Q&A|Department of Ocean Technology,Policy, and Environment Graduate School,The University of Tokyo

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 some documents are required. Please check the information on the entrance examination of department of Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment.

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. Application submitted for October enrollment with prospective graduate in September cannot be forwarded to or reconsidered as April enrollment.

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, and 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.