International Program in Agricultural Development Studies (IPADS)

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
Examination fee (payable only on being shortlisted) US$63 (¥10,000) (1) Examination fee (payable upon being shortlisted): ¥10,000." "Proof of examination fee payment—The details regarding the…
Enrollment (admission) fee US$1,781 (¥282,000) (2) Enrollment fee (payable upon admission): ¥282,000." The website confirms "Admission Fee (One Time Only) ¥282,000 for both…
Tuition (annual, Master's course) US$3,385 (¥535,800)/year (3) Tuition (payable annually): ¥535,800." "At the University of Tokyo, the one-off enrollment fee and annual tuition are…
Other compulsory charges Not published IPADS publishes no other compulsory charge — no student association fee, insurance levy or materials fee is listed in the…

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 of Tokyo dormitory rent Not published IPADS does not publish dormitory rents. It publishes only the dormitory application timeline (apply in June, results late July to…
Health insurance Not published No insurance cost is published by IPADS; the guideline mentions only that "limited health services" are provided to all students.
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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