(This is a translation from the official Japanese version.
In case of conflict, the Japanese version shall prevail and be conclusive.)

AY2025 Admission Guidefor Admission toDepartment of Computer Science(for Examinations Conducted in AY2024)
Graduate School of Information Science and Technology,

The University of Tokyo

Master’s Program
andDoctoral Program

Contact:
Administration Office of Department of Computer Science,
Graduate School of Information Science and Technology,
The University of Tokyo,
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, JapanEMAIL: admissions@is.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp TEL: 03-5841-4111
Web page for admission:

https://www.i.u-tokyo.ac.jp/edu/course/cs/admission_e.shtml
In addition to this guide, be sure to refer to the Admission Guide of the Graduate School.

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Department Overview
The mission of Department of Computer Science is to contribute to research and education on
fundamental theories of computer science, their implementations as computer systems, andapplications to natural science, which provide foundations for information technologies
indispensable in today’s society. Of particular interest is in-depth research on the core of
information and computation rather than the use of information technologies as a tool. Theresearch focus includes, but is not limited to: Discrete Mathematics, Numerical Algorithms,Programming Languages, Algorithms, Quantum Computation, Computer Architecture,
Operating Systems, Software, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics,
Computational Science, Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval, Computer
Vision, Human Computer Interaction, and Graphics. For more details, refer to the document“Faculty and Labs in Department of Computer Science” provided separately.

Master’s Program(1) Introduction
A. Department of Computer Science conducts Summer Entrance Examinations. The
department does not receive applications for Master’s program in Winter Entrance
Examination.
B. Before sending Application Form, the applicants (except those who are completing theUndergraduate Program of Department of Information Science in the Faculty ofScience at the University of Tokyo) should contact at least one of their prospectivesupervisors.
C. Check the document “Faculty and Labs in Department of Computer Science” andenter your selection of (up to six) labs through the Web application system.
Prepare a Research Plan document following the guideline on page 9 and submit itthrough the Web application system.

(2) Examination Schedule(2.1) Summer Entrance Examinations① Document Screening
Document screening will be conducted based on the submitted documents. Regarding
the notification of the screening, refer to the Admission Guide of the graduate school.
Applicants who have failed the document screening are not eligible for the written
and oral examinations.

② Written Examinations
DateTime

Venue

Thursday

Refer to the Admission Guide of theAugust 15, 2024

Graduate School

Subject
Mathematics

Room 83, Floor B1
MondayAugust 19, 2024

13:00- Faculty of Engineering Bldg. 817:00(“工学部 8 号館 地下 83 講義室” in Japanese)

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Specialized Subjects✓✓✓✓For the Written Examinations of Mathematics, refer to the Admission Guide ofthe Graduate School.
In the Written Examinations of Specialized Subjects, approximately fourproblems will be asked from the following subjects, and applicants are required
to answer all the problems.
Information Mathematics, Numerical Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics,Algorithms and Complexity, Formal Languages, Logic, Programming
Languages, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Digital Circuits,
Machine Learning
Study the specialized subjects in advance, based on the book list on the following
website.
https://www.i.u-tokyo.ac.jp/edu/course/cs/references.shtml
Java or C language may be used in the examinations.
The time for the specialized subjects shown above is an approximate time
including the time for collecting answer sheets, etc. The details on how theexaminations will be conducted and the exact schedule will be notified to those
who have passed the document screening in late July.

③ Oral Examinations
DateTime

Wednesday

10:00-

August 21, 2024

17:00

Venue

Subject

OnlineSpecialized Subjects

Remarks:✓ The time shown above is an approximate time including waiting time, etc. You
will be notified of the exact time and place by the examination day.

