Graduate Program for International Students in Urban and Environmental Studies (UBE-UPN/ENV)

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 (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 UBE-UPN/ENV guidelines nor the General Application Guidelines lists any compulsory fee beyond the examination fee,…
Living expenses (guidance figure, not a fee) US$948 (¥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.

ItemEstimateNotes
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 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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