Nagoya University International Programs for 2014 Intake Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Students (October Admission)

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1 Nagoya University International Programs for 2014 Intake Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Students (October Admission) Nagoya University invites students (international students and Japanese returnees) to apply for its International Programs (English-based degree programs) for 2014 intake, according to the terms and conditions below. Admission Policy Please refer to the University's General Admission Policy on the Nagoya University website at: I. Eligibility for Application The applicant must satisfy one of the requirements below to be eligible to apply for Nagoya University's International Programs. 1. International student: The applicant is a non-japanese citizen and not a permanent resident of Japan, and falls under one of the classifications (i to iii) below: i. The applicant must have received education primarily in a language other than Japanese for at least two years during the last three years of his/her secondary education, and must fall under one of the classifications (a - e) below: a. The applicant has completed a 12-year curriculum in an education institution based on a foreign country s education system *1 (including any period spent in education in a regular course of study in Japan), is expected to complete the curriculum before September 30, 2014, or has completed an equivalent education program that has been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan. *2 b. The applicant has acquired the International Baccalaureate qualification awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organization, a non-profit foundation established in accordance with the Civil Code of Switzerland, and will be at least 18 years old on September 30, c. The applicant has an Abitur, recognized as a qualification for enrolling in a university in the states of the Federal Republic of Germany, and will be at least 18 years old on September 30, d. The applicant has a Baccalauréat, recognized as a qualification for enrolling in a university in the Republic of France, and will be at least 18 years old on September 30, e. The applicant has completed, or is expected to complete, a 12-year education curriculum by September 30, 2014 in a school certified by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) headquartered in California, USA, the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) headquartered in Colorado, USA, or the European Council of International Schools (CIS) headquartered in Hampshire, UK, and will be at least 18 years old by September 30, 2014 (Appendix 1). 1

2 ii. The applicant must have passed a recognized test/examination to determine whether he/she possesses academic ability equivalent or superior to that obtained from a 12-year curriculum in a foreign country s education system, and will be at least 18 years old on September 30, * The applicant who falls under category ii of eligibility must submit scores from one of the standardized or national examinations (Appendix 3), in addition to meeting all the application requirements in section II. iii. The applicant who does not fall under any of the provisions of eligibility in i to ii must have attained a level of academic ability equivalent to or higher than that of a high school graduate, which is recognized in an individual eligibility review process conducted by Nagoya University, and will be at least 18 years old by September 30, *3 (The applicant must have received education primarily in a language other than Japanese for at least two years during the last three years of his/her secondary education.) Notes: 1 The 12-year curriculum refers to the 12-year system of elementary and secondary education prior to university admission, the completion of which is recognized as a qualification for admission to a university in that country. Notes: 2 The phrase "designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology" includes the following individuals: a. Those who have attained a high school qualification or equivalent in another country or have completed a preparatory education course for university entrance in Japan as prescribed by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and who will be at least 18 years old by September 30, 2014 b. Individuals who have completed a foreign education equivalent to a Japanese high school education (with 12 years of formal education completed in a foreign country) at an institution located in Japan and recognized under the educational system of that country, and who will be at least 18 years old by September 30, 2014 (For details, please see X. Inquiries below) Notes: 3 Any applicant who wishes to apply under the provision of eligibility iii above must contact the Admissions Office, International Programs at the Nagoya University International Exchange and Cooperation Headquarters, preferably one month prior to the respective application deadline of each round, and he/she must complete the required application procedures. 2. Returnees: The applicant is a Japanese citizen or has Permanent Residence status and fulfills the same eligibility requirements as those for international students outlined in 1 above. 2

3 II. Application Requirements In addition to the Eligibility for Application mentioned in section I above, the applicant must meet all the following requirements: 1. The applicant must have demonstrated excellent academic achievement in high school. Recommended score: Higher than B grade average (A-F scale) / 3.0 GPA (1-4 scale) / 82% / total score of 30 points in IB If the applicant s high school uses a different grading system to those above, he/she must have earned a satisfactory academic result according to the system used. In such cases, the applicant must also submit a grading scale reference. 2. Any applicant who graduated from a high school where classes are provided in a primary language other than English must satisfy one of the requirements outlined in Appendix 2. However, an applicant who has received 4 years of education in a junior or senior high school in which English is the primary language of instruction is exempted from this requirement. (Applicants seeking this exemption must show proof of their English language proficiency by indicating their educational background on the Application Form.) Examples of major English Language certifications in Appendix 2: a. TOEFL: minimum score of 80 on the ibt; 213 on the CBT; or 550 on the PBT b. IELTS: minimum band score of 6 or above 3

