Tokyo Institute of Technology
Tokyo, Japan • Founded 1881
Overview
Established in 1881, the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Kogyo Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Tokyo Institute of Technology is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Tokyo Institute of Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 142-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Tokyo Institute of Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Planning a visit to Tokyo Institute of Technology or following up with admissions? Location and contact details are listed below. Admissions email typically replies within 5–10 business days during peak season.
Academic Details
Tokyo Institute of Technology's key academic numbers — student body size, faculty composition, and accreditation context. Numbers reflect the most recent figures published by the institution and recognised bodies.
Academic Structures
The departmental layout below shows how Tokyo Institute of Technology groups subjects, faculties, and teaching units. Subject grouping reflects institutional priorities, research strengths, and historical evolution.
Unit 13 items
- Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology
- Graduate School of Decision Science and Technology
- Graduate School of Information Science and Engineering
- Graduate School of Innovation Management
- Graduate School of Science and Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering
- School of Bioscience and Biotechnology
- School of Computing
- School of Engineering
- School of Environment and Society
- School of Life Science and Technology
- School of Materials and Chemical Technology
- School of Science
Degrees
Pick your degree level at Tokyo Institute of Technology from the breakdown. Late-entry and transfer options vary by level and country — fewer universities accept mid-degree transfers at master's than at bachelor's.
Other 27 programs
- Architecture
- Astronomy and Space Science
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Building Technologies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Control Engineering
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Management
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- Social Sciences
- Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.
Bioscience and Biotechnology (Graduate School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Molecular Biology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Decision Science and Technology (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Management
- Social Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Information Science and Engineering (Graduate School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Environmental Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Innovation Management (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Engineering Management
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering (Graduate School) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Physics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Information Technology
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Systems Analysis
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science and Engineering (Graduate School) 24 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Chemistry
- Ceramics and Glass Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Studies
- Construction Engineering
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nuclear Physics
- Physics
- Polymer and Plastics Technology
- Structural Architecture
- Systems Analysis
- Telecommunications Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Biological Resources and Informatics (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Carbon Recycling and Energy (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
Chemical Resources (Research Division) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Laboratory Techniques
- Molecular Biology
- Natural Resources
- Organic Chemistry
Educational Facilities (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Foreign Language Research and Teaching (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Foreign Languages Education
Frontier Research (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Global Scientific Information and Computing (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Engineering
- Information Technology
Low Temperature Physics (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Physicist
- Research Scientist
- Data Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Materials and Structures (Research Division) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Building Technologies
- Materials Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Structural Architecture
Nuclear Reactors (Research Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Energy Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Safety Engineering
Precision and Intelligence (Research Division) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microelectronics
Quantum Nanoelectronics (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nanotechnology
Research and Development of Educational Technology (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Technology
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Research for Educational Facilities (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Research on Carbon Recycling and Energy (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Volcanic Fluid Research (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Bioscience and Biotechnology (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (School) 18 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Chemistry
- Architecture and Planning
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymer and Plastics Technology
- Structural Architecture
- Systems Analysis
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science (School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Information Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Tokyo Institute of Technology's programme catalogue is grouped by level below — use the filter to narrow your shortlist. Programme entry windows and admissions criteria typically appear on each programme's dedicated page.
Bachelor's Degree
17 programmes
These 17 programmes make up Tokyo Institute of Technology's undergraduate catalogue. A bachelor's degree is the baseline credential for most graduate careers and advanced study.
School of Computing - Computer Science 情報理工学院 情報工学系 Information Systems & Technology
School of Science - Physics 理学院 物理学系 Physics & Astronomy
School of Science - Chemistry 理学院 化学系 Chemistry
School of Science - Earth and Planetary Sciences 理学院 地球惑星科学系 Natural Sciences
School of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering 工学院 機械系 Mechanical Engineering
School of Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering 工学院 電気電子系 Robotics & Automation
School of Engineering - Systems and Control Engineering 工学院 システム制御系 General Engineering
School of Engineering - Industrial Engineering and Economics 工学院 経営工学系 Industrial & Systems Engineering
School of Materials and Chemical Technology - Materials Science and Engineering 物質理工学院 材料系 Materials Science
School of Materials and Chemical Technology - Chemical Science and Engineering 物質理工学院 応用化学系 Materials Science
School of Computing - Mathematical and Computing Science 情報理工学院 数理・計算科学系 Information Systems & Technology
School of Science - Mathematics 理学院 数学系 Mathematics
School of Computing - Information and Communications Engineering 情報理工学院 通信情報工学系 Information Systems & Technology
School of Life Science and Technology - Life Science and Technology 生命理工学院 生命理工学系 Religious Studies
School of Environment and Society - Architecture and Building Engineering 環境・社会理工学院 建築学系 Architecture
School of Environment and Society - Civil Engineering 環境・社会理工学院 土木・環境工学系 Civil Engineering & Construction
School of Environment and Society - Social and Human Sciences 環境・社会理工学院 融合理工学系 社会・人間領域 Environmental Sciences
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
25 programmes
These 25 programmes form Tokyo Institute of Technology's master's offering, combining advanced coursework with independent work that signals readiness for leadership or research.
