Tokyo Tech's International Graduate Program aims to offer international students an opportunity to enroll directly in the Master's or Doctoral programs at Tokyo Tech to qualified students with little or no knowledge of Japanese to pursue a full-degree program of advanced studies in Japan. Since lectures and seminars are given in English, it is no longer essential to master the Japanese language. Faculty in charge of each International Graduate Program comprise faculty from the relevant Tokyo Tech Graduate School departments; however, not all Tokyo Tech faculty teach in the International Graduate Program. You should refer to the Tokyo Tech website to check which faculties are in charge of the International Graduate Program.Please note that participating graduate schools, departments, faculty members, application procedures for the International Graduate Program differ among the five programs.

International Graduate Program(A)(Overseas Application)

Master's Program / Doctoral Program/Integrated Doctoral Education Program

Admission Period; October

A limited number of applicants in this program with outstanding academic results can receive Japanese Government(MEXT) Scholarships through Tokyo Tech 's recommendation. The Integrated Doctoral Education Program is designed as a combined program from Master's Program to Doctoral Program, which cannot be separated from each other. The minimum period of whole program can be three years in total that includes both the Master's Program and Doctoral Program.

International Graduate Program(B); Tokyo Tech-RIKEN International School (Overseas Application)
　　　　 Doctoral Program
　　　　 Admission Period; October / April *To be recruited separately
This program aims to offer overseas students an oppotunity to enroll directly in the Doctoral program at Tokyo Institute of Technology in close coordination and cooperation with RIKEN.


International Graduate Program(B); Tokyo Tech-Tsinghua Joint Graduate Program (Overseas Application)
　　　　 Master's Program / Doctoral Program
　　　　 Admission Period; October *To be recruited separately

International Graduate Program(B); Preliminary Selection for Receiving Government and Other Scholarships (Overseas Application)
　　　　 Doctoral Program
　　　　 Admission Period; October
This program aims to recruit qualified overseas students who are expected to apply for foreign government and other scholarships they find by themselves before admission and who need a letter of acceptance issued in the prescribed date in order to receive the scholarships.

International Graduate Program(C)(Overseas Application)

　　　　 Master's Program / Doctoral Progam

Admission Period; October / April *To be recruited separately

This program aims to recruit qualified overseas students who apply for an overseas application program except for above-mentioned programs. Those admitted in this program are mainly privately financed students.

International Graduate Program(C)(Domestic Application)

Master's Program / Doctoral Program

Admission Period; October

This program aims to recruit qualified students residing in Japan at the time of application in the International Graduate Prgram.

Admission Period	Examination Category	Type of Program	Application Guide Available	Ａｐｐｌｉｃａｔｉｏｎ　Ｐｅｒｅｉｏｄ	Ｅｘａｍｉｎａｔｉｏｎ　Ｄａｔｅ	Ｎｏｔｉｆｉｃａｔｉｏｎ　of Results
April Admission (Overseas Application)	International Graduate Program(C)	Master's Program Doctoral Program	Early September	Early September to Mid-November	Document Screening/Oral Exam; December	Late-December
	International Graduate Program(B)； Tokyo Tech-RIKEN International School	Doctoral Program
October Admission （Overseas Application）	International Graduate Program(A)＊	Master's Program Doctoral Program Integrated Doctoral Education Program	Early August	Early August to Early December	Document Screening/Oral Exam; December	Late-March
	International Graduate Program(C)	Master's Program Doctoral Program	April	April to Late-May	Document Screening/Oral Exam; June	Late-July
	International Graduate Program(B)； Tokyo Tech-RIKEN International School	Doctoral Program
	International Graduate Program(B)； Preliminary Selection for Receiving Government and Other Scholarships	Doctoral Program	Early November	Early November to Early December	Document Screening/Oral Exam; December	Late-March
October Admission （Domestic Application）	International Graduate Program(C)	Master's Program Doctoral Program	Mid-May	Early July	August	Mid-September

Individuals living outside Japan wishing to enroll in the International Graduate Program should obtain an Application Guide from the Admission Division website. Each applicant is required to directly contact the contact person of each department or prospective academic advisor of his/her preference. Before sending the application to the Admission Division, the applicant should obtain the consent of a faculty member who will agree to become his/her academic advisor, in the event of acceptance into this program.

