The University of Tokyo College of Arts and Sciences Programs in English at Komaba (PEAK)

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1 The University of Tokyo College of Arts and Sciences Programs in English at Komaba (PEAK) APPLICATION GUIDELINES for September 2015 Enrollment TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Overview of the Application Process p.2 2. Admissions Policy p.3 3. Eligibility p.3 4. Application Fee p.6 5. Required Documents p.7 6. Submitting the Application Documents p Additional Documents p Screening Process p Admissions Decisions p Enrollment Procedure p Scholarships p Accommodation p University Fees p Fraudulent Statements and Documents p Data Protection p Return of Application Materials p Application Checklist p Contact Information p.19 1

2 1. Overview of the Application Process October 31, 2014, to December 8, Application Period 2. First Screening -Document Review - Applicants must choose one of the two streams of the PEAK programs (Japan in East Asia or Environmental Sciences) when applying and will be evaluated in the appropriate stream. December 8, 2014, to January 30, 2015 Applicants will initially be assessed on their educational achievements and the content of their application essay. Reviewers will also take into consideration the evaluation letters and other materials submitted by the applicant. 3. Invitation for an Interview January 23, 2015, to January 30, 2015 Selected applicants will be invited to attend an interview. 4. Second Screening - Interview - 5. Acceptance February 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015 In principle, the interview is held in the applicant s country of residence. During this interview, the applicant may also be asked to provide some written answers to questions given by the interviewers. April 15, 2015 Places for the programs at the University of Tokyo will be offered to successful applicants. Merit-based scholarships will be offered to those who qualify. 6. Enrollment Decision May 12, 2015 A Letter of Intent must be sent back by post by this date. Administrative procedures for preparation to study in Japan will follow. 7. Enrollment September 1, 2015 PEAK academic year begins. 2

3 2. Admissions Policy The University of Tokyo s Programs in English at Komaba (PEAK) seeks to admit a select number of students who exhibit the potential for intellectual growth and leadership, and can contribute to the diversification of the campus with their cultural and educational backgrounds, in line with the university s initiative to establish a global campus and nurture global leaders. PEAK consists of the International Program on Japan in East Asia and the International Program on Environmental Sciences. The aim of these undergraduate degree programs is to share the rich intellectual and educational resources of the university with the wider global community. The classes will be taught in English, but students will also have an opportunity to learn the Japanese language during their studies. Students in the Japan in East Asia program will gain an international and interdisciplinary understanding of East Asia s past, present and future with a particular focus on Japan. The program encourages students to develop skills and knowledge in order to foster constructive dialogue within East Asia and around the world. Students are expected to actively engage with the educational and cultural environment at the university. Students accepted to the Environmental Sciences program will study this complex multidisciplinary subject from many different viewpoints including environmental and economic policy, ethics and jurisprudence. They will also learn about biodiversity conservation, geochemical cycling, geophysics and the latest environmental technologies from an advanced science and engineering perspective. The primary aim of the program is to nurture well-rounded environmental specialists who can design and implement integrated approaches to current and future environmental issues. 3. Eligibility 3.1 Eligibility Requirements Students are eligible to apply for PEAK as long as they satisfy ONE of the Requirement 1 AND Requirement 2 at the time of enrollment on September 1, If you are unsure about your eligibility, be sure to contact the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office as early as possible. 3

4 Requirement 1 The applicant must fulfill at least ONE of the following requirements. (a) The applicant must have completed all the requirements of a 12 school year education system consisting of primary and secondary education. Those who have or will be graduating from an institution in Japan should have completed or plan to complete the standard 12 school year curriculum at: - a Japanese high school certified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. or - a special school for international students certified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. In this case, the applicant must be 18 or older at the time of entry to the university. Those who have attended schools in Japan not certified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology must contact the university between September 1, 2014, and September 30, 2014, to have their eligibility reviewed by the Individual Admission Review Process of the University of Tokyo. (However, it must be noted that only those who are 18 or older at the time of entry to the university can have their eligibility reviewed.) Applicants who are of this status must clear this process before they can apply. For further details, contact the PEAK Admissions Office through the web enquiry form available from PEAK website ( u-tokyo.ac.jp). (b) The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have obtained one of the following qualifications: 1. International Baccalaureate (awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organization) 2. Abitur (designated by the Federal Republic of Germany) 3. Baccalaureate (designated by the French Republic) (c) If the applicant has completed an education system that is less than 12 school years, he or she must be at least 18 years of age, and should have completed the requirements of Japanese pre-university preparatory institutions for students planning to study in Japan, which are designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Alternatively, the applicant must be at least 4

