Tokyo University
| The University of Tokyo | |
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| Latin: Universitas Tociensis | |
| Established | 1877 |
| Type | Public (National) |
| President | Junichi Hamada |
| Academic staff | 2,429 full-time 175 part-time |
| Admin. staff | 5,779 |
| Students | 28,697 |
| Undergraduates | 14,274 |
| Postgraduates | 13,732 |
| Doctoral students | 6,022 |
| Other students | 747 research students |
| Location | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Light Blue |
| Athletics | 46 varsity teams |
| Mascot | None |
| Affiliations | IARU, APRU, AEARU, AGS, BESETOHA |
| Website | u-tokyo.ac.jp |
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The University of Tokyo (informally Tokyo University) is a major research university located in Tokyo, Japan. The University has 10 faculties with a total of around 30,000 students, 2,100 of whom are foreign. Its five campuses are in Hongō, Komaba, Kashiwa, Shirokane and Nakano. It is considered to be the most prestigious university in Japan. It ranks as the highest in Asia and 21st in the world in 2011 according to Academic Ranking of World Universities.
The place of the establishment of the University of Tokyo
Akamon (the Red Gate).
Yasuda Auditorium on the University of Tokyo's Hongō Campus
Entrance exam results being presented to the public and admitted students celebrating
History
The university was chartered by the Meiji government in 1877 under its current name by amalgamating older government schools for medicine and Western learning. It was renamed "the Imperial University " in 1886, and then Tokyo Imperial University in 1897 when the Imperial University system was created. In September 1923, an earthquake and the following fires destroyed about 700,000 volumes of the Imperial University Library. The books lost included the Hoshino Library , a collection of about 10,000 books.The books were the former possessions of Hoshino Hisashi before becoming part of the library of the university and were mainly about Chinese philosophy and history.
In 1947, after Japan's defeat in World War II, it re-assumed its original name. With the start of the new university system in 1949, Todai swallowed up the former First Higher School (today's Komaba campus) and the former Tokyo Higher School, which henceforth assumed the duty of teaching first and second-year undergraduates, while the faculties on Hongo main campus took care of third and fourth-year students.
Although the university was founded during the Meiji period, it has earlier roots in the Astronomy Agency , Shoheizaka Study Office , and the Western Books Translation Agency .These institutions were government offices established by the Tokugawa shogunate (1603–1867), and played an important role in the importation and translation of books from Europe.
Kikuchi Dairoku, an important figure in Japanese education, served as president of Tokyo Imperial University.
For the 1964 Summer Olympics, the university hosted the running portion of the modern pentathlon event.
Organization
Faculties
- Law
- Medicine
- Engineering
- Letters
- Science
- Agriculture
- Economics
- Arts and Sciences
- Education
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
Graduate schools
- Humanities and Sociology
- Education
- Law and Politics
- Economics
- Arts and Sciences
- Science
- Engineering
- Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Frontier Sciences
- Information Science and Technology
- Interdisciplinary Information Studies
- Public Policy
Research institutes
- Institute of Medical Science
- Earthquake Research Institute
- Institute of Oriental Culture
- Institute of Social Science
- Institute of Industrial Science
- Historiographical Institute
- Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
- Institute for Cosmic Ray Research
- Institute for Solid State Physics
- Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute
- Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology
The University's School of Science and the Earthquake Research Institute are both represented on the national Coordinating Committee for Earthquake Prediction.
Ranking
Rankings of University of Tokyo
- Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked the University of Tokyo 21st in the world and 1st in Asia in 2011.
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings ranked the University of Tokyo 26th in the world in 2010.
- QS World University Rankings in 2011 ranked the University of Tokyo 25th in the world (in 2010 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings parted ways to produce separate rankings). In the 2011 QS Asian University Rankings, which employs a different methodology, Tokyo University came 4th.
- Global University Ranking ranked the University of Tokyo 3rd in the world and 1st in Asia.
- Human Resources & Labor Review, a human competitiveness index & analysis published in Chasecareer Network, ranked the university 21st internationally and 1st in Asia in 2010.
- École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris ranked the University of Tokyo 1st in the world on the basis of the number of alumni listed among CEOs in the 500 largest worldwide companies.
- Nature Publishing Index (2010) ranked the University of Tokyo 6th in the world in 2010.
Notable alumni and faculty members
List of University of Tokyo people
- University of Tokyo has produced many notable people. Fifteen prime ministers in Japan have studied at University of Tokyo. Former prime minister Kiichi Miyazawa ordered Japanese government agencies to reduce the rate of employees who had attended the university's law faculty to below 50 percent due to concerns about diversity in the bureaucracy.
- Seven alumni of University of Tokyo have received the Nobel Prize.
- Yasunari Kawabata, Literature, 1968
- Leo Esaki, Physics, 1973
- Eisaku Satō, Peace, 1974
- Kenzaburō Ōe, Literature, 1994
- Masatoshi Koshiba, Physics, 2002
- Yoichiro Nambu, Physics, 2008
- Ei-ichi Negishi, Chemistry, 2010
Campus
Hongo Campus
The main Hongo campus occupies the former estate of the Maeda family, Edo period feudal lords of Kaga Province. The university's best known landmark, Akamon (the Red Gate), is a relic of this era. The symbol of the university is the ginkgo leaf, from the trees found throughout the area.
- Information Center
- First Medical Building
- Second Medical Building
- Medical Experimental Research Bldg.
- Medical Library
- General Library
- The Experimental Tank
Sanshiro Pond
Sanshiro Pond detail, Tokyo University's Hongō campus.
Sanshiro Pond , university's Hongo campus, dates to 1615. After the fall of the Osaka Castle, the shogun gave this pond and its surrounding garden to Maeda Toshitsune. With further development of the garden by Maeda Tsunanori, it became known as one of the most beautiful gardens in Edo (Now Tokyo), with the traditional eight landscapes and eight borders, and known for originality in artificial pond, hills, and pavilions. It was at that time known as Ikutoku-en (Garden of Teaching Virtue). The pond's contours are in the shape of the character kokoro or shin (heart), and thus its official name is Ikutoku-en Shinjiike. It has been commonly called Sanshiro Pond after the title of Natsume Sōseki's novel Sanshiro.
Komaba Campus
University of Tokyo, Komaba Campus
One of the five campuses of the University of Tokyo, the Komaba Campus is home to the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences, and a number of advanced research facilities and campus services. This is the campus where all the freshmen and sophomores of the University of Tokyo spend their college life. The University of Tokyo is the only university in Japan which has a system of two years of general education before students can choose and move on to special fields of study. The Komaba Campus is the cornerstone of general education, and was designated as the "center of excellence" for three new areas of research by the Ministry of Education and Science. There are currently over 7,000 students (freshmen and sophomores) enrolled in the general education courses, about 450 students (juniors and seniors) pursuing their specialties in the College of Arts and Sciences, and 1,400 graduate students in the advanced study.
Admissions and Programs
Undergraduate Students
From October 2012, we will be launching undergraduate degree programs offered in English, which will be based on unique interdisciplinary curricula.
- Admissions Process
- Undergraduate Education System
- Faculties
- Degree Programs Offered in English
- Undergraduate Course Catalogue
Graduate and Research Students
- Admissions Process
Graduate School Admission
Graduate School Admissions Process
(The schedule may change slightly for 2010.)| Graduate school | Program | Application Period | Examination Period | Methods of Assessment | Special Screening for Working Applicants | Special Screening for International Applicants | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | Thesis or oral examination | ||||||
| Humanities and Sociology | MA Program | Mid to late October | Late January and mid February | ○ | ○ | ○ | ─ |
| PhD Program | Early December | Mid February | ─ | ○ | ○ | ─ | |
| Education | MA Program | Early July | Late September | ○ | ○ | ─ | ─ |
| PhD Program | Early July | Late September and mid February | ○ | ○ | ─ | ─ | |
| Law and Politics | MA Program | Early July and mid November | Late August, late September and early December | ○ | ○ | ─ | ○ |
| Professional Program | Mid to late October | Mid to late November | ○ | ─ | ○ | ─ | |
| PhD Program | Late November and early January | Late February | ─ | ○ | ─ | ─ | |
| Economics | MA Program | Early August | Early and late September | ○ | ○ | ─ | ─ |
| PhD Program | Early January | Early March | ─ | ○ | ─ | ─ | |
| Arts and Sciences | MA Program | Early to mid November (Mid July) <Late June to early July and early to mid January> | Late September | ○ (Some document screening) | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| PhD Program | Mid to late December and early January (Mid to late December and early January) <Mid to late December and early January> | Late September and mid February | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Science | MA Program | Early July | Late August and early September | ○ | ○ | ─ | ○ |
| PhD Program | Early January | Late January to mid February | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Engineering | MA Program | Mid to late May and early to mid July | Late June and early September | ○ | ○ | ─ | ○ |
| Professional Program | Early to Mid December | Late January | ○ | ○ | ─ | ─ | |
| PhD Program | Mid July and early December | Early September and early to mid February | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Agricultural and Life Sciences | MA Program | Mid July | Late August | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| PhD Program | Early to mid July and early to mid December (Mid July) | Late August and mid February (Late August) | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Medicine | MA Program | Early July | Mid August | ○ | ○ | ─ | ─ |
| Professional Program | Early July | Mid August | ○ | ○ | ─ | ─ | |
| PhD Program | Early August (Early July and early January) | Mid October (Mid to late August and early to mid February) | ○ | ○ | ─ | ─ | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | MA Program | Early July | Late August | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| PhD Program | Early to mid July | Late August, mid September and mid February | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA Program | Mid to late July | Early September | ○ | ○ | ─ | ○ |
| PhD Program | Early to mid January | Mid February | ○ | ○ | ─ | ○ | |
| Frontier Sciences | MA Program | Early June, late June and Early December | Early to late August, early September and Early to mid February | ○ | ○ | ─ | ○ |
| PhD Program | Late June and early December | Early August to early September and early to mid February | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Information Science and Technology | MA Program | Early July and early January | Late August to early September and late January to early February | ○ | ○ | ─ | ○ |
| PhD Program | Early July and early January | Late August and late January to late February | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Interdisciplinary Information Studies | MA Program | Mid July | Early August and late August | ○ | ○ | ○ | ─ |
| PhD Program | Early December | Early February | ○ | ─ | ○ | ○ | |
| Public Policy | PhD Program | Mid August | Mid to late September | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
Admission to a graduate school
At a graduate school, students may enroll either as a regular student or an international research student. Please note that most of the lectures at University of Tokyo graduate schools are conducted in Japanese. Therefore, it is important that all students master Japanese before enrollment. Some graduate schools require a Japanese Language Level higher than JLPTC level 2.(1) Admission to regular programs (Master's or Doctoral program)
Those who wish to enroll in a Master's or Doctoral program are required to take an entrance examination conducted by The University of Tokyo.For Master's programs, a Master's degree will be granted to those who have attended the school for at least 2 years, studied the subjects and earned the credits specified by each graduate school, and passed the thesis review and final examinations after the requisite academic guidance.
For doctoral programs, a doctoral degree will be granted to those who have attended the school for at least 3 years, studied the subjects and earned the credits specified by each graduate school, and passed the thesis review and final examinations after the requisite academic guidance. The Graduate School of Medicine (excluding Health Sciences, Nursing Science, and International Health courses), the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, and the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences consist of doctoral programs that require a minimum of 4 years of attendance. In principle, all regular courses start in April. For further information, please contact the graduate school you wish to attend.
| Graduate Schools | URL (Admission Information) |
| Humanities and Sociology | http://www.l.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance/daigakuin.html (Japanese) |
| Education | http://www.p.u-tokyo.ac.jp/postgraduate/examinfo_e.html http://www.p.u-tokyo.ac.jp/download/index.php |
| Law and Politics | http://www.j.u-tokyo.ac.jp/in/index-english-gaikokujin.htm |
| Economics | http://www.e.u-tokyo.ac.jp/is/index.html |
| Science | http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/nyu/tokubetu/enrollment_en.html |
| Engineering | http://www.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/etpage/international_applicants/index.html |
| Medicine | http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/index.html |
| Mathematical Sciences | http://liaison.ms.u-tokyo.ac.jp/Guide.html |
| Frontier Sciences | http://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/renewal-e/sidebar-e.html |
| Information Science and Technology | http://www.i.u-tokyo.ac.jp/edu/entra/index_e.shtml |
| Public Policy | Japanese only http://www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/admissions/index.htm |
Selection of applicants for Master's and doctoral programs is based on written examinations, oral examinations, document screening and medical examinations.
