・The results of the Secondary screening were announced on November 16, 2023.Please click on the link below to check the results.
・Tokyo Institute of Technology is scheduled to merge with Tokyo Medical and Dental University in the fall of 2024. For details, please refer to the following article.
Points to note regarding the integration of Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Tokyo Institute of Technology (establishment of "Institute of Science Tokyo” (provisional name)).
Enrollment
April
Number of Students Admitted
The program will admit eight (8) international students who will be accepted as Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) scholarship recipients for up to four years, in addition to ten (10) privately funded students.
Department
Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering
School of Environment and Society
Note: GSEP is offered only in the Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering and not by any other School or Department.
Application Period
Mid August to Early September
Type of Degree
Bachelor of Engineering
Overview
The Global Scientists and Engineers Program (GSEP) is the first international Bachelor of Engineering degree program at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech). In this program, all subjects are taught in English, allowing qualified international students who have little or no proficiency in the Japanese language to pursue an engineering bachelor’s degree at Tokyo Tech.
Intended for those who seek:
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Bachelor's degree program in engineering
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Bachelor's degree program taught in English
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Program with interdisciplinary engineering knowledge and skills to solve global problems
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Consideration for a Japanese government scholarship（MEXT）
Program and Department
GSEP students will belong to the Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, which includes science, engineering, and management courses. GSEP is a transdisciplinary degree program not limited to any specific science or engineering field. Transdisciplinary knowledge is essential for scientists and engineers to solve real-world global problems, as well as to acquire intercultural leadership skills and a future vision. Many of the core courses will be team taught in project-based learning or hands-on formats covering various fields of science and engineering. Students can choose course topics and acquire advanced knowledge.
The detailed GSEP program and other Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering information can be found on the websites below.
For applicants commencing in April 2024
Application and Admissions Schedule
Announcing the application schedule for GSEP 2024.
Announcement of successful applicants
The results of the Secondary screening were announced on November 16, 2023.Please click on the link below to check the results.
Application Guidebook for Global Scientists and Engineering Program (GSEP) commencing in April 2024
Points to note regarding the integration of Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Tokyo Institute of Technology (establishment of "Institute of Science Tokyo” (provisional name)).
Application Procedures
Please follow the steps below to apply.
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- Check the application guidelines
- Eligibility varies depending on the type of scholarship being offered. Please refer to the application guidelines for details.
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- Prepare the application documents and pay the application fee
- Check the application guidelines, and prepare certificates and other documents.
Note: The application documents must include a Verification of Application Fee Payment. Please make payment before proceeding with the application form by referring to “7. Application, Enrollment, and Tuition Fees” in the application guidelines. Please also see the secure online payment website (e-shiharai) below for details on payment.
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- Online application
- Apply by filling in the required items on the following online application form by the designated date. Also, please upload scanned copies or digital versions of other required application documents to the online application system.
- From 2024, “Applicant Evaluation and Recommendation Form” from the principal, etc., of the most recently attended high school or other school add to the application documents.
(Instructions for online application form)
- You are required to complete all 6 pages of this application.
- You can save your record by clicking "Resume later" at the top of each page and come back later to complete the application.
- Click "Submit" on the last page once you have completed your application.
- Please complete this application in English. Non-English characters will not be recognized.
- After submitting your online application form, you will receive an email with a URL and password for the“Evaluation sheet with Recommendation” online submission system.Forward it to your referee and officials at your previous/current high school to allow their access to the system.
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- Preliminary screening
- (Review of application documents)
The submitted documents will be reviewed by the Admissions Division and TSE professors. The results of the review will be announced on this web page.
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- Secondary screening
- (Written examination and interview)
Applicants who pass the initial screening will be interviewed by a GSEP professor and take a written exam covering high school mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Details will be sent after the preliminary screening.
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- Announcement of acceptance
- Results will be announced on this web page. Inquiries by email will not be accepted.
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- Enrollment and start of the semester
- Successful applicants will begin enrollment procedures at the end of March, and the spring semester will begin on April 1.
FORMAT
○For All Applicants
Please note that “Applicant Evaluation and Recommendation Form” must be directly submitted by your referee and your previous or current high school.
○For Potential Applicants
Potential applicants who wish to apply under the conditions stated in (1) or (2) below are to inquire via the following contact details and attach the requisite documents before proceeding with the application.
Please refer to the application guidelines for details.
(1) Potential applicants that require “Individual Assessment of Admission Eligibility”
(2) Potential applicants applying for exemption from English test score submission
Applicants of the following nationalities are eligible for exemption from submitting English test scores. Please contact Tokyo Tech to request exemption beforehand.
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United States of America
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Canada
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Ireland
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United Kingdom
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Australia
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New Zealand
However, if the application deadline is approaching, the applicant must include in the inquiry all the required application documents, and send them by email to the following address as soon as possible.
Submission of External Examination Results
From 2024, The following examination results, which have been submitted at the “Secondary Screening” at your option will be handled as reference material more than ever before.
We will treat them as reference materials more than before, so please be proactive in submitting them.
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The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
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American College Testing Program (ACT)
Application, Enrollment Fees, and Tuition
(Enrollment and tuition fees are subject to change.)
Program-Related Scholarships
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship
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Among those who passed the examination for the GSEP program, eight (8) outstanding applicants will be recommended for the MEXT scholarship.
The eligibility and conditions for receiving the MEXT scholarship can be found here.
●Students who have been accepted for a MEXT scholarship will not be required to pay the enrollment fee or tuition.
●Undergraduate MEXT scholarship recipients will receive a monthly stipend of JPY 120,000 for four (4) years. The amount of the stipend is subject to change in accordance with the directives of the MEXT scholarship program.
●In accordance with MEXT regulations, Air tickets to/from Japan will be provided by MEXT under certain conditions.
Note:Those who are applying for other MEXT scholarship programs such as those requiring a recommendation from the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General, or a scholarship of the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) will be required to decline candidacy of the MEXT scholarship offered under the GSEP program. Once enrolled at Tokyo Tech, MEXT scholarship students will have their academic achievements reviewed every year. If they fail to obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.3 out of 3.0 or fail to meet academic standards set by Tokyo Tech, they will be disqualified from receiving further scholarship stipends.
The eligibility and conditions for receiving the MEXT scholarship can be found here.
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Applicants who wish to enroll in Tokyo Tech under a scholarship other than those offered by MEXT and do not reside in Japan may apply for a Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students by JASSO.
Please note that those who are granted any other scholarship that doesn’t allow plural grants cannot apply for this scholarship simultaneously.
The monthly stipend is JPY 48,000, which is subject to change in accordance with the directives from JASSO. This scholarship will be offered from April 2023 to March 2024. Applicants will still be required to pay the application, enrollment, and tuition fees even if they are granted this scholarship.
Applicants who currently reside in Japan are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
There are scholarships available for outstanding international students at Tokyo Tech other than MEXT or JASSO. However, those scholarship are usually awarded to applicants studying for some period of time after admission.Applicants are required to attain a certain level of good academic performance.
FAQ
Please refer to "Frequently Asked Questions."
