OpenFieldTodai PhD in Information Science and Technology
Three-year doctoral curriculum inside the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology at Hongo campus, offering world-class research in computer science, mathematical informatics, and intelligent systems.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematical Informatics with high marks.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 90+.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- General test scores accepted.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's research thesis and 3-page doctoral research proposal matching faculty research laboratories.
- Recommendation letters
- Prior contact and informal acceptance letter from a graduate faculty supervisor.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Eligible for JST SPRING fellowships (¥2,900,000/yr) and departmental research assistantships
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800 per year (tuition exemption available based on academic merit).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 10, 2026 for Autumn intake (Special English Program for International Students)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Tokyo documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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