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Tokyo City University and the Gotoh Educational Corporation, in cooperation with the Tokyu Group, offer a targeted scholarship for privately financed international students who plan to enter a master’s program at Tokyo City University and subsequently pursue a doctoral program. The scholarship is designed to support the creation of a suitable study environment, nurture research leaders with strong international perspectives, and strengthen academic ties between Tokyo City University and partner institutions worldwide.
The scholarship is specifically aimed at graduate study and research, and candidates are expected to enroll in a master’s course with the intention of progressing to a Ph.D at Tokyo City University. The participating graduate schools for this scholarship are: the Graduate School of Integrative Science and Engineering, and the Graduate School of Environmental and Information Studies, which together cover areas such as Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, and Chemistry, Nuclear-related cooperative majors, Natural Sciences, Architecture and Urban Design, Informatics, Environmental Studies, and Urban Life Studies. Applicants should select the graduate school and program that best match their research interests and prepare to secure approval from a prospective academic supervisor at TCU.
Here’s the link to the graduate schools of the TCU:
https://www.tcu.ac.jp/english/study/
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibile international students (all nationalities) should meet a combination of academic and timing conditions. Applicants normally must:
- have completed sixteen years of formal education, be within two years after receiving their bachelor’s degree,
- rank among the top academic performers at their home institution (within the top ten percent at universities that themselves rank in the top ten percent in their country),
- be able to submit a recommendation letter from the president of their home university (please consult the Office of International Students of TCU tokyu_scholarship@tcu.ac.jp),
- intend to enroll in the master’s program and continue to the doctoral program at TCU, and
- not be receiving any other scholarships.
Selection emphasizes both excellent academic achievement and potential for significant research contribution and international exchange.
Scholarship Benefits
This scholarship provides:
- One million Japanese yen yearly (paid after arrival in Japan),
- Exemption from entrance fee and tuition fees (admission fee is still required),
- Full initial and monthly rent payments for TCU-designated dormitories,
- Standard enrollment period for the graduate programs, up to a maximum of five years, enabling a continuous Master’s to PhD progression for selected candidates.
How to Apply/ Application Submission
Applicants must follow two linked steps: first, apply for the scholarship by submitting the required scholarship documents and prior consultation forms (forms B and D must be completed by September 18, 2025), to Tokyo City University for screening and supervisor matching; second, apply separately to the relevant graduate school at TCU for formal admission (forms A and C plus official transcripts must be submitted by October 2, 2025) to the Master’s program. TCU screens prospective academic supervisors after a prior consultation and applicants must obtain approval from a future supervisor before progressing with the scholarship application. The university will publish the official graduate school application procedure and upload the necessary forms and instructions to its graduate admission pages; scholarship candidates will receive guidance about the graduate school application timeline once they are shortlisted.
For inquiries and submission details, candidates may contact the university at the official scholarship email address: tokyu_scholarship@tcu.ac.jp
The link for uploading the application documents:
https://www.tcu.ac.jp/english/admission/graduate/
Comprehensive List of Documents
Applicants must prepare a complete scholarship application package and, separately, the graduate school admission package; key documents to prepare include: the official scholarship application form and prior consultation forms (the forms labeled for TCU applications), full academic transcripts from all previously attended institutions, degree certificates or proof of expected graduation, a detailed research plan or study proposal appropriate to graduate-level research, and letters of recommendation including the required recommendation from the president of the applicant’s university. A curriculum vitae and passport copy showing nationality and date of birth are required, as are recent passport-style photographs.
Applicants will also need to provide a medical certificate in the prescribed format to confirm physical and mental fitness, and language proficiency evidence if the program or supervisor requires it (for example TOEFL, IELTS, or JLPT where applicable).
Doctoral-bound applicants should prepare an abstract of their master’s thesis or any published work and any other documentation requested by the graduate school.
Before formal submission, applicants must complete the prior consultation step so TCU can match supervisors; the university reserves the right to refuse acceptance if a prospective laboratory has reached its capacity. Because some documents must be issued by home institutions (notably the university president’s recommendation), candidates should initiate document requests early and confirm the exact formats and translations required by TCU.
Now that you know the details of the Tokyo City University Masters and PhD scholarship, consider whether your academic record, timing since graduation, and research interests align with the scholarship’s profile. Do you have a strong research proposal and the institutional support needed to obtain a presidential recommendation? Have you identified a prospective supervisor within the Graduate School of Integrative Science and Engineering or the Graduate School of Environmental and Information Studies whose work matches your topic?
If you need help preparing the prior consultation form, refining your research plan, or confirming document formats and translations, contact Tokyo City University’s scholarship office and begin assembling transcripts and recommendation letters now.
Reach out to the TCU scholarship contact for specific queries about the application process.
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