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Q&A regarding entrance exams
About Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
- Please tell me the dates for this year's entrance exam.
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The entrance exam dates will be decided at the beginning of the academic year.Undergraduate entrance examination schedule or sending us a message on Admission Information
Entrance Exams in General
- Where are the exam locations?
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Faculty of Marine Life Sciences/Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment: will be held at our Shinagawa campus.
Faculty of Marine Engineering: The course will be held at our Etchujima campus.
- Can you tell me about the trends in entrance exam questions and how to prepare for them?
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The trend of entrance exam questions isPast questionPlease take a look and find a study method that suits you best.
- Are there any past questions?
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For undergraduate entrance exams, the exam questions have been copyrighted and are available on the website. For details, here.Please see here. The past three years' worth of exam questions are available, and questions from earlier years are not available. In addition, the past three years' worth of entrance exam questions (only the questions) are available in the university's library.
*We do not mail questions or sample answers individually.
*Due to copyright permission periods, materials may only be posted on the website for one year. The library has three years' worth of materials.
- Please tell me the number of applicants and the application ratio.
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entrance exam statisticsIt is published in
- What are the target scores for the general selection common university entrance test and individual exam?
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Admission information disclosureThe highest, lowest, and average scores of successful applicants are posted on the page, so please refer to it.
- Can I request disclosure of my entrance exam results?
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Admission information disclosureThe application procedure for disclosure of individual grades is posted on the website.
- Could you send me a pamphlet for prospective students?
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here.Please request information from the page.
- How can I request the admissions selection guidelines and student recruitment requirements?
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Admissions selection guidelines and student recruitment guidelines can be viewed on the website. They are not published in paper form. For details,Admission Information
About online applications and applications
- Can I apply online before the application period?
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It is possible to register your personal page on the application site, but application registration can only be done during the online application period.
- I would like to cancel my application after paying the application fee. Can I get a refund?
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The application fee will be refunded only in the following cases:
① If you have paid the application fee but have not submitted the application documents or your application has not been accepted
(XNUMX) If you mistakenly paid the examination fee twice
3) If it is discovered after the application has been accepted that the applicant is ineligible
Applicants eligible for a refund will be notified of the refund procedure after the application period ends.
- I don't have a printer, can I still apply?
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After completing your application registration and payment of the examination fee, you will need to print out your application documents, including the application form. Please use the printing services at convenience stores, etc.
- If I realize I made an error in the information I entered after submitting my application, can I change it?
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Once your application has been registered, you will not be able to make any changes to it. Please contact the Admissions Division, Admissions Section 1.
If your application form and other documents have not yet been sent: Please contact the Admissions Division and make the necessary corrections, then print out the corrected application form and other documents and submit them by mail.
If you have already sent out your application form, etc., the Admissions Department will make the necessary corrections. Please let us know the details of the corrections.
*Once your application documents have been accepted, you will not be able to change your desired faculty/department or elective subjects.
- Please let me know if your application documents have been received by the Admissions Division.
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We cannot answer individual questions regarding the arrival status of your application documents. Please use the tracking number obtained from the post office when you sent your documents to Japan Post.Postal tracking servicePlease enter it and check.
- The eligibility to apply is a high school graduation certificate. Do I need to submit a transcript from this year, or can I submit one from a previous year?
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It is acceptable for the transcript to be from a previous year. However, if you were exempted from taking the high school graduation certification exam due to the completion of subjects at a high school, etc., you must also submit the transcript or school report from the high school etc. for the exempted subjects.
- The retention period for my school report and transcript has expired, so my alma mater will not issue them to me. What should I do?
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If a school transcript cannot be prepared, please submit a "Transcript of Academic Record" and a "Statement of Reason for Not Issuing a School transcript (issued by the school)." If a school transcript cannot be prepared, please submit a "Graduation Certificate," a "Certificate of Credit Acquisition," and a "Statement of Reason for Not Issuing a School transcript (issued by the school)."
- Do I need to submit a medical certificate when applying to the Faculty of Marine Engineering?
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You do not need to submit a medical certificate when applying. If you are applying to the Department of Maritime Systems Engineering and the Department of Marine Electronic and Mechanical Engineering,Confirmationmust be submitted in advance.
- I am thinking of taking the entrance exam for the Department of Marine Systems Engineering or the Department of Marine Electronics and Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Marine Technology, but I do not meet the standard for the color vision test in the health examination. Will this hinder my application? Also, shipboard training is compulsory after admission, but will this prevent me from advancing to the next grade?
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The medical examination criteria will not be asked at the time of application, and will not affect the exam. If you are aiming to become a navigator or engineer after enrollment, the shipboard training is a compulsory subject, but if you are unable to take the shipboard training because you do not meet the medical examination criteria, you can take alternative subjects.
Exam day
- Can I go off campus to buy lunch?
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Yes, you can. Please be sure to carry your admission ticket and valuables with you when you go outside the campus.
- Is the Co-op open?
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Varies depending on test date. Business days here.
- If I drive to the test center, is there parking available?
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In principle, please use public transportation. Also, since there is no parking lot, please use a nearby paid parking lot.
- Can you recommend accommodation for me to use when taking university entrance exams?
University entrance common test
- Please tell me the exam subjects and scoring.
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The subjects and marks required for the exam are:Admission InformationAs stated in.
- Mathematics C is listed as one of the entrance examination subjects, but is it necessary to take Mathematics C in high school?
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In the general selection process, there are no requirements for applicants regarding high school subjects, so even if you have not taken Mathematics C in high school, you can still take the exam, but questions may be asked from the scope of Mathematics C. (For details, seeAdmission InformationPlease confirm)
- The University Entrance Examination has multiple choice questions in Mathematics II, B, and C. Are there any questions that must be specified?
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There are no multiple choice questions.
- Is it possible to take the University Entrance Examination Science section with basic subjects or subjects without a basic subject?
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Depending on the department, there are some departments where you cannot take the exam with basic subjects. For details,Admission Information
English Qualifications
- Is there a priority for English proficiency test scores?
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No, you may submit either score.
*This will be used to determine pass/fail results only for the transfer examination for the Department of Food Production Science, Faculty of Marine Life Sciences.
- If my English proficiency test score is significantly higher than the benchmark, will I receive any additional points or gain any other advantage in the exam?
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There is no advantage to be gained.
*This will be used to determine pass/fail results only for the transfer examination for the Department of Food Production Science, Faculty of Marine Life Sciences.
- Can I submit scores from a group test?
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Submission of group test scores is also accepted, but only if the applicant's school is the administering organization.
- I am currently in my third year of high school, but I already passed the Eiken Grade Pre-3 in my third year of junior high school. Will I be allowed to take the exam if I submit the certificate of passing in my third year of junior high school?
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Yes, it is accepted. There is no problem even if you obtained it during junior high school.
- I am applying to the Faculty of Marine Engineering. Is English language qualification required?
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The Faculty of Marine Technology does not require English language qualifications as an application qualification for the General Selection, Privately-Funded International Student Entrance Examination, and Transfer Admission Examination (Academic Ability). However, English language qualifications are required for the Comprehensive Selection and Transfer Admission Examination (Recommendation).Admission Information
- Is there an expiration date for scores etc.?
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There is no expiration date for either group tests or public tests. For group tests (TOEIC-IP, TOEFL-ITP), the test date does not matter as long as the high school to which the applicant belongs is the administering organization.
- How do I submit my English qualification documents?
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It depends on your English qualifications.Admission Information
- There are various types of English qualifications required for application, but is it possible to apply if I only have the Eiken Grade Pre-2 qualification?
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If you have any of the English qualifications listed in the recruitment guidelines, you will be eligible to apply, so you can apply even if you only have the Eiken Grade Pre-2 certificate.
