The University of Tokyo was established in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. As a leading research university, UTokyo offers courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic activity. The University aims to provide its students with a rich and varied academic environment that ensures opportunities for both intellectual development and the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills.
The University of Tokyo aims to be a world-class platform for research and education, contributing to human knowledge in partnership with other leading global universities. The University of Tokyo aims to nurture global leaders with a strong sense of public responsibility and a pioneering spirit, possessing both deep specialism and broad knowledge. The University of Tokyo aims to expand the boundaries of human knowledge in partnership with society. Details about how the University is carrying out this mission can be found in the University of Tokyo Charter and the Action Plans.
The merging of Tokyo Kaisei School and Tokyo Medical School created the four Faculties of Law, Science, Letters and Medicine, which came together with a university preparatory school (yobimon; the First Higher School of Japan’s predecessor) to form the University of Tokyo. At first, the three Faculties of Law, Science and Letters were located in the Kanda area, while the Faculty of Medicine was established in the Hongo area.
From these beginnings, the University of Tokyo continued to merge with many different schools specializing in various fields, such as the Imperial College of Engineering and Tokyo School of Agriculture and Forestry, thereby growing into a comprehensive research university. The University also has experienced a number of name changes over the years. Due to the incorporation of all national universities in 2004, the University’s full name is now National University Corporation, the University of Tokyo.
Currently, the University of Tokyo is comprised of 10 Faculties, 15 Graduate Schools, 11 affiliated research institutes (including the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology), 13 University-wide centers, three affiliated libraries and two institutes for advanced study. Furthermore, the Faculties, Graduate Schools and research institutes have facilities associated with them; for instance, the University of Tokyo Hospital is one such facility.
The University of Tokyo features numerous top-class facilities. Cultural facilities include the library system, museums and botanical gardens. The University also offers swimming pools, gyms, sports fields and more at its athletic facilities. In addition, two major hospitals are located on the University’s grounds. Ito International Research Center, a conference hall available for public use, is also situated on the Hongo Campus.
The University Hospitals have contributed to the progress of medicine through clinical research and the education of medical students. They have provided people from all over the country with advanced medical care. Until 2000, there were three hospitals in The University of Tokyo. In 2001, the University Branch Hospital was merged with the University (Main) Hospital to innovate the New University Hospital.
The University of Tokyo Library System consists of the General Library on the Hongo Campus, the Komaba Library on the Komaba Campus, the Kashiwa Library on the Kashiwa Campus, and 32 departmental libraries at the University’s Graduate Schools, Faculties, and Institutes. The entire collection includes more than 9 million books, subscriptions to nearly 30,000 journals, and various digital resources, such as databases, e-journals, and e-books.
The University of Tokyo has a conference hall (Ito International Research Center) that is available for public use. For information on events being held at the Center, as well as pricing for renting conference rooms within the Center.
The University of Tokyo operates two botanical gardens that are open to the public: Nikko Botanical Garden in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, and Koishikawa Botanical Garden in Bunkyo, Tokyo. For more information on these two gardens including directions and operating hours.
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Probably the best university in Asia. The university also ranks high in Global best performing university index. An well administered university with versatile faculties and schools. Best laboratory and research facilities with professional linkages. The campus is huge and beautifull. The university provides the leading research works in Asia.
By Probir Kumar Goshwami (Jul, 2018) |
The university of Tokyo,,, the mother of Humanoid Robots Generations and The Foundery of Doctors, Teachers, Engineers and Technologists,,,, which changed and develop the Humanity.
Now its time to more Develop to The University of Tokyo with introducing Natural Capabilities/ Talented Minds.
By Dilawar Khan (Jan, 2018) |
It is the university boasting the best academic ability in Japan who may be familiar with the familiar students in the Fuji TV series "The University of Tokyo's equation". Currently the deviation value is 75 to 78, and from the metropolitan area there are still many examinations from Komaba attached to the University of Tsukuba.
By 何度でも何度も (Jan, 2018) |
The best place to see Ginkgo Falls in autumn, and Tokyo University has a long history of spectacular European architecture! Well worth the daily visit in the fall!
By joy wei (Jan, 2018) |
It is a satisfactory university just to take a walk in the campus. I sell souvenirs, but I recommend purchasing other good products rather than living here. The student cafeteria is in the basement of the Yasuda Auditorium.
By Jung Min-jae (Jan, 2018) |
Very peaceful campus environments for visitors to enjoy walking. In addition to simple but well pruned trees, the campus is full of history for the early British and other European faculties'' influence, including various building, while some buildings and Main Gate do try to preserve Japanese culture style.
By Ben Hsu (Jan, 2018) |
Awesome garden and ponds. Beautiful ginko streets during autumn, you can also visit the "happy version" of hachiko here.
By Swastu Puri (Dec, 2017) |
It is one of the most prestigious universities in Japan.
Although it is a university, it has a western-style building, free access to a student cafeteria, and a library, so tourists can feel free.
By Shen Wei (Nov, 2017) |
Lots of high school students visiting. Great pond inside the campus. Also, had a good lunch in the students canteen.
By Xiangchuan Kong (Nov, 2017) |
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The University of Tokyo has been a transformative experience for my daughter, where passionate faculty ignite curiosity, fostering remarkable academic growth.
By J.K. (Sep, 2024) |