Entrance Examination Schedule for Fall 2025 and 2026 Admission
Master's Course
Foreign nationals ( except for those holding Permanent Resident or Special Permanent Resident status in Japan) must complete the Pre-application procedure for the NAIST Entrance Examination written here.
| Graduate School (Admission Capacity) | Examination Options | Application Period | Examination Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science and Technology (390) |
1st Exam for Spring 2026 2nd Exam for Fall 2025 |
June 9-11, 2025 | July 7-12, 2025 | |
| 2nd Exam for Spring 2026 | September 29-October 1, 2025 | October 28-30, 2025 | ||
| 3rd Exam for Spring 2026 1st Exam for Fall 2026 |
February 2-4, 2026 | March 4, 2026 | ||
Doctoral Course
Foreign nationals ( except for those holding Permanent Resident or Special Permanent Resident status in Japan) must complete the Pre-application procedure for the NAIST Entrance Examination written here.
| Graduate School (Admission Capacity) | Examination Options | Application Period | Examination Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science and Technology (112) | 1st Exam for Spring 2026 2nd Exam for Fall 2025 |
July 22-24, 2025 | August 18-21, 2025 |
| 2nd Exam for Spring 2026 1st Exam for Fall 2026 |
January 19-21, 2026 | February 16-17, 2026 |
Examination category admission information
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