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4 Table of Contents Doctoral Program Application Guidebook and Forms for the Academic Year 2012 (April Enrollment) A General Selection 2 B Special Selection for DID* and DICOS** Applicants with Relevant Work Experience 12 *Department of International Development **Department of International Cooperation Studies Forms Application Form Curriculum Vitae/Resume Photograph Card and Examinee s Registration Card Receipt Forms Certificate for Research Experience for those without a Master s Degree Application for Eligibility Screening for the Examination Contact Address Labels Self-addressed Envelopes

5 General Selection

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7 A General Selection (April Enrollment) Information on Application for the GSID Doctoral Program for the Academic Year Application Requirements Those who meet one or more of the following qualifications are eligible to apply: (1) Hold a Master s degree or Professional degree from a Japanese University or will receive a Master s degree or Professional degree from a Japanese University by the end of March, (2) Have received a degree equivalent to a Master s degree or Professional degree in a country other than Japan or will receive one by the end of March, (3) Have received a degree equivalent to a Master s degree or Professional degree in Japan through correspondence education managed by a foreign school or other recognized educational institution or will receive one by the end of March, (4) Have received a Master s degree or Professional degree from a university in Japan that is recognized as a university belonging to the system of higher education of a foreign country and is approved by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology or will receive one by the end of March, (5) Have completed the course of the United Nations University and have received a degree equivalent to a Master s degree, or will have completed the course of the United Nations University and will have received a degree equivalent to a Master s degree by the end of March, The United Nations University refers the university established by the United Nations General Assembly s resolution of December 11, The university is provided for under Paragraph 2 of Article 1 of the Act on Special Measures (Law No. 72, 1976) concerning the Implementation of the Agreement between the United Nations and Japan relating to the Headquarters of the United Nations University. (6) Have been approved by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Ministry notice No.118 of 1989). Those who after graduation from university spent at least 2 years researching at the university level or at a research facility and have been recognized by GSID as having academic ability equal to those who have a Master s degree. (7) Have been recognized by GSID based on individual eligibility screening for the examination as having academic abilities equal to those who have a Master s degree or Professional degree, and of an age not less than 24 by the end of March, Admission Openings Department of International Development (DID) 9 applicants approx. Department of International Cooperation Studies (DICOS) 9 applicants approx. Department of International Communication (DICOM) 9 applicants approx 3. Filing Period Applications will be accepted from 9:00 to 16:00 during the period of January 6 (Friday) to January 12 (Thursday), 2012 (except for Saturday, Sunday and Monday) at the Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office). For those sending applications by (registered) mail, applications MUST reach the office by 16:00 on January 12, ANY applications received after this date and time will not be considered for processing. 4. Required Documents Applicants must fill out and send in the following items. Please type or write clearly using black ink. Those who fall under category (6) or (7) in the Application Requirements must refer to note (2) or (3) of section5, Application Procedures. (1) Application Form (Form provided) (2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume (Form provided) (3) On a separate piece of paper (A4) please state your previous working and/or research experience, if any, relevant to the field of international development. The length should be either 2,000 characters in Japanese or 800 words in English. DID/DICOS applicants should submit 3 copies and DICOM applicants should submit 4 copies. (4) Photograph Card, Examinee s Registration Card and Receipt Forms: Attach photo (4cm 5cm) taken within the last 3 months. Please write your name on the two Receipt Forms (Forms provided). (5) Self-addressed Envelopes: Please use the two envelopes provided in this pamphlet, with stamps worth 360 yen attached to each. If Japanese stamps are not available, please send instead 6 International Return Coupons which are available at post offices. (6) Contact Address Labels: Please fill out these forms, marked, with your contact address (Labels provided).

