International Course
IGPAS (International Graduate Program for Advanced Science)
| ・IGPAS Application Booklet 2013 |  P10/1.42MB |
Application Period
- IGPAS 2013
Program begins: |
October 1, 2013 (Fall 2013 semester) |
Application Period: |
November 19-December 7,2012 |
Notification Period: |
February 1-5, 2013 |
Status: |
Closed |
- IGPAS 2012
Program begins: |
October 1, 2012 (Fall 2012 semester) |
Application Period: |
November 1 - November 30, 2011 |
Notification Period: |
February 1-15, 2012 |
Status: |
Closed |
Introduction
The International Graduate Program for Advanced Science (IGPAS) was initiated in October 2004 as one of the first International Priority Graduate Programs supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, and Technology (MEXT). The lecture courses are taught in English, and the students are not required to learn the Japanese language, although they are encouraged to learn it for your daily life. Scholarships and housing opportunities are available to make it easier for students. Between its establishment in 2004 and September 2012, IGPAS has conferred 43 Master of Science degrees, and 29 Doctor of Science degrees to students from 21 countries.
Program Details
IGPAS is a 5-year graduate program combining a 2-year master’s program and a 3-year doctoral program. Each student is affiliated with one of 6 departments: Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Geophysics, Chemistry, and Earth Sciences.
Each department determines its own curriculum and course requirements. Availability of classes varies depending on the semester and/or departments. Students may consult their supervisor about their research plan each semester before registration.
Eigibility for IGPAS
Applicants for IGPAS must satisfy ONE of the following conditions.
Master’s Program
( i ) Those who have graduated, or will graduate, from a university[1] by September 30, 2013.
( ii ) Those who have completed, or are expected to complete, a total of 15 years of school education[2] by September 30, 2013 and have been recognized by the Graduate School of Science to have performed well in classes related to the field of study.
(iii) Those who have reached 22 years of age by September 30, 2013 and have been recognized by the Graduate School of Science, through individual qualification examinations, to have a scholastic ability equivalent or superior to those who have graduated from a university.
Doctoral Program
( i ) Those who have earned, or will earn, a master’s degree by September 30, 2013.
( ii ) Those who have engaged in research activities for at least 2 years at an educational or research institution after graduation from a university[1] and have been recognized by the Graduate School of Science on the basis of their research performance to have a scholastic ability equivalent or superior to those who have earned a master’s degree.
(iii) Those who have reached 24 years of age by September 30, 2013 and have been recognized by the Graduate School of Science through individual qualification examinations to have scholastic ability equivalent or superior to those who have earned a master’s degree.
Financial Support
Availability of financial supports for IGPAS students is as shown below. See 4. FINANCIAL SUPPORT of the IGPAS application booklet for detailed information.
IGPAS 2013 (as of November 1, 2012)
Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship
■ Monthly stipend: 146,000 JPY as a master’s student / 147,000 JPY as a doctoral student
■ Flight tickets between the country of nationality and Japan
■ Exemption from application, admission, and tuition fees
Master’s Program
Number of Positions:16 students
Term of the Scholarship: 5 years (2 years + 3 years*)
* If a student fails to maintain a certain grade point average during the master’s program, the Ministry may cancel the 3-year doctoral scholarship.
Doctoral Program
Number of Positions: 4 students
Term of the Scholarship: 3 years
Application
Step 1: Find a potential supervisor among the faculty members in the field of your interest.
Applications will not be accepted without the consent of at least one faculty member as a prospective supervisor. The supervisor must be a professor, associate professor, or lecturer (senior assistant professor) who is affiliated with or has eligibility to accept students of the Graduate School of Science. To look for faculty members, refer to the following websites.
—Brochure of the Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University
—Departmental websites
—Academic Research Staff at Tohoku University
Step 2: Contact the faculty members directly via email and obtain their consent.
To contact the faculty members, it is strongly advisable to:
—gather information about the faculty members and their field of research in advance by looking at their publications, research papers, and personal websites.
—include “IGPAS” in the subject line of the email.
—provide as much of your academic background and application information as possible.
—provide the names of other faculty members if contacting more than one at the same time.
—provide the name of your current or the latest supervisor as a reference.
Step 3: Register online first via IGPAS Pre-Application Form [closed].
Step 4: Prepare the required documents for application
(see 6.APPLICATION DOCUMENTS of the IGPAS Application Booklet).
Step 5: Send application documents via airmail.
All the application documents shall be enclosed together in on package, sent via airmail, and received by the IGPAS Admissions Office by the application deadline.
Selection
Applications will be forwarded to the examining committee of each department. The examiner will inform you of the method and schedule for the examination via email by the second week of January, 2013
From those who have applied for a MEXT scholarship and passed IGPAS entrance exam,the IGPAS Committee will select and recommend the designated number of MEXT scholarship candidates to the Ministry. The results of admission to IGPAS and the nomination for MEXT scholarships will be announced in the notification period.
Download Forms
Please check out 5. APPLICATION AND SELECTION and 6. APPLICATIN DOCUMENTS of the IGPAS application booklet first, and then download required forms from the chart below. Additional documents are also required for application.
[Attention]
—Do not alter the prescribed format. Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
—Forms should be typed in English.
Attach an English translation of the documents written in a language other than English.
Application Forms (IGPAS 2013)
| Checklist *Please enclose in your application. |
1p |
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| Form1: Application for Admission | 4p | ||
Form2: Statement of Reason for Applying for the Program |
1p |
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Form3: Research Proposal |
1p |
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Form4: Summary of Past Research |
1p |
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Form5: Recommendation Letter *Print out 2 copies and provide 1 copy to each of your TWO references. |
1p (2 set) |
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Form6: Official Recommendation Letter |
1p |
Contact Information
IGPAS Admissions Office
Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University
6-3 Aramaki-Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578 JAPAN
Operated by
Graduate Academic Affairs Section
Division for International Research and Educational Cooperation (DIRECT)
Monday-Friday 10:30am-4:30pm JST
Tel:+81-22-795-5829
Fax:+81-22-795-6345
E-mail: direct[at mark]mail.sci.tohoku.ac.jp
Those who are inquiring by email, please:
・ Include “IGPAS” in the subject line.
・ Provide as much of your application information as possible.
・ Read the IGPAS application booklet and FAQ thoroughly before inquiring.
