University of Tokyo

Tohoku and UTokyo rank among the top 3 universities in Japan. Both carry a strong global reputation and come with affordable tuition. The choice of which is better depends on what a student is looking for.

Tohoku University is better for Indian students who want:

• Lower tuition and living costs
• quality English-taught STEM programs
• Quieter, more focused academic environment

Uni Tokyo is better for Indian students interested in:

• Better global reputation
• Bigger alumni network
• Vibrant metropolitan lifestyle

Students who fail to pay their tution fees on time at UTokyo may get their enrollment at the university removed. This means losing the student status and the Japan student visa.

Students are often put on a grace period if they fail to make the payment by the specified fee payment deadline. Failure to pay the same during the grace period can lead to the cancellation of registration.

Students can apply for a tuition fee deferral to postpone the tuition payment. Contact your school/faculty at UTokyo to know more.

Yes, students can change their course/major at UTokyo. However, the process varies for both UG and PG students. At UG level,  changing a programme usually requires students to pass a internal transfer exam and interview.

Changing a major at the PG level is usually not allowed. Students need to withdraw and then reapply to their new PG program.

Yes, students can combine different scholarships at UTokyo. However, it depends entirely on the terms and conditions set by the scholarship providers.

Students are generally not permitted to recieve any other scholarship or financial aid that serves a similiar purpose to the MEXT scholarship. However, students can stack a tution fee exemption with a monthly stipend or private scholarship.

Check the T&Cs for each scholarship before applying.

Deadline to apply for UTokyo scholarships vary as per the specific scholarship program. Mentioned below are the scholarship application period as per the intake for some popular Uni Tokyo Scholarships for Indian students:

The MEXT Scholarship accepts application between late April and mid-May each year.

To enroll at UTokyo you need to meet the eligibility requirements of the Japanese education system. As per it, student to have spent 16 years in schooling to enroll in a Masters degree and 18 years for PhD. If you don't meet the requirement refer to official website of University of Tokyo and follow the steps suggested there 

While not mandatory, GRE scores are strongly recommended for some graduate programs at the University of Tokyo. Each course can have a different policy on GRE test scores so check the same before applying

Yes University of Tokyo acceptance rate stands around 36 % meaning out of every 100 candidates who apply upto 36 will  be accepted. This makes it hard to get into the university as little over one fifth of applicants will be admitted

No students cant apply to more than one programme at Univeristy of Tokyo. If you want to apply to a programme froma notehr department you should withdraw your current application 

Yes even if you don't have valid passport and youre worried about what to write in field of passport name you can write your officially registered name registered in census register or provide some other proof of citizenship for India to Univeristy of Tokyo.