Helping International Students Find English-Taught Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at Japanese Universities
The University of Tokyo
| Type of Institution | Established | No. of Students |
|---|---|---|
| National | 1877 | 28,876 |
The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) was established in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. As a leading research university, UTokyo offers courses in many academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic activity.
UTokyo aims to nurture global leaders with a strong sense of public responsibility and a pioneering spirit, possessing both deep specialism and broad knowledge. Students are therefore provided with a rich and varied academic environment that ensures opportunities for both intellectual development and the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills.
Students from all over the world are invited to partake in these experiences while immersing themselves in Japanese life and culture. Learn more about what life at UTokyo is like by visiting our website.
| Location | 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| No. of Undergraduate Students | 14,037 |
| No. of Graduate Students | 14,839 |
| No. of Full-Time Faculty Members | 3,863 |
| No. of International Students | 4,968 |
| Breakdown of International Student Numbers by Country | China: 3,232 Korea: 369 Taiwan: 168 Indonesia: 103 USA: 102 India: 73 France: 67 Philippines: 57 Thailand: 56 Canada: 41 Others: 700 |
| No. of Countries with Exchange Agreements | 70 |
| Individual University Scholarships | Please visit the following page to learn about scholarships: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospective-students/scholarships.html |
| International Student Dormitories | Please visit the following page to learn about student dormitories: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospective-students/housing.html |
| Japanese Language Education Services | Center for Japanese Language Education: http://www.nkc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_e.html |
| Consultation Room | International Student Support Room https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/adm/inbound/en/support-issr.html |
| International Student Associations | https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/adm/inbound/en/life-interact-isa.html |
| Career Support | Yes |
| Contact | URL: https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/general/contact.html |
As of July 26, 2023
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
