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Tokyo Metropolitan University

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world rank  1406

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Overview

Tokyo Metropolitan University (東京都立大学) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2005, Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. TMU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 21-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 10-19%. It is considered an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. TMU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Tokyo Metropolitan University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Tokyo Metropolitan University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Tokyo Metropolitan University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Tokyo Metropolitan University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) 東京都立大学
Acronym TMU
Founded 2005
Motto To pursue the vision of an ideal human society in a metropolis
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Location

Address 1-1 Minamiosawa
Hachioji
192-0397 Tokyo
Japan
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Tokyo Metropolitan University Phone Number (42) 677 1111
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Tokyo Metropolitan University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Tokyo Metropolitan University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Tokyo Metropolitan University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Tokyo Metropolitan University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Tokyo Metropolitan University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Tokyo Metropolitan University's academic range and degree level offering.



Tokyo Metropolitan University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Tokyo Metropolitan University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Tokyo Metropolitan University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Tokyo Metropolitan University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Tokyo Metropolitan University.



Tokyo Metropolitan University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Tokyo Metropolitan University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Tokyo Metropolitan University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Tokyo Metropolitan University Admission Info


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Tokyo Metropolitan University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Tokyo Metropolitan University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Tokyo Metropolitan University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Tokyo Metropolitan University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Tokyo Metropolitan University has more than 500 international students.


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Tokyo Metropolitan University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Tokyo Metropolitan University Size and Profile


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Tokyo Metropolitan University has a student enrollment ranging from 8,000 to 8,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Tokyo Metropolitan University's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Control Type Control Type

Tokyo Metropolitan University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Entity Type Entity Type

Tokyo Metropolitan University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Tokyo Metropolitan University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Tokyo Metropolitan University's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Tokyo Metropolitan University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Tokyo Metropolitan University Facilities


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Tokyo Metropolitan University's Library


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Tokyo Metropolitan University Services


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Tokyo Metropolitan University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Tokyo Metropolitan University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Tokyo Metropolitan University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Tokyo Metropolitan University
  • Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
  • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of System Design
  • Faculty of Systems Design
  • Faculty of Urban Environmental Sciences
  • Graduate School of Human Health Sciences
  • Graduate School of Humanities
  • Graduate School of Law and Politics
  • Graduate School of Management
  • Graduate School of Science
  • Graduate School of Systems Design
  • Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

Tokyo Metropolitan University Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tokyo Metropolitan University public or private?

Tokyo Metropolitan University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Tokyo Metropolitan University profit or non-profit?

Tokyo Metropolitan University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Tokyo Metropolitan University in terms of enrollment?

Tokyo Metropolitan University has a student enrollment ranging from 8,000 to 8,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Tokyo Metropolitan University in terms of academic staff?

Tokyo Metropolitan University's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.

Is Tokyo Metropolitan University a coeducational institution?

Tokyo Metropolitan University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Tokyo Metropolitan University use?

Tokyo Metropolitan University's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Tokyo Metropolitan University affiliated with?

None.

Does Tokyo Metropolitan University admit international students?

Yes. Tokyo Metropolitan University has more than 500 international students.

What is Tokyo Metropolitan University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Tokyo Metropolitan University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Tokyo Metropolitan University TMU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Tokyo Metropolitan University TMU located?

Tokyo Metropolitan University is located in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan. Address: 1-1 Minamiosawa.

Is Tokyo Metropolitan University TMU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Tokyo Metropolitan University is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (since 1992).

Does Tokyo Metropolitan University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Tokyo Metropolitan University offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Tokyo Metropolitan University have a university library?

Yes

Does Tokyo Metropolitan University provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Tokyo Metropolitan University have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Tokyo Metropolitan University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Tokyo Metropolitan University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Tokyo Metropolitan University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Tokyo Metropolitan University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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