4 III. Program Size (The number of places for all programs includes returnee admissions.) Programs School No. of places Automotive Engineering School of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Course) Limited Fundamental and Applied Physics School of Engineering (Electrical, Electronic/Information Engineering Course) School of Science School of Engineering Limited Chemistry School of Science School of Engineering Limited Biological Sciences School of Science School of Agricultural Sciences Limited Social Sciences School of Law School of Economics Limited Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies School of Letters Limited 4

5 Notes: (1) Indicate the name of your first choice for program and school (and also Course name, for the Automotive Engineering Program) on the Application Form. Applicants may select a second choice in the following cases (see table below). If you have a second choice, please indicate the name of the program and the offering school (and Course name, for the Automotive Engineering Program). First Choice Automotive Engineering (School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Course) Automotive Engineering (School of Engineering, Electrical, Electronic/Information Engineering Course) Fundamental and Applied Physics (School of Engineering) Fundamental and Applied Physics (School of Science) Chemistry (School of Engineering) Second Choice Automotive Engineering (School of Engineering, Electrical, Electronic/Information Engineering Course) Other program in the School of Engineering Automotive Engineering (School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Course) Other program in the School of Engineering Fundamental and Applied Physics (School of Science) Other program in the School of Engineering Fundamental and Applied Physics (School of Engineering) Other science program (School of Science or School of Agricultural Sciences) Chemistry (School of Science) Other program in the School of Engineering Chemistry (School of Science) Biological Science (School of Science or School of Agricultural Sciences) Social Sciences (School of Law or School of Economics) Chemistry (School of Engineering) Other science program (School of Science or School of Agricultural Sciences) Biological Science (School of Agricultural Sciences, or School of Sciences) Other science program (School of Science or School of Agricultural Sciences) Social Sciences (School of Economics or School of Law) Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies (School of Letters) Note: Please note that if applicants choose the Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies Program (School of Letters) as their first choice, a second choice is not available. 5

6 (2) If both your first and second choices are in the Automotive Engineering Program, a third choice may be selected from the School of Engineering (see table below). Please indicate the name of your third choice for program and school on your application form. First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Automotive Engineering (School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Course) Automotive Engineering (School of Engineering, Electrical and Electronic/ Information Engineering Course) Automotive Engineering (School of Engineering, Electrical and Electronic/Information Engineering Course) Automotive Engineering (School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Course) Other program in the School of Engineering Other program in the School of Engineering IV. Selection Criteria In order to nurture future global leaders by enabling learning in a diverse environment, Nagoya University employs a comprehensive selection approach that considers the following academic and non-academic criteria: 1. Academic performance in high school 2. Test Scores of national exams or other standardized tests (see Appendix 4) 3. Outstanding performance in academic subject areas 4. Outstanding work on a special project in a field related to an academic subject 5. List of subjects and grades for courses taken related to Japanese language and culture 6. Special talents, achievements, and awards 7. Content of essays 8. Evaluation on interview performance V. Application Procedure 1. Application periods Application documents and application fee are accepted during the following periods: Starting Deadline Early Admission September 2, 2013 October 31, 2013 First Round November 1, 2013 January 15, 2014 Second Round January 16, 2014 March 5, 2014 Rolling Admission Notes: The date will be announced separately on the website. 6 June 2, 2014 * Rolling admissions may be closed before June 2nd if the quotas are filled. (1) At Nagoya University, the additional selection of applicants that may occur if quotas were not filled during early admission and the first and second rounds of admission is called "Rolling Admission."

