PhD in Department of Computer Science

For PhD in Department of Computer Science, tuition is 535,800 JPY per year.

The Department of Computer Science at Institute of Science Tokyo offers a three-year doctoral program taught in English, based in Tokyo, Japan. Institute of Science Tokyo was formed in 2024 through the merger of Tokyo Institute of Technology, founded in 1881, and Tokyo Medical and Dental University, founded in 1928, and it pursues a mission of advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society. This program trains students to pursue independent research across areas of computer science such as algorithms, artificial intelligence, software systems, and data-driven computing. Doctoral candidates work closely with faculty to define research questions, build and evaluate systems or models, and complete a dissertation, preparing them for research careers in academia, industry research labs, and technology companies. New students begin in April / October, and the program is taught entirely in English, which is intended to make advanced study accessible to international applicants who have not yet mastered Japanese. Doctoral study of this kind typically begins with advanced coursework and a review of the existing research literature, followed by independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty supervisor, with regular seminars and conference presentations forming part of the training. Candidates are expected to produce original contributions to the field, documented in a dissertation and, in many cases, in peer-reviewed publications, before completing the degree.