(2) Enrollment as postgraduate international research students
International research students belong to a special category for those who wish to engage in research activities in specialized fields at a University of Tokyo graduate school. No degrees or qualifications is awarded to postgraduate research students after the completion of a research term.(a) Qualifications for apyling
Qualified applicants are non-Japanese nationals who have academic abilities equal to those of qualified applicants for regular Master's programs or doctoral programs at University of Tokyo graduate schools. However, qualifications may vary depending on the graduate school. For details, please contact the graduate school you wish to attend.
| Graduate Schools | URL (Information on Postgraduate International Research Student) |
| Humanities | http://www.l.u-tokyo.ac.jp/guidance/daigakuin.html (Japanese) |
| Education | http://www.p.u-tokyo.ac.jp/postgraduate/examinfo_e.html http://www.p.u-tokyo.ac.jp/download/index.php |
| Science | http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/koku/2008_en.html |
| Engineering | http://gwp01.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/kouryu/students/Nondegree.htm |
| Frontier Sciences | http://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/j/exam/apr_sch0804.html |
| Information Science and Technology | http://www.i.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ist_en/howto_apply/index.shtml |
All applicants are required to submit the documents listed below to the graduate school they wish to attend as research students. Since the immigration process for Japan tends to take a long time, it is necessary to complete the application procedures at least 6 months prior to admission.
(c) Selection methods
Applicants are screened based on their submitted application documents. However, some graduate schools may conduct oral or written examinations after applicants arrive in Japan.
(d) Time of admission
In principal, international research students start in April or October.
(e) Period of attendance
The period of attendance for postgraduate international research students is six months or one year. However, research students may apply for an extension for research purposes.
The period of attendance for postgraduate international research students is six months or one year. However, research students may apply for an extension for research purposes.
- Graduate Schools
Graduate Schools
- Graduate Schools
- Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology
- Graduate School of Education
- Graduate Schools for Law and Politics
- Graduate School of Economics
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Graduate School of Science
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Graduate School of Medicine
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Graduate School of Mathematical Science
- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences
- Graduate School of Information Science and Technology
- Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies
- Graduate School of Public Policy
- Degree Programs Offered in English
Degree Programs Offered in English
- Graduate Schools
- Interviews
- Japanese Universities for Motivated People (JUMP)
- Graduate School Course Catalogue
University-wide Student Exchange Program
The University of Tokyo accepts exchange students from partner universities with which the University has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding concerning student exchange. Exchange students may be enrolled at courses or conduct research under the guidance of a faculty member in the University faculties and graduate schools. Applications will be accepted through the partner universities' office responsible for student exchange.
Campus Life
Housing
Mission
The Housing Office operates residences located close to our main campuses including Hongo, Komaba, Kashiwa, and Shirokanedai.
About Housing Office
The Housing Office was established as part of a project to create a suitable environment for education, research, and living on the global campuses advocated in “FOREST 2015” - action scenario of the University of Tokyo. The Housing Office’s aim is to provide high-quality accommodation at affordable prices.
Housing Office
2nd Floor, Administration Bureau Building 2Hongo Campus
The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8654
Tel: 03-5841-0730
Fax: 03-5841-2229
The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8654
Tel: 03-5841-0730
Fax: 03-5841-2229
University Housing for International Students
The University of Tokyo operates the following residence halls open to international students. Applications are accepted twice a year. To apply, submit the application form to the administrative office of your graduate school or faculty in mid-January (residency starting in April), or in July (residency starting in October). Please note that rooms are limited, so there may be times when applicants cannot be accommodated.
Private Apartments
The University of Tokyo's website provides helpful advice on how to search for privately operated apartments, and explains the procedures, customs, and other features of Japan's apartment rental system. To access this information, click on "Useful Tips to Find Housing in Japan" on the "Measures to Promote the Settlement of Overseas Researchers and Students in Japan" webpage at the following address.
http://dir.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/topics/0804housing/index.html
http://dir.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/topics/0804housing/index.html
Other Housing Information Sources
- The University of Tokyo Co-op (Hongo Campus)
Housing Consultation Corner (B1, Faculty of Law & Letters Building 2)
Phone: 03-5841-7945 - International Student Support Group (Hongo Campus)
1st floor, Administration Bureau Building 2 Phone: 03-5841-2515 - The University of Tokyo Co-op General Affairs Office at Komaba Campus
1st floor, North Building, Komaba Communications Plaza Phone: 03-3469-9052 - The University of Tokyo Co-op store at Kashiwa Campus
Cafeteria and Co-op Building Phone: 04-7135-8117
Initial Costs Other Than Rent
- Deposit (shikikin)
A deposit is paid to the landlord generally of an amount equivalent to two months' rent, and is refunded to you when you move out, provided that you satisfy the terms of your lease. If you damage the apartment or fail to make rent payments, the associated costs will be deducted from your deposit before it is returned to you. Also, some landlords always deduct a fee from the deposit to cover the cost of cleaning the apartment for the next tenant. - Key Money (reikin)
This is a sort of monetary gift paid to the landlord, and is generally equivalent to two months' rent in the Kanto region. It is not refunded, even if you terminate your lease early. Although some apartments do not require key money, take note that they might charge other nonrefundable fees instead. - Commission (chuukai tesuuryoo)
If you sign a lease agreement, the real estate agent will charge you a commission that is generally equivalent to one month's rent, plus 5% consumption tax. - Insurance (hokenryoo)
Many landlords and real estate agents require tenants to enroll in a property insurance policy. The premium for a two-year lease generally costs somewhere between ¥10,000 and ¥20,000.
