Some amounts are reference figures rather than the final published fees.
Confirm them against the current application guideline before advising on cost.
What the university charges
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Examination (application) fee | ¥10,000 | Examination fee ¥10,000 — 10,000 yen is required for the examination fee at the time of application. Payable by credit card or… |
| Admission (enrollment) fee | ¥282,000 | Enrollment fee ¥282,000"; the General Application Guidelines give "1) Admission Fee 282,000 yen. Paid during the designated… |
| Tuition | ¥535,800/year | Annual tuition ¥535,800"; the General Application Guidelines give "2) Tuition for the first semester 267,900 yen (Annual Amount… |
| Tuition — first semester instalment | ¥267,900 | Tuition for the first semester 267,900 yen, payable during the admission procedures period (scheduled for the deadline of 16… |
| Other compulsory fees | Not published | Neither the Global 30 application guidelines, the General Application Guidelines nor the programme's Tuition and Fees page lists… |
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.
| Item | Estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| University accommodation | Not published | The Global 30 Program site does not publish housing costs or a guaranteed housing offer for admitted students. Residency and… |
| Rent, Tokyo average | ¥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 | ¥105,000/month | JASSO 2023, averaged across Japan and excluding tuition. Tokyo runs above it, mostly on rent. |
Amounts are published by the university in JPY and may change —
confirm them against the current application guideline.
Programme sources (18)
- Living Costs and Expenses — 2023 Lifestyle Survey of Privately-Financed International StudentsJapan Student Services Organization (JASSO) · verified 6 Sep 2026
- Application Guidelines for Master's Global 30 International Admission Program, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo — October 2027 EntryGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions AFTER Enrolling the Program — Global 30 ProgramGlobal 30 Program Office, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Currently Enrolled Students — Global 30 ProgramGlobal 30 Program Office, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Acceptable Standardized Tests Scores for G30IBP and UDA (PDF linked from the G30-IBP course page)Global 30 Program Office, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Admission Programs (IAP) — Graduate School of Engineering, The University of TokyoGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Statistics — Global 30 ProgramGlobal 30 Program Office, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Student activities — Global 30 ProgramGlobal 30 Program Office, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo (English home page)Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Research Fields — Research Areas and Research Outline of the Six Areas, Department of BioengineeringDepartment of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- General Application Guidelines for International Admission Programs, Master's Degree, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo — April / October 2027 EntryGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Bioengineering (IBP) — Global 30 International Admission Program, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of TokyoGlobal 30 Program Office, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Master's Global 30 Special English Course — Global 30 Program, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo (home page)Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Application Procedures for October Entry — Global 30 ProgramGlobal 30 Program Office, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Tuition and Fees — Global 30 ProgramGlobal 30 Program Office, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Requirements for completing the courses — Global 30 ProgramGlobal 30 Program Office, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Scholarships — Global 30 Program (including past records on scholarship recipients secured before arriving in Japan)Global 30 Program Office, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions BEFORE Enrolling the Program — Global 30 ProgramGlobal 30 Program Office, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026