University of Tokyo

University of Tokyo (東京大学, Tōkyō daigaku), commonly known asTodai (東大), stands as Japan's most prestigious and internationally recognized university, established in 1877 as Japan's first national university with over 147 years of continuous academic excellence, research innovation, and educational leadership that has fundamentally shaped modern Japanese higher education, Asian intellectual development, and global academic discourse while maintaining its position as Asia's leading comprehensive university consistently ranking among the world's top 25 institutions for research excellence, academic quality, and international impact. Located in Tokyo, the world's largest metropolitan area and one of the most important centers for technology, business, culture, and innovation known for its unique blend of traditional Japanese values and cutting-edge modernity, exceptional infrastructure, vibrant intellectual life, strategic global position, and unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional development, the University of Tokyo has evolved into one of the world's most influential comprehensive institutions, serving 28,000+ students including over 4,000 international students from more than 100 countries who benefit from exceptional academic programs, world-class research opportunities, distinguished faculty including Nobel Prize winners and internationally acclaimed scholars, and the extraordinary advantages of studying in Japan, one of the world's most technologically advanced, culturally rich, and academically rigorous societies that offers unparalleled opportunities for intellectual growth, technological innovation, cultural immersion, and global career development while experiencing the perfect combination of Japanese academic excellence, technological innovation, cultural depth, and international connectivity that creates an ideal environment for higher education and scholarly pursuits in the heart of East Asia's knowledge economy and innovation leadership.

Distinguished for its world-renowned research programs and academic excellence that have produced numerous Nobel Prize winners and groundbreaking discoveries throughout the scientific, technological, medical, and humanities communities, exceptional faculty including 11 Nobel Prize laureates and internationally renowned scholars who continue to drive advancement across multiple disciplines from physics and medicine to economics and literature, comprehensive academic offerings spanning 10 faculties with deep roots in Japanese scholarly traditions and strong connections to global research networks, and strategic partnerships with leading universities, research institutions, multinational corporations, and international organizations worldwide, the University of Tokyo maintains its position as Asia's premier center for comprehensive education and interdisciplinary research while serving as a vital bridge between Japanese academic traditions and global innovation, Eastern wisdom and Western science, traditional knowledge and modern technology throughout Asia and beyond. The university's unique location in Tokyo provides students with exceptional access to leading technology companies, government institutions, research laboratories, cultural organizations, and international businesses while its multilingual academic environment and emphasis on international collaboration ensures that students receive comprehensive education grounded in rigorous scholarship, innovative thinking, technological advancement, cultural understanding, and global awareness. Todai's holistic approach emphasizes excellence in teaching and research, international cooperation, technological innovation, and social responsibility, creating graduates who are exceptionally well-prepared for leadership roles in academia, technology, business, government, and international organizations while contributing meaningfully to scientific advancement, technological innovation, and global progress through innovative research, rigorous analysis, and commitment to advancing human knowledge and welfare in the tradition of Japanese academic excellence, technological leadership, and international educational cooperation that has made the University of Tokyo a cornerstone of modern comprehensive university education and research excellence in Japan, Asia, and throughout the world.