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Introduction to the University of Tokyo Yasuyuki Matsuda, Assoc. Prof. (Deputy Director, International Admission Office, UTokyo) What is your dream university? University is where… you gain professional knowledge and skills you explore the academic world with leading researchers you make life-long friends you immerse in new social/cultural environment with safe and comfortable living environment affordable living expenses UTokyo can offer all of them! Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) UTokyo can be your dream university Why Japan? Why Tokyo? Why UTokyo? What PEAK can offer to you? Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Introduction of the city of Tokyo Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Tokyo is… one of the largest cities in the world, with diverse cultural activities. Name of the city Population (million) Tokyo* 37.83 Delhi 24.95 Shanghai 22.99 Mexico City 20.84 Sao Paulo 20.83 Mumbai 20.74 Osaka 20.12 Beijing 19.52 New York 18.59 Sources: the U.S. Census Bureau and Times Atlas of the World Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Tokyo is… one of the global financial hubs as well. Name of the stock Market Capitalization exchange (USD bn) New York Stock Exchange 18,779 NASDAQ 6,683 Tokyo Stock Exchange 4,485 Euronext 3,504 London Stock Exchange 3,396 Hong Kong Stock Exchange 3,146 Shanghai Stock Exchange 2,869 Toronto Stock Exchange 2,204 Sources: the world federation of exchanges monthly report Sep. 2014 Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Tokyo offers… Dynamic mix of modernity and tradition Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Tokyo is… regarded as a livable, attractive city World’s Most Livable Cities Best overall experience 1 Copenhagen 1 Tokyo 2 Tokyo 2 New York 3 Melbourne 3 Barcelona 4 Stockholm 4 Istanbul 5 Helsinki 5 Prague Sources: Quality of Life Survey 2014, Sources: TripAdivisor survey, (May 20, 2014) Monocle Magazine Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Tokyo is… One of the safest cities in the world Ranking Country “2014 Global Peace Index 1 Iceland (institute for economics and peace)” 2 Denmark 3 Austria 4 New Zealand 5 Switzerland 6 Finland 7 Canada 8 Japan 9 Belgium 10 Norway Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Tokyo has… Punctual and extensive public transportation system Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Tokyo is… the host city of 2020 Olympic games Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) est. 1877, the first “modern” university in Asia Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Main Campuses at the heart of Tokyo Narita Airport Imprerial Palece Komaba Campus Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) UTokyo is one of the top universities "Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014-2015" Ranking University Country 1 California Institute of Technology (Caltech) USA 2 Harvard University USA 3 University of Oxford UK 4 Stanford University USA 23 The University of Tokyo Japan 24 Carnegie Mellon University USA 25 National University of Singapore (NUS) Singapore 26 University of Washington USA Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) UTokyo is one of the top universities "World Reputation Ranking (THE World University Rankings 2014-2015)" Ranking University Country 1 Harvard University USA 2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) USA 3 Stanford University USA 4 University of Cambridge UK 11 The University of Tokyo Japan 12 Columbia University USA 13 Imperial College London UK 14 University of Chicago USA You will be able to find a world-leading researcher in any academic field you get interested in our university. Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Notable alumni and faculty members 8 Nobel laureates + 1 Field Prize winner Year Name Category Shinichiro Yasunari Leo 1954 Kunihiko Kodaira Mathematics Tomonaga Kawabata Esaki (Field Prize) 1965 Shinichiro Tomonaga Physics Eisaku Sato Kenzaburo 1968 Yasunori Kawabata Literature Ōe 1973 Leo Esaki Physics 1974 Eisasku Sato Peace Masatoshi Yoichiro 1994 Kenzaburo Oe Literature Koshiba Nambu 2002 Masatoshi Koshiba Physics 2008 Youichiro Nambu Physics Kunihiko Eiichi 2010 Eiichi Negishi Chemistry Kodaira Negishi Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) UTokyo has a vibrant academic community around 4,000 faculty members in 15 faculties/ around 14,000 undergraduate students graduate schools and 25 research around 14,000 postgraduate students institutes around 3,000 international students International Students in UTokyo 14% 10% undergraduate postgraduate research students 76% Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) UTokyo can be your dream university Why Japan? Why Tokyo? Why UTokyo? What PEAK can offer to you? Programs in English at Komaba Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) PEAK : new undergraduate program Two undergraduate courses launched in 2012 - International Program on Environmental Sciences - International Program on Japan in East Asia 4 year courses resulting in a BA degree All courses taught in English Students will study at the Komaba campus at the heart of Tokyo – near Shibuya, Harajuku No knowledge in Japanese required - Japanese language classes are included in the course Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Curriculum Japan in East Asia Environmental Science year Cultural studies Environmental Principles th 4 Social sciences Materials Science Area studies Management and Policy History, Culture, Politics Energy and Resources International relations Measurement and Evaluation Health and Security Liberal Arts curriculum year st and Japanese Language Classes 1 Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Eligibility Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Application Procedure Application period for 2015 September enrollment: October 31 – December 8, 2014 Second stage: Successful applicants will be First stage: personal interview held (in principle) in the offered places based document screening applicants’ countries of on the results of the residence two stages November 2014 February – March April 2015 – January 2015 2015 Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) PEAK students scores (for guideline only) Standardized Average Score of Minimum scores Qualification Successful (for guideline only) (official examination) Applicants (2013) SAT reasoning 2194 2060 ACT 33 30 IB 39/45 36/42 (ex. ToK/EE) GCE A-level (UK) AAB Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Fees Application fee: JPY 5,000 (around €34) Admission fee: JPY 282,000 (around €2,000) (paid upon enrollment) Annual tuition fee: JPY 535,800 (around €3,700) ✱ These are subject to change. ✱ All students are charged the same fees regardless of their nationalities or citizenships. Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Estimated monthly living expenses Accommodation: @ Komaba International Lodge (5min walk to campus) JPY 40,000 (around €280) ✱ All PEAK students have the option of living in the International Lodge for their 2 years. @ Private housing JPY 70,000 (around €490) Others (food, books, etc.) JPY 60,000 (around €410) Total monthly expenses: JPY 100,000 – 130,000 (around €690-€900) Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) The University of Tokyo Scholarships Provides enrollment fee, tuition fees, a place in the student lodge and monthly living expenses (JPY120,000, approx.EUR860) for four years. Other scholarships are available – check our web site for more information Offers of scholarships are purely merit-based. Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Student Life – Student Clubs PEAK students are enjoying many kinds of student club activities Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Student Life – exchange programs Europe 158 North America 50 Univ.-level 56 Univ.level 19 D-level 102 D-level 31 Asia 149 Univ.-level 37 D-level 112 Africa 7 Univ.-level 1 Middle East 11 D-level 6 Univ.-level 3 Central&South D-level 8 America 11 Univ.-level 5 University (Univ.) -level 131 D-level 6 Department (D) -level 281 TOTAL 412 Oceania 18 Others 8 Univ.-level 6 Univ.-level 4 D-level 12 D-level 4 Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) For more information http://peak.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) Hvala! Thank you! ありがとうございました Introduction to the University of Tokyo (18th November 2014) .