INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE PROGRAM
The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Tokyo boasts one of the most advanced and progressive global academic environments in the world, and has admission systems to recruit talented students internationally. In order to reach the global talent pool, the Department of Civil Engineering recruits students through both international admission and regular admission. International students living outside Japan can apply for international admission where applicants do not need to travel to Tokyo to take entrance exams. These international students can alternatively choose to take entrance exams for regular admission. On the other hand, international students already in Japan can apply only for regular admission and must take the university’s entrance exams.
Prospective students who wish to obtain international admission and study at the Department of Civil Engineering must obtain a full-scholarship as shown in the figure below, which also provides details of the three categories of scholarship available:
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must satisfy all of the eligibility requirements for the International Graduate Program of the Department of Civil Engineering as mentioned below in Articles (1.) to (3.). In addition, applicants must also fulfil one of the eligibility requirements described in Articles (4.) and (5.).
1.
A foreign national who is not a permanent resident of Japan.
2.
A foreign national who is not currently residing in Japan.
3.
Individuals with the linguistic skills required to take classes and receive research guidance in English.
4.
Master’s course applicantsThose who have completed, or are expected to complete, 16 years of school education by September 30 of the enrolment year, upon completion of their Bachelor's or equivalent degree.*
5.
Doctoral course applicantsThose who have completed, or are expected to complete, 18 years of school education by September 30 of the enrolment year, upon completion of their Master's or equivalent degree.*
* Certified proof must be provided if the educational curriculum in the applicant's country requires less than 16 years for completion of a Bachelor's degree, or less than 18 years for completion of a Master's degree, or their equivalents.
- MEXT Scholarship Applicants
- - Individuals below the age of 35 as of April 1st of the enrolment year.
- Individuals with the nationality of a country with diplomatic relations with the Japanese government.
- ADB-Japan Scholarship Applicants.
- - Individuals below the age of 36 as of April 1st of the enrolm
HOW TO APPLAY
MEXT Scholarship – Embassy Recommendation
The Department of Civil Engineering also accepts MEXT Embassy recommendation scholarship recipients. For this application procedure, please ask for details at the Embassy of Japan in your home country first. Only those who has passed the primary selection at the Japanese embassy in their home countries are able to apply to the degree course at the Department of Civil Engineering.
Application Guidelines (Department of Civil Engineering) >>
Application Guidelines (MEXT) >>
Please read the "Guidance Information" before you register through the T-cens system.
Click the link below to register using T-cens. Applications should be made through “T-cens”, the online application system.
The result will be announced by e-mail from Office of International Students at the middle of September.
External Scholarships
Enrolment: Spring and Autumn
The Department of Civil Engineering also accepts application from recipients of external scholarships if you obtain proof of financial support deemed adequate/acceptable by the department. However, we understand that many scholarships require a Letter of Acceptance in order to apply for the scholarship. In such cases, the Department of Civil Engineering issues conditional acceptance letters for applicants who pass the Departmental selection process. Please contact the Foreign Student Office (fso"9"civil.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp, Please change "9" to @ when email us) if you plan to study at the University of Tokyo with a scholarship from a non-partner organization.
Application Period for 2023 Spring intake:01 September 2022 - 24 November 2022
Application Period for 2023 Autumn intake:01 September 2022 - 06 April 2023
Application Procedures: To apply to the International Graduate Program with External Scholarships, applications should be made through “T-cens”, the online application system.
Please read the "Guidance Information" before you register through the T-cens system.
Click the link below to register using T-cens.
Entrance Exam – Regular Admission
Those who are already living or staying in Japan are required to take an entrance examination. For further information on the entrance examination, visit the School of Engineering website:
http://www.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/soee/admission/general.html
or send an e-mail to gsao[at]civil.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp