Overview
Situated primarily in Meguro, Tokyo, with its main campus in Ookayama and major satellite campuses including Yushima, Suzukakedai, Surugadai, and Konodai, the Institute of Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology) is a premier public research university. Officially established on October 1, 2024, through a landmark merger between the Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University, the university operates under the guiding motto of "Advancing science and human wellbeing".This first-of-its-kind merger between designated national universities integrates science, engineering, medicine, and dentistry to create new academic knowledge. Today, the university boasts a student population of 13,300+, comprising 6,200+ undergraduates and 7,100+ postgraduates, supported by 1,800+ faculty members and over 5,600+ staff.
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QS 2027 Rank
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- Research & Innovation: With the merger, three new research institutes were established: the Institute of Integrated Research, the Institute of Future Science, and the Institute of New Industry Incubation. The institution excels in integrating "deep tech", advanced computing (such as the TSUBAME4.0 supercomputer), and medical sciences.
- Professor Quality: Students are instructed by leading experts committed to returning the power of science to society via active industry-government-academia partnerships and startups.
- Study Environment: The university features multiple specialized environments, spanning from the dense, high-rise medical research facilities at the Yushima Campus (home to the 126m-tall M&D tower) to the expansive suburban science and engineering hubs at Ookayama and Suzukakedai.
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The newly merged university is comprehensively structured into specialized academic hubs, including the School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, and School of Computing.The integration of the former medical and dental faculties provides unparalleled interdisciplinary opportunities for students aiming to bridge healthcare and technology.
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Navigating Admissions: The International Student Pathway
As a premier national university, Science Tokyo provides specialized entry points for international students, maintaining highly competitive admissions standards.
The step-by-step admission process generally requires:
1. Eligibility: Applicants must be non-Japanese citizens who have completed 12 years of formal education outside of Japan.
2. Standardized Testing (EJU): For undergraduate applicants aiming to enroll in traditional Japanese-medium tracks, passing the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) in relevant rigorous science and math subjects is typically a mandatory requirement.
3. Language Competence: English-taught degree programs (such as the Global Scientists and Engineers Program) mandate high TOEFL or IELTS scores. Programs taught in Japanese strictly require high proficiency, usually demonstrated through the JLPT.
4. Documentation & Interviews: Applications require a personal statement, academic transcripts, and recommendation letters. Shortlisted candidates are invited for highly rigorous, subject-matter specific interviews to test foundational scientific readiness.
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Financial Architecture:
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As a public national university, Institute of Science Tokyo offers standard Japanese national university tuition rates, which represent a massive financial ROI compared to global private institutions.
Tuition Fees: Standard annual tuition for undergraduate and graduate programs is heavily subsidized by the Japanese government, keeping costs JPY 635,400 per year exceptionally reasonable for an elite institution.
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Living Expenses: Students studying across the Tokyo and Kanagawa campuses should prepare an adequate annual budget to cover housing, food, and transport in the dynamic Tokyo metropolitan area.
Medical Insurance: Mandatory National Health Insurance comprehensively covers the majority of medical costs for a nominal monthly premium.
Dorm Fees: The monthly dormitory fees vary by facility, ranging from approximately ¥17,800 to ¥65,000
Funding the Future:
The university offers a deep reservoir of financial aid and scholarship opportunities for international scholars.
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship: The most prestigious award, which covers the entirety of tuition fees and provides a monthly living stipend.
Private Foundation Scholarships: Numerous merit-based grants are available specifically for science, engineering, and medical students studying in Japan.
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Why Choose Institute of Science Tokyo?
Advancing science and human wellbeing
If you are looking past standard brochure data, the ultimate reason to attend the newly formed Institute of Science Tokyo is its unprecedented scale of interdisciplinary integration. By merging Tokyo Tech's elite engineering and physical sciences expertise with TMDU's world-class clinical and health research, the university is aggressively moving away from siloed education. The institution explicitly aims to fuse science, engineering, medicine, and dentistry to solve complex future problems. With massive industrial engagement (scoring 92.1 for Industry in global rankings), Science Tokyo seamlessly transports elite talent directly into critical global supply chains and cutting-edge biotech sectors. By stepping onto this campus, you bypass the academic periphery and place yourself at the absolute epicenter of Japan's most rapid scientific and medical transformation.