Before Application

Can I obtain application material by email or by online database?

Application guidelines can be downloaded from the Information on Entrance Examinations page. Paper copies are not available.

Will I be disadvantaged if I don't attend an entrance examination briefing session?

No, there is no disadvantage. However, briefing sessions are good opportunities to talk to professors in person about research and school life, and we recommend attending one.
Please also note that the Student Affairs Team does not provide individual consultations regarding the examination in person.

Is it possible to visit my desired laboratory?

Yes, but the visit must be done before the application deadline. Please contact the professor of your desired laboratory, and make an appointment. For the contact details of each professor, refer to each department's Entrance Examination Guides.

If I visit laboratories, can I ask my desired supervising professors about the entrance examinations?

No, professors will not answer questions about the entrance examinations such as how to study for the examination. However, you can discuss questions about the research conducted in their laboratory, the research they are able to supervise, school life, and possible careers after graduation.
For inquiries regarding laboratory visits, please contact the department you wish to apply to directly. Links to each department's admissions page are available on the "Information on Entrance Examinations" page.
Information on Entrance Examinations: https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/exam/info/

Is it possible to visit my desired supervising professors, or contact them by email before entrance examinations?

Yes, it is possible to contact or visit professors before the application deadline. Consulting professors on research prior to application is helpful to confirm if your research plan meets the research conducted in their laboratory, and will result in smooth research activities after enrollment. If you are a doctoral course applicant, please be sure to contact professors prior to application. The contact details of each professor can be found in each department's Entrance Examination Guides and on the GSFS website. However, depending on the major and the type of entrance examination, it may be a condition of application that you contact your desired academic advisor in advance, so please check the website or entrance examination guide of the major you wish to enter.

Do I need to take the individual screening for entrance qualification?

Whether or not you are required to go through an individual admissions process depends on which of the eligibility criteria you meet. Please carefully read and check the Application Requirements page of the Application Guidebook.

If I wish to advance from the master's program to the doctoral program at this graduate school (GSFS), do I still need to complete the application registration for the doctoral program?

Students who wish to advance from the master's program to the doctoral program are also required to complete the application registration for the doctoral program. Please note that applications submitted outside the application period will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Additionally, as stated in the application guidelines for the doctoral program, no application screening fee is required for applicants who expect to matriculate into a doctoral program directly after graduating from a master's program or Professional Degree program within the University of Tokyo. Please do not pay the application screening fee if you fall into this category.

Depending on the department, I may be required to submit scores from external English language tests, such as TOEFL-iBT or TOEIC. Please tell me the points to keep in mind when applying to the organizer for testing accommodations due to a disability, etc., when taking these exams.

Testing accommodations often require individual adjustments depending on the applicant’s circumstances, and applicants are encouraged to begin the necessary procedures as early as possible. In some cases, it may take approximately six months from the start of preparations to the test date. For detailed information regarding available accommodations and application procedures, please contact the testing organization directly.

Application Procedures

I don't know how to operate the online application site. 　

Please refer to the materials regarding the application method used in the entrance examination briefing session, which are posted on the Information on Entrance Examinations homepage. For technical issues not covered in those materials, please contact the "Learning and Education" Application Service Support Center, which manages the online application site system.
Refer to the "Inquiries about This Web Site" at: 　 https://e-apply.jp/ds/gsfs/public/inquiry
At that time, please read the "Preparations" page ( https://e-apply.jp/ds/gsfs/public/preparation ) carefully to ensure your system environment is up to date.

Can I pay the application screening fee via Flywire?

The application screening fee and admission fee cannot be paid via Flywire. Please refer to the "Online Application Flow.pdf" in Section 2-4 of the GSFS Information on Entrance Examinations page for information on available payment methods for the application screening fee.

When completing the online application form, what should I keep in mind when registering an emergency contact?

As noted in the instructions for entering this item on the online application site, please list a family member or friend. (Please do not enter your academic supervisor, administrative office, dormitory manager, etc., at your current university or school.) Additionally, in the phone number and email address fields for the emergency contact, please enter those of the person registered as the emergency contact, NOT the applicant's own.

When entering information on the online application site, there are sections where I get stuck on the system's input validation checks and cannot proceed. For example, in cases such as taking the High School Equivalency Examination or undergoing an individual admission eligibility screening, is it acceptable to enter details such as receiving certification in the high school or university name field, enter convenient dates for the enrollment and graduation dates in those fields, and state the correct information in the "Additional notes on educational background" field on the application registration screen?

Please enter the information as described. If you have any questions regarding the entry process, please use the contact form to submit your inquiry.

I am an applicant with foreign nationality. When entering information on the online application site, I cannot find an option in the "Status of Residence" field under the "Personal Information" section that matches my current residence status. How should I proceed in this case?

Please select "Student" for the purpose of completing the application. There is an "Additional notes on educational background" field on the application registration screen, so please enter your correct status of residence there. (The options in this field are limited to the following five: "Student", "Permanent Resident", "Dependent", "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", and "Long Term Resident".)

On the academic transcript from the university I graduated from or completed, there are credits recorded as "recognized," "transferred," "TR," or similar notation. These are credits earned at a foreign university during study abroad that have been recognized. In this case, is it also necessary to submit the academic transcript from the foreign university where I studied abroad?

If you received credit for courses taken at the university where you studied abroad, or you received credit for courses taken at your previous university, please submit an official transcript from that institution as well. If you received credit for the results of various certification exams, internships, or similar activities, please upload a statement explaining the circumstances (optional format).

I completed my degrees in an English-speaking country. Am I exempt from taking TOEFL/IELTS?

The English language test may be exempted depending on the department and specific conditions. Please carefully review the entrance examination guide of the department you intend to apply.

Graduation in my university is held at the end of June, and certificates of degree and diplomas are issued after that. Should I provide a Certificate of Enrollment?

Current students do not need to submit original certificates (paper-based) of graduation or degree at the time of application. Submission of a Certificate of Enrollment or Expected Graduation is also not required. Graduates must upload PDF versions of their diplomas/certificates via the online application site. Original certificates (paper-based) are required during the admission procedures after acceptance.

Should I send the original application documents or copies?

When applying, please upload the PDF file of your certification documents from the online application system. You do not need to send the original documents. Please keep the original documents in a safe place, as they will be required during the admission procedures. Please note that only paper-based original certificates or certified copies of original documents will be accepted for degrees, certificates, and transcripts. An original certified copy is a copy issued by the university as a true and correct copy of the original document and bearing the university's official seal. If you are unable to send the original, please ask your university to make a certified copy of the original and send it to us. Copies not certified by the university will not be accepted.

How do I upload additional department-specific documents after the application period? 　

Once the application screening fee has been paid, you can upload additional documents by clicking the "Add Upload Documents" button on your My Page. This is possible even after the application period as long as the fee payment is complete.

Will my application be accepted after the application deadline in the event of extenuating circumstances?

No applications are accepted after the deadline. Please be strictly aware that your application will not be accepted if the application period specified in the guidelines has passed.
*If you try to complete your application registration immediately before the application deadline, you may encounter unexpected technical issues with your device or internet connection. Please allow plenty of time to complete the registration.

Can you confirm if my application documents are complete after submission?

We cannot respond to individual inquiries regarding the status of application procedures. We will check documents in order and contact you if there are any deficiencies. Please check your registered email address regularly to ensure a prompt response.

When will the examination admission ticket be sent?

The schedule is listed in the "Table 1" of the application guidelines. Once the "Examination admission ticket printable notification" arrives, please download the ticket from the online application site. Your examination number will be indicated on the admission ticket.

About Admission Results, Past Exams, and Career Information

How competitive is the entrance examination?

