Graduate International Research Students (kenkyusei), Graduate School of Science
6 months as standard, renewable in 6-month steps up to a maximum total of 2 years
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2027 international admissions timeline
Updated 27 Aug 2026July 1, 2026
Applications open - MEXT Embassy Recommendation route (April 1 or October 1, 2027 entry)
Embassy Recommended Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship applicants July 1 - August 10, 2026
Examination fee payment window - MEXT Embassy Recommendation route
Embassy Recommended Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship applicants April 1, 2027
Enrolment - April 2027 intake
Embassy Recommended Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship applicants / Self-Supported Students - April 2027 entry October 1, 2027
Enrolment - October 2027 intake
Embassy Recommended Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship applicants / Self-Supported Students - October 2027 entry Before July 1, 2026 (no dated deadline published)
Secure a prospective supervisor's consent - MEXT Embassy Recommendation route (April or October 2027 entry)
To be announced
Embassy Recommended Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship applicants August 10, 2026, 17:00 JST
Application deadline - MEXT Embassy Recommendation route (April 1 or October 1, 2027 entry)
Embassy Recommended Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship applicants Within six business days of upload
Receipt acknowledgement by the Graduate School Office - MEXT route
To be announced
Embassy Recommended Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship applicants As soon as the decision has been made (no date published)
Selection result notified - MEXT Embassy Recommendation route
To be announced
Embassy Recommended Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship applicants As soon as possible after admission, well before April 1, 2027
Certificate of Eligibility and Student visa application - April 2027 entry
Embassy Recommended Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship applicants / Self-Supported Students - April 2027 entry As soon as possible after admission, well before October 1, 2027
Certificate of Eligibility and Student visa application - October 2027 entry
Embassy Recommended Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship applicants / Self-Supported Students - October 2027 entry Around June, each year
Extension review contact from the Graduate School Office (around June)
To be announced
Embassy Recommended Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship applicants / Self-Supported Students - April 2027 entry / Self-Supported Students - October 2027 entry Around December, each year
Extension review contact from the Graduate School Office (around December)
To be announced
Embassy Recommended Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship applicants / Self-Supported Students - April 2027 entry / Self-Supported Students - October 2027 entry
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Programme sources (39)
- Admission Information for Graduate International Research Students (kenkyusei) for 2027 - Graduate International Research Students, School of Science, The University of Tokyo (captured PDF of https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/admission/research-students.html)Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate Departments - School of Science, The University of TokyoSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC) - Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Graduate School of Science, The University of TokyoDepartment of Physics, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Instructions for Students applying to the Master's Level Admission to the Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC) at the Graduate School of ScienceGraduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- People (researcher database) - School of Science, The University of TokyoSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- FAQs - Graduate Admissions, School of Science, The University of TokyoGraduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Admission of International Research Students - Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, The University of TokyoDepartment of Physics, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Affiliated Facilities - School of Science, The University of TokyoSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Science Library - University of Tokyo Library SystemUniversity of Tokyo Library System · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Access - School of Science, The University of TokyoSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Admission Fee and Tuition - The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate International Research Students - School of Science, The University of Tokyo (live page, including the collapsed FAQ answers not captured in the PDF)Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Medical Service and National Health Insurance - Website for International Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Student Handbook 2026 - The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- UTokyo Accommodations - Housing Office, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo Housing Office · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Lodge, Komaba Lodge - Housing Office, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo Housing Office · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Living Expenses / Financial Procedures - Website for International Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Application Guidelines - Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for 2027 (Research Students)Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan · verified 27 Aug 2026
- AY2026 Application Guidelines for The University of Tokyo Fellowship (including the KOGA Shinsuke Scholarship)The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- The University of Tokyo Fellowship - Prospective Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International StudentsJapan Student Services Organization (JASSO) · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Exemptions of Admission Fee & Tuition Fee - The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate Admissions - School of Science, The University of TokyoGraduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Visa & Residence Card - Website for International Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Part-time Jobs (Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted) - Website for International Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- FAQ (For UTokyo Members) - Japanese Language Education Division, Center for Global Education, The University of TokyoCenter for Global Education, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Student Support Room (ISSR) - Website for International Students, The University of TokyoCenter for Global Education, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Oiwake International Village - Housing Office, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo Housing Office · verified 27 Aug 2026
- OSTA online accommodation application system - Housing Office, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo Housing Office · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Research Student - Website for International Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship - Prospective Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Guidelines for International Students Applying for Research Student Status, October 2026 Enrollment - Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of TokyoGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate International Research Student (non-degree) - Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of TokyoGraduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Special Selection for International Applicants (Master's and Doctoral Programs) - School of Science, The University of TokyoGraduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Research Students - Prospective Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Scholarships - Admissions, School of Science, The University of Tokyo (2027 University Recommended Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship)Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC) - Graduate School of Science, The University of TokyoGraduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate Research Students - Admissions, School of Science, The University of Tokyo (English stub page)Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- The Special Selection for International Applicants - Department of Earth and Planetary Science, The University of TokyoDepartment of Earth and Planetary Science, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026