The Graduate School of Science at Nagoya University underwent organizational restructuring in April 2022. As part of this reorganization, a new educational and research framework has been established, consisting of 14 courses loosely coordinated according to specialization under the single major of Science.

This restructuring aims to promote integrated and interdisciplinary research that transcends the boundaries of the previous three majors. On the other hand, faculty members are organized into three areas: physical sciences, materials, and chemical and life sciences, from the perspective of undergraduate education.

Faculty members in these three areas collaborate across boundaries, depending on the course, to provide education to graduate students through cutting-edge research.

Upon enrollment, students spend the first six months without specifying a course, taking courses primarily in graduate education subjects and learning basic research techniques in the laboratory determined at the time of acceptance. In August, students submit their desired course assignments. After the course is assigned, they select two co-advisors from different laboratories within the course and proceed with their research. By selecting co-advisors from different laboratories, students are encouraged to engage in collaborative and integrative research.

There are two routes to admission to the Department of Chemistry (Materials and Chemical Biology Area) of the Science Major.

In the Department of Chemistry (Materials and Chemical Biology Area), we believe that diversity, including the composition of graduate students from various universities and faculties and the presence of students with diverse backgrounds, is of utmost importance. We value gender balance and other forms of diversity. Therefore, we offer comprehensive selection for applicants from external institutions (other universities, faculties, and departments), aiming to open our doors to students specializing not only in chemistry but also in physics, biology, engineering, agriculture, and other fields.

Since the entrance examination for the academic year 2014 has been changed to replace the English written examination with an English proficiency test (TOEFL or TOEIC), we have actively worked to flexibly adapt the entrance examination questions. By reforming the entrance examination from various perspectives, we aim to create an even more open entrance examination system.

We believe that these efforts will lead to further activation of the Department of Chemistry at Nagoya University and strengthen its quality. Therefore, we hope that more students will take on this challenge.

*Starting from 2022, we have introduced online application submissions. Before applying, please ensure you have the necessary devices such as a computer and printer, a valid email address, a facial photo, a payment method, and all required documents. Additionally, please register for a My Page account before applying. Please allow enough time for the application process. We will send important information regarding the entrance examination via email. Make sure to use an email address that you can easily access and that will not be changed or deleted.

*The recruitment details and selection methods may vary depending on the year. Please make sure to check the ‘Recruitment Guidelines’ for the year you wish to apply before taking the examination. The ‘Recruitment Guidelines’ are typically published on the Faculty of Science website around late April each year.

〉Here are the research laboratories and groups in the Department of Chemistry (Materials and Chemical Biology Area).

〉The Faculty of Science website (entrance examination information) is here.