Degree awarding policy

Specify "Kou" or "Otsu"
Kou: Current student( or former student who submit theisis within 3 years after withdrawal Kyushu University)
Otsu: Other than those above

Doctoral Degree Conferral Criteria

*This completion criterion will apply to students who enroll in or after 2019 for the Doctoral Course, and to students who submit their thesis in or after 2019 for the Doctoral Dissertation.

Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences	The requirements for completion of the doctoral program are based on Article 13 of the "Regulations of the Graduate School of Bioresource and Environmental Studies, Kyushu University". For those who meet the eligibility requirements for each major, the results of the thesis review and final examination by three to four examiners approved by the faculty council of the graduate school are used to review and certify completion of the program by the faculty of the major and the faculty council of the graduate school.
Bioresource Sciences	（Agrobiological Sciences） In the examination of doctoral dissertations, for Kou, a candidate for a doctoral degree must have published at least one work as the first author in a refereed academic journal. Otsu requires at least five publications in refereed journals (at least three as the first author) or equivalent. （Animal and Marine Biosciences） In the examination of doctoral dissertations, for Kou, a candidate for a doctoral degree must have published at least one work as the first author in a peer-reviewed academic journal. Otsu requires five or more publications (three or more as the first author) in academic journals, including refereed international journals, or equivalent.
Agro-environmental Sciences	（Forest Environmental Sciences） In the examination of doctoral dissertations, for Kou, a doctoral student must submit two or more papers as the first author in peer-reviewed journals. Otsu requires five or more publications as the first author in peer-reviewed journals. （Bioproduction Environmental Sciences） In the examination of doctoral dissertations, for Kou, a candidate for the doctoral degree must submit at least one work as the first author in a peer-reviewed academic journal. Otsu requires three or more publications as the first author in peer-reviewed journals. （Sustainable Bioresources Science） In the examination of doctoral dissertations, for Kou, a candidate for the doctoral degree must submit two or more papers as the first author in peer-reviewed journals. Otsu requires five or more publications as the first author in peer-reviewed journals.
Agricultural and Resource Economics	In the examination of doctoral dissertations, for Kou, a doctoral student must have at least two publications as the first author in an academic journal or at least one publication as the first author in a peer-reviewed academic journal. Otsu requires five or more publications as the first author in peer-reviewed journals.
Bioscience and Biotechnology	For the doctoral dissertation examination, for Kou, the doctoral candidate must have published at least one work as the first author in a peer-reviewed journal or have the work accepted for publication. Otsu requires at least five publications (at least three as the first author) in refereed journals or acceptance for publication.

*The criteria for awarding doctoral degrees for students admitted before 2019 are as follows.

Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences	The requirements for completion of the doctoral program are based on Article 13 of the "Regulations of the Graduate School of Bioresource and Environmental Studies, Kyushu University. For those who meet the eligibility requirements for each major, the results of the thesis review and final examination by three to four examiners approved by the faculty council of the graduate school are used to review and certify completion of the program by the faculty of the major and the faculty council of the graduate school.
Bioresource Sciences	（Agricultural Bioresource Sciences） In the examination of doctoral dissertations, a candidate for a doctoral degree must have published at least one work as the first author in a peer-reviewed academic journal. Otsu requires at least five publications in refereed journals (at least three as the first author) or equivalent. （Animal and Marine Biosciences） In the examination of doctoral dissertations, a minimum of one work as the first author in a peer-reviewed academic journal is required for the doctoral degree. Otsu requires five or more publications (three or more as the first author) in peer-reviewed journals, including international journals, or equivalent.
Agro-environmental Sciences	（Forest Environmental Sciences） In the examination of doctoral dissertations, a candidate for the doctoral degree must submit two or more papers as the first author in peer-reviewed journals. Otsu requires five or more publications as the first author in peer-reviewed journals. （Bioproduction Environmental Sciences） In the examination of doctoral dissertations, a candidate for the doctoral degree must submit two or more papers as the first author in peer-reviewed journals. Otsu requires three or more publications as the first author in peer-reviewed journals. （Agronomy and Environmental Sciences） In the examination of doctoral dissertations, a candidate for the doctoral degree must have published at least one work as the first author in a refereed academic journal. Otsu requires at least five publications in refereed journals (at least three publications as the first author). （Sustainable Bioresources Science） In the examination of doctoral dissertations, a candidate for the doctoral degree must submit two or more papers as the first author in peer-reviewed journals. Otsu requires five or more publications as the first author in peer-reviewed journals.
Agricultural and Resource Economics	In the examination of doctoral dissertations, a doctoral student must have at least two publications as the first author in an academic journal or at least one publication as the first author in a peer-reviewed academic journal. For Otsu, at least five papers must be submitted as the first author to peer-reviewed journals.
Bioscience and Biotechnology	In the doctoral dissertation review process, the doctoral candidate must have published at least one work as the first author in a peer-reviewed journal, or have the work accepted for publication. Otsu requires at least five publications (at least three as the first author) in peer-reviewed journals or acceptance for publication.
Innovative Science and Technology for Bio-industry	In the doctoral dissertation review process, the doctoral candidate must have published at least one work as the first author in a peer-reviewed journal, or have the work accepted for publication. Otsu requires at least five publications (at least three as the first author) in peer-reviewed journals or acceptance for publication.

