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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 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 2025 and April 2026 is outlined below:

Selection Period:

• 1st Round: Mid November 2024 to late January 2025　
• 2nd Round: Late March to late May 2025

Selection Process:

1. If you are interested, please send your CV to both of the following email addresses.(Deadline: November 29, 2024)
   Email: sec@weblab.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp, research-application@weblab.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp
2. Online interview with the researchers (Mid December 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 January 2025）
   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）
   Reference: https://tmi.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/examinfo/examinfo-top

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.

• Date and Time: April 10, 2024 (Wednesday) 17:30-19:00
• 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
  *Please note that there is a limit on the number of in-person participants.
  *Details on how to participate online will be provided separately.
• Application Form: https://forms.gle/6iGwGCPFqRKunwWt8