The University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
The University of Tokyo was founded in 1877 and is described on its website as the oldest of Japan's national universities. It has three core campuses (Hongo, Komaba and Kashiwa) and about 29,669 students, including 5,234 international students. International applicants can enter English-medium undergraduate programmes such as PEAK.
- Tuition per year, from
- ¥642,960
- Intakes
- Sep
- Application deadline
- PEAK: 9 December 2025 (for entry on 1 September 2026)
- Founded in 1877
- Three core campuses: Hongo, Komaba, Kashiwa
- 5,234 international students
- PEAK: undergraduate programme taught in English
Entry requirements
- PEAK: 12 years of formal schooling (or equivalent such as IB Diploma) and at least 9 of 12 school years in a language other than Japanese
- An accepted standardized exam (scores listed in the guidelines)
- English proof: TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic or Cambridge C1/C2, unless exempt; typical IELTS 7.0 or above
- Transcripts, graduation certificate, 500-600 word essay and two referee evaluations
Bachelor's
Natural sciences
- Global Science Course (GSC), Faculty of Science · ¥642,960 · IELTS 6.5
Art & design
- UTokyo College of Design (integrated Bachelor's/Master's) · 5 years (integrated Bachelor's/Master's) · ¥642,960 · IELTS 6 · Sep · Application deadline 5 November 2026 (application period 15 October to 5 November 2026, JST)