THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO 2 013 - 2014 東 京 大 学 About the University 03 Contents 02 Mission 20 Research ● Research facilities 04 About the University ● Industry and government cooperation and outreach ● Interdisciplinary research ● International research 06 Organization ● Exchange of researchers ● Academic and administrative staff ● Foreign academic and administrative staff 23 Finances ● 2013-2014 Budgeted revenue 10 Education ● 2013-2014 Budgeted expenditure ● A competitive environment ● Research income ● Language ● Intellectual property ● Enrollment ● The University of Tokyo Foundation ● International exchange ● Admissions 26 Directory ● Facilities around Japan 18 Campus life ● Contact information ● Support for students and researchers ● Access map ● Scholarships ● Accommodations ● Student life All data is correct as of May 2013 unless otherwise stated 04 01 Mission 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. The University of Tokyo and Todai In English we are known as the University of Tokyo and in Japanese as Tokyo Daigaku (東京大学), which literally translated is“ Tokyo University.” In Japanese, however, compound words are often abbreviated to just the first character of each component. Abbreviating Tokyo Daigaku leaves Todai (東大), which is how most people refer to us in Japan. In 2013, the University of Tokyo announced that the abbreviated English name of the University would be UTokyo. 02 Mission 03 About the University The University of Tokyo is Japan’s top university, a world-class center for research, and a vibrant academic community. World-class research foundation for specialized knowledge. Volunteer activities, internships and other off-campus experiences are an The University of Tokyo’s researchers have been at the increasingly important part of a University of Tokyo forefront of their fields since our foundation in 1877. education. Today, their cutting-edge research regularly appears in top international journals and has earned multiple Nobel prizes. A vibrant community Research at the University of Tokyo across the arts and sciences is both broad and deep, as specialist knowledge The University of Tokyo is a vibrant community in which is shared across traditional boundaries to further human world-class researchers work together with excellent understanding. students from Japan and more than 100 other countries. Alumni fill leading positions throughout Japan, Asia, and A robust education increasingly around the world. The University of Tokyo’s undergraduate education emphasizes the liberal arts for the acquisition of strong communication skills, a sound ethical framework, and interdisciplinary awareness, together creating a solid 04 About the University 05 Organization ■ President Faculty of Engineering Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences ■ University-wide Centers Board of Directors Faculty of Letters Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences University Museum Faculty of Science Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Cryogenic Research Center ■ External Direction and Advice Faculty of Agriculture Graduate School of Information Science and Technology Radioisotope Center Administrative Council Faculty of Economics Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies Environmental Science Center Education and Research Council College of Arts and Sciences Graduate School of Public Policy Research into Artifacts, Center for Engineering Faculty of Education Biotechnology Research Center ■ Institutes Asian Natural Environmental Science Center ■ Office of the President Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Institute of Medical Science Center for Research and Development of Higher Education Academic Planning and Coordination Office ■ Graduate Schools Earthquake Research Institute Center for Spatial Information Science Committee for Presidential Initiatives Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia Information Technology Center Graduate School of Education Institute for Social Science International Center for Elementary Particle Physics ■ Central Administration Graduate Schools for Law and Politics Institute of Industrial Science VLSI Design and Education Center Graduate School of Economics Historiographical Institute Policy Alternatives Research Institute ■ University Library Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Graduate School of Science Institute for Cosmic Ray Research ■ Todai Institutes for Advanced Study ■ Faculties Graduate School of Engineering Institute for Solid State Physics Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe Faculty of Law Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Medicine Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (IR3S) 06 Organization 07 Academic and administrative staff which applies to the post, not the person. About two- Associate Research Research Region Professors Lecturers Other Total thirds of academic staff members in permanent posts (from Professors Associates Assistants The University of Tokyo is a major employer with 10,227 research assistant to professor in the table) have tenure; Africa 1 0 1 1 4 0 7 staff members. Our academic staff numbers 5,807. The the remainder are on fixed-term contracts. Most other staff Asia 11 28 8 51 181 16 295 University lists positions as permanent or fixed-term, members in permanent posts are on permanent contracts. Central and Latin America 0 1 1 2 4 0 8 Europe 9 27 13 12 55 6 122 Permanent posts Fixed-term posts Academic and administrative staff Total Middle East 0 1 0 1 7 0 9 Male Female Subtotal Male Female Subtotal North America 10 15 10 5 18 4 62 Professors 1,201 66 1,267 106 8 114 1,381 Oceania 3 2 1 2 4 0 12 Associate Professors 804 97 901 164 29 193 1,094 Total 34 74 34 74 273 26 515 Lecturers 221 34 255 94 18 112 367 Research Associates 1,109 217 1,326 397 110 507 1,833 Foreign academic and administrative staff Research Assistants 23 21 44 749 297 1,046 1,090 Teachers at attached schools 27 15 42 42 An increasing number of our staff members come from Subtotal 3,385 450 3,835 1,510 462 1,972 5,807 overseas. Currently, nearly 9% of our faculty are foreign. Academic affairs and administrative staff members 867 603 1,470 122 373 495 1,965 In addition, many researchers visit us for short periods, Technical staff members 459 131 590 590 creating an international environment in which our Medical staff members 222 1,545 1,767 28 61 89 1,856 international staff can feel at home. The figures above include staff members in both permanent and fixed- Other staff members 5 4 9 9 term positions. The University is also exploring the joint Subtotal 1,553 2,282 3,836 150 434 584 4,420 appointment of faculty with overseas institutions in order to Total 4,938 2,732 7,671 1,660 896 2,556 10,227 increase the number of foreign faculty members. 08 Organization 09 Successful Education Level Applicants Percentage applicants Undergraduate 12,237 3,154 25.8 Highly competitive admissions, extensive international partnerships, and a tradition of liberal arts education MA/Professional 7,399 3,178 43.0 ensure that the University of Tokyo provides a diverse and highly stimulating intellectual environment. PhD 1,778 1,294 72.8 A competitive environment Language Undergraduate Successful Total Applicants Other Domestic students applying to the University of Tokyo take the It is often possible to study in English or in Japanese at division applicants entrants common national university entrance examination, following the graduate level. Students can enroll in PEAK (Programs Humanities I 1,169 429 11 440 which exceptional candidates can choose to sit the University's in English at Komaba) at the University of Tokyo's demanding entrance examination. The number permitted to sit Komaba campus and study entirely in English for their Humanities II 1,136 358 12 370 this exam is limited so there can never be more than between undergraduate degree as well. Humanities III 1,637 480 25 505 2.5 and five applicants for each position. The dates for graduate Sciences I 2,826 1,177 19 1,196 admissions vary widely. Please check the website of each Undergraduate education faculty or graduate school for further information (page 28). Sciences II 2,007 551 18 569 On average, about one in four applicants to undergraduate Undergraduate education at the University of Tokyo is Sciences III 554 100 1 101 programs is successful, and 43% to MA programs. Three- divided into junior and senior divisions, each of two years. General 2,908 - - - quarters of applicants to PhD programs are successful, but In the former, students study a liberal arts-based curriculum this includes many students who enroll in combined MA/ on one of three humanities, three sciences, or one general Total 12,237 3,095 86 3,181 PhD programs. Roughly one in two external applicants to program. In the latter, students go on to specialized study Successful applicants in General are included in Humanities I to III and Sciences I and II. Other PhD programs is successful. in their chosen