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April 2019 Enrolment (Second call)/ October 2019 Enrolment (First Call)
Overseas and Domestic Applicants (Graduates from Outside Hokkaido University)
Archive: application guidelines-2018
E-mail submission deadline: October 24, 2018.
In order to apply for e3 program please first carefully check the application guidelines, prepare and send to e3 office all the necessary documents by e-mail before October 24, 2018 . After the preliminary screening (confirming the eligibility and availability of supervisor at the program) you shall submit the originals or attested copies of your documents and pay the application fee before the deadline, November 19, 2018). Please refer to the submission and screening timetable below for more details.
If you are applying for a scholarship through another organisation and need a conditional offer letter from our program please refer to the respective page.
- Download full application guidelines for April 2019 Enrolment (Second call)/ October 2019 Enrolment (First Call) [Pdf]
- Link to On-line examination fee payment system (the link is available from October 29 to November 19, 2018)
Application documents
Documents marked *are required only when it is applicable, and un-marked documents are required to submit. Please confirm the conditions for each item.
| 1 | e3 Application form Please note that original handwriting signature is required on the last page. No electronic signature is allowed. |
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| 2 | Education history | PDF Excel | ||||||||
| 3 | Three Photos, approximately 3.5x4.5 cm (One of them shall be pasted on your e3 application form) |
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| 4 | Check list of required documents | PDF Word | ||||||||
| 5 | Research proposal If you have chosen two laboratories with different research topics, please prepare two proposals. Format: JICA Innovative Asia, MEXT: Super Global Universities scholarships applicants shall use e3-designated proposal format. Self-supported applicants, candidates with their own scholarships are allowed to use a free format. |
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| 6 | Abstract(s) of Bachelor's/Master's thesis(es) Format is free, but make sure to include the title, the author, the name of the supervisor, the date submitted (or expected to be submitted), and specify the type of work (bachelor’s thesis, graduation project etc) If a formal thesis was not a part of your degree program, please prepare a summary of the research project etc. you conducted at your home university |
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| 7 | Abstract(s) of the publication(s) If you listed any first author papers (including conference proceedings) in your publications list, please attach an abstract. Do not attach the full paper. If your paper was published in a language other than English, please prepare an English abstract. Please make sure that the abstract is accompanied with full reference information including: name(s) of the author(s), title, and publication information. |
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| 8 | Academic Transcripts Official academic transcripts for every graduated /expected to graduate university program (originals or certified copies) shall be prepared. Holders of bachelor's degree only: please submit transcripts from the undergraduate school(s). Master's degree holders: please submit transcripts from both undergraduate and graduate schools. The most recent transcripts are required if you haven’t graduated yet. Please make sure the date of issue is specified |
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| 9 | Graduation/Expected Graduation Certificates Applicants have to submit the originals or certified copies of graduation certificates for each graduated program. High school certificates are not required. Applicants who haven't graduated yet: - Please prepare the most recent provisional certificate. The expected graduation certificate must show the expected date of your graduation. - If your university does not issue an expected graduation certificate, please obtain a certificate of enrolment which shows the date of the enrolment and graduation) - Once you are conferred a diploma, please submit a copy if it’s written in English/bi-lingual. If the diploma is written in your native language, please submit the graduation certificate in English or an official translation. |
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| 10 | Two recommendation letters The first letter shall be provided by your supervisor in the most recently graduated /expected to graduate program. The second letter can be provided by others familiar with your academic or professional work. Format You may either download e3 designated letter format or use free format. Please do not attach a letter from a potential supervisor at Hokkaido University. |
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| 11 | Documents to Prove English Proficiency Applicants are required to submit one of the original official test scores above the minimum requirement: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL PBT, IELTS, TOEIC L&R or a proof of a full-time degree program in English (original) to be considered for exemption. Minimum English Proficiency Requirements for Admission: TOEFL iBT Test:79; TOEFL PBT: 550; IELTS: 6.0; TOEIC L&R: 670
Notes on Submission: TOEFL - Test reports can be requested to send directly to the e3 program office. If you specify that the test report form is sent directly to the e3 program office, you do not need to submit the original of the test score by yourself. Institutional code: 8648 IELTS - Scores can be also requested to be sent directly to the e3 program office. Please specify it in the application form. If you specify that the test report form is sent directly to the e3 program office, you do not need to submit the score by yourself. Period of Validity of the tests The test shall be taken within the last two years from the originals submission deadline (November 19, 2018). Please note that if you have taken or are planning to take the TOEIC Listening & Reading or TOEFL iBT tests in Japan, only those tests conducted or scheduled during the following period will be accepted: TOEIC Listening & Reading test No. 215 (conducted in Nov 2016) ~ No. 233 (scheduled on Sep 9, 2018). TOEFL iBT test Tests conducted after Nov 19, 2016~ tests scheduled until Oct 14, 2018 Exemptions - Applicants whose native language is English - Applicants who graduated or are expected to graduate from a full-time bachelor’s degree program for which the medium of instruction is English - Applicants who graduated or are expected to graduate from a full-time Master’s degree program for which the medium of instruction is English To be considered for exemption, the applicant has to submit a proof that the medium of instruction (MI) at the university/program was English, such as an official MI certificate issued by the university, MI being specified in the official transcript or graduation certificate, or an official letter from the institution. Such proof is not required for the countries where English is the first language. If you have any concerns whether you qualify as a native speaker of English, please directly inquiry to the e3 program office well in advance of the deadline. |
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| 13* | A copy of Scholarship Approval Letter and Scholarship Information Form Required only from applicants who were granted a scholarship or are in the process of application for a scholarship. If you are granted a scholarship, please submit a letter from the organization confirming the scholarship nomination and scholarship form describing the details of the scholarship. If you are still in the process of application/selection, please first submit the scholarship information form only. The form is not required from CSC, MEXT and JICA-funded scholarships applicants. |
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| 14* | International Applicant's Declaration of Finance Required from privately-funded applicants; Applicants with a full support scholarship are not required to submit the declaration If the bank cannot stamp the form please provide supporting documents following the instructions in this form. |
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| 15* | Photocopy of your passport Please provide a photocopy of the page showing your photo, nationality and name |
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| 16* | Copy of Residence Card (Both sides) Applicants residing in Japan shall provide a copy of their residence card. |
General Submission notes:
- All the required documents shall be delivered to the e 3 program office before the application deadline.
