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April 2020 Admission

Iwate University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Master's Program Division of Regional Innovation and

Management

Application Guidelines

General Entrance Examination Entrance Examination by Recommendation

Examination for Working People Entrance Examination for International Students

Iwate University

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Schedule

Item Date

Entrance Examination by Recommendation

Application submission period June 10 - June 12, 2019 Examination July 2, 2019 Admission decisions announced 1:00 p.m. on July 11, 2019

General Entrance Examination

Entrance Examination for Working People

Entrance Examination for International Students

1st Application

Preliminary application qualification screening (for those who meet relevant criteria)

June 10 - June 12, 2019

Application submission period July 12 - July 17, 2019 Examination August 21 - August 22, 2019 Admission decisions announced 1:00 p.m. on September 5, 2019

2nd Application

Preliminary application qualification screening (for those who meet relevant criteria)

October 25 - October 30, 2019

Application submission period December 4 - December 6, 2019 Examination January 28 - January 29, 2020 Admission decisions announced 3:00 p.m. on February 12, 2020

*The Division of Regional Innovation and Management calls for applications for the General Entrance Examination, Entrance Examination for Working People, and Entrance Examination for International Students twice a year: 1st and 2nd application periods. Applicants can apply on both occasions as long as they submit application documents with the examination fee during each of the designated periods.

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Table of Contents

I. Admission Policies for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Division of Regional Innovation and Management (Master's Program) ···························································································· 3 II. Classification of Enrollee Selection Methods ··········································································· 3 III. General Entrance Examination 1. Number of students to be admitted ································································································ 4 2. Application qualification ············································································································ 4 3. Application procedure ··············································································································· 5 4. Selection method ····················································································································· 7 5. Announcement of admission decisions ··························································································· 11 6. Summary of registration procedure ······························································································· 11 7. Extended enrollment system ······································································································· 11 8. Personal information management ································································································ 11 9. Disclosure of examination results to examinees ················································································ 12 IV. Entrance Examination by Recommendation 1. Number of students to be admitted ······························································································· 13 2. Application qualification ··········································································································· 13 3. Application procedure ·············································································································· 13 4. Selection method ···················································································································· 15 5. Announcement of admission decisions ··························································································· 16 6 Other ··································································································································· 16 V. Entrance Examination for Working People 1. Number of students to be admitted ······························································································· 17 2. Application qualification ··········································································································· 17 3. Application procedure ·············································································································· 17 4. Selection method ···················································································································· 19 5. Special measures for education methods ························································································· 21 6. Other ·································································································································· 21 VI. Entrance Examination for Working People (1-year course) 1. Number of students to be admitted ······························································································· 22 2. Application qualification ··········································································································· 22 3. Application procedure ·············································································································· 22 4. Selection method ···················································································································· 24 5. Special measures for education methods ························································································· 24 6. Other ·································································································································· 24 VII. Entrance Examination for International Students 1. Number of students to be admitted ······························································································· 25 2. Application qualification ··········································································································· 25 3. Application procedure ·············································································································· 25 4. Selection method ···················································································································· 27 5. Other ·································································································································· 28 VIII. Individual Application Qualification Screening ·································································· 29 IX. Preliminary Consultation for Applicants with Disabilities ······················································· 31 X. Examination Fee Waiver ····································································································· 31 XI. Electronic Processing Card and Example ············································································· 31 XII. Instructors (Supervisors) and their Fields of Specialization ··················································· 34

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I. Admission Policies for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Division of Regional Innovation and Management (Master's Program) 1. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Master's Program)

The aim of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is to develop human resources who can use their expertise in the natural sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences, etc., to create new value from a broad perspective, unrestricted by boundaries between the humanities and the sciences, and contribute to the resolution of both local and global issues and create a sustainable society. Successful applicants are selected based on the admission policies established by the individual major program in accordance with the Diploma Policy and the Curriculum Policy.

2. Division of Regional Innovation and Management

The Division of Regional Innovation and Management aims to foster highly skilled professionals and researchers who utilize the advanced specialized knowledge and skills and comprehensive perspective they possess in order to focus on rural areas in the promotion of industrial development, work to realize a safe and secure society, and ensure the mental and physical wellness of the residents based on their efforts for the recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake. The Division expects that students will contribute to sustainable regional innovation and management, and share the outcomes arising from this with the rest of the world. From this perspective, we seek applicants who have the following abilities and traits. • Have fundamental academic abilities required for specialized research and study • Have ethical values and high-level communication skills • Have the communication skills to make their ideas understood properly • Have a strong interest in local issues and are highly motivated to resolve them

Note: When deciding on which program to apply to, make sure to read and fully understand the Diploma Policy and the

Curriculum Policy of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the Division of Regional Innovation and Management. (See https://www.iwate-u.ac.jp/academics/graduate/sci.html)

II. Classification of Enrollee Selection Methods

In addition to the General Entrance Examination, the Division of Regional Innovation and Management selects students through Entrance Examination by Recommendation, the Entrance Examination for Working People and the Entrance Examination for International Students. (The Clinical Psychology Program calls for applications for the General Entrance Examination and the Entrance Examination for Working People only). Among them, the Division calls for applications for the General Entrance Examination, the Entrance Examination for Working People, and the Entrance Examination for International Students twice a year: 1st and 2nd application periods. Applicants can apply on both occasions as long as they submit application documents with the examination fee during each of the designated periods.

1. Entrance Examination by Recommendation (page 13 -)

For students who demonstrate both excellent character and academic abilities, and who have received a recommendation from the dean (or department head) of their university/college, or the principal of their junior college or the Advanced Course of a National Institute of Technology, a student selection process that is different from the general entrance examination will be carried out.

2. Entrance Examination for Working People (page 17 -)

For working professionals who have a certain level of experiences in society, a student selection process that is different from the general entrance examination will be carried out in order to provide them with an opportunity for recurrent education.

3. Entrance Examination for International Students (page 22 -)

For international students who have completed their curriculum abroad, a student selection process that is different from the general entrance examination will be carried out.

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III. General Entrance Examination 1. Number of students to be admitted

Graduate Course Number of students to be admitted 1st Application 2nd Application

Graduate Course in Regional Industry 14 Open-ended Graduate Course in Regional and Community Design 10

Graduate Course in Human Health Sciences 6 Note 1: Among the programs in the Graduate Course in Human Health Sciences, the Clinical Psychology Program

admits about five students for all of the classifications for selection that are open for admission. Note 2: Among the programs in the Graduate Course in Human Health Sciences, the Clinical Psychology Program

does not allow transfers from other programs after admission. Applicants who wish to become a clinical psychotherapist or a licensed psychologist must take an examination for the Clinical Psychology Program.

2. Application qualification

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria. (1) Have graduated from a university or college stipulated in Section 1, Article 83 of the School Education Act or are

expected to graduate by March 2020 (2) Were conferred a bachelor's degree by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of

Higher Education in accordance with Section 4, Article 104 of the School Education Act; or are expected to be conferred such a degree by March 2020

(3) Have completed 16 years of school education overseas; or are expected to complete such a program by March 2020 (4) Have completed 16 years of overseas school education by taking a correspondence course offered in Japan by an

overseas school; or are expected to complete such a program by March 2020 (5) Have completed a curriculum in an educational institution in Japan with curricula of an overseas university (only if

completion of such curricula corresponds to completion of 16 years of school education in the pertinent country), which is regarded as an institution in line with the pertinent country's education system and is designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-Japan; or are expected to complete such a curriculum by March 2020

(6) Have earned a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) or expect to do so by March 2020, through completion of a course of study that is no less than three years in length (including courses of study completed in Japan by taking distance learning classes offered by the relevant foreign school and courses of study completed at an educational facility that is part of the relevant foreign country’s educational system and which has been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as having the foreign university’s program in Japan) at a foreign university or other foreign school (only those for which the overall status of education and research activities, etc., has been evaluated by a party certified by the government of that foreign country or a related organization, or the equivalent to such, as designated separately by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)

(7) Have completed a post-secondary course at a specialized training college stipulated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-Japan (only schools that meet standards stipulated by the Minister, such as the requirement of four or more years for graduation), after the date designated by the Minister; or are expected to complete such a course by March 2020

(8) Are designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-Japan (Ministerial Announcement No. 5, Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture-Japan, 1953 [designation of those who are recognized as having scholastic abilities equivalent to or higher than college graduates in relation to the admission to courses for graduate in graduate schools and universities])

(9) Are recognized by the Division of Regional Innovation and Management as having acquired designated credits with excellent records, and meeting any of the following criteria: (i) Have enrolled for three or more years in a university or college stipulated in Section 1, Article 83 of the School

Education Act (ii) Have completed 15 years of education in an overseas school (iii) Have completed 15 years of overseas school education by taking a correspondence course offered in Japan by an

overseas school (iv) Have completed a curriculum in an educational institution in Japan with curricula of an overseas university (only

if completion of such curricula corresponds to completion of 15 years of school education in the pertinent country), which is regarded as an institution in line with the pertinent country's education system and is designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

(10) Are recognized by the Division of Regional Innovation and Management on the basis of an individual application qualification screening to have scholastic abilities equivalent to or higher than college graduates and will be 22 years old or older by March 31, 2020

Note: Those who intend to apply under item (9) or (10) should refer to "VII. Individual Application Qualification Screening."

