Duration
6 months as standard, renewable in 6-month steps up to a…
Quota
Not specified
Admission periods
3 periods
MEXT scholarship
Available
Intakes
April / October
Programme overview
A non-degree research placement at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Science. A Graduate International Research Student (kenkyusei) is an international student admitted to the Graduate School of Science to conduct research on a specific subject under the supervision of a faculty member. A Graduate International Research Student (kenkyusei) is an international student admitted to the Graduate School of Science to conduct research on a specific subject under the supervision of a faculty member.
Applications open Official information verified 27 Aug 2026
Programme sources (40)
- Living Costs and Expenses — 2023 Lifestyle Survey of Privately-Financed International StudentsJapan Student Services Organization (JASSO) · verified 6 Sep 2026
- Admission Information for Graduate International Research Students (kenkyusei) for 2027 - Graduate International Research Students, School of Science…Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate Departments - School of Science, The University of TokyoSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC) - Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Graduate School of Science, The University of TokyoDepartment of Physics, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Instructions for Students applying to the Master's Level Admission to the Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC) at the Graduate School of ScienceGraduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- People (researcher database) - School of Science, The University of TokyoSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- FAQs - Graduate Admissions, School of Science, The University of TokyoGraduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Admission of International Research Students - Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, The University of TokyoDepartment of Physics, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Affiliated Facilities - School of Science, The University of TokyoSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Science Library - University of Tokyo Library SystemUniversity of Tokyo Library System · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Access - School of Science, The University of TokyoSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Admission Fee and Tuition - The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate International Research Students - School of Science, The University of Tokyo (live page, including the collapsed FAQ answers not captured in the PDF)Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Medical Service and National Health Insurance - Website for International Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Student Handbook 2026 - The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- UTokyo Accommodations - Housing Office, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo Housing Office · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Lodge, Komaba Lodge - Housing Office, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo Housing Office · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Living Expenses / Financial Procedures - Website for International Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Application Guidelines - Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for 2027 (Research Students)Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan · verified 27 Aug 2026
- AY2026 Application Guidelines for The University of Tokyo Fellowship (including the KOGA Shinsuke Scholarship)The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- The University of Tokyo Fellowship - Prospective Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International StudentsJapan Student Services Organization (JASSO) · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Exemptions of Admission Fee & Tuition Fee - The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate Admissions - School of Science, The University of TokyoGraduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Visa & Residence Card - Website for International Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Part-time Jobs (Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted) - Website for International Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- FAQ (For UTokyo Members) - Japanese Language Education Division, Center for Global Education, The University of TokyoCenter for Global Education, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Student Support Room (ISSR) - Website for International Students, The University of TokyoCenter for Global Education, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Oiwake International Village - Housing Office, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo Housing Office · verified 27 Aug 2026
- OSTA online accommodation application system - Housing Office, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo Housing Office · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Research Student - Website for International Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship - Prospective Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Guidelines for International Students Applying for Research Student Status, October 2026 Enrollment - Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of TokyoGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate International Research Student (non-degree) - Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of TokyoGraduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Special Selection for International Applicants (Master's and Doctoral Programs) - School of Science, The University of TokyoGraduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Research Students - Prospective Students, The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Scholarships - Admissions, School of Science, The University of Tokyo (2027 University Recommended Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship)Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC) - Graduate School of Science, The University of TokyoGraduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate Research Students - Admissions, School of Science, The University of Tokyo (English stub page)Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- The Special Selection for International Applicants - Department of Earth and Planetary Science, The University of TokyoDepartment of Earth and Planetary Science, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026