QS World Ranking
#28
Acceptance Rate
34%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$6,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#5
Tokyo
Application Deadline
November 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
28,000
students
International Students
9%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Japan's most prestigious university, offering English-language programs with Japanese government scholarships.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
PEAK program offers English-language admission. Japanese government MEXT scholarships available.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of Tokyo
Acceptance Rate
34%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
November 1
Instruction Language
English/Japanese
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$6,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via PEAK program (English-language bachelor's) by November
- SAT 1400+ or ACT 31+ or IB 38+ (PEAK program)
- TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.0+ (PEAK is English-language)
- Personal statement and academic essays required
- MEXT scholarship application (separate) — covers tuition and monthly stipend
- Very competitive — approximately 30–60 seats in PEAK per year
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Japanese academic year begins in April.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/Japanese
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$6,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- November 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 34%
- QS Best Student City (Tokyo)
- #5 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓MEXT Scholarship
- ✓PEAK Program Scholarship
- ✓Todai Fellowship
Cost of Living — Tokyo, Japan
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,280
vs. avg US college student
33% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Tokyo is surprisingly affordable for a world capital. Convenience store meals are cheap and quality. Train system is excellent.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of Tokyo as a US Student
University of Tokyo is located in Tokyo, Japan and is ranked #28in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Arts & Humanities, and more. Instruction is offered in English/Japanese. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$6,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 34%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of November 1. Scholarships available include the MEXT Scholarship.