Find out about the application procedure for Master’s course.
How to Enter (Master’s program)
Entrance
Examination for
admission
Master’s degrees can be obtained by enrolling in “Materials Science and Engineering Course: Master’s Subprogram in Applied Physics”, “Materials Science and Engineering Course: Master’s Subprogram in Materials Science” or “Master’s program in Materials Innovation”.
Please choose the program corresponding to the professor’s assignment.
All applicants are required to contact with potential prospective supervising professor prior to submitting the application and make sure that you apply for the appropriate Master’s program..
faculty members : Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering (Master’s Subprogram in Applied Physics/Materials Sciences)
faculty members : Degree Program in Materials Innovation
Find the latest information on the university application guidelines.
Due to COVID-19 related reasons, changes are expected on the university application and the entrance exam. For the latest information, please check the Graduate Admissions website.
Application Guidelines for Master’s program
Materials Science and Engineering Course - Master's Program in Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Applied Physics / Materials Science
Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences, Graduate School of Science and Technology
| April 2026 Admission | April and October 2026 Admission | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Guidelines | Available | Available |
| Eligibility Screening Period | early July 2025 | late November 2025 |
| Application Period | 9-22 July 2025 | 1-11 December 2025 |
| Examination Period (Second Stage Selection | 20-21 August 2025 | 27-28 January 2026 |
| Result Announcement | 11 September 2025 | 13 February 2026 |
Master's Program in Materials Innovation,
Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences, Graduate School of Science and Technology
| October 2025 and April 2026 Admission | April and October 2026 Admission | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Guidelines | Available | Available |
| Eligibility Screening Period | mid-May 2025 | late August 2025 |
| Application Period | 23 May - 3 June 2025 | 1-11 September 2025 |
| Exam Period | 3-8 July 2025 | 14-16 October 2025 |
| Result Announcement | 18 July 2025 | 31 October 2025 |
Application Guide
Please check the Graduate Admissions website.
Previous Admission Guidelines are available for reference.
Application Submission
Submit the online application, then send the required documents to the university. A set of the application documents must be delivered to the following university office during the application period.
Academic Service Office for the Pure and Applied Sciences Area
1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki-ken 305-8571 Japan
How to Apply
Contact a potential supervisor
Check the lists of the program member and find the matches between their research and your interested research field. The course and the university that the NIMS researcher belong will be the university program that you apply for the admission. Prior to the university application, email the potential supervising professor to discuss about the application and your research plan.
* Professors who is going to retire in a few years will not recruit new students. Please find the information on the program professor lists.
faculty members : Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering
faculty members : Degree Program in Materials Innovation
Apply for NIMS Graduate Research Assistantship (optional)
Application period for the NIMS Graduate Research Assistantship usually starts 4-5 months before the university application period. See “NIMS Junior” page for the application process, the eligibilities and the entry periods.
University application
Please apply to the university according to the university application guidelines; submit the online application, then send the following documents to the university. The documents must be delivered to the university during the application period. Documents required for the application are different from the university programs. Particularly, some certificates are requested to provide the original copy issued from universities / organizations. Please read the university guidelines carefully. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the university application, it’s recommended to contact the university office at the earliest.
University Entrance Examination
The content of the exam are different depending on the program that you choose.
Please check the Graduate Admissions website for the details, including the Previous Examination papers.
Enrollment
A list of successful applicants' number will be posted on the university website. A letter of acceptance will also be sent to successful applicants by registered mail. Later on, the enrollment procedure guidelines will be delivered to the successful applicants. As well as the enrollment to the university, registration at National Institute of Materials Sciences is required through your supervising professor.