Some amounts are reference figures rather than the final published fees.
Confirm them against the current application guideline before advising on cost.
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
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application (examination) fee | US$63 (¥10,000) | Application fee: 10,000 yen (As of 2026, subject to change). Must be paid between November 1 and December 9, 2026, before… |
| Enrollment fee | US$1,781 (¥282,000) | Enrollment fee: 282,000 yen" (As of 2026, subject to change). "All fees will be waived for MEXT (Monbukagakusho) scholarship… |
| Annual tuition — M.A. program | US$3,385 (¥535,800)/year | Annual Tuition (As of 2026, subject to change) — M.A. program: 535,800 yen. The 520,800 yen figure published alongside it… |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Amounts are published by the university in JPY and may change —
confirm them against the current application guideline.
Programme sources (14)
- Living Costs and Expenses — 2023 Lifestyle Survey of Privately-Financed International StudentsJapan Student Services Organization (JASSO) · verified 6 Sep 2026
- September 2027 Entry — Application Guidelines for M.A. Program / Ph.D. Program, Graduate Program on Global Society, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo (12 pages)Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- GSP 2026 S Semester Course Listing (categories, course titles, instructors, course objectives and overview)Graduate Program on Global Society, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- GSP — Recent Master's Thesis Titles (AY2021–AY2025)Graduate Program on Global Society, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate Degree Programs Offered in English — The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Programs offered entirely in English — Graduate Programs in English at Komaba (GPEAK): GSP・GPESGraduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- GSP — Admissions (Application, Results, FAQ)Graduate Program on Global Society, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- GSP — About (Concept, Steps, Staff, Links)Graduate Program on Global Society, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- GSP — Courses: Curriculum Guidelines (Outline of the Curriculum; Core Courses; Research Workshops; Elective Courses; Credits and Other Requirements for Degree)Graduate Program on Global Society, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- GSP — Home (programme statement, News and Events)Graduate Program on Global Society, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate Program on Global Society — programme brochure (2 pages)Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate Program on Global Society Admission Results for September 2026 Entry (with September 2025, 2024 and 2023 entry results)Graduate Program on Global Society, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate School — The University of Tokyo, Komaba (GPEAK service counters; [Important] notice on GSP core-course credits)Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Guidance Material for the GPEAK (GSP/GPES) — Academic Handbook, S Semester 2026 (registration information, completion requirements, Master's Thesis Guidelines, course listings) (36 pages)Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026