University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) is Japan’s leading university and a global leader in higher education and research. Founded in 1877, UTokyo is the oldest national university in Japan, offering a wide range of programs across the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, attracting top students from around the world.

UTokyo is now pleased to announce the launch of UTokyo College of Design (UTokyo Design), an innovative integrated 5-year Bachelor’s and Master’s program. This program will bring together academic knowledge from diverse fields, integrate them using design approaches, tackle complex social issues, and empower a new generation who can bring about a positive impact in the world. The concept of design here encompasses not only the shaping of industrial products and artistic design as is commonly understood, but also the creation of new values, systems, and creative processes for solving social issues.

All courses are taught in English, and students will construct their own learning pathways following their own interests, unconstrained by and transcending conventional disciplines. In addition, students deepen their learning and practical experience in real-world contexts through long-term internships in Japan or overseas.