Tokyo, Japan
The University of Tokyo, established in 1877, is the first imperial university in Japan. Ranked second in the world behind Harvard, 15 of Japan’s 62 prime ministers were educated there. Also, five alumni have gone on to become astronauts.
Founded in 1877, the University of Tokyo is among the oldest and largest national universities in Japan. Its 3 campuses make it possible for the university to provide a platform for education and research. UTokyo has partnered with other international research institutions in China, USA, South Korea and other Asian countries.
One of the positive aspects of the university is that it has a community that offers support for entrepreneurial students and faculty who are looking to use their research and educational outcomes to start companies. As a result of this, 430 startups related to the university have been established. Campus Tokyo is a vibrant metropolis with a distinct urban character and unique culture that is ideal for growing minds and adventurous spirits.
The university has campuses with modern features. One of them is the Komaba campus which hosts the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, and the Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences. UTokyo’s main Hongo campus is a tourist attraction due to its landmarks, an example being Yasuda Auditorium where graduations and special events of the university are usually held. The location usually holds the May festival annually
Scholarships Available
1. The University of Tokyo Scholarship
2. Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
3. The University of Tokyo-JUGAS Supplementary Scholarship for Malaysian Nationals
4. The University of Tokyo-JUGAS Supplementary Scholarship for Singaporean Nationals
5. Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) offers scholarships to international students studying in Japan Life in the University
University of Tokyo is not only about academics but they offer students a chance to socialize and get involved in fun activities. The university contains over 450 student organizations, all of which are run by students on campus and they include individual sports, team and voluntary work. Students have a variety of facilities on campus which include restaurants, athletic fields, cafeterias, tennis courts and computer labs among others.
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Application process:
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
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