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The University of Tokyo
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Tokyo, Japan
Language English

Program Overview

The Information at The University of Tokyo is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Information programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Japan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Tokyo, Japan

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Information programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Asian Studies: History and International Relations
  2. Introduction to Media and Communication in Asia
  3. Introduction to Social Research
  4. Introduction to Information Technology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Official proof of graduation and receipt of degree (*)(+)
  • One official document of graduation and receipt of degree, certified with the seal/stamp of the university from which you graduated (Please do not send the original diploma.)
  • M.A.S. program applicants must submit their Bachelor\'s certificate, and Ph.D. program applicants must submit both Bachelor\'s and Master\'s certificates.
  • If it is impossible to obtain the certificate in time by any means, please contact the ITASIA Admissions Office as early as possible.
  • Those who have not yet graduated from their course of study at the time of application are requested to submit an authorized statement of anticipated graduation.
Official transcript (*)(+)
  • An official transcript listing all courses and grades, certified with the seal/stamp of the university from which you graduated, or its registrar
  • If available, a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) would help the committee to assess your dossier. The GPA statement should be part of the official transcript, or, if separate, should bear an official university or registrar seal. It should include an explanation of the numerical values used to calculate the average.
  • If available, an authorized certificate of class ranking may also be included.
  • M.A.S. program applicants must submit their Bachelor\'s transcript, and Ph.D. program applicants must submit both their Bachelor\'s and Master\'s transcripts. (The "first cycle" in European and other universities as specified in the Bologna Declaration is regarded as equivalent to a Bachelor\'s program or course, and the "second cycle" is considered equivalent to a Master\'s program or course.)
  • Applicants may request that their university send transcripts directly. If you choose to do so, please make note of that on Form #1 of your application, with the date you made the request.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Official Score Report (*)(+)

The Official Score Report must be sent by ETS (Educational Testing Service) directly to the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, the University of Tokyo (Institution Code: 0440). (The Examinee\'s Score Record is not acceptable.) Applicants must explicitly request the submission early enough taking into consideration the time required for processing and handling, and write the date of the request in Form #1. ETS will issue the Official Score Report only for a PBT or iBT taken within two years. (ITP is not acceptable.)

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Tokyo directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About The University of Tokyo

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The University of Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months