Examination Information
Entrance in October, 2012 and April, 2013
The University of Tokyo
Department of Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment
Department of Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment
Examination Information
Master [Ordinary Examination, Special Selection for Applicants with Overseas Education, Special Oral Examination]
For details, also see the followings. ※Inquiry sheet was revised.- Revised Inquiry Sheet [PDF] Inquiry sheet was revised due to joining of a new adviser. Submit the revised Inquiry Sheet together with application form. Final inquiry of choice of laboratories will be made on the second day of examination, and no disadvantage is caused even if he/she submits old Inquiry Sheet at submission of application.
Quota
18 (The number of students is usually about 24).
Doctor [Ordinary Examination, Special Selection for Applicants with Professions, Special Selection for Applicants with Overseas Education]
For details, also see the followings. ※Inquiry sheet was revised.- Revised Inquiry Sheet [PDF] Inquiry sheet was revised due to joining of a new adviser. Submit the revised Inquiry Sheet together with application form. Final inquiry of choice of laboratories will be made on the second day of examination, and no disadvantage is caused even if he/she submits old Inquiry Sheet at submission of application.
Quota
7 (including the Special Selection for Applicants with Profession).
Others
Applicants are recommended to meet and consult with their prospective advisors before application.
Important Dates and Places
Examination Schedule and Places
SCHEDULE A
Master [Ordinary Examination]
| Aug.21(Tue.), 2012 | 9:30-12:30 | TOEFL-ITP | Lec. Rm. 3rd and 7th Fl. Env. Studies Bldg. |
| Aug.22(Wed.), 2012 | 10:00-14:30 | Written Exam. | Lec. Rm. 3rd and 7th Fl. Env. Studies Bldg. |
| Aug.23(Thu.), 2012 | 10:00- | Oral Exam. | Lec. and Mtg. Rm. 2nd Fl. Env. Studies Bldg. (Ante Rm. Lounge 2nd Fl. Env. Studies Bldg.) |
| Aug.24(Fri.), 2012 | 13:00- | Interview | Mtg. Rm. 6th Fl. Trnsdiscipl. Bldg. (Ante Rm. Seminar Rm. 6th Fl. Trnsdiscipl. Bldg.) |
Master [Special Selection for Applicants with Overseas Education]
| Aug.21(Tue.) to Aug.24(Fri.), 2012 | The same as Master (Ordinary) |
Master [Special Oral Examination]
| July 7 (Sat.), 2012 | 10:00- | Special Oral Exam. | Mtg. Rm. 6th Fl. Trnsdiscipl. Bldg. (Ante Rm. Seminar Rm. 6th Fl. Trnsdiscipl. Bldg.) |
Doctor [Ordinary Examination]
| The 1st Exam. : | Aug.21(Tue.) | 9:30-12:30 | TOEFL-ITP | Lec. Rm. 7th Fl. Env. Studies Bldg. |
| 13:00- | Oral Exam. | Lec. Rm. 3rd Fl. Env. Studies Bldg. (Ante Rm. Reception Rm. 3rd Fl. Env. Studies Bldg.) |
||
| Aug.22(Wed.) | 10:00-11:30 | Written Exam. | Lec. Rm. 7th Fl. Env. Studies Bldg. |
The 2nd Exam. : See Schedule B
*The 2nd Exam. is only for the applicant who will graduate the current master course in March 2012.
Doctor [Special Selection for Applicants with Overseas Education]
| Aug.21(Tue.) to Aug.22(Wed.), 2012 | The same as Doctor (Ordinary) |
Doctor [Special Selection for Applicants with Professions]
| Aug.21(Tue.), 2012 | The same as Doctor (Ordinary) |
SCHEDULE B The details will be announced later.
Past Examination Questions
- Mathematical questions for evaluation of logical thinking ability
- Essay
- Concerning the example of the questions, please refer to the past examination.
- Copies of the past examinations are available. Please contact us from the end of this page.
Sample of Material for Doctor Course and Special Selection for
Master Course
Applicants for Master[Ordinary Examination, Special Selection for Applicants with Overseas Education] don't need the material for presentation.
Number of Students Accepted for Ordinary Examination and
Announcement of Successful Examinees for Master Course
1. Announcement of Successful Examinees (Applicants for Master Course)
After the all examination (English, Specialized and Oral) are finished, successful examinees will be posted on the notice board of the department on the same day. A copy of the list will be also posted on the web page of the department.
- (1) After Oral Examination, a list of successful examinees will be posted on the notice board of the department on the same day. A copy of the list will be also posted on the web page of the department.
- (2) Next day, interview will be given to the successful examinees. After the interview, the assigned laboratory will be announced on the notice board and the web page of the department on the same day as the interview. All applicants should take the interview.
2. Announcement of Successful Examinees (Applicants for Master Course)
August 23, 2012
Successful Examinees
August 24, 2012
Successful Examinees and Assigned Laboratories
3. Number of Students Accepted per Laboratory for Applicants for Master Course
The number of students accepted for SCHEDULE A Examination is fixed.
(1) Inquiry sheet was revised due to joining of a new adviser. Submit the revised Inquiry Sheet together with application form. Final inquiry of choice of laboratories will be made on the second day of examination, and no disadvantage is caused even if he/she submits old Inquiry Sheet at submission of application.
(2) Note that submission schedule of application for Special Oral Examination is earlier than Ordinary Examination.
List of Laboratories and Number of Students Accepted by Examination Schedule A
| Programs | Adviser | Students Accepted |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Technology Policy | Ken TAKAGI, Prof. | 3(2) |
| Ocean Industrial Science and Technology | Masahiko OZAKI, Prof. | 3(2) |
| Ocean Resource and Energy | Hideyuki SUZUKI, Prof., Shinichiro Hirabayashi, Lecturer | 4(3) |
| Ocean Development Engineering | Kokichi IIZASA, Prof. | 3(2) |
| Ocean Informaion Systems | Hajime YAMAGUCHI, Prof. | 3(2) |
| Development of Integrated Ocean Hindcasting and Forecasting System |
Takuji WASEDA, Assoc. Prof. | 3(2) |
| Marine Environmental Modelling and Synthesizing | Toru SATO, Prof. | 3(2) |
| Marine Environment Systems | Shigeru TABETA, Assoc. Prof. | 3(2) |
| Underwater Acoustic Systems Engineering and Underwater Measurement Using Autonomous Underwater Vehicle [Collaborative Group with Institute of Industrial Science] |
Akira ASADA, Prof. | 3(2) |
| Ocean Remote Sensing [Collaborative Group with Institute of Industrial Science] |
Chang-Kyu RHEEM, Prof. | 3(2) |
| Underwater Platform Systems [Collaborative Group with Institute of Industrial Science] |
Toshihiro MAKI, Assoc. Prof. | 3(2) |
| Marine Environment Observation [Collaborative Group with JAMSTEC] |
Takeshi KAWANO, Visiting Prof. | 3(2) |
| Climate Prediction and its Application [Collaborative Group with JAMSTEC] |
Swadhin BEHERA, Visiting Prof. |
*The number of Students Accepted by Ordinary Examination is difference between Maximum number of Students Accepted and Students Accepted by Special Oral Examination.
Q&A
Master Course
Q1 |
Is it necessary for those who do not pass the Special Oral Examination and apply for Ordinary Examination to submit all application documents again? |
|---|---|
A1 |
It is not necessary to submit all application documents again, but if TOEFL or TOEIC score is going to be submitted please follow the schedule of Ordinary Examination. |
Q2 |
What kind of condition is necessary for October admission? |
A2 |
October admission is applicable for those who have already graduated or are to graduate from a university by the end of September, 2010. Application submitted for October enrollment with prospective graduate in September cannot be forwarded to or reconsidered as April enrollment even he/she is unsuccessful for graduation. |
Q3 |
If I am assigned to the laboratory of a Visiting Professor from JAMSTEC, do I need to go to JAMSTEC, or Kashiwa? I think the lectures are given in Kashiwa. |
A3 |
In such a case, a desk is prepared for you in a related laboratory in Kashiwa for all the semesters of master course. In the 1st year, you need to get credits by attending lectures, you may stay mostly in Kashiwa. The professor (advisor) will come to Kashiwa several times in a month to see you. In the 2nd year, you may go to JAMSTEC depending on your research topic, which will be determined by consulting with the advisor. |
Doctor Course
Q1 |
What kind of preparation is necessary for October admission? |
|---|---|
A1 |
For those who wish to enroll in October, Oral Examination of First Examination serves as Second Examination. The applicants including those who apply for the Special Selection for Applicants with Profession, must submit the master thesis or the equivalent work until the day before First Examination. Application submitted for October enrollment with prospective graduation (Master Course) in September cannot be forwarded to or reconsidered as April enrollment even he/she is unsuccessful for graduation (Master Course). |
Enquiry
If you have any questions, ask below.■
