Overview
Established in 1877, The University of Tokyo (Tokyo Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Komaba and Kashiwa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, The University of Tokyo (TODAI) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. The University of Tokyo (TODAI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 147-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TODAI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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large-sized
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extremely selective
University Identity
| Name | The University of Tokyo  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | 東京大学 |
| Name (English) | Tokyo Daigaku |
| Acronym | TODAI |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Colours | Light blue |
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University Location
| Address | 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 113-8654 Tokyo Japan |
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+81 (3) 3812 2111 |
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| Other locations | Komaba and Kashiwa |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some The University of Tokyo's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
The University of Tokyo's Facebook page
The University of Tokyo's X (formerly Twitter) page
The University of Tokyo's YouTube channel
The University of Tokyo's Instagram page
The University of Tokyo's main LinkedIn profile
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