Applicants must have completed at least 16 years of formal education or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the university, with some cases allowing applicants with 15 years of education if they meet additional criteria. Most programs require students to submit academic transcripts, degree certificates, and application documents, along with a research plan or statement of purpose, and applicants are often expected to contact a prospective research supervisor in advance to discuss their research topic. Admission is based on a selection process that may include document screening, written examinations, and oral interviews . Since many graduate courses are taught in Japanese, applicants are generally expected to demonstrate sufficient Japanese language proficiency, although English-based master’s and doctoral programs are also available for international students.