Innovative Global Program

Details below indicate the IGP admission policy, application period, application procedures.

Details below indicate the IGP admission policy, application period, application procedures.

Innovative Global Program, College of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

9 students

The objective of the Shibaura Institute of Technology (hereafter referred to as “SIT”), based on the philosophy of its founder, is to cultivate global citizens of science and engineering who learn from the world and contribute to the world. The Innovative Global Program (IGP) fosters individuals with critical thinking skills and the ability to solve various global problems. We aim to achieve a sustainable society by nurturing individuals who have the capacity to become such global citizens. Accordingly, the types of students which the IGP seek are described below, and the selection will be based on these criteria.

The objective of the Shibaura Institute of Technology (hereafter referred to as “SIT”), based on the philosophy of its founder, is to cultivate global citizens of science and engineering who learn from the world and contribute to the world. The Innovative Global Program (IGP) fosters individuals with critical thinking skills and the ability to solve various global problems. We aim to achieve a sustainable society by nurturing individuals who have the capacity to become such global citizens. Accordingly, the types of students which the IGP seek are described below, and the selection will be based on these criteria.

Those who:

  1. can gather information, think critically and creatively, and communicate with others in English

  2. have already acquired higher academic skills in mathematics and science

  3. appreciate cultural differences and respect for diversity

  4. are willing to embrace challenges

  5. have a strong interest in learning through research-based study

The applicant must meet one of the requirements below to be eligible to apply for SIT.

  1. A person has graduated from Upper Secondary Schools or other Secondary Education Schools in Japan

  2. A person has completed Primary and Secondary School Education in a foreign country

    • A person has completed a 12-year school education course in a foreign country.
    • A person has completed a course at a designated Japanese educational institution overseas as equivalent to high school.
    • A person has completed 12 years of education at educational institutions accredited by international accrediting bodies (WASC, ACSI, CIS, NEASC, Cognia and COBIS ) .

  3. A person has completed Primary and secondary school education courses are less than 12 years

    • A person has completed a school course of an overseas educational institution corresponding to an upper secondary school (less than 12 years) ＋has completed a designated preparatory education course.
    • A person has completed a school course of an overseas educational institution corresponding to an upper secondary school certified by Japanese government (MEXT).

  4. A person’s education does not fall under 2. or 3. stated above.

    • A person holds qualification for foreign university admission including the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Abitur, the Baccalaureate, the General Certificate of Education (GCE) A Levels, the International A Levels (Cambridge International A-Level, Oxford International AQA Examinations, Pearson Edexcel, Learning Resource Network) and the European Baccalaureate.
    • A person has completed a school course at a designated international school in Japan .（*If the school course is less than 12 years, completion of a designated preparatory education course is necessary.)
    • A person of 18 years or older who has passed an academic qualification test equivalent to completion of a 12-year school course in a foreign country.（*If the school course is less than 12 years, completion of a designated preparatory education course is necessary.)

* “A person has completed a 12-year school course” means the person has completed the 12th year of formal education.

*Frequently asked questions about application eligibility are compiled in our FAQ. Please review them as well.

* If none are applicable, there are cases in which the person may be eligible through individual admission qualification. If there is any confirmation regarding the eligibility, please contact SIT Admission Section (nyushi@ow.shibaura-it.ac.jp).

In addition, the applicant must take/have taken Mathematics, and either Physics or Chemistry in secondary school. Some laboratories designate either physics or chemistry as a requirement.

【Application Period】
November 4, 2025 – November 18, 2025, 23:59(JST)

1st Screening (Screening of Documents and Internet Based Test)

Notification of 1st Screening Result by January 23, 2026

2nd Screening (Online Interview)

Final Result Notification by March 26, 2026

【Application Period】
February 27, 2026 – March 13, 2026, 23:59 (JST)

1st Screening (Screening of Documents and Internet Based Test)

1st Screening Result Notification of by April 24, 2026

2nd Screening (Online Interview)

Final Result Notification by May 28, 2026

※Entrance exam for 2026 Spring enrollment will not be held.

Please submit your application using Online Application Form called TAO from the " Apply Here" Button.

Please confirm latest Application Guideline for details.

JPY 35,000

A Web-based presentation, interview, and Internet Based Test in Mathematics
and Chemistry or Physics.

Via Email

Please confirm latest Application Guideline for details.