The International Multidisciplinary Engineering (IME) Graduate Program

2 years English open

Entry requirements

All routes Mechanical Engineering Course Precision Engineering Course Electrical Engineering and Information Systems Course Aeronautics and Astronautics Course Materials Engineering Course Chemical System Engineering 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."
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, one IME round per year
"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." IME res
MEXT embassy-recommendation candidates are not eligible
"If you apply for the Japanese Government's MEXT Scholarship by obtaining the recommendation of the Japanese Embassy in your country, you will not be eligible to enroll in this program. Instead, you w
Security export control 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
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 — mandatory "GRE is required by IME Graduate Program. GMAT is not acceptable." "GRE is mandatory for the application of the IME Graduate Program and we request all the applicants to submit GRE Score. It is needed
GRE waiver "If you do have specific reason and if you could explain it to us (for example, no more test will be held this year and you cannot take GRE test) we could consider the waiver of GRE score and we will · Guidance
Programme-wide minimum GRE score IME publishes no programme-wide minimum GRE score. The only published cut-offs are those of the Department of Precision Engineering (see req-gre-minimum-precision). · Guidance
Minimum GRE score — Precision Engineering Course only "For the GRE, the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing scores must be equal to or higher than the cut-off scores in one test." "GRE or GRE General Test at Home: Verbal: 150 or higher; Quantita
Entrance examination and interview There is no on-campus written entrance examination. "Screening for admission is based both on the evaluation of documents submitted by the international students and, if necessary, on the internet int · Guidance
First screening — Mechanical Engineering Course only "The applicants of Mechanical Engineering DO NO NEED to receive the acceptance letter. Department of Mechanical Engineering conducts the first screening and only who pass the first screening proceed t
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
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."
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
Date of degree conferral "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 Letter or Certificate of Expected Gradua

English proficiency

One of three forms of English evidence is mandatory "English Language Proficiency: Please submit (A), (B), or (C)." (A) "TOEFL (or IELTS): One copy of your TOEFL score is required. You do not have to arrange to send the official score report from ETS t
TOEFL is preferred over IELTS "TOEFL is preferable. If you already have IELTS score or if it is difficult for you to take TOEFL test, we will accept IELTS score."
Score validity "The validity period for scores of the document is within 2 years at the deadline of the documents submission." Precision Engineering restates this as "All scores are valid for two years."
How English evidence is submitted "If you already have received your original TOEFL score report, please upload it in your T-cens page and send the copy of it by post. If you have not received your official TOEFL score report at the t
Programme-wide minimum TOEFL/IELTS score IME publishes no programme-wide minimum TOEFL or IELTS score; the only numeric cut-offs are those set by the Department of Precision Engineering for its own IME applicants (see routeSpecific[] and req
Minimum TOEFL/IELTS score — Precision Engineering Course only "As a prerequisite to apply for Department of Precision Engineering through IME program, the applicant needs to achieve scores equal to or higher than the cut-off scores stipulated below for the Engli
Native English speakers "If English is your native language, you do not have to submit any of the above document. Instead, please submit proof of citizenship, such as a copy of your valid passport."
English as the medium of instruction "The Certificate of English as the Medium of Instruction from your university. One original or one certified copy (with certified seal/stamp of the university you belong to or graduated from) is requi
Whether the Precision Engineering cut-offs can be met by an EMI certificate The Department of Precision Engineering states its TOEFL/IELTS and GRE cut-off scores as a prerequisite to apply through IME but does not publish whether a Certificate of English as the Medium of Inst

Required documents

  • Interview Required

    Interviews are possible but not scheduled in advance: "Screening for admission is based both on the evaluation of documents submitted by the international students and, if necessary, on the internet i

  • Portfolio Required

    No portfolio is required; the IME document list and submission checklist contain no portfolio item. The General Application Guidelines mention portfolios only in the anti-plagiarism rule.

  • Written statements Required

    In place of a free-form essay, applicants submit the formatted AF2_Statement of Study Plans and AF3_Summary of Graduation Thesis, together with the AF5 CV and AF6 record of visits to Japan.

  • 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

AF0_Declaration
Downloaded from T-cens, uploaded, and also submitted on paper: "One original (with handwritten signature)". "Applicants must sign and submit 'Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo De
AF1_Application Form for the International Admission Program ([Form 1]–[Form 7] and [Form Recommend])
Completed online and automatically generated; "One original (with handwritten signature)" is then posted. "[Form 2]: Please provide your academic grades (1-6) as stated officially in your transcript.
Full-face ID photograph
Uploaded as a .jpg under 500kB: "the one taken within 6 months prior to the application; in a plain background; without sunglasses or hats." "If your photograph is not printed on your ACADEMIC APPLICA
AF2_Statement of Study Plans
Downloaded, completed, uploaded, and posted as "One original".
AF3_Summary of Graduation Thesis (Title of Your Graduation Thesis and its Abstract)
Downloaded, completed, uploaded, and posted as "One original".
AF4_T-cens Enquiries on Educational and Occupational Background (Educational Background)
Completed online and posted as "One original".
AF5_CV for T-cens (awards and publications)
"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 of c
AF6_History of your visits to Japan
Uploaded and posted as "One original".
Letter of Recommendation 1 and 2
"IME Graduate Program requires two recommendation letters from the faculty members of the university you belong to or graduated from." "Both must be the faculty member of the university and one of the
Full Academic Transcript (Bachelor's, and Master's if applicable)
"If you haven't completed your course yet, you are requested to submit all the academic transcript you have received by the time of application. One original or one certified copy (with certified seal
Grade Scales (grade and grading system) and explanatory letter on certified documents
Submitted if applicable; "One original or one certified copy. Photocopies without attested stamps from your university will not be accepted."
Certificate of Graduation / Diploma and Certificate of Degree (Bachelor's degree)
"One certified copy (with certified seal/stamp of the university you belong to or graduated from) is required. Photocopy without certified seal/stamp will not be accepted. If the Degree is indicated i
Letter or Certificate of Expected Graduation
"Those who have not yet been conferred with the diploma in the present course of study at the time of application are requested to submit a certificate of expected graduation." "One original or one ce
Personal Identification / Passport
"A photocopy of your valid passport (the most preferable), census register, or other proof of citizenship. If the document is written in language other than English or Japanese, please attach English
English Language Proficiency evidence
TOEFL or IELTS score, or Certificate of English as the Medium of Instruction, or proof of citizenship for native English speakers. Uploaded on T-cens and also sent by post.
GRE Score Record (GRE General Test)
Mandatory. Uploaded on T-cens and the printed online score report posted; ETS may also send the official report directly using DI code 8596.
A copy of the Examination Fee payment receipt
"10,000 Japanese Yen is required for the examination fee." Uploaded and one photocopy posted.
Acceptance Letter from your prospective supervising professor
Required by every course "Except Department of the Mechanical Engineering". "Only those who receive an acceptance letter from prospective supervisor are eligible to proceed to the next application ste
Laboratory Assignment Preference Form
"Only the Master Program applicants of the Mechanical Engineering". "Online Submission to the Designated Form of the Mechanical Engineering."
Submission Checklist
"Enclose this Submission Checklist whenever you send materials to the ICT Admissions Desk via post."
Master Thesis
"Only for doctoral degree course applicants, if applicable" — not required of master's applicants.
Paper-based application package sent to Japan
"Please send all the required documents to IME Graduate Program Office by EMS or another international delivery service so that they can arrive at the Office on time." "Please DO NOT STAPLE your docum
Upload rules
"All the files should be PDF file and less than 2MB each except for master thesis which should be less than 10MB. (Please upload the image files scanned by a scanner. Photo files taken by a camera are
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
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
Mechanical Engineering Course — no supervisor acceptance letter, but a departmental first screening
"Applicants of Department of Mechanical Engineering don't need to receive the acceptance letter, instead there is the first screening." "Department of Mechanical Engineering conducts the first screeni
Precision Engineering Course — published TOEFL/IELTS and GRE cut-off scores
"As a prerequisite to apply for Department of Precision Engineering through IME program, the applicant needs to achieve scores equal to or higher than the cut-off scores stipulated below for the Engli
Electrical Engineering and Information Systems Course
An acceptance letter from a prospective supervisor drawn from the EEIS Academic Staff List is required before the paper application can be submitted. Entry: April or October 2027 (one of only three co
Aeronautics and Astronautics Course — October entry only
The General Application Guidelines list this course as "October 2027" entry only, and the July Application round (the only April-entry round) is restricted to Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engine
Materials Engineering Course — October entry only
The General Application Guidelines list this course as "October 2027" entry only. Applicants must obtain an acceptance letter from a prospective supervisor.
Chemical System Engineering Course — October entry only
The General Application Guidelines list this course as "October 2027" entry only. Applicants must obtain an acceptance letter from a prospective supervisor. This course also carries the heaviest publi
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