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STUDY AT TOKYO TECHTokyo

Kanagawa

Ookayama Campus
2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550 JAPANSuzukakedai Campus
4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama,
Kanagawa 226-8503 JAPANTamachi Campus
3-3-6 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023 JAPANTokyo Institute of Technology
International Student Exchange Division
2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro, Tokyo 152-8550 JAPANTEL: +81-3-5734-3026 FAX: +81-3-5734-3677

Guide for Prospective Students
Tokyo Institute of Technology

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Contents
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The Allure of Tokyo

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Welcome to Tokyo Tech.

Tokyo Tech Student Clubs

Tokyo Tech’s three campuses — two in Japan’s clean, vibrantResearch Facilities & Equipment

capital, and one in adjacent Yokohama — create a

Study at Tokyo Tech

comfortable setting for a unique study experience. The

Degree Programs
Tuition and Fees
Scholarships for International Students
Student Exchange Programs

long-cherished practical science and engineering education
provided by the Institute allows all students to experience
research from an early stage. Findings from research
institutes are fed back into curricula, and as laboratory
members, students are in close contact with the world’s top

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researchers. The Institute’s hands-on approach is reflected in

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Schools, Departments and Institutes

graduate employability rankings, in which Tokyo Tech

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Accomodationconsistently excels.

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Student Support

Tokyo Tech offers degree programs of all levels that are

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Contacts

conducted entirely in English. International students
interested in pursuing a transdisciplinary Bachelor ofEngineering degree may apply for admission to the four-year
English-language Global Scientists and Engineers Program(GSEP). Those interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral
degree via English-language coursework and thesis research
may do so via the International Graduate Program (IGP).

Students enrolled in universities abroad may experience
Tokyo Tech’s buzzing campus life through a variety ofacademic year and seasonal exchange programs.

QS World University Rankings 2023

Global Employability 2021 (THE)55th in the world / 3rd in Japan

24nd in the world / 2nd in Japan

International Students

Study Abroad Options

About 1,800 students from 72 countries

100+ partner universities = plentiful

and regions study at Tokyo Tech

opportunities for overseas study andresearch

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Tokyo has it all: a 400-year history,
traditional and contemporary culture andarchitecture, vibrant shopping andentertainment districts, quiet residential
neighborhoods, beautiful parks,
leading-edge technology, safe andconvenient public transportation, diverse
dining options, and endless opportunities
for adventure.

No.

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Safe Cities
Receiving high praise across 76 indicators in theareas of digital security, health security,
infrastructure security, personal security andTokyo

environmental security.
Tokyo is one of the safest cities in the world.
Source : Safe Cities Index 2021, The Economist
Intelligence Unit

No.

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The Best Cities in the World
Readers of Condé Nast Traveler rate Tokyo “thebest” of the world’s best big cities.
Source : Condé Nast Traveler 2021 Readers' Choice
AwardsNo.

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QS Best Student Cities
Tokyo offers all the excitement students expect
of a major world city, as well as affordability,
professional and internship opportunities, highquality of living, and plentiful opportunities for
immersion in local culture.
Source : QS Best Student Cities 2023, QS Top
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Campus Life

Research Facilities & Equipment

Tokyo Tech students study hard and play hard.
Engage with students from Japan and aroundthe world through academic, research andextracurricular activities.

Many of Tokyo Tech’s international
students say the fully equipped
research facilities are the main reason
they chose to study at the Institute.
Tokyo Tech offers state-of-the-art lab

Tokyo TechStudent ClubsTSUBAME Supercomputer
TSUBAME, one of the top supercomputers inJapan, is available to every student at theInstitute, including undergraduates.

equipment and lecture halls, world-classsupercomputers, fabrication spaces,
and libraries with extensive collectionsof science and technology literaturefrom around the world.

Technology-Related Club
Society for the Study of Robotics, Auto Club, Radio
Research Club, Meister, ScienceTechno, Bio Creative
Staff, CREATE, Aviation Society, iGEM Tokyo Tech,
Digital Creators Club traP

Library
Ookayama Library is notable as much for its
distinctive architecture as for its comfortable
study spaces. Tokyo Tech’s Ookayama andSuzukakedai libraries contain a total of 750,000
volumes with a focus on science and engineering

Culture-focused Clubs

fields, in both Japanese and foreign languages.

Collaboration Center for

Chorus, Orchestra, Guitar, Rock, Modern Jazz,

Design and Manufacturing

Folk Music, Acappella, Piano Ensemble, Art,
Animation, Astronomy, Science Fiction, Theater,(CODAMA)

Photography, Cinema, Design, English
Conversation, Manga, Magic, Juggling, LEGO, Tea

Tokyo Tech’s fabrication spaces at Ookayama

Ceremony, Go, Japanese Chess, Railway

and Suzukakedai Campuses, known as CODAMA,

enthusiasts, Newspaper, Broadcasting, Oriental
Philosophy, Current Issues, International
Development, Student Association for Global
Exchange

Sports Clubs
Aikido, American Football, Badminton, Baseball,Basketball, Cycling, Fencing, Futsal, Golf,
Gymnastics, Handball, Hang-gliding, JapaneseArchery, Judo, Karate, Kendo, Lawn Tennis,
Mountaineering, Orienteering, Social Dance, Street
Dance, Rowing, Rugby, Shorinji Kempo, Skiing,
Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Athletics, Trekking,
Triathlon, Volleyball, Fitness Club, Yachting

offer students and community members places toimagine, experiment, innovate, and create.

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Degree Programs

Study atTokyo Tech

Global Scientists and Engineers Program (GSEP)
GSEP is a four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree program administered by the Department of

As a host to many international students, Tokyo

Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering. Program participants acquire a solid knowledge base in a

Tech has a variety of systems and programs inrange of fields, including science, engineering, and management, and develop a transdisciplinary

place to support your studies. You willapproach to problem-solving that will help them tackle some of the most pressing or complex global

undoubtedly find the degree or exchange

problems. Courses are taught in English.

program that is just right for you!
Admissions Schedule
Application Period

Notiﬁcation of Results

Entrance

August to early September

Mid-November

April

Details
www.titech.ac.jp/english/graduate_school/international/gsep/

International Graduate Program (IGP)
IGP offers qualified international students with little or no knowledge of Japanese the opportunity to
pursue a master’s or doctoral degree at Tokyo Tech. With various academic disciplines participatingin the program, students are able to find a lab in which to further their research, acquire broader
knowledge and understanding, and conduct advanced long-term research.

Admissions Schedule
Admission
Category

Program
Start

Application
Guide Available

Application
Deadline

Notiﬁcation of
Results

IGP (A)[Overseas/Domestic Application]

September

Mid-September,a year before enrollment

Early December,a year before enrollment

Mid-March

IGP (B) 2[Overseas/Domestic Application]

September

Late January

Mid-April

Mid-June

IGP (B) 3[Overseas Application]

September

Mid-August,a year before enrollment

Mid-October,a year before enrollment

Mid-December,a year before enrollment

April

Mid-August,a year before enrollment

Mid-October,a year before enrollment

Mid-December,a year before enrollment

September

Late January

Mid-April

Mid-June

IGP (C)[Overseas/Domestic
Application]

IGP (B) 2 : International Graduate Program (B) Tokyo Tech-RIKEN International School
IGP (B) 3 : International Graduate Program (B) Early Application for applicants seeking scholarships from their home governments

Details
www.titech.ac.jp/english/admissions/prospective-students/graduate-programs/igp

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Tuition and Fees
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Scholarships

Classiﬁcation

Application Fee

Enrollment Fee

TuitionNon-Degree Programs

JPY 9,800

JPY 84,600

JPY 29,700 (per month)

Bachelor’s Programs

JPY 17,000

JPY 282,000

JPY 635,400 (per year)

Financial Support (for all JICA scholarship programs)

Master’s and Doctoral Programs

JPY 30,000

JPY 282,000

JPY 635,400 (per year)• Application, enrollment and tuition fees are waived• Stipend: JPY 146,000 - JPY 148,000/month (subject to change)

Note: Fees listed in this chart are subject to change.

www.titech.ac.jp/english/student/students/tuition/tuition

Scholarships for International Students

Individuals must satisfy eligibility requirements of both JICA and Tokyo Tech.

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JICA African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative)

Eligibility

Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology, or MEXT) Scholarship

Limited to citizens of the 54 internationally recognized African countries. Applicants must
intend to pursue a Master’s degree at Tokyo Tech.
Details
www.titech.ac.jp/english/international-student-exchange/prospective-students/graduate-programs/jica-a

Eligibility

Refer to individual application guidelines for information.

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JICA SDGs Global Leader Program- Tokyo Tech

Financial Support• Tuition and fees: Application, enrollment and tuition fees are waived

Eligibility• Stipend: JPY120,000 - JPY148,000/month (subject to change)

Limited to citizens of the following regions designated by JICA: Southeast Asia, Pacific Region,
Details

South Asia, East and Central Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and 49 countries of Sub-Saharanwww.titech.ac.jp/english/prospective-students/scholarships

Africa.
For the list of specific countries, please refer to the link below.
Details
www.titech.ac.jp/english/international-student-exchange/prospective-students/
graduate-programs/jica-b

Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)

Eligibility

Limited to citizens of ADB's developing member countries.
Refer to URL below for other eligibility requirements (for Master's degree only).
Tokyo Tech also offers privately-funded scholarships for international students. If you are interested,

Financial Support• Tuition and fees: Application, enrollment and tuition fees are waived• Stipend: JPY147,000 /month (subject to change)
Details
www.titech.ac.jp/english/international-student-exchange/prospective-students/scholarships/adb-jsp
www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/japan-scholarship-programplease scan QR code for details.
Details
www.titech.ac.jp/english/students/tuition/scholarships

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Student Exchange Programs
If you are enrolled in an overseas university that has a tuition waiver agreement with Tokyo Tech, you
may engage in study and research at the Institute through the Young Science and Engineering
Researchers Program (YSEP) or the Academic Course Access Program (ACAP).

Other Opportunities• CAMPUS Asia

• Visiting Students• Department-administered Exchanges• Research Students

Details
www.titech.ac.jp/english/international-student-exchange/prospective-students/non-degree

Young Science and Engineering Researchers Program(YSEP)YSEP offers students from partner universities the opportunity to spend 5 months to 1 year at theInstitute. Participants conduct individual research projects in the laboratories of Tokyo Tech faculty
members and they may also be able to take courses outside the lab.

Eligibility
Applicants must be nominated by their home university to participate in YSEP. At the time ofparticipation, students must be enrolled in a doctoral program, a master's program or bachelor's
program (at least two and a half years of study) at their home institution.

Academic Course Access Program (ACAP)
ACAP students are accepted for a period of one quarter to four quarters (a year) and are able to study
alongside Tokyo Tech students in regular courses offered on a quarter or semester basis.

Eligibility
Applicants must be nominated by their home university to participate in ACAP. At the time ofparticipation, students must be enrolled in a doctoral program, a master's program or bachelor's
program (at least one year of study) at their home institution. Japanese language proficiency isrequired of undergraduate students except for in their final year.

Application Deadline
Application deadlines for YSEP vary. Refer to the website for details.

Application Deadline
Application deadlines for ACAP vary. Refer to the website for details.

Period of Study• From 5 months to 1 year
• Starting only in April or October (Starting month of each semester)

Period of Study• From 1 quarter to 4 quarters (1 year)• Start in April, June, October, or December (Starting month of each quarter)

Financial Support• Tuition and fees: Application, admission and tuition fees are waived.
• Scholarship: Participants may have an opportunity to receive a JASSO scholarship.
Please check with the exchange coordinator at your home university.

Financial Support• Tuition and fees: Application, admission and tuition fees are waived.
• Scholarship: Participants may have an opportunity to receive a JASSO scholarship.
Please check with the exchange coordinator at your home university.

