International Graduate Program - Tokyo Institute of Technology

Deadline: As soon as possible

Scholarships

Master PHD

Location(s)

  • Japan
2 Chome-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro City, Tokyo 152-8550

Overview

Tokyo Tech launched its International Graduate Program in October 2007 as an opportunity for qualified international students, who may have little or no knowledge of the Japanese language, to enroll in Tokyo Tech's Master's or Doctoral Programs and pursue an advanced degree in Japan.

Details

With a diverse group of academic departments participating in this program, students should be able to find a department in which to further their research, acquire broader knowledge and understanding, and conduct advanced long-term research in a field that best matches their interests and background.

There is no Japanese language requirement for this program as lectures and seminars are held in English. However, students are given opportunities to attend Japanese language classes on a regular basis in order to better adapt to daily life in Japan.

Programs

The International Graduate Program offers a choice of seven English-language based curricular programs related to the 17 departments of Tokyo Tech and enables students to obtain a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are three types of programs: Integrated Doctoral Education Program, Master's Program and Doctoral Program. Some curricular programs are set up as an Integrated Doctoral Education Program, designed to combine the Master's Program and Doctoral Program so that graduate students can obtain both degrees within three to five years.

Applicants are required to specify their choice of program from among those listed below:

  • International Graduate Program in Science for Innovative Leaders (PSIL)
  • Super Smart Society Engineering Program (SSSEP)
  • Program for Highly-skilled Professionals for a Smart Society Supported by Advanced Materials and Chemical Technology (SSMCT)
  • International Graduate Program on Applied Artificial Intelligence and Cyber-Security
  • Graduate Program to Foster Global Ecosystems
  • Postgraduate Program for Environmental Designers Contributing to Resilient Cities
  • Global Engineering Program for Inclusive Society and Sustainable Enviroment (ISSEP)

Integrated Doctoral Education Program, Master's Program, and Doctoral Program are outlined as following.

1. Integrated Doctoral Education Program

This is a combined Master's and Doctoral Program, and is considered to be one continuous course of study, which cannot be divided into two separate programs. In the Master's segment, students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance may be able to reduce their period of study. Similarly, in the Doctoral segment, students who demonstrate outstanding academic and research performance during the program may be able to reduce their period of study. Such students may be able to complete the entire Master's and Doctoral Program in the minimum period of three years.

Conventionally, in a Japanese postgraduate program, students studying for a Master's degree must take 30 credits or more within a two-year period and for a Doctoral degree must take 24 credits or more within an additional three years of study follows the Master's Program. The Integrated Doctoral Education Program requires students to enroll in the Tokyo Tech Master's program, regardless of whether or not they have already earned a Master's degree. A maximum of 10 previously earned credits from a graduate school may be transferred to Tokyo Tech upon approval.

2. Master's Program

Students enrolled in the Master's degree program are expected to successfully complete their supervised studies within two years. To attain a Master's degree, students need to earn a designated number of credits outlined by their department in a predetermined program of study; complete and receive approval of their research thesis; and pass a comprehensive final examination. Students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance may be able to reduce their period of study. 

3. Doctoral Program

Students enrolled in the Doctoral Program are expected to successfully complete their supervised study within three years. To attain a doctoral degree, students need to earn the designated number of credits outlined by their department in a predetermined program of study; complete and receive approval of their research theses; and pass a comprehensive final examination. Students who demonstrate outstanding academic and research performance may be able to reduce their period of study.

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Eligibility

Candidates should be from:


Description of Ideal Candidate

A. Integrated Doctoral Education Program & Master's Program

  1. Persons who have successfully completed 16 years of education outside Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the admission date
  2. Persons who have graduated from a university or college in Japan
  3. Persons who have successfully completed 3 years or more of education at a university or college outside Japan and obtained a degree equivalent to Bachelor's degree or who are expected to do so by the day before admission date
  4. Persons who have successfully completed 15 years of education and obtained a degree equivalent to Bachelor's degree outside Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the admission date and are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School of Tokyo Institute of Technology as having outstanding academic records
  5. Persons whose countries do not require 16 years of education to obtain a university-level education but who satisfy both of the conditions noted below and are individually assessed and recognized by the Tokyo Institute of Technology Graduate School as having academic ability equivalent to or higher than that of the graduates of a Japanese university

a. Persons who have spent at least one year as a research student or research fellow at a university or research institution in or outside Japan after successfully obtaining a Bachelor's degree
b. Persons who are at least 22 years old by the day before admission date

B. Doctoral Program

  1. Persons who have successfully obtained a degree equivalent to a Master's degree or a professional degree at a university or college outside Japan, or who are expected to do so by the day before admission date
  2. Persons who have obtained a Master's degree or a professional degree in Japan
  3. Persons who do not meet the eligibility conditions (1) or (2) but are individually assessed and recognized by the Tokyo Institute of Technology Graduate School as having academic abilities equivalent to or higher than that of a holder of a Master's degree or professional degree and who are at least 24 years old by the day before admission date

Dates

Deadline: As soon as possible


Cost/funding for participants

Admission and Tuition Fees

Students admitted to the International Graduate Program (A) who do not receive the MEXT Scholarship are required to pay the following fees:

  • Admission Fee: JPY 282,000
  • Tuition Fee (yearly): JPY 635,400

(Admission and tuition fees are subject to change.)

The admission fee and tuition fee can be waived or their payment postponed in certain cases. Those who wish to apply for the exemption or postponement of the admission fee and tuition fee should complete replevant procedures upon enrollment.

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