PhD in IGP (B) Science Tokyo - RIKEN

At Institute of Science Tokyo, tuition comes to 535,800 JPY per year.

IGP (B) Science Tokyo - RIKEN is a doctoral program at Institute of Science Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, run in partnership with RIKEN, one of Japan's national research institutes. Taught in English, the program begins in October and runs three years toward a PhD. This joint doctoral track pairs Institute of Science Tokyo with RIKEN, giving doctoral candidates access to research facilities and academic advisors across both institutions as they pursue an independent research project. Because RIKEN conducts research across a broad range of scientific fields, doctoral students in this program can pursue topics spanning the physical, chemical, and life sciences depending on the specific research group and co-supervision arrangement. Candidates work toward a dissertation grounded in original research, with training in experimental methods, data analysis, and scientific writing that prepares graduates for careers in academic research, national research institutes, and industry research and development. Institute of Science Tokyo, the Tokyo institution behind this program, was established on October 1, 2024 through the merger of Tokyo Institute of Technology, dating to 1881, and Tokyo Medical and Dental University, dating to 1928, under a stated mission of advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society. Admission does not require the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students, a Japanese Language Proficiency Test, or English proficiency test scores, though document screening is required, along with an interview that includes an oral examination with a presentation; a short essay and a practical exam are not required, there is no transfer system, and pre-arrival admission is available. Whether a written examination is required varies depending on the academic advisor. The joint arrangement with RIKEN gives students in this program a research environment that extends beyond the university into a national research institute.