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Graduate School of Science & Engineering
International Graduate Program on
Renewable Energy System Engineering
Doctoral Course
2021
OVERVIEW
As a part of the International Graduate Program at Saitama University, the Graduate School of
Science and Engineering offers highly qualified students the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies
and research in the field of Engineering leading to a Doctor of Engineering/Philosophy Degree.
The International Graduate Program on Renewable Energy System Engineering are designed
to cover a wide spectrum of research fields in Materials Science, Electronics, Informatics and
Mechanical Engineering. The program starts in either April or October and requires a standard
three-year residency for the completion of a doctoral degree. Class instruction, research supervision
and guidance are conducted in English, as well as dissertations, reports, examinations and
presentations by students.
1. QUALIFICATIONS
An applicant must fulfill the following qualifications:
◼ Have a master's degree or equivalent research experience.
◼ Have a proof of one’s English language proficiency.
Such as an indicative minimum score of English language proficiency test
(B2 level of CEFR: 72-94 TOEFL IBT, 5.5-6.5 IELTS or equivalent)
◼ Be in both good mental and physical health.
There are additional qualifications depending on the scholarships. Please refer to each information.
2. APPLICATIONS
（A） Applying for MEXT* University Recommendation Scholarship Students
* MEXT: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Government of Japan
In RESE Program, eight highly qualified students from South Asian Countries are selected as
MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship students each year. Applicant must be a
national of a country that has formal relations with Japanese Government and must intend to
come to Japan from their country for the purpose of studying. It is highly competitive and
applicable for October intake only.
The MEXT scholarship covers application, admission and tuition fees, a monthly allowance
1ranging from 147,000 to 148,000 yen and round-trip economic airfare from the awardee's
home country. (The return ticket, however, is provided only on successful completion of
doctoral study in three years.) The MEXT scholarship is granted for up to three years based
on the satisfactory performance of the student, not extendable beyond three years.
An applicant must be as follows;
◼ a national of a country that has diplomatic relations with the Japanese Government.
◼ have been born on or after April 2, 1986.
◼ able to arrive in Japan on a date designated by Saitama University in the middle of
September 2021.
◼ have a master's degree.
◼ have a language ability. B2 level of CEFR or equivalent level of English Proficiency.
◼ NOT an awardee of the Japanese Government Scholarship during the last three years
（B） Applying for Regular Admission for April & October Intake.
A wide variety of scholarship programs are available for international students who wish to
study at Saitama University. The selection processes are highly competitive, and, in most cases,
applications are accepted only after matriculation. Therefore, it is advisable that students secure
enough financial resources before coming to Japan.
If the applicant has already secured a scholarship or other financial support, please provide the
certificate issued by the supporter.
Privately financed international students are advised to refer to scholarships applied for through
Saitama University. (http://en.saitama-u.ac.jp/studentlife/scholarship/)
Please note that some programs accept applications before matriculation as well.
NOTE: Applicants who are residing in Japan at the time of application
The applicant should enroll under the regular doctoral program of the Graduate School of
Science and Engineering, of which the admission procedures are different from this program.
Such candidates, who seek admission under the regular program, are advised to contact the
Graduate School directly for further details. Please note that the deadlines for the regular
program are different from those listed in this document.
(http://www.saitama-u.ac.jp/rikogaku/indexen.html)
(B) SELECTION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURE
Evaluation of applications will be based on the candidate's scholastic ability and research
potential assessed from previous credentials, recommendation letters and essays on specific
2topics. During the selection process, short-listed candidates will be contacted through internet-
based interviews or other appropriate means. Details for these interviews will be sent out to
short-listed candidates. A mathematics exam could be held depending on the supervisor’s
demand.
For the selection of the MEXT scholarship, after University selection procedure, the lists of
nominees are sent to the MEXT Office for final approval. It is not possible to respond to
telephone or mail requests regarding the status of application until the selection is finalized.
3. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please send the following documents by International posting service such as EMS to the
admission office.
The address is: FSO-RESE
Graduate School of Science & Engineering, Saitama University,
255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku, Saitama, Japan 338-8570
Phone: +81-48-858-3430
Application form (Form A) downloadable from RESE Website
Field of Study and Research Plan (Form B) downloadable from RESE Website
Original or Certified copies of Official certificate of grades from most recent academic
institution attended (Undergraduate or Graduate degree program) (MUST state number of
credits and the year/period of credit acquisition for each course undertaken. MUST include or be
accompanied by a certificate that shows a clear explanation of all possible levels used in grade
evaluation (i.e. A, B, C, D, Fail, etc.…)
Original or Certified copies of Official certificate of graduation or expected graduation of
program from most recent academic institution attended (Graduate degree program)
Records from most recent university or institute indicating superior academic achievement with
clear indicator of outstanding performance (e.g. GPA, grades and criteria, or individual rank
order)
Abstract of thesis written for most recent academic degree awarded, etc.…
(The abstract MUST be a concise summary (i.e. 1 page maximum) of your most recently
written thesis, or of your graduation project or a term paper, etc.… if you did not write a
thesis.)
A Letter of Recommendation by the dean, or a person of equivalent or higher position, at the
applicant’s school or institution (Must be addressed to the "President of Saitama University,
Japan" and sealed in an envelope.)
Copy of passport page containing the applicant's name and date of birth or a copy of your
family register or residence certificate, etc.
Copy of Certificate of English Proficiency (an official score of TOEFL or IELTS or equivalent)
If the applicant’s graduated course was instructed in English, it can be an official letter to prove
3that medium language of instruction was English instead of English Proficiency Certificate.
4. COURSES AND FACULTY MEMBERS
The courses, lectures and faculty members of RESE Program are on the list attached to this
guideline. Some of the lectures are by the collaborative lecturers from the partner schools and
the national laboratories (NIMS, AIST, RIKEN), which specializing the related research.
You may choose your desired course and supervisor from this list.
Please be sure to consult with the professor you want to be instructed by before you submit the
application documents. Students may not be accepted due to the retirement of the professor or
any other cause.
FSO-RESE (rese@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp) can forward the message of inquiry to the applicant’s
desired supervisor in case of not being able to find contact address.
5. SCHEDULE FOR APPLICATIONS AND ADMISSION
(*The schedule may be modified due to the circumstances.)
(A) MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship
November 20, 2020 deadline for applications
Middle of December notification of results to short-listed candidates
-internet-based interviews and exam for short-listed candidates-
March 15, 2021 notification of results to applicants
(the list of nominees is sent to MEXT for approval)
End of June, 2021 official approval from MEXT & Saitama University
September 27, 2021 Graduate program begins
(B) Regular Admission
April 2021 Intake:
November 1, 2020 deadline for receiving applications
December 21, 2020 notification of results to applicants
April 6, 2021 Graduate program begins
October 2021 Intake:
April 15, 2021 deadline for receiving applications
June 22, 2021 notification of results to applicants
September 27, 2021 Graduate program begins
6. TUITION FEES AND LIVING EXPENSES
The admission and tuition fees for the 2020-2021 session and the estimated living expenses are:
◼ Application Fee: 30,000 yen upon application
4◼ Admission Fee: 282,000 yen upon admission
◼ Tuition Fee: 535,800 yen per year
◼ Cost of Living: prox. 110,000 to 140,000 yen per month
7. CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence and inquiries should be addressed to:
Foreign Student Office of RESE Program (FSO-RESE)
Graduate School of Science and Engineering
Saitama University
255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku
Saitama, Japan 338-8570
Phone: +81-48-858-3430 Fax: +81-48-858-3698
Email: rese@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp
Web: http://park.saitama-u.ac.jp/~rese/
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