Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
東京海洋大学
91 days leftApply by 2/3 → exam on 2/25 · Special Admission for Privately Funded International Students (Faculty of Marine Science, Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment)
- Exam location
- Campus in Japan ›
- Japanese requirement
- Take the EJU (no minimum score) ›
- First-year fees
- from ¥817,800 ›
Fees and conditions can change over time. Always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Fees and conditions can change over time.
Homes near campus within 3 km · SALLAE building data
| Campus | Station | Homes | Lowest / month | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinagawa Campus | / Keikyu Shinagawa Station (Konan Exit), 10 min walk | 15 | ¥51,300 | ¥88,000 |
| Etchujima Campus | Keiyo Line, Etchujima Station, 2 min walk | 9 | ¥59,000 | ¥76,000 |
About the school
A national university founded in 2003. It has 2,788 students, including 161 international students (undergraduate 11 · graduate 150). There are 234 faculty members, 13 of them from outside Japan. It has 2 campuses (Shinagawa, Etchujima); which one you attend depends on your department.
History · 5
- 1875
- The private Mitsubishi Mercantile Marine School was founded in Tokyo (the origin of Tokyo University of Mercantile Marine)
- 1888
- The Fisheries Training Institute of the Greater Japan Fisheries Association was founded in Tokyo (the origin of Tokyo University of Fisheries)
- 1949
- The University of Mercantile Marine and Tokyo University of Fisheries were established as national universities
- 2003
- Tokyo University of Mercantile Marine and Tokyo University of Fisheries merged to establish Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
- 2004
- National University Corporation Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology was launched
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology admits international students through 1 route.Based on the guidelines for April 2027 entry
EJUThe exam Japanese universities use for international student admission · June and November · also held outside Japan = Examination for Japanese University Admission · JLPTJapanese-Language Proficiency Test · N1 is the highest, then N2 = Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
Apply with your EJU score + the university's exam
Official name: 私費外国人留学生特別入試
You take the EJU in Japan, then take the individual exam and interview at the Tokyo campus in February. The exam subjects differ by faculty.
Accepting applications now · until 2/3
Faculty of Marine Science and Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment (Shinagawa)
- Apply 1/25~2/3opens in 82 days
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- Exam 2/25
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- Results 3/8
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- Enroll ~3/15
Faculty of Marine Technology (Etchujima)
- Apply 1/25~2/3opens in 82 days
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- Exam 2/25
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- Results 3/8
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- Enroll ~3/15
Good to know before applying
- Applications are made only by online registration plus registered express mail (no hand delivery). The university does not respond to inquiries asking whether your documents have arrived.
- Graduates (or expected graduates) of high schools or secondary education schools in Japan (including Japanese educational institutions overseas) are treated the same as regular applicants even if they are foreign nationals, and cannot apply for this admission.
- If you have missed any EJU subject specified by the university, you cannot take the individual exam.
- The individual exam and interview are held at the Shinagawa or Etchujima Campus. If you live abroad, you need a "Student" visa after passing, and you should contact the international student office when you apply.
- The Department of Marine Systems Engineering and the Department of Marine Electronics and Mechanical Engineering include shipboard training. If you do not meet the health standards for eyesight, color vision, etc., your courses and course choices may be restricted. A confirmation form must be submitted.
東京海洋大学 令和9（2027）年度 私費外国人留学生特別入試 学生募集要項 · checked 2026-11-04
Fees
- First-year fees
- ¥817,800
- Paid at enrollment
- from ¥282,000
- Application fee
- ¥17,000
Entrance fee ¥282,000 plus annual tuition ¥535,800 (the standard amount for national universities). Practical training and materials costs are extra, depending on the department.
Places and fees by department 8
| Department | Places | Applied/Passed | First-year fees (¥) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Marine Science | |||
| Department of Marine Bioresources | A few students | 7 / 0 | 817,800 |
| Department of Food Science and Technology | A few students | 3 / 0 | 817,800 |
| Department of Ocean Policy and Culture | A few students | 817,800 | |
| Faculty of Marine Technology | |||
| Department of Marine Systems Engineering | A few students | 817,800 | |
| Department of Marine Electronics and Mechanical Engineering | A few students | 4 / 1 | 817,800 |
| Department of Logistics and Information Engineering | A few students | 2 / 1 | 817,800 |
| Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment | |||
| Department of Marine Environmental Sciences | A few students | 3 / 0 | 817,800 |
| Department of Marine Resources and Energy | A few students | 2 / 0 | 817,800 |
Places are the total across all international student admissions. Applied/passed figures are for the 2025 academic year. Fees are for 2027 entry.
For 2027 entry · from the school's guidelines
Documents to prepare
Application form, statement of reasons for applying, graduation certificate and transcript, resume, EJU scores, proof of English qualification (not needed for the Faculty of Marine Technology), grade, enrollment and recommendation documents from your Japanese language school (if applicable), certificate of residence or copy of passport, etc.
Graduate outcomes
- Graduates (2025 academic year)
- 474 · Undergraduate graduates only (graduate school completers are not included). Employed graduates include self-employed persons and employees on indefinite-term contracts.
- Full-time employment
- 141 · 30%
- Went on to graduate school etc.
- 321 · 68%
Employment results for international students alone could not be found in official materials.
University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)
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Student life support
Housing for international students is offered only when rooms are available. There are also student dormitories (Seiyo Dormitory and Kaio Dormitory).
Getting there
- Shinagawa Campus
- JR / Keikyu Shinagawa Station (Konan Exit), 10 min walk · Faculty of Marine Science, Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment
東京都港区港南4-5-7 - Etchujima Campus
- JR Keiyo Line, Etchujima Station, 2 min walk · Faculty of Marine Technology
東京都江東区越中島2-1-6
SALLAE compiled this from the school's admission guidelines and official sources (such as University Portraits). Dates and amounts can change, so always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Photo: Hasec · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons