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The University of Electro-Communications (UEC Tokyo), which celebrated its
centenary in 2018, recognizes that fostering and producing highly-skilled professionals
who can lead Scientific and Technological Innovation in order to support a knowledgebased society is our primary mission.
• We have established an entirely new educational and research system sinceacademic year 2016, to enhance and strengthen our institution.
• More than 70 % of new graduates of our int’l students are employed in the companies
in Japan.
By the study and teaching of science and technology spearhead, UEC Tokyo
continues to contribute greatly to the development of society.

1. Location
・Chofu-city, Tokyo, JAPAN
・15 mins from Shinjuku, by the express train.
・Airport Limousines are running between Tokyo International Airports (Narita or Haneda) and
Chofu.
To Sendai,Niigata,Nagano

Bus

Tohoku Shinkansen,
Joetsu Shinkansen,
Hokuriku Shinkansen

Chofu

New Tokyo Airport(Narita)
Ueno

Kichijoji

Shinjuku

Meidaimae
ShibuyaBubaigawara
Inadadutsumi

Tokyo
Yamanote Line

KeioInadadutsumi

Bus

Tokyo Airport (Haneda)
Tokaido Shinkansen,
Sanyou Shinkansen
To Nagoya,Osaka

NaritaExpress

Shinagawa

Chofu

NaritaChofu

Haneda

2. Programs(1) Degrees programs[14 educational programs in 3 degree courses, and a joint program in doctoral course]a) Undergraduate programb) Graduate programs (master’s degree and doctoral degree programs)(2) Non-degree semestral programsa) Exchange Student Program, called JUSST Program, with our partnership universities.
b) Credited auditor program for the persons who are in the undergraduate level.
Students are required to take courses more than 10 hours/week in order to hold the resident status/
visa as “college student”.
c) Research Student Program, preparatory program, for graduate school, for the persons who areundergraduate graduates.
(3) Non-degree laboratory work programa) Short-term research student program. Short-term laboratory work for both under-graduate andgraduate students.
3. Schools and their Educational System (See the figure in the next page)
School of Informatics and Engineering 情報理工学域 [14 educational programs]- Cluster I (Informatics and Computer Engineering)
I類（情報系）- Cluster II (Emerging Multi-interdisciplinary Engineering) II類（融合系）- Cluster III (Fundamental Science and Engineering)
III類（理工系）
Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering 情報理工学研究科 [14 edu. programs]- Department of Informatics
情報学専攻- Department of Computer and Networking Engineering 情報・ネットワーク工学専攻- Department of Mechanical and Intelligent Systems Engineering 機械知能システム学専攻- Department of Engineering Science
基盤理工学専攻- (Doctoral Program only) Joint Doctoral Program for Sustainability Research
共同サステイナビリティ研究専攻
4. Tuition and Fees

(as of July 2021, it is subject to change)

Degree programs (MEng/PhD)

Credited audit program(JPY)

282,000

Entrance Fee

28,200Spring Semester

267,900

Tuition14,800

Fall Semester

267,900

Entrance Fee
Tuition(JPY)/subjectResearch student program(JPY)

Non-degree lab work program

Entrance Fee

84,600

No Entrance Fee

Tuition

178,200

Tuition/semester/month(JPY)

29,700

There are 2 semesters annually; spring and fall semesters are from April to September and from
October to March, respectively. The tuition of short-term (research) program may be exempt for the
students from our exchange partner institutions.

2Subjects related
to each Program

Optical Science and Engineering

Fundamental
Science andEngineering

Chemistry and Biotechnology

Applied Physics

Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Systems

Advanced Robotics

Measurement and Control Systems

Electronic and Information Engineering

Information and Communication Eng.