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9 (7) Letter of Recommendation (submission is optional): Must be written and sealed by the applicant s academic advisor from the university s/he attended. A letter from applicant s present supervisor is also acceptable. (8) Letter of Self-Recommendation: Must be written by DICOS applicants. Could be voluntarily submitted by DID and DICOM applicants. (9) Official transcripts from your previous/present graduate school. (10) Certificate of Master s degree, or Certificate of Prospective Master s degree issued by your present graduate school. (11) Research Proposal: Written in Japanese (4,000 characters) or in English (1,600 words), on A4 sized paper. 3 copies for DID/DICOS applicants and 4 copies for DICOM applicants. (12) Master s Thesis/Research Thesis and its Abstract: 3 copies for DID/DICOS applicants and 4 copies for DICOM applicants. If at the time of application you have not yet completed your Master s thesis, send a summary of your thesis instead (either 4,000 characters in Japanese or 1,600 words in English), together with a letter from the Dean of your graduate school or from your academic supervisor which states the deadline of the thesis. Afterwards, you need to submit your completed thesis and its summary (3 copies for DID/DICOS applicants and 4 copies for DICOM applicants) by January 27 (Friday). If your Master s degree is from a field other than your proposed field of study, or if you have published papers which are related to the field, you can submit copies of your published papers in addition to copies of your Master s Thesis. (13) Applicants without Japanese nationality must submit a photocopy of the page of their valid passport showing the passport number and the applicant s photograph. Those applicants who are currently residing in Japan must also submit a photocopy of their Alien Registration Card (both sides). (14) A photocopy of certificate of English or Japanese language proficiency (submission is optional). If you are an employee of an organization, you are requested to submit a letter of consent from the head of your organization or, in place of that, a letter of self-responsibility after you have passed the examination. If you have questions regarding any of the information above, please contact the Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office). 5. Application Procedures Items (1)-(14) should be completed and submitted to the Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office). In addition to these documents an examination fee of 30,000 yen is required (non-refundable). In Japan, please use a Japanese Postal Money Order but Do Not fill in anything. Those who will receive a Master s degree in March, 2012 from Nagoya University and wish to apply to the GSID Doctoral Program do not need to pay this fee. The students funded by the Japanese government ( Monbukagakusho scholarship students ) do not need to pay the examination fee either. Such students need to submit the certificate of their scholarship unless they are currently enrolled in Nagoya University. Notes (1) For those who will receive their Master s degree in March, 2012 from GSID, only items (1), (2), (4)-(6) and (11) are necessary for application. However, those who apply to a different department of GSID are required to submit (12) too. (2) For those who fall under category (6) in the Application Requirements, the following documents MUST reach the Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office) by December 6, 2011 (Tuesday) in order to receive an eligibility screening for the examination. Results of the eligibility screening for the examination will be sent to applicants by December 14, 2011 (Wednesday). Application for Eligibility Screening for the Examination: Category(6) (Form provided) Curriculum Vitae/Resume (Form provided) Certificate for Research Experience Form filled out by the head of the institution where you conducted your research. Letter of Recommendation (submission is optional): Must be written and sealed by the applicant s academic advisor from the university s/he attended. A letter from your present supervisor is also acceptable.

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11 Letter of Self-Recommendation: Must be written by DICOS applicants. Submission for DID and DICOM applicants is voluntary. Certificate of Graduation and Official Transcripts from your previous school(s). Academic Papers and/or Books written by you: 3 copies for DID/DICOS applicants and 4 copies for DICOM applicants. Research Proposal: Written in Japanese (4,000 Characters) or in English (1,600 Words), on A4 sized paper. 3 copies for DID/DICOS applicants and 4 copies for DICOM applicants. Statement concerning applicant s previous working and/or research experience. Please write or type 2,000 Characters in Japanese or 800 Words in English on a separate sheet of A4 sized paper. 3 copies for DID/DICOS applicants and 4 copies for DICOM applicants. Self-addressed Envelope: To inform you of the results of the eligibility screening for the examination, send an envelope 12 cm 23.5 cm in size, self-addressed, with stamps worth 360 yen attached. Do not use the envelopes in this pamphlet for that purpose. Those who passed the eligibility screening for the examination must send items (1), (4)-(6), (13), (14), as specified in the Required Documents section as well as the 30,000 yen fee (non-refundable). (3) For those who fall under category (7) in the Application Requirements, the following documents MUST reach the Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office) by December 6, 2011 (Tuesday) in order to receive the eligibility screening for the examination. Results of the eligibility screening for the examination will be sent to applicants by December 14, 2011 (Wednesday). Application for Eligibility Screening for the Examination: Category(7) (Form provided) Curriculum Vitae/Resume (Form provided) Letter of Recommendation(submission is optional): Must be written and sealed by the applicant s academic advisor from the university s/he attended. A letter from your present supervisor is also acceptable. Letter of Self-Recommendation: Must be written by DICOS applicants. Submission for DID and DICOM applicants is voluntary. Official transcripts from the last school(s) in which you were registered. Research Proposal: Written in Japanese (4,000 Characters) or in English (1,600 Words), on A4 sized paper. 3 copies for DID/DICOS applicants and 4 copies for DICOM applicants. Statement concerning applicant s previous working and/or research experience, if any, relevant to the field of international development. Please write or type 2,000 Characters in Japanese or 800 Words in English on a separate sheet of A4 sized paper. 3 copies for DID/DICOS applicants and 4 copies for DICOM applicants. Papers or reports from your research work and/or professional experience equivalent to a Master s Thesis: 3 copies for DID/DICOS applicants and 4 copies for DICOM applicants. Certificate of Research Experience Form, if available. (Form provided) Self-addressed Envelope: To inform you of the results of the eligibility screening for the examination, send an envelope 12 cm 23.5 cm in size, self-addressed, with stamps worth 360 yen attached. Do not use the envelopes in this pamphlet for that purpose. Those who passed the eligibility screening for the examination must send items (1), (4)-(6), (13), (14), as specified in the Required Documents section as well as the examination fee of 30,000 yen (non-refundable).

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13 6. Selection Process, Date, Location (1) Written examination: February 8, 2012 (Wednesday) Proposed Dept. of Study Time Examination Format Location International Development International Cooperation Studies There will be no Written examination (foreign language examination and essay writing examination) for DID and DICOS applicants. DID and DICOS applicants will be examined only by the oral examination. International Communication 9:30 to 11:00 Foreign Language Japanese applicants must choose one of the following languages. English, German, French, Russian, Chinese, Spanish or Korean Foreign applicants must choose Japanese. Both foreign and Japanese applicants may use at most 2 dictionaries. Use of electronic dictionaries and the like is, however, not permitted. Graduate School of International Development Foreign applicants include those who have graduated from Japanese universities and have completed at least 12 years of formal education outside Japan. However, depending on an applicant s educational background, he/she may be assigned to take the exam for Japanese applicants, not the one for foreign applicants. (2) Oral examination: February 9, 2012 (Thursday)Please come to the reception desk in the morning between 9:30 and 9:50. Proposed Dept. of Study Time Location Language International Development International Cooperation Studies International Communication from 10:00 GSID English and Japanese Japanese 7. Announcement of Examination Results (1) Date: February 14, 2012(Tuesday), 14:00. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES. (2) Location: Entrance hall of the GSID building. (3) Notification: Official letters of admission will be sent out by postal mail after the announcement.

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15 8. Entrance Registration Procedures Detailed information will be sent out at a later date. (1) Entrance Registration Days: March 27, 2012(Tuesday), March 28, 2012(Wednesday) (2) Required Fees: Entrance Fee 282,000 yen Tuition Fee (6 months: April 2012 September 2012) 267,900 yen (535,800 yen per year) Please note that if the fees change before your entrance to the university or during your stay at Nagoya University, you will need to pay the revised amount. 9. Related Information (1) After applications are filed, changes in submitted documents are not permitted. The fee of 30,000 yen is non-refundable. (2) Please refer to the GSID Catalog or our website ( gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp/) for details of the GSID. (3) If you have any questions about GSID Guidelines or on any of the information provided in this pamphlet, please contact the Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office). If you contact the office by postal mail, please enclose a self-addressed envelope with an 80 yen stamp attached. (4) To obtain the Application Guidebook and Forms and the GSID Catalog, please send an envelope 32 cm 24 cm in size, self-addressed with a 390 yen stamp attached and a letter requesting the 2012 Doctoral Program Application Guidebook and Forms (April Enrollment) and the GSID Catalog. (5) Applicant s name, mailing address and other personal information included in the application documents will be used only for the purpose of grading and registering during the entrance examination selection process, announcement of examination results, entrance registration procedures and educational affairs after admission. Personal information will be used appropriately and will not be used for purposes unrelated to your application. How to confirm the latest information in case of unforeseen circumstances The examination schedule and selection measures mentioned may change in case of the spread of infectious diseases or other unforeseen circumstances. Please check the website regularly for the latest information, especially before application and examination dates. Graduate School of International Development Website Integrated Research Building Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office) Nagoya University Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya Japan Tel Fax Mail to: jimu-q@gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp

16 (Special Selection for DID* and DICOS** Applicants with Relevant Work Experience) * DID: Department of International Development ** DICOS: Department of International Cooperation Studies

17 Correction Cross out improper words (in a red color) as shown below. P12 B. Special Selection Enrollment Program for DID and DICOS Applicants with Relevant Work Experience (April Enrollment) 1. Application Requirements Those who meet all of the following qualifications are eligible to apply: 4 Have desirably acquired an official TOEFL-iBT score * of 79 points or more (only DICOS applicants) *TOEFL-iBT (Internet-Based Test) minimum score requirement is 79 points, and TOEFL-PBT(Paper-Based Test) minimum score requirement is 550 points. For TOEIC the requirement is 750 or more. For IELTS the requirement is 6.0 or more (and should include Academic Reading and Academic Writing). Only scores from tests taken within two years prior to the application are valid. Institutional Program test scores (from tests other than those listed above) are unacceptable for submission. GSID Administrative Office Nagoya University

18 TOEFL-iBT 79 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 24(2012) TOEFL-iBT(Internet-Based Test) 79 TOEFL-PBT(Paper-Based Test) 550 TOEIC 750 IELTS 6.0 Academic Reading Academic Writing Institutional Program

19 B. Special Selection Enrollment Program for DID and DICOS Applicants with Relevant Work Experience (April Enrollment) In order to provide persons with substantial work experience in the field of international development/cooperation an opportunity to deepen and systematize their knowledge, the Department of International Development (DID) and the Department of International Cooperation Studies (DICOS)of the Graduate School of International Development (GSID), Nagoya University offer a special selection option for enrollment in the doctoral program. 1. Application Requirements Those who meet all of the following qualifications are eligible to apply: Currently employed (excluding those currently on leave) at an organization which conducts international development or cooperation focused activities and/or research, and have three or more years of work experience in such an organization, Have received a recommendation from the applicant s current employer, Have received written acceptance from a professor in the Department of International Development (DID) or the Department of International Cooperation (DICOS) to supervise the applicant s research, Have desirably acquired an official TOEFL-iBT score of 79 points or more (only DICOS applicants), Have published at least one academic article, and meet one of the following conditions: (1) Hold a Master s degree or Professional degree from a Japanese University. (2) Have received a degree equivalent to a Master s degree or Professional degree in a country other than Japan. (3) Have received a degree equivalent to a Master s degree or Professional degree in Japan through correspondence education managed by a foreign school or other recognized educational institution. (4) Have received a Master s degree or Professional degree from a university in Japan that is recognized as a university belonging to the system of higher education of a foreign country and is approved by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. (5) Have completed the course of the United Nations University and have received a degree equivalent to a Master s degree. The United Nations University refers the university established by the United Nations General Assembly s resolution of December 11, The university is provided for under Paragraph 2 of Article 1 of the Act on Special Measures (Law No ) concerning the Implementation of the Agreement between the United Nations and Japan relating to the Headquarters of the United Nations University. (6) Have been approved by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Ministry Notice No. 118 of 1989) Persons who after graduation from university, or after 16 years of formal education, have spent at least 2 years engaged in research at a university or research institute and, on the basis of that research, have been recognized by GSID as having academic ability equal to or exceeding those holding a Master s degree. (7) Have been recognized by GSID, based on individual eligibility screening for the examination, as having academic ability equal to or exceeding those holding a Master s degree, and are aged not less than 25 years by the end of March Applicants for the special selection program are not allowed to simultaneously apply for the General Selection. TOEFL-iBT (Internet-Based Test) minimum score requirement is 79 Points, and TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based Test) minimum score requirement is 550 points. For TOEIC the requirement is 750 or more. For IELTS the requirement is 6.0 or more (and should include Academic Reading and Academic Writing). Only scores from tests taken within two years prior to the application are valid. Institutional Program test scores (from tests other than those listed above) are unacceptable for submission. 2. Admission Openings Department of International Development: A limited number Department of International Cooperation Studies: A limited number 3. Filing Period Applications will be accepted from 9:00 to 16:00 from Friday, January 6, 2012 to Thursday, January 12, 2012 (Except for Saturday, Sunday and Monday) at the Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office). Applications sent by (registered) mail, MUST ARRIVE at the Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office) by 4:00pm Thursday, January 12, ANY applications received after this date and time will not be considered.