For the number and percentage of successful applicants, please refer to the Graduate School's website below.
Past Admission Results (Master's Program)　Past Admission Results (Doctoral Program)

Where can I obtain past entrance examination tests?

It is available on the Graduate School's website (https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/assets/files/past_entrance_tests_j.pdf) or on the department's Admissions web page. Past exam questions not listed here are not publicly available.

If I wish to enroll in October but am unable to graduate (complete my degree) by September, can I enroll in April of the following year?

No. A change of the intended enrollment period is not permitted. Please note that the application guidelines state:
“Once your application has been received, your documents may not be amended or revised under any circumstances.”
Accordingly, applicants cannot change their intended enrollment period after submission.

Is the result of the entrance examinations affected by the applicant's graduating university?

No. All applicants are treated equally in the application review process.

Will phone, email or fax inquires for the examination results be accepted?

No response will be made. The acceptance announcement will be made on the bulletin board on campus (Kashiwa Campus) and on the Graduate School's homepage.

Do you disclose the employment destinations of your graduate students?

This information is published on this Web page under "Status of Employment after Completion, etc.". In addition, information may also be found on the web page of each department, etc., so please refer to these pages.

Where can I get advice on job placement?

Each department has a faculty member in charge of employment, so you can consult with him or her after enrollment. In addition, the University of Tokyo as a whole offers support services and employment seminars.

International student

I want to apply for the scholarship. Will I be automatically considered for the scholarship when I apply for the regular course, or do I need to apply for the scholarship separately?

All scholarships must be applied for separately. However, scholarship-based admissions are also available (Japanese Government Scholarship, Asian Development Bank Scholarship, and China Scholarship Council Scholarship). For details, please refer to the following Special Selection with Scholarship page. Please note that since these are different systems, the application guidelines differ from the regular Entrance Examination Schedule A or B.
https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/exam/master/foreign_research_students/index.html

May I apply for the Special Selection for Applicants with Professions?

For the Special Selection for Applicants with Professions, requirements may vary by department. Please inquire with the contact person of your prospective department regarding specific requirements. In addition, it is advisable to ask them if the special selection is available in English or not.

I transferred into the third year of a Japanese university from university outside Japan, and graduated from the Japanese university. Am I eligible to apply for the Special Selection for Applicants with Overseas Education?

No. Those who have graduated from a Japanese university must apply for the Regular Admission even if they have been enrolled in a university outside Japan.

Although I will be enrolling in the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences as a MEXT scholar (Research Student), I do not yet hold the MEXT scholarship status at the time of this degree program application. Am I required to pay the application screening fee?

Applicants who do not yet hold MEXT scholarship student status at the time of their degree program application are required to pay the application screening fee initially. This fee will, however, be reimbursed once they are admitted to a regular degree program as a MEXT Scholarship student. Generally, as stated in the application guidelines, you must upload a PDF file of the certificate proving that you are a Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship student to the online application site to be eligible for an application screening fee exemption. Otherwise, you are required to pay the application screening fee.

Is Japanese language proficiency required to enter GSFS regular course?

Whether or not you can complete the regular course without Japanese language proficiency depends on the department and supervisor. Please contact your prospective supervisor in GSFS for this question.

I am taking the Entrance Examination Schedule A and wish to enroll in October. Is there anything I should keep in mind?

In order to enter Japan with a "Student" status of residence, you will need a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE). Host institutions apply for the CoE on behalf of prospective students, but the application process can only begin after successful candidates are notified of admission. Additionally, the CoE application procedure takes approximately three months. Please confirm the appropriate month of enrollment by referring to the "Guidelines for Applicants" and "Flowchart and FAQ Regarding Enrollment Timing for International Applicants" on the following webpage:
https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/exam/info/

Who can help me with my visa application? I might need some necessary documents for a short visit visa, so as to enter Japan for my exam.

Regarding a short-term visa for taking the entrance examination, please contact the GSFS Internal Liaison Office (ilo.secretariatedu.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp ＊Please note that @ is displayed as an image to prevent SPAM.).

