PhD in Department of Mathematical and Computing Science

At Institute of Science Tokyo, tuition is 3,372 USD per year.

The Department of Mathematical and Computing Science at Institute of Science Tokyo offers a three-year doctoral program taught in English, based in Tokyo, Japan. Institute of Science Tokyo was formed in 2024 through the merger of Tokyo Institute of Technology, founded in 1881, and Tokyo Medical and Dental University, founded in 1928, and it pursues a mission of advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society. This program supports original research at the interface of mathematics and computer science, covering areas such as algorithms, discrete mathematics, optimization, and computational theory. Doctoral candidates work with faculty supervisors to formulate research problems, develop proofs or computational methods, and complete a dissertation, preparing them for research careers in academia, industry research labs, or technology companies with strong mathematical foundations. New students begin in April / October, and the program is taught entirely in English, which is intended to make advanced study accessible to international applicants who have not yet mastered Japanese. Doctoral study of this kind typically begins with advanced coursework and a review of the existing research literature, followed by independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty supervisor, with regular seminars and conference presentations forming part of the training. Candidates are expected to produce original contributions to the field, documented in a dissertation and, in many cases, in peer-reviewed publications, before completing the degree.