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・Overseas universities offer short-term programs of about one month. The costs, destinations, and contents of these programs vary.
・Some programs have low participation fees, and there may be scholarships, fee support, or discounts available for students of our university.
・Students who participated in short-term programs have shared feedback such as, "I was able to assess my language skills," "I discovered the excitement of active discussions," "I made important friends from around the world," and "I got a clearer image of future long-term study abroad." These programs offer valuable experiences that contribute to personal growth. As the application periods for short-term programs are often short and deadlines are early, taking exams like TOEFL or IELTS in advance and having the scores ready will expand your options for available programs.
1. Outbound
The University of Tokyo sends its students to programs offered by partner universities overseas, including institutions with which UTokyo has formal agreements. Depending on the program, activities may include lectures (language courses or theme‑based courses), fieldwork, interaction with local students, cultural experiences, and more.
• These programs are generally designed for groups of students from the University of Tokyo, often joined by students from other Japanese universities.
• For programs where there are fewer Japanese participants and participating with students from other countries, please refer to the Direct Application Programs page
It is held during the summer vacation period, and applications are usually accepted around April to May.
It is held during the spring vacation period, and applications are usually accepted around October.
2. On Campus
The programs are jointly organized by UTokyo and overseas universities. UTokyo hosts students from these institutions, where participants from both universities study together for 10 days to two weeks.
Participants from both universities spend about two weeks at UTokyo's Hongo Campus during the summer vacation (late July to early August), studying together on the theme of immigration and refugees. The program includes lectures related to the theme as well as a variety of interactive activities.
3. Outbound/Joint
The programs are jointly organized by UTokyo and overseas universities. UTokyo students travel abroad, where participants from both institutions study together for 10 days to two weeks.
Participants from both universities spend about two weeks at AUW in Chittagong during the spring break (late February to early March), studying together on the theme of immigration and refugees. The program includes lectures related to the theme as well as a variety of interactive activities.
Participants from both universities spend about ten days in New York, Princeton, and other locations during the spring break (early to mid-March), studying together under the theme "People and Culture of Japan in the United States." In addition to the lectures, the program offers various site visits and cultural activities.
・There are many attractive programs available for direct application. These programs are regularly updated on the direct application program page, so please check it periodically.
・Programs hosted by university alliances that the University of Tokyo is a part of often offer financial support for participation fees. These programs are also regularly updated on the direct application program page.
