Tokyo Institute of Technology International Graduate Program (C)-Spring/Fall intake (Scholarships Available)

Applications are open for the Tokyo Institute of Technology International Graduate Program! Students should be able to find a department 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. This program involves a diverse group of 18 academic departments.

This program has no Japanese language requirement because all lectures and seminars are in English. Eligible overseas students with little or no Japanese language experience can enroll in Tokyo Tech’s Master’s, Doctoral, or Integrated Doctoral Education Program and pursue an advanced degree in Japan. Students are also regularly offered the opportunity to attend Japanese language sessions to better adjust to daily life in Japan.

Important Details 

• Organized by: Tokyo Institute of Technology
• Location: Tokyo, Japan
• Application Period: August 5, 2026 – October 11, 2026
• Deadline for the consent mail/letter submission: October 4, 2026, at 23:59 (JST)
• Deadline of Application: October 11, 2026, at 23:59 (JST)
• Result notification: December 3, 2026
• Enrollment: Spring (April), Fall (October)
• Degree Program Offered: Master’s program, Doctoral program
• Eligible Nations: For each scholarship, various

Scholarships

The following two scholarship schemes are available for 2027-2028:

• JASSO Scholarship: The JPY 48,000 monthly award for this scholarship is variable as determined by JASSO. The payment period for this scholarship is from April  to March  (12 months). Even if awarded this scholarship, applicants must pay the enrollment and tuition expenses. Please be aware that you cannot apply for this scholarship or any other award that does not accept numerous grants simultaneously. Read more here
• ADB-JSP Scholarship (Fall intake only): The scholarship covers expenditures like travel, health insurance, and others in addition to a monthly stipend of JPY 147,000 and annual stipends for books and theses of JPY 100,000 and JPY 50,000, respectively. Recipients of ADB-JSP scholarships are exempt from paying tuition and entry fees. The terms, conditions, and amounts of the scholarship may change at any time. Read more about ADB-JSP Scholarships for ADB Member Countries

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List of Departments Participating in IGP(C)

The following 18 departments are participating in IGP(C).

Eligibilities for Scholarships

Please check the eligibility criteria for the following:

General Restrictions:

• • Applicants cannot apply to multiple Science Tokyo programs before receiving admission results.
  • Submitting multiple applications for different master’s programs in the same enrollment period is prohibited.

Master’s Program / Integrated Doctoral Program:

• • Completed 16 years of education outside Japan or expected to do so by the enrollment date.
  • Graduated from a university in Japan or expected to graduate by the enrollment date.
  • Completed 3+ years of education abroad and obtained a bachelor’s degree equivalent or expected to do so.
  • Completed 15 years of education with exceptional academic records, as assessed by Science Tokyo.
  • For countries requiring less than 16 years of education:
    • Completed undergraduate education.
    • At least 1 year as a research student/fellow and at least 22 years old by the enrollment date.

Doctoral Program:

• • Obtained or expected to obtain a master’s degree or professional master’s degree abroad.
  • Obtained or expected to obtain a master’s or professional master’s degree in Japan.
  • Assessed as having academic abilities equivalent to a master’s degree and at least 24 years old by the enrollment date.

Required documents:

1. ID photo
Prepare application documents
2. Consent email/letter from Science Tokyo faculty member
3. Field of study and study program (★)
4. Summary of thesis (free format)
5. A copy of your passport or Japanese residence card
6. Verification of application fee payment
7. Academic transcripts
8. Certificate of graduation
9. Certificate of degree
10. Evaluation sheet with recommendation (★)
– Application for Individual Assessment of Admission Eligibility
– Application for scholarship
★ Designated formats can be downloaded from each IGP program page

How to Apply?

1. Gather information on the Science Tokyo websites: Find degree programs and research fields of interest, and search for possible academic supervisors. Please review the IGP application schedule.
2.  Check eligibility for each program
   If you need to go through the Individual Assessment of Admission Eligibility, please contact the Admissions Division at [email protected].
3. Contact an intended academic supervisor:
   Obtain a consent email/letter from your intended academic supervisor to be accepted to their lab. Submit your CV, transcripts, English test score, etc. as requested.
4. Email a copy of the consent email/letter to the Admissions Division:
   Send a copy of the consent email/letter to [email protected] so that it arrives no later than the deadline stated below. You will receive a URL and token required to access the online application system in about a week.
5. Prepare application documents
6. Complete the submission of application documents
   Access the online application system with the URL and token notified by the Admissions Division. Fill out the online form and complete the submission of application documents before the deadline
7. Email copies to the Admissions Division:
   Send a copy of the printed response, the submission confirmation screen, and the submission completion screen to [email protected] by the deadline stated below.

Click on the name of each scholarship to apply.

Apply for the JASSO Scholarship

Apply for ADB-JSP Scholarship

For more details, kindly refer to Tokyo Institute of Technology’s official website. or read the call for application guide here

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