Graduate Institute for Advanced Studies
Astronomical Science
[Parent Institute: National Astronomical Observatory of Japan]
Application Guidelines
General Admission
[Important Notice] Regarding Changes to the Entrance Examination Method for the Astronomical Science Program
Application Period
Five-year doctoral program
| April 2027 Admission | June 25 to July 1, 2026 | Expected date of mailing of Admission Ticket: July 30, 2026 |
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Three-year doctoral program
(First Round)
| October 2026 Admission | June 25 to July 1, 2026 | Expected date of mailing of Admission Ticket: July 30, 2026 |
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| April 2027 Admission |
(Second Round)
| April 2027 Admission | December 3 to December 9, 2026 | Expected date of mailing of Admission Ticket: January 7, 2027 |
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Guidelines and Forms
- *For other application forms, please use the booklet version of the Application Form.
- *Please refer to the simple flowchart to complete Form 10.
University Recommendation
Program and Application Period
Three-year doctoral program
October 2027 Admission: From October 7 to November 5, 2026, 5:00pm JST
Five-year doctoral program
October 2027 Admission: From October 7 to November 5, 2026, 5:00pm JST
Guidelines and Forms
University Recommendation -PGP-
Program and Application Period
Three-year doctoral program
October 2027 Admission: From October 7 to November 5, 2026, 5:00pm JST
Guidelines and Forms
Special admissions for applicants residing abroad
Program and Application Period
Three-year doctoral program (April and October 2027 Admission)
From October 7 to November 5, 2026, 5:00pm JST
Five-year doctoral program (April and October 2027 Admission)
From October 7 to November 5, 2026, 5:00pm JST