University of Tokyo

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   The short answer

   The University of Tokyo is a public research university in Tokyo, Japan. It suits students who want a large, research-focused university with an established international presence in one of Japan’s main academic centres.

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   What you can study

   The university is a research university, so it is best suited to students looking for research-led study rather than a narrow vocational college route. No subject list or programme catalogue is given here; check the official website for the current undergraduate and graduate offerings.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the programme-specific entry requirements, document list, deadlines, and whether the course they want is taught in English or Japanese. The university’s admissions office is the right place to confirm eligibility, required tests, and any country-specific instructions.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is published at JPY 640,000 to JPY 860,000. Living costs in Tokyo can be high, so budget separately for housing, food, transport, insurance, and course materials, and confirm any programme-specific fees with the admissions office.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has 4,000 international students, which suggests a substantial international community. The key practical questions to settle before applying are the language of instruction for the chosen programme, visa requirements, housing options, and the exact documents needed for admission; confirm each on the official website.

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   How it compares

   Among Japan’s 571 universities, the University of Tokyo stands out as a public research university with a large student body and a strong international profile. Its QS world rank of 32 also places it in a different range from many domestic institutions, so it is a realistic target for students who want a research-intensive environment in Tokyo.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.