The University of Tokyo was established in 1877 as the first national

university in Japan. As a leading research university, UTokyo offers

courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and
graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of
academic activity. The university aims to provide its students with a rich
and varied academic environment that ensures opportunities for both
intellectual development and the acquisition of professional knowledge
and skills.




Organization
1. Faculties, Graduate Schools and Institutes
Faculties, Graduate Schools and Institutes
Faculties
1. Faculty of Engineering
2. Faculty of Science
3. Faculty of Agriculture

Graduate Schools
1. Graduate School of Engineering

Institutes
1. Institute of Industrial Science
2. Institute for Solid State Physics
3. Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology

University-wide Centers
1. University Museum
2. Cryogenic Research Center
3. Radioisotope Center (Japanese)
4. Environmental Science Center
5. Research into Artifacts, Center for Engineering
6. Biotechnology Research Center (Japanese)
7. Asian Natural Environmental Science Center
8. Center for Research and Development of Higher Education

Admissions and Programs
Admissions Process
1. Traditional Undergraduate Course in Japanese
There are two processes for admission to the traditional undergraduate
program of the University of Tokyo. One is for students who graduate
from high schools in Japan (General Screening Test) and the other is for
students who graduate from high schools abroad (Special Screening
Tests). (Japanese Only)
As majority of the courses in the traditional undergraduate programs are
taught in Japanese, a high level of proficiency in Japanese is required
and the information for both admissions processes accessible from the
above links are only available in Japanese.
For those who wish information on the undergraduate programs which
uses English as the medium for teaching should click on the link to the
PEAK programs below.
2. PEAK (Programs in English at Komaba)
The University of Tokyo has started two new undergraduate degrees
with English as the medium of instruction. Detailed information on the
PEAK programs, admissions process and application forms are available
through this link.
3. Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Procedures
Information concerning the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology) scholarships which can be applied for before
coming to Japan (as embassy recommendation or university
recommendation) can be found here. Links to list of Japanese embassies
overseas and to MEXT is available through this page.

Undergraduate Education System
A key feature of the undergraduate education at the University of Tokyo is that
the first two years (referred to as the Junior Division) are devoted to the
acquisition of the fundamental skills necessary for further study. At the time of
admission students are assigned to one of six streams in either the Humanities
and Social Sciences or the Natural Sciences, where they study a broad
spectrum of liberal arts subjects in the Junior Division. From there they
proceed to one of the 50 departments in the ten faculties of the Senior Division
(the third and fourth years) in accordance with their preference, aptitude, and
performance.

Degree Programs Offered in English
1. PEAK (Programs in English at Komaba)
2. Information on Degree Programs in English
3. Japanese Universities for Motivated People (JUMP)


Complete Program Listings
Undergraduate/
Graduate Schools
Program title
Program
start
year
Degree sought
SI*
B* M* D* P*
Graduate School of
Engineering
International Graduate Program in the
Field of Civil Engineering and
Infrastructure Studies
1982/10



19
International Graduate Program in the
Field of Civil Engineering and
Infrastructure Studies
1982/10



21
International Graduate Program in
Mechanical, Electrical and Materials
Engineering
1999/10



30
International Graduate Program in
Mechanical, Electrical and Materials
Engineering
1999/10



25
Special Graduate Program in Engineering
for Systems Innovation
1989/10



2
Special Graduate Program in Engineering
for Systems Innovation
1989/10



7
Graduate Programs for Foreign Students
in Urban and Environmental Studies
1982/10



4
Graduate Programs for Foreign Students
in Urban and Environmental Studies
1982/10



6
Specially-Promoted Graduate Program for
Creation of the Asian Engineering
Framework Based on Tripolar Alliances
among Japan, China and Korea
2008/10



10
International Bioengineering Program 2010/10



5
Architecture & Urban Design Program
(Special English-Language Urban Design
Architecture Program)
2010/10



15
International Technology Management
Program in the Department of Technology
Management for Innovation(TMI)
2010/10



9
Special Graduate Program in Nuclear
Engineering
2009/10



2
Special Graduate Program in Nuclear
Engineering
2009/10



1
Global Health Sciences: Program in
International Health
2011/04



9
B*:Bachelor, M*:Master's, D*:Doctoral, P*:Professional Master's,
SI*:Student intake



Students
Before Leaving Your Country
1. Before Leaving Your Country
Passport
Airline Ticket
Money
Visa
ID Photos
Life Insurance against Traffic Accidents (optional)

2. Procedures for Entering and Residing in Japan
(1) Immigration
(2) Resident card issuance
(3) Permission for activities not permitted by status of residence
(4) Baggage Claim
(5) Customs
(6) Travel from the Airport
(7) Enrollment Procedures

3. A New Residency Management System
4. Extension of Period of Stay
5. Visa Consulting Service
6. Permission for Activities not Permitted by Status of Residence
7. Immigration Bureau of Japan
8. Status of Residence after Graduation
Housing
1. Housing Office
Housing Office

The Housing Office was established as part of a
project to create a suitable environment for
education, research, and living on the global
campuses advocated in "FOREST 2015" - action
scenario of the University of Tokyo. The Housing
Offices aim is to provide high-quality accommodation
at affordable prices.

2. Housing Information
The University of Tokyo offers accommodations for international students
and researchers as part of our efforts to promote international exchanges
in the education and research fields.

3. University Guarantor System





Financial Aid
1. Tuition

2. Scholarships
The University of Tokyo Special Scholarship for International Students (University of Tokyo
Fellowship)
Overview
This scholarship was established in 2004. It aims at "providing a research grant to high-achieving,
postgraduate international students who are privately-funded to assist their academic pursuits at the
University and at promoting a greater acceptance of excellent students from overseas."
Recipients will receive a monthly research grant of 200,000/150,000 during the standard period of
their program (up to one year for research students).
During 2012 a total of 128 students received research grant.
For the April term 2013, a total of 23 students --- 7 masters course students, 16 doctors course
students were selected as recipients.
For the Octoberl term 2013, a total of 16 students --- 4 masters course students, 11 doctors course
students, and one professional degree course student were selected as recipients.







Prices in Tokyo
Tokyo has the highest level of prices in Japan, a country that is known as one
of the world' s most expensive places to live. The table below lists the average
price of some necessities, so refer to it when budgeting your living expenses.
(Source: Sept. 2009 survey by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government)
Item Unit Average Price
Rice (blended) 5 kg 1,835
Bread 1 loaf around 150180
Milk 1 liter 215
Butter 200 g 376
Eggs 1 carton (10 eggs) 223
Oranges 1 kg 394
Potatoes 1 kg 340
Boxed meal (rice, fish, etc.) 1 545
Egg salad sandwich 100 g 177
Cola 500 ml 106
Toothbrush 1 128
Laptop computer 1 108,037
Newspaper subscription 1 month 3,925
Movie ticket 1 1,800 or 1,500 with student discount