Qualifications for Doctoral Degree Application

*This completion criterion will apply to students who enroll after 2019 for the Doctoral Course and those who submit their thesis after 2019 for the Doctoral Dissertation.

Bioresource Sciences	When submitting a doctoral dissertation, each educational course shall confirm the achievements, thesis content, and examiners, and obtain their prior approval. In addition, two credits of special laboratory courses must be obtained out of the 16 credits required for completion of the doctoral program.
Agro-environmental Sciences	When submitting a doctoral dissertation, each educational course must confirm the achievements, thesis content, and examiners, and obtain their prior approval. In addition, a doctoral student must obtain a total of 6 credits (2 credits from special experimental courses and 4 credits from elective courses) out of the 16 credits required for completion of the program.
Agricultural and Resource Economics	When submitting a doctoral dissertation, the department will confirm the achievements, content of the dissertation, and examiners, and obtain their prior approval. In addition, the Kou must obtain a total of 6 credits (2 credits from special practical training courses and 4 credits from elective required courses) out of the 16 credits required for completion of the doctoral program.
Bioscience and Biotechnology	When submitting a doctoral dissertation, the department shall confirm the achievements, thesis contents, and examiners, and obtain their prior approval. In addition, students must obtain 2 credits of special laboratory courses out of the 16 credits required for completion of the doctoral program.

*The eligibility to apply for a doctoral degree for students admitted before 2019 is as follows.

Bioresource Sciences	When submitting a doctoral dissertation, each educational course shall confirm the achievements, dissertation content, and examiners, and obtain prior approval. In addition, students must obtain 2 credits of special laboratory courses out of the 16 credits required for completion of the doctoral program.
Agro-environmental Sciences	When submitting a doctoral dissertation, each educational course shall confirm the achievements, dissertation content, and examiners, and obtain their prior approval. In addition, students must obtain a total of 6 credits (2 credits from special experimental courses and 4 credits from elective courses) out of the 16 credits required for completion of the doctoral program.
Agricultural and Resource Economics	When submitting a doctoral dissertation, the department will confirm the achievements, content of the dissertation, and examiners, and obtain their prior approval. In addition, the Kou must obtain a total of 6 credits (2 credits from special practical training courses and 4 credits from elective required courses) out of the 16 credits required for completion of the doctoral program.
Bioscience and Biotechnology	When submitting a doctoral dissertation, the department will confirm the achievements, content of the dissertation, and examiners, and obtain prior approval. In addition, students must obtain 2 credits of special laboratory courses out of the 16 credits required for completion of the doctoral program.
Innovative Science and Technology for Bio-industry	When submitting a doctoral dissertation, the department will confirm the achievements, content of the dissertation, and examiners, and obtain prior approval. In addition, students must obtain 2 credits of special laboratory courses out of the 16 credits required for completion of the doctoral program.