For Prospective Students
Type of Students We Seek
We seek students who not only have a strong passion for science but also have the academic ability to look for new research directions, and to promote and pursue that research to produce results.
Selection of Students for Admission
In selecting students for admission to this program, we emphasize that students must have sufficient basic knowledge of physics and academic skills in mathematics and English, as well as the necessary qualities to conduct advanced research; objectivity, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. To properly judge such abilities and qualities, we will conduct a written examination and an interview for the selection of applicants for the five-year doctoral program. For the selection of applicants for the three-year doctoral program, only an interview will be conducted to determine whether the applicant has a master's level of academic ability and specialized knowledge, in addition to the abovementioned points.
Obtaining a Degree
Those applying for the doctoral dissertation examination must submit a doctoral dissertation in addition to completing the designated coursework. The doctoral dissertation will be reviewed by one or more external reviewers－experts affiliated with other research institutions. In addition to the submission and review of their doctoral dissertations, students are required to deliver an oral presentation and answer questions at an open dissertation presentation. Upon passing of this examination and approval of the Representative Committee in the domain of Physical Science, the student is awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Japanese: Rigaku 理学 or Gakujutsuu 学術). Additionally, in the five-year doctoral program, students can obtain a master's degree if certain conditions are satisfied.