University Guarantor System
Almost all apartments lease in Japan require a guarantor (rentai hoshoonin), a person who co-signs the lease to share liability (jointly) with the lessee for any debts to the lessor. Generally, Japanese students ask a family member (parent, sibling, etc.) to serve this role, but since international students often have trouble finding a guarantor, the University of Tokyo will act as your guarantor if you meet certain eligibility requirements. The application process is outlined below.
- Applicants need to visit the International Students and Researchers Support Group (ISRSG) office three or four times on average.
- Applications take around one to two weeks to process.
- Apply at least two weeks before your planned move-in date.
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrollment at the University of Tokyo as an undergraduate, graduate, or research student; also students eligible to enroll into the University of Tokyo.
* Researchers are ineligible for the system. - Must be in Possession of the status of residence "College Student"
- Enrollment in the designated insurance (Comprehensive Renters' Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan)
- If you plan to share the housing with others, they should be a member of your immediate family (spouse/child), or be international students who fulfill requirements(1)–(3) above.
Application Procedure
STEP 1: Apply at International Students and Researchers Support Group (ISRSG)
(or download the required documents and proceed to STEP2. Pay the insurance premium after STEP2)
- Receive the package of forms necessary for completing subsequent procedures.
- Hand in the document for the landlord or real estate agent and the two sheets of Apartment Tenancy Guarantee to the landlord or real estate agent, and ask them to sign and seal at the bottom of the Apartment Tenancy Guarantee after filling in the necessary items.
- Pay the insurance premium (¥9,000 for two years, ¥4,500 for one year) at a post office and receive a premium receipt.
STEP 2: Submit a copy of the lease contract and the Apartment Tenancy Guarantee to ISRSG
- Receive a copy of the lease contract and the two sheets of Apartment Tenancy Guarantee (including agent's seal) from the landlord or real estate agent, and submit it to the ISRSG office with other required documents.
* Keep in mind that it will take 3 days to return the Guarantee to you. - Submit the premium receipt to ISRSG and complete the insurance enrollment procedure to receive your policyholder certificate. (you can submit the premium receipt at the STEP 3)
STEP 3: Receive the Apartment Tenancy Guarantee (3 days after STEP 2, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and holidays) from ISRSG
- Receive the two sheets of Apartment Tenancy Guarantee (including guarantor's seal) and bring it to the landlord or real estate agent.
STEP 4: Submit a copy of the Apartment Tenancy Guarantee (including landlord's seal) to ISRSG after the conclusion of the contract
[Note] You will not be able to reside in the apartment until after passing Step 3 and completing the contract with the landlord or real estate agent.
- Useful Tips for Finding Housing in Japan
- Comprehensive Renters' Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan (Japan Educational Exchanges and Services)
Financial Aid
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 |
Scholarships
- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Procedures
- JASSO Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
- The University of Tokyo Special Scholarship for International Students (University of Tokyo Fellowship)
- The University of Tokyo Grants for Ph.D. Research
- Scholarships Offered by Private Organizations
The University of Tokyo Foundation for Supporting International Students (condolence money and emergency loans)
⇒ International Student Support Group Phone: 03-5841-2372
The University of Tokyo Foundation for Supporting International Students is a fund designed to financially assist international students through donations made by University of Tokyo employees and alumni.
This assistance is provided mainly in the form of condolence money and emergency loans. Condolence money of up to ¥100,000 is paid to students in times of trouble, such as the suffering of losses from a disaster or accident, or illness/injury requiring hospitalization for a month or more. Emergency loans of up to ¥200,000 are available to students having difficulty making ends meet, such as those who do not qualify for school fee exemptions but have trouble paying those fees, and those who experience losses from a disaster or accident that severely strain their finances.
