Study at the Institute of Science Tokyo: Programs, Tuition, Campus Life, and Career Outcomes for International Students

Thinking about studying in Japan, but unsure where science, engineering, and medicine truly connect? The Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo)—created by the 2024 merger of Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University—offers a rare combination: world‑class engineering and computing alongside leading medical and dental research, all in the heart of Tokyo. This guide gives you the essentials: what the university is, how it’s structured, what it costs, where you’ll study, how international students are supported, and what life beyond the classroom looks like. If you want a clear, practical overview before deep‑diving into programs and deadlines, start here.

Quick‑Facts Table

A fast overview with up‑to‑date numbers where available (figures aggregated from official pages and recent disclosures). Footnote dates indicate the reference point of the statistics.

Type	National (Public) University Corporation – see overview here.
Total Students	13,358 total (Undergraduate 6,242; Graduate 7,116) – as of May 1, 2023 official statistics.
Campuses	Main: Ookayama (Meguro, Tokyo). Others include Suzukakedai (Yokohama), Tamachi–Shibaura (Minato), Yushima/Ochanomizu & Surugadai (Bunkyō/Chiyoda), and Kohnodai (Ichikawa, Chiba). See overview.
Faculties/Schools	Schools: Science; Engineering; Materials & Chemical Technology; Computing; Life Science & Technology; Environment & Society. Graduate Schools: Science & Engineering; Medical & Dental Sciences. Institute for Liberal Arts. See organizational units.
수업료	Science & Engineering (typical): ¥635,400/year; Enrollment fee: ¥282,000; (Application fee reference: Grad ¥30,000). Official examples: IGP(A) page 그리고 Graduate programs hub. Medical/Dental programs often list ¥535,800/year (see program pages).
Gender Ratio	Official combined ratio not yet published; reference (former Tokyo Tech undergrads 2023): ≈13% female / 87% male (English data PDF) source.
Intl‑Student %	≈16% (2,145 international / 13,358 total) – as of May 1, 2023 official statistics.
Students per Staff	≈7.1 : 1 (students per faculty member: 13,358 / 1,887) – as of May 1, 2023 official statistics.

Campus Maps

Ookayama Campus (Meguro, Tokyo)

Address: 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan

Suzukakedai Campus (Yokohama)

Address: 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 226-8501, Japan

Tamachi Campus (Minato, Tokyo)

Address: 3-3-6 Shibaura, Minato, Tokyo 108-0023, Japan

Yushima Campus (Bunkyō, Tokyo)

Address: 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyō, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan

Surugadai Campus (Chiyoda, Tokyo)

Address: 2-3-10 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan

Konodai Campus (Ichikawa, Chiba)

Address: Konodai 2-8-30, Ichikawa, Chiba 272-0827, Japan

Mission, History & Founding Story

Science Tokyo was officially launched on October 1, 2024 through the merger of two long‑standing national universities: Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU). The new university unifies strengths in science and engineering with medicine and dentistry, enabling education and research that address real‑world problems from fundamental discovery to clinical application. For an overview, see the official introduction here, and key principles under “Science Tokyo Way” here.

Since launch, the university has rolled out new branding and visual identity elements to reflect this integrated mission, including refreshed logos and visual styles announcement and updates update (2025). Academic structure now spans six schools plus the Institute for Liberal Arts, alongside dedicated graduate schools for Science & Engineering and Medical & Dental Sciences details. Education policies are outlined here, and the Institute for Liberal Arts introduction is here.

Key Strengths & Unique Features

Cutting‑Edge Robotics & Intelligent Systems

From robot audition (hearing) to space robotics, labs affiliated with Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Tech) have global visibility. Explore faculty labs in Mechanical Engineering research labs, the Space Robotics Laboratory SRL, and the Robot Audition Lab Nakadai Lab. Recent research news illustrates momentum at the new institution, such as terahertz device advances press release and DNA‑based microflow control press release.

Global Liberal‑Arts Core (Institute for Liberal Arts)

Science Tokyo emphasizes communication, ethics, and global awareness alongside technical mastery. The Institute for Liberal Arts (ILA) provides university‑wide courses complementing specialized majors—see ILA overview here and sample curricula (legacy English) here.

Flagship English‑Medium Degree Options

Undergraduate: Global Scientists and Engineers Program (GSEP) offers a Bachelor of Engineering fully in English GSEP.
Graduate: International Graduate Program (IGP) provides multiple English‑taught tracks for master’s and doctoral study. See IGP overview IGP and program details such as IGP(A) IGP(A). The admissions hub for all prospective students sits here.

Clinical Integration & the University Hospital

The Institute of Science Tokyo Hospital extends opportunities in clinical research, translational projects, and healthcare innovation. See the institutional page here and (legacy) TMDU Hospitals portal here.

Facilities & Student Spaces

To get a feel for campus life and facilities (legacy English but still valid for Science Tokyo), browse the “Study at Tokyo Tech” guide (PDF) here.

Student Life for Internationals

Clubs & Circles

Student organizations cover music, sports, culture, and technical projects. See clubs & extracurriculars (legacy English) here and sports listings here. A major student exchange hub is the Hisao & Hiroko Taki Plaza on Ookayama Campus Taki Plaza.

Dedicated Support Offices

Use the International student guide for visas, insurance, certificates, and more via the current‑students portal guide. Student Support Center overview is here.

Language‑Exchange & Buddy Programs

Check tutoring and peer support options for new international students tutor system. HUB‑ICS (legacy English) also offers intercultural exchange opportunities HUB‑ICS. Recent welcome events are highlighted here.

Partner Institutions & Exchange Options

Science Tokyo lists hundreds of institutional partners worldwide; see the global collaboration hub Connecting globally. Within engineering, the School of Engineering also links outward to program‑specific collaborations School of Engineering. For outgoing study options, monitor briefing sessions and exchange pages via the admissions portal here.

Local Climate & Lifestyle

Tokyo’s climate features hot, humid summers and cool, relatively mild winters. Typical recent 5‑year ranges: summer highs in the low‑to‑mid 30s °C; winter lows around 0–5 °C. For official monthly data tables, use the Japan Meteorological Agency English resources JMA. Cost‑of‑living guidance for international students is summarized by Study in Japan overview. University dormitory information is centralized here. For safety benchmarks, consult the Economist Impact Safe Cities Index portal 2021 index.

International Student Statistics

Official Science Tokyo counts (as of May 1, 2023): 2,145 international students out of 13,358 total (≈16%). See the statistics dashboard here. For regional/country breakdowns, legacy Tokyo Tech “Global Exchange in Numbers” provides historical perspective on origins and mobility reference.

Career & Graduate Prospects

Career outcomes are supported by university‑wide services and alumni networks. Browse graduates & career snapshots (legacy English) here and “career paths” for prospective students here. A recent seminar note: ~40% of international PhD graduates found employment in Japan, according to 2022 data summarized in this news item news.

How to Explore Programs & Fees

Start from Science Tokyo’s admissions portal Prospective Students. For English‑medium degrees, see GSEP (Bachelor’s) page 그리고 IGP (Master’s/Doctoral) overview page plus IGP(A) details page. Current students’ hub for practical matters is here. Science Tokyo’s edX partner page is here.