Global Science Course (GSC) — Undergraduate Transfer Program

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 US$63 (¥10,000) You are required to pay a non-refundable application fee (10,000 Japanese Yen + processing fee) online and then upload the…
Processing fee on the application fee payment Not published The Apply page states the fee is "10,000 Japanese Yen + processing fee" but does not publish the amount of the processing fee.
Admission fee US$1,781 (¥282,000) Admission Fee — 282,000 JPY — One-time payment (September). Matches the university-wide admission fee of ¥282,000 for…
Annual tuition fee as published on the GSC Cost & Aid page US$3,385 (¥535,800)/year Tuition Fee (annual) — 535,800 JPY — Two installments per year (November and May). This figure conflicts with the University of…
Annual tuition fee — university-wide undergraduate rate US$4,061 (¥642,960)/year The University of Tokyo's Admission Fee and Tuition page lists the annual tuition fee for the Undergraduate student category as…
Utilities and internet in the arranged accommodation Not published Please note that it is the student's responsibility to pay for any other fees such as utilities and internet. No amount or…

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-arranged accommodation — monthly rent US$0 (¥0)/month the University will arrange housing with fully supported monthly rent for GSC students (for up to two consecutive years). The…
National Health Insurance Not published International students who are staying in Japan for more than three months are required to enroll in the National Health…
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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