International Master's/Doctoral Degree Program: Information, Technology, and Society in Asia (ITASIA)

2 years English upcoming

Entry requirements

All routes ITASIA M.A.S. admission (single annual online route, October entry)

Eligibility

Appendix 1 — one of six eligibility routes for the M.A.S. programme
"Persons must fulfill at least one of the following requirements in order to be considered eligible to apply to M.A.S. program of ITASIA: (1) Those who have graduated from a Japanese university or are
Eligibility (6) requires advance individual screening before applying
"Please note that those applicants intending to apply based on the following eligibility requirement must contact the ITASIA Admissions Office no later than 4:00 pm on October 20, 2025 JST before subm
Ability to study in English at graduate level
"Applicants must be proficient enough in English to participate in lectures and receive academic guidance in English at the graduate level."
No concurrent enrolment in another UTokyo programme
"It is not possible to enroll in this program at the same time as being enrolled in a program offered in another department at the University of Tokyo."
Visa
"Non-Japanese applicants must have a visa that will allow admission to a Japanese graduate school, as stipulated in the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 319, 1951) by
Security export control screening before enrolment
"The University of Tokyo has established the 'The University of Tokyo Security Export Control Regulations' in accordance with Japan's 'Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act', and rigorously implement
Employer permission for applicants remaining in employment
"When conducting enrollment procedures, those planning to pursue their studies while retaining a position of employment in a public office or private company or organization must submit a letter from
Nationality or residence restriction
No nationality or residence restriction is published. The programme is open to both international and Japanese students: "The program is tailored to both international and Japanese students who are mo
Upper age limit
No upper age limit is published. The only age condition published is the lower bound in eligibility route (6), which requires the applicant to be 22 or older on September 30 of the entry year.
Work experience
No work-experience requirement is published for the M.A.S. programme.
Holding a master's degree already does not bar an applicant
"Yes, it is possible. Even if you already hold a Master's degree, you may still apply to the ITASIA Master's Program. There is no restriction against holding more than one Master's degree."

Accepted tests and qualifications

Test / QualificationRequirementNotes
GRE General Test — mandatory for all applicants "GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) General Test official Graduate Institution Score Report" is document (6) and is required. "The application will not be reviewed without the arrival of the official
GRE must be sent directly by ETS to institution code 3560 "The official Graduate Institution Score Report must be sent by ETS (Educational Testing Service) directly to the Institution Code 3560 (Department Code 0000) for 'UNIV TOKYO GRAD SCH INTER INFO' (the
GRE score validity "ETS will issue the official score report only for the tests taken within five years."
Minimum GRE score No minimum or average GRE score is published. "The ITASIA Program does not have specific minimum or required scores for the GRE, TOEFL, or IELTS." Asked for the average or qualifying GRE score, the pr · Guidance
GRE Subject Test Only the GRE General Test is named; no GRE Subject Test is required or mentioned. · Guidance
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) — optional "JLPT is not required. Applicants may include an unofficial scan in their application to support their proposed plan of research." It is listed as document (7), "Submitted online by applicant (optiona · Guidance
Written entrance examination No written entrance examination is published. "Selection for admission is based on the evaluation of documents submitted by the applicants, and, if deemed necessary, some kind of interview." The guide · Guidance
Bachelor's degree or equivalent status "To be eligible for admission to the M.A.S. program, you must be a holder of a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent status." The full set of equivalences is set out in Appendix 1 (see req-eligibility-on
Applicants graduating between application and entry "Applicants who expect to earn the required degree(s) between the time of application and September 30, 2026 should submit with their application an official statement that certifies anticipated gradu
Bologna cycle equivalence "The 'first cycle' in European and other universities as specified in the Bologna Declaration is regarded as equivalent to a Bachelor's program or course, and the 'second cycle' is considered equivale · Guidance
Minimum GPA or class of degree No minimum GPA, grade average or class of degree is published. The guideline only says that "If available, a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) would help the committee to assess your dossier" and t · Guidance

English proficiency

Official TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic score — mandatory for non-native speakers "TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Official Score Report or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic Test Report Form (TRF)" is required, listed as document (5) a
Score must be sent directly by the testing organisation — no applicant copies "The TOEFL iBT Official Score Report must be sent by ETS (Educational Testing Service) directly to the Institution Code D175 (Department Code 99) for 'University of Tokyo-Grad School of Interdisciplin
Score validity "ETS will issue the Official Score Report only for exams taken within two years." "The Test Report Form (TRF) is only valid for two years."
Minimum TOEFL or IELTS score "The ITASIA Program does not have specific minimum or required scores for the GRE, TOEFL, or IELTS. Instead, we conduct a holistic review of each application, considering all submitted materials to as
Accepted test variants TOEFL iBT "MyBest Scores" are considered: "Yes, TOEFL iBT 'MyBest Scores' will be considered in reviewing your application." TOEFL ITP Plus for China is accepted: "Yes, the ITASIA Program is on the li
Test timing — scores must arrive by the deadline "Applicants must take the GRE General Test and either the TOEFL or IELTS Academic Test as early as possible in order to ensure that official score/test reports arrive before the application deadline."
Native speakers of English "The TOEFL and IELTS requirement does not apply to native speakers of English. You may identify yourself as a native speaker of English only if English is your first language or you have been educated
English-medium degree is not an exemption "A TOEFL or IELTS score is required of all non-native English-speakers" even where the applicant holds an English-medium degree: the FAQ answers "Do I still have to take TOEFL or IELTS if I have a Bac
Current ITASIA students and recent ITASIA graduates Document (5) (TOEFL/IELTS) carries the asterisk applying to all of documents (2) to (6): "These documents are not necessary for applicants who are currently enrolled in the ITASIA Program or are gradu

