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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.
"Program List" on this page below mainly introduces programs that are open to UTokyo students through partner universities, university alliances, or public institutions affiliated with UTokyo, focusing on those offering discounts or financial support for UTokyo students.
This page features summer programs held every year at partner institutions of the University of Tokyo and world-class universities. Applications usually begin around January, and depending on the program, some remain open until June.
This page features internship programs (such as research internships) that are held annually at UTokyo’s partner universities and other top universities worldwide. Applications for programs held in the summer often open in December or later, with some deadlines as early as December. Programs held at other times accept applications on a rolling basis as opportunities become available.
・ 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. (Reference) Information from JASSO "When you use an agency to study abroad" (Japanese only)
・ 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.
*For information regarding faculties and graduate schools, refer to this 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.
・Reports from past programs organized by overseas universities and other institutions are available here. Please note that some of these programs were applied for through UTokyo at the time, so the current application process or conditions may differ.
★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
2027/3/8~2027/3/19
Host：INSA Lyon
Application deadline：2026/12/6
2027/6/3~2027/8/5 (For the UTokyo program. Durations vary depending on the host university.)
Host：The University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, National University of Singapore (NUS), Tsinghua University, and International Institution of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H)
Application deadline：2027/2/1 15:00 (For the UTokyo program. Deadlines vary depending on the host university.)
- A summer research internship program, primarily targeting undergraduate students majoring in Science and Biotechnology. The program is conducted at over 20 universities and institutions worldwide, offering intensive research experiences.
- Expenses such as airfare, accommodation, and living allowances are covered by the program.
- For other programs in Asia, please check here.
2027/8/3~2027/8/26
Host：Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Application deadline：2027/5/1
Information about the program and application procedures for UTokyo students are available here.
*The University of Tokyo's Center for German and European Studies (DESK) plans to begin accepting applications for various grants for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, including participation in the summer school to be held in Germany. Prospective participants who wish to apply for the grants should check the website of the Center for German and European Studies and make inquiries as necessary.
2027/3/2-2027/3/24 (Chinese Language and Culture)
2027/2/22-2027/3/26 (Research and Culture)
Host： National Taiwan University
Application Deadline：2026/11/24
2026/12/22~2027/1/8 (3-week)
2026/12/22~2027/1/18 (4-week)
Host：Korea University
Application Deadline：2026/11/16
2027/1/4~1/22
Host：Freie Universität Berlin
Application Deadline：2026/11/23
Fall, Spring or full academic year
Host：University of California, Berkeley
Application Deadline：Depends on the programs and terms
Information sessions are offered on a rolling basis, please refer to the program website for current dates and times.
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.
2025/6~8 ※depends on the programs
Host： National Taiwan University
Application Deadline：2025/4/15
2025/8/5~8/29
Host：Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Application Deadline：2025/4/1
Please follow steps to register here.
2025/8/3~8/19
Host：TOMODACHI Initiative
Application Deadline：2025/3/31
(AI+X BootCamp)
Winter Cohort 1: January 15 ~ January 28, 2025
Winter Cohort 2: February 22 ~ March 7, 2025
(AI+X Research Plan)
January 21 - February 3, 2025
Host：Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2025/5/13~6/13
Host： INSA Lyon
Application Deadline：2025/3/23
2025/5/24~5/30
Host：Japan-China Friendship Center
Application Deadline：2025/3/11（First 150 applicants）
2025/4/14~2025/7
Host：Justus-Liebig-University Giessen
Application Deadline：2025/2/28
2025/6/23-2025/8/1 (Chinese Language and Culture)
2025/8/3-2025/8/23 (Chinese Language and Culture II) (Currently confirming whether it is eligible for the discount program)
2025/6/23-2025/8/1 (Research and Culture, Intensive Research)
Host：National Taiwan University (NTU)
Application Deadline：2025/2/24（Contact the International Education Promotion Group by the deadline.）
2025/6/23-2025/7/23 First week (June 23 - 27): NUS, Second - Fifth Week (June 27- July 23): online tutorials, Online presentation on July 23
Host：National University of Singapore
Application Deadline：2025/2/24（Contact the International Education Promotion Group by the deadline.)
