The University of  Tokyo–Princeton University Joint Winter Program
“People and Culture of Japan in the United States—Past, Present and the Future”

Outline

The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) will deliver a joint program with Princeton University that aims to explore the history and future of Japanese people in the United States. It is designed especially for highly motivated students with clear academic goals and limited prior overseas experience. Through academic and experiential learning in the U.S., the program encourages participants to broaden their international perspectives and reflect on their future studies and career paths.

The program will be held during UTokyo’s spring break at the UTokyo New York Office, Rutgers University, Princeton University, and other partner institutions. It also aims to provide opportunities for students from both universities to deepen mutual understanding and build strong friendships.

This program is supported by the UTokyo New York Office, the Toshiaki Ogasawara Memorial Foundation, and the Yoshida Scholarship Foundation. As it is offered as an extracurricular educational activity, academic credit will not be awarded. All classes and activities are conducted in English, and participants will join daily Japanese conversation sessions with Princeton students.

Number of UTokyo Students Accepted

Approx. 8 undergraduate students*
*Students must complete the On-demand Online Course under the Go Global Gateway.

Application Procedure

Make sure to complete the online application via the UTAS "Overseas Study" system before the deadline. For details, refer to the application guidelines and related documents below.

Application Guidelines

◆Application Guidelines
　- Application Guidelines for UTokyo-Princeton Joint Winter Program (AY2025)
　- Attachment 1 Guidelines on the Eligibility, Requirements and Awarding of Scholarships
◆Application Format
　- 【Submission required for all applicants】Written Oath
◆Reference: UTAS application procedures
　- UTAS_Application procedures guidance　(Sign-in with your UTokyo Account.)

Application Deadline

5:00 p.m., January 6 (Tue), 2026 (JST)
* Inquiries to the International Education Promotion Group regarding the programs can be made until 5:00 p.m. on December 24, 2025 (Wed).

Information

The report on the AY2024 UTokyo–Princeton University Joint Winter Porgram (held in March 2025) is available on the website of the Center for Global Education.

Contact Information

International Activities Support Team, International Education Promotion Group
go-gateway.adm [at] gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp