Course Summary
School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo

COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Title G30 Architecture and Urban Design Course
Course Code A25IG30UDA
Admission Type International Admission
Department Architecture
Degree / Non Degree Degree
Degree Objective Master's Course
Enrolment Semester Autumn 2025
Number of Students to be Admitted Limited numbers
Preferred candidates The G30 Architecture course in the Department of Architecture does not confer an accredited professional degree in Japan.
Upon completion of the G30-UDA (Architecture) course, students are awarded a Master of Engineering degree.

Entry for G30-UDA is open to talented international graduate students. Previous education in architecture is not required, but it is strongly preferred.

Topics of study in the G30-UDA course must be within a field approved by the G30-UDA faculty member at the Dept. of Architecture.
https://www.global30.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/g30_hp/pdf/list_UDA.pdf
Additional Requirements from the course you are applying for. 1) Selected applicants will be invited to an interview via the Internet which will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025. Applicants are requested to make the interview date available.

2) Then, shortlisted candidates selected during the 1st screening will be asked to submit documents via post upon request. Required documents must reach the Global 30 office no later than January 25, 2024.

SELECTION PROCESS AND SCHEDULE

Process Schedule for
Autumn 2025 Enrolment
Online Application starts 15:00 JST, 01st September 2024
Deadline for creating T-cens application accounts (Course Selection) 15:00 JST, 22nd November 2024
Deadline for individual screening of application eligibility before application submission
(if applicable)		 15:00 JST, 26th November 2024
Deadline for data entry through T-cens 15:00 JST, 26th November 2024
Final results will be announced. March 2025 (tentative)
We will NOT accept any applications submitted after the deadline under any circumstances.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applying
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Fill in web forms and upload files. sub_btn
Press the “Submit” button by the deadline date.

Otherwise, your application is incomplete and you will not be considered for evaluation.		 fin_btn
Press the “Finish” button by the deadline date.

Otherwise, your application is incomplete and you will not be considered for evaluation.
Proceed to the “Post” page. Email to your ICT Admissions Desk about your completion and follow their instructions.
You do NOT need to send application documents by post.

DOCUMENTS TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT

You need to prepare two types of application documents:
a) General Documents to be Submitted Online
b) Additional Requirements from the course you are applying for (to be submitted online);

This list shows some formatted application documents which you need to upload on T-cens. Please confirm materials to be sent by registered express mail (e.g., printed versions of some online forms, transcripts, degree certificate, etc.) from the Submission Checklist, which you can download by clicking the icon below.

a) General Documents
Photo Headshot photo:Frame the subject showing an aplicant's full face, frontal view, with eyes open.
A color photo is preferable.
The background must be solid and no shadow.

Taken within the last six (6) months prior to T-cens application
The file size must be no more than 500 kB.
Passport A photocopy of your valid passport (most preferable), census register, or other proof of citizenship.
Identification card with your photo is preferable.
AF0_declaration All applicants should upload the declaration here.
AF2_statement_of_study_plans Read this webpage for each file’s requirements.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=documents
AF3_summary_of_graduation_thesis Read this webpage for each file’s requirements.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=documents
AF4_AFEB Please upload your completed
AF4_AFBE_T-cens_Enquirers_on_Educational_and Occupational_Background
in this space.


https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=curriculum_vitae
AF5_CV_for_T-cens_award_publication Read this webpage for each file’s requirements.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=documents
AF6_History_of_your_visits_to_Japan -
academic_transcript_Bachelor Read this webpage for each file’s requirements.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=documents

PDF documents will not be accepted if the picture quality is unreadable. Image files（JPEG, PNG, BMP, or GIF）should be scanned by a scanner.
Adobe Scan might be helpful to convert files into PDF.
academic_transcript_Master Read this webpage for each file’s requirements.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=documents

PDF documents will not be accepted if the picture quality is unreadable. Image files（JPEG, PNG, BMP, or GIF）should be scanned by a scanner.
Adobe Scan might be helpful to convert files into PDF.
grade_and_grading_system Read this webpage for each file’s requirements.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=documents
graduation_Bachelor Read this webpage for each file’s requirements.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=documents

