About The University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo (UTokyo), established in 1877, is Japan's first modern university and is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in Asia. Located in Bunkyō, Tokyo, the university was formed through the merger of several pre-modern educational institutions. It comprises 10 faculties, 15 graduate schools, and 11 affiliated research institutes, serving approximately 27,000 students, including around 4,968 international students. UTokyo is known for its rigorous academic programs and research excellence across various fields, including humanities, sciences, engineering, and social sciences. The university emphasizes a liberal arts education in the first two years of undergraduate study before students specialize in their chosen fields. This approach fosters critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration among students. The university's campuses—Hongo, Komaba, and Kashiwa—house state-of-the-art facilities that support a vibrant academic community. UTokyo has a strong commitment to global engagement and offers several programs taught entirely in English to attract international students.
#28
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Accreditations and Rankings
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#28
: QS World University Ranking
30,000
Total Enrollment
10.3:1
Students:Faculty Ratio
Accreditations and Rankings
The University of Tokyo Highlights
Career Outcomes and Placement Information
The University of Tokyo provides comprehensive career services to support students in their professional development. The Career Support Center offers personalized counseling sessions, workshops on resume writing and interview preparation, as well as access to job fairs featuring top employers from various sectors. The university emphasizes experiential learning through internships that allow students to gain practical experience while studying. This hands-on approach not only enhances employability but also helps students build valuable professional networks. Furthermore, UTokyo maintains partnerships with numerous organizations to facilitate internship placements aligned with students' career goals. The Career Support Center also provides online resources that include job listings, career advice articles, and tools for professional development.
Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
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Akane Bessho is an assistant professor in the Department of Urban Engineering at the University of Tokyo. Her research focuses on landscape planning, particularly in urban agriculture and inclusive cities, as well as the management of non-profit organizations that connect these areas. She earned her Master’s degree in sustainability science from the Graduate Program in Sustainability Science – Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI) at the University of Tokyo in 2018 and completed her Ph.D. in Engineering from the same institution in 2022.
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Akiko Iida received her Ph.D. in urban engineering from The University of Tokyo. She worked as a JSPS Research Fellow starting in 2012 and became an assistant professor in 2013 at The University of Tokyo. Her academic interests encompass landscape planning, urban ecology, green infrastructure, urban food systems, and the concept of circular cities. As an urbanist, she collaborates with governments and communities on various urban planning and design projects.
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Dr. Akito Murayama is the Head of the Urban Land Use Planning Unit in the Department of Urban Engineering at the University of Tokyo and a member of the UTokyo Center for Climate Solutions. As an expert in urban land use planning and development, he is currently engaged in several research projects focusing on planning methodologies for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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Dr. Hiroshi Nishiura was an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Medicine at The University of Tokyo, where he specialized in statistical epidemiology of infectious diseases, epidemiological modeling, and biomathematical formulations of transmission dynamics. His research aimed to address policy-relevant questions using mathematical models alongside empirical data and statistical techniques.
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Hitoshi Murayama received his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of Tokyo in 1991. He began his career as a Research Associate at Tohoku University in April 1991 and later became a postdoctoral fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in September 1993. In July 1995, he joined the Physics Department at UC Berkeley, where he was promoted to Associate Professor in July 1998 and then to Professor in July 2000.
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Kado Masanori is the CEO of the FoundX Startup School, an initiative associated with the University of Tokyo that offers online courses aimed at supporting startups and new business ventures. The FoundX Online Startup School provides free educational resources designed to help participants understand the foundational patterns of startups and business development.
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Katsuya Hasegawa is a Project Professor at The University of Tokyo, specializing in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within academic settings. Born in 1957, he graduated from the Department of Applied Physics at The University of Tokyo in 1980 and earned his Master's degree in the same field in 1982. His career began at Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (now Panasonic Corporation), where he engaged in semiconductor research and development for 15 years, including a significant period as a visiting researcher at Stanford University from 1990 to 1992. Hasegawa then transitioned to venture investment activities in Silicon Valley before becoming a professor at Waseda University's MOT Research Institute. Since May 2009, he has been a specially appointed professor at the Industry-Academia Collaboration Promotion Headquarters at The University of Tokyo, where he plays a vital role in supporting university-based startups and educating aspiring entrepreneurs. His work emphasizes the integration of technological advancements with business strategies, contributing significantly to Japan's innovation ecosystem.
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Kayoko Kurita is a Professor at the University of Tokyo, specializing in innovative teaching methodologies. She offers courses in Japanese, including "Learn How to Teach by 6 Min. Micro Teaching" and "Interactive Teaching." Her approach emphasizes engaging and interactive learning experiences.
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Keisuke Sakamoto is an Assistant Professor at The University of Tokyo, holding both a Master’s degree and a PhD in Engineering from the same institution. His research focuses on sustainable urban forms, particularly in Tokyo's metropolitan areas and Japanese regional cities facing population decline. He has published several scientific papers addressing urban shrinkage phenomena and redevelopment strategies in Japanese cities, contributing valuable insights into the challenges and solutions for urban sustainability.
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Dr. Kenji Shibuya is a Professor and Chair of Global Health Policy at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Medicine and serves as President of the Japan Institute for Global Health. He earned his MD from the University of Tokyo and a doctorate in international health economics from Harvard University. After teaching at Teikyo University, he joined the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2001, where he led the Health Statistics and Evidence Unit from 2005 to 2008. Dr. Shibuya has published extensively on topics including mortality, disease burden, health system performance, and health diplomacy. He played a pivotal role in shaping Japan's global health policy following the Hokkaido Toyako G8 Summit in 2008 and led the Lancet Series on Japan in 2011 to stimulate discussions on health policy reform. Currently, he advises both central and local governments, having chaired the Advisory Panel on Health Care 2035 for the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, and serves as the Executive Advisor on Global Health for the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
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Kimihiro Hino, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urban Engineering at the Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo. He earned his doctoral degree from the same institution and has over a decade of experience from his tenure at the National Building Research Institute. Dr. Hino's research focuses on crime prevention and health promotion through environmental design. He actively advises local and national government entities in Japan on these critical subjects, significantly contributing to urban well-being.
