UTokyo College of Design

Some amounts are reference figures rather than the final published fees. Confirm them against the current application guideline before advising on cost.

Programme costs

JPY USD

Approximate, at the rate of 14 Oct 2026, rounded to the nearest US dollar. Published JPY amounts are shown in brackets and are the amounts you will be charged.

What the university charges

FeeAmountNotes
Application fee Not published No fee is published for this programme.
Admission fee US$1,781 (¥282,000) Current UTokyo rate; the September 2027 figure is confirmed in the application guidelines.
Tuition US$4,061 (¥642,960)/year Current UTokyo rate as of April 2025; the September 2027 figure is confirmed in the guidelines.
Gap Term language classes Not published Optional. A fee applies; the amount is not published.

Estimated cost of living in Tokyo

These are estimated living costs in Tokyo, not fees charged by The University of Tokyo. Actual spending varies by housing choice and lifestyle.

ItemEstimateNotes
University dormitory (MIV) — compulsory in year 1 US$556 (¥88,000)/month All 100 first-year students live here.
Travel to Japan Not published No cost is published. One-way travel expenses to Japan are covered for need-based scholarship recipients coming from outside…
Rent, Tokyo average US$360 (¥57,000)/month JASSO's 2023 survey of privately financed international students. The average across Japan is 41,000 — Tokyo is the most expensive place to rent.
Food Not published Counted inside the monthly total below. JASSO does not publish a separate Tokyo figure for food.
Commuting Not published Counted inside the monthly total below. Rent falls with distance from campus and the commute costs more, so the two move against each other.
Total living costs US$663 (¥105,000)/month JASSO 2023, averaged across Japan and excluding tuition. Tokyo runs above it, mostly on rent.

Accommodation options and how to apply

Amounts are published by the university in JPY and may change — confirm them against the current application guideline.
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