Information on the admission fee and tuition fee exemption for the first half of the 2026 academic year have been released.
NOTICES
This system provides full or partial exemption from admission/tuition fees for those who are approved after screening based on their application.
Please understand that we operate the exemption program under a very tight budget.
Your application may not be approved. Please be prepared to pay the fees in advance.
In particular, the possibility of receiving an admission fee exemption is quite low. If you do not pay the admission fee by the designated date, as indicated in the results, you will lose your student status in accordance with university regulations.
Exemptions of Admission & Tuition Fee for the First Half of 2026
1. Eligibility
| Exemption of Admission Fee |
Students (excluding research students and auditing students) entering the University to whom any of the following applies: a) Students who have difficulties in paying admission fees due to economic reasons and who are recognized as having outstanding academic capabilities (graduate students only.) b) Students who are recognized as having extreme difficulties in paying the admission fees due to either of the following reasons:
c) Students who are recognized as having other unavoidable circumstances. |
| Exemption of Tuition Fee |
Undergraduate or graduate students (excluding research students and auditing students) to whom any one of the following applies: a) Students who have difficulties in paying tuition due to economic reasons and who are recognized as having outstanding academic capabilities. b) Students who are recognized as having extreme difficulties in paying tuition due to the following reason: c) Students who are recognized as having other unavoidable circumstances. |
2. Application Schedule
*Newly enrolled undergraduate students must follow the application period specified in the "Admission Guide" (入学手続要領) distributed on the examination day, rather than the period listed below.| Category | Application Period | Notification of Results | |
| First half | New Students entering April 2026 | Feb. 13(Fri.) – Last day of admission procedure | End of July *The tuition fee deduction based on the results will be on August 27th. |
| Current students | Feb. 13(Fri.) – Apr.3(Fri.) | ||
| Second half | New Students entering October 2026 | Early Aug. –Last day of admission procedure *Details will be announced once decided. |
Mid-January *The tuition fee deduction based on the results will be on January 27th. |
| Current students | Early Aug. – Early Oct. *Details will be announced once decided. |
- Application documents must be postmarked by the last day of the application period and must arrive no later than 2 business days after that date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- If you are entering in April 2026 and wish to apply for both admission and tuition fee exemptions, you must submit your application by the admission procedure deadline. If you are applying for the tuition fee exemption only, you may submit your application by the same deadline as current students.
- For applicants advancing to the doctoral course from the master's (or professional) course in October, please ensure you submit a new application for the second half of the year. Applications submitted for the first half will not be carried over to the second half.
3. Application Method
*Newly enrolled undergraduate students must follow the application procedures specified in the "Admission Guide" (入学手続要領) distributed on the examination day, rather than the method described below.The application method is in principle by postal mail only.
Please prepare your application envelope as follows:
Print the designated "Application Envelope Address Sheet" on A4-sized paper and affix it to a Kakugata No. 2 envelope (240mm x 332mm).
Enclose the complete set of application documents and send the envelope by Simplified Registered Mail (Kan'i Kakitome).
In-Person Submission (Only if mailing is difficult)
If you are unable to submit your application by mail, we will accept submissions at the service counters as follows:
| Submission Counter | Days | Hours | Deadline | Target Applicants |
| Komaba Campus (Scholarship Team, Student Support Division) |
Mon-Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Friday, April 3, 16:00
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All applicants enrolled in: ?College of Arts and Sciences(excluding newly enrolled undergraduate students) ?Graduate School of Arts and Sciences ?Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences *Please note that the deadline differs for applications including Admission Fee Exemption. |
| Hongo Campus (Tuition Fee Exemption Team, Student Support Group) |
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Thursday, March 19, 17:00 | Only for Tuition Fee Exemption applicants (who are NOT applying for Admission Fee Exemption) enrolled in departments other than those listed above. |
Note: Submissions will not be accepted at the counter on February 25 (Wed) and 26 (Thu), 2026, due to the University of Tokyo's Entrance Examination. Additionally, please note that the counter will be unavailable on any other scheduled closing days.
Important Instructions for In-Person Submission
To avoid congestion at the service counters, please strictly observe the following:
- No Document Review or Consultation at the Counter: The staff will only "receive" the documents. We cannot provide detailed document checks or answer lengthy questions on the spot. Please ensure all required documents are complete and double-checked for any errors before arriving at the counter.
- All documents must be submitted sealed in an envelope: Please place all application documents inside a Kakugata No. 2 envelope (240mm x 332mm) with the designated Address Sheet firmly attached. To prevent the loss of documents and ensure a smooth reception process, applications submitted without being sealed in an envelope will not be accepted.
- Consult in Advance via Inquiry Form: If you have any questions regarding the application forms or required documents, you must resolve them before coming to the window. Please use the Inquiry Form for any prior consultations.
4. Application Forms
List of main required documentsLegend:
? : Required for all applicants.
＊ : If applicable (Required only if you meet specific conditions).