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3. Application procedure (1) Application method

Applicants should prepare the application documents specified below and submit them to the University by mail or in person. If mailing, the application must be sent as Express Registered Mail and have "Enclosed: General Entrance Examination, Application Documents for the Master's Program of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Division of Regional Innovation and Management" written on the envelope in red ink.

(2) Where to submit your application documents Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University 3-18-8 Ueda, Morioka, Iwate 020-8550 JAPAN Phone: +81-(0)19-621-6064

(3) Application submission period 1st Application: From July 12 to July 17, 2019 2nd Application: From December 4 to December 6, 2019 If submitting in person, applications are accepted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(4) Application documents, etc. Admission Application Form, Resume, etc. Please fill out a designated form.

Electronic Processing Card

Read the instructions on filling in the card and the example starting on page 31. The card must not be folded or bent and must be free from marks or stains since it will be processed electronically. Foreign applicants who don't understand Japanese should submit the Electronic Processing Card without filling it in.

Photograph Sheet / Examination Admission Slip

Affix your photo (4cm long, 3cm wide) to the Photo Sheet. Applicants are required to fill out the area framed in thick lines.

Entrance Examination Fee Receipt Sheet (Certificate of Bank Transfer Reception)

Pay the entrance examination fee of 30,000 yen (bank transfer fee will be separately charged) at the counter of Japan Post Bank or post office by using the enclosed Payment Handling Slip. (Do not pay via ATM.) After the bank transfer, make sure that the "Certificate of Bank Transfer Reception (Customer's Copy)" has been date-stamped, and affix the Certificate to the designated area. The entrance examination fee will not be refunded for any reason after the application documents have been received. The entrance examination fee will not be collected from foreign students who are receiving scholarships from the Japanese government, so make sure to attach the Certificate of Government-Sponsored Foreign Student. See "X. Examination Fee Waiver" on page 31 for the examination fee in the area that the Disaster Relief Act applies to.

Transcripts

Transcripts prepared and sealed by the president, dean, or principal of the institution you attended is required. Transcripts issued by the certificate issuing machine at the institution that the applicant attended need not be sealed. Those applying under item (2) need to submit transcripts from a National Institute of Technology, etc. as well. If they are in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach Japanese or English translation.

Diploma/Certificate of Completion, or Certificate of Expected Graduation/Completion

The Diploma or Certificate from the institution you attended is required. If it is in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach Japanese or English translation.

Certificate of Bachelor's Degree Conferred, or Certificate of Acceptance of Application for Degree Conferred

Those applying under item (2) need to submit one of the following: (i) Certificate of Degree Conferred (ii) Certificate of Acceptance of Application for Degree Conferred, or a certificate

(any format) which clearly indicates that the applicant is "currently applying (or slated for applying) for the degree conferred by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education," prepared by the president, dean, or principal of the institution you attended.

Examination Permit

Those who are currently employed must submit a permit signed and sealed by the head of their place of employment. Of those enrolled in other graduate schools or those applying under item (9), those who are enrolled in other universities/colleges must submit a permit (any format) prepared by the president of their institution.

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Certificate of Residence (Non-Japanese applicants only)

Non-Japanese applicants are required to submit a Certificate of Residence (a document that clearly shows the individual's residence status). In addition, applicants living outside of Japan are required to submit either a copy of the passport page that details your identity, an extract of the family register from your home country or a certificate of citizenship.

Documents to Prove Foreign Language Proficiency Test Results (For applicants who request a waiver of a foreign language examination)

For those wishing to be waived from taking the foreign language examination (see "4. Selection method" on page 7 for the criteria), make sure that the original copy of a certificate of test result or score report is submitted. (The certificate of test result or score report must be for a test taken within four years of the entrance examination day.) We will return the original copy with an examination admission slip to you. The original copy might be folded depending on its size. If you want to avoid this, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Applicants who are native speakers of English will be waived from submitting a certificate of test result or a score report. Please ask before applying.

Document on Research Achievements or Research Plan

*Required by: Integrated Regional Economic Program Regional Management Program Behavioral Science Program Clinical Psychology Program Sports and Health Science Program

Applicants to any of the programs on the left must submit the following (i) to (iii): (i) Research plan

Provide the required information on the designated form (limit it to one page). (ii) Undergraduate thesis, etc.

Submit an academic paper (a copy is accepted) to show research achievements if any. Examples include an undergraduate thesis, research paper, or survey report. Submit a proposal for an academic paper (in A4 paper in any format) if the paper is not ready for submission. Submit a statement of reasons (in A4 paper in any format) if neither academic paper or proposal is available for submission.

(iii) Summary of undergraduate thesis, etc. Provide the required information on the designated form if you have an undergraduate thesis, etc.

Return Envelope for Sending Your Examination Admission Slip

Write your address on the designated envelope and affix a 374-yen stamp (express delivery fee).

Label Slip Fill out the designated Label Slip.

Other Documents Those who have been certified by the preliminary application qualification screening should submit a copy of the certificate.

(5) Please be aware that:

(i) After receipt of your application documents, they will not be returned and changes in entries will not be accepted for any reason.

(ii) Flawed application documents will not be accepted for any reason; make sure that all information is correct and complete.

(iii) Before applying, consult an instructor in the field of specialization you wish to join to make sure that it matches the instructor's field. (Except for the Clinical Psychology Program) Contact the Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University for their contact information.

(iv) Promptly contact the office if personal information such as address has changed after submitting the application. (v) Admission may be canceled if any false information is found in the application documents.

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4. Selection method The selection of enrollees will be assessed comprehensively according to the results of the academic achievement test (written examination, presentation examination), interview, and screening of documents. (However, applicants must achieve a passing score in a foreign language examination in order to be accepted.) The assessment will be done for the applicants who have taken all the examination items required for each program (except for the items to be waived).

(1) Examinations

Graduate Course Program

Academic achievement test

Interview Written examination Presentation examination Foreign

language Specialized subject

Graduate Course in Regional Industry

Advanced Agriculture and Forestry Program

Note 2 (i)

Select one of the following subjects when applying: Agricultural Hydraulic Engineering, Agricultural Production Technology, Wood Science and Technology, Soil Technology, Farming Systems, Forest Engineering, Local Resource Management, Forest and Rural Policies, Forest Environmental Resource Management, Biotec Environmental Science, Natural Environmental Symbiosis, Agricultural Circulative Science

Fishery Innovation Program

Select one of the following subjects when applying: Fishery Systems, Fishery Biology, Aquaculture Science, Marine Product Science, Fishery Ecology, Molecular Biology, Environmental Resource Policies/Economics, Environmental Education

Casting and Molding Program Note 1

Casting

Take examinations on the following subjects: - Specialized subjects 1: Material Mechanics, Machine Mechanics, Hydrodynamics, Thermodynamics - Specialized subjects 2: Mathematics (Differential Equations and Mathematical Analysis (Vector Analysis, Fourier Analysis, Complex Analysis)) - Short essay

Molding

Take examinations on the following subjects: - Specialized subjects: Select 3 out of 4 subjects at the examination: Mathematics (Differential Equations, Vector Analysis), Basic Materials Science (Solid-state Physics, Materials Physical Chemistry), Functional Materials Science (Electromagnetism、Semiconductor Materials Science), Metallic Materials Science (Microstructure and Properties of Materials, Strength and Fracture of Materials, Casting Engineering) - Short essay

Integrated Regional Economic Program

Note 2

(ii)

Select one of the following subjects when applying (Note 3): Commercial Law, Labor Law (Social Law), Evolutionary Economics, Regional Agricultural Management, Politics and Economics, Environmental Economics, Fiscal Science, Business Administration

Note 7

Graduate Course in Regional and Community Design

Regional Management Program

Select one of the following subjects when applying (Note 4): Constitutional Law, Civil Law (Property Law), Disaster Management, Civil Law (Family Law), Criminal Law, Ecology, Environmental Policy Studies, Environmental Sociology, Environmental Philosophy

Note 7

Disaster Management and Community Development Program

Note 2 (i)

Note 6

Civil and Environmental Engineering Program

Take examinations on the following subjects (Note 5): - Specialized subjects 1: Structural Mechanics, Hydraulics, Soil Mechanics - Specialized subjects 2: Mathematics (Calculus,

Differential Equations, Linear Algebras)

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Academic achievement test

Interview Written examination Presentation examination Foreign

language Specialized subject

Graduate Course in Human Health Sciences

Behavioral Science Program

Note 2

(ii)

Select one of the following subjects at the examination: Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Family Sociology, Sociology of Local Community, Information Science

Note 7

Clinical Psychology Program

Take examinations on the following subjects: (4 questions in total). Select: - 3 questions from Clinical Psychology (required) and - 1 subject (1 question) from Basic Psychology, Social Psychology, or Cognitive Psychology at the examination.

