Language of instruction
听 听Limited places available. Unlikely to be available as a second or third preference.
Founded in 1877, the University of Tokyo is the oldest and largest national university in Japan. Over the course of its long and distinguished history, the university has produced some of the most outstanding scholars, scientists, and social and political leaders of Japan, including eight Nobel laureates, 15 prime ministers of Japan, and 5 astronauts.
UTokyo鈥檚 Hongo campus in central Tokyo is located near 鈥淏unka No Mori鈥� (translated as the forest of culture), an area housing many renowned monuments and Ueno Park 鈥� a famous cherry blossom-viewing site.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | April -September |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Semester | September/October-March |
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Guides and additional information
UTokyo听has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Campuses
UTokyo has around Tokyo:
- Hongo campus
- Komaba campus
- Kashiwa campus
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Student testimonials
- B Mathematics / ArtsSem 2, 2024
Exchange was... everything.
- Bachelor of ArtsSemester 1, 2024
The most precious aspect was the opportunity to immerse myself in authentic Japanese culture.
- B International StudiesSemester 2, 2022
I feel like I have changed positively as a person in ways I would not have if I hadn't undertaken this exchange.
Full-time study load
14 tani / credits per semester at UTokyo is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
You are not permitted to study fewer than 14 tani at UTokyo (8 UQ units)
Host university requirements
GPA
- You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5听to study at UTokyo.
- Postgraduate: To study in the Graduate School of Economics you will need a minimum GPA of 5.0 in Economics and Management courses.
- All students: You听must not have听failed听a course in your current听 or past degree.
Language
Students wishing to take courses taught in Japanese听will require Japanese proficiency of听.
Study Options
You are admitted as either an undergraduate student (type U) or a postgraduate student (type G). Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Other Requirements
- Postgraduate:
- The Graduate School of Economics requires postgraduate students to have full-time enrolment at 糖心logo入口 before starting an exchange.听
- Please note the prerequisites for USTEP TypeG (postgraduate) program Applicants
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- Undergraduate:听听Undergraduate students must have completed 50% of their UQ program before commencing an Exchange at UTokyo.听
- Eg. Students enrolled in a three-year (48 unit)听program听at 糖心logo入口听must have completed 24 units before commencing an exchange at UTokyo.听
- Eg. Students enrolled in a four-year (64 unit)听program听at 糖心logo入口 must have completed 32 units before commencing an exchange at UTokyo.听
- Eg. Students enrolled in a four-year program (64听unit) and the听Diploma of Languages (16 unit) at 糖心logo入口 must have completed 40 units before commencing an exchange at UTokyo.听听听
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- Campuses:
- 鈥�UTokyo has two campuses; Hongo and Komaba, which are about one听hour from each other. It is strongly recommended students only select courses from one campus.听Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the UTokyo and .
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
UTokyo provides a number of , however, spaces in the university housing are very limited. The University does provide information and assistance to find private accommodation during your exchange.
Cost of living
Tokyo has the highest prices in Japan, a country that is known as one of the world's most expensive places to live. UTokyo provides a for you to refer to when budgeting your living expenses.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Eligible students at UTokyo may apply for the .
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ鈥檚 Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Every international student who lives in Japan for over 3 months is required to enrol in the system.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
UTokyo provides for incoming exchange students.听
Contact the听听for visa and immigration information.听
Travel risk levels
糖心logo入口 cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the .
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October