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 those planning to apply to the three-year doctoral program at SOKENDAI(SOKENDAI Special Researcher Program)

 

University Recommendation

Program and Application Period

Three-year doctoral program

October 2026 Admission: May 29 to June 25, 2025

Five-year doctoral program

October 2026 Admission: July 25 to August 22, 2025

Guidelines and Forms

University Recommendation -PGP-

Program and Application Period

Three-year doctoral program

October 2026 Admission: December 4 to December 10, 2025

Guidelines and Forms

Special admissions for applicants residing abroad

Program and Application Period

Three-year doctoral program

First round: May 29 to June 25, 2025(April and October 2026 admission)

Second round: November 6 to December 3, 2025(October 2026 admission only)

Five-year doctoral program 

First round: July 25 to August 22, 2025(April and October 2026 admission)

Second round: November 6 to December 3, 2025(October 2026 admission only)

Guidelines and Forms

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