Tuition
The following table lists tuition for the University of Tokyo students.
Note: Students receiving a scholarship from the Japanese government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) do not need to pay tuition and certain other fees.
| Student Category | Undergraduate | Graduate (excl. School of Law) | School of Law | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's/Professional | Doctoral/PhD in Medicine or Veterinary Science | ||||
| Admission fee | ¥282,000 | ¥282,000 | ¥282,000 | ||
| Tuition fee (annual) | ¥535,800 | ¥535,800 | ¥520,800 | ¥804,000 | |
| Examination fee | 1st stage | ¥4,000 | ¥30,000 | ¥30,000 | ¥7,000 |
| 2nd stage | ¥13,000 | - | - | ¥23,000 | |
| Student Category | Research Student | Auditing Student |
|---|---|---|
| Examination fee | ¥9,800 | ¥9,800 |
| Admission fee | ¥84,600 | ¥28,200 |
| Tuition fee | Monthly: ¥28,900 / Annual: ¥346,800 | ¥14,800 per credit |
Prices in Tokyo
Tokyo has the highest level of prices in Japan, a country that is known as one of the world's most expensive places to live. The table below lists the average price of some necessities, so refer to it when budgeting your living expenses.
(Source: Nov. 2013 survey by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government)
| Item | Unit | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (blended) | 5 kg | ¥2,224 |
| Bread | 1 loaf (340 grams) | around ¥150 |
| Milk | 1 liter | ¥215 |
| Butter | 200 g | ¥390 |
| Eggs | 1 carton (10 eggs) | ¥228 |
| Oranges | 1 kg | ¥403 |
| Potatoes | 1 kg | ¥298 |
| Boxed meal (rice, fish, etc.) | 1 | ¥523 |
| Egg salad sandwich | 100 g | ¥180 |
| Cola | 500 ml | ¥95 |
| Toilet paper | 1 case (12 rolls) | ¥233 |
| Toothbrush | 1 | ¥102 |
| Laptop computer | 1 | ¥181,600 |
| Music CD | 1 | ¥3,000 |
| Newspaper subscription | 1 month | ¥3,250 |
| Movie ticket | 1 | ¥1,800 or ¥1,500 with student discount |