Students

There are several ways to enroll in Matsuo Lab.
(We do not accept any special non-degree students except MEXT Scholarship students and interns.)

   

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 at the timing of laboratory assignment

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.
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)

The application process for the Ph.D. program in Matsuo Lab for enrollment in October 2024 and April 2025 is outlined below:

  • Selection Period:
    • 1st Round: Late November 2023 to early January 2024　※Application was closed 
    • 2nd Round: Late March to early May 2024　                     ※Application was closed 
  • Selection Process:

    1. If you are interested, please send your CV to both of the following email addresses.(Deadline: April 17, 2024)
    2. Online interview with the researchers (late April 2024, approximately 30 minutes)
      • For the first 15 minutes, please present the following (presentation slides must be submitted the day before the first interview):
        -Your past achievements
        -Your research plan for the 3 years of the doctoral program and your preparation so far
        The remaining 15 minutes will be for Q&A.
    3. Interview with Professor Matsuo（Scheduled for May 2024）
      • Based on the research proposal, a determination of acceptance or rejection will be made in a meeting with Professor Matsuo.
    4. Submit the application for TMI（Required）

 

Matsuo-Iwasawa Laboratory Open Laboratory

Open Laboratory will be held as follows If you wish to attend, please register by April 8 using the dedicated form.