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 (at the time of online application) — 10,000 yen". "You must make payment of 10,000 yen by credit card by the… |
| Admission (entrance) fee | ¥282,000 | Entrance Fee — 282,000 yen (as of 2026)"; the General Application Guidelines give "1) Admission Fee 282,000 yen, payable during… |
| Tuition (master's) | ¥535,800/year | Annual Tuition Fee — 535,800 yen (Master) (as of 2026)". The General Application Guidelines give "2) Tuition for the first… |
| Tuition — first semester instalment | ¥267,900 | Tuition for the first semester 267,900 yen, payable during the admission procedures period. |
| Other compulsory fees | Not published | Neither the IME Prospectus nor the General Application Guidelines publishes any compulsory fee beyond the examination fee,… |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Postage for the paper application package | Not published | IME uniquely requires a paper application package to reach Tokyo by international courier — Please send all the required… |
| University of Tokyo lodges (dormitories) | Not published | The IME schedule includes "On-line application for The UT lodges" after the results announcement and links to the Office of… |
| 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 (24)
- Living Costs and Expenses — 2023 Lifestyle Survey of Privately-Financed International StudentsJapan Student Services Organization (JASSO) · verified 6 Sep 2026
- General Application Guidelines for International Admission Programs, Master's Degree — April / October 2027 EntryGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Admission Programs (IAP) — Graduate School of EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Contact us — IME Graduate Program OfficeIME Graduate Program, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate Degree Programs Offered in EnglishThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Curriculum & Lectures — IME Graduate ProgramIME Graduate Program, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Academic Staff List — IME Graduate ProgramIME Graduate Program, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Tuition and FeesThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Japanese Language Class, School of EngineeringSchool of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tokyo (including the RESEARCH CONTENTS page https://www2.mech.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/study/?lang=en and…Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- About — Department of Electrical Engineering and Information SystemsDepartment of Electrical Engineering and Information Systems, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- About Department — Department of Materials EngineeringDepartment of Materials Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Prospectus for 2027 — International Multidisciplinary Engineering Graduate ProgramIME Graduate Program, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (including https://www.aerospace.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/faculty/index.php and https://www.aerospace.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/introduction.php)Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- What is Chemsys? — Department of Chemical System Engineering (including the laboratory list https://www.chemsys.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/lab/laboratory/?lang=en)Department of Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Admission — Department of Precision Engineering, IME section (TOEFL/IELTS and GRE cut-off scores)Department of Precision Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Overview — Department of Precision EngineeringDepartment of Precision Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- HOME — International Multidisciplinary Engineering Graduate ProgramIME Graduate Program, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Message — Welcome Message from the Chair of the IME Graduate ProgramIME Graduate Program, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAM — Requirements for the Degree of Master of Engineering (IME)IME Graduate Program, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Eligibility for Master Corse (for 2027 application)IME Graduate Program, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Requirements for Eligibility — Additional conditions and regulations regarding the MEXT ScholarshipIME Graduate Program, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- SUBMISSION CHECKLIST: 2027 Spring/ Autumn Enrolment — Course IME Graduate ProgramGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Reference for GRE submissionIME Graduate Program, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026