- Department of Bio-Functions and Systems Science
- Cooperative Major in Advanced Health Science（Joint Program with Waseda Univ.）
Department of Food and Energy Systems Science
This page contains the information of the entrance examination taken from the summer of 2024.
The end of this page has FAQ .
Entrance Examination Schedule (five-year system, doctoral course)
Last update date：2024/7/8 (Mon)
To applicants
Before application, be sure to inform the to-be supervisor and check the research content or theme there. In addition, when you passed the exam, let the supervisor know, and have a meeting about your research program.
Basic information about application
General selection, Special selection for foreign students, Special selection for adult students
Application qualification
General selection
Students who graduated or will graduate before the entrance. People who are admitted to have scholartic achievement either equaling or surpassing the graduation from university/college. etc.
Special selection for foreign students
Students who graduated or will graduate before the entrance. People who has bachelorship, etc.
See application guidelines for more detail.
Number of positions
First offering : General selection , Special selection for foreign students and?Special Selection for Adults
Availability is limited for entrance in October 2024.
We offer students who will enter at Oct. 2024
Third-Year Enrollment :
Availability is limited for entrance in?Oct. 2024.
You can obtain doctor's degree after completing
Doctor of agriculture, engineering or philosophy
Examination fee
30,000 yen
Entrance fee
282,000 yen (in 2023, may be revised.)
Tuition fee
535,800 yen in a full year, 267,900 yen in a half year
(in 2024, may be revised.)
Applicaition Schedule (for entrance in October 2024)
| Guidelines distribution for applicants (application form, included) | Middle of May |
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| Orientation meeting for exam and entrance |
To be determined
See here for more detail.(in preparation) |
| Certification of qualification for applicants | July 18 (Thu) - July 19 (Fri) For who do not graduate yet, qualification to take the exam is judged.For who do not graduate yet, qualification to take the exam is judged (see application guidelines for more detail). |
| Result announcement of qualification for applicants | July 25 (Thu) |
| Start acception of application for admission | August 19 (Mon) - August 30 (Fri) |
| Entrance examination | Written examination September 10 (Tue) for who takes the general selection Oral examination September 11 (Wed) for who takes the general selection and the special selection for foreign students See here for more detail. |
| Announcement of application results | September 18 (Wed) Notice board at 10 a.m. |
| Admission procedure | September 25 (Wed) |
| Entrance ceremony | Early in Oct. |
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| Guidelines distribution for applicants (application form, included) | Middle of May |
|---|---|
| Orientation meeting for exam and entrance |
To be determined
See here for more detail.(in preparation) |
| Certification of qualification for applicants | July 18 (Thu) - 19 (Fri) For who do not graduate yet, qualification to take the exam is judged (See here for more detail) |
| Result announcement of qualification for applicants | July 25 (Thu) |
| Start acception of application for admission | August 19 (Mon) -? 30 (Fri) |
| Entrance examination | Oral Examination September 11 (Wed) Examination will be conducted in English and Japanese based on the contents of the submitted outline of research results, research plan and motivation for application. for all examinee See here for more detail |
| Announcement of application results | September 18 (Wed) Notice shown at 10 a.m. on the TUAT website. |
| Admission procedure | September 25 (Wed) |
| Entrance ceremony | Early in Oct. |
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Schedule and contents of entrance examination
General selection
First offering:
Basic? ?September?10 (Tue) 10:00～11:40
Oral examination? ? September 11 (Wed)
Examination subject: English (the max score is 100.)
●Written examination
●You should submit your english test score sheet (one of the following, copy is not allowed)
●TOEIC, TOEIC-IP（taken in our university）TOEFL iBT (including TOEFL iBT Home Edition) , TOEFL ITP（taken in our university）, TOEFL ITP（taken in our university）
●The score results from exams taken within the past 2 years is only accepted.
Examination subject: Basic (the max score is 200.)
●Written examination
●Choose 4 questions from 13.
Math: analysis and linear algebras, Fourier and Laplace transform, and probability and statistics
Physics: dynamics, electromagnetics, and information basis
Chemistry: physical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry
Biology: cell biology, physiology and biochemistry, and ecology
Environment
Examination subject: Oral examination
See here for more detail
Special selection for foreign students & Special selection for adult students
First offering: September 11 (Wed)
Examination subject: specialized subject
Oral examination
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Past exam questions for basic (PDF, Japanese only)
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- First offering in Apr. 2016
- First offering in Apr. 2017
- First offering in Apr. 2018
- First offering in Apr. 2019
- First offering in Apr. 2020
- First offering in Apr. 2021
- First offering in Apr. 2022
- First offering in Apr. 2023
Notice: The year written above is when the exam is held. Entrance in October would be the same year, while that in April would be the following year.
How to get guidelines for applicants (application form)
Please confirm from the link below.
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Necessary documents for application
See application guidelines for more detail.
- Application form (prescribed form attached in the application guidlines)
- Picture-attached ticket and Admission ticket (prescribed form attached in the application guidlines)
- Diploma or commencement certification (including the scheduled case)
- Transcript
- Reason for aspiration (prescribed form attached in the application guidlines)
- Educational background (prescribed form attached in the application guidlines)
- Entrance examination fee
- Receipt (prescribed form attached in the application guidlines)
- Stamped addressed envelope (for test-takers not from TUAT)
- Address label?(prescribed form attached in the application guidlines)
FAQ
Do test-takers have to choose the 4 questions from 13 in basic test before taking exam?
No. Test-takers can choose after starting the exam and seeing all questions. Note: Test-takers for Chemical and Material Systemes (including as the second choice) must choose more than 1 question from chemistry, and 4 questions in total. See application guidelines for more detail.
What do test-takers bring on the examination day?
In the paper test, please bring the admission ticket, pencils, and erasers. Pencil sharpener and watch are also fine. In oral exam, please bring the admission ticket.
Is it possible to apply to other universities in the case of exemption from written examination?
If you apply to exemption from written examination and win admission to BASE, please withdraw your application to other universities.
Is it possible to change the department or laboratory after entrance?
In principle, students will belong to the laboratory they applied to, but it is possible to change the department or laboratory due to various reasons.
What do students do after university?
They are playing an important role in various fields.Voice of the Graduate and after university will provide more information.
About early graduation and the required condition
Graduate students having high research achievement can graduate early. Consult with your supervisor for more datil.