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TOKYO
METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITY
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What is Tokyo Metropolitan University?
Tokyo Metropolitan University is the only multi-discipline
university established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. It is
nestled in a nature-rich corner of Tokyo, one of the world's
largest cities.
It holds world-leading researchers that provide high-quality
education backed by advanced research expertise.
What is the Department of Biological Sciences at Tokyo Metropolitan University?
Fostering future-leading innovation from micro and macro
perspectives
Biological sciences represent a field of academic studies aimed
at discovering what drives day-to-day life. Tokyo Metropolitan
University offers courses covering biological studies from
molecular to world-regional scales.
Students can build fundamental knowledge for creating new norms,
such as advancing medicine, solving food issues and developing
technologies.
The department aims to foster human resources that can work
autonomously in creating our future.
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences refers to the study of the activities of
living organisms at the genetic and molecular level to create
technologies that are indispensable to human beings.
In other words, discoveries made through microscopic research on
substances, cells, and genes that sustain life are interconnected
with the world and applied across various fields, including
medicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food, and energy, forming
interdisciplinary technologies and research.
Program features
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International
We partner with universities around the world for shared online learning.
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Practical classes
Students aquire a balanced exposure to subjects through classes and hands-on learning.
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Interactive learning
Students support each other by working together.
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Engage with experienced scientists
Our curriculum and learning environment facilitate active discussions between teachers and students so that students can structurally evolve their ideas.
Learning environment
The department aims to provide students with the ability to lead
research with a focus on biological sciences.
Our curriculum is experience-based for application in not only
biology but also in environmental and behavioral sciences.
This is a perfect learning environment for students who want to
become capable of planning and executing research, starting from
the cross-functional field of life sciences.
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Financial support
We will provide comprehensive financial support to make your
student life fulfilling and meaningful.
Example of financial assistance:
Waiving course admission fee and tuition
Assisting with the cost of travel associated with admission and
graduation
The scholarship of 100,000 yen per month
International student support
Offering an extensive range of support for international
students including Japanese language study assistance, living
accomodations support and career development. International
students learn from the Japanese student community and
experience Japanese lifestyles and values from various
angles.
Admission
| Admission period | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
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| Application , Selection and Announcement of Final Successful Applicants period |
（1）Application period: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - Friday,
April 18, 2025 （2）Entry exam date: Monday, June 16, 2025 （3）Announcement of successful applicants: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 |
| Eligible Applicants |
International students, Japanese students who have returned from
overseas residence, and students of international schools in and
outside Japan For application details,see the AY2025 Application Guidelines Special Selection (Entrance Examination for Fall Semester Entrance)  , which can be downloaded here.
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| Number of Students to be Admitted | A few |
| Selection Process |
(1) Document screening (2) Individual interview examination (oral examination included) in English or Japanese |
