Application Procedure for Foreign Student Admission to Graduate School of Engineering Master s Program, 2016 (October entrance) Tottori University 4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori, 680-8552 Japan Phone: +81-857-31-6761
Application Procedure for Admission 1. Number of Enrollments Departments Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Information and Electronics Chemistry and Biotechnology Management of Social Systems and Civil Engineering Courses Mechanical Engineering Applied Mathematics and Physics Information and Knowledge Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Applied Chemistry Biotechnology Civil Engineering Social Management Engineering Number of Enrollments a few a few a few a few 2. Designation of Qualifications Non-Japanese citizens who meet one of the following qualifications are eligible for application. 1. Have graduated from an accredited university abroad, or are expected to graduate by the end of September, 2016 and completed 16 years' schooling overseas. 2. Have been approved by the Japanese Minister of Education, Science, Sports and Culture. 3. Have been approved by the Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University as having academic ability equivalent to university graduates are 22 years old or above or will become 22 years old by September 30, 2016. 1 Note. 1. Most lectures in the Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University are offered in Japanese. Applicants should note that it is essential to achieve a sufficient mastery of the Japanese language before their admission. 2. Before application to the Graduate School(master s program), applicants are advised to take one or two semesters of study as Postgraduate Research Students (non-degree program) 2 under a candidate supervisor to fill in gaps in their engineering education and to acquire a good command of the Japanese language in preparation for the entrance examinations. 3. Application Procedure 1 Applicants who fall in the qualification 4 above should submit their admission application (Form1)and past professional and research record(form2)from Monday, June 6 to Thursday, June 9, 2016. Examination results will be mailed to the applicants on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. 2 See Appendix. 1
3.1 Choice of Department and Course The applicant must choose only one of the Departments in Sect.1 and write it in the appropriate column of the application form. Plural choices of the courses of the Department can be accepted as follows and write them in the appropriate column of the application form. 3.2 Application Period Applications will be accepted from 9:00 to 17:00 from Monday, July 25 to Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Admission Office. Those who send applications by mail should use registered mail and write 'Application Forms for Master Program' in red on the front of the envelope. All applications must reach the Admission Office no later than 17:00 on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Any applications received after this date will not be accepted. 3.3 Application Documents Applicants should submit the following documents to the Admission Office during the above-mentioned application period. 1. Application Form for Admission (Form 1) 2. Admission Cards with photos (in duplicate) 3. Transcript of degree or graduation certificate issued by the university or college attended. 4. Transcript of scholastic record issued by the university or college attended. This should be a confidential communication between the university or college attended and the Graduate School of Tottori University. 5. Letter of Recommendation from the President, Dean or Department Chairman of the university or college attended. 6. Certificate of proficiency in the Japanese language made by a teacher of Japanese language or an equivalent, if any. 7. Certificate of Residence, etc. (Foreigners residing in Japan should submit a copy of their Residence Card (both sides) or a Certificate of Residence that is issued by the city or town offices they live in. Other foreigners should submit a copy of their passport.) 8. Examination fee of 30,000 yen. 3 3.4 Note 1. Incomplete or incorrect application forms and documents will not be accepted. 2. The above mentioned items of the application cannot be changed once they have been received by the Admission Office. 3. Under no circumstances, will application forms, documents and the examination fee be returned once they have been received by the Admission Office. 4. Application should be either written in block capitals or typed. 3 Complete the payment at a nearby bank in Japan by the slip enclosed then stick the payment receipt slip(the right part of the form: 検 定 料 振 込 済 証 明 書 )on the APPLICATION PAYMENT CONFIRMATION SLIP. Payment Period: Student Recruitment -From Friday, July 15 to Thursday, July 28, 2016. 2
