University of Tokyo
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Tokyo
Japan
University of Tokyo exchange website
Language of instruction
English
Japanese
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’s Hongo campus in central Tokyo is located near “Bunka No Mori” (translated as the forest of culture), an area housing many renowned monuments and Ueno Park – 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 |
View the UTokyo academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
UTokyo has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Campuses
UTokyo has multiple campuses around Tokyo:
- Hongo campus
- Komaba campus
- Kashiwa campus
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
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Student testimonials
B Mathematics / Arts
Sem 2, 2024
Exchange was... everything. - Jian Hong - University of Tokyo
Bachelor of Arts
Semester 1, 2024
The most precious aspect was the opportunity to immerse myself in authentic Japanese culture. - Sebastian - University of Tokyo
B International Studies
Semester 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 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 must not have failed a course in your current or past degree.
Language\ Students wishing to take courses taught in Japanese will require Japanese proficiency of level N1 or higher.
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 UQ before starting an exchange.
- Please note the prerequisites for USTEP TypeG (postgraduate) program Applicants here\
- Undergraduate: Undergraduate students must have completed 50% of their UQ program before commencing an Exchange at UTokyo.
- Eg. Students enrolled in a three-year (48 unit) program at UQ must have completed 24 units before commencing an exchange at UTokyo.
- Eg. Students enrolled in a four-year (64 unit) program at UQ must have completed 32 units before commencing an exchange at UTokyo.
- Eg. Students enrolled in a four-year program (64 unit) and the Diploma of Languages (16 unit) at UQ must have completed 40 units before commencing an exchange at UTokyo. \
- Campuses:
- UTokyo has two campuses; Hongo and Komaba, which are about one hour from each other. It is strongly recommended students only select courses from one campus. 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 UTokyocourse catalogue for TypeU (undergraduate) program and course catalogue for TypeG (postgraduate) program.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database 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
Undergraduate
Agriculture
Business administration
Chemistry and biochemistry
Computer science
Economics
English literature
Environmental studies
German
International relations
Japanese
Law
Linguistics
Mathematics and statistics
Peace and conflict studies
Philosophy
Physics
Political science
Sociology
Postgraduate
Aerospace engineering
Anthropology
Biological sciences
Biomedical engineering
Biomedical science
Chemical engineering
Chemistry and biochemistry
Civil engineering
Communication, digital media and PR
Computer engineering
Computer science
Development
Earth and Geographical Sciences
Economics
Electrical engineering
Environmental engineering
Environmental studies
Geotechnical engineering
International relations
Law
Materials engineering
Mathematics and statistics
Mechanical engineering
Microbiology
Peace and conflict studies
Physics
Political science
Public policy
Water and Marine engineering
Academic restrictions
Study Load Restrictions\ Students are unable to enrol in a full-time study load in the following disciplines, however, enrolment in one or two courses may be possible:
- Law (UG & PG)/Business Administration(UG Only) / Economics (UG Only)
- Aerospace Engineering (PG Only) / Biomedical Engineering(PG Only) / Electrical Engineering(PG Only)
- Communications(PG Only) / English Literature / International Relations (UG Only) / Peace and Conflict Studies (UG Only) / Sociology
- Linguistics / German / Japanese
- Agriculture / Computer Science (UG Only) / Microbiology (PG Only) / Physics(UG Only)
Course Restrictions\ Full course restrictions can be found on the UTokyo Exchange Fact Sheet (see Guides and additional information on the overview tab) and on the UTokyo Exchange website.
- Undergraduate (Type U) students:
- Undergraduate students cannot register in courses of graduate schools.
- Full-time Japanese language study is unavailable.
- Type U students are not allowed to participate in practical work such as laboratory work, design studio work, etc. \
- Postgraduate (Type G) students:
- There are specific prerequisites for postgraduate exchange applicants.
- Full-time Japanese language study is unavailable.
Disciplines/Faculties Restrictions\ The following are not open to exchange students at UTokyo:
- Medicine and Pharmacy
Additional academic information
Study Option Details\ Students will participate in the UTokyo University-wide STudent Exchange Program (USTEP). You will be admitted as either an undergraduate student (type U) or a postgraduate student (type G).
Undergraduate (Type U) students:
- Courses offered in Type U can be found in the Course Catalogue for Type U students.
- Type U students are eligible to take Japanese language courses from Global Komaba(at Komaba Campus), or JLCSE (at Hongo Campus, offered by the School of Engineering).
Postgraduate (Type G) students:
- Students are expected to enrol in courses from the Graduate School to which they are admitted. If students wish to take one or more courses outside their school of admission, approval must be sought from both relevant graduate schools at UTokyo.
- Courses offered in Type G can be found through the UTokyo online course catalogue.
- Type G students are eligible to take Japanese language classes (non-credit bearing) called General Course from the Center for Japanese Language Education.
UTokyo also offers a one-year-long "Global Japan Studies Program", students who complete this program will be issued a "Certificate of Completion".
Campuses:\ UTokyo has two campuses; Hongo and Komaba, which are about one hour from each other. It is strongly recommended students only select courses from one campus.
- Komaba Campus:Courses offered by the College of Arts and Sciences (course codes starting with 08).
- Hongo Campus: Courses offered by most other faculties.
There are exceptions to the general campus offerings, so students should carefully check where each course is offered.
Additional Academic Resources\ UTokyo has online resources to help navigate their academic policies:
- Graduate school information
- UTokyo offers a Course Numbering guide.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
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Accommodation
UTokyo provides a number of accommodation options, 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 list of the average expenses 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 JASSO Scholarship.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (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 National Health Insurance (NHI) system.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
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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 visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Consulate General of Japan for visa and immigration information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (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 Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange