Global Science Course (GSC) — Undergraduate Transfer Program, Department of Chemistry

2 years — students enter the third year of the four-year undergraduate programme and study the third English applications-closed

Entry requirements

All routes GSC Undergraduate Transfer Program (international transfer students)

Eligibility

Education abroad — six years of secondary and two years of post-secondary education outside Japan
"Prospective students must have received a minimum of 6 years of secondary (junior and senior high school) and a minimum of 2 years of post-secondary (university) education outside of Japan." The FAQ
Current full-time university student completing two years of undergraduate study
"Prospective students must be a full-time university student who has successfully completed or will be completing their first two years of undergraduate studies at an accredited higher educational ins
Science background
"Prospective students must have completed basic undergraduate-level classes in Chemistry and at least 2 of the following subjects before applying to GSC: Mathematics, Physics, or Biology." Chemistry n
Minimum 62 credits on the UTokyo scale
"Prospective students must have gained a minimum of 62 credits corresponding to the UTokyo credit system before applying to GSC. (Reference: 2 credits consist of 13 weeks of 105-min lectures at UTokyo
Eligibility is judged only after submission
"The GSC Faculty Committee will evaluate each applicant individually to determine eligibility only after the application is officially submitted online." The application fee is non-refundable and no f
Security export control pre-enrolment screening
"pre-enrollment screenings are mandatory for all international students and also for Japanese students in certain circumstances. Please be aware that applicants who fall under any of the conditions se
College Student visa
"International students wishing to pursue their studies at a Japanese university must apply for a visa with the status of residence of 'College Student'." GSC applies for the Certificate of Eligibilit

Accepted tests and qualifications

Test / QualificationRequirementNotes
Secondary school standardised exam result or qualification Document 8.2 of the application: "Official Secondary School Standardized Exam Result / Qualifications (e.g. High School Diploma, A-level, IB)". The result is a required document but no minimum grade,
Minimum score on the secondary qualification No minimum grade, points total or score is published for the High School Diploma, A-level, IB or any other secondary qualification. · Guidance
SAT, ACT, EJU or GRE No SAT, ACT, EJU or GRE requirement is published for GSC transfer admission; the only tests named in the eligibility and application pages are TOEFL iBT, TOEFL PBT and IELTS Academic, plus the applica · Guidance
No completed bachelor's degree required — and none conferred at entry GSC is a transfer route, not a graduate route: applicants must be current full-time undergraduates who have completed (or will complete) the first two years of undergraduate study before enrolling. Th
Proof of current enrolment "An Enrollment Verification Certificate is required to verify your full-time student status at your current university." The certificate must show the name of university and school/department, month a

English proficiency

English proficiency test score with published minimum "Prospective students must have a good command of the English language as all classes and lab sessions are conducted in English." Applicants who do not qualify for an exemption must submit one of: TOE
Score validity and delivery route "The score must be less than two years old at the time you submit your application." "The score must be sent to the GSC Administration Office directly from the testing institution and must be received
English is the applicant's native or first language "Applicants who do not fulfill either criteria i. or ii. must submit one of the following English proficiency test scores" — criterion i. is "English is your native/first language."
Eight years of English-medium schooling Criterion ii.: "English was the language of instruction at your secondary and post-secondary schools for last 8 years." The FAQ restates it as "If you have received English-medium formal education con

Required documents

  • Personal statement (1,000-word limit) Required

    "The personal statement is intended to provide additional information to learn about and evaluate applicants. It is important that the statement demonstrates your ability to develop and communicate yo

  • Additional information (500-word limit each) Required

    "You are encouraged to list any significant academic achievements or awards/honors you have received, as well as any extracurricular activities (e.g. internship, volunteer) in which you have participa

  • Two academic evaluations Required

    "You are required to provide the contact information of two of your academic evaluators from your current university." Evaluator A must be a Professor; Evaluator B a "Professor, Associate Professor, A

  • Interview Required

    The application Schedule page describes an interview as the second stage of evaluation: "Applications will be reviewed by the GSC Faculty Committee. After document screening, online interview will be

  • Portfolio Required

    No portfolio is required or accepted; the application lists no portfolio component.

Other

Online application form
Ten sections: 1. Personal Information, 2. Educational Background, 3. English Language Qualifications, 4. Personal Statement, 5. Additional Information, 6. Evaluation, 7. Application Fee, 8. Required D
Educational background listing
"You are required to list all secondary (junior and senior high school from 7th grade to 12th grade) and post-secondary (min. 2 years of university) educational institutions you attended."
8.1 Official Secondary School (7th to 12th) Transcript(s)
Scanned copies must include: name of institution; month/year of admission; month/year of graduation; list of classes completed (including class titles and grades).
8.2 Official Secondary School Standardized Exam Result / Qualifications
"(e.g. High School Diploma, A-level, IB)".
8.3 Official University Transcript(s)
Scanned copies must include: name of university; month/year of admission; list of classes completed and currently in progress (including class titles, grades and credits). Must be issued on or after J
8.4 Enrollment Verification Certificate (Certificate of Enrollment)
Must include name of university and school/department, month/year of admission, current year of study and expected graduation date. Must be issued on or after January 20, 2026.
8.5 Syllabi
"The official syllabus for all science (Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Biology) classes you have successfully completed at your university are required." Each syllabus must show class title, cla
8.6 Copy of Passport (Photo ID page)
"If you have multiple citizenships, copies of all your passports must be submitted."
8.7 Application Fee Payment Receipt
Uploaded after paying the application fee online. Must be issued on or after January 20, 2026.
8.8 Academic Status Check List
"Please refer to the application form for further details." Must be issued on or after January 20, 2026.
9. Declaration
"At the end of the online application, you are required to sign the declaration electronically."
Language and certification rules
"All documents must be submitted in English. If the documents are not in English, an officially certified translation must be submitted along with the unaltered, original documents." "If the documents
Original documents on admission
"If successfully admitted to GSC, original documents (or certified true copies) must be submitted via postal mail along with your final transcript before official enrollment." The enrolment page lists
GSC Undergraduate Transfer Program — the only route in scope
One admission route, applied for directly through the GSC online application system, with a single annual application period and October entry into the third year of the Faculty of Science, Department
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