The University of Tokyo is pleased to offer International Student Special Scholarship Program for September 2017 intake. This is available to pursue a PhD program at the Graduate School of Science.

The purpose of this scholarship is twofold: To financially support self-supported International Students whose academic performance is outstanding and to increase the number of students from abroad.

The University of Tokyo, abbreviated as Todai, is a research university located in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. The University aims to provide its students with a rich and varied academic environment that ensures opportunities for both intellectual development and the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills.

Eligibility

All self-financed overseas student with outstanding performance to be admitted to the graduate school are eligible (however, not eligible if claiming tuition fee exemption). As a rule, anyone receiving or expecting to receive any other awards are excluded.

• As a rule applicant from private foundations (including provisional applicants) are not eligible.
• These are available to pursue a Ph.D. degree programme.
• These awarded in all subjects available within the Graduate School of Science.
• Applicants for the JASSO’s Honors for Privately Financed International Students will not be excluded. However, if accepted for this grant-in-aid, it is expected that the Honors from JASSO will be declined.
• Applicants for exemption from the tuition fees for the 2nd semester of 2017 will not be excluded. However, if accepted for this grant-in-aid, it is expected that the application for exemption will be withdrawn.
• Applicants for the University of Tokyo Foundation for Supporting International Students (including provisional applicants) will not be excluded. However, if accepted for this grant-in-aid, it is expected that the from the University of Tokyo Foundation will be declined.
• International students can apply.

International PhD Scholarships

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Applicants should submit the application documents (section 8) to the Graduate School Office at the time of their Graduate School application for admission to the PhD Program.
• Supporting Documents: Applicants required to submit the following documents:
  • The University of Tokyo Fellowship Application Form….1 original copy.
  • One letter of recommendation to the University of Tokyo Fellowship, from the faculty of applicant’s college or university….1 original copy.
• Admission Requirements: One who has obtained one of the following degrees from an institution abroad: a Master’s Degree; a Professional Degree; or a degree equivalent to either of the aforementioned degrees.
• One who has been approved by the Graduate School of Science of the University of Tokyo as being academically equivalent or superior to a Master’s Degree or Professional Degree holder and who is at least 24 years of age.
• Language Requirement: Applicants whose native language is English may in some cases be exempted from submitting a TOEFL score, with the advance approval of the Graduate School of Science.

Benefits: This award provides a monthly stipend of 150,000 yen to a self-supporting international student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.

Application Deadline: Closed

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