Latest Information (2025 Summer Program)

The following courses will be offered in 2025. Please refer to the syllabus for details. (1 class = 90 minutes)

• Level chart(PDF: 48KB)

1. Global Units will be issued to course completers. While they are different from regular credits offered by faculties or graduate schools, a certificate with grades will still be issued by the Center for Global Education, scheduled for issuance in September 2025. Details about Global Units can be found in FAQ (Pre-arrival JLP).
2. During the course period, there will be scheduled opportunities for online interaction both among participants of the Pre-JLP and between participants and current UTokyo students.

Those who have received official authorization (such as an acceptance letter or admission certificate) signed by the Dean for admission to UTokyo at the time of application.

The specific enrollment status at UTokyo after admission:
Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student (Master’s Program), Graduate Student (Doctoral Program), Undergraduate Research Student, Graduate Research Student, Graduate International Research Student, Special Research Student, Special Auditor, or Research Student-Institute.

Note:
Please refer to the syllabus of each course for the Japanese language level required for enrolling in these Japanese courses. Some materials and verbal explanations in the elementary classes will be provided in English.

Enrollees are charged an application fee and program fees. The procedures and timing of those payments are different.

Application Fee: JPY 5,000

Note:The application fee must be paid by credit card ONLY during the application period and is strictly non-refundable.
Available brands of the credit card depend on the option you choose within Flywire, which handles the payment procedure via the online application system, as well as your location. Depending on the payment option you choose within Flywire, a handling charge may apply. Such a charge must be borne by the applicant.
We strongly recommend applying well in advance to allow sufficient time.

Program Fees:

• P1: Survival Japanese for Beginners (A) （0.5 Global Unit, online format）：JPY 29,750
• P2: Survival Japanese for Beginners (B) （0.5 Global Unit, online format）：JPY 29,750
• P3: Elementary Japanese for Daily Use （1 Global Unit, online format）：JPY 59,500
• P4: Intermediate Japanese for Daily Use（1 Global Unit, online format）：JPY 59,500

Note: The program fee must be paid by credit card ONLY after you have received notification in late May of your course placement following the online placement interview.
Available brands of the credit card depend on the option you choose within Flywire, which handles the payment procedure via the online application system, as well as your location. Depending on the payment option you choose within Flywire, a handling charge may apply. Such a charge must be borne by the applicant.

A total of four steps are required from application to enrollment confirmation.

Please review the following carefully before proceeding with Step 1 of the enrollment process:

1. This program is conducted as one of the UTokyo GUC programs, following the rules outlined below. Please read them carefully before applying.
   UTokyo Pre-arrival JLP 2025 Terms and Conditions *available in March 2025
2. Only applications submitted through the following URL will be considered valid:

   Online Application System TAO (The Admission Office) *available in March 2025

   When you access this link, you will be prompted to log in or register an account. If you do not have an account, click “account registration” to create one. You can apply for this program only by logging into this account and accessing the link above.

   Note:

   • When you click "Start my application," your Application ID will be displayed. After confirming it, you can click on the "Application" tab in the menu to begin the procedure.
   • This program is exclusively for Japanese language education. It is distinct from the UTokyo GUC Summer Program offered by the Global Education Center for students enrolled in overseas universities. This program is not listed on the UTokyo page linked from the TAO home page; it can be accessed only via the above link. Please be careful to avoid any confusion.
3. Please be aware that the screening process for all applications will begin only after the application deadline based on the information provided via TAO. It is normal for the status on TAO to continue displaying “Application completed” during this period.
4. The deadline for the application is 8:00 Japan Standard Time on Wednesday, May 7. For the following reasons, we strongly recommend applying well in advance to allow sufficient time:
   • After the application deadline, the online application system (TAO) will automatically close, and late submissions cannot be accepted under any circumstances.
   • The Office may not respond to inquiries promptly.
   • The Office will not be responsible for any consequences resulting from applicants’ failure to receive, read, and/or reply to messages sent from our office, as well as any malfunctions of networks, PCs, or other devices that may prevent applicants from submitting applications in time.
5. Please be aware that after submitting your application, no further changes can be made for any reason, and the application fee, once paid, will not be refunded. We strongly recommend that you review your application thoroughly, with special attention to the course you have applied for.

Note:

• By creating an account on TAO, you agree to the "Terms of Use" and "Handling of Personal Information" provided by Samadhi Co., Ltd., the service provider for TAO.
• Please regularly check your email at the address you gave when registering as well as your application status on TAO, as we may contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that the Office will not be able to provide feedback on screening status or admissions decisions.