PDF documents will not be accepted if the picture quality is unreadable. Image files（JPEG, PNG, BMP, or GIF）should be scanned by a scanner.
Adobe Scan might be helpful to convert files into PDF.
degree_Bachelor Read this webpage for each file’s requirements.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=documents

PDF documents will not be accepted if the picture quality is unreadable. Image files（JPEG, PNG, BMP, or GIF）should be scanned by a scanner.
Adobe Scan might be helpful to convert files into PDF.
graduation_Master Read this webpage for each file’s requirements.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=documents

PDF documents will not be accepted if the picture quality is unreadable. Image files（JPEG, PNG, BMP, or GIF）should be scanned by a scanner.
Adobe Scan might be helpful to convert files into PDF.
degree_Master Read the Documents to Prepare and Submit page under the Guidance Information for details about each file’s requirements.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=documents

PDF documents will not be accepted if the picture quality is unreadable. Image files（JPEG, PNG, BMP, or GIF）should be scanned by a scanner.
Adobe Scan might be helpful to convert files into PDF.
expected_graduation Submit one of the following documents as the Certificate of Expected Graduation.
These documents are considered as Certificate of Expected graduation.

*Certificate of Expected Graduation
*Certificate of Enrolment
*Provisional Degree Certificate

Read this webpage for each file’s requirements.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=documents

PDF documents will not be accepted if the picture quality is unreadable. Image files（JPEG, PNG, BMP, or GIF）should be scanned by a scanner.
Adobe Scan might be helpful to convert files into PDF.
explanatory_letter_on_certified_documents Read the Documents to Prepare and Submit page under the Guidance Information for details about each file’s requirements.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=documents
English_language_proficiency Each Course has it own policy on English language test scores.
Confirm it through Standardized Tests and Submission Checklist located at the bottom of the Course Summary.

[General Requirements]
*An official test score from a standardized English exam is valid for only two (2) years.
At the date for document submission, scores must be within their period of validity.

[How to Submit]
*Upload a copy of English language proficiency onto T-cens.
*Your official document needs to be submitted (if required).

[Enquiries]
*Enquiries regarding arrival of scores from external testing centers will not be responded to.

For more details, read English Language Proficiency under the Guidance Information.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=language_requirements
GRE_score_record Each Course has it own policy on GRE test scores.
Confirm it through Standardized Tests and Submission Checklist located at the bottom of the Course Summary.

[General Requirements]
*An official test score of GRE is valid for only five (5) years.
At the date for document submission, scores must be within their period of validity.

[How to Submit]
*Upload a copy of GRE onto T-cens.
*Your official document needs to be submitted via post (if required).

[Enquiries]
*Enquiries regarding arrival of scores from external testing centers will not be responded to.

*For more details, read the GRE Test page under the Guidance Information.
https://t-cens.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance_information/?id=test_scores
b) Additional Requirements from the course you are applying for.
Examination_Fee_receipt Upload a copy of examination fee payment receipt
(10,000 Japanese Yen is required for the examination fee.)

Payment of the examination fee after the "Deadline for data entry through T-cens" will not be accepted.
Please make your payment well in advance.
Architectural_design_portfolio An architectural design portfolio is required for all applicants.

Click the link below to view the faculty members’ list.
https://www.global30.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/g30_hp/pdf/list_UDA.pdf

Important Note:
* The digital portfolio must be uploaded in T-cens, and it must not exceed 10MB.

*The portfolio must be submitted as a PDF document and must contain the followings:
1) the applicant's full CV
2) the applicant's own design work produced during his/her previous academic program(s)
and his/her professional work if available.

In the case of teamwork, his/her role in the project(s) must be clearly indicated.

CONTACT

International Coordination Team (ICT) Admissions Desk The Global 30 Program Office
email: t-cens.t@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp

MORE INFORMATION

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Course File 3
Standardized Tests

2025
TOEFL/IELTS and GRE are required.
Please confirm further information about tests by clicking this button.