This is a preliminary notice regarding the application schedule for the Special Graduate Program (MEXT Scholarship / Non-Scholarship) for the 2026 intake. The detailed Application Guidelines will be released once preparations are complete.

1.Expected Release Date of Application Guidelines
The official Application Guidelines for the 2026 intake are scheduled to be published on our website on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The web pages scheduled for publication are as follows.
https://www.sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp/?page_id=443

2.Application Period (Planned)
The expected application period is as follows:
Application period: November 27, 2025 (Thu) – December 17, 2025 (Wed) (JST) Applicants must submit all required documents during this period. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

3.Deadline for Submission
Final deadline: December 17, 2025 (Wed), 17:00 (JST) All application materials, including recommendation letters and certificates, must arrive by the deadline.

4.Additional Notes
Details regarding eligibility, required documents, and application procedures will be provided in the official guidelines.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to review faculty information and contact potential supervisors as appropriate.
Please note that the schedule above is subject to change. Any updates will be announced on this website.

If you have any questions, please contact the Academic Affairs Unit, Faculty of Science Office after the official guidelines are posted.

Contact
Telephone: (098) 895 8595 (international: 81 98 895 8595)
Facsimile: (098) 895 8587 (international: 81 98 895 8587)
E-mail: rggakmu☆acs.u-ryukyu.ac.jp（Replace “☆” with “@” when sending e-mail to this address.）
Postal Address:
Academic Affairs Unit (Faculty of Science), Graduate School of Engineering and Science, University of the Ryukyus 1 Senbaru Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0213 Japan