Tokyo University of Science
東京理科大学
Japan's largest private science and technology university, founded in 1881 by 21 young physics graduates.
- Students
- 21,182
- International
- 4%
- of students
- Tuition
- ¥1.2M
- From · 2027-28
- Founded
- 1881
About TUS
Tokyo University of Science began in 1881 as the Tokyo Academy of Physics, set up by 21 young graduates of the University of Tokyo's physics department who taught without pay to spread science in Meiji Japan. It became a university in 1949 and now describes itself as Japan's largest comprehensive science and technology university, with about 21,000 students in eight faculties and 33 departments, spread over campuses in Kagurazaka (Shinjuku), Katsushika and Fujimi in Tokyo, Noda in Chiba and Oshamambe in Hokkaido.
TUS is known in Japan for its tradition of 'jitsuryoku shugi', a merit-first rule that only students who have truly mastered the material should graduate. The university is strong in pure and applied science, engineering and pharmacy, runs an evening science faculty (Faculty of Science Division II), and has a School of Management. More than half of its bachelor's graduates, 55.2% of FY2025 (March 2026) graduates, go straight on to graduate school.
All teaching is in Japanese. International students enter through the university's own International Student Examination, which uses EJU scores, an English test score, documents and, in most departments, an interview with oral questions. It suits applicants with strong mathematics and science who want a research-heavy, laboratory-based degree in central Tokyo and are ready for a demanding workload.
理学の普及を以て国運発展の基礎とする
“National prosperity built through the promotion of science (founding spirit)” — university motto
Why students choose TUS
About 430 research laboratories, which TUS says is among the largest numbers of any science and engineering university in Japan, where undergraduates spend most of their fourth year.
A graduate-school pipeline: 55.2% of bachelor's graduates in FY2025 (March 2026) went on to graduate study, and 94.4% of March 2026 graduates found jobs.
Joint graduate supervision with 22 outside institutes, including RIKEN, the National Institute for Materials Science and NHK Science and Technology Research Laboratories.
The International Design Management programme starts with a residential first year on the Oshamambe campus in Hokkaido, including overseas training.
Admissions
April 2027 entry (International Student Examination, Sessions I and II)
Selectivity
TUS does not publish one overall admission rate. In its 2026 International Student Examination, 874 people applied, 767 sat the selection and 209 were accepted (about 24% of applicants); competition varies widely by department, from 7 accepted out of 10 applicants in one department to 2 out of 21 in Pharmacy.
Typical entry requirements
| Eligibility | Non-Japanese nationality; 12 years of schooling abroad completed by March 31, 2027, or IB Diploma, Abitur, French baccalaureate, GCE A-levels, International A-levels or European Baccalaureate, or 12 years at an internationally accredited school |
|---|---|
| EJU (Session I) | November 2025 or June 2026 sitting, in the department's specified subjects |
| EJU (Session II) | June 2026 or November 2026 sitting, in the department's specified subjects |
| Japanese | Enough Japanese to follow classes, which are all taught in Japanese, shown mainly through the EJU Japanese as a Foreign Language section |
| English language | A TOEFL iBT (test-centre only) or TOEIC Listening and Reading (public test) score from January 2025 or later must be submitted; no minimum score is published. IELTS is not listed. |
Deadlines
- Session I Non-binding PassedWeb registration August 25-31, 2026; documents by post August 31-September 2, 2026 (must arrive)
Interviews October 1-9, 2026 (October 3 for many departments); results October 16, 2026. Already closed for 2027 entry.
- Session II Non-binding Next deadline · In 57 daysWeb registration November 24-30, 2026; documents by post November 30-December 2, 2026 (must arrive)
Selection January 7-9, 2027 (some departments review documents and EJU scores only); results January 15, 2027; enrolment procedures January 15-28, 2027.
Dates are from TUS's 2027 International Student Examination (undergraduate) application guidebook and schedule. Session I has closed; Session II is the remaining route for April 2027 entry.
How to apply
Register on the UCARO portal, complete the web application and pay the 35,000 yen screening fee, then post the documents (application form, transcripts and diploma, EJU admission ticket or score report, TOEFL or TOEIC score, and certificates for IB, A-levels or similar if used). Selection is by documents, EJU scores and, in most departments, an interview with oral questions in subjects such as mathematics, physics or chemistry; in Session II some departments decide on documents and EJU scores alone.
What admissions looks for
- EJU results in the subjects the department specifies, taken in Japanese.
- Japanese good enough to follow classes that are all taught in Japanese.
- Subject knowledge tested in oral questions at interview, for example chemistry for chemistry departments or mathematics and physics for engineering.
- An English test score (TOEFL iBT or TOEIC L&R) submitted with the application.
Tips for applying to TUS
- 1 Aim for Session II if you missed the summer: web registration runs November 24-30, 2026, and you can use the November 2026 EJU.
- 2 Take the EJU Mathematics Course 2 and the science subjects your department names; the wrong course means automatic failure.
- 3 Book a test-centre TOEFL iBT or public TOEIC L&R early: home-edition, ITP and IP scores are not accepted for 2027.
- 4 Use the Session I guideline scores (Japanese 300/400, Mathematics 120/200, science 130/200) as a benchmark for where you stand.
Costs & financial aid
2027-28 · figures in JPY
TUS runs its own grant scholarships, including Shinsei no Ibuki for daytime undergraduates who cannot commute from home and Kenkon no Shinri for students with outstanding entrance exam results; about 4,800 students used a scholarship in 2024. International students can apply through TUS for external grant scholarships, with 57 calls for international students in FY2025.
