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University of Tokyo is in Tokyo, Japan; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English, Japanese. Tuition for international students: ¥642,960 (≈ US$4,000) per year (reference). Standard entry requirements: 12 years of schooling Completed a 12-year formal school (primary and secondary) education; GCE A-level At least three grades of A or above at A level; IB Diploma A total of 38 points out of 42 for the six subjects and at least 2 points for combined TOK and EE. Language: IELTS 6, IELTS none, TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL iBT none. Applying: intake: April, September. Scholarships: 2 from the university; government scholarships: Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Undergraduate Students (Embassy Recommendation).

✓ 46 facts from 7 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify

Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.

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Quick summary

Cost per yeartuition ¥642,960 per year (≈ US$4,000)
Money from the collegeMerit scholarships: international students can receive them.
1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students.
Government scholarships for this country: Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Undergraduate Students (Embassy Recommendation).
Chances of admission12 years of schooling: Completed a 12-year formal school (primary and secondary) education. GCE A-level: At least three grades of A or above at A level. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Application deadlinesEarliest: 5 nov (Round 1) Last round: Round 1, 7 dic.
Where and how students liveTokyo · 18 km from HND airport
Housingnot yet determined
Working while studyingStudents need permission to engage in activities other than that permitted by their status of residence; part-time work is limited to 28 hours a week (up to 8 hours a day in long school holidays).
After graduationGraduates still looking for a job can change their status of residence from Student to Designated Activities and keep job hunting for one year.

Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.

