Institute of Science Tokyo

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   The short answer

   Institute of Science Tokyo is a public research university in Tokyo, Japan, for students who want a large research environment in a major city. It suits applicants who want to study in an institution with a sizeable international student population and a wide academic footprint.

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   What you can study

   The university is a public research university. No subject list or programme catalogue is included here, so the current range of degrees should be checked on the official website before applying.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions pages and check the entry route for the specific programme they want. Key points to confirm are the application deadlines, required documents, language requirements, and any programme-specific screening or tests.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is listed at JPY 640,000 to JPY 860,000. The university does not publish a living-cost figure here, so confirm expected housing, food, transport, and insurance costs separately, along with the current tuition for your specific programme, with the admissions office.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has 3,000 international students. The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm the language for your programme, whether you need test scores, what visa documents are required, and which campus you would attend in Tokyo or the other listed locations.

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   How it compares

   Among 571 universities in Japan, Institute of Science Tokyo stands out as a large public research university in Tokyo with a QS world rank of 84. That places it among the more visible options in the country, especially for applicants who want a research-focused institution in the capital.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.