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University of Tokyo

University of Tokyo

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Japan, 〒113-0033 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Hongō, 7-chōme−3−３ Faculty of Engineering Bldg.14, 9階
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Est. 2006

About University of Tokyo

The Department of Architecture at the University of Tokyo is committed to interdisciplinary design research, integrating architecture, engineering, and computational methods. It addresses evolving discourses in architecture and urbanism, aiming to generate novel knowledge that bridges social constructs with material performance. The programs foster critical understanding of architectural history, theory, and design, while engaging students in practical projects ranging from individual buildings to complex urban schemes. This approach seeks to develop professionals who can innovate and lead in shaping sustainable built environments globally, emphasizing in-depth interactions between faculty and students in small group settings.
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Architecture and Urban Design Course (G30-UDA)
Master's

This course explores emerging discourses in architecture by connecting architecture, engineering, and computation, and aims to generate new ideas for evolving built environments. The program emphasizes design's role in social constructs and material performances.

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¥535,800 per year
Deadline: Late May or early June
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Architecture
Master's

The Master's Program curriculum consists of lectures and courses in practical technique. The lectures focus on the study of more advanced and specialized content (architectural history, environmental planning, architectural structure theory, architectural urban planning theories, and theory of architecture).

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¥535,800 per year
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Architecture
Doctoral

Individuals who have obtained the Master's degree can further expand their knowledge in their specialized research. In the doctoral program, students develop the knowledge about their own research themes as they work toward obtaining their doctoral degrees based on work done at the research laboratory to which they belong and present the results outside the university.

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¥520,800 per year
Deadline: Late May or early June
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Accreditations & Affiliations
Accredited by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education (NIAD-QE) in AY2022.
Admissions
52% (MA: 47%, PhD: 72%)
Acceptance Rate
graduate: 52% (MA: 47%, PhD: 72%)
undergraduate: 34-36%
Deadlines
undergraduate
Approximately four months in advance for April/October intake
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Late May or early June (Doctoral Program Schedule A: May 30 - June 5, 2025; Doctoral Program Schedule B: November 28 - December 4, 2025)
Requirements
graduate_general: GRE or GMAT + TOEFL or IELTS, transcripts, Statement of Purpose (SOP), research proposal, letters of recommendation.
undergraduate_general: EJU + TOEFL or IELTS (for international applicants), or national university entrance examination + University of Tokyo entrance examination (for domestic applicants).
architecture_doctoral_specific: Selection of up to two prospective academic supervisors, research plan, and portfolio. International master's degree holders typically require six months as a research student before doctoral admission. Official TOEFL scores are required for English proficiency.

University of Tokyo Academic FAQ

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University of Tokyo provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Architecture and Urban Design Course (G30-UDA), Architecture, Architecture.

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University of Tokyo is situated in Bunkyo City, Japan, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, University of Tokyo holds accreditations from: Accredited by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education (NIAD-QE) in AY2022..

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