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Institute of Science Tokyo: Degrees, Scholarships & Faculty Guide

Formed through the historic merger of the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) is one of Japan's most elite Designated National University Corporations. Uniting world-class engineering, quantum physics, supercomputing (TSUBAME), and advanced medical sciences, Science Tokyo leads Asian scientific discovery.

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:

Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility
Accredited Bachelor's degree (minimum 16 years of formal education) in engineering, science, or medical fields with top academic performance.
Doctoral admission eligibility
Master's degree or professional graduate degree with proven research accomplishments, master's thesis defense, and supervisor approval.
Language proficiency
TOEFL iBT 85+ or IELTS Academic 6.5+ for English-medium International Graduate Programs (IGP).
Research statement / Proposal
Comprehensive scientific research proposal (approx 1,500 words) matched with faculty research laboratory priorities.
Application fee
¥30,000 application fee for graduate admission.
Required documentation
Official academic transcripts, graduation certificate, field of study proposal, standardized test scores, two recommendation letters, and passport copy.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

Standard annual tuition at Science Tokyo is the statutory national university fee of ¥535,800 plus an initial matriculation fee of ¥282,000. Under the Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship and Science Tokyo Fellowship programs, tuition is 100% waived for admitted international research students, who also receive monthly living stipends of ¥144,000 to ¥147,000.

Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Institute of Science Tokyo:

Prof. Dr. Hidetoshi Katori

Distinguished Professor of Physics & Optical Lattice Clock Pioneer · Optical lattice clocks, Quantum metrology, Ultracold strontium, Gravitational redshift

Prof. Dr. Satoshi Matsuoka

Professor of High-Performance Computing & Director of RIKEN R-CCS · Supercomputing, TSUBAME system architecture, GPU computing, Exascale systems

Prof. Dr. Hideo Hosono

Honorary Professor & Pioneer of Iron-Based Superconductors · Transparent oxide semiconductors, IGZO displays, Iron-based superconductors, Inorganic electride catalysts

Important verification note

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