A. Application Guidelines
- Application Guidelines（Download)
B. Application Forms
- Confidential Statement of Reference (Prescribed Form 1) （Download)
- Official Approval Letter (Prescribed Form 2) （Download)
- Research Plan Format: There are different forms depending on the university you are applying to.
Research Plan Format (Prescribed Form 3A) （Download)
Research Plan Format (Prescribed Form 3B) （Download)
Research Plan Format (Prescribed Form 3C) （Download)
Research Plan Format (Prescribed Form 3D) （Download)
Research Plan Format (Prescribed Form 3E) （Download)
Educational Background & Work Experience Sheet（Download）
University-wise List of Required Documents & Specified Forms
| University | Required Documents | Prescribed Form & Details |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Tokyo (GraSPP) |
Prescribed Form 1 Prescribed Form 2 Prescribed Form 3A IELTS/TOEFL |
Prescribed Form 3A – Statement of purpose (max 600 words), including motivation, study plan and career goals – The content of the Form you submit to JDS and what you submit to the university must be the same. |
| The University of Tokyo (Department of Urban Engineering) |
Prescribed Form 1 Prescribed Form 2 Prescribed Form 3B Maths Exam IELTS/ TOEFL or Prescribed Form 4 (filled out by controlling officer at workplace) |
Prescribed Form 3B – 2–4-page research plan (Contact faculty supervisor in advance to prepare research plan.) – Attach around 2-page graduation thesis abstract (and master’s thesis abstract, if applicable) |
| Waseda University |
Prescribed Form 1 Prescribed Form 2 Prescribed Form 3C or 3D (either one) IELTS/TOEFL |
Prescribed Form 3C – Follow template closely – Ensure all required information is included – Delete instructional text before submission Prescribed Form3D – Max 700 words (excluding footnotes, references) |
| Hitotsubashi University | Prescribed Form 1 Prescribed Form 2 Prescribed Form 3E IELTS/TOEFL |
Prescribed Form 3E – 2000-word study plan including practical experience, study plan, and post-graduation application – Focus on Global Governance track (Foreign Service Sub-program) |
| Kobe University | Prescribed Form 1 Prescribed Form 2 Prescribed Form 3D Maths Exam IELTS/ TOEFL or Prescribed Form 4 (filled out by controlling officer at workplace) |
Prescribed Form 3D – Max 700 words (excluding footnotes, references) |