- 250,000 yen (evening Division II: 150,000 yen)
- Admission fee (one-off)
- 35,000 yen
- Screening fee (International Student Examination)
- 997,880 yen, plus 0.5-1 million yen for overseas training
- International Design Management first-year dormitory (2026 rate, three meals)
- About 4,800 (FY2024)
- Students using scholarships
Academics
Academic calendar: Two semesters (fees are paid per first and second semester); undergraduate entry in April
Mathematics and Physics (Faculty of Science Division I)
The core of the university's 1881 founding as an academy of physics, taught at the central Kagurazaka campus.
Pharmacy (6-year)
Qualifies graduates for Japan's pharmacist exam; one of the most competitive international routes, with 2 of 21 applicants accepted in 2026.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Faculty of Science and Technology)
Part of the Faculty of Science and Technology on the Noda campus, alongside civil, electrical and industrial and systems engineering.
Information Science and Technology
A single-department faculty for information science and engineering on the Noda campus; 20 of 72 international applicants were accepted in 2026.
International Design Management (School of Management)
Starts with a residential first year in Oshamambe, Hokkaido, and includes overseas training before years two to four in Tokyo.
Faculty of Science Division II
An evening science faculty in mathematics, physics and chemistry, with lower fees and optional five- or six-year study plans.
Research
- Alumnus Satoshi Omura, who earned his master's and a doctorate at TUS, shared the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
- About 430 laboratories and 7 graduate schools with 30 majors; graduate students can be supervised at 22 partner institutes such as RIKEN and NIMS.
- TUS received 1.105 billion yen in national KAKENHI research grants in FY2025, fifth among Japanese private universities.
- Its researchers published 8,120 papers in 2021-2025, fourth among private universities in Japan.
Schools & faculties
- Faculty of Science Division I
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Information Science and Technology
- Faculty of Advanced Engineering
- School of Management
- Faculty of Science Division II (evening)
94.4% of March 2026 graduates seeking work found jobs (the university's 'real employment rate'), and 55.2% of FY2025 bachelor's graduates (1,926 students, as of March 31, 2026) went on to graduate school, 82.1% of them at TUS.
Student life
Students are split across campuses by faculty: Kagurazaka, near Iidabashi Station in central Tokyo, hosts Science Division I and II and the School of Management; Katsushika in east Tokyo has Engineering, Pharmacy and Advanced Engineering; and Noda in Chiba has the Faculties of Science and Technology and of Information Science and Technology. There are about 200 clubs and circles, and most fourth-year students spend the bulk of their time in a research lab. International residences include TUS Global Residence at Noda (opened March 2024), Noda International Community House and the Katsushika International Student Dormitory.
- About 200 clubs and circles.
- Around 430 research labs, where most fourth-year students do their graduation research.
- 884 international students from 25 countries and regions (February 2026).
- Agreements with 84 universities and 4 institutions abroad, including the University of Maryland, Brunel University and Leibniz University Hannover.
Housing. TUS has three international residences shared by Japanese and international students: TUS Global Residence and Noda International Community House (with meals) on the Noda campus, and the Katsushika International Student Dormitory with single and three-room shared units.
Location
The main Kagurazaka campus is on Sotobori-dori in Shinjuku, near Iidabashi Station in central Tokyo. The Katsushika campus, opened in 2013, sits beside Niijuku Mirai Park in eastern Tokyo, while Noda is in Chiba Prefecture, north-east of the capital. A first-year campus in Oshamambe, Hokkaido, is used by the International Design Management programme.
Nearest airport: Tokyo Haneda (HND); Narita International (NRT)
Notable alumni
- SO Satoshi OmuraBiochemist, 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; MS and PhD in chemistry at TUS
- PM Philip M. ConditCEO of Boeing (1996-2003); PhD in engineering, the first Westerner to earn one at TUS
- TS Toshihiro SuzukiPresident of Suzuki Motor Corporation; master's degree from the Graduate School of Science and Technology
- MI Masahiro InoueCo-founder and long-time president of Yahoo Japan; BSc in mathematics (1979)
- HY Hirokazu YasuharaGame designer of the original Sonic the Hedgehog games at Sega; Faculty of Engineering graduate
- MS Masayoshi SokenComposer and sound director of Final Fantasy XIV; majored in chemistry
- HS Hiroshi SakurazakaNovelist of All You Need Is Kill (basis of the film Edge of Tomorrow); physics graduate of the evening Faculty of Science Division II
Frequently asked questions
Can I study at Tokyo University of Science in English?
Not at undergraduate level: TUS states that all classes are taught in Japanese, and international applicants must take the EJU in Japanese.
How do international students apply to TUS?
Through the International Student Examination: submit EJU scores, a TOEFL iBT or TOEIC L&R score and documents, then sit an interview with oral questions in most departments. There are two sessions a year.
When is the TUS deadline for April 2027 entry?
Session I closed in early September 2026. For Session II, web registration runs November 24-30, 2026 and documents must arrive by December 2, 2026; results come out on January 15, 2027.
How much does Tokyo University of Science cost per year?
For 2027 entrants, tuition plus the education enhancement fee is about 1.16 million yen a year in Management, 1.56-1.64 million yen in most science and engineering departments and 2.24 million yen in Pharmacy, plus a 250,000 yen admission fee.
How hard is it to get into TUS as an international student?
In 2026, 209 of 874 applicants to the International Student Examination were accepted, about 24%, with big differences between departments.
Sources & methodology
Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.
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