Information Security Engineering

Computer Science

Mathematics Information Science

Management Sci．and Social Informatics

Media Science and Engineering

Laboratory workin each Program

4th Year

Cluster III

CommonCluster II
inUnderEmerging Multigraduate Interdisciplinary
CourseEngineering

Informatics andComputerEngineering

Cluster I

Basic subjects
in each field

Introductory
subjects
in IE fields

3rd Year

Education Programs

2nd Year

1st Year

Educational System at UEC

Laboratory work

Laboratory work
Course work

Joint Doctoral
Program for
Sustainability
Research

Department ofEngineering
Science

Department of
Mechanical andIntelligent
Systems
Engineering

DepartmentofComputer andNetwork Eng．

Department
ofInformatics

Doctoral

Master’ s

Prep program for graduate school only for Int’ l students(optional, up to 2 years)

Research Student Program

Figure: Educational System and list of 14 Educational Programs in Schools ofInformatics and Engineering (IE)

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5. Scholarship
A. Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship(1) Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate research students recommended by Japanese
Embassies
Refer the Study-in-Japan Guidebook by JASSO.
(2) Scholarships for international research students referred by UEC
These scholarships are available for the prospective students in the master's and doctoral
programs. The scholarships are awarded based on your research field and qualifications. You may
apply by contacting a prospective faculty supervisor or department head at UEC.
Currently UEC have 2 special programs with a period: One is MICH program, until enrolled in
AY 2022 and the other is AiQuSci program until enrolled by AY2023.
B. Scholarship Supported by Public or Private Foundations(1) Scholarships referred by UEC will be introduced only for the current UEC int'l students.
(2) Scholarships opening for any prospective students studying in Japan
6. Residences
There are a few options for the residence. We have a few types of dormitories for theinternational students at UEC Tokyo. Their rents are varied depending on the location anddormitory types (from 20,000 JPY to 60,000 JPY, including utilities).
Many of our international students live in the privately rented spaces (i.e. apartment) near thecampus whose rent costs >40,000 JPY.
7. Admission Processes
Depending on the programs, the admission processes are varied.
(1) Degrees programs and research student program (preparatory for grad school):More details in the section of Outlines of Admission Guide.
(2) Exchange student program from our partner institutions:Contact the international affair section in your home university.
(3) Other non-degree programs: Enquire by email to our International Student Office.
8. After Graduation (of degree program students)

After the completion of programs (Int'l students graduated in AY2020)

Work＠Jpn
Work@Home Country
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Study@UEC
Other@Home Country

Study@Japan(out of UEC)
Work@3rd Country

Other@Japan
UnknownReferences / URLs and QR codes (up to June 2022)
UEC Tokyo (top page)

Abstract of MEXT Program

UEC Int’l Education Center /Center for Int’l Programs andExchange

www.uec.ac.jp/eng/

https://bit.ly/372Jx7i

www.fedu.uec.ac.jp/en/

学域）過去の入試問題

学域）入試資料請求

Admission of Undergraduate
Program (in Japanese only)

Copy of On-Campus Exams ofUndergraduate Program(in Japanese only)

How to Request for Application
Form of Undergraduate Program(in Japanese only)

www.uec.ac.jp/admission/ie/
exam_international.html

www.uec.ac.jp/admission/ie/
exam.html

www.uec.ac.jp/admission/ie/
request.html

Overview of Admission of
Graduate School (Master’s andDoctoral Programs)

Application Guideline on
Doctoral Program

How to Request for Application
Form of Graduate School (inJapanese only)

https://www.uec.ac.jp/admission/
ie_graduate/pdf/
doctoral_program_2022-2023.pdf

www.uec.ac.jp/admission/
ie_graduate/request.html

学域）私費外国人留学生選抜

www.uec.ac.jp/eng/admission/
ie_graduate/exam.html

Joint Doctoral Program of
Sustainability Research

大学院）入試資料請求

博士前期課程）過去の入試問題
Copy of Exams of Master’s
Program (in Japanese only)

Research Student Program

https://www.wt-jdpsr.jp/

www.uec.ac.jp/admission/
ie_graduate/kakomon.html

https://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/
admission/resstu2022_10.html

UEC Researcher SearchVideo Guidance of UEC

Video UEC in English

kjk.office.uec.ac.jp/scripts/
websearch/index.htm?lang=en

www.uec.ac.jp/eng/about/guide/

https://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/
videouec/

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Contact Information
https://forms.gle/1oL2FzPvyxpRBXDt6
Inquiry form for Int'l Student(in English)

入試一般のお問い合わせ，
入試課入学試験係

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ｏｐｅｎ−ｃａｍｐ＠oﬃce.uec.ac.jp

Outlines of Admission Guide
大学・大学院

入試概要-School of Informatics and Engineering
情報理工学域-Graduate School of Informatics andEngineering 大学院情報理工学研究科
・Master’s Program 博士前期課程
・Doctoral Program 博士後期課程
・Research Students Program 研究生制度

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Admission Guide to Privately-Funded International Students
for School of INFORMATICS & ENGINEERING (IE)
Refer to the following URL for latest detailed info of the exam and schedule (in Japanese):
http://www.uec.ac.jp/admission/ie/exam_international.html
Application requirement
Applicants must meet all of the following 3 requirements:(1) Those who do not have Japanese nationality and have completed or are expected to complete 12
years of school education out of Japan (including 11 years or more of school education separately
designated by MEXT). For other qualifications, please contact us as soon as possible.
(2) Applicants must have taken the EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission forInternational Students 日本留学試験) with the subjects of Japanese, Physics, Chemistry, andMathematics(Course 2), in June or November of the application academic year.
(3) Applicants must submit the original score sheet of either of TOEFL or TOEIC within two years
before the April that you are planning to enroll in, and must meet the following criteria. TOEFL
PBT 453 points or higher, TOEFL iBT 46 points or higher,TOEIC L&R 450 points or higher.
Note that the following applicant should be in the standard admission 一般選抜. Please contact
UEC Admission Office or Int’l Student Office for more details.
(i) Applicant, who has non-Japanese nationality but has finished (or is expected to finish by theenrollment) a secondary education in Japan.
(ii) Applicant, who has Japanese nationality and has finished (or is expected to finish by theenrollment) a secondary education out of Japan.
Schedule in brief
The program begins only in April. Spring and fall semesters are from April to September andfrom October to March, respectively.
Early November:
Mid January :February 25:
February 27:
Early March:
April

Booklet of Application Guideline will be available.
Application period. Your application must arrive no later than the fixed
dates and via domestic registered mail only. You should not bring yourapplication in person to our admission office.
On-campus academic achievement test
Oral examination
Announcement of results
Admission

Notes for application(1) To apply for the UEC entrance exam, you must obtain a booklet of Application Guideline for
Admission of School of IE to Privately Funded International Students 情報理工学域 私費外国人留学生選抜 学生募集要項 (available in early November). The Admission Guideline areprovided in Japanese only. Refer to the following URL for how to request your copy: http://
www.uec.ac.jp/admission/ie/request.html(2) Your application should be filed only by registered mail within Japan 郵便書留. If you are inoverseas, you may ask your proxy in Japan to apply as directed.

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学域・大学
Screening Methods
You will be screened and evaluated comprehensively based on the results of EJU, academic
achievement test and interview conducted by UEC, as well as academic performance reported by theschool you are from:(1) EJU 日本留学試験:
Subjects: Japanese, Sciences (Physics and Chemistry)*, Mathematics (Course 2)**You may choose either Japanese or English for the language used in these subjects. In
case of you take EJU in both June and November, twice a year, the higher score will be
regarded for your screening.

