Tokyo Tech accepts individuals wishing to conduct research under the guidance of a faculty member (academic advisor) at Tokyo Tech as research students, although they are unable to receive any form of degree. Given that research is the purpose of study, recognition of sufficient scholastic ability to conduct research is a precondition for acceptance. Before applying, you must contact the academic advisor and obtain their approval of your application. Research students do not, as a general rule, attend lectures, but if your academic advisor regards any lectures as necessary, you may attend them after first obtaining the permission of the faculty member(s) in charge of those courses.

International Research Students are classified into Research Student Categories 2 to 8.
Below is information regarding Category 7 and Category 8 Research Students.

Application documents should be submitted in person within the Application Period given below. When the applicant lives overseas, a proxy (a relative, their academic advisor or the person paying their expenses) may complete procedures on their behalf. The research period is one year for students enrolling in April and six months for those enrolling in October. Applications for an extension are accepted in February. Being a research student does not automatically qualify you for admission into a graduate school at Tokyo Tech. Individuals wishing to advance into a graduate school should check with the Admission Division to ensure they satisfy advancement qualifications, before taking the entrance examination. Please note that Category 7 Research Students are not exempt from paying the Entrance Examination Fee, Admission Fee, and Tuition Fees.

*Please obtain a copy of the Application Guide and Application Form from the International Student Exchange Division or from the website.
1. Application Period

(1) October Admissions: June 1-25

(2) April Admissions: December 1-25

Applications may be submitted to the International Student Exchange Division between 9:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:00 every day (except for Saturday, Sunday and public holidays) within the application period. Applications cannot be submitted by postal mail; you or your proxy must submit the application in person.

2. Application Documents

(1) Application Form and Resume (use the university-prescribed form)

(2) Graduation (Completion) Certificate from your last educational institution (those who have not yet graduated should submit an Expected Graduation Certificate)

(3) Academic transcript from your last educational institution

(4) Certificate of Registered Matters (TOUROKU GENPYOU KISAIJIKOU SHOUMEISHO) (or a copy of both sides of your Alien Registration Card)

(5) Self-addressed Return Envelope (use the university-prescribed envelope): please write your name (or your proxy's name) and contact address in Japan

This category of Research Students targets graduate-level international students who may be accepted either on the basis of an exchange agreement between the university at which they are enrolled and Tokyo Tech, or as part of joint research.
In the case of students wishing to enroll as part of an exchange agreement, Research Students are only accepted for a period of up to one year as a general rule. Interested students should contact the Student Exchange Officer at their university.
Students admitted in accordance with an exchange agreement that provides for the non-collection of tuition fee are exempt from paying the Entrance Examination Fee, Admission Fee or Tuition Fees. Interested students may also apply for a scholarship with a recommendation from Tokyo Tech. In principle, students wishing to apply for a scholarship must begin their research period in either April or October. Students not applying for a scholarship may start their research in any month, but they should submit the necessary documents to the International Student Division at Tokyo Tech at least three months ahead of time to enable the necessary procedures to be completed before admission.
In the case of students wishing to enroll as part of joint research, applicants should carry out application procedures through a Tokyo Tech faculty member involved in the joint research.

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Admission documents are exchanged between the Student Exchange Officer at the university with which Tokyo has an exchange agreement or the applicant's academic advisor at Tokyo Tech and the International Student Exchange Division.

Direct applications from individuals will not be accepted.

YSEP is a program for exchange students from Tokyo Tech's partner universities around the world. It is conducted in English, and offers a unique oppotunity to experience a research project along with Japanese language/culture. Tokyo Tech offers following two types of YSEP.

	YSEP Focused on Researｃｈ	YSEP for Experiencing Japan
Qualification	To have completed three years undergraduate study and not yet finished master course	To have completed two and half years undergraduate study and not yet finished master course
Period of Study	1 year 　From mid September to next August	1 semester 　Spring Semester: Mar.−Aug. 　Autumn Semester: Sep.−Feb.
Program Course (credits per semester)	［Compulsory courses］（10 credits） 　Sotsuron（Research Project）(6)＊2 　Topics on Japan(2) 　Factory Study Tour(2)	［Compulsory courses］（8 credits） 　Research Project(4)＊2 　Topics on Japan(2) 　Factory Study Tour(2)
	［Elective courses］ 　Elective subject, Japanese Language subjects
English Fluency	The result of TOEFL, IELTS, or other equivalent documents is required.（In case of an applicant, whose native language is not English）
Scholarship	JASSO sholarship 　Monthly stipend 80,000 yen and relocation allowance 80,000 yen.
Application Deadline（＊1）	February 28	Spring Semester：August 15 Autumn Semester：February 28
Capacity	25 students	10 students for each semester
Website	http://www.ryu.titech.ac.jp/~ysep/home.html

（＊1）This applocation deadline is for the Student Exchange Office of hometo send application to our International Student Exchange Division. Please note that the deadline fir students to submit in the application to their home university will be earlier than above mentioned deadline

（＊2）YSEP students are assigned a laboratory, prepare a "Research Project"(Soturon) under the supervision of an academic advisor. Therefore, please write your research field and intended advisor on the application form when you apply for the program.

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Admission documents are exchanged between the Student Exchange Officer at the university with an exchange agreement at which the applicant is enrolled and the International Student Exchange Division. Direct applications from individuals will not be accepted.

Japan Student Services Organization（ＪＡＳＳＯ） Scolarships

Tokyo Tech may nominate exchange students, from universities that have an exchange agreement with the institute, who wish to enroll as Young Scientist Exchange Program(YSEP) students or Category 8 Research Students, as applicants for Japan Student Service Organization（JASSO） scholarships. Universities with which Tokyo Tech has exchange agreements are notified of recruitment details at the beginning of October. Students recommended by their own university as exchange students and as scholarship candidates are eligible to apply. Since all communication regarding application documents must be conducted via the Contact Faculty Member or Student Exchange Officer, please find out who you should contact at your university. Futhermore, there are also opportunities for students who have been admitted to degree courses as privately funded students to apply for scholarships.

1.Short term exchange students

Based on the student exchange agreement concluded between certain universities of overseas and Tokyo Tech, Tokyo Tech accepts graduate students from those iniversities as short term exchange students, who wish to study and do research under the guidance in the graduate program at Tokyo Tech. Tokyo Tech accepts the students for a period of up to 3 months. The students are advised to utilize a lomg holiday period such as a summer vacation to apply for this program. The students are exempt from paying the tuition fees. As an acceptance of the academic advisor is required at the application, the students are advised to contact an academic advisor whom they choose in order to obtain the consent beforehand.


2.Short term training students

Tokyo Tech accepts graduate students whose supervisor is conducting a joint research with a professor of Tokyo Tech and who plans to gain training for the purpose of improvement of their research development ability as short term training students. The tuition fee is JPY 29,700 per month. As an acceptance of the academic advisor is required at the application, the students are advised to contact an academic advisor whom they choose in order to obtain the consent beforehand.


3.Short term exchange undergraduate students

Tokyo Tech accepts undergraduate of overseas who wish to study under the guidance of Tokyo Tech professor for a short term（within 3 month）as short term exchange undergraduate students. The students from universities with student exchange agreement are exempt from paying the tuition fees. The students from other universities need to pay the tuition fees; JPY 29,700 monthly. Short term exchange undergraduate students could extend the period of stay if necessary. As an acceptance of the academic advisor is required at the application, the students are advised to contact an academic advisor whom they choose in order to obtain the consent beforehand.




　　　＜Inquiries＞
　　　　 International Student Exchange Division , International Affairs Department
　　　　 Tel:+81(0)3 5734-3027
　　　　 E-mail: ryu.kor@jim.titech.ac.jp