7 (2) Each applicant may only apply once for the same intake, regardless of program and admission round. Multiple applications are not allowed. (3) There will be no Early Admission or Second Round for the Social Sciences Program and the Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies Program. (4) Programs offering Rolling Admission will be announced on the website ( (5) If the application fee or necessary documents are not submitted by the respective deadline, the application will be processed under the admission round, which is still available at the time of the fees being paid or documents submitted. (6) In the case of the situation mentioned in (5), an notification will be sent to the applicant. 2. Application fee payment and submission of the documents required Please submit all required documents and pay the application fee according to the respective deadlines and methods prescribed. Please follow the instructions listed in the table below when preparing your documents. Application Fee payment: Application fee: 5,000 yen Please pay this fee by credit card through the following URL: The application fee covers document processing and the cost of the screening process. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Submission of the documents required for application: Submit to: Online Admissions System: Send to: Admissions Office, International Programs International Exchange and Cooperation Headquarters Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya , JAPAN Documents and Other Materials Notes i Application Form Please apply via the Nagoya University Online Admissions System ii Certificate of graduation (or prospective graduation) for school equivalent to a Japanese high school The certificate of graduation (or prospective graduation) must include the school s official seal or signature and should be mailed directly by the school. * Please submit certificates pertaining to your Eligibility for Application. 7

8 iii Academic transcript Academic transcripts must include the school s official seal or signature and should be mailed directly by the school. Please contact us if it will be difficult to have certificates mailed. iv Certified Scores from national or standardized exams Applicants are recommended to submit scores from a standardized examination or a national examination. Official scores should be sent directly from the testing institution by the deadline. (The institutional codes for Nagoya University International Programs are 6535 for the SAT and 5480 for ACT.) * The applicant who falls under category ii of eligibility must submit his/ her result from one of the standardized or national examinations. * Please see Appendix 3 for examples of national examinations. * Please see Appendix 4 to confirm each program s recommended subjects on the various tests. v English Proficiency Test Scores Please submit scores/proof satisfying the English proficiency requirement (see Appendix 2). Official scores should be sent directly from the testing institution by the deadline. (The institutional code for Nagoya University International Programs is 7256 for TOEFL.) *Please note that in all cases, only the results of tests taken after January 2012 will be considered as valid for application. vi Essays Write an essay based on each of the two topics. Be sure that each essay is in MS Word format and in the range of 400 to 600 words in English. Please upload your essays to the Online Admissions System. * The Topics can be found on the final page of the admission requirements under the heading Essay Questions. * If you cannot submit by Word file, please contact the Admissions Office. 8

9 vii 2 Letters of Reference Letters of Reference must be obtained from two persons who meet the requirements stated below. The letter must be submitted online or mailed directly by the Referees themselves. Requirements for Referees One reference must come from a teacher (Referee A) in the field (subject area) the applicant wishes to major in, and the other reference must come from a teacher who is able to evaluate personal and general abilities such as leadership and teamwork skills (Referee B). Submission method 1. Upon completion of the page 13. Information of Referees, our system will automatically send an to the address of each of the referees you provided. The referees will be asked to input the required information on the online form and upload a Letter of Reference file to our online system, according to the instructions in the system If you would prefer to have your Referees mail the Letters of Reference instead of uploading them to the online system, please download the Letter of Reference form Confidential Academic Reference for 2014 Admissions from the homepage, complete the applicant section, and give one to each of your Referees. Each Referee must follow the instructions for completing the form, sign and mail it together with the Letter of Reference, preferably on school letterhead, to the Admissions Office. viii Documents showing other strengths If any documents listed in IV. 3 to 6 are applicable to your application, please upload them to the Online Admission System or submit them by mail. ix A document that can be used to verify your nationality and status of residence Please upload this document to the Online Admission System or submit it by mail. This document may be, for example, a copy of your passport, or a certificate issued by your country s embassy in Japan (prepared in English. Please attach a translation if it is issued in another language). If you possess Japanese nationality, you are required to submit a copy of your Japanese passport. 9