4. Screening 4.1 Screening Procedure Preliminary screening for admission will be made on the basis of the submitted documents. Applicants who pass this preliminary screening will be notified to take a subsequent written examination in the following subjects and oral examination. 1. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Thursday, August 18, 2016 (1) Mathematics / 9:00-11:00 (2) Mechanical Engineering Course Physics for Mechanical Engineering / 12:30-14:30 Applied Mathematics and Physics Course Mechanics / 12:30-14:30 (3) Oral Examination / 15:00-2. Department of Information and Electronics Thursday, August 18, 2016 (1) Information and Knowledge Engineering Course Computer Architecture, Algorithm & Data Structures / 9:00-11:00 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course Electromagnetic Theory, Electric and Electronic Circuits / 9:00-11:00 (2) Mathematics / 11:30-13:30 (3) Oral Examination / 15:00-3. Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology Thursday, August 18, 2016 (1) Applied Chemistry Course Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry Physical Chemistry / 9:00-13:00 Biotechnology Course Two from the following subjects /9:00-13:00 Microbiology Biochemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry / Structural Biology (2) Oral Examination / 14:00-4. Department of Management of Social Systems and Civil Engineering Thursday, August 18, 2016 (1) Mathematics / 9:00-10:30 (2) Civil Engineering Course One from the following subjects / 10:45-11:55 Structural Mechanics Hydraulics Soil Mechanics Structural Materials and Concrete Structure Social Management Engineering Course Social Management Engineering / 10:45-11:55 (3) Oral Examination / 13:00- Venue: Graduate School of Engineering (Faculty of Engineering Building), Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori 680-8552, Japan 3
Note. 1. Applicants should bring the Admission Card with them to the venue of examination. The Card should be placed on the allocated desk during the written examination. 2. Applicants are requested to enter the examination room by 8:45. The information regarding examination rooms, etc, will be posted on the notice board of the Graduate School of Engineering (at the front entrance of the Faculty of Engineering Building) on the day of the written examination. 3. Applicants who have been late for the examination may take the examination only if he or she arrives the venue of examination no later than 30 minutes after the examination has started. 4. Information including locations of examination rooms will be posted at the notice board at the main entrance of the Faculty of Engineering Building from 15:00 the day before the examination. 4.2 Preliminary Consultation for Handicapped Applicants Applicants with physical disabilities must submit a document (written in freestyle) including the following items and a medical certificate prepared by a physician to the Student Section, Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University by Friday, May 27, 2016, as the applicants may need attention during the examination and while attending graduate school. 1. Name of applicant, address and telephone number 2. School from which you graduated 3. Department and course of your choice 4. Type and degree of disability 5. Attention needed upon examination 6. Attention needed while attending graduate school 7. Measures received at previous schools 8. Living conditions In addition, if Tottori University sees the need, the university will have interviews, etc. with the applicants or people from their current or previous schools, etc. who are able to speak on behalf of the applicants. 5. Notification of Results The results of the screening will be put on the homepage of Tottori University around 11:00 on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. (http://www. adm.zim.tottori-u.ac.jp/). The notifications of acceptance will be mailed to the successful applicants who aren t students of Tottori University and will be handed directly to students attending this university at the division of Academic Affairs in the Faculty of Engineering. Inquiries about the results by other means such as phone call will not be accepted. Detailed information concerning registration will be sent to the successful applicants in early September, 2016. 4
6. Admission and Tuition Fees 1. Admission Fee 4 : 282,000 yen (planned amount. Must be paid at the time of registration. Not refundable.) 2. Tuition Fee 4 : 535,800 yen one academic year (planned amount) Note. 1. University admission fees and tuition fees are estimates only. In cases where fee adjustments are announced while students are entering university or when they are already enrolled, students will be requested to pay the adjusted fees. 2. The method for paying tuition fees will be announced in our university entrance procedure guide. 7. Inquiries Any inquiries related to the application to the Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University should be made by mail to the Admission Office below. Admission Office: Student Section Graduate School of Engineering Tottori University 4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori, 680-8552 Japan Phone: +81-857-31-6761 E-mail: en-daigaku@adm.tottori-u.ac.jp 4 Foreign students supported by a scholarship from the Japanese Government are exempt from the admission and the tuition fees. 5
Appendix Application Procedure for Postgraduate Research Students to Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University Those who aim to study a specific subject at the postgraduate level may be admitted as Postgraduate Research Students. Students in this category are not entitled to any degrees even upon the completion of their study program. However, the Graduate School would advise them to prepare for the degree program of the Graduate School depending upon their qualifications. The same qualifications are required of a prospective Postgraduate Research Student as are required of a degree candidate for the Master's program. Applicants for Postgraduate Research Students should submit the following documents to the Admission Office well in advance. 1 1. Application Form for Admission 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Transcript of degree or graduation certificate issued by the university or college attended. 4. Transcript of scholastic record issued by the university or college attended. This should be a confidential communication between the university or college attended and the Graduate School of Tottori University. 5. Certificate of proficiency in the Japanese language made by a teacher of Japanese language or an equivalent, if any. 6. Certificate of registered matters on the original registration. 7. Letter of permission for application written by the employer, if the applicant is an employee. 8. Application fee of 9,800 yen. In the case of application by mail, payment can be made by postal money order (do not fill in the remittee s name). Selection will be made on the basis of the documents submitted. Time of admission for Postgraduate Research Students is normally the beginning of each semester, that is, April or October, except under special circumstances. The period of registration is up to one year, but may be extended if necessary. Successful applicants are requested to pay the following admission and research fees before admission. 1. Admission Fee: 84,600 yen (planned amount) 2. Research Fee: 29,700 yen per month (planned amount) Applicants who wish to know more details are advised to inquire by mail at the Admission Office of the Graduate School below or the Chairman of the Course concerned. A self-addressed envelope with 362 yen stamps should be enclosed. Admission Office: Student Section Graduate School of Engineering Tottori University 4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori, 680-8552 Japan Phone: +81-857-31-6761 E-mail: en-daigaku@adm.tottori-u.ac.jp 1 About six months before the time of admission for taking ample processing time to entry into Japan. 6
Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University Outline of departments in Master s Program Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Possessing the human resources necessary for meeting a wide variety of needs in engineering fields, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering nurtures high-level engineers and researchers who are able to develop technologies from an interdisciplinary perspective, rather than from a stereotyped viewpoint. They are not restricted to just mechanical engineering, but are also proficient in the fields of aerospace, material, electronic, information, and environmental engineering. Our division allows students to acquire high-levels of expertise and engage in original research; this enables them to develop so that they can aggressively assume leadership in solving problems. Specifically, students are trained to acquire the following: (1) A broad, fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering, and also advanced expertise in applied mathematics, mechanics, and physics, which provides a foundation for entering advanced interdisciplinary engineering fields such as space engineering (2) A flexible way of thinking and insight to view problems macroscopically by considering the harmony between the natural environment and human society, and also leadership to solve problems systematically. Applicants are expected to appreciate this policy and to be highly motivated. They are required to possess academic attainments in mathematics and physics employed in engineering as well as linguistic ability. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering consists of two courses. The subjects of education, research and development of each course are as follows. Mechanical Engineering Course Solid Mechanics, Materials Science and Engineering, Reliability and Design Engineering, Precision and Production Engineering, Mechanical Dynamics and Mechatronics, Control and Robotics, Thermal Energy Engineering, Fluid Engineering 7
Applied Mathematics and Physics Course Fluid dynamics, Condensed matter physics, Non-linear dynamics, Nanomechanics, Biomechanics, Thermodynamics Department of Information and Electronics In this department, there are two courses which aim to produce engineers and researchers, as listed below. Information and Knowledge Engineering Course We aim to produce IT engineers and researchers who have the ability to create advanced information-oriented society of the future and bring them to practice. Especially, we focus on producing human resources with the balanced knowledge of both hardware and software through the education of advanced computer, its application to intelligent system etc. We have the research and educational program from the basic to the application covering various computer related fields such as construction of intelligent system, advancement of computer system and computer aimed technology. Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course We cover a wide range of technologies such as highly efficient device, advanced communication technology, software and hardware, and aim to produce world class engineers. In detail, our aims can be pointed out as, 1better technical knowledge of electric and electronics 2basic intellectual and ethical ability 3ability to discover difficult problems and their solution 4spirit to serve the international society We accept those students who are interested in electric and electronics fields. Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology The goal of the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology is to educate engineers and researchers that are competent in the fields of industrial chemistry and biotechnology. To this end, this department provides students with a highly specialized curriculum at the graduate level. The department is composed of two courses, Applied Chemistry Course and Biotechnology Course. 8
Applied Chemistry Course We have classes that teach basic concepts in organic, inorganic, and physical chemistries, followed by advanced classes for organic and inorganic materials chemistry, organic and inorganic synthetic chemistry, catalyst chemistry, and electrochemistry. In addition, we place an emphasis on hands-on training under laboratory conditions in addition to classroom teaching to experience and analyze various chemical processes. Biotechnology Course Our goal is to provide students with knowledge that would allow them to seek new ways to combine nature and human society in harmonious ways, through the discovery of novel reactive mechanisms and useful compounds at the interface of biology (the study of living organisms and living systems) and engineering (the application of scientific principles to industry). Specifically, this course provides classes to apply the various mechanisms in bacterial or various cellular metabolism and replication to the production of various compounds and polymers, as well as to the removal of harmful chemicals from the environment. The student who enters these courses is assigned to a laboratory, and he/she will undergo basic training to become an engineer or a researcher through performing cutting-edge research. We welcome students who possess a demonstrable grasp of scientific principles and techniques at the university level, and who are interested in becoming an active engineer or researcher in fields related to chemical industry, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and bioscience. Department of Management of Social Systems and Civil Engineering Objective of the Department of Management of Social Systems and Civil Engineering is to train engineers who not only create abundant society through wide-ranging practices of improvements to the infrastructure, creation and activation of safety local community, but also pursue soft and hard wares methodology to create comfortable and active society by the education of highly-professional knowledge/technology and researches. 9
Civil Engineering Course This course cultivates skillful engineers who have knowledge of plan, design, construction and management of social infrastructures. To achieve the objective, this course seeks motivated, wide perspective and problem-solving oriented persons who are eager to learn the construction technology which supports manufacturing activities, who are interested in creating space for human living, and who consider harmony with the nature. Social Management Engineering Course This course aims at training engineers who can contribute to realization of better society through planning and design of systems on urban, traffic, environment, disaster prevention, management, production, and telecommunication. Objective of the training is to provide students with the ability for solving problems with an engineering approach comprising humanities and social science, and learning systematic consideration to solve problems in the modern society. The course seeks students who have a passion to realize comfortable life and abundant society,who have idea looking things analytically and also who have strong will to overcome difficulties with figuring out. 10
Organizational Structure of Doctoral Program Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University (1) Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (a) Mechanical Engineering Course (b) Applied Mathematics and Physics Course (2) Department of Information and Electronics (a) Information and Knowledge Engineering Course (b) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course (3) Department in Chemistry and Biotechnology (a) Applied Chemistry Course (b) Biotechnology Course (4) Department of Management of Social Systems and Civil Engineering (a) Civil Engineering Course (b) Social Management Engineering Course 11
YEAR 2016 APPLICATION FOR FOREIGN STUDENT ADMISSION Tottori University Graduate School of Engineering Master s Program (October entrance) 2016 年 度 鳥 取 大 学 大 学 院 工 学 研 究 科 博 士 前 期 課 程 (10 月 入 学 ) 外 国 人 留 学 生 特 別 入 試 願 書 Instruction( 記 入 上 の 注 意 ) 1. Application should be written either in ink or by a ball-point pen (either in black or blue only). ( 記 入 にあたっては, 必 ずインク 又 はボ-ルペン( 青 又 は 黒 )を 使 用 してください ) 2. Application should be printed either in Japanese or in Roman block capitals. ( 記 入 にあたっては, 楷 書 又 はロ-マ 字 ( 大 文 字 )を 用 いてください ) 3. Numbers should be in Arabic Figures. ( 数 字 は 算 用 数 字 を 用 いてください ) 4. Year should be written in the Anno Domini system. ( 年 号 はすべて 西 暦 としてください ) 5. Proper noun should be written in full, and not be abbreviated. ( 固 有 名 詞 はすべて 正 式 な 名 称 とし, 一 切 省 略 しないでください )
Form 1( 様 式 1) *Admission No.(* 受 験 番 号 ) YEAR 2016 APPLICATION FOR FOREIGN STUDENT ADMISSION Tottori University Graduate School of Engineering Master s Program (October entrance) 1. The Department of your choice; Select one of the departments( 志 望 専 攻 名 ) 2. The Course of your choice; Select the courses ( 志 望 コース) 3-1. Name in full, in vernacular( 姓 名 ; 自 国 語 ) (Family name) (First name) (Middle name) In Roman capitals(ロ-マ 字 ): (Family name) (First name) (Middle name) 3-2. Nationality( 国 籍 ): 3-3. Sex( 性 別 ): [ ] Male( 男 ) [ ] Female( 女 ) 3-4. Date of Birth: Year 19 Month Day ( 生 年 月 日 ) ( 年 ) ( 月 ) ( 日 生 ) 4. Present address and telephone number, fax number and/or e-mail address ( 現 住 所 及 び 電 話,ファックス 番 号 又 は 電 子 メールアドレス) 5. Name of academic adviser of your choice( 志 望 指 導 教 員 名 ) * Leave blank(この 欄 には 記 入 しないでください )
6. Academic background( 学 歴 ) Name of School ( 学 校 名 ) Address of School ( 学 校 所 在 地 ) Period of Attendance ( 在 学 期 間 ) Degree ( 学 位 ) Elementary School From ( 小 学 校 ) To Lower and Upper Secondary School(s) ( 中 学 校 及 び 高 等 学 校 ) From To Undergraduate Level From ( 大 学 ) To Graduate Level From ( 大 学 院 ) To
Graduate School of Engineering ( 大 学 院 工 学 研 究 科 ) Tottori University ( 鳥 取 大 学 ) Master s Program, 2016 ( 博 士 前 期 課 程 ) October entrance (10 月 入 学 ) Admission Card (Duplicate) ( 写 真 票 ) Admission No. ( 受 験 番 号 ) Name ( 氏 名 ) Photo ( 写 真 欄 ) 4 cm 3 cm Application Payment Confirmation Slip ( 振 込 確 認 票 ) Graduate School of Engineering ( 大 学 院 工 学 研 究 科 ) Tottori University ( 鳥 取 大 学 ) Master s Program, 2016 ( 博 士 前 期 課 程 ) October entrance (10 月 入 学 ) Admission Card (Duplicate) ( 受 験 票 ) Admission No. ( 受 験 番 号 ) Name ( 氏 名 ) Photo ( 写 真 欄 ) 4 cm 3 cm Note:( 注 意 ) Please bring this card to the examination place ( 受 験 の 際 はこの 受 験 票 を 必 ず 持 参 してください )
Form 2( 様 式 2) Name of Examinee ( 氏 名 ) Date of Birth ( 生 年 月 日 ) YEAR 2016 APPLICATION FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS Tottori University Graduate School of Engineering Master s Program (October entrance) (2016 年 度 鳥 取 大 学 大 学 院 工 学 研 究 科 博 士 前 期 課 程 (10 月 入 学 )) ( 入 学 試 験 出 願 資 格 審 査 調 書 ) Department of your choice Present Occupation ( 現 職 ) Present Address ( 現 住 所 ) ( 志 望 専 攻 ) Course of your choice ( 志 望 コース) Professional Career (Please list)( 職 歴 ) Date( 日 付 ) Description( 事 項 ) 専 攻 コース Past research work or achievement(please list)( 学 会 及 び 社 会 における 活 動 等 ) Date( 日 付 ) Description( 事 項 ) I certify that the information given here is true and correct. ( 本 書 の 記 載 事 項 に 相 違 ないことを 証 明 する ) Date( 日 付 ) / / Address (month) (day) (year) ( 所 在 地 ) Name of the Office or Company ( 機 関 等 名 ) Name (print) of Representative signature ( 所 属 長 名 ) (サイン) *This form is only for applicants with the qualification of 4 (この 用 紙 は 出 願 資 格 4 の 該 当 者 のみに 適 用 するものです )