5 18 years of age and should have received sufficient university education so as to satisfy the 12 school year requirement for entering Japanese universities (for example, if the applicant s school education was 11 years, he or she should receive at least one year of university education to be eligible to enroll in the PEAK programs). (d) The applicant must have passed an official test that shows he or she possesses academic background equivalent or superior to that obtained from a 12-year school curriculum. In this case, the applicant must be at least 18 years old at the time of entry to the university. Requirement 2 The applicant must have spent at least five of the first six school years AND at least five of the second six school years studying in a language other than Japanese. For each of the five school years, the vast majority of courses must have been delivered in a language other than Japanese. This requirement is summarized in the following diagram. 12 school years of full-time education First six school years Final six school years At least five school years (not necessarily consecutively) being taught in a language other than Japanese At least five school years (not necessarily consecutively) being taught in a language other than Japanese 3.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) If you have general questions about the application, first consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the PEAK website at: If you cannot find an answer to your question in the FAQ, contact us through the enquiry form on our website as early as possible. 5

6 3.3 Application Restrictions Applicants may NOT have multiple applications to the University of Tokyo being considered at the same time. This includes all other undergraduate exam screenings administered by the University of Tokyo. Refer to the FAQ on our website for more details. 4. Application Fee JPY 5,000 The University of Tokyo charges a JPY 5,000 application fee which must be paid between October 24, 2014, and December 8, 2014 (Japan Standard Time). No application materials will be reviewed without a receipt of this payment. The fee covers document processing and the cost of the screening process. This fee can be paid by either of the following two methods. Refund of the application fee is not possible under any circumstances. 4.1 By Bank Transfer The applicant should send the JPY 5,000 application fee to the following bank account. The additional transfer fee must be paid by the applicant. Include the original receipt of the bank transfer in your application packet. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the money is transferred to the account below by December 8, If you are using international bank transfer, use the following account: Bank name: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Bank Code: 0009 SWIFT code: SMBCJPJT Branch name: Tokyo Public Institutions Operations Office Branch Code: 096 Account Type: Savings Account(Futsu Yokin) Account Number: Account Holder: THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO Address of the Bank: 6-12 Toranomon 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo , Japan Phone: (+81)

7 If you are using domestic (within Japan) bank transfer, use the following account: 銀 行 名 : 三 井 住 友 銀 行 ( 銀 行 コード 番 号 : 0009) 支 店 名 : 東 京 第 一 ( 支 店 コード 番 号 : 931) 口 座 種 別 : 普 通 預 金 口 座 番 号 : 口 座 名 義 : 国 立 大 学 法 人 東 京 大 学 (カナ): コクリツタ イカ クホウシ ントウキヨウタ イカ ク 銀 行 住 所 : 東 京 都 港 区 虎 ノ 門 銀 行 電 話 番 号 : (03) By Credit Card Follow the link on the PEAK website ( There will be a transmission fee of JPY 432 charged in addition to the JPY 5,000 application fee. The applicant should include a print-out of the receipt in the application packet. Note on credit card payments: 1. The fee can be paid anytime during the designated period stated in 4. Application Fee. 2. It is possible to use a credit card registered under a third person, such as a parent or a guardian. However, make sure that the applicant s name is typed in the basic information page on the payment website. 3. Print out the Results page and include it in your application. It is possible to access the Application Results page later using your Receipt Number and Birth Date. 5. Required Documents NOTE: The application form and all additional documents must be submitted in English. If any of the required additional documents cannot be submitted in English, the applicant should make sure to obtain a translation of each document and submit it along with the original. Translations should be provided by teachers/administrators of the applicant s school or by official agencies such as an embassy. They may not be done by the applicant. If translations 7

