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Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

北陸先端科学技術大学院大学  (HOKURIKU SENTAN KAGAKU GIJUTSU DAIGAKUIN DAIGAKU)  / JAIST

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Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology

Overview

Departments and Divisions
Academic Program
Typical Length of Program
Degrees
Division of Advanced Science and Technology
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Knowledge Science, Information Science, Materials Science)
Division of Advanced Science and Technology
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Knowledge Science, Information Science, Materials Science)
Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Transdisciplinary Sciences)
Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Transdisciplinary Sciences, Science, Engineering)
Academic Calendar

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

Academic Calendar: quarter
Entry Timing: Apr. Oct.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Oct.

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Academic Calendar: quarter
Entry Timing: Apr. Oct.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Oct.
List of Courses and Schedule
Curriculum
Link
Syllabus
Link
List of Courses and Schedule
Link
Degree Programs Offered in English
Curriculum Policy of Institution
Link
Contact Info (for International Students)
Educational Service Section
81-761-51-1936
kyoumu@ml.jaist.ac.jp
Degree Awarding Policy
Link

Program Profile

Official Website
Link
Brochures and App Form
School Overview
Link
Application Form
Link
School Brochures
Link
School Features
Link
Criteria for Awarding Degrees
Link
Supplementary Japanese Language Class

Curriculum Policy of Institution
Link
Japanese Language Course at an Affiliated School (Separate Admission Process for the University)

Study Abroad Programs (Incl. in and outbound) / Length of Program
Short-term Study Abroad Programs from Japan
Link 1 yr
Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs
Students may Apply
Link
MEXT Research Students Scholarship
Prospective Students may Apply
Types of Professional Qualifications

Students

As of May 1, 2025

total
1,114
Students

Students

Number of International Graduated Students Local Students
499 615

Number of International Students by Nationality

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

Number of Spring Admissions
256
Number of Spring International Admissions
108
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
40
Number of Graduating Students in 2025 (International Students)
277 (91)
Completion Rate in 2025
90.5 %
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2025

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Number of Spring Admissions
58
Number of Spring International Admissions
22
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
8
Number of Graduating Students in 2025 (International Students)
81 (43)
Completion Rate in 2025
63.4 %
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2025
78.2 %

Faculty

As of May 1, 2025

List of Academic Staff/Faculty Members (Title, Degree and Achievements)
Link
Total Number of Academic Staff/Faculty Members
102

  • Student : Faculty Ratio (both Full-time)

    1114:102

Number of International Academic Staff/Faculty Members (by Gender)
Professors
Associate Professors
Lecturers
Assistant Professors
Research Associates
Total
%
Male
47
29
9
9
94
92
Female
2
2
3
1
8
7
International Faculty
8
8
5
5
26
25

Post-graduate Pathways

As of May 1, 2025

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
59
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
182

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
0
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
62
Main Pathways for International Students
Japanese companies in telecommunication systems and electrical machinery, equipment manufacturing
Number of International Graduating Students Employed in Japan (Upon Graduation)
57
Information on Career Prospects
Internships and Other Opportunities
Career Support

Voices of International Students
International Alumni Networks

Campus Location

Campus

1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, 923-1292, Ishikawa Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Suburban
Facilities and Services
  • Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms)
  • Facilities for extracurricular activities
  • Rest areas
  • Computer rooms
  • Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons)
  • Barrier-free universal design
  • Cafeteria/On-campus store
  • Free Wi-Fi for students

Entrance Exam for International Students

As at 01st 05 2025

Admission Policy of Institution
Link
Entrance examination provisions for international students
Available
Name of Procedures for International Admissions and Program
Examination for Admission on Recommendation for Overseas Residents・Master's Program (Division of Advanced Science and Technology)
Link
Examination for Admission on Recommendation for Overseas Residents・Doctoral Program (Division of Advanced Science and Technology)
Link
Examination for Admission on Recommendation for Overseas Residents・Master's Program (Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences)
Link
Examination for Admission on Recommendation for Overseas Residents・Doctoral Program (Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences)
Link
Consultation for Prospective Students Overseas
Special Arrangement on Admission for Persons with Disabilities
  • Other special measures such as use of walking sticks, hearing aids, wheelchairs, and specially made desks, etc.
Transfer within the Institution
Transfer from Another Institution
Options for Testing / Qualifications
Remarks
  • Online application available
  • Examination fees and other charges payable by credit card or online payment system
  • Exams offered outside Japan/interviews during admissions screening conducted abroad (including instances where applicants may come to Japan before receiving an admission decision)
  • Travel to Japan not required before admission procedure
Application Timing
May. / Nov.

