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University of Tokyo UTokyoGSC-Next / Application Guidelines for the Trial Course

A new "UTokyoGSC-Next Experience Course" for 9th graders (third year of junior high school) is starting.
are interested in science and technology, want to take a course at the University of Tokyo, or want to apply for the second stage of UTokyoGSC-Next when they become high school students
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*Please read the following information to the end before applying.

Thank you very much to everyone who applied.
Applications for the 2026 programscheduled to begin in June 2026.

RecruitmentRequirements

Eligibility
① This program is for students in their third year of junior high school as of April 2026.
(April 2, 2011 (Heisei 23) - April 1, 2012 (Heisei 24))
*If you were born before April 2, 2011, and are currently in your third year of junior high school, please contact the secretariat in advance if you wish to apply. Secretariat e-mail: utokyogsc@iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp
② Applicants must reside in Japan. *Applications from overseas will not be accepted
③ Applicants must be able to read, write, and communicate in Japanese
④ Applicants must have the necessary equipment and internet access to participate in online lectures and remote (Zoom) sessions.
⑤ Applicants must have parental consent to participate.
Course fee
Free of charge
. *Please note that internet charges are the responsibility of each participant.
Application period
From Monday, June 8th, 2026 to Friday, June 19th, 2026, until noon
Course format
online
Capacity
Approximately 5 people
will be selected.
*Regardless of whether you pass or fail, the selection process and scores will not be disclosed.
Application essay
Please write your reasons for applying and your interests in science and technology in Japanese, on a single A4 page or less.
*The essay must be written by the applicant themselves.
*A PC is recommended, but handwritten submissions are also accepted.
Selection result notification
We will notify you individually by email by Friday, July 10th.
*We will not be able to answer inquiries about your results before Friday, July 10th.
curriculum
The course consists of the "Metaverse Engineering Junior Course" and the "Friday Special Course for High School and University Students," as designated by the UTokyoGSC-Next Secretariat. After attending each course, you will be asked to submit a one-page A4-sized reflection, and a university student TA will provide feedback. There will be no graded evaluation
Curriculum (planned)
The course dates will be announced on our website as soon as they are decided
Course dates are subject to change
Online courses
End of July
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (tentative):
Guidance + (attendance at Friday Special Lecture for High School and University Students (archived))
August
I took the Junior Course at the University of Tokyo's Metaverse Engineering Department
september
I took the Junior Course at the University of Tokyo's Metaverse Engineering Department
October
I took a special Friday course for high school and university students
december
UTokyoGSC-Next Second Stage Application Document Information Session
・Free participation
Saturday, November 14th, 9:00 AM - approximately 5:00 PM: Observation of the joint results presentation
Those who wish to participate can attend the second stage poster presentation and the third stage held at the Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo
Oral presentations can be observed on-site
*Only the participant themselves may attend. Parents, friends, school teachers, etc., are not permitted to attend
*Please note that transportation costs will not be reimbursed, so please cover your own transportation expenses to the venue
Notices
・This course is designed to give you an experience of UTokyoGSC-Next. The curriculum will include explanations of the application documents for the second stage, but please note that there will be no additional points awarded for applying to the second stage.
・Please apply with the consent of your guardian.
・If you are accepted, please note that the personal information you provide will be shared with the "University of Tokyo Metaverse Engineering Junior Course" and the "(University of Tokyo College of Arts and Sciences) Friday Special Course for High School and University Students."

Howto apply