International Graduate Program in the Field of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Studies

2 years English open

Entry requirements

All routes University Recommendation Course External Scholarships Course MEXT Embassy Recommendation Course

Eligibility

Nationality and residence
"A person who neither has Japanese nationality nor resides in Japan during the period of time from the online application's start date until its deadline, i.e., during the application period on T-cens
Applicants from Japanese universities are excluded
"Those who have graduated or who are expecting to graduate from undergraduate universities in Japan (including the University of Tokyo), or who are enrolled in universities in Japan (including non-reg
Ability to study in English
"A person with the language proficiency required to take classes and receive research guidance in English." The department restates this as "Individuals with the linguistic skills required to take cla
No concurrent enrolment
"Applicants cannot be enrolled in other universities or other Schools at the University of Tokyo at the same time as the Graduate School of Engineering."
One course only across both 2027 entries
"Applicants may apply to only one course across the April 2027 and October 2027 entries in the International Admission Programs at the Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo."
Security export control screening
"pre-enrollment screenings are mandatory for all international students... applicants who fall under any of the conditions set out in the Act may not receive permission to enroll at the university or
Visa
"Applicants must obtain, prior to entering Japan, a visa that permits enrollment in a Japanese graduate school, as stipulated in the 'Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No.

Accepted tests and qualifications

Test / QualificationRequirementNotes
GRE General Test "GRE-General — Not mandatory, but strongly recommended for submission." Submitted as a PDF of the official score via T-cens; "Official scores can also be sent directly from ETS." This is a competitive · Guidance
Minimum GRE score No minimum GRE score is published. · Guidance
Written or oral entrance examination None is scheduled for any of the three international admission courses. Selection is by screening of the documents submitted online: "The selection will be conducted based on the application documents · Guidance
16 years of school education (eligibility 3) "A person who has completed, or is expected to complete by the day before the admission date in April or October 2027, 16 years of school education in a country other than Japan." The department page
Bachelor's-equivalent degree from a recognised foreign institution (eligibility 4) "A person upon whom a degree equivalent to that of a bachelor's degree has been conferred, or is expected to be conferred by the day before the admission date in April or October 2027, from a foreign
Individual screening of entrance qualifications (eligibility 5) "A person who is 22 years of age or older as of the day before the admission date in April or October 2027, whom this graduate school has recognized, through individual screening of entrance qualifica
How the eligibility articles combine "Applicants must satisfy all the eligibility requirements for the Master's Degree International Admission Programs which are mentioned below in articles (1) and (2). At the same time, applicants must
Date of degree conferral For the Certificate of Graduation: "The date of conferral must be no later than the day before the admission date in April or October." Where the certificate cannot be produced at application, a Lette

English proficiency

One English-proficiency document is mandatory All three courses use identical wording: "One of the documents shown below must be submitted: TOEFL, IELTS, or Certificate of English as Medium of Instruction from your university."
TOEFL or IELTS is a competitive expectation, not a hard minimum "Note: TOEFL or IELTS score is strongly recommended." No minimum TOEFL or IELTS score is published in any of the three course guidelines or in the General Application Guidelines — a score is used comp
Minimum TOEFL/IELTS score No minimum TOEFL or IELTS score is published by the programme or by the Graduate School of Engineering for this course.
How English evidence is submitted University Recommendation and External Scholarships courses: "Upload PDF copies of official TOEFL/IELTS scores via T-cens. No attestation required. Upload PDF of Certificate of English as Medium of In
Certificate of English as Medium of Instruction A Certificate of English as Medium of Instruction issued by the applicant's university may be submitted in place of a TOEFL or IELTS score. It must be an original or a copy attested by the issuing uni
Exemption for native speakers or English-medium degrees other than by EMI certificate No blanket exemption for native English speakers or for degrees taught in English is published; the only alternative to TOEFL/IELTS named in the guidelines is the Certificate of English as Medium of I

Required documents

  • Interview Required

    No interview is published for any of the three courses; selection is by screening of the documents submitted online.

  • Portfolio Required

    No portfolio is required. The General Application Guidelines mention portfolios only in the context of the anti-plagiarism rule.

  • Written statements Required

    In place of an essay, applicants submit the formatted AF2_Statement of Study Plans and AF3_Summary of Graduation Thesis, plus AF5 CV and AF6 academic history forms, on T-cens.

