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Doctoral degree application procedures

The doctoral degree application must be filed with the SDM Office. The procedures and requirements are outlined below.

1. Documents required for degree applications

2. Notes on the creation of documents to be submitted with applications

  • The download documents have been created in the formats required in the Keio University Degree Bylaws. Do not delete characters etc. from the documents, and complete them as described below.
  • All years indicated in documents (1)-(5) must be in Western calendar years.
  • Ensure consistency of paper titles in Documents (1)-(6) and between those documents and the proposal submitted by the primary examiner.
  • The name is to be the name of the person applying for the degree. Use the proper name, not a nickname.
    (Ex.: Use official kanji rather than abbreviated forms. This application is the basis for the diploma that will be awarded.)

(1) Degree application

  • In the parentheses ( ) in the 1st line of the application, fill in the type of degree (System Engineering or System Design and Management). Obtain the approval of your research supervisor in advance regarding the type of degree.
  • In the date column at the top of the application, fill in the date the application is submitted to the SDM Office.
  • Affix your official stamp when completed. Signatures are acceptable for non-Japanese nationals who do not have official stamps.

(2) Main paper abstract (Japanese)

  • In the "Report No." column at the top of the form, circle the appropriate designation (A or B) and leave the number portion blank.
  • If the paper or title is in a foreign language, fill in the foreign language title in the "Main paper title" column and include a translation in Japanese in parentheses.
  • The abstract should be roughly 1,000 characters.

(3) Main paper abstract (English)

  • The abstract should be roughly 300 words.

(4) Paper registration

  • "Remark 1" and "Remark 2" contain notes on the main paper. Note that "Remark 1" does not apply to the Graduate School of System Design and Management.
  • The "Paper Registration (Completion Guide)" contains standard orthography for relevant documents etc. This orthography may be changed if it is unsuitable for the research for which the degree is being sought. Consult with your Jury chair when modifying the orthography.
  • In the "Report No." column at the top of the form, circle the appropriate designation (A or B) and leave the number portion blank.
  • Secondary papers are not subject to degree examination in the Graduate School of System Design and Management. Indicate "0" as the number of copies and leave the column for secondary paper titles blank.
  • In the "relevant publications, etc." column, leave the number of copies blank and complete the rest of the information as shown in the sample.
  • If the "paper registration" requires two pages, indicate "(1/2)" in the margins on the first page and "(2/2)" in the margins on the second page. Do not use two-sided printing.

(5) Personal history

  • In the "Report No." column at the top of the form, circle the appropriate designation (A or B) and leave the number portion blank.
  • Use the same official stamp that is used for the "degree application." Signatures are acceptable for non-Japanese nationals who do not have official stamps.
  • Fill in the entry and completion dates as indicated below.

<If you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at Keio University>

(Admission date) Students entering in April, use April 1. Students entering in September, use September 22 (however, students who entered in September 2000, use September 26).
(Graduation / completion date) If you graduated from an undergraduate course in March, use March 31 for 1990 and earlier; use March 23 for 1991 and years thereafter.
If you completed graduate school, use March 31 for 1991 and earlier; use March 23 for 1992 and years thereafter.
For September graduations, use September 21 (however, use September 25 for September 2000 graduations)
Note: If you are enrolled in a doctoral course at Keio University at the time your personal history is submitted, fill in the doctoral course completion date as indicated below.
When completion is scheduled for March, "Completion expected on March 23;" if you are scheduled to leave after earning all of the required credits in March, use: "Scheduled to leave after earning all required credits on March 31"
When completion is scheduled for September, "Completion expected on September 21;" if you are scheduled to leave after earning all of the required credits in September, use: "Scheduled to leave after earning all of the required credits on September 21"

<If you graduated from an institution other than Keio University>

Use the date designated by the university.

(6) List of relevant publications, etc. (A4)

  • Submit separate printings of all published papers related to the main paper (copies accepted), copies of academic association presentation abstracts and other documents in an A4 file (ordinary paper file etc.) in the order listed in the paper registry, and include the document title and candidate's name on the front cover and the spine.

Submission of dissertation

Upon completion of the final examination and the granting of a degree, submit three copies of the bound and printed dissertation, an electronic file of the dissertation (for listing on KOARA), and the paper license agreement to the SDM Office by the deadline.

  • Paper license agreement
  • Binding format * Pending
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