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Program for Social Innovation – PSI（Undergrad）

Freshmen and sophomores of UTokyo (or transfer students from other universities to Bachelor course of UT) firstly proceed to PSI (Program for Social Innovation, Faculty of Engineering), then can be assigned to Matsuo Lab if you pass the laboratory assignment interview.

Technology Management for Innovation – TMI (Master course)

There are three ways to apply for the Master’s course.
Entrance examination information is subject to change, so applicants should check the application guidelines before applying.

1）Take an entrance examination for TMI
Applicants must apply around June of each year, and take an exam around end August. You can be assigned to Matsuo Lab if you pass the laboratory assignment interview held after the entrance.
https://tmi.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/examinfo/examinfo-top

2）Take the G30-TMI Entrance Examination
Applicants for this program must be non-Japanese citizens and non-residents of Japan.
International Technology Management Program in the Department of Technology Management for Innovation (G30-TMI)
https://www.global30.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/g30_hp/international-technology-management.html

3) Take the Entrance Examination as a Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Student

We can accept Japanese government (MEXT) scholars recommended by Japanese embassies as research students.
If you are interested in this option, please contact the Japanese embassy in your home country.
Applicants will take the preliminary selection in the Japanese Embassy in their own home countries.
After passing the preliminary selection by the embassy, the applicants will be further evaluated by School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo for acceptance.
https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospective-students/mext_scholarship.html

For more information about the international entrance examinations of the Graduate School of Engineering
https://www.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/soe/admission/special

Technology Management for Innovation – TMI (Ph.D. course)

Applicants to the Ph.D. program are also required to take the TMI entrance examination.
In addition, prior interview and approval from Professor Matsuo are mandatory before submitting a formal application. Please make sure to follow the prescribed process.
The application process for the Ph.D. program at Matsuo–Iwasawa Lab for enrollment in October 2026 and April 2027 is as follows:

Selection Period:

• 1st Round: Mid-November 2025 – Late January 2026
• 2nd Round: Late March 2026 – Late May 2026
  　*The second round is currently open. Applicants who applied in the first round are also welcome to reapply.

Application Submission:

1. Applicants are requested to send the following documents by email:
   • Email subject: PhD Application_your name (e.g., PhD Application_Taro Yamada)
   • Recipients:sec@weblab.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp, research-application@weblab.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp (Please send to both addresses)
   • Documents to submit: CV, Research Proposal (free format)
     • The research proposal should include the following two points:
       1. Your past achievements and research experience
       2. Your research plan for the three years of the PhD program and the preparations you have made so far
   • Deadline: April 15, 2026, 23:59 (JST)
2. Online interview with the researchers: approx. 30 minutes (Late April 2026)
   • First 15 minutes: Presentation of your research proposal
   • Last 15 minutes: Q&A session
3. Interview with Professor Matsuo (May 2026)
4. Submit the application for TMI（Required）
   • Reference: https://tmi.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/examinfo/examinfo-top

Matsuo-Iwasawa Laboratory Open Laboratory

The Open Laboratory will take place as follows：
During the event, faculty members and students will introduce the laboratory, give short talks about their research and student life, and offer a tour of the facilities.
If you are interested in joining the laboratory or considering it as a minor, we warmly encourage you to attend.

Event Details
Date and Time: April 8, 2026 (Wednesday), 18:10–19:30
Location: Room 92C2, 9th Floor, Engineering Building No. 2, Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo
Map: https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/campusmap/cam01_04_03_j.html

Registration
If you wish to attend, please register using the form below by April 5 (Sunday), 23:59.
https://forms.gle/fK7b4jkwxhH5WypT9
Please note that capacity for in-person participation is limited.
Details on how to join online will be provided separately.