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2. Admissions for M.A. and Ph.D. Programs
3. A checklist of all the required documents for the M.A. Program

Below is a checklist of all the required documents for the M.A. Program.

• Online application form
  • Name, birth date, sex, citizenship, address, phone, email
  • Educational history
  • Employment History (for some applicants)
  • Research Activity History (for some applicants)
  • GPA (if available)
  • Intended field of study
  • Statement of purpose
  • Application status of any government scholarship
  • Indicate any need for TA/RA-ships and/or tuition waiver
  • Two(2) possible academic advisors of your choice
  • Names and contact info of two (2) academic references and their recommendation letters
  • Writing sample/undergraduate thesis
  • Receipt of application fee (5,000 yen)
• Academic transcripts
• Certificate of graduation
• English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
• GRE scores (refer to application guidelines)
• Other documents showing strengths, if available
• Documents to verify nationality (typically your passport) and residency