Application Deadline: From October 15 to October 30, 2026, Japan Standard Time. The electronic application must be submitted within the application period.
LOCATION: Japan
The Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo accepts applications from international students for study in Japan who satisfy the following qualifications and conditions. Its aim is to foster human resources who will become bridges of friendship between the recipient’s country and Japan through study in Japan and who will contribute to the development of both countries and the wider world.
ELIGIBILITY:
Field: Science disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Biology, interdisciplinary research). Applicants must apply in a field related to their previous academic background.
Applicants must:
Be international students with outstanding academic records (GPA ≥ 2.30/3.0 scale).
Be born on or after April 2, 1992.
Hold the nationality of a country with diplomatic relations with Japan.
Apply for Master’s or Doctoral programmes at the Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo.
Meet language proficiency requirements:
English: CEFR B2 or above (TOEFL iBT ≥ 72, IELTS ≥ 5.5).
Japanese: JLPT N2 or higher.
Be physically and mentally healthy.
Be able to arrive in Japan by October 1, 2027.
Duration of Study:
Master’s: 2 years (Oct 2027 – Sept 2029).
Doctoral: 3 years (Oct 2027 – Sept 2030).
Possible extension from Master’s to Doctoral upon outstanding performance.
Required Documents:
Application form (double-sided print).
Field of Study & Research Plan.
Recommendation letter from a dean or above.
Passport-type photo.
Official transcripts (with grading system explanation).
Proof of language proficiency.
Abstract of graduation thesis.
Graduation/expected graduation certificate.
Passport copy.
Apply for admission to the Graduate School of Science (Master’s/Doctoral programme).
Prepare and submit all required documents electronically via the designated form.
Application period: 15–30 October 2026 (JST).
Await nomination results (Feb–June 2027).
BENEFIT:
Monthly stipend:
Master’s: ¥144,000/month.
Doctoral: ¥145,000/month.
Full tuition and enrollment fee exemption.
Economy-class airfare to and from Japan.
Guaranteed housing in the University of Tokyo International Lodge for the first year (rent approx. ¥50,000–70,000/month).
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