[Japan] Doctoral Program – University of The Ryukyus
Asia-Pacific Engineering Design Program is organized in order to offer a better opportunity for graduate study to the students from abroad by (1) instructing all the courses in the English language, and (2) commencing the academic program in October.
　This is a call for application to a three year Doctoral Course for the academic year 2007-2010. sponsored by the Scholarship Program of Monbukagakusho (The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology).
　On enrollment, the candidates are each assigned to an advisor who will direct their thesis research for three years in the designated field of specialization. The degree of Doctor of Engineering / Philosophy will be awarded in recognition of thesis research and course work including seminars, with a minimum of 12 credit hours.
　Before deciding the field and the topic of research, applicants are encouraged and recommended to contact appropriate supervisor(s) appearing in the List of Faculty Members.
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION
Study Areas and Number of International Students for Admission
A total of 2 students, supported by the scholarships from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MONBUKAGAKUSHO), will be accepted for enrollment under the Asia-Pacific Engineering Design Program , Graduate School of Engineering and Science, University of the Ryukyus.
Qualifications Required for Applicants
- Prospective applicants are advised to get in touch with a potential thesis advisor at the University of the Ryukyus for consultation on research themes and plan; applicants without advisor’s such prior approval may not receive full consideration during the admission screening.
- Nationality: Nationals of those nations recognized under the international scholarship programs of Monbukagakusho. Applicants must be residents of a foreign country.
- Age limit: Applicants should be under 35 years of age, as of April 1, 2007 i.e.born after April 2, 1972.
- Academic career: Applicants for the Graduate Program leading to a Doctoral Degree should have or be receiving a Master’s Degree or an equivalent degree, as of September 30, 2007.
- Health: Applicants should be in good mental and physical health.
- Language proficiency: A good working level of English is required.
- Time limit for arrival in Japan: Applicants should arrive in Japan between October 1- 7, 2007.
- Those who can guarantee their admission to the university if they are accepted.
Application Deadline
　Documents for application should be submitted to the Graduate School of Engineering and Science, University of the Ryukyus by February 1, 2007.
The application must be sent by registered air mail by the head of the affiliated institution or employing body on behalf of the applicant.
　All the correspondence related to this application should be addressed to:
Academic Affairs Unit (Faculty of Engineering), Graduate School of Engineering and Science, University of the Ryukyus,
1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0213, Japan.
Fax.: +81-98-895-8590
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