Nagoya University Graduate School of International Development - Application Procedure for the Research Student Program - April 2027 Admission

Aug 29, 2026

Nagoya University Graduate School of International Development (GSID) accepts applications for its Research Student Program beginning in April 2027 from applicants without Japanese nationality. The program is non-degree and supports research under an academic advisor. Applicants must meet specified eligibility requirements, including English proficiency test scores within the allowed period. The application requires a completed form, recommendation letter, academic certificates and transcripts, an English research proposal, required residence and passport documents when applicable, proof of English proficiency and financial support, photos, and examination-fee payment proof, submitted within the fixed deadline.

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Nagoya University Graduate School of International Development Application Procedure for the Research Student Program April 2027 Admission The Graduate School of International Development (GSID) at Nagoya University is accepting applications from persons without Japanese nationality who wish to study as research students starting in April 2027. The research student program is a non-degree program where the research students cannot obtain any degree, but they conduct research on a particular topic under the guidance of an academic advisor at GSID. To apply, please read the following information carefully and submit application forms and other required documents in full and on time. 1. QUALIFICATIONS You are eligible to apply if you: (1) Have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, and (2) Acquire a minimum score on one of the following (a) - (e) English proficiency tests. The test should have been taken within two years prior to the date of the first day of the application period of the Research Student Program April 2027 Admission. (a) TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): 79 or more (b) TOEFL-PBT: 550 or more (c) TOEFL Essentials: 8.5 or more (d) IELTS: 6.0 or more (and should include Academic Reading and Academic Writing) (e) Duolingo: 110 or more ([https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants](https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants)) 2. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED (1) Application Form (a) Please use the designated form. (b) Fill in all the required fields as directed. (2) Letter of Recommendation (a) You must request a letter of recommendation from your most recent university, to be issued by the President, Dean or your academic supervisor, and to be written on university letterhead. (b) The issuer must provide an email address so that we can contact him/her. (c) The issuer should send the letter as a PDF file directly to GSID by EMAIL to the address below. Use the subject title,“Recommendation letter for research student program application.” (3) Certificates/Proof of Graduation You must submit certificates/proof of graduation for ALL your university level education. If you are planning to graduate from university by the end of March 2027, please submit a certificate to that effect. Please submit documents which show acquisition of your bachelor’s degree. (4) Certificate of Academic Record/Transcript You must submit academic records/transcripts for ALL your university level education. (5) Research Proposal Your research proposal must be in English. It should be approximately 800 words. Do not use generative AI tools to create text or any other content as part of your research proposal. (6) Certificate of Residence (Juminhyo) (for those already residing in Japan), issued after 1 October 2026 Only submit this if you live in Japan. It must be obtained from the local government office of the area where you are registered after 1 October 2026. Please note this is NOT required for applicants who live overseas. (7) Photocopy of Residence Card For those who live in Japan, submit a photocopy of your Residence Card (both front and back) . (8) Certificate of English language proficiency This may be a photocopy of a TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or Duolingo certificate. Any certificates other than for these tests are not accepted. (9) Documents which show the ability to finance yourself Please submit one of the following documents:(a) Certificate of bank account balance under your name; or (b) Certificate of scholarship awarded to you ; or (c) “Declaration of Financial Support” form completed by a sponsor (e.g., parent) who guarantees to finance you (including a document showing the sponsor’s bank account balance) (d) Other relevant documents which show your ability to finance yourself. (10) A photocopy of the photo and signature page of your passport Please submit this if you have a passport. (11) Photograph Please submit two photos (Size 4.0 cm

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for the GSID Research Student Program starting in April 2027?

Applicants must be without Japanese nationality and hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, and meet minimum scores on specified English proficiency tests taken within the allowed timeframe.

What documents are required for the application?

The application includes the designated application form, a letter of recommendation, certificates/proof of graduation, academic record/transcripts, an English research proposal (about 800 words), required residence-related documents if applicable, English proficiency evidence, proof of financial ability, passport photo/signature copy, photos, and proof of examination fee payment.

How and when must the application be submitted?

Application forms and all required documents must arrive between 5 October 2026 and 9 October 2026 with no exceptions. Certain items must be sent by email in electronic form, while the complete set (except the recommendation letter) must be sent by registered mail or another method confirming delivery; submissions other than by post are not accepted.

Aug 29, 2026

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