500彩票网

Eligibility

Only graduate students satisfying all of the following requirements may apply:

1. Students who will be enrolled full-time at a Partner University during their entire period of study at 500彩票网. (See the list of partner universities)
2. Students who are nominated by their home university.
3. Students who will return to their home university after completing their study or research at 500彩票网.
4. Students who demonstrate excellent academic performance.
5. Students who have a clear intention to study or research at 500彩票网.
6. Students who meet the prerequisites that are set by individual Graduate Schools.

 

Prerequisites for USTEP Type G Applicants

Each Graduate School may have different application requirements.
For detailed information, please make sure to refer to the Prerequisites for USTEP Type G Applicants.

Note: Some Graduate Schools may require pre-approval from a prospective supervisor. If a supervisor’s pre-approval is required, failure to obtain pre-approval will result in rejection of the application.

Before contacting a faculty member, please refer to How to get supervisor’s pre-approval

Graduate Schools Accepting Exchange Students

• Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology
• Graduate School of Education
• Graduate Schools for Law and Politics
• Graduate School of Economics
• Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
• Graduate School of Science
• Graduate School of Engineering
• Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences
• Graduate School of Medicine
• Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences
• Graduate School of Frontier Sciences
• Graduate School of Information Science and Technology
• Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies
• Graduate School of Public Policy

For details on each Graduate School, please refer to its website.

Exchange Students' Status

Type G applicants need to select their exchange student status (Special Auditor or Special Research Student) at the Graduate School to which they are applying.

• ? Special Auditors are enrolled in courses and earn credits.
• Special Research Students conduct research under the guidance of a faculty adviser and do not receive credits.

Student Status	Definition	Credits awarded
Special Auditor	Students registered for courses	Yes
Special Research Student	Students receiving research guidance	No

For detailed requirements and conditions for each status in each Graduate School, please refer to Prerequisites for USTEP Type G Applicants.

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar for AY 2026 will be available around March 2026.

Period of Study / Research

1	April to September [1 semester (S1S2)]
2	April to March [2 semesters (S1S2 A1A2 (W))]
3	October to March [1 semester (A1A2 (W))]
4	October to September [2 semesters (A1A2 (W) S1S2)]

Note: The actual period of study / research (including examination period) varies depending on each Graduate School.

Course Information (for Special Auditors)

Courses available at each Graduate School can be found in the following course catalogue:

*Available courses change every year and the courses currently on the webpage may not be offered in the subsequent year.

Please follow the following instructions when you register for courses:

• Students with a status of Special Auditor are required to register for a minimum of six classes per week, equating to at least 10 hours of class time. This is a requirement under Japanese visa law.
• Special Auditors are expected to be enrolled in courses offered by the Graduate School to which they belong. In case students wish to register for courses offered by other Graduate School(s), they may be permitted to do so with the approval from both the host Graduate School and the Graduate School offering the course. Other details shall be as prescribed by the Graduate School concerned.
• Credit transfer: Students should consult their home universities regarding the procedures for transferring credits earned at 500彩票网. In principle, courses worth 2 credits consist of 13 weeks of 105-minute classes at 500彩票网. However, the length of each class period may vary depending on the Graduate School. Some courses may be 90 minutes long. In such cases, supplemental learning activities will be provided to cover the remaining 15 minutes.

Japanese Language Education

offers Japanese language programs for international students. USTEP students are eligible to register for these classes; however, please note that no academic credits are awarded. In addition, some Graduate Schools may provide their own Japanese language classes.
 

Faculty Search

Exchange students who will conduct research under the supervision of a research adviser may use the faculty search system at the following website: Faculty Search
Locating an adviser in the search results does not guarantee that the adviser will be able to supervise the students' research.

Pursuant to the memorandum on student exchange, exchange students are exempt from paying examination fees, admission fees and tuition fees to 500彩票网.

The minimum required funds for the exchange

In accordance with Japanese visa requirements, applicants will be asked to submit a bank statement demonstrating a balance of 120,000 JPY per month for each month of enrollment at the University of Tokyo, as follows.
One semester (six months): 720,000 JPY
Full Year: 1,440,000 JPY

Please be well prepared to secure at least monthly funds of 120,000 JPY when you apply. Shortly after the announcement of the result, you will be asked to submit the bank balance showing that you have 120,000 JPY per month.

