MESSAGE FROM
THE TOKYO TECHPRESIDENT
The challenges that our society will
face in the years to come will growincreasingly complex, and collaboration
between scientists and engineers
possessing knowledge, experience, andexpertise across a range of disciplines
has become imperative.
Boundaries are being blurred to advance thecooperation and teamwork needed to addresscomplex, multidisciplinary problems.
Tokyo Tech has proactively increased its efforts
to promote internationalization by launching
the Global Scientists and Engineers Program(GSEP)—the first undergraduate engineering
program at Tokyo Tech conducted entirelyin English.
GSEP provides a unique opportunity forinternational students to study and work
together with Japanese students. This
collaboration delivers knowledge and skills
through a multi-disciplinary syllabus that
focuses on interactive, project-based learning.
Through the guidance of our excellent facultyin the Department of Transdisciplinary Scienceand Engineering, we believe that graduatesof GSEP will someday become leaders who
tackle real-world global issues.
We look forward to welcoming prospective
applicants from every corner of the world whoshare our passion and strive to create a better
society through science and engineering.

Prof. Kazuya Masu
President
Tokyo Institute of Technology

WHAT IS
TRANSDISCIPLINARYSCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING?
GSEP students will major in Transdisciplinary Science andEngineering, an approach through which researchers go
beyond the boundaries of academic fields to solve thecomplex problems shared by global society.
The Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering (TSE) at
the Tokyo Institute of Technology is the fusion of a wide range of fields,
including chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electricaland communications engineering, civil engineering, and biologicalengineering. It encompasses environmental policy and planning, applied
economics, sociology, translation studies, and applied linguistics, andstudents acquire practical skills hand in hand with academic knowledge.
Specifically, TSE aims to train individuals as global scientists andengineers who can:• contribute to the innovation of novel technology,values, and concepts needed by society• define and solve problems• think creatively and carry out projects• communicate and co-create with engineers inother fields with a global perspective• manage complex, large-scale projects and organizationsAfter taking the majority of their undergraduate subjects and completingthe necessary course work, GSEP students affiliate themselves with theirchosen research laboratory according to their research interest, choosing
from the diverse fields of specialization represented by the TSE faculty.
They work on their independent research project under the supervisionof their research project adviser from the TSE department. To ensure
an environment that enables them to truly concentrate on their own
research, they have access to all Tokyo Tech facilities for their researchneeds. GSEP students are also able to interact and engage in research
activities with other members of the laboratory, many of whom are alsointernational students.

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PROGRAMOVERVIEWGSEP についてTokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) started
the Global Scientists and Engineers Program (GSEP)in April 2016.
GSEP is Tokyo Tech’s first international Bachelor of Engineering
degree program and allows qualified international students withlittle or no Japanese language proficiency to pursue a Bachelor ofEngineering degree from Tokyo Tech.

We are looking for talented students with:• an interest in science and engineering and a determination
to solve social issues and global problems• a willingness to explore and create new knowledge• an interest in understanding different cultures and values• an open mind toward new activities and new ways of thinking
Students in GSEP belong to the Department of Transdisciplinary
Science and Engineering (TSE) where they study science,engineering, and management. GSEP is a transdisciplinary
degree program that is not limited to any specific science orengineering field. Most of the core curriculum is conducted
through project-based learning or hands-on formats coveringvarious fields of science and engineering. After completing therequired number of credits in the undergraduate course—andsuccessfully completing the independent research project—
GSEP students earn a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

2016 年4月に始動した融合理工学系国際人材育成プログラム GSEP（Global Scientists and Engineers Program）は、世界各国（特にアジア諸国 ）の優秀な若者を対象とした英語学位プログラムです。
気候変動問題や過剰な都市化に伴う交通渋滞問題に代表される近年のグローバルスケールな問題に対して、その構造や利害関係を理解し、それぞれの専門分野の壁を越えて知見を統合し、新たなアプローチ、ビジョン、そして高い志をもって問題解決にあたる人材を輩出することを目的としています。

• 現在、タイ、モンゴル、インドネシア、ベトナム、フィリピン、台湾出身の学生が所属しており、授業はすべて英語で行われます• 工学に共通する基礎科目を横断的に学びます• デザイン思考を実践する問題解決型授業（プロジェクトベース学習、PBL ）が多く取り入れられ、現代エンジニアリングの共通言語・知識として重要になりつつあるプロジェクトマネジメントに関する実践的な講義などを必修科目としています

