Graduate Program on Environmental Sciences (GPES)

Life as a student on this programme

Housing

Komaba I Campus and its neighbourhood Komaba is located in the South-West of Tokyo and is a peaceful residential area hosting two University of Tokyo campuses (Komaba I and II).
Accommodation All new international students entering the University of Tokyo on the GPES program may have an opportunity to live in the housing provided…
Support offices on the Komaba campus The programme lists five: the International Students Section (visa maintenance, scholarships, housing, etc.)…
Bringing family Yes, but the University of Tokyo will only provide visa support and housing only for the attending student.

Estimated accommodation and living costs

Support

Getting around Most Todai students commute by train. The nearest station to the Komaba campus is 'Komaba-Todai-mae Station' on the Keio Inokashira Line.
Food on and off campus On campus, the cafeteria offers lunch and dinner at very reasonable prices.
Health care The Komaba Health Service Center provides diagnoses and treatment as well as health counseling by specialists in the areas of internal…
Arrival, visa and insurance International students accepted to the University of Tokyo must fulfill immigration requirements and hold a valid student visa.
Presenting research abroad Twice-yearly departmental travel grants let GPES students present at international conferences…
Student voices The programme publishes first-person accounts.
Japanese in daily life Japanese is not required, but the programme notes a practical benefit: If you have learned some Japanese in advance…
Students with disabilities or special needs The University of Tokyo firmly believes that all students, including students with special needs…
Alumni network Information about the University of Tokyo Alumni Network, including the UTokyo Online Community can be found at the UTokyo Alumni page.
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