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2026.1.27 updated

Direct Application Programs
(Programs by Partner Universities)

Many attractive programs allow for direct application, and you can develop decision-making skills and ability by following the application procedures on your own. Additionally, it is beneficial for improving language proficiency and deepening your understanding of the local education system and culture.
Some programs offer discounts and financial assistance for UTokyo students, so please check for these opportunities. On this page, we regularly post programs that are open for direct application to UTokyo students, offered by partner universities, university alliances and public organizations. Please make sure to check the details such as application deadlines, program dates, and fees on each program's page.

(Contact)
For programs that require direct application to overseas institutions, please contact them directly. For programs that require application through the International Education Promotion Group UTokyo, please refer to the contact information provided on the program’s page

(Scholarships)
If you are participating in a direct application program and meet the requirements, you may apply for scholarships such as the "Go Global Scholarships Short (3 months-1 year) / S-Short (less than 3 months) Study Abroad Scholarships". For more details, please refer to this page.

(Notes)
・ Participation in external programs does not include special accommodations for course registration or academic schedules at our university. Please plan responsibly and ensure your participation does not interfere with your studies.
・ Before applying, you must consult with the academic affairs office of your faculty or graduate school to confirm that participation will not pose any issues and to receive guidance on any important considerations.
・ If it is determined that participation interferes with your academic responsibilities, you may be denied participation in the program, even after acceptance.
・ You will also need to be careful concerning safety and risk management.
Once your participation in the program is confirmed, please refer to this page for your travel preparation.
・ It is recommended to apply well in advance of the deadline so that you can deal with any insufficiencies in the application documents and visa applications (if applicable). Please check the application deadline for each program.
(Reference) Information from JASSO "When you use an agency to study abroad" (Japanese only)

(Direct Application Programs Reports)
★Please submit your report!

We are collecting reports from students who participated in the direct application program. Would you consider writing one to help students who will study abroad in the future? The length is flexible, and your report will be featured on the study abroad report page excluding any personal information.
How to submit: Please download this word file and send it to International Education Promotion Group of UTokyo Administration Bureau: studyabroadfair.adm[at]gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp
※The reports for some of the programs listed on this page are available here.

Summer Courses by Overseas Universities NEW！

This page features summer programs held very year at overseas universities. We have listed over 50 programs. For more details, please visit List of Summer Courses and check individual program pages.

Program List
AUA–CU Arts & Culture Workshop Camp 2026 NEW！

2026/3/18~24
Host：Chulalongkorn University
Application Deadline： 2026/2/4 Noon

AUA Postgraduate Academic Forum (UM) NEW！

2026/4/17~18
Host：Universiti Malaya
Application Deadline： 2026/3/10

AUA Postgraduate Academic Forum (CU) NEW！

2026/5/14~5/16
Host：Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Chulalongkorn University
Application Deadline： 2026/3/20

Geoeconomics Uncovered: Theory Meets Evidence / Oxford University Economics Summer Schools NEW！

2026/6/1~6/4
Host：Department of Economics, University of Oxford
Scholarship application deadline：2026/2/28
Scholarships Application form

Fundamentals of Graduate Economics and Finance / Oxford University Economics Summer Schools NEW！

2026/6/22~6/26
Host：Department of Economics, University of Oxford
Scholarship application deadline：2026/2/28
Scholarships Application form

POSTECH Summer Program (Research Intensive)

2026/7/6~8/14
Host：POSTECH
Application Deadline：2026/2/15
(Eligibility Criteria) Applicants must be students who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate/graduate students at the University during the period of application and the program. Those who are on temporary leave from the University or those who will lose their student status due to graduation, etc. during the time of the program are not eligible to apply.
*Round-trip airfare will be provided. In addition, as our university has a partnership agreement with POSTECH, up to eight of our students can participate in the "Exchange" track with the application and program fees waived. The selection will be conducted by POSTECH.
*Applicants must obtain approval from the International Education Promotion Group, UTokyo for the POSTECH online application process. Please click here if you wish to apply. Access to the link requires a UTokyo Account (xxxxxxxxxx@utac.u-tokyo.ac.jp). Please note that inquiries regarding access issues immediately prior to the application deadline cannot be accommodated.

NUS Young Fellowship Programme 2026

On-site programme in Singapore 2026/6/22~26
Online tutorials＆final presentation 2026/6/29~7/24
Host： National University of Singapore
Application Deadline： 2026/3/15

THE JAPAN-KOREA CULTURAL FOUNDATION Fellowship

2026/4~2027/3
Host： THE JAPAN-KOREA CULTURAL FOUNDATION
Application Deadline：2026/2/2

MIT AI+X Programs

Information sessions are offered on a rolling basis; please refer to the program website for current dates and times. The latest sessions for our university’s students (January 7 and 14, 2026) are listed here. Further details will be posted as they become available.

Warwick Summer School

2026/7/12~8/1
Host：University of Warwick
Application Deadline：2026/3/31
※Applications submitted by March 31, 2026, from here will be eligible for a discount of 15% or more for students at this university.
※This is different from the Warwick University Summer Program organized by the Center for Global Education, which is usually held in August. This program is intended for those who can apply and participate independently.

中谷財団Nakatani RIES

2026/8/9~9/27
Host：Georgia Institute of Technology
Application Deadline：2026/2/21

University of Southampton Summer School

2026/7/5~7/29
Host：University of Southampton
Application Deadline：2026/4/17
UTokyo students are eligible for a 30% discount on tuition fees.

UCL Summer School

Session 1: 2026/6/29~7/17　Session 2: 2026/7/20~8/7
Host：University College London
Application Deadline：Session 1, Both Sessions: 2026/6/3　Session 2: 2026/6/24
UTokyo students are eligible for a 10% discount to participate in UCL Summer School.

UCL Summer English Course for International University Students

2026/8/3~8/21
Host：University College London
Application Deadline：2026/6/22 12:00pm (GMT)

Learn German in Munich

2026/8/3~8/26
Host： Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Application Deadline：2026/5/1
Program details and application process for UTokyo students are available here.

Berkeley Global Access Program

Fall, Spring or full academic year
Host：University of California, Berkeley
Application Deadline：Depends on the programs and terms

Programs by SAF Study Abroad Foundation

Host：Depends on the program (Europe/North Americ/Oceania/Africa/Asisa etc.）
SAF is a non-profit international study abroad support organization that offers semester and year-long study abroad programs, summer programs, as well as short-term field study programs during the summer and spring. Students can apply for various programs, please check the website for more information.

NSTC International Internship Pilot Program

Date: Within 3 months between May to December 2023 (start no later than October)
Host: National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)
Venue: Taiwan
Fee: Subsidy of NT$30,000 per month

JLU's International Virtual Programme

Depends on the Programme
Host： Justus Liebig University Giessen
Application Deadline： 2026/2/28

Sharing Tsinghua University's AI-Themed Courses

On-demand
Host：Tsinghua University

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