GSEPで学ぶ留学生は、2年次から融合理工学系コースに所属する日本人学生と共に学ぶ機会が多く、また、日本語を必修の外国語として学ぶなど、日本 で学ぶ 意 義も強 調しています。GSEPは 融 合 理 工学系の一部として、世界各国からの学生を対象に、マネジメント能力とコミュニケーション能力を備えグローバルな視点を持つ技術者・研究者の育成を目指します。

project-basedlearning

close relationshipwith faculty

multicultural learning
environment

extracurricular
activities

STUDENTVOICES

Tumurbaatar Uyanga
Mongolia
GSEP student

Son Nguyen
Vietnam
GSEP student

I can choose from more than
50 laboratories with diverse
research themes.

GSEP is a program that not only teaches
me how science works, but also itspractical applications in our daily lives.
It gives us, the students, a chance to
get into the action, to be involved, andto get our hands dirty as we take athorough look into society even while
we are studying in the university.
For me, my thoughts are sharper after
one year in GSEP. I have had the chance
to go out of my comfort zone, to learn
about things that I have never learned
before like Humanities or Sociology, andalso to learn a new language (Japanese).
For those who want to explore more
about society, GSEP is an ideal program.

When I became a GSEP student, I wasexposed to diverse subjects from different
types of engineering fields and liberal art
studies in the last two years. Thanks to theGSEP curriculum, our teachers, and friends
from different backgrounds, my narrow
understanding of not only engineering but
everything has greatly changed.
Now, I’m very excited about choosing thelaboratory where I will do my independent
research project next year. I can choose
from more than 50 laboratories with diverse
research themes in the Transdisciplinary
Science and Engineering Department.
If you want to go beyond the boundaries
in certain disciplines—and want to see
global issues from different perspectives
and make a difference—this program isright for you.

COURSE
STRUCTURE

GSEP is a program that not only
teaches me how science works,
but also its practical applications
in our daily lives.

The course begins with foundation subjects focusing on math andfundamental sciences.
In the second and third years, students take courses that will train them to bebetter engineers and scientists. Students learn practical collaboration throughproject-based learning. The final year rounds off the undergraduate course,and students conduct specialized studies, projects, and research.

BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COURSES
Year 1

Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic, Physical)

Physics (Mechanics, Electromagnetics)

Life Sciences

FUNDAMENTALSOF MATHEMATICSFUNDAMENTALSOF ENGINEERINGFUNDAMENTALSOF CO-INNOVATION

Ordinary Differential Equations,
Partial Differential Equationsfor Science and Engineering,Linear Systems, Statistics andData Analysis

Solid Mechanics, Engineering
Measurement, Fluid Engineering,Electrical Engineering, BiologicalEngineering, Chemical Reaction
Engineering, Material and MolecularEngineering, and Engineeringexperiment subjects

System Design Project,Social Design Project, ProjectManagement, InternationalDevelopment, System Design &Impact Assessment

Year 3

Subjects on international development, social environment policy, global andlocal environment, resource and engineering, engineering design, nuclear engineering, etc.

Year 4

Independent Research Project, Advanced Independent Research Project

Humanities and social science courses,
English and Japanese language courses

Year 2Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Calculus)

Yaoki SatoJapan
TSE student

Moe Kobayashi
Japan
TSE student

The greatest thing is thatstudents from many countries
gather in the same classroom
and learn together.

I really enjoy attending classes andinteracting with GSEP students. They
are very enthusiastic in class, and thatinspires me to study with them. Even
if we come from different countries, I
found English useful in communicatingwith each other.
Even without traveling outside Japan, we
can learn about foreign cultures. It feels like
I am studying abroad. I think this program
helped me to improve my English.
The GSEP students teach me words
which I couldn’t understand. Likewise,
I teach them Japanese. I spend a really
good time with them, and feel there isno difference between my Japanese
friends and GSEP friends—except in thelanguage that we use.

As a Japanese student, sometimes it ishard to communicate with GSEP students
because of language. However, it is great
and fun to talk and interact with them.
Since we have different cultures andsense of value, I’m often surprised at
how different we are, and I learn with joy
the differences we have. I believe GSEP
students have a good effect on otherstudents. Talking with them is goodpractice for us to use English.
Also, interacting with GSEP students
gives us one of the factors needed tofoster a global mindset. The greatest
thing is that students from many countries
gather in the same classroom and learn
together. I’m sure you will find something
nice here.

