Faculty of Engineering Comprehensive Selection SAIL Entrance Examination
We would like to introduce the "SAIL Entrance Exam", a comprehensive selection process for Faculty of Engineering.
Purpose of SAIL Entrance Examination
The University has developed and implemented its own educational program, the SAIL Program, to guide highly motivated students who are good at science and mathematics and have the ability to solve problems into excellent researchers and professionals.
Faculty of Engineering Department of Biotechnology and Life Science The SAIL entrance examination (comprehensive selection) is conducted to select students suitable for the SAIL program in the fields of bioengineering at Department of Biomedical Engineering, biomedical engineering at , natural sciences at Department of Applied Physics and Chemical Engineering, mechanical systems engineering and natural sciences at Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, and information engineering and electrical and electronic engineering at Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
In the SAIL entrance examination, applicants who have been actively engaged in the above fields are exempted from the University Entrance Test and the Individual Achievement Test, and are evaluated comprehensively based mainly on reports on the results of their activities, interview results, and the content of their research papers.
SAIL Program Philosophy
The SAIL program is aimed at high-potential high school students who want to study science and mathematics, and aims to develop the ability to go beyond existing frameworks, integrate and develop multiple fields, and pioneer new fields. The educational program includes four abilities necessary for students to set out as scientists and engineers (SAIL):
1. Study Ability
2. Analysis
3. Innovative Design
4. Logical Presentation
This is set as the first to third year of the bachelor's degree program, with the aim of cultivating talent that will be highly valued not only as researchers but also as innovative professionals in the industry.
Application Requirements
Those who meet all of the following criteria:
(1) Those who have excellent academic achievements
The Applicant Evaluation Form (Department of Biotechnology and Life Science, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Applied Physics and Chemical Engineering submitted only by applicants) will be issued by the school principal and must be sealed, but there is no particular limit on the number of applicants who can be submitted for each school.
(2) Those who have a strong desire to study at the University of Department of Biotechnology and Life Science, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Applied Physics and Chemical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, or Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and make it their first choice.
(3) Those who can guarantee that they will enroll if they are accepted into the final school
The number of students to be admitted
| Department name | The number of students to be admitted |
| Department of Biotechnology and Life Science | 7人 |
| Department of Biomedical Engineering | 6人 |
| Department of Applied Physics and Chemical Engineering | 4人 |
| Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering | 5人 |
| Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | 7人 |
Selection criteria and selection method
Department of Biotechnology and Life Science
| Selection Criteria | 1. Are you interested in and curious about life science and its applications? ② Can you draw a logical conclusion based on experimental results and objective facts? 3) During the question and answer session, can you correctly understand the questions and convey your thoughts clearly? |
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| Selection Method | First selection | The documents will be screened based on a comprehensive assessment of the following points: ?Statement of purpose ?Special activity report: Natural science ?Research report |
| Second Selection | The student will be given a presentation on the contents of the special activity report and then interviewed, including a question-and-answer session, to comprehensively evaluate their basic science ability, logical thinking skills, and potential abilities. | |
For an introduction to Department of Biotechnology and Life Science, please click here.
Please see here for Department of Biotechnology and Life Science web page.
Department of Biomedical Engineering
| Selection Criteria | 1. Does the candidate demonstrate an interest and curiosity in science, manufacturing, and their biomedical applications? ② Can you construct a logical path from the results to the conclusion? 3) During the question and answer session, can you correctly understand the questions and convey your thoughts clearly? |
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| Selection Method | First selection | The documents will be screened based on a comprehensive assessment of the following points: ?Statement of purpose ?Special activity report: Science and manufacturing related ?Research report |
| Second Selection | The candidate will be interviewed, including a presentation on the contents of the special activities report and a question-and-answer session on the contents, to comprehensively evaluate their understanding of the special activities and their logical progression, as well as their basic academic ability in physics and mathematics, and their potential abilities in general science and engineering. | |
For an introduction to Department of Biomedical Engineering, please click here.
Please see here for Department of Biomedical Engineering webpage.
Department of Applied Physics and Chemical Engineering
| Selection Criteria | 1) Does the candidate show a scientific interest or curiosity about nature and technology? ② Can you construct a logical and mathematical path from the results to the conclusion? 3) Can you explain your thoughts clearly in your own words so that they are conveyed correctly? |
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| Selection Method | First selection | The documents will be screened based on a comprehensive assessment of the following points: ?Statement of purpose ?Special activity report: Natural science ?Research report |
| Second Selection | The candidate will be required to make a 10-minute presentation on the contents of his/her special activities report and then an interview including a 20-minute question-and-answer session on the contents of the report and presentation. This will allow the candidate to comprehensively evaluate his/her potential abilities in the natural sciences, including his/her understanding of special activities and logical reasoning. | |
For an introduction to Department of Applied Physics and Chemical Engineering, please click here.
Please see here for the Department Department of Applied Physics and Chemical Engineering webpage.
Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering
| Selection Criteria | ①Does the test taker's interest and curiosity in mechanical systems engineering or natural sciences appear? ②Are you able to show a path to solving problems based on an understanding of mathematics and physics? (Do you have basic academic ability in mathematics and physics?) 3) Can you explain your thoughts logically and in a clear and understandable way? |
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| Selection Method | First selection | The documents will be screened based on a comprehensive assessment of the following points: ?Statement of purpose ?Special activity report: Engineering or natural science related ?Research report |
| Second Selection | The applicants will be interviewed with a presentation on the contents of their special activities report and a question-and-answer session on the contents, as well as questions on mathematics and physics. The interview will be used to comprehensively evaluate the applicants' potential abilities related to mechanical systems engineering and natural sciences, such as their independent approach to special activities, their understanding and logical progression, and their basic academic ability in mathematics and physics. | |
For an introduction to Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, please click here.
Please see here for Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering webpage.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
| Selection Criteria | 1) Do you have the ability to grasp issues systematically and design and implement systems? ②Are you able to think things through logically and show a path to solving problems? 3) Can you explain your thoughts logically? |
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| Selection Method | First selection | The documents will be screened based on a comprehensive assessment of the following points: ?Statement of purpose ?Special activity report: Information engineering and electrical and electronic engineering ?Research report |
| Second Selection | The students will be required to make a presentation on the contents of their special activities report, and then an interview will be conducted to check their problem-solving ability and logical thinking ability through a question-and-answer session, as well as to check their basic mathematical ability. This will allow the students to comprehensively evaluate their potential abilities in information engineering and electrical and electronic engineering, including their understanding of the special activities and their logical reasoning. | |
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Q&A regarding SAIL Entrance Exam
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SAIL Entrance Exam Application Process
| Mid-July | Application guidelines will be announced at the counter and distributed by mail. (Please visit website and make a request.) |
| Early September | SAIL Entrance Exam Application |
| Mid-September | First selection result notification date |
| Late September | Second selection (final selection) |
| Early November | Entrance Examination Results |
For details about the comprehensive selection "SAIL Entrance Examination", please be sure to check the Comprehensive Selection Student Recruitment Guidelines.
Please click here for the SAIL entrance exam introduction brochure.