- Do I need to submit the original English proficiency certificate?
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Please submit a copy (A4 size) instead of the original. There is no need to provide proof of the original.
* Original documents cannot be returned once they are submitted.
- Regarding the English language qualification requirements for application, is IELTS Academic or General?
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Either test is acceptable as long as you have a Test Report Form ready.
- Will a certificate of failure to pass the Eiken Grade Pre-1 exam be accepted?
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Faculty of Marine Life Sciences and Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment (Comprehensive Selection, School Recommendation Selection, General Selection): A certificate of failure to pass the Eiken Grade Pre-1 exam cannot be used. Please submit a certificate of passing the Eiken Grade 2 or Pre-2 exam. It does not matter when you obtained it.
Faculty of Marine Engineering (Transfer Examination, Comprehensive Selection Only): You can apply with a failing certificate of any grade, as long as you meet the required score.
General selection
- How many students choose to take optional subjects (physics, chemistry, biology) in the first semester exams each year? Also, are there any recommended optional subjects for science?
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The number of applicants for each elective subject in the general selection (first semester) is not disclosed. In the Faculty of Marine Life Sciences and the Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment, the scores of the individual academic achievement tests are converted into standard deviation values, so there is no advantage or disadvantage depending on the subjects you select.
- Can I still get some points even if I don't answer all the questions on the individual academic ability test?
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The score for each question in the individual academic ability test is not disclosed.
- What is standard deviation conversion?
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Standard deviation conversion is a method of calculating the score of exam subjects into a standard deviation. We use our own calculation method, but we do not disclose the specific calculation method.
*Only the Faculty of Marine Life Sciences and the Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment conduct this procedure. The Faculty of Marine Engineering applies a weighting to the raw scores to make the assessment.
- The individual academic achievement test consists of five main questions, each worth 50 points, but the total is now 150 points. Does this mean that the points will be compressed?
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The scores of the University Entrance Common Test and Individual Academic Ability Test for the Faculty of Marine Life Sciences and the Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment are converted into standard deviation values ??and weighted according to the weighting. Since the weighting varies depending on the department,Admission InformationPlease check here. Please note that the method for converting the deviation score is not disclosed.
- I would like to know the size of the answer sheet for the individual academic achievement test.
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The size of the answer sheet is not disclosed.
- In the individual academic ability test for the Faculty of Marine Engineering, is there any significant difference between selecting and not selecting Math III?
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Some of the mathematics questions in the general selection for the Faculty of Marine Engineering are multiple choice questions, and the questions you answer will differ depending on whether you choose Math III or not, but you will not be at an advantage or disadvantage depending on which questions you answer.
- In mathematics or physics exams, is it okay to find the answer using a calculation method outside the scope of the test, such as Math III?
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The scope of the questions will be as specified in the recruitment guidelines, but it is acceptable to use calculation methods outside the scope of the questions when solving the questions.
- How many people are applying to Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology for both the first and second semesters?
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We do not disclose the number of applicants who applied to our university for either the first or second semester.
Comprehensive Selection and School Recommendation Selection
- I have a question about the application qualifications (6) for the Department of Marine Life and Environmental Sciences Comprehensive Selection A (General). How do I take elective subjects at school in order to be considered as having taken two subjects?
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You will need to have taken (or have taken) two or more science subjects that are not core subjects (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science).
For example, if the elective subjects are Basic Biology, Basic Physics, Biology, and Physics, you will be eligible to apply if you have taken two subjects, Biology and Physics.
- I am considering applying through the school recommendation system, but what kind of extracurricular activity achievements do I need to have?
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There are no requirements regarding the applicant's achievements in extracurricular activities, so if you can get a recommendation from the school principal, you can apply.
- Can I apply for both the comprehensive selection process, the school recommendation selection process, and the general selection process?
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It is possible to apply for both the comprehensive and general selection, and the school recommendation and general selection. It is possible to apply for both the comprehensive and school recommendation selection only if the exam dates do not overlap. However, if you are accepted after applying for both, you will be enrolled in the faculty or department that you were accepted to first.