What if I cannot travel to Japan during the admission procedures period due to visa delays?

Admission procedures can be completed online or by mail. Please carefully read the "Guide to Admission/Enrollment Procedures" which will be sent along with your Notification of Admission. Please note that the Notification of Acceptance, Notification of Admission, and documents related to admission procedures will be sent as electronic files. They will not be sent by postal mail.

I would like to obtain a student visa. Could you explain the application procedure?

To obtain a student visa, you first need to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE). Regarding the documents required for the application, please be sure to check "Application for Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) (International students only)" on the following webpage:
Information on Entrance Examinations: 　 https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/exam/info/

The timing of the issuance of the CoE is at the discretion of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, and the university cannot answer any inquiries regarding the status of the screening. We appreciate your understanding in advance. Once the CoE has been issued and you have received it, you must apply for a student visa yourself at the Japanese embassy or consulate in your home country. Your residence card will be issued at the airport upon your arrival in Japan.

Although I plan to apply for the English course, I can speak Japanese very well and I have a N1 degree in JLPT. So, if I'm enrolled, may I take courses given in Japanese?

Yes, anyone, including international students, can take courses given in Japanese.

Where can I obtain information about accommodations offered by the University or the GSFS?

For more information about housing for international students, please see the following page.
https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/international/housing_curt/index.html

Others

Where should I inquire about department-specific documents or written/oral examinations? 　

Please contact the department you intend to apply to directly. Links to each department's admissions information page can be found on the "Information on Entrance Examinations" page.
Information on Entrance Examinations：　https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/exam/info/

If I withdraw my application after submission, will the application screening fee be refunded? 　

Please note the following statement in the application guidelines:
"Application screening fees will not be refunded under any circumstances once application procedures are completed."

I applied last year. Can I use the same My Page account? 　

No. My Page accounts from previous years cannot be accessed. You must register a new account for the current academic year.

Why is there no phone number listed in the application guidelines? Also, can I visit the Student Affairs Team counter for consultation?

We do not accept inquiries by phone or in person. Please use the inquiry form under “3. Contacts and inquires” on the "Information on Entrance Examinations" page.
Information on Entrance Examinations：　https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/exam/info/
*Note: Even if you send an urgent inquiry just before the application deadline, we cannot respond outside of office hours. Therefore, please prepare your application with plenty of time so that you can make inquiries in advance.

Is it possible to apply to other graduate schools concurrently?

This graduate school (GSFS) does not restrict applicants from applying to multiple graduate schools. However, please note that you cannot enroll in another graduate school or department concurrently. Additionally, you cannot enroll while remaining registered in a regular degree program at another university or graduate school.

If I am admitted, how long will my application data on the online application site remain accessible?

It will remain accessible for a limited period within the academic year of your application, so please be sure to download all notices and relevant documents.

If I pass the entrance examination, will the Notification of Admission (Letter of Acceptance) and guidance on admission procedure documents be sent by postal mail?

They will not be sent by postal mail. After the announcement of successful applicants, a notification regarding the Notification of Admission (Letter of Acceptance) will be sent to successful applicants to the email address registered on the online application site. You can also check it on your My Page of the online application site. Admission procedures for our graduate school are generally conducted online and by postal mail during a designated period.

I changed the email address on the application registration screen to a different one from the email address registered on My Page of the online application site. In this case, to which email address will notifications regarding the Examination Admission Ticket and the Notification of Admission be sent?

The notification will be sent to the email address registered on My Page of the online application site. Please note that the email address registered on My Page can be changed even after completing your application registration.
*The email address registered on My Page and the email address registered on the application screen are not linked. Therefore, if you wish to correct your email address, please correct the email address on My Page and also contact the GSFS regarding the email address correction via the Inquiry Form. Please note that, as stated in the Application Guidelines, information registered at the time of application cannot be modified, except for the email address.