— : Not required.
| No. | Required Documents | No Family in Japan | Family in Japan |
| 1 |
Checklist (PDF: 572KB)
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? | ? |
| 2 | Copy of Student-ID or admission letter | ? | ? |
| 3 | Address Sheet for Application Envelope
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? | ? |
| 4 |
AY2026 Admission & Tuition Fee Exemption Application Form
[PDF: 500KB] / [Excel: 197KB] / [Sample PDF: 1194KB] |
? | ? |
| 5 |
Statement Regarding Applicant's Income (Form1)
[PDF: 143KB] |
? | ? |
| 6 | ? | ? | |
| 7 | Certificate of Residence (Juminhyo) [Original] (Must include all household members, issued within the last 3 months. Relationship details must NOT be omitted) |
— | ? |
| 8 | Taxable/Non-Taxable Certificate [Original] ?If family is NOT in Japan: Submit for the applicant only. ?If family IS in Japan: Submit for all family members except those who are dependents. ?If you did not reside in Japan as of January 1, 2025: Submit a copy of your Residence Card (both sides) to verify your entry date. |
? | ? |
| 9 | Certificates of Income (Please refer to the [Attached PDF](398KB) for a list of required documents for each case, and submit the ones applicable to you.) 【Available forms】 ?Certification of Expected Annual Salary(Form3)[PDF: 325KB] (Please have your employer certify your annual salary using this form.) ?Statement of Unemployment/No Fixed Income(Form4) [PDF: 25KB] |
＊ | ＊ |
| 10 | ※Only if you are enrolled beyond the standard program duration
Reason for extending beyond the standard course period（Form8）
[PDF: 359KB] / [Excel: 39KB] List of Publications（Form8-2） *for doctoral students only [Word: 33KB] |
＊ | ＊ |
| 11 | ※Only if there are any missing documents Statement of Missing Documents (PDF:394KB) |
＊ | ＊ |
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you have questions regarding the application process, eligibility criteria, or how to fill out the forms, please consult the following FAQ Page first.
Frequently Asked Questions
6. Precautions
1. Applicants Residing Outside Japan?
- Domestic Proxy Requirement: If you are outside Japan during the application period, you must appoint a proxy (someone currently in Japan) to submit the application on your behalf.
- Submission by Proxy: The proxy must provide their identification and a proxy letter (PDF: 69KB) signed by the applicant.
- Overseas Mail: Application documents sent directly from overseas will NOT be accepted.
2. Deferral of Tuition Fee Payment?
- Payment Deferral: Once your application is submitted, the payment of admission and tuition fees for the relevant period will be deferred until the selection results are announced.
- Revocation of Eligibility: Do NOT pay the admission and tuition fees before the results are announced. If you pay the fees early, your application for exemption will be automatically revoked.
3. Missing or Delayed Documents
- Principle of Full Submission: Please carefully read the Admission and Tuition Fee Exemption website and ensure that, in principle, you submit all required documents at the time of your application.
- For any documents you plan to submit later, you must use the Statement of Missing Documents (PDF:394KB). Please check the corresponding boxes, state the reason for the delay, and provide an expected submission date.
- Detailed Instructions: For specific details on how to submit these documents later, please refer to:
- Notice for Submission of Missing Documents (PDF: 373KB)
4. Re-application for the Second Half
- Changes in Information: If the information provided in the application on April 1 (family, study, or household budget) has changed by October 1.
- Change of Program: If students have changed programs in October. (e.g., cases where an applicant completes a Master's program in September and enters a Doctorate program in October, or completes the Junior Division in September and enters the Senior Division in October)
- Exceeding Program Duration: If students were expected to graduate or complete the program but remain enrolled beyond the program duration.
5. Selection Results
- Independent Review: Applications for the first and second half are evaluated separately.
Checking Results: Approval for the first half does not guarantee approval for the second half. Please ensure you check the results for each half individually.
6. Withdrawal of Application
To withdraw your application, sign in with your 糖心破解版 Account and complete .
7. Annual Application Requirement
- No Automatic Renewal: Tuition fee exemptions are not carried over to the next academic year. To continue receiving an exemption, you must apply every year.
- AY2027 Applications: Applicants seeking an exemption for the next academic year (April 2027 – March 2028) must submit a new application and all required documents by the specified deadline.
Deferred Payment of Admission and Tuition Fees
Once you apply for admission/tuition fee exemption, the payment of the relevant fees will be deferred until the results are announced (around the end of July).
If you require further deferment, you may submit an additional application.
If you wish to apply, please contact us at the contact information below.
The application period is the same for Deferred payment of admission fee as for admission fee exemption, and the application period is the same for Deferred payment of tuition fee as for tuition fee exemption.
Contact information
Before contacting the University, please view the Frequently Asked Questions and FAQ for exemption pages to see if there is an answer to your inquiry.
If your question pertains to a particular program/department, please contact that program/department directly.
* For questions regarding the payment method of the tuition fee, please contact Income and Liability Team.
* For questions regarding admission/tuition fee other than the payment method, please contact your Faculty or Graduate School.
* If you are unable to use the above form, please contact us by email.
Please include your name, student ID number (if you are a current student), faculty/graduate school and program (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, or professional) in the body of your email inquiry.
You can cut and paste the inquiry template below into your email.
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■ Applicant information (required)
Faculty / Graduate School (as of April 1):
Course: Undergraduate/ Master's/ Doctoral/ Professional
Full name:
Student ID number (8 digits): (If you do not know your student ID number before admission / advancement, please enter the name of the department or graduate school you plan to enter or continue your studies at.)
■ Inquiry content
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| All departments except the three departments below | Tuition Fee Exemption Team  , the Student Scholarship and Welfare GroupEmail: syougaku.adm@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
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Only for students who entered the following College and Graduate Schools ?College of Arts and Sciences |
Scholarship Fund Section, Student Affairs Division at the College of Arts and Science Komaba Campus, Administration Building 1st Floor, Counter #7 Email: s-shikin.c@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
