Web Application
Web Application Process
1. Prepare what you need for your application
Please check the Guidelines for Applicants and prepare what you need for your application.
This may include certificates such as transcripts; face photo data; and proof of payment of your examination fee (See step 3).
Please refer to the "Guide to Entrance Examinations" and the website for the department of your choice for detailed instructions.
To download guidelines Click Here
Before applying, review carefully the contents of the "Guidelines for Applicants", the "Guide to Entrance Examinations" and the website for the department of your choice.
A face photo must be uploaded to the WEB Application System.
This photo will be used for identity verification on the day of the examination and for your Student ID Card upon admission.
Please ensure the photo adheres to the conditions specified below.
The photo must be clear and taken within the past three months, showing the applicant alone from the upper body facing forward, against a plain background. (Image file / PEG, PNG, BMP, and GIF.)
- The entire head should be within the frame of the photo.
- No hats, masks, scarves, sunglasses, or earphones (including wireless).
- Eyes must be clearly visible (avoid hair covering the eyes).
- The expression should be neutral, without visible teeth or a wide smile.
- No poses such as peace signs.
- The photo should not be tilted (photos taken at an angle are not acceptable).
[Note]
This will be used for your examination admission card and used for identity verification during the entrance examination. Do not edit or retouch the photograph data. Failure to verify your identity may result in disqualification.
2. Enter the necessary information into the WEB Application System to create your application form
[Entry Period : Friday, May 29 – 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026(JST)]
- Master's Program Admission Application Form
- Doctoral Program (Application Schedule A) Admission Application Form
- Application forms submitted by post or email will not be accepted.
3. Pay your examination fee
Payment must be made by one of the following payment methods: payment at a convenience store, Pay-easy-compliant ATM, Pay-easy-compliant Internet Bank, Internet-only Bank, China Union Pay or credit card.For details on methods and notes, refer to How to make a Payment of Examination Fee (For Overseas Applicants) or How to make a Payment of Examination Fee (For Domestic Applicants) and pay your examination fee as instructed.
【E-shiharai.net Available Period for Payment】
Mapster's Program and Doctoral Program (Application Schedule A): From May. 22 until June. 4, 2026 (JST)
- (For Domestic Applicants)
※ Payment will be unavailable from 10:00 to 15:00 on May 25, 2026 due to system maintenance.
(Backup date) May 26, 2026, 10:00–15:00
The examination fee is waived for the applicants listed below. Please be careful not to make any unnecessary payments.
- Applicants for the Doctoral Program commencing in October 2026 who are expected to obtain a Master's degree or Professional degree from this university in September 2026.
- Applicants for the Doctoral Program commencing in April 2027 who are expected to obtain a Master's or Professional degree from this university in March 2027.
- International students holding a Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship.
4. Upload all the necessary documents and finalize application on the Web Application System
ATTENTION:
Completion of the application form alone is insufficient; the application will not be considered complete unless the "confirmation" (on "My Page") is finalized by the designated deadline.
Please refer to the explanations on "My Page" for instructions regarding the "confirmation" process and other details.
WEB Application System : My Page (Login access will be enabled upon creation of the application form in step 2.)
Application Confirmation Deadline: 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026 (JST)
During the application period, log in to My Page to upload the required documents and click "Confirm" to confirm your application by the application deadline.
When your application has been successfully confirmed, "Application Confirmed" will be displayed on "Status of Your Application", and you will receive a confirmation notice at your registered email address. Please make sure that you have received this confirmation email.
Please note that you cannot confirm your application if all required documents have not been uploaded or if the application deadline has passed.
You can still modify your application, change submitted documents or cancel your application until the application deadline, even after confirming your application.
Multiple registrations are prohibited. In case you have registered more than one application and obtained more than one receipt number, cancel all except for the one you will use for your application on My Page.
- No documents need to be submitted by postal mail or email in addition to the online upload.
- To prevent any inconvenience caused by unexpected system issues, applicants are advised to complete the document upload and application confirmation as soon as possible.
〇Preparation Method and Acceptable File Formats for Electronic Submissions
Except for face photograph data, please scan the required certificates and other documents using a scanner or equivalent device and upload them in PDF format.