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Doctoral Program and Doctoral Program (SpecialSelection for Professionals)(1) Introduction
A. Department of Computer Science conducts Summer Entrance Examinations andWinter Entrance Examinations for its Doctoral Program. The schedules andexamination methods differ between Summer and Winter Entrance Examinations.
B. Before sending an Application Form, applicants must contact their supervisor ofchoice and show their research proposals.
C. Check the document "Faculty and Labs in Department of Computer Science" andenter the name of your prospective supervisor in the field “Supervising Professor ofyour choice” of the Web application system. Prepare a Research Plan document basedon the guidelines given on page 9, and submit it through the Web application system.
D. For Summer Entrance Examinations:I. Those who have completed the programs in Department of Computer Science in
the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology at the University ofTokyo, or Department of Information Science in the Graduate School of Scienceat the University of Tokyo, are exempted from the following:✓ Submission of the TOEFL score✓ Written Examinations of Primary Examinations
II. Those who are completing the Master’s Program of Department of Computer
Science in the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology at theUniversity of Tokyo are exempted from the submission of the TOEFL score andPrimary Examinations.
E. For Winter Entrance Examinations:
I. All the examinations (including submitted documents, questions, and answers)
are conducted in English.
II. Applications with a TOEFL score of less than 90 (iBT) will be rejected.
III. Together with the application form, submit a Letter of Recommendation. The
letter should be submitted directly by your recommender. Typically, but notnecessarily, the recommender is an academic who knows you well, such as yourcurrent supervisor. The recommender should not be a faculty member ofDepartment of Computer Science, the University of Tokyo.
IV. The applicants for Doctoral Program (Special Selection for Professionals) who
have completed the programs in Department of Computer Science in theGraduate School of Information Science and Technology at the University ofTokyo, or Department of Information Science in the Graduate School of Scienceat the University of Tokyo, are exempted from the following:✓ Submission of the TOEFL score✓ Submission of the Letter of Recommendation✓ Document Screening(2) Examination Schedule(2.1) Summer Entrance Examinations① Primary Examinations (Document Screening)
Document screening will be based on the submitted documents. Your eligibility forthe Written and Oral Examinations will be announced on the website
https://www.i.u-tokyo.ac.jp/edu/course/cs/admission_e.shtml
from 15:00, Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 (JST), for the period of three days (72 hours).
The announcement will be made by using the examinee number that is found on theexamination admission card delivered in advance.

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DateMonday
August 19,2024TimeVenue

Subject

Room 83, Floor B1
13:00-

Faculty of Engineering Bldg. 8

17:00(“工学部 8 号館地下 83 講義室”

Specialized Subjectsin Japanese)

Remarks:✓ In the Written Examinations of Specialized Subjects, approximately fourproblems will be asked from the following subjects, and applicants are required
to answer all the problems.
Information Mathematics, Numerical Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics,
Algorithms and Complexity, Formal Languages, Logic, Programming
Languages, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Digital Circuits,
Machine Learning
Study the specialized subjects in advance, based on the book list on the following
website.
https://www.i.u-tokyo.ac.jp/edu/course/cs/references.shtml✓ Java or C language may be used in the examination.
✓ The time for the specialized subjects shown above is an approximate time
including the time for collecting answer sheets, etc. The details on how theexaminations will be conducted and the exact schedule will be notified to those
who have passed the document screening in late July.

③ Primary Examinations (Oral Examinations)
DateThursdayAugust 22, 2024

TimeVenue

10:00-Online

17:00

Subject

Specialized
Subjects

Remarks:✓ The time shown above is an approximate time including waiting time, etc. You
will be notified of the exact time and place by the examination day.

④ Secondary Examinations
The applicant’s Master’s thesis or its equivalent is reviewed and examinations by oralpresentation are conducted as described below. For those who are completing theMaster’s Program of Department of Computer Science in the Graduate School ofInformation Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo, examinations areconducted separately from the above schedule and style.
I.

The examinations will be conducted on one of the days from Monday, January
27th, to Friday, January 31st, 2025, and the time and place will be announced
later. For applicants who wish to enter the graduate school in October 2024, andthose who wish to enter in April 2025 but have completed or are expected tocomplete a Master’s or Professional degree program by September 30th, 2024, theSecondary Examinations will be conducted at the same time as Oral
Examinations of Primary Examinations.
II. Present the research from your Master’s thesis or its alternative in 12 minutes
and the research plan for your doctoral program in 3 minutes. Research results-6-

after completion of Master’s program can be included. Submit PDF copies ofMaster’s thesis (which can be in Japanese, English or any other language) and ofa few published papers on the presented research, if any, to the department inadvance. The guideline of PDF submission will be notified later. Each examinee
should prepare a PC for presentation.

(2.2) Winter Entrance Examinations① Document Screening
Document screening will be based on the submitted documents. Your eligibility for
the Written and Oral Examinations will be announced on the website
https://www.i.u-tokyo.ac.jp/edu/course/cs/admission_e.shtml
from 15:00, Friday, December 20th, 2024 (JST), for the period of five days (120 hours).
The announcement will be made by using the examinee number that is found on theexamination admission card delivered in advance.

② Primary Examinations (Oral Examinations)
DateTime

Wednesday

9:00-

January 29, 2025

17:00

Venue

Subject

OnlineSpecialized Subjects

Remarks:✓ Applicants are required to:⚫ Answer several questions on the following specialized subjects. You can use awhiteboard or a blackboard to answer the questions.
Information Mathematics, Numerical Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics,
Algorithms and Complexity, Formal Languages, Logic, Programming
Languages, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Digital Circuits,
Machine Learning
Study the specialized subjects in advance, based on the book list on thefollowing website.
https://www.i.u-tokyo.ac.jp/edu/course/cs/references.shtml⚫ Answer a few questions on the topics that are relevant to your research
fields. You can use a whiteboard or a blackboard to answer the questions.
✓ All the answers must be given in English.
✓ The time shown above is an approximate time including waiting time, etc. You
will be notified of the exact time and place by the examination day.

③ Secondary Examinations
The applicant’s Master’s thesis or its equivalent is reviewed and examinations by oralpresentation are conducted as described below. The examinations by oralpresentation will be conducted at the same time as the oral examinations of theprimary examinations above. For those who are completing the Master’s Program ofDepartment of Computer Science in the Graduate School of Information Science andTechnology at the University of Tokyo, examinations are conducted in a different
schedule and style announced.
I. Present the research from your Master’s program in 12 minutes and the researchplan for your doctoral program in 3 minute. Research results after completion ofMaster’s program can be included. Each examinee should prepare a PC forpresentation. Submit PDF copies of Master’s thesis (which can be in any otherlanguage than Japanese and English) and of a few published papers on the-7-

presented research, if any, to the department in advance. The guideline of PDF
submission will be notified later. Those who have not yet written a Master’sthesis at the time of the secondary examinations should submit a plan of theMaster’s thesis (which should summarize the research goal and method, theresults obtained so far, etc. in English, on at least 5 pages in A4 size, in a freeformat) as an alternative. Those who have not written a Master’s thesis and do
not plan to write it (i.e., those whose eligibility to apply for the Doctoral program
is not based on a Master’s degree) should contact the department admission officein advance on alternative documents to be submitted.
II. All the presentations and answers must be given in English.

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Guidelines for Preparing the Research Plan Document
For Master’s Program
Describe your research plan in the following format on A4 paper and submit it with theApplication Form. The description should be two pages long in Japanese or English.
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

Research Plan
Name: Xxx Yyy (your name)
New information processing is enabled by the progress of computers. Still there remains aproblem of …. In Master’s Course I want to tackle this problem based on the following ideas:(For example, describe the research plan with required specialized knowledge, related work,
and/or programming skills)(1) …
References[1] …
(Describe your notable achievements if any)
Notable achievements: …

For Doctoral Program and Doctoral Program [Special Selection for Professionals]
Describe your research results, your major publications, and your research plan for theDoctoral Program (try lucid explanations, e.g., using figures), in four A4 pages using thefollowing format. Submit it with the Application Form. Use Japanese or English for Summer
Examination and English for Winter Examination. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

Research Plan
Name: Xxx Yyy (your name)
1. Research results
1.1 Fast algorithm of linear solution [1]We have developed a fast algorithm for solution of large scale systems of linear equations…
1.2 Summary of study or research achievements during your period of employment(Include this section if you are applying for the Special Selection for Professionals)
2. Selected Publication list
[1] Xxx Yyy, "Fast algorithm of linear solution," Master’s thesis, Graduate School of Information
Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo (2011).
[2] Xxx Yyy and Aaa Bbb, "Fast algorithm of linear solution," proceedings of 2011 annual meeting ofresearch society, pp. 101-102, 2011.
3. Research Plan
In Doctoral Program I am planning to improve the above algorithm to solve larger problem…
References[1] …