Inquiries
Email: ysep@jim.titech.ac.jp
Details
www.titech.ac.jp/english/international-student-exchange/prospective-students/non-degree/ysep

Inquiries
Email: inbound@jim.titech.ac.jp
Details
www.titech.ac.jp/english/international-student-exchange/prospective-students/non-degree/acap

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Advantages of Aﬃliation with aTokyo Tech Laboratory

Closeness with your academic supervisor
The greatest advantage of laboratory affiliation is thecloseness you can develop with your academic
supervisor. With only 5 to 20 members, your lab is where
you will start to build strong relationships with yoursupervisor, mentors, and fellow students.

Interaction with inspirational colleagues
From assistant professors and research associates todoctoral students, master's students, and undergraduate
students, you will conduct research alongside laboratory
members at various stages of their careers. No matter
what your background, your lab mates and you all share acommon goal — research — and you can learn a lot fromthose around you.

The laboratory as your home
When research activities reach their height, lab members
frequently spend days on end in the laboratory. Many
laboratories organize events such as dinners and trips tofoster friendships between members. The friendly rivalries
that form when laboratory colleagues both help andcompete with one another foster not only research, butalso friendships and valuable professional networks.

Tokyo Tech's cutting-edge research makes it a leader, not onlyin Japan, but in the world. The Institute's faculty members,leading researchers in their fields, continue to produce globallysignificant results year after year, never ceasing to inspire theintellectual curiosity of students.
At Tokyo Tech, 4th-year undergraduates join the laboratory of
their academic advisor and conduct research for theirbachelor's degree thesis project. As graduate programs
comprise both research activities and coursework, laboratory
affiliation is a requirement for master's and doctoral students.
As a lab member, you will devote a great deal of time toengaging in experiments, debates, reading group sessions, andseminars with your academic supervisor and fellow laboratory
members.

Taking your first step as a researcher

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Schools, Departments and Institutes
Connecting science and technology with society
Tokyo Tech students receive specialized education through their Department and Schoolin parallel with education through the Institute for Liberal Arts.

Throughout its history, Tokyo Tech has maintained the importance of providing a solid liberal arts education
alongside the science and engineering expertise for which the Institute is renowned. Today, Tokyo Tech’s liberalarts curriculum extends from the bachelor’s programs through the doctoral programs. This curriculum fosters
ambitious individuals who understand the importance of their roles in society, and can apply their skills andspecialized knowledge to building a better world.

6 Schools, 19 Departments andDetails

1 Professional Master's Degree Program

educ.titech.ac.jp/ila/eng/

School of Science

School of Engineering• Mathematics• Mechanical Engineering• Physics• Systems and Control Engineering• Chemistry• Electrical and Electronic Engineering• Earth and Planetary Sciences• Information and Communications Engineering

One of the major reasons you will choose Tokyo Tech is the exceptional research guidance you can expect from• Industrial Engineering and Economics

Tokyo Tech's accomplished faculty. Use STAR Search, Tokyo Tech’s researcher database, to identify

Find your academic supervisor

prospective academic supervisors.

School of Materials andChemical Technology• Materials Science and Engineering

School of Computing

Details
search.star.titech.ac.jp/titech-ss/lang.act?forward=search.act&lang=en&• Mathematical and Computing Science• Computer Science• Chemical Science and Engineering

School of Life Science andTechnology• Life Science and Technology

School of Environment and Society• Architecture and Building Engineering• Civil and Environmental Engineering• Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering• Social and Human Sciences (Master's and Doctoral

Programs only)• Innovation Science (Doctoral Program only)

Detailseduc.titech.ac.jp/eng/• Technology and Innovation Management

Institute of Innovative Research (IIR)
The Institute of Innovative Research (IIR) was established in 2016 with the mission of creating novel research
fields, finding solutions to issues in human society, and contributing to future industrial infrastructures. IIR
consists of Research Laboratories, Research Centers, Research Units and the Organization for Fundamental
Research located at the Suzukakedai and Ookayama campuses with more than 180 researchers in total. IIR aims
not only to tackle common research projects through organic collaboration among these research bodies but
also to produce novel research outcomes which lead to new technological innovations.

(Professional Master's Degree Program)Research Laboratories (4)• Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary
Research of Science and Technology (FIRST)• Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science (CLS)• Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy (ZC)

• Laboratory for Materials and Structures (MSL)

Interdisciplinary graduate majors connected tomultiple departments

Research Centers (4)Research Units (13)(As of August 2022)• Energy Science and Engineering• Artificial Intelligence• Engineering Sciences and Design• Urban Design and Built Environment• Human Centered Science and Biomedical Engineering• Earth-Life Science• Nuclear Engineering

Detailswww.iir.titech.ac.jp/en/

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Accomodation

Tokyo Tech dormitories
For many students, especially those coming from overseas, reasonable living costs and the ease of finding
housing are key reasons for choosing to live in a dorm. Tokyo Tech offers a range of dormitory accommodations
convenient to the Ookayama and Suzukakedai Campuses. Because the dormitories are managed by or available
through cooperation with the Institute, the buildings are well-maintained and appropriate for students.

Support from dorm managers and dorm tutors
Dorm managers, who work on site and are available during certain hours, encourage residents to follow
dormitory rules and provide an added layer of security. In addition, Tokyo Tech students who serve as
dormitory tutors support fellow residents.

How does the application process work?
Information about the various dormitories is available on the Tokyo Tech website. After identifying a dormitorythat is suitable and is accepting applications, just apply online.

Details
www.titech.ac.jp/english/student-support/students/dormitories-and-accommodations

Tokyo Tech Housing Support
Tokyo Tech Housing Support provides international students and researchers who are looking for private
accommodations with information to facilitate their housing search.

Detailswww.iad.titech.ac.jp/housing/en/

Living Costs in Tokyo
Rent per month (Studio apartment with kitchennear Ookayama Campus)

Mobile and internet fees
per month

65,800 JPY (Average rent of Tokyo Tech students)

10,000 JPY

82,250 JPY (Average rent around Ookayama Station)

Utility charge per month (electricity, gas, water)

Restaurant (Single meal atan inexpensive restaurant)

10,000 JPY

600 JPY to 2,000 JPY

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Student Support

Contacts

Tokyo Tech’s staff and students offer collaborative support to help you comfortably
settle into life in Japan. A range of counseling, consultation, and information services areavailable.
International Student Admissions
Degree-Seeking Students

1Pre-arrival assistance• Response to inquiries by email• Support for obtaining a student visa
• Information on dormitories

Admissions Division
Student Services Department+81-3-5734-3990
ryugakusei@jim.titech.ac.jp

Exchange Students
International Student Exchange Division
Student Services Department2

Post-arrival assistance+81-3-5734-3027
inbound@jim.titech.ac.jp• Orientation• Campus Guide for International Students• Support for procedures (insurance plans, bank account, etc.)• Assignment of tutor
Many international students are assigned a Tokyo Tech student tutor to rely on for support.

Financial Support
Student Support Division
Student Services Department+81-3-5734-3014

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Ongoing support for daily and campus life

gak.kei@jim.titech.ac.jp• Support for enrollment in classes• Library tour in April and October• Health checkup in April and October• Tutor support for daily life
Assistance on a variety of issues from course registration and campus facilities to Japanese culture

Dormitories
Student Support Division
Student Services Department+81-3-5734-3015
dormitory@jim.titech.ac.jp

Counseling Services

Campus Visits
Public Relations Section+81-3-5734-2976
visitors@jim.titech.ac.jp

Immigration & Visa Consulting Service
Professional law office staff assist with application procedures concerning foreign residents

Student Guidance RoomConsultation on everything from classes to life in Japan, all in strict confidence

Health Service CenterTokyo Tech physicians, public health nurses, registered nurses, and pharmacists provide consultation on physicaland mental well-being

Career CounselingExperienced career advisors provide guidance on potential career paths

We can’t wait towelcome you to Tokyo Tech!

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