Requirements by teaching language

Programmes taught in JapaneseProgrammes taught in English
Bachelor's programme
College of Arts and Sciences (reference)
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“College of Arts and Sciences: Senior Division”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“College of Arts and Sciences: Junior Division”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Faculty of Agriculture (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Faculty of Agriculture”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Faculty of Economics (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Faculty of Economics”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Faculty of Education (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Faculty of Education”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Faculty of Engineering (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Faculty of Engineering”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Faculty of Law (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Faculty of Law”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Faculty of Letters (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Faculty of Letters”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Faculty of Medicine (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Faculty of Medicine”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Faculty of Science (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Faculty of Science”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
UTokyo College of Design · 5 years
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“※すべての授業が英語で行われる学部・修士一貫5年間のプログラムUTokyo College of Designの概要については、 UTokyo College of Designのページ をご覧ください。”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“All courses are taught in English, and students will construct their own learning pathways following their own interests, unconstrained by and transcending conventional disciplines.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Academic entry requirement for your school qualificationnot yet determined
12 years of schooling: Completed a 12-year formal school (primary and secondary) education
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Completed a 12-year formal school (primary and secondary) education at a local school officially recognized by the regional or national education bureau in the school's region.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
GCE A-level: At least three grades of A or above at A level
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“GCE A-Level | At least three grades of A or above at A level.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
IB Diploma: A total of 38 points out of 42 for the six subjects and at least 2 points for combined TOK and EE
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“International Baccalaureate (IB) | A total of 38 points out of 42 for the six subjects and at least 2 points for combined TOK and EE.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
English test policy
Examen de dominio del inglés obligatorio para hablantes no nativos (reference)
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“出願時の必須書類に「TOEFL又はIELTSのスコア」との記載がありますが”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“出願開始日からさかのぼって2年以内の間に受験してください。”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants must submit the result of one of the English proficiency tests designated by the University of Tokyo unless they fulfill the following condition.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“They have received, or will receive, an English-medium education for at least three of the final four school years prior to obtaining their high school diploma or equivalent.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
IELTS minimum
sin mínimo
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Q2-10. TOEFL/IELTS/日本留学生試験/統一試験等に最低点/基準点はありますか? ありません。第1次選考では、提出された書類を総合的に判断しています。”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
6 (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“IELTS (International English Language Test System) Academic Module, including IELTS online | Greater than 6.0”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
TOEFL iBT minimum (1–6 scale)not yet determined
4 (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT® test, including Home Edition | Greater than 80 (tests taken before January 21, 2026) Greater than 4 (tests taken on and after January 21, 2026)”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale)
sin mínimo
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Q2-10. TOEFL/IELTS/日本留学生試験/統一試験等に最低点/基準点はありますか? ありません。第1次選考では、提出された書類を総合的に判断しています。”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
80 (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT® test, including Home Edition | Greater than 80 (tests taken before January 21, 2026) Greater than 4 (tests taken on and after January 21, 2026)”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Duolingo minimumnot yet determined
110 (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Duolingo English Test | Greater than 110”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) required
Yes
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“第1種の場合、日本留学試験(EJU)の受験が必須です。”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
not yet determined
The college's own entrance examination required
Yes (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“外国学校卒業学生特別選考の出願手続・入学試験も基本的に日本語で行うため、出願者は出願の時点で一定の日本語能力が求められます。”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
not yet determined
Interviewnot yet determined
Required
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants who are selected from the first screening proceed to the second screening. They will be given an individual online interview of approximately 30 minutes.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Application requirement
Personal statement / main essay: Required
Fuente (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“2027 年度東京大学外国学校卒業学生特別選考志願理由書”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“東京大学を志願した理由、学びたいことを述べてください。(日本語で記入。手書き、PC 入力どちらでも可。)”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“志願理由書・推薦書(様式)”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Teacher recommendation: Required
Fuente (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“卒業した高等学校の教員(学校長が望ましい)に作成してもらってください。”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“志願理由書・推薦書(様式)”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“2027 年度東京大学外国学校卒業学生特別選考推薦書(LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR STUDENT AT FOREIGN SCHOOL APPLYING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO FOR ADMISSION IN APRIL 2027)”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
English proficiency test: Required
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants must submit the result of one of the English proficiency tests listed in Appendix AB2 by the end of the application period.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Personal statement / main essay: Required ×2
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants are required to directly input two written assignments as described below in English on the online application system.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Teacher recommendation: Required ×1
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“One evaluation must be submitted.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“The evaluation should be completed by a teacher or someone (e.g., school academic counselor or principal) at the applicants' high school or university who is in a position to fully evaluate the current applicant's academic ability.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Complete one of the standardized tests designated by the University of Tokyo and submit results by the end of the application period.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
School transcript / academic records: Required
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants must upload school-certified electronic transcript(s) to the online application system.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Application fee
¥17,000 one-time (≈ US$106)
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“検定料17,000円を支払ってください”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“東京大学外国学校卒業学生特別選考募集要項”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
¥17,000 one-time (≈ US$106)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Application Fee:17,000 Japanese Yen”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Application deadlines
7 dic (Round 1, April intake)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“第1種 | 2026年 11月16日(月)正午頃~ 12月7日(月)17時(日本時間) | 2026年 12月1日(火)~ 12月7日(月)17時 必着 (日本時間)”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
5 nov (Round 1, September intake)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Application Period: From October 15 at 9:00 AM to November 5 at 5:00 PM, 2026 (JST)”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
5 nov (Round 1, September intake)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Scholarship applications will be accepted from October 15 to November 5, 2026, the same as the admission application period.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales

Becas por méritoSí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por mérito
Fuentes (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“A Merit-based Scholarship is offered to students who show exceptional academic excellence.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“No prior application is required as the recipients will be selected by the university based on admission results.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Dominio del inglésNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Conditional admission / English pathwayNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Degree programmes taught in EnglishNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Minimum JLPT level (Japanese-taught programmes)Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) requiredNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
The college's own entrance examinationNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗

Becas para estudiantes de primer año

UTokyo Design Scholarship (Needs-Based)

Por necesidad económicaAbierta a estudiantes internacionalesRenovableSolicitud aparteFecha límite: 5 nov
¥2,400,000 (≈ US$15,000) / año
  • Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
  • Amount: ¥2,400,000 (≈ US$15,000) / año
  • Renewal: Renovable — up to 5 years
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
  • Deadline: 5 nov
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“JPY 2,400,000 per year”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Maximum of five years”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“All applicants may apply for this scholarship regardless of the Route or nationality”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Scholarship applications will be accepted from October 15 to November 5, 2026, the same as the admission application period.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

UTokyo Design Scholarship (Merit-Based)

