Dental School

Policy for Acceptance of Students (Admission Policy)

The Dental School seeks individuals who have acquired the following abilities.

Profile of Prospective Students

The Dental School seeks individuals with the following qualities who have a clear sense of purpose to contribute to national health, welfare and nursing care as dentists, and who wish to contribute to the development of dental medicine, community healthcare, and furthermore international healthcare.

Abilities Expected of Prospective Students

【Implementation Ability】

Implementation ability to engage actively and with interest in all matters.

【Inquiry Ability】

Inquiry ability with strong curiosity and intellectual inquisitiveness in life sciences and health sciences.

【Communication Ability】

Communication ability to understand others and express oneself with empathy and a strong sense of ethics.

【Specialized Ability】

Specialized Ability with the fundamental academic skills necessary to adapt to advancing dental medicine.

【Liberal Arts Ability】

Liberal arts ability with strong intellectual curiosity that enables continuous learning.

Screening Policy

In order to secure a broad and diverse range of students, regardless of whether they are from the humanities or sciences, we will conduct entrance examinations with consideration of subject requirements, including multiple tests and different dates.

Screening Method

We will assess academic abilities and suitability for the Dental School through one or a combination of methods, such as academic tests, interviews, and document reviews. The academic tests will measure the foundational knowledge necessary for studying dentistry, while the interviews will evaluate ethical standards and communication skills as a healthcare professional. Additionally, in the statement of purpose and school reports, we will assess the applicant's enthusiasm, curiosity, and intellectual inquiry towards dental healthcare.

Screening Process

・General Entrance Examination

Applicants will be required to take the Common Test for University Admissions, covering 6 or 7 subject areas with 8 subjects, to assess their basic academic abilities at the high school graduation level. In the University-specific Subject Area Admission Test, Mathematics, Science (two subjects), and a Foreign Language (English) will be assessed to evaluate the understanding and application ability in subjects that form the foundation for studying dentistry. Additionally, an interview will be conducted to comprehensively evaluate the applicant's curiosity about dentistry, enthusiasm for contributing to dental healthcare, ethical standards as a healthcare professional, and communication skills essential for team-based healthcare.

・School Recommendation-Based Entrance Examination II (requiring the Common Test for University Admissions)

Applicants will be required to take the Common Test for University Admissions, covering 6 or 7 subject areas with 8 subjects, to assess their basic academic abilities at the high school graduation level. an essay will be used to evaluate logical thinking and expressive skills. Additionally, an interview will be conducted to comprehensively assess the applicant's curiosity about dentistry, enthusiasm for contributing to dental healthcare, ethical standards as a healthcare professional, and communication skills essential for team-based healthcare.

・Entrance Examination for Privately Financed International Students

Applicants will be required to take the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), including Japanese, Mathematics, and two science subjects, to assess their basic academic abilities at the high school graduation level. Additionally, the same examination questions as those used in the University-specific Subject Area Admission Test will be used to evaluate proficiency in English, Mathematics, and two science subjects. Furthermore, an interview will be conducted to comprehensively assess the applicant's Japanese language ability, curiosity about dentistry, enthusiasm for contributing to dental healthcare, ethical standards as a healthcare professional, and communication skills essential for team-based healthcare.

・International Baccalaureate (IB) Entrance Examination

Applicants will be comprehensively evaluated through a document screening and an interview. This evaluation will assess the foundational academic abilities necessary for studying dentistry, as well as the applicant's curiosity about the field, enthusiasm for contributing to dental healthcare, ethical standards as a healthcare professional, and communication skills essential for team-based healthcare.

・Others (Transfer Examination)

An entrance examination for transfer students who have graduated from a four-year university will be conducted. The selection process will involve a review of submitted documents to assess the applicant's foundational academic abilities and the background of their specialized education at their previous university. Additionally, applicants will be evaluated comprehensively through an essay and an interview, focusing on their logical thinking, expression skills, curiosity about dentistry, enthusiasm for contributing to dental healthcare, ethical standards as a healthcare professional, and communication skills essential for team-based healthcare.

Prior to Enrollment

Please ensure that you have acquired the fundamental academic skills necessary for learning a broad range of knowledge on dentistry in the Dental School. This field of study expects you to apply the knowledge you have gained to solve various problems and issues and to contribute your achievements to society. Therefore, strive to cultivate logical thinking and aim for continuous improvement.

Even if you have chosen physics and chemistry as your science subjects for the university entrance examination, it is expected that you have a basic understanding of biology. Since mastering a foreign language takes time, you should consistently aim to improve your English proficiency even before enrollment.