- Formal application for admission is considered complete only when the examination fee is paid and the originals of the application documents have arrived at the office during the specified application period. Please avoid any incorrect entries. Incomplete applications are not acceptable when you submit the hard copies for admission.
- After you have completed the submission of your application, you cannot change the contents of the application.
- For scholarships screening, the submission of originals may be required during the selection screening. Please confirm the deadlines and requirements of each scholarship.
- Application documents shall be written in English or an official English translation shall be attached.
- Either an original or certified copy of the documents shall be prepared, unless otherwise specified. A copy can be certified by an issuing institution or public notary.
- Submitted documents are not returnable to the applicants for any reason. If any of the documents cannot be re-issued (such as graduation certificates, transcripts etc.), please submit a certified copy.
- If any false description is found in application documents, entrance approval may be cancelled.
- Please do not staple the documents. If necessary, please use removable clips instead.
Application and Screening Schedule: April 2019 Enrolment (Second Call) / October 2019 Enrolment (First Call)
| Procedure | Dates |
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| Preliminary Documents Check (Soft copy submission) Preliminary Screening of Qualifications | Sep 26 - Oct 24, 2018 |
| Documents Check Results notification | By Nov 7, 2018 |
| Preliminary Screening of Qualifications Results Announcement | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Submission of Hard Copy Application and Examination Fee Payment | Oct 29-Nov 19, 2018 |
| First-round Screening: Interview period *Whether or not you need to take an interview depends on the division, so please inquire your prospective supervisor. |
Nov 29-Dec 12, 2018 |
| Announcement of the First-round Screening Results | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Second-round Screening: On campus entrance examination* |
Feb 13-14, 2019 |
| Announcement of the Second-round Screening Results | Mar 1, 2019 |
*Applicants who successfully passed the first-round screening do not need to take the entrance examination on campus.
Preliminary documents check (Soft copies submission)
In order to ensure that the applicant has the required qualifications, and that the e 3 program has a faculty member who can provide a proper supervision on the proposed research topic, all applicants are required to submit the documents listed in section “8. Application submission” for a preliminary check before submitting their formal application.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and results of documents check are notified by e-mail. Applicants are not required to pay the application fee until they have successfully passed the preliminary check and are asked to submit hard copies of application documents.
Applicants are required to make a proper background search, and identify the faculty members who conduct research in the relevant field of study. The list of laboratories and faculty members.
Applicants are recommended to specify two potential supervisors. Prior contact with a potential supervisor is not required. If the applicant ticks “I agree to be considered for acceptance by different supervisor/laboratory”, his or her application may be recommended to another laboratory that is not identified in the application form, but deemed appropriate. However, the e 3 program cannot guarantee any alternative suggestion for the applicant.
Documents for preliminary check shall be submitted by e-mail ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
Applicants seeking a scholarship with a direct recommendation through the e 3 program shall submit their documents during the period of screening for a particular scholarship. Please refer to the section 11, “Scholarships” for the details.
Applicants who have received the result in the process of scholarship screening are required to submit the e 3 application form and other relevant documents listed above by the deadline, but don’t need to re-submit certificates and forms already provided to the e 3 program’s office.
Submission of Hard Copy of the Application
After you receive the results of preliminary check you are required to post the originals.
Submitted documents must reach the e3 program office no later than the application deadline.
Application documents shall be submitted by registered airmail, courier service or other services that provide tracking and delivery confirmation options (DHL, FedEX, EMS, etc).
It is applicants’ own responsibility to estimate the required delivery time in order to meet the application deadline.
The e3 program office will not respond to inquiries regarding the delivery and receipt of individual application documents. Once your documents are delivered and processed, you will receive a notification from the e3 program. The notification will usually be sent within 3 working days of the documents delivery to the e3 program office.
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Address: English Engineering Education (e 3 ) Program Office |
Payment of the Examination Fee
Examination fee payment must be completed during the period of application/examination fee payment after the applicant received instruction to submit the formal application.
Applicants nominated for the MEXT and CSC scholarships and who are expected to enroll into PhD program straight after graduating from any Master’s degree program of Graduate Schools of Hokkaido University are exempted from the payment of the examination fees. In case the results of these scholarship nomination are not confirmed before the application deadline, the payment of the examination fee can be deferred. In such situation, please contact the e3 office. Applicants who didn’t have their MEXT or CSC scholarship nomination confirmed will be notified of the new application fee payment period.
Amount of Application fee: 30,000 JPY
Payment method:
- Examination fee payment shall be completed through the application website（http://e-apply.jp/e/hokudai-eng）during the application period. You can use a credit card. If you are currently residing in Japan, you can also pay through a convenience store.
- An additional amount of 500 JPY is charged for the transaction.
- You are not required to submit any receipt or confirmation of the payment.
Important: All application materials have to be submitted to the e3 program office before the deadline to complete the application process. Application will not be accepted if the originals of application materials are not delivered by the deadline. The examination fee is no-refundable for any cases.