University of Tokyo
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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).
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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition ¥642,960 per year (≈ US$4,000) |
|---|---|
| Money from the college | Merit 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 admission | 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. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 5 nov. (Round 1) Last round: Round 1, 7 déc.. |
| Where and how students live | Tokyo · 18 km from HND airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | 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). |
| After graduation | Graduates 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 Japanese | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | College of Arts and Sciences (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “College of Arts and Sciences: Senior Division”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“College of Arts and Sciences: Junior Division”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Faculty of Agriculture (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Faculty of Agriculture”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Faculty of Economics (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Faculty of Economics”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Faculty of Education (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Faculty of Education”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Faculty of Engineering (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Faculty of Engineering”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Faculty of Law (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Faculty of Law”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Faculty of Letters (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Faculty of Letters”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Faculty of Medicine (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Faculty of Medicine”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Faculty of Science (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Faculty of Science”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | UTokyo College of Design · 5 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “※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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification | not yet determined | 12 years of schooling: Completed a 12-year formal school (primary and secondary) education Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12GCE A-level: At least three grades of A or above at A level Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “GCE A-Level | At least three grades of A or above at A level.”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12IB Diploma: A total of 38 points out of 42 for the six subjects and at least 2 points for combined TOK and EE Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | Test de niveau d'anglais obligatoire pour les non-anglophones (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| IELTS minimum | aucun minimum Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | 6 (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “IELTS (International English Language Test System) Academic Module, including IELTS online | Greater than 6.0”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (1–6 scale) | not yet determined | 4 (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale) | aucun minimum Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | 80 (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Duolingo minimum | not yet determined | 110 (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Duolingo English Test | Greater than 110”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) required | Yes Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | not yet determined |
| The college's own entrance examination required | Yes (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | not yet determined |
| Interview | not yet determined | Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“志願理由書・推薦書(様式)”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“志願理由書・推薦書(様式)”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required ×2 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required ×1 Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “One evaluation must be submitted.”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applicants must upload school-certified electronic transcript(s) to the online application system.”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | ¥17,000 one-time (≈ US$106) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “検定料17,000円を支払ってください”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | ¥17,000 one-time (≈ US$106) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Application Fee:17,000 Japanese Yen”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application deadlines | 7 déc. (Round 1, April intake) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | 5 nov. (Round 1, September intake) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Application Period: From October 15 at 9:00 AM to November 5 at 5:00 PM, 2026 (JST)”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-125 nov. (Round 1, September intake) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “A Merit-based Scholarship is offered to students who show exceptional academic excellence.”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Minimum JLPT level (Japanese-taught programmes) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) required | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| The college's own entrance examination | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
UTokyo Design Scholarship (Needs-Based)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: ¥2,400,000 (≈ US$15,000) / an
- Renewal: Renouvelable — up to 5 years
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 5 nov.
Sources (4)
“JPY 2,400,000 per year”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Maximum of five years”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“All applicants may apply for this scholarship regardless of the Route or nationality”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12UTokyo Design Scholarship (Merit-Based)
- Amount: ¥600,000 (≈ US$3,800) / an
- Renewal: Renouvelable — up to 5 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“A Merit-based Scholarship is offered to students who show exceptional academic excellence.”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“JPY 600,000 per year”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Maximum of five years”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | April, September Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The academic year for UTokyo College of Design commences on September 1, 2027.”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 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)
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: ¥117,000 (≈ US$733)
- How to apply: Nomination by the school
Sources (10)
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“(2) Education Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be waived.”www.mext.go.jp ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Costs for international students
| Tuition | ¥642,960 per year (≈ US$4,000) (reference) |
|---|---|
| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Foreign residents staying in Japan for three months or more must subscribe to National Health Insurance (NHI). |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (5)
“Tuition fee (annual) | ¥642,960”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“for those who enrolled in or before 2024 ¥535,800”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Notice of tuition fee payment (second payment term: October 2026 - March 2027) (PDF)”www.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Annual tuition fee (as of 2026): JPY 642,960”design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Foreign residents who will be staying in Japan for three months or more have to subscribe to the National Health Insurance program”www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11US$ 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 Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Within 28 hours a week (up to eight hours a day during the long school holidays)”www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 28 government rule Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Within 28 hours a week (up to eight hours a day during the long school holidays)”www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · vérifié le 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 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “※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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| City / state | Tokyo |
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| Nearest major airport | Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), about 18 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q7842 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).