Research Student
Enrolling as a Research Students
1. Research Students at the Graduate School of Design for enrollment in April, 2016 for those who do not have Japanese citizenship
Overview of the Policy for Research Students
The policy for research students of the Graduate School of Design of Kyushu University is intended to support researchers from home and abroad under the guidance of a supervising instructor for six months or one year by offering research facilities and equipment in the university, so that the initial research plan submitted by the students themselves will be fulfilled. The instructor undertakes the task of supervising research students who aim to pursue studies in the design engineering domains based on the school’s educational philosophy.
Since the research students enroll in the graduate school with the aim of pursuing their own specific studies, they are basically not allowed to audit classes (lectures) for undergraduate or graduate course students. Furthermore, since the policy is not meant to aim at their acquisition of an academic degree, the university does not grant a degree for their research results after completing the research period.
Those who wish to obtain a degree must take the admissions examination of the School
Those who wish to attend classes must enter the university either as a regular student or a non-degree student, and follow the designated procedures, including signing up for courses.
First, please contact the prospective supervisor you wish to study under directly, and request an "Admission Guidebook for Research Students" by e-mail after getting his/her permission.
（Contact）
Student Affairs Division, School of Design, Kyushu University
E-mail: gkgnyushi(at*)jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
* please replace (at*) to "@".
Qualifications for applicants
In order to apply as a research student, applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
1. Those who graduated from a 4-year college (2-year college degree is unacceptable)
2. Those who have been recognized by Graduate School of Design as having equal academic ability to 1. above.
Research period
The period of research is either 6months or 1year. You may, however, extend the research period if you have special reasons.
Enrollment Dates
As a general rule, the enrollment date for the first semester is April 1st .
Required documents for application
For more details, please refer to the "Admissions Guide for Research Students".
First, pay the application fee (9,800 yen) and submit the proof of payment (e.g. copy of receipt, etc.) with other application documents.
1. Application for Admission **
2. The copy of payment receipt of application fee
3. Research Plan
4. Certificate of Graduation from your latest college or Certificate of Expected Graduation ***
5. Transcript from your latest college ***
6. Acceptance letter from the head of your company ***
7. Recommendation Letter
8. Proof of research achievement
9. Study Plan
10. "Certificate of linguistic ability" regarding research activities **
11. Prior information regarding linguistic ability of research student applicants **
12. Certification of Japanese language proficiency
13. Document certifying the applicant's ability to pay all the expenses during his/her stay in Japan
14. Address and Contact Card **
15. Documents certifying the status of residence (only if the applicant lives in Japan)
16. A copy of passport
** use designated form
*** No photo copy acceptable. Original documents only
Deadline for submitting applications
First Semester: Thu, December 17th, 2015
Admission fee and tuition ****
1. Admission fee: 84,600 yen (approximately)
2. Tuition for six months: 178,200 yen (approximately)
Annual school expenses: 84,600 yen (admission fee) + 356,400 yen (annual tuition) = 441,000 yen (approximately)
**** The admission fee and the tuition are subject to change.
Attention to the applicant for enrollment in October, 2016
Applicant for enrollment in October, 2016 should then proceed to this HP that will be issued in January, 2016.
Deadline for sbmitting applications is Fri, May 13th, 2016.
2. Research Students at the Graduate School of Design for enrollment in April, 2016 for those who do not have Japanese citizenship
Overview of the Policy for Research Students
The policy for research students of the Graduate School of Design of Kyushu University is intended to support researchers from home and abroad under the guidance of a supervising instructor for six months or one year by offering research facilities and equipment in the university, so that the initial research plan submitted by the students themselves will be fulfilled. The instructor undertakes the task of supervising research students who aim to pursue studies in the design engineering domains based on the school’s educational philosophy.
Since the research students enroll in the graduate school with the aim of pursuing their own specific studies, they are basically not allowed to audit classes (lectures) for undergraduate or graduate course students. Furthermore, since the policy is not meant to aim at their acquisition of an academic degree, the university does not grant a degree for their research results after completing the research period.
Those who wish to obtain a degree must take the admissions examination of the School
Those who wish to attend classes must enter the university either as a regular student or a non-degree student, and follow the designated procedures, including signing up for courses.
First, please contact the prospective supervisor you wish to study under directly, and request an "Admission Guidebook for Research Students" by e-mail after getting his/her permission.
（Contact）
Student Affairs Division, School of Design, Kyushu University
E-mail: gkgnyushi(at*)jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
* please replace (at*) to "@".
Qualifications for applicants
In order to apply as a research student, applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
1. Those who graduated from a 4-year college (2-year college degree is unacceptable)
2. Those who have been recognized by Graduate School of Design as having equal academic ability to 1. above.
Research period
The period of research is either 6months or 1year. You may, however, extend the research period if you have special reasons.
Enrollment Dates
As a general rule, the enrollment date for the first semester is April 1st .
Required documents for application
For more details, please refer to the "Admissions Guide for Research Students".
First, pay the application fee (9,800 yen) and submit the proof of payment (e.g. copy of receipt, etc.) with other application documents.
1. Application for Admission **
2. The copy of payment receipt of application fee
3. Research Plan
4. Certificate of Graduation from your latest college or Certificate of Expected Graduation ***
5. Transcript from your latest college ***
6. Acceptance letter from the head of your company ***
7. Recommendation Letter
8. Proof of research achievement
9. Study Plan
10. "Certificate of linguistic ability" regarding research activities **
11. Prior information regarding linguistic ability of research student applicants **
12. Certification of Japanese language proficiency
13. Document certifying the applicant's ability to pay all the expenses during his/her stay in Japan
14. Address and Contact Card **
15. Documents certifying the status of residence (only if the applicant lives in Japan)
16. A copy of passport
** use designated form
*** No photo copy acceptable. Original documents only
Deadline for submitting applications
First Semester: Thu, December 17th, 2015
Admission fee and tuition ****
1. Admission fee: 84,600 yen (approximately)
2. Tuition for six months: 178,200 yen (approximately)
Annual school expenses: 84,600 yen (admission fee) + 356,400 yen (annual tuition) = 441,000 yen (approximately)
**** The admission fee and the tuition are subject to change.
Attention to the applicant for enrollment in October, 2016
Applicant for enrollment in October, 2016 should then proceed to this HP that will be issued in January, 2016.
Deadline for sbmitting applications is Fri, May 13th, 2016.
