Global Science Course for Bachelor

Eligibility Criteria

"Prospective students that are interested in the Global Science Course (GSC) Undergraduate Transfer Program must fulfil the criterias listed below. If you are unsure about your eligibility, be sure to contact the GSC Administration Office as early as possible.

Education Abroad

Prospective students must have successfully completed or will be completing their first two years of studies in a comparable undergraduate program at an accredited higher educational institution before enrolling into GSC. It is also necessary for prospective students to have received secondary and tertiary education outside of Japan.

Science Background

Prospective students are expected to have completed basic Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics related subjects in their first and second year of undergraduate studies at their university before applying to the School of Science of the University of Tokyo as a third year transfer student.

English Language

We require a good command in English language as all lectures are delivered in English. Applicants who meet either of the following criteria are not required to submit any English language proficiency test scores:

• Native speakers of the English language
• Received formal education in English continuously for the approximate past 8 years

Applicants that do not meet either criteria are required to submit one of the following test scores:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT 80
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) PBT 550
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 6.5

Credit Eligibility

Prospective students have gained a minimum of 62 credits from their first two years of undergraduate studies. The GSC Faculty Committee will evaluate each applicant individually to decide on credit eligibility."

Offered Benefits

Successful applicants are provided with support from the School of Science Scholarship to aid in paying tuition and support living expenses. Students are also provided fully supported monthly rent.