PEAK Bachelor of Arts in Japan in East Asia
Rigorous four-year English-medium interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences degree examining Japanese history, diplomacy, modern culture, literature, and East Asian security.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Strong high school academic profile with coursework in History, Literature, and Social Studies.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5+ or TOEFL iBT 100+.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- SAT / ACT / IB / A-Level results strongly recommended.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High school transcript, secondary school leaving diploma, personal statement, and analytical essay.
- Recommendation letters
- Two recommendation letters from academic mentors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Todai PEAK Merit Award covering 100% tuition waiver and residential allowance
- Application fee
- ¥5,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 5, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Tokyo - Komaba documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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