Advancing science and human wellbeing
Institute of Science Tokyo will be established on October 1, 2024, following the merger between Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Tokyo Institute of Technology.
The name of the new university, Institute of Science Tokyo, was chosen from among more than 6,000 proposals submitted by the public.
This name encompasses the new university's strong desire to spearhead the advancement of science from the international hub of Tokyo. With our integrated approach, we will unite the traditional strengths of Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Tokyo Institute of Technology with the humanities, social sciences, and other fields, and work together with society to create a bright, vibrant future.
The abbreviated name of the university, Science Tokyo, reflects a cordial community that welcomes new ideas and people. It immediately identifies our commitment to science and indicates the university's geographical location, a hub where new science is pioneered and shared with the world.
Science Tokyo’s mission
Advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society.
Science Tokyo logo
The “Science S” is the seal of Institute of Science Tokyo. The two arches at the top and bottom represent our philosophy of scientific advancement and human wellbeing, as well as the heritage of the two historic universities joining forces. The arch in the center firmly connects the two. Together, these components form a single fluid stroke flowing dynamically from bottom left to top right. This continuous flux expresses the spirit of inquiry that allows us to integrate knowledge and technology, and our desire to co-create together with society.
The logotype “Institute of SCIENCE TOKYO” uses a clear, legible font to ensure a polished, professional design. It emphasizes our geographical location and desire to spearhead the advancement of science. The same English logotype will be used at home and abroad to enhance and accelerate recognition globally.
Research and study
Research and study
When 1+1>2
Institute of Science Tokyo seeks to create new science through the convergence of science and engineering, medicine, dentistry, nursing — its collective strengths — and philosophy, psychology, social sciences, and other liberal arts. This approach will allow us to discover yet unknown issues and solve societal problems not merely through addition (1+1=2), but rather through the creation of new academic fields kindled by convergence (1+1>2).
Institute of Science Tokyo's core values guide us toward the discovery and creation of new science.
Core values
- Explore and freely integrate knowledge and technology, without constraint of preconceptions.
- Celebrate individuality to foster a rich culture of creation.
- Continuously challenge existing assumptions and approaches to enable bold reinvention.
Spearheading future research
Throughout their histories, Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Tokyo Institute of Technology have delivered outstanding research findings with global impact. Today, the institutions’ research strengths include:
As the two communities merge, Institute of Science Tokyo is expected to further develop these priority fields, and to create new research fields and value.
Integrated study of medicine, dentistry, science and engineering
The birth of Science Tokyo will provide increased academic and extracurricular opportunities for students of the merging universities. It will also unite students specializing in science and engineering with medicine, dentistry, and health care science students on the same campuses.
Learning through specialized programs
Integrated education program in medicine/dentistry and science/engineering
Science Tokyo will establish new educational programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in April 2025 to enable science and engineering students to systematically study the medical and dental fields, and vice versa. This will facilitate deeper interdisciplinary interaction and collaboration among students. Science Tokyo will apply this new generation of learning to combat intractable diseases and pandemics, share innovations with the world, and pioneer a future society free of disease.
Learning through liberal arts
Ookayama Day
Ookayama Day, which kicks off in April 2025, will bring new undergraduate students to Ookayama Campus once a week for two months immediately after enrollment. Students will work together on the Visionary Project, a required course for all new undergraduate students that encourages interaction across Schools and Faculties right from the start.
Learning through extracurricular activities
Student clubs
The wide array of unique extracurricular clubs already on offer will expand further as athletic, cultural, technical, and medicine and healthcare-related clubs at both partner universities become available to all Science Tokyo students. Want to study medicine while developing a human-powered aircraft? No problem.
Admissions
Interested in studying at Science Tokyo?
Information on admissions will be posted on the website of Tokyo Medical and Dental University for the medicine, dentistry, health care sciences, and oral health care sciences fields, and on the website of Tokyo Institute of Technology for the science and engineering fields. See the respective admissions pages for more information.
Institute of Science Tokyo (currently Tokyo Medical and Dental University / TMDU) medicine, dentistry, health care sciences, and oral health care sciences fields
Institute of Science Tokyo (currently Tokyo Institute of Technology / Tokyo Tech) science and engineering fields
FAQs
No. At the time of Institute of Science Tokyo's establishment, the names of the Faculties and Graduate Schools at the current Tokyo Medical and Dental University will remain unchanged, as will the names of the Schools at the current Tokyo Institute of Technology. Campus names and educational structures, including degrees, curricula, capacities will also remain unchanged at both universities. Potential changes will be considered after the merger.
A. No. For the time being, Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Tokyo Institute of Technology will continue to conduct the same entrance examinations as at present. If any changes are made to entrance examinations or other entrance methods, they will be announced promptly. In particular, any changes that significantly impact the preparation of applicants for admission to bachelor's programs will be announced approximately two years in advance. See the respective admissions pages for more information.
Tuition
For the time being, there will be no changes in the tuition set by the respective Faculties, Graduate Schools, and Schools of Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Tokyo Institute of Technology. However, tuition and other fees may change in the future if educational structures and curricula change as a result of post-merger discussions.
Scholarships
The scholarship systems of the current universities will continue to operate unchanged after the merger, with no changes in scholarship amounts or eligible recipients. Discussions regarding the future of the scholarship programs will continue after the merger.
- Tokyo Medical and Dental University current students
- Tokyo Institute of Technology tuition and scholarships
For further details, see "Regarding education and student life after the integration (for current students) " on the website.
News
- Philosophy, logo of Institute of Science Tokyo revealed
- Introductory Science Tokyo website (this site) launched
- Institute of Science Tokyo Brand Action! spurs participation in creation of new university
- Diet to amend legislation, enable formation of Institute of Science Tokyo in October 2024
- New university name “Institute of Science Tokyo” (tentative) to be submitted to ministry council
- Basic Agreement for Integration Signed
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