❓️ What should I write in the "Research Theme" field?

🎯 Who is this for?

International students applying to Japanese universities who see a "Research Theme" field in their online application form.

❓ Question

What should I write in the "Research Theme" field?

✅ Answer

Please follow these guidelines based on your status:

• For CoE applications (before entering Japan):

  • If you will enroll as a graduate student (Master’s, PhD) or Research Student → Write your research theme.

  • If you will enroll as an exchange student or another type of student → Write “None” if you don’t have a theme.

• For Extension of Stay applications (already in Japan):

  • If you are currently a graduate student (Master’s, PhD) or Research Student → Write your research theme.

  • If you are currently an exchange student or another type of student → Write “None” if you don’t have a theme.

📝 Additional Information 

• The Research Theme is expected for graduate and research students to provide one.

• The maximum character limit is 255 characters. Please keep your entry within this limit.

How to Proceed

• If you have a research theme → write it clearly.

• If you don’t have one → write “None” and move on.

Important Notes

• Graduate and research students are expected to have a research theme.

• Other students are not required to enter a research theme.

💡 Tips

• If you are unsure how to phrase your research theme, keep it simple and use the same wording you submitted to your university.

• If your theme is very long, summarize it to stay within the 255-character limit.

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