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Notices for Examinees of Onsite Examinations (Specialized Subjects)
for Master’s and Doctoral Program, Department of Computer Science,
Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo
1. Examination Schedule
Refer to “Examination Schedule” listed in this Guide.
2. Examination Location
Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo (7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
Transportation by subway:
Marunouchi Line and Oedo Line: Get off at Hongo-sanchome Station (M21/E08)
Chiyoda Line: Get off at Nezu Station (C14)
Namboku Line: Get off at Todaimae Station (N12)
Mita Line: Get off at Kasuga Station (I12)Transportation by bus:
Toei Bus “Todai Seimon Mae” or “Todai Konai”
Refer to “Venue” listed in this Guide.
Refer to “Map of Examination Locations”.
Examinees should be in the designated examination room no later than 30 minutes before
the start of each examination. In the case of being late, the applicant should find theexamination supervisor for further directions.
3. What to bring（1） Examination admission card (受験票)（2） Writing instruments (black pencils, black mechanical pencils, black fountain pens, or
black ball-point pens), erasers, pencil sharpeners (desktop pencil sharpeners are notaccepted), and a clock or watch (only for checking the time; devices with other functions
are not accepted).
Caution: During the examination period, all mobile phones must be turned off. Examinees
will not be permitted to wear mobile phones.
4. Examination Rules（1） Examinees will not be permitted to leave the examination room, even after they finish or
give up answering.
（2） As a rule, examinees will not be allowed to leave the examination room temporarily
during the examination period. An examinee should tell the examination supervisor
when she or he feels ill or wants to use washroom facilities.
（3） Examination admission cards (受験票) must be kept on top of the desk throughout theentire examination period.
（4） Examinees must write their examinee’s number on all answer sheets. Examinees must
not write their names. Enter answers on the corresponding answer sheets. If there is
not enough space, write answers on the back of the answer sheets.
（5） Examinees are not allowed to take out answer sheets or problem booklets from theexamination room.
（6） Examinees should not use any devices other than writing instruments, pencil sharpeners,
erasers, and a clock or watch.

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Map of Examination Locations:
Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo,
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Department of Computer Science,Graduate School of Information Science and Technology

Faculty of Engineering
Bldg.8

By subway:
Marunouchi Line and Oedo Line: Get off at Hongo-sanchome Station (M21/E08)
Chiyoda Line: Get off at Nezu Station (C14)
Namboku Line: Get off at Todaimae Station (N12)
Mita Line: Get off at Kasuga Station (I12)
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Department of Computer Science
For other conditions on submitted documents common to all the departments, check theAdmission Guide of the Graduate School.
List of Department-Specific Documents
Summer Entrance Examinations

Master's
Program

Doctoral
ProgramDocuments to be Subimitted

Who to Submit

Winter Entrance Examinations
Documents to be Subimitted

Who to Submit

Research Plan
（written in Japanese or English,
two A4-sized pages; follow theinstructions on page 9)

All Applicants

Research Plan (written inJapanese or English, four A4sized pages; follow theinstructions on page 9)

Research Plan (written in English,
All Applicants four A4-sized pages; follow theinstructions on page 9)

All Applicants

Recommendation Letter from aperson who is not a faculty memberof Department of Computer Science,
The University of Tokyo
Research Plan (written inJapanese or English, four A4sized pages; follow theinstructions on page 9)

DoctoralProgram(SpecialSelection forProfessionals)

Research Plan (written in English,
All Applicants four A4-sized pages; follow theinstructions on page 9)

All Applicants

All Applicants

All applicants except those who havecompleted programs in Department
Recommendation Letter from aof Computer Science in the Graduate
person who is not a faculty member
School of Information Science andof Department of Computer Science,
Technology or Department ofThe University of TokyoInformation Science in the Graduate
School of Science at the Universityof Tokyo

Department-specific Conditions on TOEFL Scores
Summer Entrance Examinations

Winter Entrance Examinations

Master's Program All applicants must submit.
All applicants must submit, except those who havecompleted (or are expected to complete) Master's
program in Department of Computer Science in theDoctoral Program Graduate School of Information Science andTechnology, or Department of Information Science in
the Graduate School of Science at the University ofTokyo.

No less than 90. All applicants must submit.

All applicants must submit, except those who have
Doctoral Program completed Master's program in Department of(SpecialComputer Science in the Graduate School ofSelection for Information Science and Technology, or Department
Professionals) of Information Science in the Graduate School ofScience at the University of Tokyo.

No less than 90. All applicants must submit, except
those who have completed (or are expected tocomplete) programs in Department of Computer
Science in the Graduate School of Information
Science and Technology or Department of Information
Science in the Graduate School of Science at theUniversity of Tokyo.

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