  • Accommodations for applicants with disabilities Required

    "The University of Tokyo provides reasonable accommodations to ensure that applicants and students with disabilities or other circumstances requiring accommodations are not disadvantaged during entran

Other

AF1_Application Form for the International Admission Program
Formatted application form on T-cens.
Full-face ID photograph
"Use a clear photograph taken within three (3) months prior to T-cens application that shows your upper body facing forward with your head uncovered, your mouth closed, against a plain background with
AF2_Statement of Study Plans
Formatted application form on T-cens.
AF3_Summary of Graduation Thesis
Formatted application form on T-cens.
AF5 CV_for_T-cens
Includes AF5-1 list of scholarships, prizes, honors, awards and other recognitions, if any; AF5-2 list of membership in honor societies and professional organizations; AF5-3 list of titles and details
AF6_History of your academic experience and visits to Japan
"History of your academic experience other than in your home institution, and all records of your past visits to Japan."
Academic Transcript (Master's degree)
If applicable.
Grades and Grading System Explanatory Letter of Certified Documents (English Translation)
If applicable.
Certificate of Graduation (Bachelor's degree)
"It should be the original issued by your previous university and specifying the conferred degree. If you have multiple certificates, save them together as one PDF file. All certificates written in la
Certificate of Degree/Diploma (Bachelor's degree)
"Only necessary to submit if the certificate of graduation does not indicate either the name of degree or the date it was conferred."
Certificate of Degree/Diploma (Master's degree)
If applicable.
Letter or Certificate of Expected Graduation
"Only necessary to submit if you cannot submit the Certificate of Graduation at the time of application. The Certificate of Graduation must be submitted at the time of admission procedures." Examples:
Letter of Recommendation
"Two online recommendations."
AF0_Declaration
"Applicants must sign and submit 'Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo Declaration for Applicants to 2027 International Admission Programs.' The document file is available on T-cens
Examination fee payment
"10,000 yen is required as the examination fee. Payment must be made by credit card or China Union Pay." See costs[] for exemptions and refunds.
English Language Proficiency evidence (TOEFL, IELTS, or Certificate of English as Medium of Instruction)
Programme-specific additional document, required on all three courses.
GRE-General score
Programme-specific additional document; not mandatory but strongly recommended.
CVLDPT_Form
University Recommendation Course only: "Download from T-cens and upload the completed form via T-cens."
MEXT embassy document set (Embassy Recommendation Course only)
MEXT_passing_certificate_of_the_primary_selection; 1_MEXT_Application_for_Japanese_Government_Scholarship_Research_Students; 3_MEXT_Field_of_Study_and_Study_Program; 6_MEXT_Scholarship_Recommendation_
Letter of Approval from employer
"Those who wish to enter the university while still being employed are required, upon entry, to submit a Letter of Approval (any format is acceptable) from their employer. The letter must be issued by
Summary of Master thesis, other academic papers, or books
"Applicable only for Doctoral degree program" — not required for Master's applicants.
Original supporting documents by postal mail
University Recommendation Course: "Applicants who pass the initial screening will be required to submit original supporting documents (such as official transcripts and attested copies of degree certif
Completeness rule
"Applications will not be accepted if the specified documents are not complete and in order by the submission date except in extreme, unavoidable circumstances (as determined by the Graduate School of
University Recommendation Course — route-specific requirements
October 2027 entry only. Applicants must be seeking funding through the department's own nomination rather than holding funding already. In addition to the General Documents and the programme's Englis
Age and nationality limits attached to the scholarships nominated through this route
MEXT (University Recommendation): "below the age of 35 as of April 1, 2027, with the nationality of a country with diplomatic relations with the Japanese government". ADB-JSP: "below the age of 36 as
External Scholarships Course — route-specific requirements
April 2027 or October 2027 entry. The applicant must bring their own funding: "The Department of Civil Engineering also accepts application from recipients of external scholarships if you obtain proof
MEXT Embassy Recommendation Course — route-specific requirements
April 2027 or October 2027 entry. "Only those who has passed the primary selection at the Japanese embassy in their home countries are able to apply for the course." Applicants must first apply at the
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