ࡱ> UWTq` R6IbjbjqPqP2L::&zzzzzzzVVVV$z4A#rT"V"V"V"V"V"V"$%h(:z"zz"zz"("("("zzT"("T"("("zz(" _=QV ("T"#0A#("U(!RU(("U(z(",("hz"z""A#$zzzzzz International Joint Education Programfor Science and Technology (IJEP)Doctoral CourseApplication Information forGeneral Admission in October 2013Graduate School of Science and TechnologyKumamoto University2-39-1 Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8555, JapanPhone: +81-96-342-3020ask-gsst@kumamoto-u.ac.jphttp://www.gsst.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/index_en.htmlGraduate School of Science and Technology (GSST), Kumamoto University offers International Joint Education Program for Science and Technology (IJEP) for international postgraduate students leading to Doctoral degrees in the following research and educational fields. Enrollment is either in April or in October. The main language of this program for classes and research instructions is English. Basic Japanese language courses are offered at Center for Globalization.In October 2010, we started a new program called International Joint Education Program (IJEP) for Groundwater Environmental Leaders. This program is also called Groundwater Environmental Leader Program of Kumamoto University, 'GelK' for short. The aim of this program is to foster doctoral students who will be able to manage groundwater resources by preserving amount and quality to contribute to construct a sustainable society. After successful completion of the requirements, a certificate will be conferred besides a doctoral degree in your major. For details please check the website athttp://www.gsst.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/index_en.html. You can apply for this program after you are admitted to GSST. Although students from any nationalities can apply for the program, only students from African and Asian countries are eligible for the financial support from the program.Research and Educational FieldsScienceDepartment: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Environments, Biological SciencesNew Frontier SciencesDepartment: New Frontier SciencesAdvanced TechnologyDepartment: Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, AdvancedMechanical Systems, Intelligent Mechanical SystemsComputer Science and Electrical EngineeringDepartment: Computer Science and Communication Engineering, Frontier Technology for Energy andDevices, Human and Environmental Informatics, Applied MathematicsArchitectural and Civil EngineeringDepartment: Environmental Conservation Engineering, Environmental Management and Planning,Architecture and Environment Planning, Building Materials and StructuresNumber of Students for Admission: up to 5Financial AidFinancial aid of about 70,000 per month for the first year of the program will be awarded to someapplicants whom the selection committee recognizes to have excellent records. Extension of the financial aid is possible after a review process.Qualifications of Applicants1) Nationality: must have a non-Japanese nationality.2) Education:Applicants must fulfill any of the following conditions from `$ to b$`$ Hold either a Master s degree or are expected to complete the degree by September 2013.a$ Conducted research for more than 2 years in a university or a research institute after completion of the 16 years of formal education outside of Japan and recognized to have an equivalent level of education to the Master s degree by the Graduate School of Science and Technology (GSST),Kumamoto University.b$ Are recognized by GSST to have attainments equal to or higher than Master s degree holders, and must be older than 24 years old as of September 30, 2013.Note: When one s application is based on a$or b$, the qualification will be subjected to the priorscreening. For application to the prior screening, follow the guidelines shown below.3) Health: must be in good physical and mental health.4) Language: must have a good ability of English communication skills. The applicants should have an official score of either Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Test of English for International Communications (TOEIC), or International English Testing System (IELTS). The preferred minimum scores are 530 for TOEFL-PBT (71 for TOEFL-iBT), 700 for TOEIC, and 6.0 for IELTS.In the case of applications based on the qualifications 2)-a$ or -b$, the prior screening is required.Contact the Academic Affairs Section of GSST (gsst-aas@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp) first before submitting the documents.(1) Required documents Application form for the screening of the qualification for application (obtained from AcademicAffairs Section of GSST) Certificates of Bachelor s degree and Master s degree (or a certificate of anticipation ofcompletion), or copies of diplomas. Official transcripts of academic records in English from each college and university attended,including information such as GPA and ranking. English summaries of Bachelor s thesis and Master s thesis or equivalents.(2) Period of application for the screening of the qualification for ApplicationFrom May 27 to May 31, 2013(3) Where to sendAcademic Affairs Section of GSST2-39-1 Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8555, Japan(4) Result of the screeningThe result will be informed to the applicants as soon as after the screening.Note:1) Military personnel and military civilian employees are excluded.2) The admission will be revoked, if successful applicants fail to arrive in Japan by the designateddate.3) The admission will be revoked, if successful applicants fail to fulfill the educational requirements as stated in the qualification by September 2013.Fees and TuitionExamination fee: 30,000Enrollment fee: 282,000Tuition: 267,900 per semester (535,800 per year)Selection Procedure1) The selection committee will examine the application materials and the result of the interview.Applicants should have interviews by a prospective supervisor and at least two more faculty members from the related field(s). When interviews in person are not possible, the applicants should have at least nine Internet interview sessions by three faculty members (three sessions each). Interviews must be completed by the application deadline.2) The University will notify the selection results to the applicants in mid July 2013.Date of EnrollmentOctober 1, 2013DegreesAfter successful fulfillment of the course requirements, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Engineering, or Doctor of Philosophy will be conferred.Application DeadlineFor application the following items must be submitted to the office of the Graduate School of Science and Technology by an applicants prospective supervisor in GSST. The deadline for receipt of applications and all supporting materials is June 10, 2013.Required Documents1) Application Form for IJEP in Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University.2) Health certificate completed within 6 months prior to the date of application.3) Statement of objectives written by the applicant. It should include reasons for application to theGraduate School, how the applicant qualifies to be a graduate student, and the applicants academic, research, and professional goals.4) Certificates of Bachelors degree and Masters degree (or a certificate of anticipation of completion), or copies of diplomas.5) Official transcripts of academic records in English from each college and university attended, including information such as GPA and ranking.6) English summaries of Bachelors thesis and Masters thesis or equivalents.7) Official certificate of citizenship (original and English translation). A copy of the passport cannot be accepted.8) A letter of recommendation from a head of the faculty or graduate school of the applicants home university.9) A letter of recommendation from a professor or a research supervisor who can evaluate the applicants ability in study and research.10) A letter from the employer indicating the agreement of this application, if the applicant is employed at the time of application.11) An official score of TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS, if the applicants native language is not English.12) Results of interviews including comments from the interviewers. In case of Internet interviews records of interview exchanges are also required. These documents are submitted by a prospective supervisor (see Selection Procedure).13) Examination fee (30,000 Japanese yen).If you make a payment from abroad, please pay 32,500 in total (lifting charge 2,500 should beincluded) using wire transfer to the following account. 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Notify at szkn-kyomu@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp before you make a payment, and send us a proof of remittance together with application documents.Beneficiary: Kumamoto UniversityBank: The Bank of Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ, Ltd. (Swift Code: BOTKJPJT)Branch: Kumamoto Branch (Branch No. 655)Account No: 0667419Bank Address: 1-26 Shinshigai, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto 860-0803, JapanIf you make a payment from Japan, please contact at szkn-kyomu@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp.Note:1) Applicants are advised to discuss research plans with their prospective supervisors beforehand.2) All the documents should be typewritten on A4 size paper (21 x 29.5 cm).3) Use the forms provided by the University for the required documents 1) and 2).4) Applications with incomplete information or submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.5) All application materials will not be returned to the applicants.NotesApplicants are advised to become familiar with the Japanese culture, customs, climate, and the University system, before coming to Japan. 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