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About University of Tokyo

University of Tokyo (東大) — public non-profit university. It is located in Tokyo, Japan. University of Tokyo is an active member of Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).

The independent international ranking THE is very attentive to universities' research output. According to THE, this higher education institution is in 36 place among universities with the most research publications per year.

University of Tokyo offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.

LocationTokyo, Japan
Establishment year1877
Students24,784
International students3,965
Acceptance rate10%
2022Rating THE#36
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University of Tokyo tuition fees

At University of Tokyo, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Locals and foreigners study at University of Tokyo for the same price — from 3,963 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.

When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendarSemesters
Bachelor4,111USD/year
Master3,963USD/year
Doctorate5,019USD/year

Study programs at University of Tokyo

Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Global Science
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Medicine
Global Science
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Engineering & Technology
Global Science
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Other programs
Medicine
Resilience Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Economics & Business Management
International Program in Economics
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
International Technology Management
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Sustainability Science - Global Leadership Initiative
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Law
Public Policy
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Law
Social Sciences & Management
Applied Sciences & Professions
Global Science
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Sciences & Management
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Global Society
Study degreeMA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry and Biotechnology
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Studies
Study degreeMEng
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Environmental Sciences
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
International Bioengineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Resilience Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Urban and Environmental Studies
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Humanities
Architecture and Urban Design
Study degreeMRes
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Humanities
History, Philosophy & Theology
Global Society
Study degreeMA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
History, Philosophy & Theology
Architecture and Urban Design
Study degreeMRes
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Humanities
History, Philosophy & Theology
Arts & Humanities
Architecture and Urban Design
Study degreeMRes
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Humanities
History, Philosophy & Theology
Urban and Environmental Studies
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Agricultural Development Studies
Study degreeMSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
Social Sciences & Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0, TOEFL iBT — 98
Environmental Sciences
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agricultural Development Studies
Study degreeMSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
Social Sciences & Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0, TOEFL iBT — 98
Environmental Sciences
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Sustainability Science - Global Leadership Initiative
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Social Sciences & Management
Agricultural Development Studies
Study degreeMSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
Social Sciences & Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0, TOEFL iBT — 98
Global Science
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Sciences & Management
Global Society
Study degreeMA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Information, Technology, and Society in Asia
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
International Program in Economics
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
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Agriculture & Forestry
Agricultural Development Studies
Study degreeMSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
Social Sciences & Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0, TOEFL iBT — 98
Other
Intelligent Information Processing
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Other programs
Medicine
Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC)
Study degreePhD
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC)
Study degreePhD
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC)
Study degreePhD
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at University of Tokyo

Only students who successfully pass the entrance exams are admitted to bachelor's programs. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 80. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.

IELTS6.5
TOEFL iBT80
TOEFL PBT550

Master's degree at University of Tokyo

To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 98. IELTS — 7 or higher.

IELTS7
TOEFL iBT98

University of Tokyo campus

The campus of University of Tokyo is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. Foreigners who come to University of Tokyo through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.

Campus TypeUrban
LibraryYes
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What to do after graduation

Japan allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.

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