Information on Research Student Program at the Graduate School

This page describes necessary information for applicants who are interested in studying at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, the University of Tokyo.
※"Research Students" study a specific research theme under a professor for one year. No credits or degrees will be awarded.

Graduate Research Student Program and Graduate International Research Student Program Application and Selection Schedule for the Entry in April 2026 - Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS), The University of Tokyo -

Graduate Research Student Program and Graduate International Research Student Program are a non-degree seeking program for those who wish to research on a specific subject under the supervision of a professor at the GSFS.

Please note that the application schedule is different for graduate research students and graduate international research students.

Item Schedule Note
Graduate Research Student Program Application Period January 13, 2026～
January 19, 2026		 Applications are accepted at any time during the application period.
Selection Late February 2026
Selection Result Announcement As soon as the results are determined A certificate of admission will be sent to the successful candidates.
Admission Procedure Deadline February 27, 2026
Graduate International Research Student Program Registration Period October 1, 2025～
November 6, 2025
Application Period October 1, 2025～
November 7, 5pm, 2025		 Applications are accepted at any time during the application period.
Selection Around late December, 2025
Selection Result Announcement As soon as the results are determined A certificate of admission will be sent to the successful candidates.
Admission Procedure Deadline February 27, 2026

Notes

  • The application guidelines can be downloaded from the links above (click on "Graduate Research Student Program" or "Graduate International Research Student Program"). (Online Application)
  • If you wish to apply for a Graduate Research Student Program or a Graduate International Research Student Program, please contact your academic supervisor before applying.
  • International applicants should, as a general rule, apply for admission as a Graduate International Research Student Program.

Contact

Student Affairs Team, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Address: 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba 277-8561, JAPAN
Email: gsfs-exam@edu.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp *Please note that @ is displayed as an image to prevent SPAM.

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