All Levels
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship
Tuition + monthly stipend + airfare
The University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
"Japan's top-ranked national university, in Tokyo"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#39 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (job-hunting visa)
About The University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo is a national university in Tokyo, founded in 1877. It ranked first in Japan and 39th worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Its faculties include law, medicine, engineering, letters, science, agriculture, economics, arts and sciences, education and pharmaceutical sciences. Programs in English at Komaba (PEAK) teach in English.
Rankings & Recognition
#39
Ranked #39 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
National university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with The University of Tokyo's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
100.00#7
Employer Reputation
99.90#10
Faculty Student Ratio
92.40#94
Citations per Faculty
69.90#217
International Faculty Ratio
15.90#777
International Student Ratio
44.00#457
International Student Diversity
49.20#49
International Research Network
88.80#422
Employment Outcomes
100.00#193
Sustainability
92.30#44
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Key Facts
1877
Founded
39
QS 2027 Rank
National university
Type
Tokyo
Location
Popular Programs
Engineering
Science
Medicine
Law
Economics
Agriculture
Application Details
Intakes
April
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
COE + Student visa
Post-Study Work
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Green Card Pathway
Highly Skilled Professional (points)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MEXT (Japanese Govt) scholarship
Career Outcomes
100%
Placement Ratio
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Post-Study Work
28
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff —
Student-Staff Ratio —
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The University of Tokyo has its Hongo, Komaba and Kashiwa campuses.
Campus Details
Tokyo
campus
Campus Forecast
Tokyo: hot humid summers
mild winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Check the university site for dormitory and housing options
Dining
Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
5,000 – 15,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
The University of Tokyo admits undergraduates mainly in April. Check the university international admissions site for exact dates, graduate intakes, fees and English-taught programmes.
Scholarships at The University of Tokyo
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school completion. Language proficiency as set by each faculty.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's, master's for PhD. Language and entry rules are set by each graduate school.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (EJU / JLPT / TOEFL / IELTS)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the university admissions site.
2
Apply online
Register on the university admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the required application fee.
4
Screening
The university reviews your file; an interview or test may follow.
5
Admission & COE
Receive the admission letter, then the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for a Student visa with the COE, then register your address and join National Health Insurance.
Campus & Location
The University of Tokyo has its Hongo, Komaba and Kashiwa campuses.
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Economics
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Science
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Engineering
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Agriculture
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Education
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Arts and Sciences
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Medicine
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Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Bachelor's
PEAK (Programs in English at Komaba)
Master's
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Master's
Engineering (Master's)
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Master's
Science (Master's)
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