2025/8/10~9/28
Host：Georgia Institute of Technology
Application Deadline：2025/2/22
2025/2/23~2/27
Host：Institute for Advanced Studies, Universiti Malaya
Application deadline：2025/1/15
2025/6~2025/12 ※depends on the programs
Host：École polytechnique
Application deadline：2025/1/20
2025/2/24~/3/19 (Chinese Language and Culture)
2025/2/17~3/21 (Research and Culture)
Host：National Taiwan University（NTU）
Application deadline（Please contact the International Education Promotion Group of UTokyo by email）：
2024/12/25 (Chinese Language and Culture Program)
2024/12/8 (Research & Culture)
2025/1/9~1/10, 2025/1/20~1/24, 2025/1/27~1/31※
Host：University of Groningen
Application deadline：2024/12/12, 12/29, 1/6※
※depends on the programs
2025/5/22~5/23
Host：The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Application deadline：2024/12/31
2025/3/10~3/21
Host：INSA LYON
Application deadline：2024/12/20 (for UTokyo students.)
2025/2/25~2/26
Host：Chulalongkorn University
Application deadline：2024/12/20
2025/2/7~2/8
Host：The Seoul National University (SNU) Center for Global Health Research (CGHR)
Application deadline：2024/12/11
2025/1/6~2/19
Host：University of Auckland
Application deadline：2024/12/2
2025/1/2~1/11
Host：The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
Application deadline：2024/12/1
2025/1/2~1/24
Host：Freie Universität Berlin
Application deadline：2024/11/21
2024/12/27~2025/1/17
Host： Yonsei University
Application deadline：2024/11/14
2024/12/24~2025/1/10
Host： Korea University
Application deadline：2024/11/15
Program details here.
2025/1~2 (depends on the programs)
Host：The University of Adelaide
Application deadline：2024/11/1
※This is different from the University of Adelaide Winter Program administrated by the Centre for Global Education, which takes place around Feburary. This is for those who can apply and participate in the program on their own.
2024/12/6~12/8
Host： Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Application deadline：2024/10/29
2025/1/6~1/31
Host：Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Application deadline：2024/10/15
Program details here.
2025/3/4~3/28
Host： Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Application deadline：2024/10/15
2024/12/7~12/8
Host：Tsinghua University
Application deadline：2024/10/10
2024/12/2~12/6
Host：University Malaya
Application deadline：2024/9/23
2024/7/22~26, 2024/9/9~13
Host：Oxford University
Application deadline：Registrations close one week before the course starts, or as soon as capacity is reached.
2024/11/11~11/15
Host：Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Application deadline：2024/9/13 Noon
2025/2/10~3/12
Host：The TOMODACHI Initiative
Application deadline：2024/9/18
2024/10~2025/1
Host：Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)
Application deadline：2024/9/1 17:00 (Beijing Time)
2024/9~11
Host：The Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC)
Application deadline：2024/8/15
Program details here.
2024/8/13~14
Host：Universitas Indonesia
Application deadline：with Abstracts: 2024/7/29, without Abstracts: 2024/8/10
Program details here.
2024/6~8 (depends on the programs)
Host：University College Dublin
Application deadline：Registrations close two weeks before the course starts, or as soon as capacity is reached.
Application method：1. Send an email to giuliana.bonvini@ucd.ie (cc: ela@ucd.ie) with an UTokyo student ID attached, indicating that you are a student of the university of Tokyo and applying to the UCD Summer School. UTokyo students will be eligible for a 20% discount on program fees.
2. Compelte online application platform. Contact person: Giuliana Bonvini, UCD English Language Academy, giuliana.bonvini@ucd.ie
The programs held by universities that are members of the International Alliance of Research Universities, which trains future world leaders.
The host university, program period, and application deadline are depending on the programs. Please check each program for details.
2024/10~2025/2 (depends on the programs)
Host：Justus Liebig University Giessen
Application deadline：2024/7/31
2025/1/6~1/10
Host：The National Research Foundation Singapore
Application deadline：Noon of 2024/7/22
Event information in UTokyo is also available here.
