Institute of Science Tokyo International Graduate Program: English-Language Master’s and PhD in Japan (Spring 2027 Intake, Deadline: 11 October 2026)

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Japan is one of the world’s leading countries for science and technology research — home to more Nobel Prize winners in the 21st century than any country except the United States. The Institute of Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University) offers a structured International Graduate Program (IGP) that allows qualified international students to pursue Master’s and doctoral degrees in Japan entirely in English.

No Japanese language requirement. 18 departments participating. Spring 2027 intake applications close on 11 October 2026.

What Is the Institute of Science Tokyo?

The Institute of Science Tokyo is the merged successor institution of Tokyo Institute of Technology (one of Japan’s most prestigious STEM universities) and Tokyo Medical and Dental University, bringing together world-class research in engineering, computing, natural sciences, life sciences, and health sciences under a single institution in Tokyo.

The IGP(C) programme was established specifically to enable qualified international students with little or no Japanese language knowledge to pursue graduate degrees in Japan at the highest academic level.

Key Programme Features

• Language: All lectures and seminars are conducted in English; no Japanese language is required for academic study
• Japanese language classes: Available on-campus to help students adapt to daily life
• Degrees offered: Master’s programme, Doctoral programme, and Integrated Doctoral Education Programme (M+D)
• 18 departments across science, engineering, computing, materials, life sciences, and social sciences

Participating Departments

School of Science: Mathematics (D only), Physics (M+D), Chemistry (D only), Earth and Planetary Sciences (M+D+M+D)

School of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering (M+D), Systems and Control Engineering (M+D), Electrical and Electronic Engineering (M+D), Information and Communications Engineering (M+D), Industrial Engineering and Economics (M+D)

School of Materials and Chemical Technology: Materials Science and Engineering (M+D), Chemical Science and Engineering (M+D+M+D)

School of Computing: Mathematical and Computing Science (M+D), Computer Science (M+D)

School of Life Science and Technology: Life Science and Technology (M+D+M+D)

School of Environment and Society: Architecture and Building Engineering (M+D), Civil and Environmental Engineering (M+D), Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering (M+D), Social and Human Sciences (D only)

Application Timeline for Spring 2027 (IGP-C)

How to Apply

Consult the IGP(C) Application Guide on the Institute of Science Tokyo website before applying. Applicants must always refer to the latest Application Guide before applying; guidelines are updated each cycle.

The guide contains complete information on required documents, the consent letter process, and submission instructions.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The IGP(C) does not automatically include a scholarship, but several external scholarships are available for international students at Japanese universities:

MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government): Covers full tuition and a monthly living allowance of approximately ¥117,000 for Master’s and doctoral students. Administered through Japanese embassies abroad. This is the most significant scholarship available for international students studying in Japan.

JASSO Scholarships: The Japan Student Services Organization offers scholarships to international students at Japanese universities — check the Institute of Science Tokyo’s financial support pages for current availability.

University-specific support: Contact the Institute of Science Tokyo’s international student office about available institutional support.

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Institute of Science Tokyo International Graduate Program