The University of Tokyo (Tky daigaku) is a public research university in Bunky, Tokyo, Japan. It is abbreviated as Todai (, Tdai) or UTokyo. The institution was founded in 1877 and is now designated by the Japanese government as a Top Type university of the Top Global University Project. UTokyo comprises 10 faculties and 15 graduate schools, with around 30,000 students, including 4,200 overseas students. In the ten years since 2010, the number of privately supported international students has grown 1.75 times, accounting for more than 80% of all international students. The institution is focused on helping international students. Hong, Komaba, Kashiwa, Shirokane, and Nakano are its five campuses. It is regarded as Japan's most renowned and selective institution. In the year 2021,Seventeen Prime Ministers, 18 Nobel Laureates, four Pritzker Prize laureates, five astronauts, and a Fields Medalist are among the University of Tokyo's graduates, faculty members, and researchers.

The University of Tokyo History

The Institution of Tokyo, Japan's first national university, was founded in 1877. As a world-class research institution. From these humble origins, the Institution of Tokyo grew into a comprehensive research university by combining several separate schools specialized in diverse subjects, such as the Imperial College of Engineering and the Tokyo School of Agriculture and Forestry.

The University of Tokyo Ranking

• QS World University Rankings: #23 in 2022

• Academic Ranking of World Universities: #24 in 2021

• World University Rankings: #35 in 2022

• Best Global Universities Rankings: #73 in 2021

The University of Tokyo Campus

Hongo Campus

The main Hongo campus is located on the old estate of the Maeda family, feudal rulers of Kaga Province during the Edo era. Akamon (the Red Gate), one of the university's most well-known monuments, is a remnant of this era. The ginkgo leaf, which grows on trees all throughout the area, is the university's symbol. The University of Tokyo's annual May Festival is also held on the Hongo campus.

Sanshiro Pond

Sanshiro Pond (, Sanshiro ike), located on the university's Hongo campus, was built in 1615. The shogun donated this pond and its surrounding garden to Maeda Toshitsune after the collapse of Osaka Castle. Maeda Tsunanori continued to build the garden, and it became regarded as one of the most beautiful gardens in Edo (now Tokyo), with the customary eight landscapes and eight boundaries, as well as for its unique artificial ponds, hills, and pavilions. Ikutoku-en was the name given to it at the time (Garden of Teaching Virtue). Because the pond's outlines resemble the characters Kokoro or shin (heart), it is known as Ikutoku-in Shinjuku. After the title of Natsume Soseki's work Sanshiro, it has been dubbed Sanshiro Pond.

Komaba Campus

The Komaba Campus is one of the University of Tokyo's five campuses, and it houses the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences, as well as a variety of modern research facilities and campus services. This is the campus where all University of Tokyo freshmen and sophomores spend their undergraduate years. The University of Tokyo is the only university in Japan that requires students to complete two years of general education before moving on to specialized fields of study..The Komaba Campus is the cornerstone of general education, and the Ministry of Education and Science has designated it as a "center of excellence" for three new research fields. Approximately 7,000 freshmen and sophomores are engaged in general education classes, 450 juniors and seniors are pursuing their specialty in the College of Arts and Sciences, and 1,400 graduate students are enrolled in advanced study.

Kashiwa Campus

The Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, as well as a variety of modern research facilities and campus services, are located on the Kashiwa Campus, one of the University of Tokyo's five campuses. The Institute for Cosmic Ray Research (ICRR) is located on the Kashiwa Campus and is solely dedicated to postgraduate study.

Shirokanedai Campus

The Institute of Medical Science of the University of Tokyo (IMSUT) is located on the relatively tiny Shirokanedai Campus and is only dedicated to postgraduate study. The Human Genome Center (HGC), which has the world's biggest supercomputer at its disposal, is located on campus and focuses on genome research.

Nakano Campus

There is another campus Known As Nakano Campus which is located nearby Shirokanedai Campus.

The University of Tokyo Campus Life

• Hongo Campus is a campus rich in history but also working to shape the future via cutting-edge research.

• Komaba Campus, which was formerly home to a shogun's hunting preserve, an agricultural school, and Japan's First Higher School, has seen numerous changes throughout the years.

• Kashiwa:The newest campus of UTokyo, as well as a location for some of the most cutting-edge scientific research.

The University of Tokyo Sports Facilities

On the Hongo Campus, the Gotenshita Memorial Arena is a complete sports complex. The Arena was built to promote the health of students and staff members as part of the University of Tokyo's 100th Anniversary Project. This Arena has a number of athletic facilities, including an all-weather artificial sports field that is illuminated at night, a warm-water swimming pool with exceptionally clear water thanks to the use of an advanced antibacterial system, and a multipurpose gymnasium that can accommodate a wide range of sports. In addition, the Arena offers a variety of sports activities, including aerobics, tai chi chuan, and yoga courses.

The University of Tokyo Student Services

Please consult the personnel of your main department if you have any queries concerning your class, curriculum, examinations, or leaving the school. Please contact the School Affairs Section if you have any queries concerning your teacher's license, scholarships, or if you've misplaced your student ID card.

• International Student Adviser

• International Liaison Office

The University of Tokyo Housing Services

As part of our efforts to encourage international interactions in education and research, the University of Tokyo provides housing for international students and researchers. University-run residences have cheaper rates than comparable private housing and are equipped to the bare minimum for new residents upon arrival. Each home is strongly driven to foster international exchanges and participate in events that improve resident communication.Private housing, on the other hand, allows you to choose homes in close proximity to your school that is near to shopping and attractions. However, such housing would need you to pay a higher rent

The University of Tokyo Library Services

The Hongo Campus's General Library, the Komaba Campus's Komaba Library, the Kashiwa Campus's Kashiwa Library, and the University's Graduate Schools' 32 departmental libraries, Faculties, and Institutes make up the University of Tokyo Library System.

The University of Tokyo Career

The Career Support Office is planning a variety of career related events for international students. International students are also invited to attend any on-campus career activities and use the Career Support Office's career counseling services..

The University of Tokyo Research

The University of Tokyo aspires to conduct world-class research to achieve academic excellence and contribute to the accumulation and variety of human knowledge. The University of Tokyo seeks to encourage a deeper and broader knowledge of our research operations within society in general and contribute to the achievement of a peaceful and equitable worldwide and local society by actively translating research results to society.

The University of Tokyo Education

The biggest strength of the University of Tokyo is its educational and research excellence. Today's breakthroughs on its campuses produce good research that will help society tomorrow. The University is a location where exceptional students and researchers collaborate to improve one other's talents.