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Tokyo Metropolitan University

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Tokyo Metropolitan University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Tokyo Metropolitan University is a public research university in Hachioji, Tokyo. It suits students who want a public university in Japan and are comfortable confirming programme details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    Tokyo Metropolitan University is a public research university. A programme catalogue is not provided here, so confirm the available subjects and degrees on the university website.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university website for the current application route, entry requirements, documents, and deadlines. The admissions office is the place to confirm whether there are programme-specific requirements for applicants from abroad.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Tokyo can be significant, so budget separately for housing, transport, food, and other day-to-day expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. Also check visa requirements, accepted qualifications, application deadlines, and whether your chosen programme has extra language or document requirements.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Tokyo Metropolitan University sits within a very large higher-education system. As a public research university in Tokyo, it may suit applicants who want a public institution in the capital and are prepared to verify programme and admissions details directly.

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.

Questions about Tokyo Metropolitan University

What type of university is Tokyo Metropolitan University?

It is a public research university.

Where is Tokyo Metropolitan University located?

It is in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan.

What country is Tokyo Metropolitan University in?

Japan.

How many universities are in Japan?

571.

Overview

Tokyo Metropolitan University , often referred to as TMU, is a public research university in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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