| 2025 | 28 November | Application deadline |
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| 6 December | Math examination (Only applicants for IUJ and University of Tsukuba) | |
| 2026 | Mid. January | Initial Selection (Screening of Application Documents) by graduate school faculties |
| Mid. January | English Examination (only applicants for Nagoya who fail to submit a proof of English proficiency at the moment of initial application) and medical check-up for all applicants | |
| February | Second Selection (interview) by graduate school faculties | |
| March | Third selection (interview) by the JDS operating committee members Announcement of the final successful candidates |
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| July | Pre-departure orientation in Port Moresby and departure for Japan | |
| August | Post-arrival orientation in Tokyo | |
| October | Enrolment at Graduate School in Japan |
Selection Process