- Are there any dress codes for the interview?
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There is no dress code.
- What kind of questions will I be asked in the job interview?
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The content of the questions will not be made public.
- The application guideline states that there will be pre-enrollment training, but is this something that can be completed at home? Do I need to go to the university to complete the procedures and receive this pre-enrollment training?
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Pre-enrollment education is a correspondence course, and you can complete the process from application to attendance at home. In addition, some faculties and departments have pre-enrollment orientations, which are held face-to-face or online. Details will be provided after you have been accepted.
About university tours and open campuses
- Can I tour the university?
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You can freely visit both the Shinagawa and Etchujima campuses. Except for some buildings, you cannot enter the buildings. Please note that the policy may change, so please check the policy for visits at any time. here.Please check before visiting.
- When is the open campus?
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The Faculty of Marine Life Sciences and the Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment are holding a summer open campus at the Shinagawa Campus, and the Faculty of Marine Technology is holding a summer open campus at the Etchujima Campus. Details and application methods will be announced at any time. here.Please verify.
University overview and educational content
- Please tell me about what is studied and researched in each faculty and department.
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Please see the following pages for the content of each faculty and department. The brochures for each faculty and department also list the research content of each faculty member, so please use them as a reference when choosing a department. here.more possible.
- School of Marine Life Science
- School of Marine Technology
- Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment
- What qualifications can I obtain?
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Although it varies depending on the faculty and department, you can obtain qualifications such as a junior high school or high school teaching license (science, fisheries, merchant marine, or industry), a curator, a maritime license (a qualification required for obtaining a license), a ship sanitation manager, a food sanitation manager, or a food sanitation inspector. For details, here.
- What is the Fisheries Teacher Training Course in the Faculty of Marine Life Sciences?
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This course is designed to systematically train teachers at high schools related to fisheries and oceans (fisheries high schools) nationwide. It is easier to obtain a fisheries education staff license (teaching license).
In addition, if you apply to the fisheries teacher training course, you will first be screened as an applicant for the fisheries teacher training course and then successful candidates will be determined, making it a very attractive course for students who aim to obtain a fisheries teaching license.
For details, please check the description of the fisheries teacher training course in each application guideline.
- Please tell me what the training involves.
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The Faculty of Marine Life Sciences, Faculty of Marine Technology, and Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment each have their own distinctive training programs. In their first year, students will experience cruising (on-board training) on ??a training ship owned by the university during the Freshman Seminar or orientation. In addition, as part of the curriculum of each department, they will conduct experiments and training at the stations of the Aquatic Science Field Education and Research Center in Chiba, Shizuoka, and Yamanashi.Guidebook for examineesYou can find more details by searching the syllabus for the subject names listed in the "Examples of Courses Learned Over Four Years" section of the "Courses to be Learned Over Four Years" section.
- Please tell me about your career paths after graduation (job placements, further education, etc.).
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Although it varies depending on the undergraduate department, looking at the university as a whole, the number of students going on to graduate schools is increasing.
Graduate school advancement rate, employment rate, and main places of employment for each department areGuidebook for examinees” for details.
Student Dormitory
- I would like to know about the atmosphere of the dormitory and the facilities provided.
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Regarding the atmosphere and facilities of the student dormitory, here.
*The current student dormitory (Hotaka Dormitory) will cease use in March 2026 (Reiwa 8).
The dormitory application period for 2025 will be from April 2025 to March 4.
Regarding the international mixed dormitory (tentative name) scheduled to start operation on April 2026, 4, here.
- When will I be notified of the results of my dormitory application and acceptance? Also, in addition to income, does the distance from home also take into consideration when deciding whether to accept a dormitory?
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The application period for student dormitories is as follows: here.Please refer to the "Information about Student Dormitories" page for the selection method.Dormitory application guidelines
