The University of Tokyo
東京大学
Former Imperial UniversitiesⓘSeven national universities that grew out of the imperial universities Japan founded before 1945. They are still grouped as Japan's leading research universities. Not an official ranking set by the government.Designated National UniversityⓘNational universities designated by the Minister of Education for world-class education and research (system started in 2017).Top Global University (Type A · Top)ⓘOf the 37 universities MEXT has supported since 2014 to take more international students and expand English-taught classes and exchange, these 13 aim for the world's top 100.Tokyo IkkaⓘA name grouping the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Hitotsubashi University and Institute of Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Tech), often used for the very top national universities. Not an official ranking.
1 day leftApply by 11/5 · UTokyo College of Design Route B (English)
- Exam location
- Campus in Japan · some online ›
- Japanese requirement
- Take the EJU (no minimum score) ›
- First-year fees
- from ¥924,960 ›
Fees and conditions can change over time. Always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Fees and conditions can change over time.
Homes near campus within 3 km · SALLAE building data
| Campus | Station | Homes | Lowest / month | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komaba Campus | Keio Inokashira Line, Komaba-Todaimae Station | 46 | ¥39,000 | ¥85,000 |
| Hongo Campus | Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Todaimae Station, 1 min walk | 40 | ¥46,000 | ¥79,500 |
About the school
A national university founded in 1877. It has 29,399 students, including 4,224 international students (undergraduate 255 · graduate 3,969). There are 3,977 faculty members, 262 of them from outside Japan. It has 2 campuses (Komaba, Hongo); which one you attend depends on your department.
History · 5
- 1877
- Tokyo Kaisei School and Tokyo Medical School were combined to establish the University of Tokyo (Law, Science, Letters, Medicine)
- 1886
- Became the Imperial University
- 1897
- Renamed Tokyo Imperial University
- 1949
- Under the school system reform it became the new University of Tokyo, with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Faculty of Education established
- 2004
- Became the National University Corporation University of Tokyo
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
The University of Tokyo admits international students through 2 routes.Pick your situation below to see only the routes that fit · Based on the guidelines for April 2027 entry
EJUThe exam Japanese universities use for international student admission · June and November · also held outside Japan = Examination for Japanese University Admission · JLPTJapanese-Language Proficiency Test · N1 is the highest, then N2 = Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
Apply with your EJU score
Official name: 外国学校卒業学生特別選考 第1種
If you pass the first stage (document screening), you take an essay and an interview in Japanese at the university in February to March.
Accepting applications now · until 12/7
- Apply 11/16~12/7opens in 12 days
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- Exam 1 2/25
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- Exam 2 3/4
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- Results 3/10
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- Enroll ~3/15
Apply online · in English
Official name: UTokyo College of Design Route B
A new faculty scheduled to open in September 2027 with all classes in English (application for approval is pending). You submit an essay and video tasks, and if you pass the first stage you take an online interview.
Accepting applications now · until 11/5
- Apply 10/15~11/51 day left
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- Results 2/20
Good to know before applying
- Only for those who have studied for at least 1 year in principle, while living abroad, at the final school of a foreign 12-year program and completed it, and who first obtained the basic qualification between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2027.
- You cannot apply if you have applied for the General Selection (First-Stage Schedule) or for UTokyo College of Design. You may apply to only one Category. Those with Japanese nationality or permanent residence permission cannot apply.
- Applications are not accepted from those who choose the wrong mathematics course (Course 1 for humanities, Course 2 for sciences).
- TOEFL and IELTS scores are verified from data sent directly from the testing organization to the university. Allow about one month to arrange the direct sending.
- Documents must arrive by registered express mail by 5 p.m. Japan time on December 7. Documents arriving after the deadline are not accepted. Documents cannot be changed after applying. Notices are sent to your "address in Japan."
2027年度 東京大学外国学校卒業学生特別選考 募集要項（2026年7月10日更新） · checked 2026-11-02
Fees
- First-year fees
- ¥924,960
- Application fee
- ¥17,000
Entrance fee ¥282,000 plus annual tuition ¥642,960 (planned amount). No separate amounts for international students are listed.
Places and fees by department 7
| Department | Places | Applied/Passed | First-year fees (¥) |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences (Junior Division) | |||
| Humanities and Social Sciences I | A few students | 19 / 4 | 924,960 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences II | A few students | 24 / 3 | 924,960 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences III | A few students | 38 / 6 | 924,960 |
| Natural Sciences I | A few students | 46 / 4 | 924,960 |
| Natural Sciences II | A few students | 27 / 7 | 924,960 |
| Natural Sciences III | A few students | 1 / 0 | 924,960 |
| UTokyo College of Design (scheduled to open in September 2027) | |||
| Route B (apply using English and standardized test results, etc.) | 50 | ||
Places are the total across all international student admissions. Applied/passed figures are for the 2026 academic year. Fees are for 2027 entry.
For 2027 entry · from the school's guidelines
Documents to prepare
Application form, statement of purpose (in Japanese), transcripts for all 3 years of high school and graduation (expected) certificate, recommendation letter (from a high school teacher), copy of EJU examinee's card, documents showing arrangements for TOEFL/IELTS direct sending, etc.
Graduate outcomes
- Graduates (2025 academic year)
- 3,100 · Undergraduate graduates only (graduate school completers are not included). 89 clinical residents are not counted as employed.
- Full-time employment
- 881 · 28%
- Went on to graduate school etc.
- 1,603 · 52%
Employment results for international students alone could not be found in official materials.
University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)
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Getting there
- Komaba Campus
- Keio Inokashira Line, Komaba-Todaimae Station · College of Arts and Sciences (Junior Division, first and second years)
東京都目黒区駒場3-8-1 - Hongo Campus
- Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Todaimae Station, 1 min walk · Many faculties for the third year and beyond · venue for the second-stage exam
東京都文京区本郷7-3-1
SALLAE compiled this from the school's admission guidelines and official sources (such as University Portraits). Dates and amounts can change, so always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Photo: Kakidai · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons