Masters of Public Policy 

at University of Tokyo, Tokyo

The University of Tokyo deadline for international students is Jan 1, 2027,  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. 

Yes, UTokyo requires its students to demonstrate decent proficiency of verbal & written English, & therefore does accept popular language test scores like IELTS & TOEFL into consideration.

The minimum IELTS requirement varies for different courses, however, given below are the general scores deemed acceptable for admission by the institute:

Yes, getting the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology of Japan (MEXT) scholarship can be hard to secure.

The scholarship includes full coverage of tuition fees, a monthly stipend, & also covers the fare of a round-trip via plane, among some other benefits.

The scholarship is very competitive, with thousands of eligible students applying, & requires students to demonstrate a near perfect academic record in past education & clearance of some further tests.

To know more, check out: MEXT Scholarship for Indian Students

Yes, the University of Tokyo accept applications from India. As per the official data, over 28,000 students are currently studying at the University of Tokyo, Of total, more than 4,000 students are international. Students can check the University of Tokyo enrollment statistics below:

¥642,960 (INR 3.8 L) per year for UG, ¥520,800-¥535,800 (INR 3.1 L-INR 3.17 L) per year for PG and ¥804,000 (INR 4.76 L) for Law School 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.

As per the selected student profiles, the GPA score obtain by them is 3 or above on 4 scale. Students have to aim high GPA to get selected in the University of Tokyo. The university select students with high GPA, test scores, and English language requirements.

Yes, the University of Tokyo is committed to providing students the best possible support over the course of their educational journey, & as a result offers a number of financial aids that cover their tuition fees both partially & completely.

Listed below are some popular scholarships offered by the institute:

·      MEXT Scholarship

·      MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students

·      University of Tokyo Fellowships

·      University Scholarship for PEAK students

UTokyo is considered by many as the best university in Japan. The Tokyo University rankings have only improved in the last 3 years. Given below is how the UTokyo rankings have changed between 2024 and 2026.

Source: Times Higher Education

PEAK is the collective name for the 4-year undergraduate degree programs at the University of Tokyo delivered entirely in English. Currently, there are two different courses of study available; the International Program on Japan in East Asia, and the Internationa Program on Environmental Sciences. Both of these programs are interdisciplinary degree programs consisting of two years of liberal arts study in the Junior Division and two years of specialisation in the Senior Division

The Tokyo University Japan has consistently maintained its spot among the best universities in the world, in the last few years. This remains the case for 2026 as well. The UTokyo QS Ranking 2026 is #36 in the world.

It is the #1 ranked university in Japan, and is popular among students for its Engineering, Architecture, Medicine, and Nursing programs.