8 are submitted, the translator s affiliation and title should be clearly noted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office is provided with complete and accurate translations. The documents submitted will not be returned under any circumstances. Applicants must submit the following documents: 5.1 Application Form The application form is available in PDF format. The PDF should be opened in Adobe Acrobat Reader and filled in electronically. Only when the information is correctly filled in will you be able to successfully validate the form. Non-validated application forms will not be processed. For more details on completing the application form, see the Admissions section of the website and study the example form. The application form should be printed on either an A4 or a letter-size paper. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free from the following website: If you are unable to download the file or fill in the PDF application form electronically, you should contact the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office through the enquiry form on the website. 5.2 Official School Transcripts Academic transcripts in English, clearly showing secondary school grades obtained (or expected to be obtained) by the applicant at the time of application, must be submitted. The transcripts should contain all the grades obtained in the secondary school in the last three years or more and must be sealed in a school stationery envelope. If the applicant is already enrolled in post-secondary education, he or she should also include transcripts showing grades obtained at the time of application Subject Requirements Applicants applying for the Environmental Sciences Program must submit transcripts that demonstrate they have studied at least two science subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology or environmental science) in the last two years of their study. 8

9 5.3 Graduation Certificate The applicant should submit either: (a) A high-school graduation certificate or a certificate of expected graduation (with graduation to have been achieved by August 31, 2015). (b) A diploma verifying the completion of a high school curriculum (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Abitur, Baccalaureate). 5.4 School Profile If available, the applicant should submit his or her school s publicity material showing, in particular, the school s grade profile. 5.5 Official Examination Results for Academic Ability The applicant must submit an official result report for one of the examinations listed in the Appendix 1. Other examination results may be submitted. Enquire by September 30, 2014, to make sure if your particular results are acceptable. Submission of examination results other than those listed in the Appendix 1 without any prior enquiry may not be accepted Subject Requirements 1. Those applying for the Japan in East Asia program must include at least three subject scores of any subjects. Details of expected knowledge are specified on the PEAK website. (See Our Courses ) 2. Those applying for the Environmental Sciences program must include at least three subject scores. One of them must be mathematics. Another must be a science subject such as physics, chemistry, biology and environmental science. The third can be a subject of your choice. Contact the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office in advance for any enquiries. Details of expected background knowledge are specified on the PEAK website. (See Our Courses ) 3. Specific requirements for each accepted standardized examination are indicated in the Appendix 1. 9

10 5.5.2 Predicted Scores/Grades Applicants unable to submit an official result report by the application deadline because of unavoidable circumstances (such as if the examination is scheduled only after the application deadline) must submit a certificate of official predicted scores/grades (either as a part of the school transcript or as a separate certificate) for each subject. However, in this case, any admission offer will be conditional. The applicant must promptly supply the final scores/grades once they become available. The deadline for submission of these final scores/grades is August 21, Failure to do so will result in cancellation of admissions Note: 1. Although the applicants are required to submit only one type of examination results, if they have taken more than one type of examinations (such as ACT, SAT and IB), they are encouraged to submit all the results. 2. Applicants are also encouraged to submit AP grades (Code Number: 7656) for our additional reference. However, AP grades are not considered as a part of the 5.5 Official Examination Results for Academic Ability. 3. If the highest results for each category are spread over multiple examination dates, applicants may send multiple examination results. The highest grades will be considered for each examination category. If the applicant obtains higher results after submitting the application materials, he or she may still submit additional results as long as they are received by the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office within the application period. 5.6 Official Test Scores for English Proficiency The applicant must submit valid scores for one of the following three tests. We will only accept test scores that are less than two years old. The scores must be received/available from the testing institution by 5 p.m. on December 8, 2014 (Japan Standard Time). PEAK expects that incoming students will typically have TOEFL ibt scores of around 100 or above, an IELTS score of 7.0 or above, or Cambridge English Language Assessment CAE grade B or above or CPE. Students who have received an English-medium education for at least five years of the first six years of education and at least five years of the next six years of education are exempt from submitting the following test scores. If you are unsure whether you need to submit the test scores, contact the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office by September 30,

11 (a) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) ibt or PBT (TOEFL-ITP is not accepted) The applicant must request that the testing institution (ETS) send an Official Score Report to the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Tokyo. The Designated Institution (DI) Code Number for the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Tokyo is The applicant should also supply, if possible, the Registration Number in the application form. For more information on how to send your score report, see (b) International English Language Test System (IELTS) Academic module For IELTS, the applicant must take all four parts of the Academic module (listening, academic reading, academic writing and speaking). The applicant should supply a photocopy of the Test Report Form (TRF) and indicate its TRF Number in the application form. The university will use the number to verify the results on the IELTS TRF Verification Service. For more information, see (c) Cambridge English Language Assessment (CAE or CPE) From Cambridge English Language Assessment, we accept either Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE). The applicant must fill in the section on English Language Ability in the application form and submit his or her Candidate ID Number and Candidate Secret Number. The university will use the numbers to verify the results on the Results Verification Service. For more information, see The University holds several codes for different undergraduate admissions. The applicant must identify the correct code for PEAK with the word "PEAK/Peak" on the list provided by the testing organization. 11

12 5.6.1 Note: 1. Other evidence of English proficiency may be considered on an individual basis. In this case, the applicant must contact the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office by September 30, If the applicant obtains higher test scores after submitting his or her application, he or she may still submit additional test scores, as long as they are received by the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office within the application period. 3. The PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office may request further evidence of English language proficiency from applicants, including those who qualify for the exemption. 5.7 Evaluation Forms Three evaluation forms must be submitted. The forms are downloadable from the PEAK website. (See Admissions ) (a) The first form should be from a teacher at the applicant s high school or university who can evaluate the applicant s English reading, writing, and speaking skills. Note this also applies to applicants who do not submit Official Test Scores for English Proficiency. (b) The second form should be from a teacher at the applicant s high school or university who is in a position to evaluate the applicant s academic knowledge. If the applicant is applying to the Japan in East Asia program, this teacher should be from the social sciences or humanities. If the applicant is applying to the Environmental Sciences program, this teacher should be from a science-related field such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology or environmental science. (c) The third form can be filled out by anyone who is able to evaluate the applicant s character. However, the writer must not be an immediate family member or a close relative Note: 1. The evaluation forms must be written by different evaluators. 2. An evaluation from a language school or vocational school teacher is not acceptable for the first and the second evaluation forms. 3. Each form must be signed, sealed, and dated by the evaluator. 4. Each form must be dated after July 1, Each form must be sealed and submitted in one of the following two ways: 12

13 Include with the application documents (preferred by the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office). or 5.8 Essay Send directly from the evaluator to the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office (the address is given at the end of the guidelines). The applicant should make sure that the forms will be received by the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office by 5 p.m. on December 8, 2014 (Japan Standard Time). The applicant must submit a personal essay, separated into two sections. The essay should be typed in English, dated and signed. The forms should be downloaded from the PEAK website. (See Admissions ) In the first section of the form, write a statement in English covering all three topics below (250 to 300 words): (a) Why you wish to study at the University of Tokyo. (b) Why you wish to study in the program (Japan in East Asia or Environmental Sciences) you are applying for. (c) What you feel you can contribute to the University of Tokyo community. In the second section of the form, write a statement in English on the following topic (250 to 300 words): If you could visit any place on earth for seven days, where would you go and why? What would you hope to learn from the experience? 5.9 Photo The applicant should attach a color ID photo in the box marked photo on the application form Note: 1. The photo must have been taken in the last 6 months. 2. The photo should be 4cm long and 3cm wide, and should show the applicant s face down to their shoulders. 13

14 3. It should be taken against a plain background, and the applicant should be looking straight ahead. 4. The applicant should not be wearing any head accessories such as a cap or a hat. 5. The applicant s name should be written on the back of the photo. 6. A photo that may cause difficulty identifying the applicant at the interview should not be submitted. 6. Submitting the Application Documents 6.1 Application documents must be received by the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office by 5 p.m. on December 8, 2014 (Japan Standard Time). The PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office is not responsible for any delay in the delivery of the documents. 6.2 The PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office recommends sending the application documents by registered express mail or an equivalent international courier with a tracking system. The application documents may not be hand-delivered, faxed, or ed. 6.3 On the envelope, the applicant should write Application in red. 6.4 The PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office will not issue a certificate of receipt for application documents. 6.5 To check whether the application documents have been received, the applicant must contact the post office or courier service with the tracking number. The PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office will not answer enquiries regarding receipt of application documents. 6.6 Note: 1. The applicant may not change the program he or she is applying to once the application has been submitted. 2. If there is a change of address, , or phone number after the application documents have been submitted, the applicant must promptly notify the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office through the enquiry form on the PEAK website. Headwear worn for religious reasons is exempt from this requirement. 14

15 7. Additional Documents The PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office reserves the right to request additional academic documents. 8. Screening Process 8.1 The applicant will be initially screened based on the application documents. 8.2 The applicant who has been selected from the first screening will proceed to the second screening. The second screening will be held between February 1, 2015, and March 31, The applicant will be notified about the second screening only if he or she is selected in the first screening. Notifications about the second screening will be sent out via between January 23, 2015, and January 30, The applicant must reply to the promptly to confirm the interview. 8.4 In principle, the second screening will be based on an interview in the country in which the applicant is residing at that time. The applicant is responsible for all the expenses necessary for travelling to the screening venue. During the interview, the applicant may also be asked to provide some written answers to questions given by the interviewers. For your reference, sample questions are available on the PEAK website. (See FAQ ) 8.5 If the applicant has a disability that requires special consideration when conducting the interview (including the written assignment), promptly notify the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office once an invitation to the second screening is received. 9. Admissions Decisions Admissions decisions will be announced on April 15, 2015, via , followed by an official letter sent by postal mail. Those who provide predicted results of official examinations will be granted conditional admissions, contingent upon the proof of satisfactory performance on the examinations. Unsuccessful applicants will receive a letter by postal mail by the end of May, The university will not respond to any enquiries regarding the results of any part of the screening process. 15

16 10. Enrollment Procedure A Letter of Intent must be completed and sent back by post to the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office by May 12, Those who choose to enroll at the University of Tokyo will then receive further information from the university, including details on housing application, payment of admission fee, and visa application procedure. The academic year for PEAK begins on September 1, Scholarships 11.1 University Scholarships Merit-based scholarships will be offered by the university. All the scholarships will be offered when successful applicants are notified of their acceptance to the university. The selection will be made based on the screening process. Students who wish to be considered for the university scholarships should indicate their request in the application form The University of Tokyo Scholarship Up to ten students may be offered a four-year scholarship; this will cover the admission fee, tuition, and living expenses (JPY 126,000 a month) for up to four consecutive years Note: 1. This scholarship, in principle, does not allow the recipients to receive any other types of scholarships. 2. This scholarship will be reviewed every year and the renewal will be contingent upon satisfactory academic performance. 3. This scholarship requires, in principle, four consecutive years of study (contingent upon satisfactory academic performance). If you are unable to do so (including such reasons as military service in your home country), you may be ineligible for this scholarship STEM Kikuchi-UTokyo Scholarship for Indian Nationals (who complete CBSE/CISCE/State board curriculum) STEM Kikuchi-UTokyo Scholarship for Indian Nationals is a scholarship for Indian students. One Indian student who completes CBSE/CISCE/State board curriculum up to Class XII at a school in India may be offered a four-year scholarship; this will cover the admission fee, 16

17 tuition, and living expenses (JPY 126,000 a month) for up to four consecutive years. Note the scholarship recipient must keep the visa status of College Student after his or her matriculation at the University of Tokyo Note: 1. This scholarship, in principle, does not allow the recipients to receive any other types of scholarships. 2. This scholarship will be reviewed every year and the renewal will be contingent upon satisfactory academic performance. 3. This scholarship requires, in principle, four consecutive years of study (contingent upon satisfactory academic performance). If you are unable to do so, you may be ineligible for this scholarship The University of Tokyo-JUGAS Supplementary Scholarship for Singaporean Nationals The University of Tokyo-JUGAS Supplementary Scholarship for Singaporean Nationals is a supplementary scholarship for Singaporean students. Japanese University Graduates Association of Singapore (JUGAS) offers a one-way economy class airline ticket from Singapore to Narita/Haneda International Airport and a return economy-class ticket upon graduation (certain rules apply) to up to three students recommended by the University of Tokyo. Details are available on JUGAS s website at: The University of Tokyo-JAGAM Supplementary Scholarship for Malaysian Nationals The University of Tokyo-JAGAM Supplementary Scholarship for Malaysian Nationals is a supplementary scholarship for Malaysian students. Japan Graduates Association of Malaysia (JAGAM) offers a one-way economy class airline ticket from Malaysia to Narita/Haneda International Airport and a return economy-class ticket upon graduation (certain rules apply) to up to three students recommended by the University of Tokyo. Details are available on JAGAM s website at: External scholarships In addition to the scholarships provided by the University of Tokyo, students may also be eligible for other sources of financial support. The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), for example, offers scholarships for international students studying in Japan. Details can be found at: 17

18 12. Accommodation Successful applicants will also receive detailed information about applying for university accommodation after the admission notification. All PEAK students will be given an option of residing in the university accommodation adjacent to the campus. All students making use of the university accommodation will be able to live in separate rooms at least for the first two years. The monthly fee is approximately JPY 40, University Fees Admission fee (as of 2014): JPY 282,000 (paid upon enrollment) Annual tuition (as of 2014): JPY 535, Fraudulent Statements and Documents Offers of admission and scholarship will be made based on the assumption that all of the information provided by the applicant is accurate. The University of Tokyo may retroactively cancel admission or/and scholarship of any student who has falsified personal information or academic records in his or her application documents. 15. Data Protection All personal information provided by the applicant will be stored securely and will not be disclosed to any third party. Personal information included in the application documents will be used for the university s screening process, scholarship allocation, enrollment procedure for successful applicants and PEAK s curriculum development. 16. Return of Application Materials The PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office will not return the application materials. 17. Application Checklist Please make use of the checklist on the application form to indicate all the documents included in the package. Note there are some important documents that are required for your application but must be submitted to the PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office separately. 18

19 18. Contact Information If you have any questions regarding the application process, use the enquiry form available on the PEAK website at: All the application materials must be sent to the following address: PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office The University of Tokyo Komaba, Meguro-ku Tokyo , JAPAN Phone: (+81) (Monday-Friday 10 a.m.to 5 p.m., JST) 19

20 Appendix 1 Accepted Standardized Examinations for September 2015 Enrollment PEAK Undergraduate Admissions Office, as of July International Name Specific Requirements Note International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and individual subject scores including TOK and EE For IB school students, ALL IB predicted/actual results For Environmental Sciences, HL subjects including a minimum of TWO science subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology or Environmental systems and societies) Ask your IB coordinator/counsellor to arrange an IB Diploma Certificate through IBO (Institution Code for PEAK*: ). European Baccalaureate * The University holds several codes for different undergraduate admissions. The applicant must identify the correct code for PEAK with the word "PEAK/Peak" on the list provided by the testing organization. 2. By Country/Region Country/Region Name Specific Requirements Note Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Year 12 Certificate New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC) Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) Australia Canada Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Any provincial secondary school qualifications except for Ontario Secondary School Certificate ATAR or equivalent positioning information is also required. France Baccalaureate For Environmental Sciences, "Scientifique" is required. Germany Abitur Hong Kong HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination) India Class XII examinations (CBSE/CISCE and state examination boards) Also supply the final results of Class X examinations and Class XI school results. Make sure to supply predicted scores for Class XII examinations if the applicant is sitting for the examinations in (Please see for details.) Malaysia STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia) UEC (Unified Examination Certificate) Also supply the results of SPM and STPM Trial Exam. New Zealand National Certificates of Educational Achievements (NCEA) Level 3 required Poland Matura If the actual results are not available until the application due date, one of the other examinations listed in this table must be taken. Republic of Korea Singapore College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) Singapore-Cambridge GCE (Advanced Level) Examination NUS High School Diploma Also supply the results of Ordinary Level. UK GCE A-Level AS grades must be included. Also supply the individual module scores certified by the school. Cambridge Pre-U Principal subjects ACT The ACT Plus Writing (Math, English, Writing and Science) required Must be taken by Oct. 25, Institution Code for PEAK*: 5481 USA SAT Reasoning Test (Critical Reading, Writing and Mathematics) and a Must be taken by Dec. 6, minimum of TWO Subject Tests must be taken. Institution Code for PEAK*: 7656 For Environmental Sciences, Mathematics Level 2 and at least Our choice for "SAT Score Use one Subject Test in physics, chemistry or biology. Practice" is "Highest Section-Version 2." * The University holds several codes for different undergraduate admissions. The applicant must identify the correct code for PEAK with the word "PEAK/Peak" on the list provided by the testing organization.