Note 7

Sports and Health Science Program

Select one of the following subjects when applying: Sports and Safety Management, Exercise Epidemiology, Training Science, Sport Psychology, Coaching Theory, Sports and Health Management Theory, Clothing and Health Science, Sports and Nutritional Science

Note 7

Note 1: Applicants to the Casting and Molding Program must select either Casting or Molding when applying. Note 2: Take the TOEFL ITP test given on the examination day.

The foreign language test can be waived by submitting with application documents an original copy of a certificate or score report to prove one of the following proficiency levels: (The certificate of test result or score report must be for a test taken within four years of the entrance examination day.) Applicants who are native speakers of English will be waived from submitting a certificate of test result or a score report for the following tests. (i) Advanced Agriculture and Forestry Program, Fishery Innovation Program, Casting and Molding Program,

Disaster Management and Community Development Program, Civil and Environmental Engineering Program - TOEIC Listening & Reading Test (or TOEIC-IP Listening & Reading Test) score (420 and above) - TOEFL iBT score (43 and above)

(ii) Integrated Regional Economic Program, Regional Management Program, Behavioral Science Program, Clinical Psychology Program, Sports and Health Science Program

- TOEIC Listening & Reading Test (or TOEIC-IP Listening & Reading Test) score (500 and above) - TOEFL iBT score (52 and above)

Note 3: Written examinations (specialized subjects) for the Integrated Regional Economic Program (i) The Six Codes must be the ones provided by the university to be allowed during the Commercial Law and

Labor Law (Social Law) examinations. (ii) Evolutionary Economics, Regional Agricultural Management, Politics and Economics, and Environmental

Economics examinations require both essay-examinations on specialized subjects and common questions to assess basic understanding.

Note 4: Written examinations (specialized subjects) for the Regional Management Program The Six Codes must be the ones provided by the university to be allowed during the Constitutional Law, Civil Law (Property Law), Disaster Management, Civil Law (Family Law), and Criminal Law examinations.

Note 5: Written examinations (specialized subjects) for the Civil and Environmental Engineering Program Only scientific calculators provided by the university will be allowed during the examinations on Specialized Subject 1.

Note 6: Applicants will be asked to give a presentation on their undergraduate research (including research and development work at a business enterprise) during the presentation examination for the Disaster Management and Community Development Program. The presentation should be around 10 minutes and in Japanese or English. A question and answer session will follow on a related specialized subject (the interview will be given together). The examination will be 30 minutes per person in total. The presentation should focus on the purpose, background, results, and future challenges of the research and the research plans for the future including after joining the program. Applicants who haven’t started undergraduate research should present future research plans (including the purpose and background). The assessment will be based on the answers during the question and answer session and focus on the applicant’s desire to study, willingness to explore, creative capacity, and ability to fulfill academic work. A projector will be provided for the presentation. Please bring your own computer with D-sub 15 pin standard connection for the projector.

Note 7: Oral examinations will be given during the interview.

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(2) Date, time and venue of the examination [1st Application]

Graduate Course Program Date Time Examinations Venue



August 21, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Foreign language Specialized subject

Iwate University

Note 1

August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - Interview Fishery Innovation program,

August 21, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.


August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - Interview

Casting and Molding Program

Casting August 21, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Foreign language Specialized subject 1

August 22, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. -

Specialized subject 2 Short essay Interview

Molding August 21, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Foreign language Specialized subject

August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. -

Short essay Interview


August 21, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


August 22, 2019 10:00 a.m. - Interview



August 21, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - Interview Disaster Management and Community Development Program

August 21, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Foreign language

August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - Note 2

Presentation examination


August 21, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Foreign language Specialized subject 1

August 22, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. -

Specialized subject 2 Interview



August 21, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - Interview Clinical Psychology Program

August 21, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


August 22, 2019 10:00 a.m. - Interview Sports and Health Science Program August 21, 2019

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. -

Foreign language Specialized subject Interview

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[2nd Application] Graduate Course Program Date Time Examinations Venue



January 28, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.


Iwate University

Note 1

January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - Interview Fishery Innovation Program



January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - Interview


Casting January 28, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Foreign language Specialized subject 1

January 29, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. -

Specialized subject 2 Short essay Interview

Molding January 28, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Foreign language Specialized subject

January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. -

Short essay Interview




January 29, 2020 10:00 a.m. - Interview





January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - Interview Disaster Management and Community Development Program

January 28, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Foreign language

January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - Note 2




Foreign language Specialized subject 1

January 29, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. -

Specialized subject 2 Interview





January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - Interview Clinical Psychology Program



January 29, 2020 10:00 a.m. - Interview Sports and Health Science Program January 28, 2020

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. -

Foreign language Specialized subject Interview

Note 1: A notice of the actual examination venues will be sent to you along with your examination admission slip. Note 2: The presentation examination for the Disaster Management and Community Development Program may be

convened and started at a different time for each applicant depending on the number of applicants. The time will be sent to you along with your examination admission slip.

Note 3: On the day of the examination, make sure to bring your examination admission slip. You must enter the examination room no later than 30 minutes before the start time.

Note 4: If you are late for the start time, please follow the instructions given by the staff. If you are late for the start time of a foreign language examination, you are not allowed to take the examination. You will only be allowed to take examinations other than foreign language examinations if you arrive with 30 minutes of the start time. However, the allotted examination time for written examinations (specialized subjects) will not be extended.

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5. Announcement of admission decisions Admission acceptance letters will be sent by mail to applicants that have been admitted; the examinees' numbers will also be announced as follow:

Time and date of announcement of admission decisions Place 1st Application 1:00 p.m., September 5, 2019 Iwate University Head Office Bulletin Board, and

Iwate University website (http://www.iwate-u.ac.jp/) 2nd Application 3:00 p.m., February 12, 2020 Individual inquiries on admission decisions will not be answered.

6. Summary of registration procedure

The registration procedure is summarized below. Detailed information will be provided in the registration documents which will be sent to admitted applicants.

(1) Payment to the university Category Amount

Matriculation Fee 282,000 yen (expected amount) Tuition (annual amount) 535,800 yen (expected amount)

Note 1: The figures above are expected amounts; therefore, in the event that the payment amounts are amended at the time of your registration or while you are enrolled, the new payment amounts will be in effect thereafter.

Note 2: International students sponsored by the Japanese government are exempt from paying the matriculation fee and tuition.

(2) Admitted applicants will be notified of: the payment methods for the university fees and Personal Accident Insurance for Students pursuing Education and Research; and the application method and required documents for matriculation fee and tuition waiver.

7. Extended enrollment system

The Division of Regional Innovation and Management offers an option for students with special circumstances (see Note 1) to complete their curricula within four years in a planned manner, rather than the standard two years. Those requesting this option will be screened for qualification. The total tuition for extended enrollment is the same amount as for the standard program of two years. The application method for extended enrollment will be notified to applicants that have been admitted. Note 1: Eligibility: (i) Working students (those who work eight hours a day, three or more days a week; or those who

work four hours a day, four or more days a week, and have been employed continually for six or more months

(ii) Homemakers and/or those raising children (iii) Those who are not categorized as above but are supporting themselves financially (iv) Others who are deemed eligible by the school

Note 2: In general, there is no special curricula provided for extended enrollment students. 8. Personal information management

Personal information will be handled in accordance with the "Act on the Protection of Personal Information Held by Independent Administrative Agencies, etc." and "Iwate University Personal Information Management Rules."