(2) On-campus academic achievement test, held on February 25
On-campus test is carried out only in Japanese language. The examinations of mathematics andsciences are the same as in the test of standard admission of School of Informatics and Engineering
held on the same day. Reference for the contents of the academic achievement test in past several
years, except the exam of Japanese is at https://www.uec.ac.jp/admission/ie/exam.html
Notes [the coverage of
examinations]

Subjects

Mathematics

Sciences(Both Physics
andChemistry)

Math I, II, III
Math A, B, C

Math I, II, III, and A: All topics
Math B: Numerical Sequence
and Vector

Basic Physics
and Physics

Basic Physics: All topics
Physics: All topics

Basic
Chemistry andChemistry

Basic Chemistry: All topics
Chemistry: All topics

Japanese Language Ability

Basic level

Allotments and length of
examinations

200 points, 120 mins

150 points, 120 mins

100 points, 75 mins(4) Oral examination, held on February 27

Tuition and Fees
Examination fee costs 17,000JPY. The receipt for the fee must be pasted on the exam admission
slip, attached in the Admission Guideline.
Entrance fee and tuition are 282,000JPY at the admission and 267,900JPY per semester,
respectively.
None of the above fees will be returned once you pay and they are subject to change.

9Admission Guide to Privately-Funded International Students forStandard Admission(*) of Master’s Programin Graduate School of INFORMATICS & ENGINEERING (IE)
Refer to the following URL for latest detailed info of the exam and schedule in English:
Overview of Admission http://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/admission/ie_graduate/exam.html
Application Schedule http://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/admission/ie_graduate/schedule.html(*)Note: Our master’s program also has Special Admission for Mature-Students 社会人入試, with the different requirement and screening methods for applicants. For more detail,refer the Overview website (https://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/admission/ie_graduate/exam.html).

Application Requirement
Applicant should be either of the followings; 1)who has graduated from the 4-year undergraduate
school, 2) who is expected to graduate from the 4-year undergraduate school by enrollment, or3)who has not graduated from the 4-year undergraduate school but surpasses a undergraduate
graduate in scholastic ability, may be accepted along with the pre-examination. If you are applyingon 3), contact UEC Admission Office directly before more than a couple of months of theapplication.

Schedule in brief
Screening is held only in August. Applicant is able to choose, at the application, to start the
program either starting in October right after the examination (so called Fall Semester Admission) or
starting in April of the following academic year (Spring Semester Admission).
Late July to Early August:Application period
Mid August:Examinations
Early September:
Announcement of results
Late September:
Enrollment/Admission procedure (for October admission)
October:
October admission
Mid or late March of the following year:
Enrollment/Admission procedure (for April admission)
April of the following year:
April admission

Notes for application(1) To apply, you must obtain a booklet of Application Guideline for Standard Admission ofMaster’s Program in Graduate School of IE (including for privately-funded international
students) 大学院情報理工学研究科 学生募集要項 博士前期課程 一般入試”. Thisis a set of application document and is provided in Japanese only.
(2) Before filing your application, you are obliged to communicate with your preferred academic
supervisor in which you wish to be accepted. Refer to the following URLs for contact:
Researcher Search: http://kjk.office.uec.ac.jp/scripts/websearch/index.htm?lang=en"Introduction to Reserach" site: https://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/research/introduction/
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Master's Program
大学院 博士前期
List of faculty members (in Japanese):
http://www.uec.ac.jp/education/graduate/
faculty_member.html
Labo Guide (in Japanese): https://sites.google.com/view/uec-arc/labo-guide/(3) Your application should be filed only by either of the following 2 methods:(i) Submit in person to the service counter of Admission and Public Relations Office(ii) Registered mail within Japan 郵便書留.
If you are in overseas, you may ask your proxy to do as directed above.

Screening Methods
You will be screened comprehensively based on academic achievement test, interview, andsubmitted documents.
The examinations on specialization is basically carried out in Japanese. Refer to the following
URL for the copy of the exams in the latest 3 years:
https://www.uec.ac.jp/admission/ie_graduate/kakomon.html (in Japanese)
1.

English (100 points):
The score of TOEFL or TOEIC will be evaluated for your language (English) ability. Submit,
along with your application documents, the original score sheet of TOEFL (PBT), TOEFL(iBT), or TOEIC which you took within two years before the month you take the screening
examination.
Note that:(1) The original you submit will be returned to you.
(2) The score sheet of group tests, such as TOEFL-ITP or TOEIC-IP, will not be accepted.
(3) Unless you submit the score with your application documents, your application will not be
filed.

2.

Specialization(400 points):
The exam content varies depending on the department of your interest. Refer to the Admission
Guideline (in Japanese) or website of Overview of Admission.

3.

Oral examination (100 points)

Tuition and Fees
Examination fee costs 30,000JPY. The receipt for the fee must be pasted on the exam admission
slip, attached in the Admission Guideline.
Entrance fee and tuition are 282,000JPY at enrollment and 267,900JPY per semester,
respectively.
None of the above fees will be returned once you pay and they are subject to change.

11Admission Guide to Privately-Funded International Students forStandard Admission(*) of Doctoral Programin Graduate School of INFORMATICS & ENGINEERING (IE)
including Joint Doctoral Program of Sustainability Research

Refer to the following URL for latest detailed info of the exam and schedule in English:
http://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/admission/ie_graduate/exam.html
http://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/admission/ie_graduate/schedule.html(*)Note: Our doctoral program also has Special Admission for Mature-Students 社会人入試, with the different requirement and screening methods for applicants. For more detail,refer the Overview website (https://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/admission/ie_graduate/exam.html).

※If you want to apply for Joint Doctoral Program for Sustainability Research, please confirm thededicated application guidelines for the program (https://www.wt-jdpsr.jp/). If you want to apply for
UEC, please read the Admission Policy of the Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering.
Application Requirement
Applicant should be either of the followings; 1)who holds a master’s degree or related technicaldegree, 2)who is expected to hold a master’s degree by admission. Or 3) applicant, who is not amaster’s degree holder but surpasses a master’s degree holder in scholastic ability, may be acceptedalong with the pre-examination. If you are applying on 3), contact UEC Admission Office directly
before more than a couple of months of the application.
Schedule in brief(1) August Screening (Program begins either in October of the current academic year or in April ofthe following academic year)
Mid to Late July:
Application period
Mid August:Oral examination
Early September:
Announcement of results
Late September:
Enrollment/Admission procedure (for October admission)
October:
October admission
Mid or late March of the following year:
Enrollment/Admission procedure (for April admission)
April of the following year:
April admission(2) February Screening (Program begins only in April of the following academic year)
Early January:
Application period
Early February:
Oral examination
Late February:
Announcement of results
Mid or late March:
Enrollment/Admission procedure
April
Admission
Notes for application(1) To apply, you must obtain a booklet of Application Guideline for Standard Admission ofDoctoral Program of Graduate School of IE (including for privately-funded international
students) 大学院情報理工学研究科 学生募集要項 博士後期課程 一般入試”. This isa set of application documents. The Admission Guideline are provided both in English andJapanese. Refer to the following URLs for how to request your copy:
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大学院 博士後期

Application Guideline:
https://www.uec.ac.jp/admission/ie_graduate/pdf/
doctoral_program_2022-2023.pdf
How to request for a copy (in Japanese): http://www.uec.ac.jp/admission/ie_graduate/
request.html(2) Before filing your application, you are obliged to communicate with your preferred academic
supervisor in which you wish to be accepted. Refer to the following URLs for contact:
Researcher Search: http://kjk.office.uec.ac.jp/scripts/websearch/index.htm?lang=en"Introduction to Reserach" site: https://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/research/introduction/
List of faculty members (in Japanese): http://www.uec.ac.jp/education/graduate/
faculty_member.html
Labo Guide (in Japanese): https://sites.google.com/view/uec-arc/labo-guide/(3) Your application should be filed only by either of the following 2 methods:(i) Submit in person to the service counter of Admission and Public Relations Office(ii) Registered mail within Japan 郵便書留.
If you are in overseas, you may ask your proxy to do as directed above.

Screening Methods
You will be screened comprehensively based on English ability, oral exam, and submitted
documents. Confirm the updates on the website.
http://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/admission/ie_graduate/exam.html
1.

