Shibaura Institute of Technology

Key Highlights

• Private science and engineering university with institutional origins in 1927 and university status since 1949
• Awards bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees
• Principal teaching campuses are Toyosu in Tokyo and Omiya in Saitama
• Accredited as compliant for April 2026 through March 2033

Student Life & Environment

Student life differs between the two main campuses. Omiya is the primary base for clubs and has a greener, more residential environment, while Toyosu offers an urban setting near central Tokyo. SIT reports more than 100 cultural, technical, and athletic clubs, with examples ranging from football and karate to robotics, aircraft building, music, animation, and international activities. Availability and operating language may differ, so international students should contact the university for current participation details. Global Learning Commons spaces operate at both Omiya and Toyosu. They are intended for interaction, group work, self-study, language learning, and informal support. International and Japanese student staff help new students navigate university life, and the spaces hold activities designed to connect students from different backgrounds. Housing is not guaranteed. The SIT Global Dormitory beside Omiya accommodates Japanese and international students, but the university describes entry as competitive and advises applicants to prepare an alternative. Master's-level and higher students near Toyosu may be eligible for university-nominated accommodation at the JASSO-operated Tokyo International Exchange Center. Other options include private apartments, shared houses, and homestays, with SIT able to introduce housing agents. Students should budget and choose housing around their actual campus sequence rather than assuming all study occurs in Tokyo.

Location & Surroundings

Toyosu Campus is in Koto City in Tokyo's bay area. Toyosu Station is served by the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line and the Yurikamome, connecting the campus with central-city destinations. The surrounding district mixes high-rise housing, offices, shopping, and waterfront redevelopment. The university estimates Akihabara at roughly 25 minutes from Toyosu, although actual journeys depend on connections. Omiya Campus is located in a residential part of Saitama City, north of central Tokyo. It has more greenery and is the larger of the two main teaching campuses. Higashi-Omiya is the nearest rail station, with a free university shuttle operating between the station and campus except on Sundays and national holidays. The university describes Omiya as about one hour by train from Tokyo, but commuting time varies by origin and schedule. This two-campus structure creates a meaningful planning issue. Some programs stay at one campus, while others move from Omiya to Toyosu after the second year. Prospective students should compare rent, transport costs, commute length, and possible relocation before choosing accommodation.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For the English-taught Innovative Global Program, the fall 2027 guide gives first-year charges by half-year. The first payment totals JPY 1,073,510 and includes the JPY 280,000 enrollment fee; the second totals JPY 783,510. International students holding student residence status are exempt from specified supporters' organization charges, so their payable total may differ. The guide says some non-tuition fees may change and that the IGP itself has no general tuition reduction or program scholarship. It does, however, describe a selective MEXT-supported opportunity for eligible applicants from designated South and Southwest Asian countries. Applicants should calculate costs directly from the guide according to residence status and scholarship eligibility. For the master's program, the official fall 2026 guide lists JPY 1,205,000 in tuition and maintenance charges for year one, plus a JPY 260,000 admission fee for students who are not SIT graduates. Year-two tuition and maintenance total JPY 1,305,000. These figures apply specifically to the cited 2026 master's intake and should not be generalized to other levels or later cohorts. Housing, food, transport, insurance, and a required personal computer are additional costs. Career centers operate at Toyosu and Omiya. Services include career exploration, counseling, job-search workshops, interview and résumé preparation, career fairs, and access to the university's job-information system. Some programming is delivered in Japanese; students seeking English counseling are asked to make an advance appointment. International students also receive sessions addressing Japanese employers' expectations, but graduates pursue varied outcomes in Japan, their home countries, or further study. No salary outcome should be inferred from these services.