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*Questions with the same content will be answered together.

University entrance common test

Q1.　Please tell me the average scores of test takers and successful candidates.

A1.　Our university websiteEntrance examination data and application status　Please check it as it is open to the public at.

Q2.　Does the Common University Entrance Examination have a two-stage selection process (cut-off)? If so, what is the cut-off score?

A2.　Our university does not conduct a two-stage selection process for the University Entrance Examination.

Q3.　What subjects are required?

A3.　Required subjects vary depending on the department, so please check the application requirements carefully.

Entrance Exam (Application Qualifications/English Language Qualifications)

Q1.　Is it okay to use a copy of my English qualifications?

A1.　It is okay to submit copies of English qualifications. Please note that even if you submit the originals, they will not be returned.

Q2.　I am thinking of applying to the Department of Marine Bioresources in the Faculty of Marine Life Sciences, but what level of Eiken exam do I need?

A2.　As an application requirement, we require a pre-2nd grade or higher Eiken certificate.

Q3.　Is it okay to take the Eiken test when I was in the third year of junior high school?

A3.　English qualifications can be used regardless of the year you took the exam, so it is fine if you have one from your third year of junior high school.

Q4.　Is it okay to take the Eiken test with a digital certificate?

A4.　Digital certificates will not be accepted, so please submit a copy of your paper certificate.

Q5.　When applying, I am thinking of using the Test in Practical English Proficiency as my English qualification.
What documents do I need to prepare to prove my English proficiency?

A5.　Please submit a copy (A4 size) of the certificate of passing that was sent to you.

Q6.　I have a school report issued to me after graduation. Is there an expiration date for the report when I apply?

A6.　There is no expiration date for the school report, but we cannot accept reports that have been opened. Please also note that we cannot accept reports that do not follow the new format prescribed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

Q7.　I would like to know how to submit my English qualifications.

A7.　When sending your application documents by mail, please enclose a copy of each English qualification certificate.

General selection (first half schedule, second half schedule)

Q1.　Will the average, highest, and lowest scores for the individual academic ability test be made public?

A1.　For the Faculty of Marine Life Sciences and the Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment, the average scores for the individual academic ability tests only are published on our university website.

Q2.　I am applying to the Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment. When I asked students at your university, I heard that it is possible to take the entrance exam for both the Department of Marine Environmental Science and the Department of Marine Resources and Energy. Is this actually possible? Also, is it possible to take the entrance exam for all departments within the same faculty as well?

A2.　In the Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment, students can specify their first and second choice departments for the general selection early and late examinations. However, please note that students cannot choose the order of their preferences for the Faculty of Marine Life Sciences and the Faculty of Marine Engineering.

Q3.　Where can I apply for the Fisheries Teacher Training Course? Also, will applying for the Fisheries Teacher Training Course affect my admission to the department?

A3.　When applying, you can select the Fisheries Teacher Training Course in the application system. Also, since the number of applicants for the Fisheries Teacher Training Course is limited, depending on the number of applicants, you may be accepted through the general admissions process rather than the Fisheries Teacher Training Course.

Q4.　Will there be one report for the first and second semesters? Or will there be two?

A4.　The survey report must be submitted for each schedule, so please submit one for the first and one for the second semester.

Q5.　What kind of questions will be asked?

A5.　Past exam questions from the past three years are available on our university website and in the library, so please check the questions and other information.

Q6.　Is it true that the answer sheet is blank?

A6.　We cannot answer any questions regarding the format of the answer sheet.

Q7.　Many students choose between physics and chemistry.

A7.　We cannot answer questions regarding elective courses.

Comprehensive and school recommendation selection

Q1.　Do grades matter when it comes to school-based recommendations?

A1.　As stated in the recruitment guidelines, selection will be made based on a multifaceted and comprehensive evaluation of the evaluation reports.

Q2.　Is it possible to find out the exam schedule and time limit for the Comprehensive Selection A for the Department of Marine Life Sciences, Faculty of Marine Life Sciences? Is it possible for students from other departments (such as general education departments) to take the school recommendation-based selection for the Department of Marine Life Sciences, Faculty of Marine Life Sciences, in addition to specialized and comprehensive departments?

A2.　Please check the application guidelines on our university website for details on the exam schedule, etc. Please also note that students from departments other than the Specialized Department and the General Department cannot take the exam for the school recommendation type selection for the Department of Marine Biological Resources.

Q3.　How will I be notified of the results of the first exam?

A3.　There are two ways to notify the results of the first exam: by publishing the exam numbers of successful candidates on the official website, or by notifying them through the application system.

Q4.　The application requirements for the comprehensive selection for the Faculty of Marine Engineering are CEFR A1 or above for English, but the EIKEN test also gives levels for each part (reading, listening, writing, speaking). Is it correct to understand that your school's standard is that an overall CEFR of A1 or above for all four skills is sufficient? Or is it enough if some parts meet the standards?

A4.　As you have stated, there is no problem in understanding that it is sufficient as long as the overall CEFR score for all four skills is A1 or above.

Q5.　I'm taking the comprehensive selection exam for the Faculty of Marine Engineering, and the mock lectures and assigned essays for the second selection are 80 minutes long. Will I be able to take notes during the lectures? Also, I'd like to know if I can write my essay while looking at those notes, or if I should memorize the mock lectures completely and then try to write the assigned essay.

A5.　Please note that we do not disclose whether or not memo paper is distributed during mock lessons and assigned essays.

Q6.　Last year, five students passed the comprehensive selection process for the Department of Marine Policy and Culture. How many of them were conditionally accepted? Or are those who passed the conditionally accepted process treated as general applicants?

A6.　We cannot answer questions regarding the number of conditionally accepted applicants, but as conditionally accepted applicants are those who have passed the comprehensive selection process, they are not included in the number of those who have passed the general selection process.

Q7.　What does it mean to be a conditional passer in the second comprehensive selection exam?
Does conditionally accepted mean some test takers or all test takers?
Also, if I am conditionally accepted, what percentage of the common test should I aim for?

A7.　Conditionally accepted applicants are a portion of those who have passed the University Entrance Examination for the Department of Marine Policy and Culture, and are eligible to take the general selection exam for the first or second term.Applicants will be required to take the required subjects and courses on the scheduled dates, and final results will be notified based on their scores. The required score for the Common University Entrance Examination will be announced when the results of the second selection are announced.

Q8TotalWhat level of grades are required for a combined recommendation?

A8.　Please note that required grades are not disclosed.

Others

Q1.　Where can I find information about the admission procedures? I'd like to know the deadlines and admission fees.

A1.　We will inform successful applicants individually about the admission procedures.click here. Please refer to the application guidelines for the enrollment procedure period.

Q2.　If I fail the common university entrance exam, can I make up for it by taking individual tests related to subjects?

A2.　The ratio of the Common University Entrance Examination to individual tests related to subjects and courses varies depending on the department, so departments with a higher weighting for the individual academic ability test have a greater chance of turning things around. For details, please check the recruitment guidelines on our university website.

Q3.　In the Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment, where students can apply to two departments at once, is it possible that someone with their second choice will be given priority even if their first choice is chosen based on their total score?

A3.　Generally, priority will be given to the first-choice department, but if the number of successful applicants for one department reaches its capacity, the remaining successful applicants for the other department will be considered in order of grades, regardless of the order of their preference.

Q4.　Which faculty and department should I apply to in order to enter the Cetology Laboratory?

A4.　The Cetacean Research Laboratory is a laboratory in the Department of Marine Environmental Science, so it would be a good idea to apply to the Department of Marine Environmental Science.

Q5.　The information request page on the university website does not list the 2026 Department and Faculty Guides for the Department of Marine Policy and Culture and the Department of Marine Environmental Science, so I am unable to request the information. When will they be ready?

A5.　The Department of Marine Environmental Sciences is creating a pamphlet for the entire Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment. Please note that the Department of Marine Policy and Culture will only be releasing a digital pamphlet this year.

Q6.　Can I get a PhD from this university?

A6.　Upon completing the second semester of the graduate school program at our university, you will be able to obtain a doctorate.

Q7.　Can you study penguins?

A7.　Although there are no faculty members at our university who primarily conduct research on penguins, we do have faculty members who conduct research on marine and biological environments in polar regions.

Q8.　If I am unable to turn off my smartphone on the day of the exam for some reason, is it possible to leave it somewhere?

A8.　If you are unable to turn off your smartphone, it can be stored at the testing center headquarters.

Q9.　Are there any conditions for using the dormitory?

A9.　There are no conditions for using the dormitory, but when recruiting, we will take into consideration the difficulty of commuting and the family's financial situation. For details, please check the dormitory recruitment guidelines.

Q10.　Will I be accepted if I am within the number of applicants?

A10.　If the number of applicants does not meet the criteria for successful applicants, there may be fewer successful applicants than the number of available positions.