Join us

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)

Doctoral students are also required to take the TMI exam. Additionally, before applying for the doctoral program, interviews and approval from Professor Matsuo is mandatory. Please make sure to follow the proper process when submitting your application.

The application process for the Ph.D. program in Matsuo Lab for enrollment in October 2026 and April 2027 is outlined below:

Selection Period:

• 1st Round: Mid November 2025 to late January 2026
• 2nd Round: Late March to late May 2026

Selection Process:

1. Applicants who wish to apply are requested to send the following documents by email.
   • Email subject: PhD Application_your name（ex：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: November 30, 2025, 24:00 (JST)
2. Online interview with the researchers: approx. 30 minutes (Late December 2025 – Early January 2026)
   • First 15 minutes: Presentation of your research proposal
   • Last 15 minutes: Q&A session
3. Interview with Professor Matsuo (Scheduled for late January 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

Open Laboratory will be held as follows If you wish to attend, please register by April 10 using the dedicated form.

• Date and Time: April 16, 2025 (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
  *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