Prospective Students
Prospective Students
Period of Study
From one month to one year. Students can flexibly plan their study period.
Student Status at Tokyo Tech
International Visiting Student (non-regular, non-degree-seeking student)
Application Deadline
The 10th of the month that is more than three months prior to the first day of the intended month of enrollment at Tokyo Tech
Undergraduate (2nd-year or above) and graduate students from non-partner universities have the opportunity to study abroad at Tokyo Tech for a period of up to one year as International Visiting Students (non-degree-seeking students) on a fee-paying basis.
Students coming as International Visiting Students will be affiliated with the laboratory of a Tokyo Tech faculty member, who serves as their academic supervisor. While at Tokyo Tech, International Visiting Students conduct research (conduct independent research projects, conduct research toward their thesis, and so on.
From one month to one year.
Students can flexibly plan their study period. They may begin their program at Tokyo Tech in any month and stay for a period of up to one year (12 months).
International Visiting Student (non-regular, non-degree seeking student)
the 10th of the month which is more than three months prior to the desired start date
e.g., For a start date of September 1, the Application Deadline is May 10.
The applicant must be a fluent speaker of English or Japanese. Proficiency in English is required.
Submission of an official test score report from TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, or an equivalent test (PDF) is strongly recommended.
Step 1. Contact and identify a Tokyo Tech faculty member who is willing to serve as your academic supervisor.
Before beginning the online application process, you must independently contact and identify a Tokyo Tech faculty member who is willing to host you at Tokyo Tech. Be sure to obtain confirmation that he or she agrees to serve as your academic supervisor. You will be required to provide the name of this faculty member when filling out the application. Only professors, associate professors and lecturers are eligible to serve as academic supervisors.
Step 2. Pay the stipulated application fee by credit card.
Online Payment by Credit Card: Refer to the secure online payment website.
Click HERE for detailed instructions.
Step 3. Submit the required application materials online.
Prior to starting an application, contact the International Student Exchange Division to request a log-in ID and password.
Step 4. The Certificate of Eligibility (COE) will be sent to you from the International Student Exchange Division of Tokyo Tech.
Step 5. Apply for your visa on your own with the COE which you have received.
Visa application processing time is expedited when you submit a COE with your visa application.
Click HERE for information on applying for your visa with a COE.
Information about Tokyo Tech dormitories will be sent from the Student Support Division of Tokyo Tech.
Since dormitory room availability is limited, we recommend that International Visiting Students prepare an alternative housing plan in case they are not admitted to a dormitory.
Step 6. Information about an orientation will be sent from the International Student Exchange Division.
Step 7. Enrollment, Orientation, Payment of Enrollment and Tuition Fees
Enjoy your studies at Tokyo Tech!
Application Fee
JPY 9,800
(Payment is due at the time of the online application.)
Enrollment Fee
JPY 84,600
(Payment is due after arrival in Japan.)
Tuition
JPY 29,700/ month
(Payment is due after arrival in Japan.)