Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC) — Master's Level Admission, Graduate School of Science

2 years (Master's program). GSGC as a whole is a five-year integrated scheme — "GSGC consists of a t English applications-closed

Entry requirements

Both routes GSGC(General) GSGC(FoPM)

Eligibility

One qualification category must be met
"1. Applicant Qualifications (applicants must meet ONE of the following qualifications)" — the four categories recorded under degreeRequirement.
Education completed abroad (or equivalent)
"Regardless of nationality, students can apply to this selection if they have completed both senior high school and college education abroad, or if they have obtained similar education in Japan (inclu
Intention to continue to the doctoral programme
"Prospective students are eligible for this course if they meet the following requirements. Those who plan to enroll in the doctoral program in the Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo. Tho
No parallel application to other leading graduate schools
"Students applying to GSGC can't apply to other leading graduate schools at the University of Tokyo (e.g. ALPS, MERIT, etc.)"
Only one application per enrolment term, with one exception
"Applicants for both the Master's and Doctoral programs are not allowed to submit more than one application for the same enrollment term in the Graduate school of Science. However, an applicant for th
Consent of a potential supervisor before applying
Application Document 10 requires "Proof of your prior consultation with the potential supervising professor(s) in the GSGC". "The proof submitted is the consent to be your supervisor if you are accept
Security export control screening
"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' ... In particular, pre-en
Visa
"At the time of admission, you must have a 'College Student Visa'. For details regarding visa information, please contact the International Team at intl.s@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp" The application period

Accepted tests and qualifications

Test / QualificationRequirementNotes
GRE — Department of Physics Subject Test required: Physics. General Test not required.
GRE — Department of Astronomy Subject Test required: Physics. General Test not required.
GRE — Department of Earth and Planetary Science "Requirements set by individual faculty members", published as a list of required GRE subjects on the department's site; General Test not required by the school-level table. The department states: "Yo
GRE — Department of Chemistry Subject Test not required. General Test required.
GRE — Department of Biological Sciences Subject Test not required. General Test required — "Applicants may submit the score of, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry instead of General Test score."
How GRE scores are submitted "Please upload a scanned copy of your Examinee's Score Record, and also submit the Official Score Report." The GRE code number for the University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Science is 7048; the Offi
Minimum GRE score No minimum GRE score is published. "We do not officially release any information regarding minimum score requirements for TOEFL/GRE." · Guidance
Departmental written and oral examinations "Some Departments may have additional requirements such as interviews and online written examinations to applicants. See 11. Information Specific to Each Department." The Department of Physics runs a
16 years of education abroad (qualification 1) "One who has completed, or is expected to complete 16 years of education abroad before entering the Master's Program of the University of Tokyo."
Bachelor's-equivalent degree from a recognised foreign institution (qualification 2) "One who has been conferred a degree equivalent to that of a bachelor's degree or is expected to be conferred one before entering the Master's Program of the University of Tokyo from a foreign univers
Transfer into the University of Tokyo's Global Science Course (qualification 3) "One who has been transferred from a university abroad to the Global Science Course at the University of Tokyo and is expected to graduate by the end of September 2026." (Wording of the guideline for
Individual entrance screening, age 22 or over (qualification 4) "One who has been approved by the Graduate School of Science of the University of Tokyo through an individual entrance screening as being academically equivalent to one of the three types of students
Documentary proof of completion "Transcripts of all colleges and universities attended AND statement of (expected) completion of all colleges or universities attended (if unavailable, copy of diploma)." Documents in a language other

English proficiency

TOEFL score (mandatory) "TOEFL Score. Please upload a scanned copy of your Test Taker Score Report, and also submit the Institutional Score Report." The TOEFL code number for the University of Tokyo, School of Science is 800
Score validity: two years "GRE and TOEFL test scores are invalid if the tests were taken more than two years ago counting from application start date." "Applicants who wish to retake the exam during the application period shou
IELTS is not accepted "Can I submit an IETLS score instead of TOEFL for proof of proficiency in English? — Currently, we only accept TOEFL scores as an official English language test."
Minimum TOEFL score No minimum is published. "What are the minimum score requirements for TOEFL/GRE? — We do not officially release any information regarding minimum score requirements for TOEFL/GRE."
If the score will not arrive in time "Applicants must contact the Graduate School of Science as soon as possible before submitting their online application."
Exemption for native speakers of English, by advance approval only "Applicants whose native language is English may in some cases be exempted from submitting a TOEFL score, with the advance approval of the Graduate School of Science. Those who wish to request such an
Exemption for a degree taught in English There is no automatic exemption for a degree obtained in an English-speaking country. Asked exactly that question, the FAQ restates only the native-language condition: "Applicants whose native languag

Required documents

  • Departmental interviews and online written examinations Required

    "Some Departments may have additional requirements such as interviews and online written examinations to applicants. See 11. Information Specific to Each Department."

  • Written examination — Department of Physics, GSGC(General) Required

    The Department of Physics runs a GSGC(General) Written Examination. In the October 2026 round, "An email was sent to the candidates eligible for the Written Examination today, on 9 January 2026 (JST)"

  • Online examination — Department of Earth and Planetary Science Required

    "Applicants who pass the documentary assessment will be invited by the Department to take an online examination. The final admission decision regarding the success or failure of applications will be a

  • Written statements Required

    In place of an essay, applicants submit the Personal Statement and the Statement of Purpose, each 1–2 pages of A4 in English, single-spaced, in any format.

  • Portfolio Required

    No portfolio is required; published papers are submitted only where the applicant has them.

  • Accommodations for applicants with disabilities Required

    The GSGC guideline does not publish a procedure for requesting examination accommodations. The Graduate School of Science operates a Disability Services Office, but no application-stage accommodation

Other

Application Form
"Fill out the form directly on the web." Applicants may select up to three potential supervisors from a drop-down list (one only for the Department of Physics).
GRE Subject or General Test score
Scanned copy of the Examinee's Score Record uploaded, plus the Official Score Report sent directly by ETS (code 7048). The required test differs by department. Applicants to the Department of Earth an
TOEFL score
Scanned copy of the Test Taker Score Report uploaded, plus the Institutional Score Report sent directly by ETS (code 8002-01). TOEFL iBT single test date only, not MyBest.
Transcripts and statement of (expected) completion
"Transcripts of all colleges and universities attended AND statement of (expected) completion of all colleges or universities attended (if unavailable, copy of diploma)."
Payment confirmation of the Application Fee
"Monbukagakusho Scholarship Students are exempted from paying the Application Fee."
Transcript of any master's or doctoral programme already attended, plus published papers
"If you are currently enrolled in a master's program or a doctoral program, have completed one such program, or have withdrawn after having fulfilled the requirements of one such program, please submi
Most recent GPA score report
"Where available, your most recent GPA (Grade Point Average) score report from your university / college."
Personal Statement
"In English with single spacing and 1–2 pages of A4 in length, otherwise no fixed format: outlining what you have studied, what research you have conducted, and your other activities. Also give detail
Statement of Purpose
"In English with single spacing and 1–2 pages of A4 in length, otherwise no fixed format: describing the research content you wish to conduct in the GSGC. Give detailed descriptions of your motivation
Proof of prior consultation with the potential supervising professor(s) in the GSGC
"Please contact your potential supervisor and submit the proof of your prior consultation such as a copy of correspondence e-mails." "For applicants to the Department of Earth and Planetary science, P
Two recommendation letters
"Two recommendation letters from your current supervisors or individuals who are familiar with your academic or scientific work. Please enter the referees' names, organizations, positions and email ad
Official translations
"Whenever a transcript, statement of completion or diploma, or recommendation letter is written in neither English nor Japanese, an English or Japanese translation of the document must be officially i
Non-return rule
"All documents and the Application Fee are non-returnable."
GSGC(General)
Open to all five departments — Physics, Astronomy, Earth and Planetary Science (7 places between them) and Chemistry, Biological Sciences (6 places between them). Supervisors must be drawn from the GS
GSGC(FoPM)
The route into the Forefront Physics and Mathematics Program to Drive Transformation, open in Physics, Astronomy, Earth and Planetary Science and Chemistry, with "A few" places. "You may apply for bot
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