Global Leadership Scholarship
Differs: also in United Kingdom, no university offer needed first, asks for 80%
The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Science · Application cycle 2027/2028
University of Tokyo Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC) 2027/2028
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Partially funded?Partial fundingThe scholarship covers part of the costs. Identify what is covered and which remaining costs you would need to fund.
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About this scholarship
A five-year master's and doctoral course in the sciences at the Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo, taught in English, for October 2027 entry. Students receive a monthly scholarship of JPY 180,000.
Funding type
Covers: a monthly scholarship of JPY 180,000 for the whole course, which is two years in the master's and three years in the doctoral programme. Does not cover: the entrance fee of JPY 282,000, and tuition of JPY 535,800 a year in the master's and JPY 520,800 in the doctoral programme (the 2026 rates, which may change). Exemptions are possible in extenuating circumstances for a limited number of students. The scholarship counts as taxable income. It cannot be held together with a Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship, a JASSO scholarship, or another scholarship from the University of Tokyo or your home country. Students find their own housing, and the university has a limited number of apartments. To go on to the doctorate you must pass a qualifying exam during the master's.
- Tuition fees
- Not covered
- Living costs
- Covered
- Travel
- Not specified
- Insurance
- Not specified
Eligibility requirements
- Nationalities
- All nationalities
- Residence condition
- No residence condition
Admission to the master's in one of these departments: Physics, Astronomy, Earth and Planetary Science, Chemistry, Biological Sciences. You are expected to do the master's and then the doctorate You completed 16 years of education outside Japan or expect to before entry, or hold a degree equal to a bachelor's from a foreign university with a programme of three years or more No restriction on nationality for those who completed both school and university outside Japan You must contact a possible supervisor before applying and attach proof of this The university runs a security export control check on all international students under Japanese law. Admission can be refused or research restricted afterwards GSGC students are expected to apply for the JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (Doctoral Course)
- Minimum grade
- Not stated
- Work experience asked for
- Not stated
- Return condition
- Return condition not stated
- How to apply
- Straight to the provider
Language requirements and exemptions
Language test required TOEFL iBT Waiver not mentioned
TOEFL iBT is required, from a single test date within 2 years of the start of the application period. IELTS is not accepted. The minimum score is not published. Native English speakers can ask the school for an exemption in advance.
University admission details
Admission included in application?University admissionA university’s offer of a place in a program. University admission and scholarship funding may be separate decisions.
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Apply through the School of Science online system. You choose up to three possible supervisors, and only one in physics. The application period for October 2027 entry is 7 to 22 December 2026, Japan time. The time of day is not stated. The application fee is JPY 10,000. A GRE score is also required: the Subject test for physics and astronomy, and the General test for chemistry, earth and planetary science and biological sciences. Some departments accept substitutes. Some departments may add an interview or an online written exam. The decision is expected on 2 March 2027 and is tentative.
Required documents
Online application form GRE score and TOEFL iBT score Transcripts of every university attended with a statement of completion, or a copy of the diploma if that is not available Master's transcript and published papers, if any GPA report, where available Personal statement and statement of purpose, each one to two pages in English Proof of your contact with the possible supervisor Two recommendation letters Proof that the application fee was paid
Application steps
Choose the department, write to a possible supervisor and keep the emails. Ask ETS to send your official GRE and TOEFL iBT reports to the university. Between 7 and 22 December 2026, fill in the GSGC online application, upload the documents, enter your referees' details and pay the fee. Apply before 22 December 2026, Japan time.
Requirement checklist
Contact with a possible supervisor Required
You write to them with your research plan and upload the emails as proof. In physics you choose only one supervisor.
GRE and TOEFL iBT scores Required
ETS sends the official reports to the university directly. The department sets which GRE test is needed.
Personal statement and statement of purpose Required
Each one to two pages, in English.
Two recommendation letters Required
You enter the referees' details in the form, and the system emails them the recommendation form.
Transcripts and proof of completion Required
For every university you attended, officially translated if not in English or Japanese.
Interview or written test Conditional?Conditional offerAn offer that requires specified conditions, such as a language result or graduation document, before admission becomes final.
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Some departments ask for it. In physics, ask your supervisor whether you must sit the exam.
Scholarship contacts
Graduate School Office, Graduate School of Science: [email protected]
Universities and contacts
The University of Tokyo
Japan
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