Language of instruction
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’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–late July / early August |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Semester | September–January/February |
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)
Student testimonials
- Bachelor of ArtsSemester 1, 2024
- 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 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.
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 UTokyo course 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
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
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)
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)
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)