Research Students (International Students)
Ehime University accepts students who wish to conduct research on specific specialized matters under guidance and education.
Applicants should refer to the application guidelines below.
Application Guidelines
qualifications of candidacy
University graduates (including those who expect to graduate by the time of admission) or those who are recognized as having equivalent or superior academic ability and who wish to study a specific subject in one of the above-mentioned faculties.
attention (heed)
- Those who are eligible to apply under the qualification of “those who are recognized as having equivalent or higher academic ability” are those who have applied for and been approved for the qualification in advance.
- Applicants who wish to apply for eligibility should notify the team in charge of the respective faculty.
Application Documents Acceptance Period
- For April enrollment: [First semester] Mid-February each year
- For October enrollment: [Second semester] Late July – early August
However, if you are applying from abroad and through an agent, the deadline is early to mid December for the first semester and early June for the second semester.
Applications by mail will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted in person or by proxy.
List of Required Documents for Application Procedures
| 1. Application form for admission | Prescribed form (photo attached) |
| 2. Resume | Prescribed form (photo attached) |
| 3. Graduation certificate | Form of the university from which you graduated |
| 4. Transcripts | Form of the university from which you graduated |
| 5. two (2) photographs | A photo of the applicant’s upper body, taken within 3 months prior to the application, without a cap. (Attach to the designated space on the application form and resume) |
| 6. Research Plan | prescribed form |
| 7. Letter of Acceptance | Prescribed form (for students or incumbents only) |
| 8. Letter of Assurance | Prescribed form (for students or incumbents only) |
| 9. Copy of certificate of residence or document that confirms status of residence and period of stay | Only for foreigners already residing in Japan |
| 10. Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
matriculation fee
84,600 yen (free of charge for those who have graduated or completed their studies at the University)
tuition fee
28,900 yen per month (173,400 yen per semester) (14,400 yen per month for those who have graduated or completed their studies at the University)
selection process
Selection will be made by the faculty committee of the department to which the applicant has applied, based on the documents submitted at the time of application.
Teams in charge of each department
Applicants applying to the Faculties of Law and Letters, Education, Social Co-creation, Science, and Engineering.
| Team in Charge | TEL | FAX | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Law and Letter Desk | 089-927-9221 | 089-927-9267 | Please refer to the application guidelines |
| Faculty of Education Desk | 089-927-9377 | 089-927-8304 | |
| Faculty of Collaborative Regional Innovation Desk | 089-927-9019 | 089-927-8176 | |
| Faculty of Science Team | 089-927-9546 | 089-927-9550 | |
| Faculty of Engineering Desk | 089-927-9690 | 089-927-9694 |
Those applying to School of Medicine
| Team in Charge | TEL | FAX | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate School Team, Academic Affairs Division | 089-960-5868 | 089-960-5133 | School of Medicine |
Applicants to the Faculty of Agriculture
| Team in Charge | TEL | FAX | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration Division Academic Affairs | 089-946-9806 | 089-941-4175 | Faculty of Agriculture |