Graduate Program - Computer Science 大学院 情報工学専攻 Computer Sciences
Graduate Program - Engineering Sciences and Design 大学院 工学システム専攻 Applied Design
Graduate Program - Science and Technology for Health Care and Medicine 大学院 医療系専攻 Medicine
Graduate Program - Nuclear Engineering 大学院 原子核工学専攻 General Engineering
Graduate Program - Systems and Control Engineering 大学院 制御系専攻 General Engineering
Graduate Program - Electrical and Electronic Engineering 大学院 電気電子系専攻 Robotics & Automation
Graduate Program - Information and Communications Engineering 大学院 通信情報工学専攻 Communication Studies
Graduate Program - Industrial Engineering and Economics 大学院 経営工学専攻 Industrial & Systems Engineering
Graduate Program - Materials Science and Engineering 大学院 材料系専攻 Materials Science
Graduate Program - Chemical Science and Engineering 大学院 応用化学専攻 Chemistry
Graduate Program - Mathematical and Computing Science 大学院 数理・計算科学専攻 Information Systems & Technology
Graduate Program - Artificial Intelligence 大学院 人工知能専攻 AI & Machine Learning
Graduate Program - Mechanical Engineering 大学院 機械系専攻 Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Program - Life Science and Technology 大学院 生命理工学専攻 Religious Studies
Graduate Program - Earth-Life Science 大学院 地球生命科学専攻 Religious Studies
Graduate Program - Architecture and Building Engineering 大学院 建築学専攻 Architecture
Graduate Program - Urban Design and Built Environment 大学院 都市デザイン専攻 Applied Design
Graduate Program - Civil Engineering 大学院 土木・環境工学専攻 Civil Engineering & Construction
Graduate Program - Global Engineering for Development, Environment and Society 大学院 国際開発工学専攻 Politics & International Relations
Graduate Program - Technology and Innovation Management 大学院 イノベーション科学専攻 Business & Management
Graduate Program - Mathematics 大学院 数学専攻 Mathematics
Graduate Program - Physics 大学院 物理学専攻 Physics & Astronomy
Graduate Program - Chemistry 大学院 化学専攻 Chemistry
Graduate Program - Energy Science and Informatics 大学院 エネルギー科学専攻 Information Systems & Technology
Graduate Program - Earth and Planetary Sciences 大学院 地球惑星科学専攻 Natural Sciences
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
3 programmes
Tokyo Institute of Technology lists 3 programmes awarding a doctorate — the apex qualification for those pursuing research leadership or an academic career.
Doctoral Program - Materials and Information Sciences 大学院 材料情報科学専攻 Materials Science
Doctoral Program - Super Smart Society 大学院 スーパースマートソサエティ専攻 Liberal Arts
Doctoral Program - Innovation Science 大学院 イノベーション科学専攻 Natural Sciences
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Tokyo Institute of Technology
A short guide to applying to Tokyo Institute of Technology — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.
- 1 Research programmes at Tokyo Institute of Technology
Tokyo Institute of Technology's catalogue includes 45 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Tokyo Institute of Technology's admissions process.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
- 4 Lodge your application
Submit your completed application through Tokyo Institute of Technology's official website at www.titech.ac.jp. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at +81 (3) 3726 1111. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tokyo Institute of Technology
Short Q&A on the institutional facts that matter most when shortlisting Tokyo Institute of Technology as a study destination.
When did Tokyo Institute of Technology open?
Tokyo Institute of Technology traces its founding to 1881 (approximately 145 years ago).
In which city is Tokyo Institute of Technology?
Tokyo Institute of Technology is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Tokyo Institute of Technology public or private?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students study at Tokyo Institute of Technology?
Tokyo Institute of Technology has approximately 9,000-9,999 students.
What is Tokyo Institute of Technology's academic structure?
Tokyo Institute of Technology has 13 academic units.
Is Tokyo Institute of Technology officially recognised?
The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
How do I find Tokyo Institute of Technology online?
Tokyo Institute of Technology's official website is www.titech.ac.jp.
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Members of Open Education Consortium (OEC)
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