Graduate Program for International Students in Urban and Environmental Studies (UBE-UPN/ENV)

2 years English open

Entry requirements

Both routes Urban Planning Course Environmental 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
"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." This me
Letter of approval if remaining employed
"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
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.
Academic background need not be in engineering
"The study area must be within a field accepted by at least one of the faculty members of the Department of Urban Engineering. Hence, you may directly contact faculty members and find a prospective su

Accepted tests and qualifications

Test / QualificationRequirementNotes
GRE General Test Listed under "Other documents (Submission is not mandatory but strongly recommended)". Submit a "Copy of official score (No need to be attested)", uploaded to T-cens; test validity 5 years. The depart · Guidance
Japanese-language test None required. "Japanese language proficiency is not a requirement of this program." · Guidance
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 conferral For the Certificate of Graduation: "The date of conferral must be no later than the day before the admission date in April or October." The October 2027 admission date is scheduled for October 1, 2027

English proficiency

TOEFL or IELTS score (option A) "One copy of your TOEFL or IELTS score is required. You do not have to submit the original official score report. Please do not send it directly from the Test Center to the University of Tokyo. Please
Certificate of English as Medium of Instruction (option B) "You can submit the Certificate of English as the Medium of Instruction from your university instead of the TOEFL or IELTS score." Submitted as an "Original or copy attested by your university". "If t
One of the two is mandatory The guidelines head this block "Proof of English proficiency (Must submit one of the documents below)". The department confirms: "You need to submit either a standardized test score or the Certificate
No minimum score "There are no minimum score requirements. Please read the 'English Proficiency and Standardized Test Scores' section in the application guidelines carefully." The Graduate School of Engineering states
Language of instruction stated on the transcript "If the language of instruction is stated in your transcript, you do not have to submit the certificate of English as medium of instruction. In that case, please highlight the part which states it in
Native speakers and degrees from English-speaking countries Array

Required documents

  • Online interview (second screening) Required

    "The selection process consists of a first screening based on the application documents submitted to T-cens and a second screening based on an online interview with faculty members." Only applicants w

  • Portfolio Required

    Array

  • Written entrance examination Required

    None is scheduled for this programme. The programme guidelines describe only a document screening and an online interview. (See dataNotes for the conflict with the Graduate School of Engineering's gen

Other

AF1 — Application Form for the International Admission Program
Formatted application form completed on T-cens.
Full-face ID photograph
"Use a clear photograph taken within three (3) months prior to T-cens application that shows your upper body facing forward with your head uncovered, your mouth closed, against a plain background with
AF2 — Statement of Study Plans
Formatted application form on T-cens.
AF3 — Summary of Graduation Thesis
Formatted application form on T-cens.
AF4 — T-cens Inquiries on Educational and Occupational Background (AFEB)
Formatted application form on T-cens.
AF5 — CV for T-cens, with AF5-1, AF5-2 and AF5-3
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 co
AF6 — History of academic experience and visits to Japan
"History of your academic experience other than in your home institution, and all records of your past visits to Japan."
AF0 — Declaration
"Applicants must sign and submit 'Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo Declaration for Applicants to 2027 International Admission Programs.' The document file is available on T-cens
Academic transcript (bachelor's; master's if applicable)
Bachelor's transcript required; master's transcript if applicable. A "Grades and Grading System Explanatory Letter of Certified Documents (English Translation)" is also required if applicable. The ori
Certificate of Graduation (bachelor's degree)
"It should be the original issued by your previous university and specifying the conferred degree. If you have multiple certificates, save them together as one PDF file. All certificates written in la
Certificate of Degree/Diploma
Bachelor's: "Only necessary to submit if the certificate of graduation does not indicate either the name of degree or the date it was conferred." Master's Certificate of Degree/Diploma if applicable.
Letter or Certificate of Expected Graduation
"Only necessary to submit if you cannot submit the Certificate of Graduation at the time of application. The Certificate of Graduation must be submitted at the time of admission procedures." Examples
Letters of Recommendation
"Two online recommendations."
Proof of English proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS score copy, or Certificate of English as Medium of Instruction. See englishEvidence.
GRE General Test score (optional)
Copy of official score, uploaded to T-cens; strongly recommended but not mandatory.
Examination fee payment
10,000 yen paid via E-shiharai.net by credit card or China Union Pay. "It is possible to use a credit card or China Union Pay which carries a name different from that of the applicant. Those who are n
Original documents by post (first-screening passers only)
"Original documents need to be submitted for the certificate of degree, academic transcript and certificate of expected graduation. If your original documents are not available, the School of Engineer
Consistency between online and original documents
"Discrepancies between the documents submitted online and the original documents might result in cancellation of the application and expulsion from the university if the candidate has already been adm
Identical requirements for both courses
The UBE-UPN/ENV application guidelines are issued as a single document covering the Master's Course as a whole. They publish no difference in eligibility, application period, documents, English requir
ADB-JSP scholarship applicants — additional form
Applicants who want to be considered for the ADB/Japan Scholarship Program must, in addition to the standard documents: "Step 1: Download our 'ADB_UBE_Form' on T-cens and fill in the required informat
Accommodations for applicants with disabilities
"Those who wish to request accommodations for entrance examinations and academic activities must contact the administrative office of each program by the application deadline. Requests submitted after
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