Admissions

If you wish to apply please contact the faculty member you are interested in working with and arrange a consultation first.

Entrance examinations for the Doctoral Program are generally held in late August each year. Depending on the enrollment status, additional examinations may be conducted in November or January.

If you reside overseas, please contact your prospective advisor first via email to obtain preliminary approval for your application.

[Doctoral Program (Ph.D.)] Faculty

[Master’s Program] Faculty

The application deadline is usually about five weeks prior to the entrance examination date; however, for additional examinations, the deadline may be shorter.
Please note that a preliminary review may be required in some cases, and this process can take time. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you begin preparations well in advance.

Applicants will be evaluated comprehensively based on an oral examination (the content and format may vary slightly depending on the program) and a review of submitted documents.

If you have any questions about the application procedures or academic affairs, please contact the Academic Affairs Section, Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences.

[Academic Affairs Section, Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences]
Tel: +81-88-656-7108
Email: skgakumk@tokushima-u.ac.jp

Admissions for the Doctoral First Stage Program at the Graduate School of Science and Technology

The application guidelines for the Doctoral First Stage Program can be accessed through the following links

〇Regional Innovation & Clinical Psychology Majors
https://www.ias.tokushima-u.ac.jp/admission/graduate_school/
〇Science and Engineering Major
https://www.tokushima-u.ac.jp/st/admission/graduate_school/index.html
〇Bioresource Science Major
https://www.bb.tokushima-u.ac.jp/admissions-information/graduate-exam/

Admissions for the Doctoral Second Stage Program (Doctoral Program) – Science and Technology Major

To provide a seamless continuation from the Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences, the Faculty of Science and Technology, and the Faculty of Bioscience and Bioindustry, the Graduate School of Science and Technology was newly established by restructuring and integrating the former Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School of Advanced Technology and Science at the Josanjima Campus.

By reforming the conventional department-based education system, this graduate school goes beyond merely deepening expertise in specific fields. It also aims to equip students with the ability to address global and regional challenges, such as globalization, energy issues, depopulation, aging societies, and mental health.

Through this approach, the program fosters interdisciplinary professionals who can create new value across science, technology, industry, and society.

Tokushima University Graduate School of Science and Technology

Doctoral Second Stage Program (Science and Technology Major) – 2025 October Admission, 2026 April Admission, First Round of Entrance Examinations

■ Number of Available Slots Science and Technology Major: 47 people
■ Entrance Examination Schedule

Type of Examination		Publication of Application Guidelines	Application Period for Eligibility Review	Application Submission Period	Examination Date	Announcement of Results
General Entrance Examination. Special Entrance Examination for Working Professionals. Special Entrance Examination for International Students.	First Round of Applications	April 17 (Thu)	– June 20(Fri)	July 15(Tue) – July 22 (Tue)	August 26 (Tue)	September 12 (Fri) 15:00
	Second Round of Applications
	Third Round of Applications

For more details, please refer to the Student Application Guidelines.

■Student Application Guidelines

※ Please make sure to obtain the application guidelines before applying and carefully prepare your application documents.

■Download Application Documents

Tokushima University Graduate School of Science and Technology – Science and Technology Major
Admission Examination Results

2024 October Admission
The list of successful applicants for the Doctoral Second Stage Program (Science and Technology Major) for October 2024 admission has been published. (September 13, 2024)
List of Successful Applicant Numbers: [2024 October Admission]

2025 April Admission
The list of successful applicants for the Doctoral Second Stage Program (Science and Technology Major) for April 2025 admission has been published. (September 13, 2024)
List of Successful Applicant Numbers: [2025 April Admission]

2025 April Admission – Second Round
The list of successful applicants for the Doctoral Second Stage Program (Science and Technology Major) for the second round of April 2025 admission has been published. (December 20, 2024)
List of Successful Applicant Numbers: [2025 April Admission]

How to Request an Application Form

If you wish to request an application form by mail, please send a self-addressed return envelope (Kaku-2 size: 33.2 cm × 24.0 cm) with a ¥390 postage stamp (or ¥510 if requesting after October 1) affixed.

Send your request to:
Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences Academic Affairs Office

Request for Graduate School of Science and Technology (Doctoral Second Stage Program) Application Guidelines (General Entrance Examination & Special Entrance Examination for Working Professionals).

Recipient:Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences Academic Affairs Office, Tokushima University
1-1 Minamijosanjima-cho, Tokushima City, 770-8502, Japan
Phone: 088-656-7108
Fax: 088-656-9314
Note: Since October 2021, some services for postal mail (letters & postcards) and Yu-Mail have been revised. Please check for any updated postal regulations before sending your request.

Delivery times have been delayed due to postal service changes.
If you need the application urgently, please request it via express mail and affix the appropriate express postage to your return envelope as well.
For more details, please visit the following website.
https://www.post.japanpost.jp/2021revision

Notice for Students Currently Residing in Japan
Delivery times have been delayed due to postal service changes.
If you need the application urgently, please request it via express mail and affix the appropriate express postage to your return envelope as well.
For more details, please visit the following website.
https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-charge/index.php?lang=_en

For International Students

The Tokushima University International Office website provides comprehensive information for prospective international students who wish to study at Tokushima University from abroad. It offers an overview of undergraduate and graduate programs, introduces faculty members and researchers, and explains the admission procedures. Additionally, it provides details on various scholarships, international student housing, and career support, including employment opportunities and future career paths.

Contact Information(Please check your desired program before making an inquiry.)

＜Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences Academic Affairs Office＞
1-1 Minamijosanjima-cho, Tokushima City
TEL: 088-656-7108

Social Infrastructure Systems Program

＜Faculty of Science and Technology Academic Affairs Office＞
2-1 Minamijosanjima-cho, Tokushima City
TEL: 088-656-7315 / 088-656-7317

Social Infrastructure Systems Program (Degree: Doctor of Engineering)
Chemical and Biological Engineering Program (Degree: Doctor of Engineering)
Mechanical Science Program (Degree: Doctor of Engineering)
Electrical, Electronic, and Physical Sciences Program (Degree: Doctor of Engineering)
Intelligent Information and Mathematical Sciences Program (Degree: Doctor of Engineering)
Optical Science Program (Degree: Doctor of Engineering)

＜Faculty of Bioscience and Bioindustry Academic Affairs Office＞
2-1 Minamijosanjima-cho, Tokushima City
TEL: 088-656-8021 / 088-656-8020

Bioresource Science Program (Degree: Doctor of Agriculture)

Research Students

2025 Applicant Guidelines

(Japanese)【2025 Tokushima University Graduate School of Science and Technology (Doctoral Second Stage Program) Research Student Application Guidelines】
(English)【2025 Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation Tokushima University Doctoral Course Admission Guide for Research Students】

Non-degree Students