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Admissions

Degree-seeking students
Undergraduate Admissions

Students will earn bachelor’s degrees upon graduation once they complete the compulsory subjects and credits required by the schools, departments, and programs.
In general, the admissions test and classes are provided in Japanese. Proficiency in the Japanese language is thus a critical prerequisite for enrollment.
However, department of biological sciences, faculty of science offers English program, in which  both the admission examination and classes are provided in English (※).
(※) From the 2027 academic year, select department within the School of Urban Environmental Sciences will be available with entrance examinations and instruction conducted in English.
Here is the information about admissions conducted in English.
(Click here for the information about the other undergraduate admissions)

  • Information for prospective applicants (Academic Year 2027)
    • Academic Year 2027 Qualifications for Application and Selection Process (English-taught programs)(340KB)
    • List of Recognized University Entrance Qualification Examinations and Unified University Admission Examinations for Admission to Tokyo Metropolitan University
      Admission to Tokyo Metropolitan University

      Tokyo Metropolitan University is hereby announcing the officially recognized university entrance qualification examinations and unified university admission examinations that will be required for application to certain admission categories under the diverse selection schemes from the 2026 academic year (administered in 2025) onward. The applicable entrance examination categories are as follows. Please refer below link for details regarding the recognized examinations.

      ・List of Recognized University Entrance Qualification Examinations and Unified University Admission Examinations for Admission to Tokyo Metropolitan University(724KB)

      Entrance examination categories Faculty and Department
      Comprehensive Selection
      (English–taught Undergraduate ProgramⅠ) (Tentative name)      		 Department of Geography, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Applied Chemistry for Environment and Tourism Science
      Special Selection
      (Entrance Examination for International Students) (Selection Based on the Nationwide University Entrance Examination Score)      		 Department of Biological Sciences
      Faculty of Science
      Special Selection
      (Entrance Examination for Fall Semester Entrance)      		 Department of Biological Sciences
      Faculty of Science
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    Please include the admission category you prefer and inquiry information when sendeing an email.

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Graduate Admissions

Since each graduate school manages its own recruitment and screening, students wishing to enroll as graduate students are encouraged to visit the website of the school they are interested in for application guidelines.

Admission Overview
Non-Degree-Seeking Students
Exchange Program
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Japanese Language and Culture Program
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Reserch Students

Please check each graduate school's website.

Graduate degree programs

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

AY2021 Tuition and Enrollment Fees
Courses Registration Tuition
Undergraduate 282,000yen 520,800yen
Graduate 282,000yen 520,800yen
Reduction and Exemption (Tuition Reduction and Exemption)

In order to mitigate the financial burden on international students, TMU offers a program of reduction of, or exemption from, tuition fees for international students studying at the university at their own expense who either exhibit outstanding scholastic performance, or have endured an earthquake or other natural disaster while studying in Japan.

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Scholarships

The types of scholarships available for international students are as follows:

  • Tokyo Metropolitan University Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students（For undergraduate students）
  • Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship Program（For graduate students）
  • Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship
  • The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students（provided through Japan Student Services Organization [JASSO]）
  • Scholarships by Private Foundations
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Support for International Students

Tutoring System

TMU has a one-on-one tutoring system for first year international students to support their studies and research at the university, and daily life in Japan.

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Consultations for International Students

An international student advisor gives advice to international students on a wide range of problems they may encounter in their day-to-day life on and off campus.

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Academic Writing Support

TMU graduate school student staff will assist international students to improve their academic writing skills through one-on-one discussion.

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Classes for Japanese Language / Culture

TMU provides Japanese language classes from beginner to advanced level (N5-N1＋). We also offer Japanese workshops conducted in English, Chinese, and Korean.

Japanese language education
Seminars for International Students

Various lectures including seminars are provided to international students. It is a good opportunity to interact with other international and Japanese students and learn about Japanese history, culture, nature and cross-cultural understanding.

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Accommodation

Student Dormitory

The Student Dormitory is located on Minami-Osawa campus.
Please see the Student Affairs Division website for details（Japanese）.

International House

The International House, located on Minami-Osawa Campus, provides accommodation for researchers and graduate students from overseas.

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International Student House

TMU’s International Student House is designed to facilitate mutual and international exchange among residents through shared everyday life by accepting international students and regular students of TMU on the premises.
In the House, Resident Assistants (mainly Japanese students) support international students in daily dorm life.

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