10 Notes: (1) Applications will only be accepted if all required documents and the application fee are received by the deadline. It is recommended that you send the documents by registered express mail or an equivalent air courier (e.g. Federal Express, DHL, UPS, etc.). Incomplete applications will not be considered for the selection process. No changes in any of the documents will be allowed after submission. (2) The issuing school or authority should provide English translations of all documents written in other languages and certify that the translations are equivalent to the original. If the school or authority does not provide such a service, the documents must be translated and verified by an outside translation organization and certified to be the same as those issued by the school or authority. Be sure to submit both the original documents and the certified translations. (3) If any abbreviation or code is used in the documents, e.g. Subjects and Grades, an explanation note must be attached. (4) Avoid stapling any application documents if possible. (5) Application documents submitted cannot be returned under any circumstances. (6) If, after admission, it is discovered that any of the documents have been falsified or that necessary details or documents have been omitted, the admission will be cancelled, even in the event that the candidate has already been admitted to the University. (7) Upon completion of application the applicant will be notified by . If no such is received, please contact the Admissions Office, International Programs by (see X. Inquiries below). 3. Applicants with Special Needs Applicants with physical or mental disabilities, who require special support in the screening process or in conducting their studies in general, should consult Nagoya University before application as follows: i. Consultation period By September 27, 2013 ii. Consultation Office Admissions Office, International Programs, Nagoya University International Exchange and Cooperation Headquarters 4.Other Any inquiries regarding programs and admissions should be directed to the Admissions Office, International Programs in an containing the applicant s address and full name (see X. Inquiries below). 10

11 VI. Selection Method 1. There will be a primary screening of applicants followed by a secondary screening. In the primary screening, candidates will be shortlisted based on submitted application documents. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for secondary screening (i.e. an interview in their home country, at Nagoya University or via Skype). Admission offers will subsequently be given to successful candidates. For a holistic evaluation of the applicants, academic questions related to the program applied for may be asked during the interview. 2. The results of the primary screening will be announced on our website (URL: on the dates indicated in the table below. In addition, applicants who pass the primary screening will receive the Primary Screening Results via personal . If you have trouble locating screening results on the website or have not received a personal by the designated date, please contact the Admissions Office, International Programs (see X. Inquiries below). 3. The date, time and location of the secondary screening, as well as the screening method, will be announced by along with the primary screening results. Secondary screening will take place during the period indicated in the table below: Announcement Date of Primary Screening Results Secondary Screening Period Early Admission First Round Second Round Rolling Admission November 25, 2013 February 17, 2014 March 31, 2014 November 29 to December 6, 2013 February 24 to March 12, 2014 April 4 to April 14, 2014 To be announced To be announced VII. Announcement of Results Admission results will be announced on our website (URL: by the dates indicated below. Successful applicants will be notified of their results by both and regular mail, at the address indicated on their Application Form. Applicants who have been placed on a waiting list will be notified by . Announcement Date of Admission Results Early Admission December 20, 2013 First Round March 27, 2014 Second Round April 25, 2014 Rolling Admission To be announced 11

12 VIII. Admission Procedure Pre-arrival information will be sent to successful applicants together with the announcement of admission results. Please note that a payment must be made as indicated below: 1. Payment of the registration fee To pay the registration fee (JPY 282,000), please refer to the guidelines sent with the admission letter. The registration fee must be paid by credit card through the following website: URL: The deadline for each admission round is indicated in the table below. Note that the payment deadline for applicants who were selected as Nagoya University Global 30 Undergraduate Scholars is set earlier than those shown below. The scholars will be informed of the deadline together with the admission results. Early Admission January 23, 2014 at 17:00 First Round April 14, 2014 at 17:00 Second Round May 19, 2014 at 17:00 Rolling Admission To be announced Payment Deadline Notes: (1) If the respective fees are not paid by the stipulated deadline, the applicant will be regarded as withdrawing from the admission process. If there is any change made in the registration fee before enrolling in the University, the new fees will apply. (2) The registration fee is non-refundable. 2. Other fees required for admission are as follows (subject to change): Program name Tuition Premium for Personal Accident Insurance for Students Education and Research (Premiums of schools marked with * include third party liability insurance) Automotive Engineering, First semester payment: Fundamental and Applied Physics, JPY 267,900 *JPY 4,660 Chemistry, Biological Science Annual tuition (total of first and second semester Social Sciences, Japan-in-Asia payments): JPY 535,800 Cultural Studies JPY 3,300 Notes: (1) If there is any change made in tuition fees at the time of admission or during your period of study at the University, the new fees will apply. (2) Please pay your tuition fees after enrollment. (3) Please refer to the enrollment package you will receive in the summer for detailed information on other enrollment procedures. 12