MéritoElegibilidad no indicadaRenovableConsideración automática
¥600,000 (≈ US$3,800) / año
  • Amount: ¥600,000 (≈ US$3,800) / año
  • Renewal: Renovable — up to 5 years
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“A Merit-based Scholarship is offered to students who show exceptional academic excellence.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“JPY 600,000 per year”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Maximum of five years”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“No prior application is required as the recipients will be selected by the university based on admission results.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Programmes

Bachelor's programmeNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification
  • 12 years of schooling: Completed a 12-year formal school (primary and secondary) education ↗
  • GCE A-level: At least three grades of A or above at A level ↗
  • IB Diploma: A total of 38 points out of 42 for the six subjects and at least 2 points for combined TOK and EE ↗
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Intakes (start months) for first-year entry
April, September
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“2027年4月入学のための入試の場合、2027年度入試”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“The academic year for UTokyo College of Design commences on September 1, 2027.”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Government scholarships for studying in Japan

Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Undergraduate Students (Embassy Recommendation)

Government of Japan (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, MEXT)
¥117,000 (≈ US$733)
  • Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
  • Amount: ¥117,000 (≈ US$733)
  • How to apply: Nomination by the school
Fuentes (10)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese national universities as Undergraduate Students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program as follows.”
www.mext.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“If a grantee attends the designated university for the prescribed number of years and earns the required number of credits as determined by the university, he/she will be awarded a bachelor's degree.”
www.mext.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“(1) Allowance: 117,000 yen per month. A supplemental regional allowance of 2,000 yen or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount for the grantees studying or conducting research in specially designated regions.”
www.mext.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“(2) Education Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be waived.”
www.mext.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“MEXT stipulates the travel schedule and route, and provides an airline ticket to grantees who will arrive in Japan during the specified period stated in "5. (6) Arrival in Japan".”
www.mext.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Based on the application by the grantee, MEXT will provide an airline ticket to grantees who will graduate from the accepting university and return to the home country by the end of the final month of the period of scholarship”
www.mext.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“(1) Nationality: Applicants must have the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan. An applicant who has Japanese nationality at the time of application is not eligible.”
www.mext.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“The Japanese diplomatic missions will conduct the First Screening of applicants through examination of submitted application documents, written academic examinations and interviews.”
www.mext.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Applicants who have passed the First Screening will be recommended to MEXT. MEXT will then conduct the Second Screening of the recommended applicants and decide the selection of the scholarship grantees.”
www.mext.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“scholarship recipients are recruited and initially screened by a Japanese embassy (or consulate general, depending on the country)”
www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11

Costs for international students

Tuition¥642,960 per year (≈ US$4,000) (reference)
Housing and mealsNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Living costs (college estimate)Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Student health insuranceNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Health insurance rule for the student visaForeign residents staying in Japan for three months or more must subscribe to National Health Insurance (NHI).
Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel)Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Fuentes (5)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Tuition fee (annual) | ¥642,960”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“for those who enrolled in or before 2024 ¥535,800”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Notice of tuition fee payment (second payment term: October 2026 - March 2027) (PDF)”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Annual tuition fee (as of 2026): JPY 642,960”
design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Foreign residents who will be staying in Japan for three months or more have to subscribe to the National Health Insurance program”
www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11

US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)
Students need permission to engage in activities other than that permitted by their status of residence; part-time work is limited to 28 hours a week (up to 8 hours a day in long school holidays). government rule
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Apply for "permission to engage in activities other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted" at the nearest Regional Immigration Services Bureau.”
www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Within 28 hours a week (up to eight hours a day during the long school holidays)”
www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa)
28 government rule
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Within 28 hours a week (up to eight hours a day during the long school holidays)”
www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
Post-study work visa (name and length)
Graduates still looking for a job can change their status of residence from Student to Designated Activities and keep job hunting for one year. government rule
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Even if your job is not decided until graduation, you may continue finding full-time employment for one year by changing your status of residence from Student to Designated Activities.”
www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme
Yes
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“※すべての授業が英語で行われる学部・修士一貫5年間のプログラムUTokyo College of Designの概要については、 UTokyo College of Designのページ をご覧ください。”
www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Ubicación

City / stateTokyo
Nearest major airportTokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), about 18 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q7842 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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