Required documents

  • Interview Required

    An interview is possible but not guaranteed and no date, format or venue is published: "Selection for admission is based on the evaluation of documents submitted by the applicants, and, if deemed nece

  • Writing sample in English (in place of an admissions essay) Required

    One sample of representative research work or writing in English is required of all applicants — for M.A.S. applicants, a bachelor's thesis or a research/term paper, uploaded as a text-searchable PDF.

  • Personal statement Required

    The online application form contains a Personal Statement section, referred to in the FAQ: applicants declaring native-speaker status "must include a detailed justification explaining your circumstanc

  • Portfolio Required

    No portfolio is required or mentioned anywhere in the Admissions Guidelines 2026 or on the admissions pages.

  • Accommodations for applicants with disabilities Required

    "The University of Tokyo provides reasonable accommodations to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not disadvantaged during entrance examinations and studies after enrollment, and provides c

Other

(1) Online Application for ITASIA Program
"Completed online by applicant." "Please enter all information into the online application form in English. All sections must be entered directly on the online application form unless instructed other
(2)* Two Evaluations for ITASIA Program
"Requested online by applicant and submitted online by each referee." "The applicant will request two evaluations in the online application process. To complete the request, you will need the official
(3)* Certificate of completion/proof of Bachelor's degree OR Certificate of expected graduation/proof of anticipated degree
"Submitted online by applicant." "A copy of an official document of graduation and receipt of degree, certified with the seal/stamp of the university from which the applicant graduated. Applicants sho
(4)* Certified transcript/academic record
"Submitted online by applicant." "A copy of an official transcript listing all courses and grades, certified with the seal/stamp of the university from which the applicant graduated or its registrar.
(5)* TOEFL iBT Official Score Report or IELTS Academic official Test Report Form (TRF) (non-native English-speakers only)
"Request official score report be sent to the designated institution." See requirements.englishEvidence for the full delivery rules and institution codes.
(6)* GRE General Test official score report
"Request official score report be sent to the designated institution." See requirements.standardisedTests for the full delivery rules and institution code.
(7) Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Result (JLPT)
"Submitted online by applicant (optional)." "JLPT is not required. Applicants may include an unofficial scan in their application to support their proposed plan of research."
(8) Sample of representative research work/writing in English
"Submitted online by applicant." "One sample of representative research work/writing in English (for M.A.S. program applicants, Bachelor's thesis or a research/term paper)... If a prospective M.A.S. p
(9) Proof of citizenship
"Submitted online by applicant." "A digital scan of your Passport ID page." If the applicant has no valid passport: "please submit an official document that shows your name and nationality(ies). (If a
(10) A digital ID photograph (JPEG)
"Submitted online by applicant." "A color digital photograph taken within the last six months. 4 cm (height) x 3 cm (width) or a resolution of at least 300 dpi, 308 pixels (vertical) x 236 pixels (hor
(11)** Proof of Application Fee payment (PDF)
"Either printed 'Result' page of online credit card payment system, or Certificate of Remittance (portion C), or scan of MEXT scholarship certificate. Submitted online by applicant. Submitted separate
Translation rule
"Applications must be written in English. If the other supporting documents are not written in English or Japanese, an official English or Japanese translation should be attached unless specified othe
Certificate of name change (if applicable)
"If the name on the any certificate(s) is different from your current name, please submit one official document certifying the name change."
Original hard-copy certificates at enrolment (successful applicants only)
"Please note that you will be later required to submit original hard copies (paper-based certificates) to the ITASIA Admissions Office as part of your enrollment procedures (if successfully admitted).
Completeness and falsification rules
"Application documents are essential to the selection process and must therefore be prepared in strict accordance to the specified guidelines. Incomplete application documents will not be accepted. Af
Referee rules are strict and admit no substitution
"May I change my referee after I have submitted my application? No. We will NOT accept evaluations from anyone whose name is not listed on your application form." "May I replace one of the evaluation
Applicants holding an Embassy-Recommended MEXT scholarship
There is no separate MEXT embassy admissions route into ITASIA. "If you would like to obtain a 'Letter of Acceptance' for MEXT scholarship, first of all, you must pass the Preliminary Selection Examin
Document exemptions for current ITASIA students
Documents (2) to (6) — the two evaluations, degree certificates, transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS and GRE — carry the footnote "These documents are not necessary for applicants who are currently enrolled in t
Programme sources (11)