Enrollment guide (English version)

Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences.
Master Course for Biomedical Sciences Entrance Guidance
1.Term of Study

Master’s Program: two years (at least)

2.Requirement for completion

The student is required to register for at least two years in this course, receive the guidance for research of medical science, and to master thirty units of the compulsory subjects.

3.Presentation of Diplomas

Niigata University confers the degree of Master of Biomedical Science on the student satisfying the above conditions (see Section 3) and passing both his/her thesis for master and graduation examination.

4.Fees
  • (1)Entrance Fee : \282,000(estimated)
  • (2)Tuition Fee : \535,800 per year(estimated)
5.Exemption and Reduction of Entrance Fee

The student can be exempted from the total or one-half of entrance fee upon our selection if one applies at the entrance procedures. One of the following conditions must be satisfied:

  • (1)The student who has serious financial difficulties and excellent academic records.
  • (2)The student who has serious difficulties to pay the entrance fee because the person who bears school expenses, i.e., the guarantor dies, or because the student oneself or the guarantor suffers a disaster within a year prior to the entrance.
  • (3)Applicants deemed by the University as having circumstances or reasons comparable to those mentioned above.
6.Exemption and Reduction of Tuition Fee

The student can be exempted from the total or one-half of tuition fee upon our selection if one applies after the entrance. One of the following conditions must be satisfied

  • (1)The student who has serious financial difficulties and excellent academic records.
  • (2)The student who has serious financial difficulties to pay the tuition fee because the person who bears school expenses, i.e., the guarantor dies, or because the student oneself or the guarantor suffers a disaster within half year prior to the date of payment of tuition fee (in case of new students; within a year prior to the entrance.)
  • (3)Applicants deemed by the University as having circumstances or reasons comparable to those mentioned above.
7.Student Loan System(excluding International Students.)

Japan Student Services Organization offers the loan of money for the student who is excellent in one’s academic record and personality but cannot afford school expense because of one’s financial problems. The amount per month is following.
Considering the academic records, the ability of research, and financial situation of the applicant based on their application, Niigata University recommends the qualified students. Japan Student Services Organization finally decides the recipients through our recommendation.

  •  The allowance per month (2015)
  •  The first type: choice of \50,000 88,000
  •  The second type: choice of \50,000 80,000 100,000 130,000 and 150,000
8.Presentation of Diplomas

Niigata University confers the degree of Master of Biomedical Science on the student satisfying the above conditions (see Section 3) and passing both his/her thesis for master and graduation examination.

Contact Information
Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Administration Office Student Affairs Branch
Asahimachi-dori 1-chome 757 banchi,Chuo-ku,Niigata 951-8510 ,JAPAN
Phone: +81-25-227-2017, FAX: +81-25-227-0750
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