The Tokyo Institute of Technology (TITECH) is inviting applications for its International Graduate Scholarship Programme for the Spring and Fall 2027 intakes, offering international students the opportunity to pursue advanced Master’s, Doctoral, or Integrated Doctoral Education programmes in Japan.
The scholarship provides financial support through available funding schemes, including tuition support, monthly allowances, book and thesis allowances, travel expenses, and other benefits depending on the specific scholarship and programme.
With 18 academic departments participating, applicants can choose from a wide range of research fields. Courses are taught in English, meaning applicants do not need prior knowledge of the Japanese language to pursue their studies.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Japan
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Scholarship Funding | Monthly Stipend | Tuition Support | Book Allowance | Thesis Allowance | Travel Expenses
- IELTS: English Language Proficiency Required
- Study Level: Master’s | Doctoral | Integrated Doctoral Education
- Intakes: Spring and Fall 2027
- Deadline: October 11, 2026
Scholarship Details
The TITECH International Graduate Scholarship Programme provides international students with the opportunity to undertake advanced graduate education and research at Tokyo Institute of Technology.
The programme brings together 18 academic departments, allowing students to pursue research in areas that closely match their academic interests and professional goals.
Applicants can apply for graduate programmes without prior knowledge of Japanese because lectures are delivered in English.
Students are encouraged to explore their preferred degree programme and research field before applying and to identify a potential academic supervisor whose research interests align with their proposed study.
Several scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, with the exact financial support depending on the scholarship scheme, degree programme, and intake.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Tokyo Institute of Technology International Graduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution or meet the academic qualification requirements for their intended graduate programme.
- Apply for admission to the relevant graduate programme at Tokyo Institute of Technology.
- Demonstrate English language proficiency as required by the programme.
- Identify a suitable academic department and research field matching their academic background and interests.
- Find a potential academic supervisor whose research area aligns with the proposed study.
- Obtain the required acceptance or consent from the prospective supervisor before completing the application process.
- Meet all additional admission requirements specified for the selected programme.
Scholarship Benefits
Available scholarship schemes may provide different levels of financial support. Benefits can include:
- Tuition fee support under applicable scholarship schemes.
- Monthly financial allowances to support living expenses.
- JASSO scholarship support of approximately JPY 48,000 per month, where applicable.
- ADB-JSP scholarship support for eligible Master’s students.
- Under the ADB-JSP scheme, a monthly allowance of JPY 147,000.
- Book allowance of JPY 100,000 per year under the ADB-JSP scholarship.
- Thesis allowance of JPY 50,000 per year under the ADB-JSP scholarship.
- Travel expenses under applicable scholarship arrangements.
- Medical insurance and other support under the ADB-JSP scheme.
- Opportunities to conduct advanced research within a globally recognised Japanese institution.
- Access to an international academic and research environment.
The ADB-JSP scholarship is available for Master’s degree programmes and is offered for the Fall intake only.
Available Academic Departments
The TITECH International Graduate Scholarship programme covers a wide range of academic fields across 18 departments.
School of Science
- Mathematics — Doctoral degree
- Physics — Master’s and Doctoral degrees
- Chemistry — Doctoral degree
- Earth and Planetary Sciences — Master’s, Doctoral, and Integrated Master’s + Doctoral degrees
School of Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering — Master’s and Doctoral degrees
- Systems and Control Engineering — Master’s and Doctoral degrees
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering — Master’s and Doctoral degrees
- Information and Communications Engineering — Master’s and Doctoral degrees
- Industrial Engineering and Economics — Master’s and Doctoral degrees
School of Materials and Chemical Technology
- Materials Science and Engineering — Master’s and Doctoral degrees
- Chemical Science and Engineering — Master’s, Doctoral, and Integrated Master’s + Doctoral degrees
School of Computing
- Mathematical and Computing Science — Master’s and Doctoral degrees
- Computer Science — Master’s and Doctoral degrees
School of Life Science and Technology
- Life Science and Technology — Master’s, Doctoral, and Integrated Master’s + Doctoral degrees
School of Environment and Society
- Architecture and Building Engineering — Master’s and Doctoral degrees
- Civil and Environmental Engineering — Master’s and Doctoral degrees
- Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering — Master’s and Doctoral degrees
- Social and Human Sciences — Doctoral degree
How to Apply
To apply for the Tokyo Institute of Technology International Graduate Scholarship for the Spring/Fall 2027 intake:
- Review the available graduate degree programmes and research fields.
- Identify the academic department that best matches your research interests and academic background.
- Search for potential academic supervisors within your preferred department.
- Confirm that your prospective supervisor is listed as an eligible supervisor in the relevant Application Guide.
- Contact the prospective supervisor and obtain their required acceptance or consent letter/email.
- Email a copy of the supervisor’s consent or acceptance to the Admissions Division.
- After the Admissions Division confirms your supervisor arrangement, you will receive the relevant online application URL and password.
- Prepare and upload all required academic and supporting documents.
- Complete and submit your online admission application before the relevant deadline.
- Follow the scholarship instructions applicable to your selected programme and intake.
To begin the application process, visit the official Tokyo Institute of Technology website
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