Graduate Program in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

At the graduate level, our mathematics and applied mathematics departments merge to form the Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering.

Graduate Admissions (Master's Program)

Students from the School of Fundamental Science and Engineering can advance internally through the departmental recommendation system if they list the department as their first choice. All other applicants to Japanese-based graduate programs must pass the general entrance examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to visit laboratories before applying for the general graduate entrance exam?

For doctoral program applicants, preliminary interviews with prospective advisors are mandatory. For master's program applicants, laboratory visits and preliminary faculty meetings are not required. However, many students choose to visit laboratories beforehand to discuss research topics with faculty and experience the laboratory atmosphere by talking with other students.

Can master's students do mathematically valuable research?

Absolutely. Undergraduate and master's students can achieve internationally recognized research results in mathematics and mathematical sciences. In fact, many papers by students in our departments have been accepted in prestigious international academic journals and international conferences. Some students with significant research achievements earn their master's degree in one or one and a half years instead of the usual two years.