Carry out Globally Top-level Research in Japan

Our program, which was recently embraced by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), is the International Graduate Program in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Tokyo. This program provides state-of-the art international education and research opportunities in English related to the planning, design and management of social infrastructures, disaster prevention, the environment, as well as the management and policies of regions and nations. Research in this field at the University of Tokyo is of a globally top-level caliber. The program provides international students with a high-level education and a place to carry out research, all in English. International students who are selected for this program through the screening of application documents will all come to Japan and enroll in the university as a degree-seeking student.

A Track Record of 26 Years in Turning out Many Talented Human Resources and Making a Contribution to the World

This is a further enhanced version of the Special Program for International Students in English, which our department carried out consecutively for 25 years since 1982. The number of students who were awarded degrees through the former program was 262 for the master's degree and 332 for the doctoral degree.

54 percent of graduates have gone on to work for universities and research facilities. And despite the fact that many of those who were among the first to fifth graduating classes under the program are still in their forties, six have become vice presidents or deans at major universities around the world, including China's National Tsing Hua University, and 18 are full-time professors. Furthermore, 32% now work for private companies while 10% are working for government and other public offices or international organizations. Many are already in leadership positions with great responsibilities, such as minister of state, administrative vice minister for government and other offices, administration bureau head and vice-governor.

Such graduates have been playing a large role in social infrastructure development and enrichment, especially in Asia. Furthermore, it can be said that research in this field has been dramatically expanded and deepened through the many research students and graduates here.

Fulfilling Support for Living in Japan

There is a well-developed support system in place through 25 years of experience in accepting international students under the program. There is a Japanese course for learning the Japanese language necessary for living in Japan, and international students who want to work for a Japanese company can learn further advanced Japanese.

In addition to individual support by laboratory staff that is provided for a certain prescribed period, dedicated clerical staff members are available at any time for consultations in English by international students. Warm contact with Japanese people through the Host Family System is also sure to make your time in Japan an even richer experience.

Application Procedures

You can access detailed information regarding this program, including application procedures, from the following URL. Application documents are also available for downloading.
http://www-e.civil.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/prospectus/calendar.html

We look forward to applications by many young people with a passionate spirit for taking on the challenge of world-class research that will bring about major contributions for his/her mother country and the world.