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21 4. Required Documents Applicants must complete and send in the items listed below. Please type or write clearly using black ink. Further, applicants who do NOT hold a Master s degree and/or who fall under categories (6) and (7) of the Application Requirements listed above must also refer to the NOTE on eligibility screening for the examination, in section 5. Application Procedures. (1) Application Form (Form provided) (2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume (Form provided) (3) Documents(e.g. letter[s] with the official seal of your organization[s]) proving a total of at least three years work experience in the field of international development and/or cooperation, AND 3 copies of a report on your work experience. The report must be in Japanese (3,000 characters) or in English (1,200 words), on A4 size paper. (4) Photograph Card, Examinee s Registration Card and Receipt Forms: Attach passport-style photo taken within the last 3 months, showing the head and shoulders from a frontal view, with no hat (4 cm 5 cm). Please fill in your name on the receipt forms. (Forms provided) (5) Self-addressed Envelopes: Please use the two envelopes provided in this pamphlet, with stamps worth 360 yen attached to each.(if you do not have access to Japanese stamps, please send instead 6 International Return Coupons, which are available at post offices.) (6) Contact Address Labels: Please fill in your name and contact address on the forms marked.(labels provided) (7) Letter of Recommendation written and sealed by your employer, stating the period of your employment. (8) Letter of Acceptance from the GSID DID or DICOS faculty member who intends to serve as your academic advisor, explaining the reason. The letter must be sealed by the faculty member. (9) A photocopy of official notice of TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS score (only DICOS applicants) (10) Official transcripts from your previous graduate school (11) Master s degree certificate (12) 3 copies of your Research Proposal: In Japanese (4,000 characters) or in English (1,600 words), on A4 size paper. (13) 3 copies of Master s Thesis/Research Thesis and its abstract, and 3 copies of a published article including the cover page of the publication. (14) Applicants without Japanese nationality must submit a photocopy of the page of their valid passport showing the passport number and the applicant s photograph. Those applicants who are currently residing in Japan must also submit a photocopy of their Alien Registration Card (both sides). If you have questions regarding any of the information above, please contact the Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office). 5. Application procedures Items (1) to (14) listed above must be completed and submitted to the Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office) during the specified filing period. In addition to these documents an application fee of 30,000 yen is required (non-refundable). In Japan, please use a Japanese Postal Money Order but Do Not fill in anything). NOTE: Eligibility Screening for the Examination (1) For applicants who fall under category (6) in the Application Requirements: The following documents MUST reach the Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office) office by Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in order to receive eligibility screening for the examination. Results of the Screening will be sent to applicants by Wednesday, December 14, 2011.

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23 Application for Eligibility Screening for the Examination: Category (6) (Form provided) Curriculum Vitae/Resume (Form provided) Certificate of Research Experience filled out by the head of the institution where you conducted your research (Form provided) Letter of Recommendation written and sealed by your employer, stating the period of your employment. A photocopy of official notice of TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS scores (only DICOS applicants) University diploma or certificate of graduation and official transcripts from your previous school(s). 3 copies of academic papers and/or books written by the applicant. At least one of the papers submitted must be a published work. With your copy, include the cover page of the publication. 3 copies of your Research Proposal: Written in Japanese(4,000 characters) or in English(1,600 words), on A4 size paper. Documents(e.g. letter[s] with the official seal of your organization[s]) proving a total of at least three years work experience in the field of international development and/or cooperation, AND 3 copies of a report on your work experience. The report must be in Japanese(3,000 characters) or in English(1,200 words), on A4 size paper. Self-addressed Envelope: To inform you of the results of the eligibility screening for the examination. Enclose a self-addressed 12 cm 23.5 cm envelope, with stamps to the value of 360 yen attached (Or, if you live outside Japan, 6 International Return Coupons, available at post offices). Do NOT use the envelopes in this pamphlet for this purpose. Of the items specified in the section, applicants who passed the eligibility screening for the examination above must send items (1), (4) (6), (8), and (14), in addition to the 30,000 yen application fee(non-refundable). Please use a Japanese Postal Money Order but Do Not fill in anything. (2) For applicants who fall under category (7) in the Application Requirements. The following documents MUST arrive at the Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office) by Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in order to receive eligibility screening for the examination. Results of the eligibility screening for the examination will be sent to applicants by Wednesday, December 14, Application for Eligibility Screening for the Examination: Category (7) (Form provided) Curriculum Vitae/Resume(Form provided) Letter of Recommendation written and sealed by your employer, stating the period of your employment. A photocopy of official notice of TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS score(only DICOS applicants) Official transcripts from the last school(s) in which you were enrolled. 3 copies of your Research Proposal: Written in Japanese(4,000 characters) or in English(1,600 words) on A4 size paper. Documents(e.g. letter[s] with the official seal of your organization[s]) proving a total of at least three years work experience in the field of international development and/or cooperation, AND 3 copies of a report on your work experience. The report must be in Japanese(3,000 characters) or in English(1,200 words), on A4 size paper. 3 copies of papers or reports from your research work and/or professional experience, equivalent to a Master s Thesis. At least one of the papers submitted must be a published work. With your copy, include the cover page of the publication. Certificate of Research Experience, if available(form provided). Self-addressed Envelope: To inform you of the results of the eligibility screening for the examination. Enclose a self-addressed 12 cm 23.5 cm envelope, with stamps worth 360 yen attached.(or, if you live outside Japan, 6 International Return Coupons, available at post offices). Do NOT use the envelopes in this pamphlet for this purpose. Of the items specified in the Required Documents section, applicants who passed the eligibility screening for the examination above must send items (1), (4) (6), (8), and (14), in addition to the 30,000 yen application fee(non-refundable). Please use a Japanese Postal Money Order but Do Not fill in anything.

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25 6. Selection Process Selection will be carried out on the basis of documents submitted. 7. Announcement of Examination Results (1) Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 14:00. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES. (2) Location: Entrance hall of the GSID building. (3) Notification: Official letters of admission will also be sent out by postal mail after the announcement. 8. Entrance Registration Procedures Details will be sent out at a later date. (1) Entrance Registration days: Tuesday, March 27 to Wednesday, March 28, 2012 (2) Required Fees: Entrance Fee 282,000 yen Tuition Fee (6 months: April 2012 September ,900 yen (535,800 yen per year) Please note that if the fees change before your entrance to the university or during your stay at Nagoya University, you will be charged the revised amount. 9. Related Information (1) After applications are filed, changes in submitted documents are not permitted. The application fee of 30,000 yen is non-refundable. (2) Please refer to the GSID Catalog or our website ( for the details of the GSID. (3) Any questions about GSID guidelines or information provided in this pamphlet should be directed to the GSID administrative office. (4) To obtain the Application Guidebook and Forms and the GSID Catalog, please send a letter to the Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office) requesting the 2012 Doctoral Program Application Guidebook and Forms (April Enrollment) and the GSID Catalog. Please enclose a self-addressed 32 cm 24 cm envelope, with a 390 yen stamp attached(or, for applicants living outside Japan, 6 International Return Coupons). (5) Applicant s name, mailing address and other personal information included in application documents will be used only for the purpose of grading and registering during the entrance examination selection process, announcement of examination results, entrance registration procedures and educational affairs after admission. Personal information will be used appropriately and will not be used for purposes unrelated to your application. Integrated Research Building Educational Affairs Division for the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSID administrative office) Nagoya University Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya Japan Tel Fax Mail to: jimu-q@gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp

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