English Ability (100 points):
The score of TOEFL or TOEIC will be evaluated for your language (English) ability. Submit,
along with your application documents, the original score sheet of TOEFL (PBT), TOEFL(iBT), or TOEIC which you took within two years before the month you take the screening
examination.
Note that:(1) The original you submit will be returned to you.
(2) The score sheet of group tests, such as TOEFL-ITP or TOEIC-IP, will not
be accepted.
(3) Unless you submit the score with your application documents, yourapplication will not be filed.

2.

Oral Examination:
You will be interviewed about academic achievement in your specialized subjects, thesis formaster’s degree, and plan of study. International students will also be tested on Japaneseability.

Tuition and Fees
Examination fee costs 30,000JPY. The receipt for the fee must be pasted on the exam admission
slip, attached in the Admission Guideline.
Entrance fee and tuition are 282,000JPY at enrollment and 267,900JPY per semester,
respectively.
None of the above fees will be returned once you pay and they are subject to change.
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Admission Guide to Privately-Funded International Students for
Research Student Programin Graduate School of Informatics & Engineering (IE)
“Research Students” are allowed to study in fields of their interests under their academic
supervisors’ guidance. However, they are neither eligible to earn credits and a degree, norconsidered as full-time students such as “undergraduate students” and “graduate students.”
Refer to the following URL for latest detailed info of the admission schedule in English:
https://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/admission/resstu2022_10.html
To apply, you must obtain your supervisor’s informal consent. Refer to the following URL for
contacting UEC faculty members:
Researcher Search: http://kjk.office.uec.ac.jp/scripts/websearch/index.htm?lang=en"Introduction to Reserach" site: https://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/research/introduction/
List of faculty members (in Japanese): http://www.uec.ac.jp/education/graduate/
faculty_member.html
Labo Guide (in Japanese): https://sites.google.com/view/uec-arc/labo-guide/Your application will be completed with not only sending the application documents by mail to
UEC International Student Office, but also paying the application fee by domestic bank transfer.
If you are in overseas, you must ask your proxy, who is preferably acquaintance or friend of yours inJapan, to make a bank transfer. Ask someone other than your academic advisor for your proxy as
much as possible.)
Approximate Schedule (Confirm the updates on the website.)(1) Admission in Spring Semester, starting on April 1a) International Application: Applicants who reside overseas:*You must ask your proxy in Japan to make a bank transfer of the application fee.
Early to mid November: Application period
By late December:
Notice of the screening results by registered mailb) Domestic Application: Applicants who reside in Japan:
Early to Mid January:
Application period
By mid February:
Notice of the screening results by registered mail(2) Admission in Fall Semester, starting on October 1a) International Application: Applicants who reside in overseas:*You must ask your proxy in Japan to make a bank transfer of the application fee.
Early to mid June:
Application period
By late July:
Notice of the screening results by registered mailb) Domestic Application: Applicants who resides in Japan:
Early to mid August:Application period
By early September:
Notice of the screening results by registered mail14

Research Student Prog
大学院 研究生制度
Required Documents
Refer to the following URL to prepare your application:
https://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/admission/ (in English)
http://www.uec.ac.jp/admission/etc-system/kenkyu_international.html (in Japanese)*Be sure to obtain your academic supervisor’s permission (by signature and seal) on both theApplication Form and Academic Supervisor Confirmation Form before submission. If not, yourapplication is not filed at all.

Screening Method
All applicants will be screened by submitted documents.

Tuition and fees
Application fee

9,800JPY

Entrance fee

84,600JPY

Tuition per semester

178,200JPY

Must make a bank transfer in Japan.

*Any of the above will not be returned once you pay.
*All the above are subject to change.

During a term, when you become UEC graduate student or if you must leave for your personalreasons, you are obliged to submit a Request for Discontinuance of Research. Please be aware
with the visa status of “College Student” you are not allowed to stay in Japan if you stop yourresearch activity. As needs arise, UEC checks with the laboratory you are accepted to confirm
whether or not you are willing to continue.

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