There are three types of programs: the Integrated Doctoral Education Program, Master's Program and Doctoral Program. Applicants should check the structure of the program for which they wish to apply before submitting their application. Integrated Doctoral Education Programs require all students to enroll in the Tokyo Tech Master's program (pre-Doctoral program), and applicants may obtain their Master's and Doctoral degree within a minimum of three years.

Screening comprises document screening and oral examinations. However, examination scores that objectively indicate English Proficiency Test (TOEFL-iBT/TOEFL-CBT,TOEFL-PBT/IELTS-academic module) are required, so please take this examination beforehand. Furthermore, as oral examinations will be conducted, applicants are advised to contact with his/her prospective academic advisor at Tokyo Tech as early as possible.

Successful candidates are announced in Mid-March. Notification of Examination Results and notice about admission procedures will be sent out to academic advisors.

It is also possible for students that have achieved outstanding academic results to apply for scholarships from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT scholarship students). (Please refer to Preliminary Information for International Students, Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships.)
※Regarding Japanese Government(MEXT) Scholarships notification is sent out in early July.


Important Note: Integrated Doctoral Education Programs(Program No. 1,3,4 6,7), require all students to enroll in the Tokyo Tech Master's Program (Pre-Doctoral Program), regardless of whether or not they have already received a Master's degree.

<Integrated Doctoral Education Program>
The Integrated Doctoral Education Program is designed as a combined program from Master's program to Doctoral program, which cannot be separated from each other. In Master's program, a student who made an outstanding academic record during the program may be able to shorten the period of study to a minimum of one year. In the Doctoral program, a student who made an outstanding academic record and research results during the program may be able to shorten the period of study to a minimum of two years. The minimum period of whole program can be three years in total that includes both the Master's and Doctoral programs. In the conventional structure of the Japanese postgraduate program, a student who studies for a Master's degree must take 30 credits or more in the two years program study, and for a Doctoral degree he/she must study additional three years after the Master's program.

Integrated Doctoral Education Programs require all students to enroll in the Tokyo Tech Master's Program (Pre-Doctoral Program), regardless of whether or not they have already received Master's degree. The credits obtained in their graduate schools can be transferred to Tokyo Tech (max 10 credits) by approval. Those who enroll in this program must take qualifying examination of Master's degree after around one year, and he/she might be conferred a Master's degree.

1. Names of Programs and Departments in International Graduate Program
*Please verify the department in which you wish to enroll.
For the Graduate Schools and Departments, please refer to the following sheet.

Number of students admitted: A few students for each department

(1)Sustainable Engineering Program

• Graduate School of Science and Engineering (12 Departments)

1) Metallurgy and Ceramics Science

2) Organic and Polymeric Materials

3) Chemical Engineering

4) Mechanical Sciences and Engineering

5) Mechanical and Control Engineering

6) Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

7) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

8) Physical Electronics

9) Communications and Integrated Systems

10) Civil and Environmental Engineering

11) International Development Engineering

12) Nuclear Engineering

(2)Education Program through International Collaboration on Architecture and Urban Design

• Graduate School of Science and Engineering(1 Department)

1)Architecture and Building Engineering

(3)International Bioscience and Biotechnology Course Program

• Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology (5 Departments)

1) Life Science

2) Biological Sciences

3) Biological Information

4) Bioengineering

5) Biomolecular Engineering

(4)International Program for Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering

• Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering (11 Departments)

1) Innovative and Engineered Materials

2) Electronic Chemistry

3) Materials Science and Engineering

4) Environmental Science and Technology

5) Built Environment

6) Energy Sciences

7) Environmental Chemistry and Engineering

8) Electronics and Applied Physics

9) Information Processing

10) Mechano-Micro Engineering

11) Computational Intelligence and Systems Science

(5)Education Program of Japanese Advanced Information

• Graduate School of Information Science and Engineering (2 Departments)

1) Computer Science

2) Mechanical and Environmental Informatics

(6)International Program on Effective Utilization of Technology in Graduate School of Decision Science and Technology

• Graduate School of Decision Science and Technology (4 Departments)

1) Human System Science

2) Value and Decision Science

3) Industrial Engineering and Management

4) Social Engineering

• Graduate School of Innovation Management (2 Departments)

1)Management of Technology

2)Innovation

(7)International Program on Earthquake Engineering

• Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering (2 Departments)

1) Built Environment

2) Environmental Science and Technology

• Graduate School of Science and Engineering (2 Departments)

1) Civil Engineering

2) Architecture and Building Engineering

• Graduate School of Information Science and Engineering (1 Department)

1) Mechanical and Environmental Informatics

2. Application Qualifications

Applicants who are residing outside Japan at the time of application. Application qualifications are the same as those for individuals submitting Master's Program and Doctoral Program Applications. For Integrated Doctoral Education Program is the same as Master's program.

3. Application Documents(only main items are listed below)

1. Application for Admission

2. Research Plan

3. Academic Transcript (Undergraduate and Graduate)

4. Graduation Certificate (undergraduate) ; Completion Certificate (Graduate)

5. Graduation Thesis Outline and Master's Thesis Outline

6. Score of either TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS

7. One copy of applicant's passport (the page showing his/her name and photo)

8. Recommendation Letter(s) from the Dean of the student's home institution

9. Performance Evaluation Report

4. Applicant Screening Methods

Applicants are screened as a general rule by the department of their potential academic advisor based on their Application Form, Academic Transcript, Research Plan, Recommendation Letter(s), Graduation Thesis Outline, English proficiency examination score, and an oral examination (or Internet interview).

5. Admission Procedures

Admission procedures are carried out in late-September. Procedures may also be carried out by proxy on your behalf if you are unable to arrive in Japan in time.

* Regarding Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship notification is sent out in late June.

※For the Application Guide, please refer to the following sheet.

This program enables students to obtain Master's and Doctoral degree using English. The participating graduate schools and departments are different from the program as mentioned above. The difference between both programs is as follows; 1)Japanese Government Scholarship will not be granted to students in this program at the time of enrollment. 2) There is no Integrated Doctoral Education Program, and students are qualified to enroll either Master's or Doctoral program. However, not all of the departments participate in this program, therefore applicants may only choose from the departments. There are two methods of applying for the International Graduate Program, overseas and domestic applications as mentioned below. And application periods are also different.

Individuals living outside Japan wishing to enroll in the International Graduate Program（C） should obtain an Application Guide from the academic advisor in charge of the International Graduate Program or from the Admission Division website. Each applicant is required to directly contact the contact person of each department or prospective academic advisor of his/her preference. Before sending the application to the Admission Division, the applicant should obtain the consent of a faculty member who will agree to become his/her academic advisor, in the event that he/she passes the entrance examination. Successful candidates are announced in Late-July. Notification of Examination Results and notice about admission procedures will be sent to academic advisors, so admission procedure should be completed after he/she has been contacted by your academic advisors. Application procedures may be completed by a proxy residing in Japan.

1. Names of Graduate Schools and Departments

*Please verify the department in which you wish to enroll. For the Graduate Schools and Departments, please refer to the following sheet.
Number of students to admitted: A few students for each department

2. Application Qualifications

Applicants who are residing outside Japan at the time of application. Application qualifications are the same as those for individuals submitting Master's Program and Doctoral Program Applications

3. Application Documents(only main items are listed below)

1. Application for Admission

2. Research Plan

3. Academic Transcript (Undergraduate and Graduate)

4. Graduation Certificate (undergraduate) ; Completion Certificate (Graduate)

5. Graduation Thesis Outline, Master's Thesis Outline

6. Score from TOEFL-iBT,TOEFL-PBT,TOEFL-CBT,TOEIC or IELTS academic module taken within two years before the application deadline. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS scores.Score sheet from TOEFL-ITP,TOEIC-IP and other tests conducted through a special gruoup system are not acceptable.

