Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC)

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 (examination fee) US$63 (¥10,000) 10,000 yen (Monbukagakusho Scholarship recipients are exempted from paying the Application Fee.)" Payable by credit card. "All…
Entrance Fee (admission fee) US$1,781 (¥282,000) 7. Costs of Admission for Selected Students (as Planned for 2025): 1. Entrance Fee: ¥282,000." "In case there is an amendment of…
Tuition, Master's Program US$3,385 (¥535,800)/year 2. Tuition Fee: ¥267,900 per 6 months (¥535,800 annually). Paid in two six-month instalments. The GSGC FAQ, the Graduate School…
Income tax on the GSGC stipend Not published GSGC scholarship counts as miscellaneous income, and is thus subject to taxation. Students must file their final income tax…

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
Japan National Health Insurance Not published All International Students are required to join the Japan National Health Insurance (Kokumin Kenko Hoken). No amount is…
University dormitory / rented apartments Not published Are there dormitories for GSGC 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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