Scholarships are open for UBE-UPN/ENV-the Graduate Program for International Students in Urban and Environmental Studies for 2023/24. UBE-UPN/ENV is the Special English Graduate Program from the Department of Urban Engineering at the Graduate School of Engineering at the University of Tokyo for international students.

By applying for these scholarships, students will acquire master’s or Ph.D. degrees via lectures and research supervision in English. Applicants can enter here for more information on campus life and academics.

To apply for the UBE-UPN/ENV, candidates should submit a complete application via the online application system called T-Cens. All applicants should pass a preliminary evaluation based on their academic qualifications. If you do not meet the eligibility of the programs, applicants should apply through regular admission and sit for the normal entrance examination of the Graduate School of Engineering.

Details of the UBE-UPN/ENV

Fields of study: Urban Engineering

Instruction Language: English

Application Start: 1 September 2023 (15:00 JST)

Deadline to Create Application Account: 22 November 2023 (15:00 JST)

Deadline for Online Application through T-Cens: 24 November 2023 (15:00 JST)

Shortlisted Candidates Selected: December 2023 – January 2024

Original Application Documents from shortlisted candidates: 25 January 2024

Shortlisted Applicants Announcement: Early March 2024

Enrollment Procedure: October 2024                                             

Level of study: Master and PhD

Duration: Master’s degree: two years, PhD: 3 years

Number of Scholarships: Limited

Scholarships and Available Financial Support Programs

Various types of scholarships are available for the Department of Urban Engineering program, including the Asian Development Bank (ADB)/ Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) and MEXT Scholarships:

1. Asian Development Bank scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship that covers the following expenses for master’s degree programs:

• full tuition fees
• monthly subsistence allowance (including housing)
• books and instructional materials
• medical insurance
• travel expenses

Please find the detailed information about the ADB/JSP Program here.

2. MEXT Scholarships: If you have applied to the embassy track process of Application, you may read this scholarship’s details here.

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Eligibility and Requirements

Please the following requirements for Master’s and Ph.D. programs as follows:

Course Eligibility for the Master’s Degree:

• Not be Japanese or reside in Japan
• Applicant must meet the linguistic skill level necessary to take classes and receive research guidance in English
• Meet one of the following:
  • Received or expected to obtain a bachelor’s degree from a country other than Japan before the admission date (in April or October 2024) with 16 years of education
  • Have or going to get conferred an equivalent bachelor’s from a foreign university with completion in three years or more.
  • Be recognized as equivalent to Japanese university graduates by individual screening, and they are 22 years old or older.

Course Eligibility for the Ph.D. Degree:

• Not be Japanese or reside in Japan
• Applicant must meet the linguistic skill level necessary to take classes and receive research guidance in English
• Meet one of the following:
  • Received or expected to obtain the equivalent of a master’s, doctoral, or professional degree from outside of Japan before the admission date (n April or October 2024)
  • Have or expected to get a conferred equivalent master’s degree from a foreign university with completion in three years or more.
  • Be recognized as equivalent to Japanese university graduates from United Nations University.
  • Be involved in two years of research that will end before the admission date.
  • Be 24 years or older, and their qualification is equivalent to a master’s degree from this university.
  • If you are unsure whether you are eligible, apply for individual entrance qualification screening.

How to Apply?

To apply for the Graduate Program for International Students in Urban and Environmental Studies (UBE-UPN/ENV), applicants should follow these steps:

• Step 1. Download and read the application guidelines in the Department of Urban Engineering and Graduate School of Engineering (Download Guidelines).
• Step 2. Check the faculty members and research units to select the desired laboratory you like to work
• Step 3. Check the important dates and application process listed in the ‘Details of the UBE-UPN/ENV’ section above.
• Step 4. Before starting your registration, you must read the Guidance Information carefully to find all the necessary instructions and information to complete your Special English Graduate Programs application process.
• Step 5. Apply using the online application system T-Cens Between 1 September 2023 (15:00 JST) and 24 November 2023 (15:00 JST).

 

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Required Documents

T-Cens Application consists of two parts: an online application and postal submission. Please confirm the Application Procedure from the Course Summary of your chosen Course. Applicants should prepare two types of documents as follows:

General documents:

• Application Form for the International Graduate Program
• Statement of Study Plans
• Title of Your Graduation Thesis and Its Abstract
• T-Cens Enquiries on Educational and Occupational Background
• List of Recognitions, Memberships, and Titles of Conference Papers for T-Cens
• History of your visits to Japan
• Recommendation Letters
• Academic Transcript and Grade Scales
• Certificate of Graduation and Certificate of Degree
• Diploma
• Letter or Certificate of Expected Graduation (if applicable)
• Submission rules on Academic Transcripts, Certificates of Graduation, Certificate of Degree, and Diploma
• Personal Identification
• Photo

Requirements from the department you are applying for:

• English Language Proficiency
• GRE Score Record: (strongly recommended)
• Additional Requirements from the Course you are applying for

 

Please review the University of Tokyo website for further details on scholarships for UBE-UPN/ENV.

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