7. One copy of applicant's passport (the page showing his/her name and photo)

8. Recommendation Letter(s)

　　　　 9. Performance Evaluation Report

4. Applicant Screening Methods

Applicants are screened as a general rule by the department of their potential academic advisor based on their Application Form, Academic Transcript, Research Plan, Recommendation Letter(s), Graduation Thesis Outline, English proficiency examination score, and an oral examination (or Internet interview).

5. Admission Procedures

Admission procedures are carried out in late-September for Ocotber admission and in late-March for April admission. Procedures may also be carried out by proxy on your behalf if you are unable to arrive in Japan in time.

※For the Application Guide, please refer to the following sheet

Individuals residing in Japan wishing to enroll in the International Graduate Program are required to take the entrance examination in English. Interested individuals should obtain information on the process from application to admission. You must also contact the academic advisor before applying.

1. Names of Graduate Schools and Departments(International Graduate Program/Domestic Applications)

*Please verify the department in which you wish to enroll.

Number of students to admitted: A few students for each department

2. Application Qualifications

Applicants who are residing in Japan at the time of application. Application qualifications are the same as those for individuals submitting Master's Program and Doctoral Program Applications.

3. Applicant Screening Methods

(1) Screening Methods for Master's Program Applicants

Successful applicants are selected based on the results of an interview test and academic transcripts, or are based on the results of written tests in English and specialized subject, oral examination and academic transcripts.In some cases applicants whose proficiency in English can be demonstrated by their TOEFL-iBT, TOEFL-CBT, TOEFL-PBT or a TOEIC score, which should equal or exceed the standard specified by each department, can be exempted from taking the English examination. Some departments may not hold a written English examination but instead request the submission of the test score document. For details consult the designated academic advisor.TOEFL-ITP,TOEIC-IP and other similar group test score will not be accepted. Applicants from English-speaking countries are requested to inform the designated academic advisor of this fact in advance.

(2) Screening Methods for Doctoral Program Applicants

Successful applicants are selected based on the results of an English test,interview on master's thesis (or research achievement) eligibility check and oral examination.The English examination may in some cases be replaced by an oral examination. In some cases applicants whose proficiency in English can be demonstrated by their TOEFL-iBT, TOEFL-CBT, TOEFL-PBT or a TOEIC score, which should equal or exceed the standard specified by each department, can be exempted from taking the English examination. Some departments may not hold a written English examination but instead request the submission of the test score document. For details consult the designated academic advisor.TOEFL-ITP,TOEIC-IP and other similar group test score will not be accepted. Applicants from English-speaking countries are requested to inform the designated academic advisor of this fact in advance.

4. Admission Procedures

Admission procedures are carried out in late-September for October admission and in late-March for April admission. Procedures may also be carried out by proxy on your behalf if you are unable to arrive in Japan in time.

※For the Application Guide, please refer to the following sheet

Tokyo Tech and the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) have collaborated and cooperated together to create the Tokyo Tech-RIKEN International School, the main purpose of which is to offer overseas students an opportunity to obtain a Doctoral degree. Students are recruited from overseas for the four courses listed below. Students who enroll at the Tokyo Tech-RIKEN International School conduct their research at both Tokyo Tech and RIKEN with their work supervised by academic advisors from both institutions. Students who are successfully admitted to the school will be simultaneously selected by RIKEN as International Program Associates (IPA) and paid 5,200 yen/day as living expenses. Students may also be paid up to 70,000 yen/month as accommodation expenses. Though, as students at the school are privately funded international students, Entrance Examination Fees, Admission Fees, and Tuition Fees must be paid. Please see the Tuition and Fees for further details.

1. Courses

1. Bioscience and Biotechnology

2. Nano-materials and Nano-biomaterials

3. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science

4. Physical Science and Engineering

2. Application Qualifications

Applicants who are residing outside Japan at the time of application. Application qualifications are the same as those for individuals submitting Doctoral Program Applications.

3. Application Method

Overseas applicants should select research key words from the information provided for the course in which you wish to enroll and then contact the contact faculty member for that course.

