Find out about the application procedure for PhD course.
How to Apply
Entrance Examination for admission
Please apply directly to the university according to the application guidelines for the doctoral course. The guidelines are found on the Graduate School of Engineering Science website.
The application guidelines will be released in mid-April and mid-October. Please check the schedule and details on the university’s website.
| Student Recruitment | 1st round | 2nd round |
|---|---|---|
| Guidelines Release | Available in mid April | Available in mid October |
| Pre-assessment of Applicants' Qualifications | 12-14 May 2025 | 17 - 19 November 2025 |
| Application Period | 23 May - 3 June | 28 November - 9 December 2025 |
| University Entrance Examination | 20-21 August | 14-15 January 2026 |
| Result Announcement | 4 September | 5 February 2026 |
| University Enrollment | October 2025 or April 2026 | April 2026 |
How to Apply
Contact with potential prospective supervising professor
Applicants are to have earned or to be expected to have a master's degree or an equivalent by the date of admission.
See a list of faculty professors 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.
Prepare the application documents
Read the application guidelines on the university website carefully to prepare the application documents. The programs that the students have to enroll in are determined by the research fields of the professors. Please contact the professor prior to the application.
University application submission
Follow the university application guidelines and send the application documents to the university. These documents have to be arrived to the university during the application period.
University Entrance Examination
The university entrance exam takes place at Yokohama National University. The admission will be determined based on the interview and the application documents.
Enrollment
Enrollment procedure guidelines will be delivered to the successful applicants after the announcement of the exam result. Meanwhile, registration for National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) needs to be completed before the enrolment.