(1) Personal information provided in the application, such as name, address and other information, is only used for (i) admissions (application process, entrance examination), (ii) announcement of successful candidates, and (iii) admission procedures.

(2) Entrance examination results are used as research material for the future development of the admission method. (3) In regard to (1) and (2) above, part of the work will be outsourced to an outside company by Iwate University.

Accordingly, all or part of the personal information will be provided to the outsourced company for it to complete the commissioned work.

(4) Personal information and examination results for admission of enrolled students will be used by (i) the registrar (e.g., student registration, curriculum support), (ii) student life support (e.g., health management, career guidance, tuition fee exemption and scholarship application), and (iii) tuition fee collection.

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9. Disclosure of examination results to examinees In the Division of Regional Innovation and Management, entrance examination results are disclosed in the following ways.

(i) Recipients of the disclosure: Limited to the examinee only (representatives or substitutes are not allowed). (This applies to all examinees, regardless of whether the selection results are a pass or fail.)

(ii) Period of disclosure: May 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 Please note that this is limited to from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays only (holidays not included).

(iii) Process for requesting disclosure: Examinees must come to the university (Admissions Office, Student Services Department) and present their examination admission slip.

(iv) Contents of the disclosure: The allocation of points and examination results for the subjects in which the requester took the examination

(v) Disclosure method: Results available for viewing.

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IV. Entrance Examination by Recommendation 1. Number of students to be admitted

Graduate Course Number of students to be admitted Graduate Course in Regional Industry

24 Graduate Course in Regional and Community Design Graduate Course in Human Health Sciences

Note 1: Among the program in the Graduate Course in Human Health Sciences, the Clinical Psychology Program does not call for applications for the Entrance Examination by Recommendation.


Applicants must meet one of the following criteria. (1) Have fundamental academic abilities required for specialized research and study at the graduate program; expect to

graduate from a university/college by March 2020; demonstrate both excellent character and academic ability; have the support of the president or principal of their institution; and are committed to enroll once accepted.

(2) Expect to complete a junior college or the Advanced Course of a National Institute of Technology by March 2020 and receive a bachelor’s degree from the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education; demonstrate both excellent character and academic ability; have the support of the president or principal of their institution; and are committed to enroll once accepted.


Applicants should prepare the application documents specified below and submit them to the University by mail or in person. If mailing, the application must be sent as Express Registered Mail and have "Enclosed: Entrance Examination by Recommendation, Application Documents for the Master's Program of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Division of Regional Innovation and Management" written on the envelope in red ink.


(3) Application submission period June 10 - June 12, 2019 If submitting in person, applications are accepted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(4) Application documents, etc. Admission Application Form, Resume, etc.

Please fill out a designated form.





Examination Fee Receipt Sheet (Certificate of Bank Transfer Reception)


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Transcripts

Transcripts prepared and sealed by the president, dean, or principal of the institution you attended is required. Transcripts issued by the certificate issuing machine at the institution that the applicant attended need not be sealed. Those applying under item (2) need to submit transcripts from a National Institute of Technology, etc. as well. If the transcripts are in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach Japanese or English translation.

Letter of recommendation A letter of recommendation, prepared and sealed by your academic supervisor at your institution, is required.

Certificate of (Expected) Graduation/Completion

The Diploma or Certificate from the institution you attended is required If it is in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach Japanese or English translation.


Those applying under item (2) need to submit one of the following: (i) Certificate of Degree Conferred (ii) Certificate of Acceptance of Application for Degree Conferred, or a certificate

(any format) which clearly indicates that the applicant is "currently applying (or slated for applying) for the degree conferred by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education," prepared by the president, dean, or principal of the institution you attended.



Document on Research Achievements or Research Plan (Applicants from institutions other than Iwate University only)

*Required by: Integrated Regional Economic Program Regional Management Program Behavioral Science Program Sports and Health Science Program







Label Slip Fill out the designated Label Slip. (5) Please be aware that:



(iii) Before applying, make sure you consult an instructor in the field of specialization you wish to join to make sure that it matches the instructor's field. Contact the Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University for their contact information. (iv) Promptly contact the office if personal information such as address has changed after submitting the application. (v) Admission may be canceled if any false information is found in the application documents.

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4. Selection method The selection of enrollees will be assessed comprehensively according to the results of the academic achievement test (oral examination, presentation examination), interview, and screening of documents. The assessment will be done for the applicants who have taken all the examination items required for each program (except for the items to be waived)

(1) Examinations

Graduate Course Program Interview

(Including oral examination)

Note 1

(Including presentation examination) Note 2



Fishery Innovation Program Casting and Molding Program

Casting Molding



Regional Management Program Disaster Management and Community Development Program

Note 3


Note 4




Note 1: Oral examinations will be given during the interview as an academic achievement test. Applicants who expect to graduate from Iwate University are exempt from the oral examination (except for the Casting and Molding Program).

Note 2: Presentation examinations will be given during the interview as an academic achievement test. Applicants who expect to graduate from Iwate University are exempt from the presentation examination.

Note 3: Applicants will be asked to give a presentation on their undergraduate research during the presentation examination for the Disaster Management and Community Development Program. The presentation should be around 10 minutes and in Japanese or English. A question and answer session will follow on a related specialized subject. Together with the interview, the examination will be 30 minutes in total per person. The presentation should focus on the purpose, background, results, and future challenges of the research and the research plans for the future including after joining the program. Applicants who haven’t started undergraduate research should present future research plans (including the purpose and background). The assessment will be based on the answers during the question and answer session and focus on the applicant’s desire to study, willingness to explore, creative capacity, and ability to fulfill academic work. A projector will be provided for the presentation. Please bring your own computer with D-sub 15 pin standard connection for the projector.

Note 4: Applicants will be asked to give a presentation on their undergraduate research during the presentation examination for the Civil and Environmental Engineering Program. The presentation should be around 15 minutes and in Japanese or English. A question and answer session will follow on a related specialized subject. Together with the interview, the examination will be 30 minutes in total per person. The presentation should focus on the purpose, background, results, and future challenges of the research and the research plans for the future including after joining the program. Applicants who haven’t started undergraduate research should present future research plans (including the purpose and background). The assessment will be based on the answers during the question and answer session and focus on the applicant’s desire to study, willingness to explore, creative capacity, and ability to fulfill academic work. A projector will be provided for the presentation. Please bring your own computer with D-sub 15 pin standard connection for the projector.

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(2) Date, time and venue of the examination Graduate Course Program Date Time Examinations Venue



July 2, 2019

1:00 p.m. - Interview (including the oral examination)

Iwate University

Note 1


Casting Molding





1:00 p.m. - Note 2

Interview (including presentation examination)


1:00 p.m. -

Interview (including presentation examination)


Behavioral Science Program Interview (including the oral examination) Sports and Health Science

Program Note 1: A notice of the actual examination venues will be sent to you along with your examination admission slip. Note 2: The presentation examination for the Disaster Management and Community Development Program may be



Note 4: You will be allowed to take the examination only if you arrive within 30 minutes past the start time. If you are late for the start time, please follow the instructions given by the staff.

5. Announcement of admission decisions

Admission acceptance letters will be sent by mail to applicants that have been admitted; the examinees' numbers will also be announced as follow:

Time and date of announcement of admission decisions Place

1:00 p.m., July 11, 2019 Iwate University Head Office Bulletin Board, and Iwate University website (http://www.iwate-u.ac.jp/)

Individual inquiries on admission decisions will not be answered. 6. Other

For "Summary of registration procedure," "Extended enrollment," "Personal information management," and "Disclosure of examination results to examinees," please refer to "III. General Entrance Examination" (pages 11 and 12).

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V. Entrance Examination for Working People 1. Number of students to be admitted


Graduate Course in Regional Industry Open-ended Open-ended Graduate Course in Regional and Community Design

Graduate Course in Human Health Sciences Note 1: Among the programs in the Graduate Course in Human Health Sciences, the Clinical Psychology Program does

not allow transfers from other programs after admission. Applicants who wish to become a clinical psychotherapist or a licensed psychologist must take an examination for the Clinical Psychology Program.


Applicants who meet any of the following criteria to be eligible at least three years before admission and then have working experience after graduation (including self-employment and NPO work).