13 3. For applicants who have not yet completed their high school education at the time of application and fall under application eligibility b, c or d of category i: At the time of application, applicants who have not yet achieved a qualification equivalent to high school graduation must ensure that their certificate of graduation and academic transcripts are sent from their school to the Admissions Office, International Programs of Nagoya University by August 1, Applicants who fall under application eligibility b, c or d of category i must ensure that their International Baccalaureate Diploma, Abitur or Baccalauréat (from the Republic of France), together with their final academic transcripts, are sent from their school to the Admissions Office, International Programs of Nagoya University by August 1, Your admission offer will be revoked if these documents are not received by the Admissions Office, International Programs. IX. Other 1. All personal information submitted to Nagoya University is managed in compliance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information Held by Independent Administrative Agencies and the Nagoya University Rules on the Protection of Personal Information. 2. Personal information related to the applicant, such as name, address, date of birth, etc., will be used only for the purposes of admissions, announcement of results, and enrollment procedures. 3. Personal information related to the applicant and admission evaluation results will be used to improve future selection procedures. Furthermore, the personal details of applicants admitted to Nagoya University will be used for i) academic affairs (student registration, academic advising, etc.), ii) student welfare services (health care, career services, tuition exemption, scholarship applications, etc.), and iii) tuition fee payment. 4. All times indicated in the Admission Requirements refer to Japan Standard Time (UTC+09). X. Inquiries If you have any questions, please contact us using the information below: Admissions Office, International Programs International Exchange and Cooperation Headquarters Nagoya University Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya , JAPAN Tel: Fax: apply@g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp 13

14 Appendix 1 List of international schools under the condition of I. Eligibility for Application 1. i. e (as of December 21, 2012) School Name Location Accreditation Organization Hokkaido International School Hokkaido WASC Tohoku International School Miyagi WASC Columbia International School Saitama WASC St. Mary's International School Tokyo WASC, CIS Seisen International School Tokyo CIS International School of the Sacred Heart Tokyo WASC, CIS The American School in Japan Tokyo WASC Christian Academy in Japan Tokyo WASC Canadian International School Tokyo Tokyo WASC Saint Maur International School Kanagawa CIS Yokohama International School Kanagawa CIS Horizon Japan International School Kanagawa WASC Nagoya International School Aichi WASC International Christian Academy of Nagoya Aichi WASC, ACSI KIU Academy Kyoto ACSI Osaka International School Osaka WASC Canadian Academy Hyogo WASC,CIS Marist Brothers International School Hyogo WASC Hiroshima International School Hiroshima CIS Fukuoka International School Fukuoka WASC Okinawa Christian School International Okinawa WASC, ACSI * WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) * ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) * CIS (Council of International Schools) 14

15 Application Requirements II. 3 List of English Qualifications Appendix 2 TOEFL: minimum score of ibt 80; CBT 213; PBT 550 IELTS: minimum score of Band 6 A minimum grade of 4 or higher on the IB English A (SL or HL) A grade C or better in IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O-Level English A grade E or better in GCE AS or A-Level English Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) : minimum Grade C A minimum Writing sub-score of 8 in the SAT Reasoning Test (formerly known as SAT-I) A score of 4 or better in American College Board AP English Language and Composition, or AP Literature and Composition A grade of C or better in SPM English Language 1119 Malaysian University English Test (MUET) : minimum Band 4 (minimum aggregate score: ) At least 80% or equivalent in Grade 12 English (Australian State or Territory High School Certificate Examination) At least 70% in one of the following Canadian courses: i. English 4U (Ontario) ii. English 12 (British Columbia, Yukon and Nova Scotia) iii. English Language Arts 30-1 or English 30 (Alberta, NWT, Nunavut) iv. English 40S (Manitoba) v. English A30 and English B30 (Saskatchewan) vi. English 121 or 122 (New Brunswick) vii. English 3201 (Newfoundland and Labrador) viii. Academic English ENG611 or ENG621 (Prince Edward Island) Achieve a standard of Achieved (A) in a minimum of 8 credits at level 2 or higher in English on the National Qualifications Framework of New Zealand; 4 credits must be in Reading and 4 credits must be in Writing. Literacy credits will be selected from a schedule of approved achievement standards and unit standards Holders of AD or HD from a recognized tertiary institution in Hong Kong: i. HKCEE English C or above in Syllabus A; or E or above in Syllabus B ii. HKCEE English (from 2007 sitting) Level 2 or above TEPS in Korea: minimum score of 566 Other evidence of English proficiency may be considered on an individual basis 15

