Admissions Information for Graduate School
Prospective Students
The School of Engineering has approximately 1,500 international students and 300 foreign researchers studying with 2,500 Japanese graduate students. On a bilingual campus based on English and Japanese, we aim to foster individuals who will lead innovation in an increasingly global society based on the key concept of diversity, and to offer an environment conducive to studying and learning the whole spectrum of science and technology.
College Admission Information Overview
Statistics
(As of May 1, 2025)
Number of Faculty Members
・Professors 177
・Associate Professors, Lecturers 214
・Assistant Professors, Research Assistants 188
Number of Graduate Students
・Master 2,410 (617)・Doctral 1,509 (783)
*( ): Foreign Students
Professional School 15
Partner Universities / Institutes with Academic Exchange Agreements
A total of 135 partner universities / institutions in 37 countries and regions
Admission for postgraduates
1. Do you live in Japan? |
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A MEXT Scholarship Through Japanese Embassy B Special Graduate Programs for International Students C China Scholarship Council (Fall Enrollment)
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Click to go to Information of special admission courses for international students to study at the graduate school of Engineering
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A. MEXT Scholarship Through Japanese Embassy
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Initial screening Japanese (embassy at home country)
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Being at Japanese university |
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B. Special Graduate Programs for International Students Full English courses
- Department:
・Civil Engineering - Program: International Graduate Program in the Field of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Studies
- Entry: April / October
- Department:
・Urban Engineering - Program: Graduate Program for International Students in Urban and Environmental Studies
- Entry: October
- Departments:
・System Innovation
・Nuclear Engineering and Management - Program: Special Graduate Program in Resilience Engineering
- Entry: April / October
- Departments:
・Mechanical Engeneeing
・Electrical Engineering & Information Systems
・Materials Engineeing
・Aeronautics and Astronautics
・Chemical System Emgineering
・Precision Engineering
・Bioengineering (Doctral only) - Program: The International Multidisciplinary Engineering (IME) Graduate Program
- Entry: April / October
- Departments:
・Bioengineering
・Architecture
・Technology Management for Innovation - Program: Global 30 Special English Program (Master’s program only)
- Entry: October
- Department:
・Chemistry and Biotechnology - Program: International Graduate Program in Chemistry and Biotechnology (outside T-cens)
- Entry: April / October
C. China Scholarship Council(国家建設高水平大学公派研究生項目)Fall Enrollment
Only applicants from the accredited universities listed in our guidelines may apply for this program.
Scholarship
- 1. MEXT Scholarship (Country level)
- Master / Doctral
- ~200k JPY / mo.
- 2. The University of Tokyo Fellowship (University level)
- Master / Doctral
- 200k JPY / mo.
- 3. WINGS (World-leading Innovative Graduate Study Program) *For details on WINGS, please see below.
- Master / Doctral
- 180k JPY / mo.

73 Departments, 12 Schools, Number of enrolled students: 117 students
・Material Research, Information and Technology (MERIT-WINGS)
10 Departments, 3 Schools, Number of enrolled students: 181 students

40 Departments, 10 Schools, Number of enrolled students: 51 students
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9 Departments, 4 Schools, Number of enrolled students:41 students
- 4. SPRING GX (University level)
- Doctral
- 180k JPY / mo.
- 5. Doctoral Student Special Incentives Program (SEUT - RA) (School of Eng. level)
- Doctral
- 120k or 50k JPY / mo.
Special Auditors under Exchange Agreement
Summer Program (Short Term)
- ESEP (Engineering Summer Education Program)
The School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo provides an opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at our world’s leading laboratories for 3-6 weeks to undergraduates and graduates from our partner universities.
Academic Information
- Academic Information
The website above may provide further information about Academic Calendar, Syllabus Search, Japanese Language Class, and so on.
Student life on campus
Admissions Information for Graduate School
To enroll in the graduate school of Engineering as a Master's or Doctoral Student, you are required to successfully pass an entrance examination conducted by each department. Please also refer to the website of the department you are applying to.

For Those Interested in Entering Graduate School
To gain admission to the Graduate School of Engineering (Master's, Doctoral, and Professional Degree Programs), you will need to take written and oral exams as part of the standard admission process. Additionally, we provide information regarding the entrance examinations specifically for international students who are generally residing overseas.
Regular Admission
International Admission
For Those Interested in Becoming a Research Student
The Graduate School of Engineering accepts graduate research students who engage in specific research under the guidance of a faculty member. The research period is one year, and no academic credits can be earned during this time.
Research Students
Postgraduate International Research Students
For Those Interested in Exchange Programs from Partner Universities
The University of Tokyo and the Graduate School of Engineering accept exchange students from partner universities with whom they have established agreements or memoranda of understanding. Based on these agreements and memoranda, exchange students are exempt from tuition fees.
University-wide Student Exchange Program (USTEP)
OICE (Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, School of Engineering)
Scholarships & Financial Support
At the University of Tokyo, we offer unique scholarships as well as scholarship programs for overseas study, ensuring that all students can focus on their studies without financial concerns. Additionally, the Graduate School of Engineering provides research support for doctoral students, aimed at promoting research activities and developing research execution capabilities.