Application Deadline: October 12, 2025
LOCATION: Japan
With a diverse group of 18 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. Qualified international students, who may have little or no knowledge of the Japanese language, can enroll in the Institute of Science Tokyo’s Master’s, Doctoral, or Integrated Doctoral Education Program and pursue an advanced degree in Japan.
ELIGIBILITY:
Master’s Program / Integrated Doctoral Education Program:
Persons who have successfully completed 16 years of education outside Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date
Persons who have graduated from a university or college in Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date.
Persons who have successfully completed 3 years or more of education at a university or college outside Japan and obtained a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date
Persons who have successfully completed 15 years of education and are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School at Science Tokyo as having an outstanding academic record
Persons whose countries do not require 16 years of education prior to completing an undergraduate-level education but who satisfy both conditions noted below and are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School at Science Tokyo as having academic ability equivalent to or higher than that of graduates of a Japanese university
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 completing undergraduate-level education
Persons who are at least 22 years old by the day before the enrollment date
Doctoral Program:
Persons who have successfully obtained a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional master’s degree at a university or college outside Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date
Persons who have obtained a master’s degree or a professional master’s degree in Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the admission date
Persons who do not meet eligibility conditions (1) or (2) but are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School at Science Tokyo as having academic abilities equivalent to or higher than that of a master’s degree or professional master’s degree holder and are at least 24 years old by the day before the enrollment date
If you wish to apply for the following scholarships, you must submit an additional application form apart from the IGP application form. Please apply using the scholarship application form URL below. Please note that you will need to use the token issued at the time of the IGP application form. Scholarship Application Form URL: https://forms.office.com/r/AVu0HA74Ui Application period: Monday, August 4, 2025 to Sunday, October 12, 2025
BENEFIT:
Japan Student Services Organization (“JASSO”): The Monthly scholarship amount is JPY48,000.
ADB-JSP: This scholarship is for the master’s degree programs only. The scholarship provides a monthly allowance of JPY 147,000 per month, a book allowance of JPY 100,000 per year, a thesis allowance of JPY 50,000 per year, travel expenses, medical insurance, and others. This scholarship is for only the FALL INTAKE.
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