Graduate Institute for Advanced Studies
Molecular Science
[Parent Institute: Institute for Molecular Science]
Application Guidelines
General Admission
Application Period
Five-year doctoral program
| (First Round) April 2027 Admission |
Those who apply only for molecular science or those who apply in conjunction with other programs | June 25 to July 1, 2026 | Expected date of mailing of Admission Ticket: September 14, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Those who apply only for molecular science | June 25 to July 1, 2026 or August 24 to August 28, 2026 | ||
| (Second Round) April 2027 Admission |
Those who apply only for molecular science or those who apply in conjunction with other programs | December 3 to December 9, 2026 | Expected date of mailing of Admission Ticket: 2026/01/08 |
Three-year doctoral program
| (First Round) October 2026 Admission / April 2027 Admission |
June 25 to July 1, 2026 | Expected date of mailing of Admission Ticket: July 30, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| (Second Round) April 2027 Admission |
December 3 to December 9, 2026 | Expected date of mailing of Admission Ticket: January 7, 2027 |
Guidelines and Forms
- *For other apllication 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 Thursday, May 28 to Wednesday, June 24, 2026*
Five-year doctoral program
October 2027 Admission: From Friday, July 24 to Friday, August 21, 2026*
Guidelines and Forms
University Recommendation -PGP-
Program and Application Period
Three-year doctoral program
October 2027 Admission:
(First round) From Thursday, May 28 to Wednesday, June 24, 2026*
(Second round) From Thursday, November 5 to Wednesday, December 2, 2026*
Guidelines and Forms
Special admissions for applicants residing abroad
Program and Application Period
| Program | First round | Second round |
|---|---|---|
| Three-year doctoral program (April 2027 admission) |
From Thursday, May 28 to Wednesday, June 24, 2026* | ー |
| Three-year doctoral program (October 2027 admission) |
From Thursday, May 28 to Wednesday, June 24, 2026* | From Thursday, November 5 to Wednesday, December 2, 2026* |
| Five-year doctoral program (April 2027 admission) |
From Friday, July 24 to Friday, August 21, 2026* | ー |
| Five-year doctoral program (October 2027 admission) |
From Friday, July 24 to Friday, August 21, 2026* | From Thursday, November 5 to Wednesday, December 2, 2026* |