Graduate Program in Sustainability Science (GPSS)

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

What the university charges

FeeAmountNotes
Application screening fee ¥30,000 JPY 30,000", paid through the Online Application Site. "No screening fee is required for foreign national applicants who are…
Admission (entrance) fee ¥282,000 Admission fee: JPY 282,000" (2027 academic year planned amount). "Please note that the fees are subject to change. If fees are…
Tuition ¥535,800/year Tuition for First Semester: JPY 267,900 (annual tuition JPY 535,800) — 2027 academic year planned amount, billed by semester.…
English test fees, document translation, certificate issuance Not published Not published as a figure. Applicants must obtain a TOEFL-iBT or IELTS Academic score at their own cost, request an electronic…

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
International Lodge, Kashiwa Lodge — single room for international students ¥53,800/month Not guaranteed. The Housing Office states The number of rooms in UTokyo's accommodations is limited. On average, 15%～30% of…
Kashiwanoha International Village (KIV) — GSFS's own furnished housing ¥59,200/month The combined monthly figures are arithmetic totals of the separately published rent and maintenance components. Room availability…
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.

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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