*This project is currently being planned for submission to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for approval, and may be subject to change in the future.
UTokyo College of Design will bring together academic knowledge from diverse fields, integrate them using design approaches, tackle complex social issues, and empower a new generation who can bring about a positive impact in the world. All courses are taught in English, and students will construct their own learning pathways following their own interests, unconstrained by and transcending conventional disciplines. In addition, students deepen their learning and practical experience in real-world contexts through long-term internships in Japan or overseas. In order to make such learning possible and enrich our learning community, UTokyo College of Design admits students from diverse backgrounds, both from Japan and across the world, who can demonstrate the following:
100 Students (Route A: 50 students, Route B: 50 students) (planned)
For September 2027 Enrollment, application guidelines will be announced in August 2026. Application period will start around October 2026. Application decision results will be released between February and March 2027.
Applicants applying for UTokyo College of Design September 2027 Enrollment can NOT apply to other programs at the University of Tokyo for April 2027 Enrollment. This includes all other undergraduate entrance examinations such as general admissions, school recommendation selection system admissions, and the special class 1 or 2 screenings.
Applicants must submit the result of one of the English proficiency tests designated by UTokyo College of Design by the end of the application period. For Route B applicants only, depending on their English education history and other such considerations, they may be exempt from submitting test results. Please see the “Exemption from Submitting English Proficiency Test Results” section below.
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT® test, including Home Edition (Expectation based on new 1-6 scale will be announced later.) |
Greater than 80 |
| IELTS (International English Language Test System) Academic Module, including IELTS online | Greater than 6.0 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications (both paper-based and digital) (B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency) |
Greater than 169 |
| Duolingo English Test | Greater than 110 |
| EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency (Grade Pre-1 or Grade 1) |
Greater than 2,400 |
Applicants who apply through Route B may choose not to submit English proficiency test results if they have received, or will have received, English-medium education for at least three of the final four school years prior to obtaining their high school diploma or equivalent.
"English-medium education” refers to a curriculum in which all courses, except for foreign language classes, are conducted in English. Bilingual education programs that use English alongside another language will not be considered English-medium education.
Applicants must fulfill at least one of the following options:
Take at least one standardized test designated by UTokyo College of Design and submit results by the end of the application period.
| Name | Expectations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | An ERW-M test score or a digital SAT RW-M test score of 1480 or above. | We do not accept Superscore. Applicants are advised to submit their AP scores, if available. |
| ACT | An ACT composite score of 33 or above. | We do not accept Superscore. Applicants are advised to submit their AP scores, if available. |
*Other tests, such as EJU, will not be accepted.
Complete at least one qualification designated by UTokyo College of Design by August 31st, 2027 and submit final or predicted scores or grades by the end of the application period.
Grades or scores for all subjects are required for submission. In addition, some extra information listed below will also be needed.
| Name | Expectations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | A total of 38 points out of 42 for the six subjects and at least 2 points for combined TOK and EE. | Diploma and individual subject scores including combined TOK and EE must be submitted. |
| International A-Level | At least three grades of A or above at A level. | Must be offered by Cambridge International Examinations, Oxford International AQA Examinations, Pearson Edexcel, or Learning Resource Network. |
| European Baccalaureate | An average overall mark of 87% or above. |
The office is aware that even within one country and under the same name, depending on the region, the country-specific qualification and tests may be provided in a slightly different format. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants who are interested in using one of the country-specific tests and qualifications below to contact the office after the application guidelines are released.
Grades or scores for all subjects are required for submission. In addition, some extra information listed below will also be needed.
| Country/Region and Name | Expectations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia: | ||
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ACT (Australian Capital Territory) Year 12 Certificate HSC (New South Wales Higher School Certificate) NTCET (Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training) QCE (Queensland Certificate of Education) SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) TCE (Tasmanian Certificate of Education) WACE (Western Australian Certificate of Education) VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) |
An ATAR of 98 or above. | ATAR or equivalent positioning information is required. |
| Canada: | ||
| Any Provincial Secondary School Diplomas | The average of the scores of the best five subjects should be 90% or above. No Individual score out of the five should be lower than 85%. | At least five Grade 12 courses or CEGEP courses must be taken. Actual or predicted scores of Grade 12 or CEGEP are required. |
| Finland: | ||
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Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/ Studentexamensbetyg |
The best four subjects scores should be 6 (eximia cum laude approbatur) or above and at least one subject score should be a 7 (laudatur). | |
| France: | ||
| Baccalaureate | An overall/average score of at least 16 out of 20. | |
| Germany: | ||
| Abitur | A total mark of 1.4 or better. | |
| Hong Kong: | ||
| Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) | Within the four Core Subjects, only one subject score of 4 is allowed and no subject score of less than 4. | |
| India: | ||
| Class XII Examinations (CBSE) | An average score of the top five subjects of Grade 12 is 93 or above. | Also supply the final results of Class X examination and Class XI school results. |
| Class XII Examinations (CISCE, NIOS and State Examination Boards) | An average score of the top five subjects of Grade 12 is 94 or above. |
Also supply the final results of Class X examination and Class XI school results. Applicants taking State Examination Boards are recommended to take an English Proficiency Test. |
| Malaysia: | ||
| Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) | The best four subjects should be at grade A- or higher on average (for example, if one subject is at B+, a grade at A is also required). | Supply the results of SPM and STPM Trial Exam. |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | The best five subjects should be at grade A2 or higher on average (for example, if one subject is at B3, a grade at A1 is also required). | |
| Netherlands: | ||
| Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) | An overall/average grade of at least 8. The three best subject grades should be 9, 8, 8 or above. | |
| New Zealand: | ||
| National Certificates of Educational Achievements (NCEA) | In three of the subject areas at level 3, Excellence should be achieved in 75% of the subjects. The overall NCEA Level 3 certificate should be endorsed with Excellence. | At least four subject areas must be taken at level 3. |
| Poland: | ||
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Polish Matura/ Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci |
At least three subjects at Extended Level with subject stanine scores of 8 (percentile 89) or above. | |
| Republic of Korea: | ||
| College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) | The stanine from compulsory subjects should be 5 or better. The stanine from elective subjects should be 3 or better. | |
| Singapore: | ||
| Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level Examination | The best three H2 subjects should be AAB or above. | Also supply the results of Ordinary Level. |
| NUS High School Diploma | The average CAP score should be 4.3 or above. | At least three Major subjects must be taken. |
| United Kingdom: | ||
| GCE A-Level | At least three grades of A or above at A level. | |
In principle, recently taken test results or qualifications obtained within the past few years will be accepted. If five or more years have passed and applicants are unable to take any designated tests before the application deadlines, they should contact the admissions office after the application guidelines are released.