025