FAQs

• How do I contact teaching staff?
  • Please refer to RIDAI (searches can only be done in Japanese).

• How do I make an application?
  • Please refer to the Admissions page. If you have further queries please inquire using the Contact Us page.

• Are there any courses conducted in English? Can I enroll without any Japanese language skills?
  • Undergraduate:
    Classes are taught entirely in Japanese language. Therefore, you need Japanese skills of a level that allows you to attend class without problems.
    Graduate:
    First, check the application guidebook to see if you meet the qualifications required for an application.
    Then, when you apply, there will be an interview by the advising teacher of the laboratory you desire to work in, and you can ask whether your application was successful.

• Does TUS have any scholarships for International Students?
  • In regards to scholarships, unfortunately at TUS we do not have any scholarships for international students on undergraduate and master`s programs. However, the Japanese government, the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), local public organizations, international exchange organizations, and private organizations offer various scholarships for international students to study in Japan. Please refer to the Scholarships for further information.

• I am an undergraduate and would like to study abroad at TUS for one semester. Is this possible?
  • Unfortunately, at this current time we do not offer any exchange programs for undergraduates.

• My current university is one of TUS’s Overseas Partner Universities, and I would like to study abroad at TUS for part of my master’s / doctoral degree. What should I do?
  • Please consult with your international office at your university. They shall contact us on your behalf to discuss a possible exchange.

• My current university is not one of TUS’s Overseas Partner Universities. Can I still study abroad at TUS for part of my master’s / doctoral degree?
  • In order to be accepted by TUS without Academic Agreement of Cooperation between TUS and your University, you have to find a supervisor in your University who has joint research project with TUS. In case the faculty member of TUS agrees to host you, please ask the TUS supervisor to contact to International Affairs Section of TUS 4 -5 months prior to the starting date of research trip.

• How much does it cost to study at TUS?
  • The cost depends on which course and department you will be studying under. Please refer to the Application Guidebook for International Students Undergraduate: Apply | Graduate: Apply, for exact figures. (PDF Links are in the bottom of each page.)

• I want to apply for a Ph.D. at TUS. What should I do?
  • If you wish to apply to enter TUS as a postgraduate student, please see the guidelines explained here. For Ph.D. admissions one of the first things you need to do is find a Professor who would agree to be your supervisor. To this aim, I suggest you try looking at the TUS website and the staff lists to find a Professor working in a similar research field to yourself. Write to them about your research proposal.

• I would like to spend my summer holidays as an intern at TUS. Is this possible?
  • At the current time, TUS does not run any internship programs.

• Do I need to show Japanese language proficiency to enter a Ph.D. program at TUS?
  • For research doctoral degrees you do not need to demonstrate Japanese language ability in your application. However, having Japanese language skills will help you greatly in navigating everyday life in Japan.

• How long does it take to study for a degree at TUS?
  • Generally, an undergraduate degree can be obtained in 4 years, a Master's degree in 2 years, and a Doctoral degree in 3 years. (However, as an exception, the doctoral course for pharmacological research and study takes 4 years.)

• Can I study part-time at TUS?
  • The Faculty of Science Division II allow students to study part-time in the evenings. The master's course in the Department of Global Fire Science and Technology can also be taken part-time.

• When does the academic year begin and end?
  • As like most universities in Japan, the academic year begins in April and ends in March.

• How can I obtain information about TUS for media coverage?
  • The media relations team is responsible for:
    Issuing press releases, media advisories and expert advisories Arranging and facilitating media coverage of TUS
    Promoting TUS experts to the media
    Assisting TUS faculty, students and staff with interactions with the media
    Monitoring and reporting TUS's news coverage and production of the Press Releases.
    
    Contact Us
    Tokyo University of Science Public Relations Section
    1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
    E-mail: mediaoffice(at sign)admin.tus.ac.jp