Applications for assistance are taken by the administrative office of your faculty/graduate school.
The University of Tokyo Foundation for Supporting International Students is a fund designed to financially assist international students through donations made by University of Tokyo employees and alumni.
This assistance is provided mainly in the form of condolence money and emergency loans. Condolence money of up to ¥100,000 is paid to students in times of trouble, such as the suffering of losses from a disaster or accident, or illness/injury requiring hospitalization for a month or more. Emergency loans of up to ¥200,000 are available to students having difficulty making ends meet, such as those who do not qualify for school fee exemptions but have trouble paying those fees, and those who experience losses from a disaster or accident that severely strain their finances.
Applications for assistance are taken by the administrative office of your faculty/graduate school.
Student Travel Discount Certificates
Student Travel Discount Certificates and Student Commuter Certificates
(necessary for purchasing student commuter passes)
⇒ Administrative office of your faculty/graduate schoolStudent travel discount certificates and student commuter certificates are issued by your faculty/graduate school (not available to research students).
Student Group Travel Discounts
⇒ Student Life TeamStudent Support Group Phone: 03-5841-2524
The student group travel discount is available to groups comprising at least one University of Tokyo academic staff member and at least eight University of Tokyo students.
Groups that wish to receive the discount need to submit the necessary documents to the International Student Support Group's Student Life Team and receive approval at least fourteen days before the departure date (the approval process takes several days to complete).
The following four documents are required for application.
- Group travel application form (obtain from the train station, travel center, etc. and submit in triplicate or with two photocopies)
- Form for requesting the President's approval of the discount application
- List of everyone traveling in the group
- Simple description of the travel plan (no specific format)
Following approval, the group travel application form will be returned to your group. Return this form to the train station, travel center, etc. to receive the discount when you purchase your tickets.
Health and Safety
National Health Insurance
No matter how healthy you consider yourself to be, everyone can be vulnerable to unexpected sickness or injury. National Health Insurance, commonly known as "Kokuho" in Japan, is a medical insurance system where the national, local governments and individuals share the medical expenses, therefore every insured person can receive treatment without financial burden. Every international student who lives in Japan for over one year is obliged to enroll in the National Health Insurance system, and voluntary withdrawal is not permitted. Please enroll at the National Health Insurance section at the municipal or ward office which has processed your Alien Registration. When filing an application, you will need to present your Alien Registration Card. A National Health Insurance Card will be issued at a later date. The monthly premium varies depending on the municipality. The more income you earn with a part-time job, the higher the premium you will be required to pay. However, a premium reduction plan may be available. For further information, please visit the National Health Insurance section at the municipal or ward office. Present your National Insurance Card when receiving treatment or medication at a medical institution, and you need only pay 30% of the total cost of treatment or medication covered by the Health Insurance Act.
If you experience a serious illness or other medical emergency, call an ambulance by dialing 119.
The following organizations can refer you to doctors who speak foreign languages.
No area code (such as 04) is necessary. Fixed-line telephones, cell phones and pay phones will reach the closest dispatcher.
If an accident, etc. occurs on campus, first contact the head of the institute. At home, preparation should be made for earthquake, flood or other disaster by purchasing an emergency kit sold at home centers. A typical kit consists of supplies such as emergency foods, a radio, a flashlight, rope, a whistle and a makeshift toilet. In the event a severe earthquake occurs, evacuate to a nearby shelter designated by the community. In many cases the designated shelter is a local elementary or junior high school, so their locations should be confirmed in advance. The on-campus shelter is the parking lot next to the security guard office. The following website should also be studied for actions to take in case a disaster occurs.
http://www.police.pref.chiba.jp/english/safe_life/disaster/knowledge/
If a tremor is felt, secure physical safety. Move away from furniture and other objects that may fall over easily, and get underneath a desk or table. Extinguish cooking or heating equipment flames after the initial tremor subsides somewhat.
The Health Service Centers
What to do when Sick or Injured
Japan has a wide variety of medical centers, including general hospitals, specialized hospitals, and clinics. The choice of which facility should be visited depends on the type and severity of your medical problem. Before you become sick or injured, you should find out what services are offered by neighborhood clinics, as well as their hours, closed days, and other information. Remember that you can also seek medical consultation at the Health Service Center (p. 76). If you wish to be examined at the University of Tokyo Hospital or another large hospital, first obtain a letter of referral from the Health Service Center. Otherwise, you will have to pay an additional ¥5,250 as a special healthcare fee, which is not covered by the NHI plan.If you experience a serious illness or other medical emergency, call an ambulance by dialing 119.
