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 |
|---|---|---|
| Examination (application) fee | US$63 (¥10,000) | 10,000 yen is required as the examination fee. Payment must be made by credit card or China Union Pay. Payment fees are the… |
| Admission (entrance) fee | US$1,781 (¥282,000) | 1) Admission Fee 282,000 yen." Paid during the designated admission procedures period. "The payment amount is an estimate. After… |
| Tuition | US$3,385 (¥535,800)/year | 2) Tuition for the first semester 267,900 yen (Annual Amount 535,800 yen)." "The payment amount is an estimate. After enrollment… |
| Tuition — first semester instalment | US$1,692 (¥267,900) | Tuition for the first semester 267,900 yen, payable during the admission procedures period. |
| Other compulsory fees | Not published | Neither the course guideline nor the General Application Guidelines lists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University accommodation | Not published | The course guideline and the department pages publish no dormitory names, costs or eligibility. Accommodation belongs to the… |
| 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 —
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Programme sources (17)
- Living Costs and Expenses — 2023 Lifestyle Survey of Privately-Financed International StudentsJapan Student Services Organization (JASSO) · verified 6 Sep 2026
- Application Guideline for International Admission Program in Resilience Engineering — 2027 October Enrollment, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management, Graduate School of Engineering…Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- About Graduate Schools — School of Engineering, The University of TokyoSchool of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate Degree Programs Offered in EnglishThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Tuition and FeesThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Successful Applicants — Graduate School of EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Admission Program in Resilience Engineering 2027 — programme overview (published by the partner Department of Systems Innovation for the joint programme)Department of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Scholarships for privately financed international students — Office of International Students, School of EngineeringOffice of International Students, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Career of Our Students — Department of Nuclear Engineering and ManagementDepartment of Nuclear Engineering and Management, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 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
- Admission Information for International Students — Department of Nuclear Engineering and ManagementDepartment of Nuclear Engineering and Management, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Special Graduate Program in Resilience Engineering — Department of Nuclear Engineering and ManagementDepartment of Nuclear Engineering and Management, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Education Curriculum — Department of Nuclear Engineering and ManagementDepartment of Nuclear Engineering and Management, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Education Lectures — Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management (course composition and course lists)Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Research — Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management (four research areas)Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Introduction — Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management (message from the department chair, department aims)Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Admission Programs — Graduate School of Engineering (course table listing entry cycles and guideline PDFs)Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026