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 | 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 | ¥282,000 | 1) Admission Fee 282,000 yen." Paid during the designated admission procedures period. "The payment amount is an estimate. After… |
| Tuition | ¥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 | ¥267,900 | Tuition for the first semester 267,900 yen, payable during the admission procedures period. |
| Other compulsory fees | Not published | Neither the UBE-UPN/ENV guidelines nor the General Application Guidelines lists any compulsory fee beyond the examination fee,… |
| Living expenses (guidance figure, not a fee) | ¥150,000/month | We recommend that students have at least around JPY150,000 per month as living expenses. This is the Graduate School of… |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Health Insurance and student insurance | Not published | All international students who stay in Japan for longer than three months are designated as 'mid-to-long-term residents', and… |
| University dormitory | Not published | The department directs students to "OSTA, the online dormitory application system for the University of Tokyo" but publishes no… |
| 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 (23)
- Living Costs and Expenses — 2023 Lifestyle Survey of Privately-Financed International StudentsJapan Student Services Organization (JASSO) · verified 6 Sep 2026
- Application Guidelines for Master's Course of the Graduate Program for International Students in Urban and Environmental Studies (UBE-UPN/ENV) — For October 2027 Entry (page footer code…Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- FAQ — Department of Urban EngineeringDepartment of Urban 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
- Guidance Information — FINANCE: PRIOR TO arrival in JapanGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo (T-cens Guidance Information for International Admission… · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Guidance Information — FINANCE: FOLLOWING ENROLMENT at the Graduate School of EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo (T-cens Guidance Information for International Admission… · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Guidance Information — APPLY: Language RequirementsGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo (T-cens Guidance Information for International Admission… · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate Degree Programs Offered in EnglishThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Admission Fee and Tuition — The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Educational Resources — Department of Urban EngineeringDepartment of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Voice of International Students — Department of Urban EngineeringDepartment of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Japanese Language Class — Department of Urban Engineering (Closing Message)Department of Urban 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
- Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)Asian Development Bank · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Admission Programs — Graduate School of EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Successful Applicants — Graduate School of EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Admissions Information — Department of Urban Engineering, The University of TokyoDepartment of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Outline of Department of Urban EngineeringDepartment of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Education of DUEDepartment of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Lectures, Fieldwork & StudioDepartment of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Timetable of LecturesDepartment of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Research Units — Department of Urban EngineeringDepartment of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Introduction — Department of Urban EngineeringDepartment of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026