16 Appendix 3 Standardized Tests NOTE: Attach a document which shows the content, nature, and results of the standardized test. Country/Region* Examinations Note Switzerland Japan China Hong Kong International Baccalaureate (IB) Examination Japanese University Admissions for International Students (EJU) The National College Entrance Examination (GAOKAO) Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) International Baccalaureate Diploma Korea College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) Singapore GCE A-level Examination conducted by Ministry of Education Singapore A level Malaysia Malaysia Indonesia Indonesia Vietnam Thailand Canada Canada U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. U.K. Germany France Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia(STPM) United Examination Certificate(UEC) Seleksi Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru (SPMB) Ujuan Akhir Nasional (UAN) University Enrolling Examination (UEE) Ordinary National Education Testing (O-NET) The result of the Provincial Exam An academic transcript that indicates the successful completion of at least six units of Grade 12 University Preparation (U) courses or University/College Preparation (M) courses Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) American College Testing (ACT) Advanced Placement (AP) General Certificate of Education (GCE) Abitur Baccalauréat Education system of British Columbia Education system of Ontario New Zealand National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia The Higher School Certificate (HSC) Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) South Australian Certificate of Education Tasmanian Certificate of Education Western Australia Certificate of Education Other 12 grade examinations held by state examination institutions Those examinations provided by the educational system of other nations. *Country/Region indicates the location of the testing institution's head office. 16

17 Appendix 4 Preferred Program-Specific Admission Requirements for Standardized Examinations in Addition to General Undergraduate Admission Requirements Program School International Baccaluareate American System British System EJU (JASSO) Automotive Engineering Program School of Engineering IB Mathematics (HL) and Physics (HL) or Chemistry (HL) AP Calculus (AB or BC) and AP Physics (B or C) or AP Chemistry Mathematics (AL) and Physics (AL) or Chemistry (AL) Mathematics (Course 2) and Chemistry or Physics Fundamental and Applied Physics Program School of Science School of Engineering IB Mathematics (HL) and Physics (HL) or Chemistry (HL) or Biology (HL) IB Mathematics (HL) and Physics (HL) or Chemistry (HL) AP Calculus (AB or BC) and AP Physics (B or C) or AP Chemistry or AP Biology AP Calculus (AB or BC) and AP Physics (B or C) or AP Chemistry Mathematics (AL) and Physics (AL) or Chemistry (AL) or Biology (AL) Mathematics (AL) and Physics (AL) or Chemistry (AL) Mathematics (Course 2) and Chemistry or Physics or Biology Mathematics (Course 2) and Chemistry or Physics Chemistry Program School of Science School of Engineering IB Mathematics (HL) and Physics (HL) or Chemistry (HL) or Biology (HL) IB Mathematics (HL) and Physics (HL) or Chemistry (HL) AP Calculus (AB or BC) and AP Physics (B or C) or AP Chemistry or AP Biology AP Calculus (AB or BC) and AP Physics (B or C) or AP Chemistry Mathematics (AL) and Physics (AL) or Chemistry (AL) or Biology (AL) Mathematics (AL) and Physics (AL) or Chemistry (AL) Mathematics (Course 2) and Chemistry or Physics or Biology Mathematics (Course 2) and Chemistry or Physics Biological Science Program School of Science; School of Agricultural Sciences IB Biology (HL) or IB Chemistry (HL) AP Biology or AP Chemistry Biology (AL) or Chemistry (AL) Mathematics (Course 2) and Biology or Chemistry Program in Social Sciences School of Law; School of Economics No program-specific admission requirements in addition to the general admission requirements. Japan and the World and Mathematics (Course 1) Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies Program School of Letters 17

18 Essay Questions for Application to Nagoya University s Undergraduate International Programs (October 2014 Enrollment) You are required to submit two essays, No. 1 and No Essay No. 1 Question: Please explain in detail how the program and department/school to which you are applying meets your academic needs as a student and your professional goals in the future. 2. Essay No. 2: Select one from the following two optional questions: Option 1. There are many issues to be resolved in the world, for example, increasing energy demands, the widening disparity between rich and poor, population explosion, disappearance of tropical forests, etc. Propose solutions to any issue(s) of your choice. Be as concrete and specific as possible. Option 2. Imagine what the world will be like 50 years from now. Describe how you wish to contribute to the future society with your talent, knowledge, and experience acquired throughout your studies and beyond. 18