[Important Notice]

Important Information for Candidates Who Have Passed the Internal Selection
All candidates who have passed the internal selection at the University of Yamanashi have been officially nominated to MEXT. At present, all applications are under final review by MEXT. Please note that the university is not able to provide any updates regarding the selection results at this stage.

According to the standard schedule, the official results are expected to be announced by MEXT between late June and early July. Once the university receives the official notification, successful candidates (in most cases, all nominees) will be contacted promptly.

After the notification, the university will conduct a formal admission process, including an interview. This procedure is required for enrollment and is generally conducted shortly after the announcement. As part of this process, successful candidates will be required to promptly submit an application for admission.

Please note that most of the required application documents can be substituted with those already submitted for the MEXT nomination. Detailed instructions will be provided in the application guidelines, which are scheduled to be published in early May.

We kindly ask all candidates to refrain from individual inquiries regarding the status of their application, as we are unable to provide additional information before the official results are released.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. (March 23, 2026, modified March 24, 2026)

Notifications of Document Screening Results were Sent
The notification of the document screening results was sent to all applicants at around 18:41 (JST) on January 23, 2026. However, we have been informed that some of these emails may have been delivered to spam or junk folders. If you have not yet found the notification, please check the spam/junk folder of the email account that you registered in your application. (Jan. 24, 2026)

Approximate Calculation of Academic Grade Point Coefficient (MEXT Standard)

Academic Grade Point Coefficient =
{(Credits with marks 80–100 × 3) + (Credits with marks 70–79 × 2) + (Credits with marks 60–69 × 1) + (Credits with marks ≤59 × 0)}  divided by  (Total registered credits counted for this calculation)

Note 1: If a letter grade spans multiple ranges, the lower MEXT score (3,2,1,0) will be used.
Note 2: Only grades available at the time of application will be used.
Note 3: Courses with non-standard grades (e.g., I, P, X, etc.) are excluded from both the numerator and the denominator.
Note 4: The coefficient is truncated at the second decimal place (round down).
Reference: https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/boshu/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2017/12/07/1399198_4_1.pdf
(Jan. 16, 2026)

Application Form was closed
Application form was closed at 17:00 JST January 15, 2026 as scheduled. Thank you very much for your applications. The document screening results will be notified on January 23, 2026. (Jan. 15, 2026)

Addressing Inconsistency on this Web Site Note
We noticed an inconsistency in the NOTE below regarding the submission timing of Form 5 (Application Form). Form 5 is listed as a required document; however, due to this inconsistency, some applications may not include Form 5. Therefore, applications will be screened fairly, and no applicant will be disadvantaged solely because Form 5 is missing at this stage. Accordingly, no action is needed at this time.

To prevent any missing documents, applicants who pass the document screening will be asked to resubmit all required documents, including Form 5, at the next stage.
(Jan. 15, 2026)

Please Contact Only One Faculty Member
For a fair and smooth screening process, please contact one faculty member only at a time, as instructed.
We have recently confirmed a case where an applicant contacted multiple faculty members in parallel despite this instruction, and we have decided not to accept that applicant.
If you contact multiple faculty members at the same time, your inquiry/application may be declined. Please follow the stated procedure.
Thank you for your cooperation.
(Dec. 27, 2025)

Guidelines for Potential Master’s and PhD Students
Please download and read the unofficial guidelines for potential graduate students carefully before applying. It contains a private overview by Prof. Dr. M. Hanawa regarding readiness before application.
[ Download the Guidelines (PDF) Here ]
(Dec. 13, 2025)

Official Explanatory Material
Please download and read the official explanatory PDF carefully before applying. It contains crucial details regarding additional required documents for PhD applicants, specific email rules for contacting supervisors, and scholarship conditions.
[ Download the Explanatory Material (PDF) Here ]
(Dec. 11, 2025)

Dates of  the On-site Briefing Sessions  (Updated)
PUST: December 14, 2025 (Time & Venue is TBD)
KU: December 17, 2025 (10:00 AM @  Urban & Rural Planning (URP) Discipline, Khulna University)
KUET: December 21, 2025 (Time & Venue is TBD)
(Dec. 11, 2025)

On-site Briefing Sessions in Bangladesh

We are planning to hold on-site briefing sessions at KUET (Khulna University of Engineering and Technology), Khulna University (KU), and PUST (Pabna University of Science and Technology) in December 2025. Detailed dates and venues will be announced on this page soon. However, the feasibility strongly depends on security within Bangladesh.　（Nov. 26, 2025）

2. Features of the Program

Students will belong to either the Department of Computer Science (CS) or Department Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EE) course.

• Interdisciplinary Curriculum: CS students will take EE courses (e.g., Device Engineering), and EE students will take AI courses (e.g., Machine Learning) to gain dual expertise.

• Field Research: Practical problem-solving projects in collaboration with partner universities and local communities.

• Japanese Language Education: Intensive Japanese courses are provided to help students achieve JLPT N2 level by graduation.

3. Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Nationality: Nationals of countries designated by MEXT, with a priority on Southwest Asia (e.g., Bangladesh) and ASEAN (e.g., Malaysia, Thailand).

2. Age: Generally under 35 years old at the time of enrollment.

3. Academic Background:

   • For Master's: Hold a Bachelor's degree.

   • For Doctoral: Hold a Master's degree.

4. Academic Performance: Have a GPA of 2.30 or higher (on a 3.0 scale) in their most recent academic program.

5. Language Proficiency:

   • • English: CEFR B2 equivalent or higher (e.g., TOEFL iBT 72+, IELTS 5.5+).

     • Or graduation from a bachelor (or master) course taught in English.

4. Scholarship Benefits

• Monthly Allowance: Approx. 146,000 JPY (Master's) / 147,000 JPY (Doctoral) .
  (2 years for Master's course, 3 years for PhD course, NO EXTENTION) 

• Tuition Fee: Full waiver (Entrance fee and tuition).

• Travel Expenses: Round-trip airfare to/from Japan.

5. How to Apply

Step 1: Find a Potential Supervisor

Crucial: Before applying, you must consult with a potential supervisor at the University of Yamanashi to discuss your research plan. Applicants are required to obtain informal consent (pre-approval) regarding their research plan from the potential supervisor prior to submission. Without the consent, the application would be rejected at the document screening. Also, refer to the faculty member list at the end of this document to find your potential supervisor.

Important Notes for Contacting Potential Supervisors:

• Email Subject Line: You MUST start your email subject with "2026 AAIEE YOURNAME". Otherwise, your email may not be noticed. (e.g., 2026 AAIEE MASANORI HANAWA). 

• Winter Holiday: The university will be closed from December 27, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Please expect delays in responses during this period.

Step 2: Download the Application Formats

Download Application Formats: Please download the official MEXT formats (FORM 5: Application Form, FORM 6: Field of Study and Research Program Plan) from the link below:

[ Download Link to blank MEXT Forms ]

Step 3: Submit Application Documents

Please submit the following documents via the Application Form below by January 15th, 2026. Google account is required to apply.  

• Required Documents (all in PDF format, Strict filename rule is in the explanatory material):

  1. CV (Curriculum Vitae) (Format Free)

  2. Academic Transcripts (Undergraduate (for Master’s), Undergraduate & Graduate (for Doctor’s) 

  3. Graduation Certificate (or Certificate of Expected Graduation) 

  4. (FORM 5) Application Form

  5. (FORM 6) Field of Study and Research Plan (must be acknowledged by the prospective supervisor)

  6. Recommendation Letter from a Dean or above at your current university (Format Free)

  7. Certificate of Language Proficiency

ž   Score record of English test (TOEFL, IELTS, etc. taken after January 2024) or a certificate proving that the medium of instruction at the university was English.

ž   Applicants who have graduated from a program taught in English are exempted from submitting a test score (An evidence may be requested later)

• 7. Copy of Passport (PDF format)

  8. Only for PhD Applicants (Mandatory Additional Documents): In addition to the above common documents with Master Applicants, PhD applicants MUST submit the following documents to prove readiness and research ability. (Details are in the Explanatory PDF).

• Research Portfolio (Max 4 pages, Format Free) 

• Technical Summary (300-400 words, Format Free)

• Statement of Readiness (300-600 words, Format Free): Must include self-motivation and self-management strategies (financial, mental health, risk awareness).

NOTE:
In addition to the documents listed above, several additional forms required by MEXT (such as the Application Form, Medical Certificate, Summary of Thesis, and Travel Expense Agreement) will need to be submitted only after the online interview, if the applicant is selected as a recommended candidate.
Details and templates for these additional documents will be provided individually at that stage.

[Link to Application Form (Google Forms)]

6. Selection Process

1. 1. 1. Document Screening: Based on GPA, research plan, and language scores.

      2. Notification: Jan 23, 2026

      3. Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview (presentation and Q&A) by late January 2026 (Expected Online Interview Dates: Jan 27-29, 2026).
         (No scheduling negotiations. Failure to attend means disqualification.)

      4. Final Recommendation: Successful candidates (max. 8) will be recommended to MEXT.

7. Contact

CS: Prof. Dr. Kentaro Go

EE: Prof. Dr. Masanori Hanawa

Note: Their email addresses are found in the list below.

8. Faculty Member List