University of Tokyo Hospital
- Appointment Center
Hours 12:30–5 p.m. Phone: 03-5800-8630
http://www.h.u-tokyo.ac.jp/patient/op_01.html - Outpatient Reception Hours
First visit 8:30–11 a.m.
Subsequent visits 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end/New Year's holidays
Medical Service in Foreign Languages
Few medical centers offer consultation in foreign languages, so collect information on them so that you can readily contact them when necessary.The following organizations can refer you to doctors who speak foreign languages.
- AMDA International Medical Information Center (also offers medical consultation in foreign languages; see the website below for details)
Hours Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Phone: 03-5285-8088
http://amda-imic.com/ - Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Institution Information Service "Himawari"
(also runs an emergency interpreting service)
Hours Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Phone: 03-5285-8181
Languages Chinese, Korean, English, Thai, Spanish
http://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq/qq13enmnlt.asp - Multilingual Medical Questionnaires
Available on the Internet in various languages, these questionnaires can help you communicate when you visit a hospital, so print them out and take them with you. They can be downloaded from the following websites.
http://www.k-i-a.or.jp/medical/ (Kanagawa International Foundation)
http://www.mmjp.or.jp/konan-international-lounge/jmonshin/top.htm (Konan International Lounge) - Division for Health Service Promotion The University of Tokyo
(Health Service Center)
Welcome to the University of Tokyo Health Service Center!
You can find medical checkup schedules, various medical information, how to get medical examination reports. We do not deal with those who are not belonging to the university.
http://www.hc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index-e.html
Accident and Disasters
1. Police, Fire Department and Ambulance
Dial the following numbers to call police, the fire department or an ambulance.No area code (such as 04) is necessary. Fixed-line telephones, cell phones and pay phones will reach the closest dispatcher.
| Police: | 110 (for crime or traffic accidents) |
| Fire dept., ambulance: | 119 (for traffic accidents or fire incidents) |
■Making an emergency call in Japanese
The 110 or 119 dispatcher will ask questions such as "Was there an accident (jiko desuka)?" "Was there an incident (jiken desuka)?" "Do you need an ambulance (kyukyusha wo yobimasuka)?" and "What is the address (jyusho wa)?" The caller will be required to explain the situation.ENGLISHFire!Help! Look out! Someone has collapsed Someone is (I am) injured My name is XXXXX My address is XXXXX Please come to XXXXX immediately Traffic accident occurred! | JAPANESEkaji desu!tasukete! abunai! dareka taoreteimasu kega shitemasu watashi no namae wa XXXXX desu juusho wa XXXXX desu XXXXX ni sugu kite kudasai koutsuujiko desu! |
2. When Accident or Disaster Occurs
If an accident, etc. occurs on campus, first contact the head of the institute. At home, preparation should be made for earthquake, flood or other disaster by purchasing an emergency kit sold at home centers. A typical kit consists of supplies such as emergency foods, a radio, a flashlight, rope, a whistle and a makeshift toilet. In the event a severe earthquake occurs, evacuate to a nearby shelter designated by the community. In many cases the designated shelter is a local elementary or junior high school, so their locations should be confirmed in advance. The on-campus shelter is the parking lot next to the security guard office. The following website should also be studied for actions to take in case a disaster occurs.
http://www.police.pref.chiba.jp/english/safe_life/disaster/knowledge/
■If an earthquake occurs
Earthquakes occur frequently in Japan. Most of earthquakes are small and you may not feel any. Even what may feel like a severe tremor usually subsides after a few minutes.If a tremor is felt, secure physical safety. Move away from furniture and other objects that may fall over easily, and get underneath a desk or table. Extinguish cooking or heating equipment flames after the initial tremor subsides somewhat.
■Typhoon
Typhoons occur sometimes in Japan between July and September. Strong winds and heavy rain can cause damage such as landslides or flood. If a typhoon comes, firmly shut apartment windows and sliding shutters.■Fire
Japanese houses are often made of wood. Fires can easily start during dry seasons such as winter, so thorough care should be taken to extinguish all flames before going to bed or going out. If a fire occurs, shout "Fire (kaji da)!" to let others know, then call 119 and give the location to the dispatcher.
Academic Information
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