Even without traveling outside
Japan, we can learn about
foreign cultures. It feels like I am
studying abroad.

GSEP ACTIVITIESTOKYO TECH VISIONARY PROJECTHeaded by the Institute of Liberal Arts, the Visionary Project is about exploring aworld in which there are no correct answers. It aims to strengthen humanity, sociability,and creativity—pillars that help each student maximize his or her potential in society.
Through self-discovery, students are encouraged to set individual goals which help
them create a vision of their own unique path for the next four years of university life.

FIELD TRIPS AND STUDY TOURSGSEP students, together with the faculty and other students of the department,on occasion travel to broaden their perception. Visits to factories, museums, andinternational companies are quite common. Students also take on internships andparticipate in competitions abroad.

LUNCH MEETINGS
Frequent lunch meetings are held between the faculty and GSEP students. Here, they
can talk freely and share light-hearted moments. Once in a while, guest experts anduniversity staff are also invited to give talks and share upcoming events.

TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY
SCHEDULE OF
GSEP STUDENTS
Administrative staff and studentsof Tokyo Tech offer support tointernational students, including
student tutors who are hired
part-time to assist incoming GSEP
students. During the first year,
accepted students will stay atuniversity endorsed dormitories.
otherclasses

SCHOOLDAY LIFE

leisurestudy

extracurricularactivities

APPLICATIONPROCEDURE

The call for applications usually goes out in June or July,and documents are accepted until early September.
Results are announced around November, and successful
applicants enter Tokyo Tech in April of the following year.

www.titech.ac.jp/english/graduate_school/international/gsep
The application procedure is briefly summarized as follows:

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CONFIRM APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility conditions will vary depending on the available scholarship
opportunities. Please refer to the GSEP Tokyo Tech website forfurther updates.

PREPARE APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Check the application guidelines, and prepare certificates and otherdocuments.
(2022 guidelines for reference: https://www.titech.ac.jp/english/admissions/pdf/gsep2022-application-guideline-pdf.pdf )34

ONLINE APPLICATION
Apply by filling in the required items and uploading documents on theonline application form available on the GSEP Tokyo Tech website bythe designated date.

PRELIMINARY SCREENING

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They may also apply for a tuitionfee exemption after fulfilling
university requirements.

APPLICATION,ADMISSION, AND
TUITION FEESSECONDARY SCREENING(Written exam and interview)
Applicants who pass the preliminary screening will be interviewed by
GSEP professors and will take a written examination that covers highschool mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The examination is usuallyconducted in the applicant’s country of residence. Further details andinstructions will be sent by email immediately after the applicant passes
the preliminary screening.

6Students who apply to GSEP will
have the chance to apply for MEXT
scholarships from the Japanese
government. Those not receiving a
MEXT scholarship may apply for other
scholarships, such as those from theJapan Student Services Organization(JASSO) and other private institutions,after their admission.

(Evaluation of application)
Submitted documents will be reviewed by the Undergraduate Admissions
Group and professors of the TSE department. The results will be deliveredby email to each applicant.

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FINANCIAL AID/SUPPORT

Applicants who are selected asrecipients of the MEXT scholarship
are NOT required to pay application,
admission, or tuition fees. Applicants
who are successful but NOT selectedfor the MEXT scholarship must
pay the following fees*:
Application fee(one-time)¥17,000

Final results will be delivered by post. Inquiry by email is not accepted.

Admission fee(one-time)¥282,000

ENROLLMENT AND START OF QUARTER

Tuition fee(yearly)¥635,400

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADMISSIONSFor successful applicants, enrollment procedures start at the endof March, and the spring quarter begins April 1.

CONTACT
INFORMATION*fees are subject to change without notice

For prospective students, please check the official GSEP website:
www.tse.ens.titech.ac.jp/~gsep
For inquiries about GSEP, contact:
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS GROUP
Student Services Department, Tokyo Institute of Technology
nyu.gak@jim.titech.ac.jp | +81-3 -5734 -3990
Office Hours: 9:00 –12:15, 13:15 –17:00 JST

GSEP Official Facebook Page:

facebook.com/gseptitech