Welcome to UTokyo
About the University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) is a leading research and higher education institution in Japan. As one of the best universities in the world, our mission is to provide students with a rich, varied academic environment and contribute to society through our research. Since our foundation as Japan’s first national university in 1877, we have nurtured minds that have gone on to explore space, win Nobel Prizes and expand the frontiers of human knowledge across the arts and sciences.
Founded in 1877, the University of Tokyo is the oldest and largest of Japan’s national universities.
Exemplifying the ideals of excellence and diversity, UTokyo serves as a forum for educational and research activities carried out at a wide array of locations, including the three core campuses of Hongo, Komaba and Kashiwa.
Education and Research
The University of Tokyo’s greatest strength lies in its people. Thanks to our world-class educators and pioneering researchers, the discoveries made on our campuses today will benefit society tomorrow. UTokyo is a place where outstanding students and researchers come together to cultivate skills and knowledge.
Global
The University of Tokyo’s educational and research activities span across the entire world. Actively pursuing exchanges with overseas universities and welcoming a number of international students, UTokyo supports a high degree of individual mobility among students, researchers and staff. The University of Tokyo has been and will continue to be a research hub for international excellence.
Alumni
UTokyo is proud of our talented alumni, who across the generations have given back to society in a variety of fields with their notable accomplishments.
History
The merging of Tokyo Kaisei School and Tokyo Medical School created the four Faculties of Law, Science, Letters and Medicine, which came together with a university preparatory school to form the University of Tokyo in 1877. From these beginnings, the University continued to merge with many different schools specializing in various fields, thereby growing into a comprehensive research university.
Currently, the University comprises 10 Faculties, 15 Graduate Schools and numerous research institutes, as well as facilities associated with them, such as the University of Tokyo Hospital.
Chronology
Chronology
Global
The University of Tokyo’s educational and research activities span across the entire world. Actively pursuing exchanges with overseas universities and welcoming a number of international students, UTokyo supports a high degree of individual mobility among students, researchers and staff. The University of Tokyo has been and will continue to be a research hub for international excellence.
Why Japan?
Japan, a land of natural rural beauty, expansive modern cities, and lively ancient traditions. Why not explore its wonders for yourself?
Why Japan?
Why Tokyo?
The capital of Japan and home of UTokyo. See what exciting experiences this diverse and multifaceted city has to offer!
Why Tokyo?
Explore Our Campuses
Three core campuses, each with its own history and style.
Explore Our Campuses
