Tokyo Metropolitan University

Tokyo Metropolitan University

Hachioji, Japan

"A public university run by Tokyo Metropolitan Government"

Public University Comprehensive 🌐 www.tmu.ac.jp https://www.tmu.ac.jp/english/

At a Glance

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Ranking #1001 (QS)
PSW VISA 1 year (job-hunting visa)
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About Tokyo Metropolitan University

Tokyo Metropolitan University is a public university run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, established in 1949. Its main campus is in Minamiosawa, Hachioji, western Tokyo. It has faculties of urban liberal arts, law, economics and business administration, science, urban environmental sciences and system design.

Rankings & Recognition

#1001
QS World University Rankings 2026

Accreditations & Memberships

Public university (local government)

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Tokyo Metropolitan University's global standing for that metric.

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Key Facts

1949 Founded
Public university (local government) Type
Hachioji Location

Popular Programs

Science System Design Urban Environmental Sciences Economics and Business Administration Law

Application Details

Intakes April

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate —
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

5% Placement Ratio
1 year (job-hunting visa) Post-Study Work

Where Graduates Land

Faculty & Alumni

Academic Staff — Student-Staff Ratio — —

Notable Alumni

Campus & Location

Tokyo Metropolitan University has its main Minamiosawa campus in Hachioji, western Tokyo.

Campus Details

Hachioji campus

Campus Forecast

Hachioji (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

Tokyo Metropolitan University admits undergraduates mainly in April. Check the university international admissions site for exact dates, graduate intakes, fees and English-taught programmes.

Scholarships at Tokyo Metropolitan University

1 scholarship available

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All Levels

MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship

Tuition + monthly stipend + airfare

Deadline: Ask counsellor

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

Tokyo Metropolitan University has its main Minamiosawa campus in Hachioji, western Tokyo.

8 of 8 courses
Bachelor's 6
Tokyo Metropolitan University
📍 Hachioji
Bachelor's Urban Liberal Arts
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 4 years
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Bachelor's Law
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 4 years
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Tokyo Metropolitan University
📍 Hachioji
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 4 years
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Tokyo Metropolitan University
📍 Hachioji
Bachelor's Science
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 4 years
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Tokyo Metropolitan University
📍 Hachioji
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 4 years
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Tokyo Metropolitan University
📍 Hachioji
Bachelor's System Design
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 4 years
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Master's 2
Tokyo Metropolitan University
📍 Hachioji
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 2 years
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Tokyo Metropolitan University
📍 Hachioji
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 2 years
Apply now! Next intake
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Deadline N/A

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