(1) Have graduated from a university or college stipulated in Section 1, Article 83 of the School Education Act (2) Were conferred a bachelor's degree by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of

Higher Education in accordance with Section 4, Article 104 of the School Education Act (3) Have completed 16 years of education in an overseas school (4) Have completed 16 years of overseas school education by taking a correspondence course offered in Japan by an

overseas school (5) Have completed a curriculum in an educational institution in Japan with curricula of an overseas university (only if

completion of such curricula corresponds to completion of 16 years of school education in the pertinent country), which is regarded as an institution in line with the pertinent country's education system and is designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

(6) Have earned a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) through completion of a course of study that is no less than three years in length (including courses of study completed in Japan by taking distance learning classes offered by the relevant foreign school and courses of study completed at an educational facility that is part of the relevant foreign country’s educational system and which has been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as having the foreign university’s program in Japan) at a foreign university or other foreign school (only those for which the overall status of education and research activities, etc., has been evaluated by a party certified by the government of that foreign country or a related organization, or the equivalent to such, as designated separately by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)

(7) Have completed a post-secondary course at a specialized training college stipulated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-Japan (only schools that meet the standards stipulated by the Minister, such as the requirement of four or more years for graduation), after the date designated by the Minister.

(8) Are designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-Japan (Ministerial Announcement No. 5, Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture-Japan, 1953 [designation of those who are recognized as having scholastic abilities equivalent to or higher than college graduates in relation to the admission to courses for graduate in graduate schools and universities])

(9) Are recognized by the Division of Regional Innovation and Management on the basis of an individual application qualification screening to have scholastic abilities equivalent to or higher than college graduates who spent at least three years after graduation and will be 22 years old or older by March 31, 2020 Note: Those who intend to apply under item (9) should refer to "VIII. Individual Application Qualification Screening."


Applicants should prepare the application documents specified below and submit them to the University by mail or in person. If mailing, the application must be sent as Express Registered Mail and have "Enclosed: Entrance Examination for Working People, Application Documents for the Master's Program of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Division of Regional Innovation and Management" written on the envelope in red ink.


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(4) Application documents, etc. Admission Application Form,

Resume, etc. Please fill out a designated form.






Pay the entrance examination fee of 30,000 yen (bank transfer fee will be separately charged) at the counter of Japan Post Bank or post office by using the enclosed Payment Handling Slip. (Do not pay via ATM.) After the bank transfer, make sure that the "Certificate of Bank Transfer Reception (Customer's Copy)" has been date-stamped, and affix the Certificate to the designated area. The entrance examination fee will not be refunded for any reason after the application documents have been received. See "X. Examination Fee Waiver" on page 31 for the examination fee in the area that the Disaster Relief Act applies to.

Transcripts


Diploma or Certificate of Completion



Those applying under item (2) need to submit one of the following: (i) Certificate of Degree Conferred (ii) Certificate of Acceptance of Application for Degree Conferred, or a certificate (any format) which clearly indicates that the applicant is "currently applying (or slated for applying) for the degree conferred by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education," prepared by the president, dean, or principal of the institution you attended.

Examination Permit Those who are currently employed must submit a permit signed and sealed by the head of their place of employment (any format).




*Required by: Integrated Regional Economic Program Regional Management Program Behavioral Science Program Clinical Psychology Program Sports and Health Science Program







Label Slip Fill out the designated Label Slip. Other Documents Those who have been certified by the preliminary application qualification

screening should submit a copy of the certificate.

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(5) Please be aware that: (i) After receipt of your application documents, they will not be returned and changes in entries will not be accepted

for any reason. (ii) Flawed application documents will not be accepted for any reason; make sure that all information is correct and

complete. (iii) Before applying, make sure you consult an instructor in the field of specialization you wish to join.

(Except for the Clinical Psychology Program) Contact the Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University for their contact information.


4. Selection method The selection of enrollees will be assessed comprehensively according to the results of the academic achievement test (written examination, oral examination, presentation examination) and screening of documents. The assessment will be done for the applicants who have taken all the examination items required for each program.

(1) Examinations

Graduate Course Program Academic achievement test

Written examination Oral examination

Note 2

Presentation examination Specialized subject





Casting Take examinations on the following subjects: - Short essay

Note 3

Molding Take examinations on the following subjects: - Short essay


Note 1




Note 4


Note 5



Note 1



Note 1: See the relevant notes on page 7 or 8 for the content of written examinations (specialized subjects). Note 2: Interviews will be given during the oral examination. Note 3: Applicants will be asked to give a presentation in Japanese or English about their past responsibilities at companies,

etc. and their research plans at Iwate University (about 15 minutes in duration) during the presentation examination for the Casting and Molding Program. Together with the interview, the presentation examination and the question and answer session must be about 30 minutes in total per person. The assessment will be based on the answers during the question and answer session and focus on the applicant’s desire to study, willingness to explore, creative capacity, and ability to fulfill academic work. A projector will be provided for the presentation. Please bring your own computer with D-sub 15 pin standard connection or a USB memory for the projector.

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Note 4: Applicants will be asked to give a presentation on their undergraduate research (including research and development work at a business enterprise) during the presentation examination for the Disaster Management and Community Development Program. The presentation should be around 10 minutes and in Japanese or English. A question and answer session will follow on a related specialized subject (the interview will be given together). The examination will be 30 minutes per person in total. The presentation should focus on the purpose, background, results, and future challenges of the research and the research plans for the future including after joining the program. The assessment will be based on the answers during the question and answer session and focus on the applicant’s desire to study, willingness to explore, creative capacity, and ability to fulfill academic work. A projector will be provided for the presentation. Please bring your own computer with D-sub 15 pin standard connection for the projector.

Note 5: Applicants will be asked to give a presentation on their undergraduate research (including research and development work at a business enterprise) during the presentation examination for the Civil and Environmental Engineering Program. The presentation should be around 15 minutes and in Japanese or English. A question and answer session will follow on a related specialized subject (the interview will be given together). The examination will be 30 minutes per person in total. The presentation should focus on the purpose, background, results, and future challenges of the research and the research plans for the future including after joining the program. The assessment will be based on the answers during the question and answer session and focus on the applicant’s desire to study, willingness to explore, creative capacity, and ability to fulfill academic work. A projector will be provided for the presentation. Please bring your own computer with D-sub 15 pin standard connection for the projector.




Advanced Agriculture and Forestry Program August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - Oral examination

Iwate University

Note 1

Fishery Innovation Program August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - Oral examination


Casting August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. -

Short essay Presentation examination

Molding August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. -



August 21, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Specialized subject August 22, 2019 10:00 a.m. - Oral examination



August 21, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Specialized subject August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - Oral examination


August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - Note 2 Presentation

examination

Civil and Environmental Engineering Program August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - Presentation

examination



August 21, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Specialized subject August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - Oral examination

Clinical Psychology Program August 21, 2019

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. -

Specialized subject Oral examination

Sports and Health Science Program August 21, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m. - Specialized subject Oral examination

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[2nd Application] Graduate Course Program Date Time Examinations Venue


Advanced Agriculture and Forestry Program January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - Oral examination

Iwate University

Note 1

Fishery Innovation Program January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - Oral examination


Casting January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. -


Molding January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. -



January 28, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Specialized subject January 29, 2020 10:00 a.m. - Oral examination



January 28, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Specialized subject January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - Oral examination


January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - Note 2 Presentation

examination

Civil and Environmental Engineering Program January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - Presentation

examination



January 28, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Specialized subject January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - Oral examination

Clinical Psychology Program January 28, 2020

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. -

Specialized subject Oral examination

Sports and Health Science Program January 28, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m. - Specialized subject Oral examination




Note 4: If you are late for the start time, please follow the instructions given by the staff. You will be allowed to take the examination only if you arrive within 30 minutes past the start time. However, the allotted examination time for written examinations (specialized subjects) will not be extended.

5. Special measures for education methods

The Division of Regional Innovation and Management opens its doors to working adults, in application of special provisions on education methods based on Article 14 of the Graduate Schools Establishment Standards. Therefore, the school may, under certain circumstances, provide research guidance at night, on Saturdays, and during summer vacation.

6. Other

For "Announcement of admission decisions," "Summary of registration procedure," "Extended enrollment," "Personal information management," and "Disclosure of examination results to examinees," please refer to "III. General Entrance Examination" (pages 11 and 12).

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VI. Entrance Examination for Working People (1-year course) 1. Number of students to be admitted


Graduate Course in Regional and Community Design Disaster Management and Community Development Program

Open-ended Open-ended

Note 1: The entrance examination for working people (1-year course) is for applicants to the Disaster Management and Community Development Program only.


See the application qualification under "V. Entrance Examination for Working People" on page 17. 3. Application procedure (1) Application method

Applicants should prepare the application documents specified below and submit them to the University by mail or in person. If mailing, the application must be sent as Express Registered Mail and have "Enclosed: Entrance Examination for Working People (1-year course), Application Documents for the Master's Program of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Division of Regional Innovation and Management" written on the envelope in red ink.

(2) Where to submit your application documents

Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University 3-18-8 Ueda, Morioka, Iwate 020-8550 JAPAN Phone: +81-(0)19-621-6064

(3) Application submission period

1st Application: From July 12 to July 17, 2019 2nd Application: From December 4 to December 6, 2019 If submitting in person, applications are accepted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(4) Application documents, etc. Admission Application Form,

Resume, etc. Please fill out a designated form.






Pay the entrance examination fee of 30,000 yen (bank transfer fee will be separately charged) at the counter of Japan Post Bank or post office by using the enclosed Payment Handling Slip. (Do not pay via ATM.) After the bank transfer, make sure that the "Certificate of Bank Transfer Reception (Customer's Copy)" has been date-stamped, and affix the Certificate to the designated area. The entrance examination fee will not be refunded for any reason after the application documents have been received. See "X. Examination Fee Waiver" on page 31 for the examination fee in the area that the Disaster Relief Act applies to.

Transcripts


Diploma or Certificate of Completion


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Those applying under item (2) need to submit one of the following: (i) Certificate of Degree Conferred (ii) Certificate of Acceptance of Application for Degree Conferred, or a certificate (any format) which clearly indicates that the applicant is "currently applying (or slated for applying) for the degree conferred by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education," prepared by the president, dean, or principal of the institution you attended.

Examination Permit Those who are currently employed must submit a permit signed and sealed by the head of their place of employment (any format).




Applicants to the Entrance Examination for Working People (1-year course) for the Disaster Management and Community Development Program must submit the following (i) to (iii): (i) Research plan



(iii) Work experience, etc. Fill out and submit the designated form on work experiences (limit it to one page). Provide details on the responsibilities that the applicant had on the job especially.




screening should submit a copy of the certificate. (5) Please be aware that:



(iii) Before applying, make sure you consult an instructor in the field of specialization you wish to join. (to make sure their field matches your field of specialization, research plans, etc.) Contact the Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University for their contact information.


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(1) Examinations Graduate Course Program Academic achievement test


Disaster Management and Community Development Program (1-year course)


Note: Applicants will be asked to give a presentation on their undergraduate research (including research and development work at a business enterprise) during the presentation examination for the Disaster Management and Community Development Program. The presentation should be around 10 minutes and in Japanese or English. A question and answer session will follow on a related specialized subject (the interview will be given together). The examination will be 30 minutes per person in total. The presentation should focus on the purpose, background, results, and future challenges of the research and the research plans for the future including after joining the program. The assessment will be based on the answers during the question and answer session and focus on the applicant’s desire to study, willingness to explore, creative capacity, and ability to fulfill academic work. A projector will be provided for the presentation. Please bring your own computer with D-sub 15 pin standard connection for the projector.

(2) Date, time and venue of the examination

See the date, time and venue of the examination for "V. Entrance Examination for Working People" on page 20. 5. Special measures for education methods

The Division of Regional Innovation and Management opens its doors to working adults, in application of special provisions on education methods based on Article 14 of the Graduate Schools Establishment Standards. Therefore, the school may, under certain circumstances, provide research guidance at night, on Saturdays, and during summer vacation.

6. Other

For "Announcement of admission decisions," "Summary of registration procedure," "Personal information management," and "Disclosure of examination results to examinees," please refer to "III. General Entrance Examination" (pages 11 and 12).

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VII. Entrance Examination for International Students 1. Number of students to be admitted


Graduate Course in Regional Industry Open-ended Open-ended Graduate Course in Regional and Community Design

Graduate Course in Human Health Sciences Note 1: Among the programs in the Graduate Course in Human Health Sciences, the Clinical Psychology Program does

not call for applications for the Entrance Examination for International Students. Please take the General Entrance Examination.


Non-Japanese nationals, who demonstrate sufficient Japanese proficiency for successful academic performance and meet any of the following criteria:

(1) Have completed 16 years of school education overseas; or are expected to complete such a program by March 2020 (2) Have completed 16 years of overseas school education by taking a correspondence course offered in Japan by an

overseas school; or are expected to complete such a program by March 2020 (3) Have earned a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) or expect to do so by March 2020, through completion of a course

of study that is no less than three years in length (including courses of study completed in Japan by taking distance learning classes offered by the relevant foreign school and courses of study completed at an educational facility that is part of the relevant foreign country’s educational system and which has been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as having the foreign university’s program in Japan) at a foreign university or other foreign school (only those for which the overall status of education and research activities, etc., has been evaluated by a party certified by the government of that foreign country or a related organization, or the equivalent to such, as designated separately by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)

(4) Have completed 15 years of education in an overseas school or are expected to complete such a program by March 2020, and are recognized by the Division of Regional Innovation and Management as having acquired designated credits with excellent records

(5) Are recognized by the Division of Regional Innovation and Management on the basis of an individual application qualification screening to have scholastic abilities equivalent to or higher than college graduates and will be 22 years old or older by March 31, 2020

Note: Those who intend to apply under item (4) or (5) should refer to "VII. Individual Application Qualification Screening."


Applicants should prepare the application documents specified below and submit them to the University by mail or in person. If mailing, the application must be sent as Express Registered Mail and have "Enclosed: Entrance Examination for International Students, Application Documents for the Master's Program of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Division of Regional Innovation and Management" written on the envelope in red ink.



(4) Application documents, etc.

Admission Application Form, Resume, etc.

Provide the required information on the designated form. Academic background should start with elementary school admission.





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Transcripts

Transcripts prepared and sealed by the president, dean, or principal of the institution you attended is required. Transcripts issued by the certificate issuing machine at the institution that the applicant attended need not be sealed. If the transcripts are in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach Japanese or English translation.

Diploma or Certificate of Expected Graduation

The Diploma or Certificate from the institution you attended is required. If it is in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach Japanese or English translation.



Document on Research Achievements or Research Plan *Required by: Integrated Regional Economic Program Regional Management Program Behavioral Science Program Sports and Health Science Program








screening should submit a copy of the certificate. (5) Please be aware that:



(iii) Before applying, consult an instructor in the field of specialization you wish to join to make sure that it matches the instructor's field.

Contact the Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University for their contact information. (iv) Promptly contact the office if personal information such as address has changed after submitting the application. (v) Admission may be canceled if any false information is found in the application documents.

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(1) Examinations


Academic achievement test Written examination Oral

examination Note 2

Presentation examination Specialized subject




Casting Molding


Note 1




Note 3


Note 4


Behavioral Science Program Note 1


Note 1: See the relevant notes on page 7 or 8 for the content of written examinations (specialized subjects). Note 2: Interviews will be given during the oral examination. Note 3: See Note 5 on page 8 for the contents of the presentation examination for the Disaster Management and

Community Development Program. Note 4: Applicants will be asked to give a presentation on their undergraduate research (including research and

development work at a business enterprise) during the presentation examination for the Civil and Environmental Engineering Program. The presentation should be around 15 minutes and in Japanese or English. A question and answer session will follow on a related specialized subject (the interview will be given together). The examination will be 30 minutes per person in total. The presentation should focus on the purpose, background, results, and future challenges of the research and the research plans for the future including after joining the program. Applicants who haven’t started undergraduate research should present future research plans (including the purpose and background). The assessment will be based on the answers during the question and answer session and focus on the applicant’s desire to study, willingness to explore, creative capacity, and ability to fulfill academic work. A projector will be provided for the presentation. Please bring your own computer with D-sub 15 pin standard connection for the projector.

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August 22, 2019

1:00 p.m. - Oral examination

Iwate University

Note 1

Fishery Innovation Program 1:00 p.m. - Oral examination Casting and Molding Program

Casting 3:00 p.m. - Oral examination Molding 3:00 p.m. - Oral examination


August 21, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Specialized subject

August 22, 2019 10:00 a.m. - Oral examination Graduate Course in Regional and Community Design


August 22, 2019

3:00 p.m. - Oral examination Disaster Management and Community Development Program

1:00 p.m. - Note 2



3:00 p.m. - Presentation examination


Behavioral Science Program August 21, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Specialized subject

August 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. - Oral examination Sports and Health Science Program August 21, 2019 3:30 p.m. - Oral examination

[2nd Application]




January 29, 2020

1:00 p.m. - Oral examination

Iwate University

Note 1

Fishery Innovation Program 1:00 p.m. - Oral examination Casting and Molding Program

Casting 3:00 p.m. - Oral examination Molding 3:00 p.m. - Oral examination

Integrated Regional Economic Program January 28, 2020 1:00 p.m. -

3:00 p.m. Specialized subject

January 29, 2020 10:00 a.m. - Oral examination Graduate Course in Regional and Community Design


January 29, 2020

3:00 p.m. - Oral examination Disaster Management and Community Development Program

1:00 p.m. - Note 2



3:00 p.m. - Presentation examination


Behavioral Science Program January 28, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Specialized subject

January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - Oral examination Sports and Health Science Program January 28, 2020 3:30 p.m. - Oral examination




Note 4: If you are late for the start time, please follow the instructions given by the staff. You will be allowed to take the examination only if you arrive within 30 minutes past the start time. However, the allotted examination time for written examinations (specialized subjects) will not be extended.

5. Other

For "Announcement of admission decisions," "Summary of registration procedure," "Extended enrollment," "Personal information management," and "Disclosure of examination results to examinees," please refer to "III. General Entrance Examination" (pages 11 and 12).

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VIII. Individual Application Qualification Screening 1. The item (9) (i) of "2. Application qualification" in "III. General Entrance Examination" applies to those who meet the

following criteria: (1) Enrollment period

Those who have enrolled in their institution for three or more years as of the end of March 2020. The period of temporary leave should not be included in the period of enrollment.

(2) Academic records: Those who have taken all required subjects by the time of application, and have received grades of 80 or higher in 4/5 or more of the acquired credits. Even after passing the entrance examination, admission will not be permitted if it is confirmed by the end of March, 2020, that not all required subjects to be taken by the junior year have been completed, or fewer than 4/5 of the credit requirement for graduation including acquired electives have been completed, or fewer than 4/5 of the credits acquired have received grades of 80 or higher.

(3) Those who meet the above-mentioned item (1) or (2) must submit the following documents prior to the actual application, for a preliminary review on application qualification. (i) Certificate of Enrollment or Certificate of Enrollment Period (on which the admission date is stated) from the

college/university you attended. (ii) Course registration description (list of class details) (iii) Transcripts (must be sealed) (iv) Request Form for the Authorization of Application Qualification (designated form) (v) Other documents may be requested as needed. *Please request the Request Form for the Authorization of Application Qualification from the Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University.

(4) Please be aware: Those granted admission through individual application qualification screening forfeit their undergraduate status at their institutions. This means that they will not be able to take any qualification exams or national exams in which "graduation from universities/colleges" is stipulated as a requirement.

2. The items (9) (ii), (iii) and (iv) of "2. Application qualification" in "III. General Entrance Examination" and (4) of "2.

Application qualification" in "VII. Entrance Examination for International Students" apply to those who meet the following criteria:

(1) Academic records: Those who have taken all required subjects by the time of application, and have received grades of 80 or higher in 4/5 or more of the acquired credits. Even after passing the entrance examination, admission will not be permitted if it is confirmed that not all of the required subjects at the previous institution have been completed, or fewer than 4/5 of the credits acquired have received grades of 80 or higher.

(2) Those who meet the above-mentioned criteria must submit the following documents prior to the actual application, for a preliminary review on application qualification. (i) Certificate of Enrollment or Certificate of Enrollment Period (on which the admission date is stated) from your

graduating college/university (ii) Course description (list of class details) (iii) Transcripts (must be sealed) (iv) Request Form for the Authorization of Application Qualification (designated form) (v) Other documents may be requested as needed. *Please request the Request Form for the Authorization of Application Qualification from the Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University.

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3. Applicants to whom item (10) of "2. Application qualification" in "III. General Entrance Examination," item (9) of "2. Application qualification" in "V. Entrance Examination for Working People," or item (5) of "2. Application qualification" in "VII. Entrance Examination for International Students" applies are mainly individuals who have not graduated from a university such as graduates of junior colleges, National Institutes of Technology, and specialized training colleges, or individuals who have completed university education in a country in which formal education ending with graduation from a university is less than 16 years in length and to whom item (6) of "2. Application qualification" in "III. General Entrance Examination," and "V. Entrance Examination for Working People," and item (3) of "2. Application qualification" in "VII. Entrance Examination for International Students" do not apply. Those who have completed college education in a country in which formal education ending with graduation from a university is less than 16 years in length must have been engaged in research as research students, research associates, etc., for a certain period of time (about one or more years) at colleges/universities or equivalent research institutions in Japan or abroad, such as joint institutions with national universities, and will be 22 years old or older by March 31, 2020. Those applying with the above qualification must submit the following documents prior to the actual application, for a preliminary review on application qualification: (1) Certificate of Graduation from your graduating college/university or school (2) Transcripts (must be sealed) (3) Request Form for the Authorization of Application Qualification (designated form) (4) Certificate that verifies your research history, or Certificate of Employment (prepared by your immediate manager

of your company and in any format) (5) Other documents may be requested as needed. *Please request the Request Form for the Authorization of Application Qualification from the Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University.

4. Applicants who apply to the Casting and Molding Program based on item (9) of "2. Application qualification" in "V.

Entrance Examination for Working People" must: (i) Have at least eight years of experiences engaging in the field after graduating from high school (ii) Have at least four years of experiences engaging in the field after graduating from a junior college or a National

Institute of Technology *If the last academic institution attended is other than (i) or (ii) above, please contact the Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University (+81-(0)19-621-6064) for further details on the applying.

Those who apply with the above-mentioned criteria must submit the following documents prior to the actual application, for a preliminary review on application qualification. (1) Diploma from the last academic institution attended (2) Transcripts (must be sealed) (3) Letter of Recommendation for Working People (designated form) prepared and sealed by the head of your department at your workplace (4) Request Form for the Authorization of Application Qualification (designated form) (5) Other documents may be requested as needed. *Please request the Request Form for the Authorization of Application Qualification and the designated form of a Letter of Recommendation for Working People from the Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University.

5. Document submission period and address (1) Period of submission:

1st Application: From June 10 to June 12, 2019 2nd Application: From October 25 to October 30, 2019 If submitting in person, applications are accepted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(2) Submit to: Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University 3-18-8, Ueda, Morioka, 020-8550 JAPAN TEL +81-(0)19-621-6064 *Screening results will be reported to the applicants by July 9, 2019 for the 1st application or November 21, 2019 for the 2nd application. Those who have been authorized need to complete the application procedure within the designated period.

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IX. Preliminary Consultation for Applicants with Disabilities Those wishing to apply for enrollment in the Division of Regional Innovation and Management, who require special consideration for taking the examination and during the course of study due to physical disability, illness, etc., should submit the form "Preliminary Consultation" (page 32) by June 3, 2019 for the 1st application or November 1, 2019 for the 2nd application. We may conduct an interview with the applicant or someone who is able to speak on behalf of the applicant, such as a person involved in the applicant's institution. Submit to:

Admissions Office, Student Services Department, Iwate University 3-18-8 Ueda, Morioka, Iwate 020-8550 JAPAN

X. Examination Fee Waiver In application of the Disaster Relief Act, Iwate University will waive the examination fee for disaster victims to prevent financial hardship from being a deterrent to those wishing to go to graduate school. For details on the application procedure, etc., please check the university website: https://www.iwate-u.ac.jp/admission/general/exemption.html The Examination Fee Waiver Request should be made at the same time as the application procedure. XI. Electronic Processing Card and Example

Foreign applicants who don't understand Japanese should submit the Electronic Processing Card without filling it in. 1. Instructions

(1) Please fill out the Electronic Processing Card in the following manner. (i) Please leave fields "for official use only" blank. (ii) "Continuing to a higher level of education" under "5. Personal status" is for those who are expecting to

graduate from university/college or other institution. (iii) Codes in fields 3-10 must be written properly with appropriate numbers in accordance with the writing

format specified below. (iv) Print your name with proper kanji if any.

(2) JIS Level 1 and 2 kanji characters must be used for names as they will be electronically processed. If electronically unprocessable kanji characters (other than JIS 1 and 2) are used, they will be replaced with similar characters or hiragana for registration.

(Example) " 岡"→ "吉岡" Non-Japanese applicants must print their name in the roman alphabet as it appears on their residence card or passport.

(3) Write solid and proper characters using an HB mechanical pencil (0.5mm lead) on the card. (4) Erase any errors completely using a plastic eraser. (5) The card must not be folded or bent and must be free from marks or stains.