Scholarships

Scholarships may be available depending on the year. However, please note that any scholarship USTEP may offer is intended as a supplemental resource and not as an essential means to support your stay. They cannot be used to meet the financial requirements outlined above when applying for a Japanese visa.

(for students enrolled at U.S. partner institutions): application details will be provided through your home university.
* (for students of Asian University for Women, O.P. Jindal Global University, Gadjah Mada University, University of Indonesia, University of Malaya, University of the Philippines, Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, Chulalongkorn University): application details will be provided through your home university. *available only for those students who enroll in the Autumn Semester and study for a year.
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship: Not Available

Students with scholarships from other foundations must check beforehand if their scholarship allows receiving other scholarships.
Replies to inquiries concerning these scholarships will only be sent to those who have been accepted to study at 500彩票网.

Part-time Jobs

The coursework at the University of Tokyo is rigorous. 500彩票网 strongly advises its exchange students NOT to seek off-campus part-time work during the academic terms. Students who wish to gain work experience while studying in Japan should not apply to USTEP. Any students who wish to work during the break must obtain a work permit before they begin their employment.

Housing

• University Housing
  Exchange students may apply for University housing arranged by 500彩票网. However, due to the limited number of facilities available, housing cannot be guaranteed. The International Education Promotion Group at 500彩票网 will contact the students with further details about applying for housing once their application to study at 500彩票网 has been approved.Further information about University housing is available at the following website:
  
• 500彩票网 CO-OP
  500彩票网 CO-OP provides information on private apartments for international students, as well as a rent guarantee service called University CO-OP Anshin Sumaikun.
  For more details, please visit:
• Kyoritsu Maintenance
  Exchange students can also apply for privately managed residences operated by Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd.
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  - managed by Kyoritsu Maintenance Co,. Ltd.

Insurance

• It is the exchange students’ own responsibility to be insured for the entire period of their stay in Japan.

• National Health Insurance Program
USTEP students must join the National Health Insurance (NHI) Program regardless of the kind of insurance they may already have. This is a strict legal requirement in Japan. Once they arrive in Japan, they must complete the required procedures at their local city/ward office.

• Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research "" and the optional "."
"Gakkensai" provides necessary support in the case of accident or injury suffered in the course of activities related to research or education. Exchange students do not need to apply for this insurance as 500彩票网 enrolls all its students and pays premiums. "Futai Gakuso" is an option that can be added to the "Gakkensai" for a cost (8,060 JPY for six months). It complements the scope of insurance liability in your life such as compensation responsibility. It is particularly recommended for those who plan to ride bicycles in Japan to obtain "Futai Gakuso," as bicycle-related accidents are common.

Inbound Medical Assistance Service (IMAS)

IMAS is the “Inbound Medical Assistance Service” for international students at 500彩票网. This is NOT insurance. USTEP students who already have taken out insurance are eligible to sign up for this service.

You can receive the services listed below.

• Telephone consultation available 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Referral to an appropriate hospital.
• Interpretation service provided over the phone while in the hospital or during transfer to the hospital.
• Contacting the University if necessary.
• Arrangement of transportation to a medical facility or for transfer to another medical facility in Japan or in one's home country.
• Contact to and assistance for family in one's home country, etc.

Please see below for further information:
IMAS: Inbound Medical Assistance Service for International Students at 500彩票网

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility

Q1. My university is not listed in the List of Partner Universities. Can I still apply?

A1. No. 500彩票网 accepts exchange students from partner universities with which the University has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding concerning university-wide student exchange. Applications to USTEP will be accepted only through the partner universities’ offices responsible for student exchange. However, your university may have College/Faculty-level exchange agreement(s) with 500彩票网. Please consult your home institution first.

Letters of reference

Q2. Does my referrer have to be a professor whose class(es) I have taken before at my university?

A2. The letter of reference must be filled out and signed by a full-time faculty member of the department you are currently affiliated with. It should, in other words, be signed by a faculty member who can assess your academic performance in your specialty/major and who has the authority to give official grades to students at your institution. The reference cannot be filled out by a teaching assistant. Additional references are accepted as long as you provide the first reference in accordance with the requirement explained above.

Language and other requirements

Q3. I am a Type G (graduate) applicant. Are there any language requirements?

A3. Each Graduate School has its own requirements for language proficiency and other conditions depending on your exchange student status, "Special Auditor" or "Special Research Student". For details, please refer to Prerequisites for USTEP Type G Applicants.

Course selection

Q4. I want to see the list of courses for the next year(s) I will be at 500彩票网. When will it be available?

