2016 APPLICATION GUIDELINE 2016 APPLICATION GUIDELINE Master s Degree Program Tokyo International University (TIU) Admissions Office 1-13-1 Matobakita, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-1197, JAPAN TEL: +81-49-232-1116 FAX: +81-49-232-3300 Email: nyushi@tiu.ac.jp 1
Overview of Graduate School of Economics ( 経 済 学 研 究 科 の 概 要 ): Graduate School of Economics is an English medium program which students receive lectures and tutorial for research, submit a master s thesis, and take a prescribed examination to obtain a master s degree by English. Contemporary society needs well trained, specialized, qualified professionals with good judgment and trouble-shooting abilities, as well as basic research capabilities with emphasis on theory and practice. Graduate School of Economics is open to those who are interested in postgraduate research and to those who would like to further educate themselves after acquiring working experience. Economics is a discipline that has been developed to answer questions arising in the real economy. The graduate school plans to answer the request of a wide variety of people not only by the regular course work but also by providing supplementary study courses in 2014 for students who have completed undergraduate education in related disciplines such as commercial and /or management sciences. The policy of education and research at this Graduate School is to train creative professionals, not only in Japan but also internationally, who have the ingenuity to face diverse policy problems, to challenge and to stretch their abilities in an analytical and comprehensive way from global perspectives. Reflecting this idea, the curriculum features both orthodox economics and rapidly evolving areas of economics in comprehensive and specific courses. Focus is placed on developing basic research ability for economic theory, history, and statistical analysis, as well as the ability to explore domestic and international policy challenges. Parallel lecture courses are offered for the main subjects (theoretical economics, finance and banking, international economics, economic development and econometrics and statistics by not less than two faculty members.) with regard to policy research. Intensive tutorial for research guidance is provided to students with non-economic background who aspire to broaden their educational horizons. Besides courses required for graduation, a special series of lectures for thesis writing techniques are planned. It should be noted that until now efforts have been made to offer research guidance on economic policy in developing countries, as well as economic theory and empirical research. Students are requested to acquire their own independent research capacity as they recognize problems, and not merely accumulate knowledge. Accordingly, they are advised to work out a study plan by combining subjects individually, while taking advice from research advisors on preparing a master's thesis. Application Eligibility( 出 願 資 格 ): 1) Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor s degree (or are scheduled to receive Bachelor s degree by the entrance period that applicants wish to matriculate). 2) Applicants who have completed or is expected to complete 16 years of standard school education outside of Japan. 3) Applicants who have complete 16 years education oversea by taking correspondence education in Japan. 4) Applicants who have been enrolled at a Specialized Training College for more than 4 years and completed postsecondary course those have designated by Minister of Education Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology. (Advanced Diploma) 5) Applicants who are designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology by the entrance period that applicants wish to matriculate. 6) Applicants who have been recognized by TIU as possessing academic credentials superior to those of university graduates through an individual entrance requirements screening process and scheduled to reach 22 years of age by the entrance period that applicants wish to matriculate. Notes: Applicants whose credits are not equivalent to the achievements of a Japanese University graduate are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be able to demonstrate sufficient linguistic ability to understand lectures in English. Applicants should contact Immigration Bureau in Japan in case they are uncertain about the renewal of the residential status or acquiring the residential status for additional information prior to submitting the application to the Graduate School of Economics. 2
Degree( 学 位 ): Students who complete the master's program of the Graduate School shall be conferred a master's degree (in Economics). They need to write a master thesis based on major subject. Length of Study: It normally takes 2 years to complete the program and obtain a master s degrees in Economics. However, it is possible for a student with an excellent record and recommendation by the UNSIAP (United Nations Statistical Institute for the Asian and Pacific) to graduate in 1.5 years. KEY DATES IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS( 出 願 日 程 ): ( 入 学 期 ) Spring Category of ( 入 試 区 分 ) First Residence Status ( 居 住 区 分 ) outside Japan of Japan Application Period ( 出 願 期 間 ) Sep. 28 Oct. 8, 2015 Interview Dates ( 試 験 日 ) E-mail interview about 3 times between middle of October and early of November, 2015 Sep. 28 Oct. 8, 2015 Oct. 17, 2015 Fall Second First of Japan outside Japan of Japan Jan. 25 Feb. 4, 2016 Feb. 13, 2016 Apr. 19 May 2, 2016 E-mail interview about 3 times between middle of May and early of June, 2016 Apr. 19 May 2, 2016 May 14, 2016 Second of Japan June 20 June 30, 2016 July 9, 2016 MEXT (Monbukagakusho) scholarship students are not subject to the above schedule. Please consult with us. Dates in the above tables are indicated in Japanese Standard Time. Screening Method( 選 考 方 法 ): 1) Please note that all screening process will start only after all the application documents are set. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. 2) Screening is based on the strength of their research ability taking into consideration of their enthusiasm to research and problem-solving abilities. 3) The Admissions Office carefully reviews research plans and other documents submitted by applicants. Upon completion of admission procedures, instructor of Graduate School of Economics will be nominated based on applicants research plans. 4) Interview for of Japan, and e-mail interview about 3 times will be held for outside Japan. of Japan 国 内 a) Evaluation of all the required submitted documents b) Interview (Around 30 min.) outside Japan 国 外 a) Evaluation of all the required submitted documents b) E-mail interview (About 3 times) 3
Announcement of Results( 合 格 通 知 ): Upon successful screening of the application documents, will be mailed to successful applicants Notification of Admission and a Guide to Admission Procedure by post. Number of Students to be Accepted( 募 集 人 員 ): to begin Enrollment Number Spring Fall Early April September Approximately 20 Notes: The number above is the total of Spring and Fall s including both English and Japanese medium programs Application Procedures( 出 願 手 続 の 流 れ): After transferring the appropriate amount of the examination fee, all application documents should be sent by using a traceable international courier service (e.g., DHL, EMS, Fed Ex)., and must arrive no later than the final day of the application period. Please consider postal service situation and send early enough to be received by due date. confirmation, soft copy of the submitted documents should be sent by e-mail (nyushi@tiu.ac.jp) as well. Address to send: Admission Office Tokyo International University 1-13-1, Matobakita, Kawagoe, Saitama, 350-1197 Phone:81-49-232-1116 Fax:81-49-232-3300 Required Application Documents( 出 願 書 類 ): Submit application documents well in advance to be received by due date as TIU might ask for additional documents in case of deficiency. All certificates must be written in Japanese or English. Otherwise, certified translation must accompany. Certification only in other languages will not be accepted. Documents will not be returned once submitted, regardless of any special circumstances on the part of the applicant. Application Documents will only be received by using traceable international courier service such as DHL, EMS. On top of that, soft copy of submitted documents should be sent by e-mail (nyushi@tiu.ac.jp) as well. If there is any falsification found in any of the documents presented for application, admission will be revoked. In this case, application fee will not be refunded. Documents Remarks ms 1 Application m Must be filled out by the applicant. Attach One ID Photo (4cm x 3cm) on Application m The photo should be 4cm 3cm without frame, and must be taken within 3 months prior to the application. Please write your name and nationality in English on the back of the photographs. 2 Research Plan A description in about 2,000 words (typed, not handwritten) of your study plan and methods. Must describe in detail the research plan which applicants wish to pursue at Graduate School of economics, including the theme, approach, and methods, etc. that you intend to use. Prescribed m Prepare by Yourself (Typed. Not handwriting) 4
3 Official Transcript from your current / former University (Must be Original or certified copy. No photocopies will be accepted.) Original certificate showing the results for all subjects taken during the whole period of attendance for every grade separately and issued within 6 months before the application date. applicants who have transferred, a transcript from the previous institution should also be submitted. If there are no explanations about a grading system on the transcript, official documents that explain about a grading system at the institution should also be submitted. Submit the document with official seals. APPLICATION GUIDELINE 2016 Your University s Prescribed m 4 Official Certificate of Graduation (or expected graduation) from University (Must be Original or certified copy. No photocopies will be accepted.) 5 Letter of Recommendation 6 Photocopy of the passport 7 Copy of Remittance Receipt (Certificate Payment of the Application Fee) Submit official certificates issued by the President (Dean) of your university (Faculty). (Not diploma itself.) Applicants who have attended several university must submit proof of graduation from all university that they attend. If they are currently attending a university bachelor's or master's program, they must submit proof that the program will be completed prior to your desired date of enrollment at TIU. *High school certificates are not required. Must be written by a university professor who has supervised the work of the student, or superior at the student's current institution or company, or other appropriate person. UNSIAP members should submit a copy of their UNSIAP recommendation. Applicants are required to submit a copy of their valid passport, showing their photo, name and passport number. If you live in Japan, please submit a certificate of residence from city hall. Be sure to submit a copy of the Remittance receipt in order to confirm payment of the Fee. Your University s Prescribed m Letter from your University Professor Copy your Passport Receipt of Bank Remittance Fee( 受 験 料 ): 35,000 yen (Bank Transfer fee will be charged) Please arrange remittance to the following bank account Bank Name Saitama Resona Bank Branch Kasumigaseki Branch Account Number Savings Account 3908442 Account Name Tokyo International University Bank Address 2-1-4 Kasumigaseki-kita Kawagoe, Saitama 350-1109 Japan SWIFT code SAIBJPJT Important Reminder 1. Bank transfer must indicate the name of the applicant. 2. Applicant is responsible for paying all transfer fees. (e.g. handling fees) 3. Receipt of the bank transfer (Remittance Receipt) must be sent along with other documents after bank transfer is made. 4. The examination fee will not be refunded once remitted in principle. 5
Enrollment Procedure( 入 学 手 続 ): In order to be enrolled into the university, all relevant fees must be paid, and all required documents must be submit by following dates. If these procedures are not completed by the designated dates, permission to enter the university will be withdrawn. 1) Payment of Enrollment fee, Tuition, and other fees. 2) Submission of required documents for entry into Japan and admission to TIU. The Guide for Admission will be sent to the accepted applicants, and it stipulates necessary documents for Immigration to Japan and Admission to TIU. ( 入 学 期 ) Category of ( 入 試 区 分 ) Residence Status ( 居 住 区 分 ) Deadline for Payment of Enrollment Fee, Tuition and Other Fees / Submission of Required Documents ( 入 学 手 続 期 間 ) Spring First Second outside Japan January 5, 2016 of Japan Oct. 30, 2015 of Japan Feb. 26, 2016 Fall First Second outside Japan July 10, 2016 of Japan May 27, 2016 of Japan July 22,2016 Payment of Tuition: Tuition and other expenses are listed below. Make sure to transfer the total amount of 660,000 yen by the above deadline. The payment method will be described in The Guide for Admission sent to the accepted applicants. Unit: (JPY) Expenses At admission Second term Remarks (September) Enrollment fee 240,000 Only at the time of admission Tuition 300,000 300,000 Facility expenses 100,000 100,000 Alumni cost 20,000 Subtotal 660,000 400,000 Total for the 1st year 1,060,000 Notes: Application for Certificate of Eligibility (COE) can be made only after your payment of enrollment fee is confirmed. 6
VISA Information: 1) After receiving The Guide for Admission sent to the accepted applicants, all necessary forms must be filled out and returned to TIU during the Admission Period. 2) TIU will submit application for Certificate of Eligibility (COE) on behalf of all admitted international students to Immigration Office. 3) When all procedures are completed and COE has been issued from Immigration Office, the COE and admission permit will be sent to all students enrolled (only after your payment of enrollment fee is confirmed). 4) When applying for a visa, you must submit your passport and Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the Japanese embassy or general consulate in your country. Courses Offered in 2015 for Master s Degree as Reference: Followings are the subjects offering in Spring and Fall of 2015. Please find Course Description for details. [Spring of 2015] Subject Instructor Day Period Japanese Economy B Atsushi Maki Mon. 4 Period 1 9:10~10:40 Economic Statistics B Yukihiko Kiyokawa Tue. 3 Period 2 10:50~12:20 Economic Development B Masahiko Gemma 2 Period 3 13:10~14:40 Wed. Economic Theory B Masahito Watanabe 3 Period 4 14:50~16:20 Academic Writing in English A Joyce Maeda 4 Period 5 16:30~18:00 Econometrics B Satoshi Ohira Economic Development B Takashi Shirasu Thu. 2 Joint Workshop Masahito Watanabe 3 Monetary Policy A Mitoshi Yamamoto 4 Economic Theory B Satoru Ukita 5 Economic Data Processing B Kazuyasu Sakamoto Fri. 3 International Economics A Atsuko Matsumura 4 [Fall of 2015] Subject Instructor Day Period Japanese Economy A Atsushi Maki Mon. 3 Labor Economics B Junko Mizuno Tue. 2 Economic Statistics A Yukihiko Kiyokawa 3 Economic Theory B Tetsuya Furukawa 4 Economic Development A Masahiko Gemma Economic Theory A Masahito Watanabe Wed. 3 Statistics A Hiroyuki Takeuchi 3 European Economy B Naoko Inoue 4 Academic Writing in English B Joyce Maeda 4 Econometrics A Satoshi Ohira 1 Thu. Economic Development A Takashi Shirasu 2 Joint Workshop Masahito Watanabe 3 Monetary Policy B Mitoshi Yamamoto 4 Economic Data Processing A Kazuyasu Sakamoto Fri. 1 International Economics B Matsui Hitoshi 2 Notes: 1) Courses and instructors are subject to change. 2) Courses are roughly divided into Seminar (Major course) and Elective course. Students should choose one major and one minor subject. 3) Those who want to enroll doctoral course have eligibility to apply doctoral course after obtaining master s degree. Description in detail will be given through Admissions Office. 1 2 7
Access to Tokyo International University Omiya Minami-Urawa JR Keihin-Tohoku Line JR Kawagoe Line Honkawagoe Kasumigaseki Kita-Asaka Kawagoeshi JR Musashino Line Matoba Tokorozawa Campus 1 Campus 2 Kawagoe Musashi-Urawa Wakoshi JR Saikyo Line Tobu-Tojo Line Asakadai Subway Yurakucho Line Seibu Ikebukuro Line Seibu Shinjuku Line Takadanobaba Shinjuku Ikebukuro Akabane Iidabashi Tabata Ochanomizu Keisei Line Nippori Ueno Akihabara JR Sobu Line Kanda Narita New Tokyo International Airport JR Chuo Line JR Yananoto Line Tokyo Yurakucho Campus 1 To Shinrin Koen Kasumigaseki Kasumi Driving School To Ikebukuro Dentist Tokyu New Town To Komagawa Telephone Office Matoba To Omiya Campus 2 Transportation Guide Stations: Tobu-Tojo line, Kasumigaseki Station (Yurakucho Subway Line extension) JR Kawagoe Line-Matoba Station (via Saikyo Line) Campus 1 (Graduate School of Economics) * From Kasumigaseki Station: Approx. 5 minutes by foot. If using the Tojo Line (rapid), Kasumigaseki Station is approx. 36 minutes from Ikebukuro Station. If using Yurakucho Subway Line, It is convenient to change trains at Wakoshi Station to the Tobu Tojo Line (rapid) * From Matoba Station: Approx. 13 minutes by foot. Eementary School Junior High School If using the JR Kawagoe line (via the Saikyo Line), Matoba Station is approx. 31 minutes from Omiya Station. 1-13-1 Matoba-kita, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama, 350-1197 Tokyo International University, Admissions Office 1-13-1, Matobakita, Kawagoe, Saitama, 350-1197 Phone:+ 81-49 - 232-1116 Fax:+ 81-49 - 232-3300 *Please speak in Japanese in case of the telephone call. URL http://www.tiu.ac.jp/ e-mail:nyushi@tiu.ac.jp 8