2. Writing format

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*For official use only

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3. Example

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XI. Instructors (Supervisors) and their Fields of Specialization Course Program Title Name Field of Specialization



Professor KURASHIMA Eiichi Agricultural Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology Professor KOIDE Shoji Agricultural Production Technology, Agricultural

Product Storage and Processing Professor KOFUJITA Hisayoshi Wood Science and Technology, Wood Chemistry Professor SATTA Naoya Soil Technology, Soil and Environmental

Engineering Professor SEKINO Noboru Wood Science and Technology, Wood

Engineering Professor TAKEDA Jun-ichi Farming Systems, Field Machinery Professor TATSUKAWA Shiro Forest Engineering, Forestry Production

Engineering Professor HIYANE Akira Local Resource Management, Environmental

Education, Forest Planning Professor MASAKA Kazuhiko Afforestation, Forest Protection, Forest

Environmental and Resources Management Professor YAMAMOTO Shinji Local Resource Management, Forest Policy

Studies Associate Professor ITO Sachio Forest Rural Policies, Forestry Economics Associate Professor ORIKASA Takahiro Agricultural Production Technology, Agricultural

Product Storage and Processing Associate Professor KANEYAMA Motohei Soil Technology, Geotechnics Associate Professor KINOSHITA Yukio Agricultural Economics, Farm Management Associate Professor KUNISAKI Takashi Forest Environmental Resource Management,

Forest Measurement, Forest Policies Associate Professor SAITO Masashi Forest Engineering, Forest Surveying Associate Professor SHONO Hiroshi Biotec Environmental Science, Agricultural

Information Technology Associate Professor HAMAGAMI Kunihiko Agricultural Hydraulic Engineering, Water

Environment Engineering

Associate Professor HARASHINA Koji Natural Environmental Symbiosis, Local Ecosystem Management, Geographical Information Processing

Associate Professor MAEDA Takeki Agricultural Circulative Science, Biocycle Engineering

Associate Professor MATSUSHIMA Uzuki Biotec Environmental Science, Agricultural Instrumentation Engineering

Associate Professor MUTO Yoshiko Soil Technology, Soil Physics Associate Professor YAMAUCHI Kiyoshi Wildlife Management Associate Professor YAMAMOTO Kiyohito Agricultural Hydraulic Engineering, Geotechnics Lecturer AZUMA Atsuki Natural Environmental Symbiosis, Conservation

Biology, Animal Ecology Assistant Professor SHIRAHATA Manabu Forest and Environmental Resource Management,

Tree Physiological Ecology, Afforestation Science


Professor HIRAI Toshiaki Fish Breeding, Aquaculture Science, Reproductive Biology, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology

Associate Professor ISHIMURA Gakushi Fishery Systems, Resource Management, Resource Policies and Economics

Associate Professor YUAN Chunhong Fishery Systems, Marine Product Chemistry, Food Storage and Distribution, Biochemistry

Associate Professor GOTO Tomoaki Fishery Systems, Resource Ecology, Fishery Science, Resource Management, Fish Systematics

Assistant Professor TSUKAGOSHI Hideharu Fish Breeding, Fish Genetics, Molecular Ecology


Professor NISHIMURA Fumihito Computational Solid Mechanics Professor HIRATSUKA Sadato Casting Engineering Professor MIZUMOTO Masayuki Composite Materials, Casting Engineering, Joining

Engineering Associate Professor UCHIDATE Michimasa Surface Metrology, Tribology Associate Professor SHIMIZU Tomoharu Die and Mold Technology, Robust Quality

Engineering, Tribology Associate Professor NISHIKAWA Satoru Welding and Joining Engineering Associate Professor HAREYAMA Takumi Casting Engineering, Metallic Materials

Engineering, Bonding Engineering


Professor SASAO Toshiaki Environmental Economics, Economics of Waste Management

Professor YOKOYAMA Hidenobu Agricultural Policies, Agricultural Economics Associate Professor KAWAI Rui Labor Law, Social Security Law Associate Professor KUITA Toshiyuki Economic Theory, Evolutionary Economics Associate Professor SAITO Shoichi Politics and Economics, Social Divide

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Associate Professor SATO Kazuaki Public Finance, Environmental Economics Associate Professor FUKAZAWA Yasuhiro Commercial Law

Associate Professor WATABE Asami Business Administration, Human Resources Management

Graduate Course in Regional and Com

munity D

esign


Professor UCHIDA Hiroshi Criminal Theory, Criminal Policies Professor TAKEHARA Akihide Ecology, Conservation Biology Professor HIRAKI Tatsumi Environmentalism, Philosophy Professor *MATSUOKA Katsumi Disaster Management, Civil Law Professor MIYAMOTO Tomoni Family Law Associate Professor TSUKAMOTO Yoshihiro Environmental Sociology Associate Professor NAKASHIMA Kiyotaka Environmental Policies Associate Professor NISHIMAKI Masayoshi Civil Law (Property Law) Associate Professor FUJIMOTO Koji Criminal Procedure Code, Criminal Policies,

Western Legal History


Professor IRASAWA Michiya Environmental Disaster Prevention, Erosion Control Engineering

Professor *KOSHIYA Shin Geology, Natural Disaster Science Professor *GOMI Sohei Informatics (Information Design, Social Design) Professor HIROTA Junichi Regional Planning, Rural Planning Professor FUKUTOME Kunihiro City Development for Disaster Restoration, Urban

and Regional Disaster Management Professor *MATSUOKA Katsumi Disaster Management, Water Law, Civil law Professor *MINAMI Masaaki City Planning, Transportation Planning,

Infrastructure Planning Professor MUGIKURA Tetsu Sociology, Disaster Sociology, Regional Social

Theory Associate Professor *OGASAWARA

Toshinori Coastal Engineering, Hydro Engineering

Associate Professor MIYAKE Satoshi Urban and Rural Planning, Landscape and Community Development

Associate Professor *YAMAMOTO Hidekazu Earthquake Seismology, Geophysical Prospecting, Natural Disaster Science


Professor *KOSHIYA Shin Geology, Natural Disaster Science Professor TSUCHIYA Nobutaka Geology, Petrology

Professor HANEHARA Shunsuke Cement Chemistry, Engineering and Mix Design of Concrete, Materials Science of Construction Materials

Professor *MINAMI Masaaki City Planning, Transportation Planning, Infrastructure Planning

Associate Professor ISHIKAWA Nao Environmental Sciences, Soil Sciences Associate Professor ITO Ayumi Water Supply and Sewerage System Engineering,

Water Environment Engineering Associate Professor OKAWARA Masafumi Geotechnology, Soil Mechanics Associate Professor ONISHI Hiroshi Maintenance Engineering, Structural Engineering,

Bridge Engineering Associate Professor *OGASAWARA

Toshinori Coastal Engineering, Hydro Engineering

Associate Professor OYAMADA Tetsuya Construction Material Engineering, Concrete Structural Engineering, Highway Engineering

Associate Professor SAITO Mitsugu Atmospheric Environment Engineering, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Dynamic Analysis

Associate Professor *YAMAMOTO Hidekazu Earthquake Seismology, Geophysical Prospecting, Natural Disaster Science

Graduate Course in H

uman H

ealth Sciences


Professor ENDO Noriaki Social Information Systems Professor KITAMURA Kazuchika General Linguistics Professor *GOMI Sohei Informatics (Information Design, Social Design) Professor SHIRAKURA Takayuki Information Science (Computational Science,

Cognitive Science, etc.) Professor TAKAHASHI Koichi Human Geography Professor MATSUOKA Kazuo Cognitive Psychology Associate Professor ONOZAWA Akiko Sociology of Local Community Associate Professor SUZUKI Mamoru Social Psychology, Criminal Psychology


Professor OKUNO Masako Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Family Psychology

Professor ODA Nobuo Clinical Psychology, Personality Psychology Professor YAMAGUCHI Hiroshi Clinical Psychology, Psychophysiology Associate Professor HAYASAKA Hiroshi Clinical Psychology, Student Consulting

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Professor AMAKI Keiko Clothing Science, Detergency Science, Materials Science in Clothing

Professor KAMADA Yasuhisa Coaching Theory, Sports Physiology Professor KAMIHAMA Tatsuya Sports Hygieiology, Sports Safety Management Professor KURIBAYASHI Toru Exercise Epidemiology, Basketball Coaching Theory Associate Professor MITSUI Takahiro Nutriology, Dietology, Health Science

Instructors marked with an asterisk (*) is in charge of multiple programs. Instructors marked with will retire in March 2020. If you are considering joining their field of specialization, please check on the availability of instructors when you consult as in (iii) of "(5) Please be aware that:"

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