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.

It is highly recommended 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

Application Guidelines Eligibility Screening Period Application Period Examination Period(Second Stage Selection Result Announcement
April 2022 Admission
(admission based on recommendation)
Available now until 26 May, 2021 Friday 28 May -
Friday 4 June, 2021
1 July 2021 12 July 2021
April and October 2022 Admission Available now until 29 June, 2021 Thursday 1 -
Friday 15, July 2021
18-19 August (held at university) 8 September 2021
April and October 2022 Admission Available now until 29 November, 2021 1-17 December 2021 31 January -
1 February, 2022
16 February 2022

Master's Program in Materials Innovation,
Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences, Graduate School of Science and Technology

Application Guidelines Eligibility Screening Period Application Period Exam Period Result Announcement
April and October 2022 Admission Available now until 26 May 2021 19 May - 4 June, 2021

→ 17 June
Announcement of admission results for First stage selection

→ 24 June
Payment deadline for Second stage selection
1-2 July 2021
12 July 2021
April and October 2022 Admission Available now until 30 August 2021 1-17 September 2021

→ 4 October
Announcement of admission results for First stage selection

→ 12 October
Payment deadline for Second stage selection
18-20 October 2021
4 November 2021
April and October 2023 Admission Available in
late April 2022
May 2022 May-June 2022 July 2022
July 2022

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

Apply for the Master’s Program

Applicants for the Master’s program is to have earned or to be expected to have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in science or engineering before the date of admission.

Contact the professor

See the faculty member lists to find the matches between their research and your interested research field. Email the professor your CV with a cover letter expressing your interest in the research subject.

faculty members : Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering (Master’s Subprogram in Applied Physics/Materials Sciences)
faculty members : Degree Program in Materials Innovation

Prepare for the application documents

If you consider applying for the NIMS Graduate Research Assistantship, please apply by email, besides of the university application. (note : the application closing date comes 1-2 months earlier than the university application period.)

  1. 1. Application form for the NIMS Graduate Research Assistantship
    Important note :

    In the application form, make sure to include the names and emai l address of at least 2 references. NIMS will directly contact the references regarding the applicant. The communication with the references is an important part of the assistantship selection, which is confidential and used solely for the purpose of assessing the applicant. The applicant must agree to waive the right of access.
  2. 2. Undergraduate academic transcripts
  3. 3. PDF copy of TOEIC/TOEFL/IELTS score certificate. The score must be from the exam taken within 2 years.
  4. 4. Curriculum Vitae (no specific format required)

University application submission (usually a month earlier than the exam date)

Submit the online application, then send the following documents to the university. The documents must be delivered to the university during the application period.

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.