Masters in Economics 

at University of Tokyo, Tokyo

International students need to pay admission fee along with the tuition fee to the University of Tokyo. The admission fee is paid one time only at the time of admission. Payment can be made by wire transfer or credit card. Below is provided the admission fee for various students categories. 

General requirements for international students to get into Tokyo University are given as follows: 

• Grades in school
• Proficiency in English language
• Statement of Purpose
• Scores from any standardized test taken by applicants in their home country
• Short Essay
• Interview

The University of Tokyo deadline for international students is Jan 1, 2026,  for undergraduate admission. For admission to the graduate program, the University of Tokyo admission deadline vary most of the graduate programs.

Note: The University of Tokyo recommends students to submit respective applications, as early as possible, at-least 2-3 months in advance. 

The Tokyo University cost for Indian students enrolled in higher studies at Uni of Tokyo is: ¥642,960 (INR 3.8 L) per year for undergraduate, ¥520,800-¥535,800 (INR 3.1 L-INR 3.17 L) per year for graduate and ¥804,000 (INR 4.76 L) per year for School of Law students.

Note: These are only tuition costs, and students may also incure some additional costs such as admisisons fees, books and supplies, and some other costs. Refer the University of Tokyo Fees section, for the same. 

Tokyo University application fee is ¥5,000 (approx INR 3k).

Students are advised to submit the fee as part of respective applications, & the fee is non-refundable.

Further, students can also expect some other fees such as an exam fee in the range ¥ 4,000-¥ 23,000 (INR 1.8 K-INR 13.7 K), depending on the course being pursued.

We have provided below the general admission requirements for undergraduate and graduate admission at Tokyo University:

University of Tokyo Undergraduate Admission Requirements

• Submit your official high school transcripts
• Meet the English language proficiency test requirements
• Additional test scores for ACT/SAT (optional)
• Submit two letters of recommendation

University of Tokyo Graduate Admission Requirements

• Must complete a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Meet the English language proficiency test requirements
• Additional test scores for GMAT/GRE
• A Resume?
• Provide Two Letters of Recommendation
• The university also asks you to submit Two Essays

Indian students seeking admission to the University of Tokyo can follow steps mentioned below to submit their applications to the University of Tokyo: 

• Create an account on the University of Tokyo Application portal
• Submit the University of Tokyo application fee
• Submit the online application form
• Collect and upload all essential documents and fill all mandatory fields
• Submit the form via mail
• If required, register for the University of Tokyo Entrance Exam 
• Pay the specified University of Tokyo Entrance Exam Fee
• Track the status of your application
• Accept the admission offer and apply for a Japan study visa

University of Tokyo graduates are known to possess in-depth knowledge of their respective areas of studies.

The institute offers courses across a number of industry relevant streams, with the likes of Engineering, Education, Business Development, Operations & Research all employing graduates from the University of Tokyo.

The table below gives a detailed breakdown of the top industries:

Yes, the University of Tokyo, forms part of the best universities in Japan, and offers an ideal alternative to the Ivy League universities in USA, offering quality education at affordable costs, and also boasts a much healthier comparison rate. 

Uni Tokyo offers a friendly study environment, with access to quality research facilties and job opportunities from a number of top companies, including Mitsubishi and Accenture, among others. 

Both Uni Tokyo and Harvard are part of the best universities worldwide, and each has its share of pros and cons. The table below gives a detailed comparison of the two universities's pros and cons: