Tokyo Metropolitan University Introduction

Overview

Tokyo Metropolitan University (Tokyo Metropolitan University, referred to as "Tokyo Metropolitan University" or "Tokyo Metropolitan University") is a public university located in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2005. It was established by merging Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo Metropolitan University of Science and Technology, Tokyo Metropolitan University of Health Sciences and Tokyo Metropolitan Junior College. Tokyo Metropolitan University is the only university in Japan without the word "university" in its name, and it is also the only public university in Tokyo, supported and invested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Campus

Tokyo Metropolitan University currently has three main campuses:

Hachioji Campus: Located in Hachioji, Tokyo, it is the main campus with most of the faculties and graduate schools.

Hino Campus: Located in Hino, Tokyo, it mainly has the Faculty of Health and Welfare and related graduate schools.

Koganei Campus: Located in Koganei, Tokyo, it mainly has the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Graduate School of Social Sciences.

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of Tokyo Metropolitan University is to cultivate talents with high professional and innovative capabilities who can cope with complex and changing social problems. The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, pays attention to the all-round development of students, and encourages students to actively participate in social activities and international exchanges.

Disciplines and Faculties

Tokyo Metropolitan University has several faculties and graduate schools covering a wide range of subject areas:

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: including literature, history, philosophy, sociology, etc.

Faculty of Law: including law, political science, etc.

Faculty of Economics: including economics, management, etc.

Faculty of Science: including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Faculty of Engineering: including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, etc.

Faculty of Urban Environment: including urban planning, environmental science, etc.

Faculty of System Design: including computer science, information engineering, etc.

Faculty of Health and Welfare: including nursing, rehabilitation science, etc.

Graduate schools include:

Graduate School of Humanities

Graduate School of Social Sciences

Graduate School of Science and Engineering

Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences

Graduate School of System Design

Graduate School of Health and Welfare Sciences

Ranking

According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Tokyo Metropolitan University ranks in the 951-1000 range and 40th in Japan. The school performs well in research capabilities and graduate employment rates.

Expenses

Tuition fees at Tokyo Metropolitan University are relatively low because it is a public university. Generally speaking, undergraduate tuition fees are around 535,800 yen per year, while graduate students may pay slightly more. In addition, there are other fees such as admission fees and facility fees.

Campus

The campus of Tokyo Metropolitan University is beautiful and well-equipped. The Hachioji Campus is located in the suburbs of Tokyo, providing a peaceful learning environment, while convenient transportation and not far from the city center. The Hino Campus and Koganei Campus also provide good learning and living conditions.

Contact information

Address: 1-1 Ohinata, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0397, Japan

Tel: +81-42-677-1111