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Makoto Yokohari is a Professor at the School of Engineering at The University of Tokyo. He earned his Bachelor's degree in 1984, his Master's degree in 1986, and his PhD in 2002, all from the University of Tokyo. His research focuses on sustainable urban development and planning, addressing the challenges faced by urban areas in Japan.
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Michihiro Kandori is a prominent economist known for his significant contributions to game theory. He currently serves as the President of the Game Theory Society. Kandori earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University and has held academic positions as an Assistant Professor at both the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University before joining the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo, where he is now a University Professor. He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society, and his influential papers on social norms (1992) and evolutionary game theory (1993) have collectively garnered over 5,000 citations according to Google Scholar. His research continues to explore various aspects of game theory, including repeated games, matching and market design, and behavioral economics.
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Robert Campbell, Ph.D., is a distinguished scholar of Japanese literature and currently serves as a University Professor at Waseda University. He is also an advisor to the Waseda International House of Literature (The Haruki Murakami Library) and holds the title of Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo, where he previously served as Director-General of the National Institute of Japanese Literature (NIJL) in Tokyo. His academic contributions and insights into Japanese literature have made him a prominent figure in the field.
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Stuart Gilmour is a Professor of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at the Graduate School of Public Health, St. Luke's International University in Japan. He graduated with a degree in mathematical physics from the University of Adelaide, Australia, before pursuing postgraduate studies in public health and statistics. With extensive experience in public health and health policy research across Australia, the UK, and Japan, he joined the Graduate School of Public Health in 2018. His research interests include health inequality, quantitative health system assessment, and simulation and modeling in public health.
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Takaaki Umada is the Director of FoundX at The University of Tokyo, where he has been actively involved in supporting startups and educating on entrepreneurship since 2019. He previously worked for Microsoft Japan and at Hongo Tech Garage at The University of Tokyo. Umada holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto and has authored several books, including Paradoxical Startup Thinking (2017) and Environment Design for Successful Entrepreneurs (2019). His expertise lies in social implementation, entrepreneurship education, and smart city development.
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Dr. Takahiro Yamazaki is a Project Lecturer at the Organization for Interdisciplinary Research Project at The University of Tokyo. His academic interests encompass urban planning, landscape planning, and landscape ecology. Dr. Yamazaki has held several prestigious positions throughout his career, including a JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists at Hokkaido University (2015-2017) and The University of Tokyo (2017-2019). He was also a Visiting Researcher at Politecnico di Torino, Italy, in 2018, and served as a Project Assistant Professor at The University of Tokyo from 2019 to 2021, followed by an Assistant Professorship at Kobe Design University (2021-2023). Additionally, he contributes as a technical advisor, serving on the editorial board of the Architectural Institute of Japan and participating in selection committees for community-proposed activities in Kobe.
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Takeo Igarashi is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at The University of Tokyo. He received his Ph.D. from the Department of Information Engineering at The University of Tokyo in 2000 and subsequently worked as a postdoctoral research associate at Brown University from 2000 to 2002. Igarashi joined The University of Tokyo as an Assistant Professor in 2002 and became a full Professor in 2011. He directed the JST ERATO Igarashi Design Interface project from 2007 to 2013. His research interests lie in user interfaces and interactive computer graphics, notably developing the sketch-based modeling system "Teddy" and the performance-driven animation authoring system "MovingSketch." Igarashi has received several accolades, including the IBM Science Prize, the JSPS Prize, and the ACM SIGGRAPH 2006 Significant New Researcher Award. He has also contributed to various international conferences, serving as a program co-chair for ACM UIST 2013 and participating in committees for conferences such as ACM CHI, UIST, and SIGGRAPH.
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Toru Terada is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences at The University of Tokyo, specializing in landscape planning with a background in urban and regional planning. His current research projects cover a range of topics, including urban agriculture, urban forestry, and the challenges faced by shrinking cities, as well as the development of circular and sustainable urban environments. A passionate advocate for hands-on learning, Dr. Terada actively engages in organic gardening with his students, demonstrating his practical understanding of sustainable practices.
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Yujin Yaguchi is a professor in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tokyo, where he has been teaching since 1998. He has published and lectured on issues related to U.S.-Japan cultural relations, focusing particularly on indigeneity, immigration, historical memories, tourism, and colonialism in Hawai‘i. His book on the construction of the Hawaiian imaginary in Japan during the twentieth century received the Joseph Roggendorf Award in 2012. Yaguchi's writings in English include discussions on historical memories related to Pearl Harbor and the Japanese image of Hawai‘i’s Japanese Americans in the post-WWII period. He has appeared widely in media outlets such as The New York Times and BBC, as well as Yomiuri Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun, and NHK.
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Yuko Itatsu is a Professor in the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies at The University of Tokyo, where she has been teaching since 2008. Her research interests encompass 20th-century American history, U.S.-Japan cultural relations, Japanese American history, leisure studies, race and ethnicity, popular culture, representation, and English education. She received her Ph.D. in History from the University of Southern California and has contributed significantly to the understanding of media representation and inclusivity of social minorities.