Number of places available: 1 full-year place 

PLEASE NOTE, THIS PAGE IS IN DRAFT AND CONTAINS INFORMATION FOR A DIFFERENT UNIVERSITY. IT WILL BE UPDATED IN TIME FOR RECRUITMENT IN OCTOBER 2026

• University of Tokyo website
• Student exchange website
• General contact: intex-ut@ml.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp
• Tokyo University Fact Sheet

Dates

Term dates

• Autumn Term: October - December
• Winter Term: January - Mach
• Spring Term: April - July

More information can be found here: Term Dates and University Calendar | The University of Tokyo 

Application 

If selected to go on an exchange by Durham, the Global Opportunities Team will nominate you to the partner. After your nomination is confirmed you will need to apply to the partner to register with them. Deadline: Late February

Academic Information

Programmes

USTEP  - Type U

USTEP offers Type U (undergraduate students) and Type G (graduate students) programs. The Type U program is designed for undergraduate students to take various courses across UTokyo's Faculties and College. Students participating in the Type U program will be affiliated with the Center for Global Education of UTokyo. This means that Type U students will follow the academic procedures and schedule at the Center for Global Education, regardless of their majors. Their status will be “Special Auditors” who are eligible to register for university courses for credit. It is designed for classroom study where participants can take regular English and/or Japanese courses across Faculties and College.

More information can be found here: Type U (For Undergraduates) | The University of Tokyo

Module Selection

There are courses available in both English and Japanese. A full list of courses available can be found here.

Students should be aware that courses change annually and courses on the website above may not be offered in the next academic year.

Study Load

Type U students are required to register for minimum of ten (10) hours worth of classes per week during their stay. Japanese immigration law stipulates that individuals with a student visa must spend a minimum of ten hours in class per week; at least one of the classes must be a non-language class. 

Language Requirements

There are a variety of courses available in English. UTokyo requires students to be proficient in English and/or Japanese. Non-native English speakers will be required to provide evidence of English language ability.

If students wish to take courses in Japanese, they are required to have a minimum JLPT level 1.

Students can register for Japanese Language Education classes to help with Japanese Language.

Applicant Requirements

Only students satisfying all of the following requirements may apply:

1. Students who will be enrolled full-time at a Partner University during their entire period of study at UTokyo. (See the list of partner universities)
2. Students who are nominated by their home university.
3. Students who will return to their home university after completing their study at UTokyo.
4. First- and second-year undergraduate students are not accepted for USTEP. For students enrolled in three-year undergraduate programs, they must have finished at least 1.5 years of the program at the time of their arrival at UTokyo.
5. Students who demonstrate excellent academic performance.
6. Students who have a clear intention to study at UTokyo.

Required Supporting Documents

If selected to go on an exchange by Durham, you will need the following documents:

• Application Form
• Photocopy of Passport
• JLPT or TOEFL/IELTS Certificate, if applicable
• Official Academic Transcript
• Certificate of Enrolment (Letter of Status) 
• Proof of Financial Support (e.g. bank statement)