4. Application Documents (only main items are listed below)

1. Application for Admission

2. Research Plan

3. Academic Transcript (Undergraduate and Graduate)

4. Graduation Certificate (undergraduate); Completion Certificate (Graduate)

5. Graduation Thesis Outline and Master's Thesis Outline

6.Score from TOEFL-iBT,TOEFL-PBT,TOEFL-CBT,TOEIC or IELTS academic module taken within two years before the application deadline. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS scores.Score sheet from TOEFL-ITP,TOEIC-IP and other tests conducted through a special gruoup system are not acceptable.

7. One copy of applicant's passport (the page showing his/her name and photo)

8. Recommendation Letter(s)
9. Performace Evaluation Report

5. Applicant Screening Methods

Applicants are screened as a general rule by the department of their potential academic advisor based on their Application Form, Academic Transcript, Research Plan, Recommendation Letter(s), Graduation Thesis Outline, English proficiency examination score, and an oral examination (or Internet interview).

6. Admission Procedures

Successful candidates are announced in late July for october admission and late December for April admission. A Notification of Examination Results and a notice about admission procedures will be sent out to academic advisors, so admission procedures should be completed after you have been contacted by your academic advisor. Application procedures may also be completed by a proxy residing in Japan.

※For the Application Guide, please refer to the following sheet

This program for students wishing to enroll in the Doctoral Program, which will commmerce in October.This program aims to recruit qualified students who are expected to apply for government and other scholarships they find by themselves before admission and who need "a letter of acceptance"issued in mid-March in order to receive the above scholarships.Though, as students at the school are privately funded international students, Entrance Examination Fees, Admission Fees, and Tuition Fees must be paid.Please see the Tuition and Fees for further details.

1. Names of Graduate Schools and Departments and Number of Students to be enrolled


　　Number of students admitted: A few students for each department
　　For the Graduate Schools and Departments, please refer to the following sheet.


2. Application Qualifications


　Foreign applicants who are residing outside Japan at the time of application and who satisfy　all the following conditions:

　(1)Individuals who are expected to apply for government and other scholarships they find by
　　themselves before admission.
　(2)Individuals who need "a letter of acceptance" issued in mid-March in order to receive the
　　above scholarship.
　 (3)Individuals who satisfy one of the following conditions:
　　(a) Individuals who have obtained a master's degree or a professional degree at auniversity or
　　　college in Japan or who are expected to do so before admission.
　　(b) Individuals who have successfully obtained a degree equivalent to a master's degree or a　
　　　professional degree at a university or college abroad or who are expected to do so before
　　　admission
　　(c) Individuals who are recognized by Tokyo Tech Graduate School as having equal to or
　　　higher academic ability than a master’s degree or a professional degree holder by eligibility
　　　judgment and will be 24 yearsof age on or before admission.


3. Application Documents (only main items are listed below)

1. Completed application form (attached form) (original; not photocopied)

2. Field of study and study program (attached form)

3. Official academic record for undergraduate and graduate course (original; not photocopied)

4. Certificate of graduate or expected graduation for undergraduate and graduate courses (original ; not photocopied)

5. Summary of thesis

　　　　　　＊If you do not have a master's thesis, please write and submit the details of your master's

　　　　　　　course　research.

6.Score from TOEFL-iBT,TOEFL-PBT,TOEFL-CBT,TOEIC or IELTS academic module taken within two years before the application deadline. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS scores.Score sheet from TOEFL-ITP,TOEIC-IP and other tests conducted through a special gruoup system are not acceptable.

7. One copy of applicant's passport (the page showing his/her name, nationality and photo)

8. Recommendation Letter by head of department, supervisor, etc. to verify the potential of applicant(attached form)
9. Application Guide for Government and Other Scholarships (in Japanese or English)

4. Applicant Screening Methods

Applicants are screened as a general rule by the department of their potential academic advisor based on their Application Form, Academic Transcript, Research Plan, Recommendation Letter(s), Graduation Thesis Outline, English proficiency examination score, or an oral examination (including Internet interview).

5. Admission Procedures

Students being admitted should carry out the necessary admission procedures in September.Procedures may also be carried out by proxy on your behalf if you are unable to arrive in Japan in time.

※For the Application Guide, please refer to the following sheet