Tokyo Institute of Technology (“Tokyo Tech”) launched its International Graduate Program in October 2007 as an opportunity for qualified international students, who may have little or no Japanese language ability, to enroll in Tokyo Tech’s Master’s or Doctoral Programs and pursue an advanced degree in Japan.
With a diverse group of academic departments participating in this program, students should be able to find a department in which to further their research, acquire broader knowledge and understanding, and conduct advanced long-term research in a field that best matches their interests and background.
There is no Japanese language requirement for this program as lectures and seminars are held in English. However, students are given opportunities to attend Japanese language classes on a regular basis in order to better adapt to daily life in Japan.
About the program
This program aims to recruit qualified students who are expected to apply for a scholarship offered by a non-Japanese government or organization before their enrollment in a Doctoral Program at Tokyo Tech, and thus need to obtain written confirmation of admission to the Program. Funders of scholarships provided to past applicants include the China Scholarship Council (CSC), the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) and the Indonesian Directorate General of Higher Education (DGHE or DIKTI).
Eligibility
This recruitment prospectus relates to Doctoral Programs scheduled to begin in September 2021.
Students are expected to successfully complete their supervised study within three years. To attain a doctoral degree, students need to earn the designated number of credits outlined by their department in a predetermined program of study, complete and receive approval of their research thesis, and pass a comprehensive final examination. Students who demonstrate outstanding academic and research performance during the program may be able to reduce their period of study.
Non-Japanese citizens who satisfy ALL of the following conditions:
(1) Persons who are expected to apply for a scholarship offered by a non-Japanese government or organization before their enrollment in a Doctoral Program at Tokyo Tech.
(2) Persons who need to obtain written confirmation of admission to a Doctoral Program at Tokyo Tech and submit it to the organization offering a scholarship.
(3) Persons who satisfy one of the following conditions:
(a) Persons who have successfully obtained a degree equivalent to a master's degree or a professional master's degree at a university or college outside Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date．
(b) Persons who have obtained a master's degree or a professional master's degree in Japan or who are expected todo so by the day before enrollment date.
(c) Persons who do not meet eligibility conditions (3)(a) or (3)(b) but are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School at Tokyo Tech as having academic abilities equivalent to or higher than that of a master's degree or professional master's degree holder and are at least 24 years old by the day before the enrollment date.
The Application for Individual Assessment of Admission Eligibility and supplemental documents are required for applicants who apply under eligibility condition (3)C. Applicants will be informed of the result of their individual assessment of admission eligibility in late November 2020.
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