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The University of Tokyo - Komaba

The Komaba Campus of The University of Tokyo houses the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences, serving as Todai's epicenter for liberal arts, international English programs, and interdisciplinary frontiers.

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Key institutional facts

Institution
The University of Tokyo - Komaba (UTokyo Komaba)
Location
Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
Established
1949
Student Population
10,000+ undergraduate and graduate students
International Proportion
15%
Faculty
400+ Professors & Lecturers

Academic overview & research priorities

At Komaba, all University of Tokyo undergraduates spend their first two years in Junior Division liberal arts before advancing to specialized Senior Division faculties. Komaba also hosts celebrated full-degree English-medium programs including the PEAK undergraduate tracks (Programs in English at Komaba in Environmental Sciences and Japan in East Asia) and GPES (Graduate Program on Environmental Sciences). Its parkland campus in Meguro blends high-performance computational facilities, mathematical modeling laboratories, and humanities research institutes.

Research admissions & international criteria

Admission to PEAK programs requires secondary school completion, standardized test scores (SAT/ACT/IB/A-Levels), official academic transcripts, essays, and English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 100+ or IELTS 7.5+). Graduate programs (GPES and Mathematical Sciences) require a recognized bachelor's or master's degree, comprehensive research proposal, academic transcripts, and letters of recommendation. MEXT University Recommendation and Todai Komaba Merit Fellowships provide full funding.

Academic degrees & funding opportunities (7)

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.

Type
Bachelor's
Deadline
December 5, 2026
Funding
Todai PEAK Merit Award covering 100% tuition waiver and residential allowance
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Department faculty & researchers (4)

Prof. Dr. Kensuke Okada

Professor of Mathematical and Cognitive Sciences · Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Prof. Dr. Okada specializes in Bayesian statistical methodologies applied to psychometric measurement, cognitive evaluation models, and latent trait estimation algorithms at Komaba.

Bayesian Psychometrics Statistical Modeling Cognitive Measurement Item Response Theory
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Prof. Dr. Yuko Fujigaki

Professor of Science and Technology Studies · Department of Multi-Disciplinary Sciences

Prof. Dr. Fujigaki is a pioneer in science and technology studies (STS) in East Asia, researching institutional evaluation metrics, scientific citizen engagement, and the philosophy of interdisciplinary knowledge.

Science and Technology Studies Scientometrics Public Understanding of Science Research Ethics
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Prof. Dr. Tomoki Ozawa

Associate Professor of Physics and Quantum Sciences · Department of Basic Science

Prof. Dr. Ozawa investigates topological phases in photonics and ultracold atomic systems, advancing non-equilibrium quantum physics and novel synthetic gauge fields at the Komaba Physics institute.

Topological Photonics Ultracold Atomic Gases Quantum Hall Physics Condensed Matter Theory
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Prof. Dr. Akiko Fukushima

Professor of International Relations and Human Security · Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Prof. Dr. Fukushima analyzes Asia-Pacific regional security mechanisms, international peace operations, and multilateral institution-building, advising global policy forums on human security.

Multilateral Diplomacy East Asian Security Architecture UN Peacekeeping Human Security
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Editorial review and verification

University profile compiled from official The University of Tokyo - Komaba academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent research guide.