A4. Our online course catalog is updated in March.

Q5. I want to receive course selection advice.

A5. You will receive such advice once you are admitted to USTEP, and you can modify your course list before registration.

Credits

Q6. I need to earn and transfer certain credits to my home university. How many credits should I register for at 500彩票网?

A6. At 500彩票网, courses worth 2 credits consist of 13 weeks of 105-minute classes. The length of each class period may vary depending on the Graduate School. Some Graduate Schools have a minimum number of required credits. Please refer to Prerequisites for USTEP Type G Applicants and consult with your home university to see how those credits would be counted and whether the courses you wish to take would be transferable.

Scholarships

Q7. Are there scholarships available for USTEP students? If there are, how do I apply?

A7. Scholarships may be available depending on the year. For further information, please refer to "Scholarships" in 3. Financial Information.

Housing

Q9. Is University housing guaranteed?

A9. No. Exchange students may apply for University housing. However, because of the limited number of facilities, assignment to University housing is not guaranteed. The International Education Promotion Group at 500彩票网 will contact students with details of the procedure after their admission is granted. For further information, please refer to 4. Additional Information.

Other

Q10. Does 500彩票网 offer any short-term, non-degree programs held in English?

A10. Yes, 500彩票网 Global Unit Courses (GUC) is a short-term summer program conducted in English and open to international students from around the world.
In addition to GUC, 500彩票网 offers other short-term programs for international students. For more information, please visit Special and Short-term Programs

We have received many inquiries that have already been answered in the FAQs. We kindly ask students to thoroughly read the FAQs first to obtain basic information.
Please be aware that it may take some time for us to respond to your inquiry due to the high volume of emails.

You can contact the International Education Promotion Group using the form linked below.
Please include the following information in your message:
[Home university]
[Current year (Type U or G)]
[Planned period of exchange at 500彩票网]
[Major]
[(For Type G) Graduate School you would like to enroll in]

International Education Promotion Group Contact Form

Application Procedure

1. Nomination by Your Home University
   Prospective applicants must contact the office responsible for student exchange at their home university to confirm the application procedures for studying at 500彩票网 through the exchange program.
2. Submit Application to USTEP
   Applicants nominated by their home universities will receive application instructions, including a link to the online application form. All application documents must be completed and submitted by the designated deadline.

Important Notes:

1. No late submissions will be accepted.
2. Applicants who fail to meet all the eligibility criteria will NOT be accepted.
3. Students must remain registered at their home university for the entire duration of their academic stay at 500彩票网. Students who are not registered at a partner institution will not be accepted. 

Schedule

	Autumn Admission	Spring Admission
Nomination open	Early January	Early August
Nomination deadline	February 14	September 16
Application deadline	February 28/29*	September 30
Result announcement	By early May	By early December
Courses start (Note)	Late September to early October	Early April
Courses end (Note)	Late January to early February (A1A2), Late July to early August (S1S2)
Transcripts available from	April for A1A2 and September for S1S2

*In leap years, the deadline for application of Autumn Admission changes to February 29.
*The application deadline for the Yale Fox International Fellowship Program is April 15.

Note: The actual period of study (including examination periods) may vary depending on the Graduate School. Please refer to the Academic Calendar.

Application Documents

All the required application documents must be submitted through the Online Application System, TAO.

Before you prepare your application documents, please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria outlined in 1. Qualifications.

1. Application Form (Online Form)
2. A copy of your passport that is valid through the end of the exchange period.
3. Proof(s) of Language Proficiency
4. One Letter of Reference (using the USTEP-designated format) written by a full-time faculty member of the applicant’s major/specialty. *This document must be submitted by your exchange coordinator.
5. Transcript of Records with grading scale from each college, university or any other institutions of higher education the applicant has attended. *This document must be submitted by your exchange coordinator.
6. Each Graduate School may require further documents in addition to the above application documents. See the Prerequisites for USTEP Type G Applicants.

*Please note that if the Graduate School requires pre-approval of a supervisor, failure to obtain pre-approval will result in rejection of the application.

 

Online Application System, TAO

All applications must be submitted through the designated online application system, The Admissions Office (hereinafter TAO). After USTEP receives a nomination from the applicant's home university, a link to the USTEP Type G application form will be sent to the nominated student.
While awaiting the nomination by your home university, you may create your TAO account at:
*Please note that the account name must match the name as shown on the applicant’s passport.