Institute of Science Tokyo

Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering

What is GSEP?

The Global Scientists and Engineers Program (GSEP) is the first international Bachelor of Engineering degree program of Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo), formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology. The program started from April 2016. In this program, all of the subjects are taught in English, allowing qualified international students who have little or no proficiency in the Japanese language to pursue an engineering bachelor’s degree in Science Tokyo.

Every year, selected students will be awarded a scholarship by the Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for four years. These students are exempted from paying fees for application, admission, and tuition (more information about MEXT scholarship can be found here). Monthly stipends for living expenses is also provided under the scholarship. Students without MEXT scholarships are also admitted to this program. They may apply for other scholarships after successful admission.

GSEP students will be belong to the Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering which includes science, engineering, and management courses. GSEP is a transdisciplinary degree program not limited to any specific science or engineering field. Transdisciplinary knowledge is essential for scientists and engineers to solve real-world global problems, as well as acquire intercultural leadership skills and a future vision. Many of the core courses will be team taught in project-based learning or hands-on formats covering various fields of science and engineering. Students can choose course topics and acquire advanced knowledge.

 

Latest News and Announcements

Science Tokyo will participate in a scholarship information session organized by Fast Retailing Foundation in Hanoi, Vietnam on May 18, 2025. During this event, we will provide guidance and information on scholarship opportunities, academic programs, and student life at our university. This is a great opportunity for prospective applicants in Vietnam to learn more about […]

GSEP Newsletter vol.8

April 14th, 2025

We are pleased to announce that the latest issue of our newsletter has been published. We hope you enjoy it! GSEP Newsletter vol.8  

GSEP Special Talk with Prof. Foss

February 20th, 2025

While Japanese universities have long been recognized for their academic excellence, their recent decline in international competitiveness has raised concerns among policymakers, educators and students alike. Like other leading institutions in Japan, the newly merged Science Tokyo faces the challenge of implementing comprehensive reforms to achieve successful internationalization. To encourage discussion on these challenges and […]

We are pleased to invite Vietnamese students who wish to study at GSEP to the upcoming online information session for the First Retailing Foundation full scholarship program. As one of the designated Japanese universities for the scholarship program, GSEP faculty members will also attend the session to provide insights into our academic program and student […]

GSEP Newsletter vol.7

December 23rd, 2024

We are pleased to announce that the latest edition of our newsletter is now available. We hope you enjoy reading it! GSEP Newsletter vol.7