Entrance Exam for All Students

Information on Selection Method (for All Students)

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

  • General
  • Recommendation (open recruitment, designated schools)
  • Special selection for working adults
  • Entrance examination provisions for international students
  • Ad-hoc Examination

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

  • General
  • Recommendation (open recruitment, designated schools)
  • Special selection for working adults
  • Entrance examination provisions for international students
  • Recommendation from attached school

Tuition and Fees

As at 01st 05 2025

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
Total Estimated Costs
1,756,030 yen
Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: yen
Second Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: yen
Link
Admission Fee
282,000 yen
Other Charges
First Year    2,430 yen
Link

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
Total Estimated Costs
2,473,020 yen
Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: yen
Second Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: yen
Third Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: yen
Link
Admission Fee
282,000 yen
Other Charges
First Year    3,620 yen
Link
Other Charges
First Year    2,430 yen
Link
Estimated Housing and Utilities Cost (Per Month)
15,000 yen
Estimated Food Cost (Per Month)
30,000 yen
Estimated Textbooks and Supplies Cost (Per Month)
6,000 yen
Fees Charged during Student Short-time Leave
no payment

Special Payment Arrangements

As at 01st 05 2025

Late Payment Plan
Available
Installment Payment Plan
Tuition Waivers
Student may Apply for Waiver or Reduction of Tuition
Link

Scholarships/Loans

Grants (All Students may Apply)
Available
Grants (All International Students may Apply)
Available Link
Loans (All Students may Apply)
Available Link
Details
Link
JASSO Website

Types of Professional Qualifications

For each acquirable professional qualification, the eligibility requirements such as prescribed curriculum or requirement for practical experience and the nationality requirement may differ.

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Total estimated costs

"Total estimated costs" is the total of tuition (maximum possible for first-year students × length of the course of study), entrance fees, other costs (lab fees, facility and equipment fees, student accident insurance for first-year students × length of the course of study), and main living expenses × 12 months × length of the course of study. Living expenses include housing expenses. NIAD-QE calculates a reference value of housing expenses based on the Campus Life Data Survey by University Co-op, which each university may change to reflect the actual conditions.

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Estimated Housing and Utilities Cost (Per Month)

Where there are several campuses, housing costs are calculated based on area the main campus is located in.

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Admission Fee

Fee charged when one is admitted as a qualified student and decides to be enrolled.

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MEXT Research Students Scholarship

  • Those who are enrolled in a master’s course, a doctoral course, or a professional graduate course at a graduate school.
  • Those who are conducting research in a specialized field at an undergraduate department, graduate school, institute attached to a university, etc. without the aim of completing the course, or who are receiving preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects prior to placement at the university, etc. (Excluding the Young Leaders Program(YLP) students or teacher training students.)
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Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs

  • Double Degree Program: Programs for which multiple diplomas are awarded by completing learning at Japanese and foreign institutions using the credit transfer system.
  • Joint Degree Program: Programs for a single diploma jointly awarded by two or more institutions based on cooperation established by Japanese and foreign institutions.
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Tuition Waivers

Tuition waivers may be entire or partial.

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Grants (All Students may Apply)

Scholarships may include loans and grants.
This part shows scholarships limited to students of this program. However, other scholarships may be available at the institutional level. Check the university’s website for details.

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Number of Spring Admissions

See the section on "entry timing" for the availability of admissions other than in the spring.

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Location Type

  • Metropolitan: Tokyo 23 Wards, Cities, of those population are more than 500,000, designated by the government decree
  • Urban: Cities in Tokyo Metropolitan (other than 23 wards), Cities in Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka and Hyogo Prefecture except for those designated as underpopulated areas by the act.
  • Suburban: Other areas than Metropolitan or Urban

The above classifications are a guide suggested by NIAD-QE; each university chooses the classification for its own campus.

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