🏅 QS World Rank #97
Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) — Full Profile & Ranking 2026
A brand-new institution formed from a historic engineering-medicine merger — QS World Rankings 2027 (joint #97)
The Institute of Science Tokyo, known as Science Tokyo, is a national university in Tokyo established in October 2024 by merging Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU). In the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026) it is joint 97th. This guide covers its structure, admission, costs, scholarships and the questions applicants ask most.
Science Tokyo Overview
Science Tokyo’s own site says the institute was established in October 2024. It brings together Tokyo Tech, one of Japan’s leading science and engineering universities, and TMDU, a leading medical and dental university. Tokyo Tech traces its origins to 1881.
The merger puts engineering, materials science, life science, medicine and dentistry under one institution in Tokyo. The institute has a university hospital through its medical and dental side. It is still a very new institution, so check the official site for how programmes and campuses are organised.
Science Tokyo Rankings — QS World University Rankings 2027
Science Tokyo is joint 97th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in June 2026.
This is a QS-specific result, not one universal ranking. Times Higher Education, U.S. News and ARWU use different methods and can order universities differently.
Because the institute is new, check how QS treats the merged institution and its predecessors when comparing it with older rankings.
Source: QS TopUniversities (QS World University Rankings 2027, 18 June 2026).
Key Strengths & Programs
Science Tokyo combines the strengths of both predecessors:
- Engineering, from the Tokyo Tech tradition
- Materials science and chemistry
- Computing and information science
- Life science and biotechnology
- Medicine and dentistry, from TMDU
- Health sciences and research linking engineering with medicine
This page does not quote subject ranks. Check the current QS subject tables for exact positions.
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Admission Requirements
Science Tokyo runs an admissions site for prospective students. We could not read the international undergraduate details, so confirm every step on the official pages.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Japanese national universities use separate routes for international applicants. Check the Bachelor’s page on the Science Tokyo admissions site for the current route and dates |
| Postgraduate | Master’s and doctoral applicants usually need a relevant degree and often contact a supervisor first |
| Language | Many undergraduate programmes are taught in Japanese. English-taught options exist mainly at graduate level. Check each programme |
| Medicine and dentistry | These programmes are highly competitive and may have separate entry rules |
| Visa | A student visa is required for study in Japan |
Science Tokyo Acceptance Rate
Science Tokyo does not publish one acceptance rate for international applicants, so this page does not quote one. Medicine, dentistry and engineering are highly competitive.
Practical Application Checklist
- Choose your programme and read its entry and language requirements
- Check the application deadline for your intake
- Book an English (or other required) language test
- Prepare transcripts, identification and any required documents
- Apply and accept your offer
- Meet the visa or residence-permit conditions for your destination
- Plan funding for tuition and living costs
- Verify every date, fee and requirement on Science Tokyo’s official website before submitting
Tuition & Costs
We could not find a current Science Tokyo fee table on the pages we could read, so this page does not quote a figure. Japanese national universities have usually charged a standard tuition and an enrolment fee, but the amounts can change. The old figure of about ¥535,800 a year was not confirmed for this institute. Check the “Student life and careers” section of the Science Tokyo admissions site.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship: a national scheme for international students. Check the current rules with the Embassy of Japan.
- Institute and other support: Science Tokyo’s admissions site describes scholarship and study-support information for bachelor’s students. We could not confirm current names or amounts.
- More funding ideas: see our guide to fully funded scholarships for 2027.
Science Tokyo for Pakistani Students
Pakistani applicants follow the international route:
- Language: decide between Japanese-taught and English-taught programmes early. Our IELTS preparation guides can help with English evidence
- Scholarship: MEXT applications run through the Embassy of Japan
- Graduate study: contact a prospective supervisor before applying
- Visa: a student visa is required after admission
Campus & Student Life
- The institute works across the former campuses of Tokyo Tech and TMDU in Tokyo
- Tokyo is one of the world’s largest cities, with high living costs
- Students can study engineering and medicine on one institution’s campuses
- Check the official site for current campus locations and facilities
Research & Career Opportunities
- The institute is research-intensive in engineering, materials, life science and medicine
- Tokyo has large technology, manufacturing, healthcare and finance sectors
- Graduates work in research, industry, healthcare and public service
- The institute does not guarantee employment, salary or visa outcomes
Notable Alumni
- Hideki Shirakawa, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2000, studied at Tokyo Tech
- Yoshinori Ohsumi, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2016, is an honorary professor at Tokyo Tech
- Check the official Science Tokyo pages for other notable graduates
Contact & Location
Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Official website: isct.ac.jp/en
Admissions: admissions.isct.ac.jp/en
Frequently Asked Questions
The Institute of Science Tokyo holds joint 97th place in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published in June 2026.
Science Tokyo’s official site says it was established in October 2024, through the merger of Tokyo Tech and Tokyo Medical and Dental University.
No. It includes Tokyo Tech’s engineering tradition but is now a broader institution that also includes medicine and dentistry from TMDU.
It is best known for engineering, materials science, medicine and dentistry.
We could not confirm the rules on the pages we read. Check the Science Tokyo site for how degrees from the predecessor institutions are treated.
Tokyo Tech traces its origins to 1881.
English-taught options exist, mainly at graduate level, but many undergraduate programmes are taught in Japanese. Check each programme page.
Yes. The MEXT Scholarship is a national scheme. Check the current rules with the Embassy of Japan.
Yes. Pakistani applicants apply through the international routes and need the language evidence and visa Science Tokyo lists.
Check Science Tokyo’s official pages at isct.ac.jp/en. Fees, deadlines and rules can change.
Compare Science Tokyo With Other Top Universities
Disclaimer: This page is based on the QS World University Rankings 2027, Science Tokyo’s official pages, and other publicly available sources, last checked in October 2026. Fees, rankings, deadlines, and admission rules change, and no admission, funding, visa, or employment outcome is guaranteed. Always verify current details directly with the university before applying.