UTokyo’s initiative, “Constructing a Global Campus Model at UTokyo,” was selected by MEXT as part of its Top Global University Project (Type A), which was for world-class universities that have the potential to be ranked in the top 100 in world university rankings. In line with the objectives of this initiative, UTokyo worked to construct a Global Campus Model for comprehensive research universities in non-English-speaking regions throughout the duration of the project, concluding in the fiscal year 2023.
MEXT websiteJapan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) websiteThe Six Characteristics of the Global Campus ModelWorld-class, cutting-edge research takes place in a wide range of academic fieldsA comprehensively reformed education system suitable for the modern Globalization EraA wide range of degree programs and courses throughout the curriculum available in EnglishA high level of research and teaching carried out in Japanese, and courses in languages other than English taking place systematicallyA diverse environment where academic and administrative staff and students of the University can teach, research and work together regardless of culture, language, gender, and age while mutually understanding each otherAn organization put into place that supports the Global Campus, and where staff with high levels of knowledge and competency is placed throughout the University Summary of ProjectTo construct this Model,(1) a new and effective education system through comprehensive education reform and modification of the academic calendar has to be constructed and enhanced,(2) the global outreach in education as well as research activities should be improved through the formation of strategic partnerships with select world–leading overseas universities (details HERE), and(3) a core platform that facilitates the planning and implementation of a Global Campus should be established. Logic ModelOutline and Progress TopStrategic Partnerships ProjectStrategic Partnerships are expansive, mutually-beneficial, and special relationships with a limited number of overseas universities that go beyond the usual academic exchange agreements by taking advantage of the strengths of UTokyo and each strategic partner university.Click HERE for more information!
TopTop Global Scholars Visiting UTokyoTop Global Scholars have visited UTokyo to enhance the Excellence, Mobility and Diversity of the University as part of the Top Global University Project, etc.November 2017 Prof. Martin Hairer (Fields Medalist / Imperial College London) Invited by Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences Lecture Details
October and November 2017 Prof. Andrei Okounkov (Fields Medalist / Columbia University) Lecture Details (Invited by Kavli IPMU) Lecture Details (Invited by Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences)
October 2017 Prof. Shing-Tung Yau (Fields Medalist / Harvard University) Invited by Kavli IPMU Lecture Details
October 2017 Prof. David Gross (Nobel Laureate / University of California, Santa Barbara) Invited by Kavli IPMU Lecture Details
October 2017 Prof. Brian Schmidt (Nobel Laureate / Australian National University) Invited by Division of International Affairs and School of Science Lecture Details Article about the lecture
March 2017 Prof. Caucher Birkar (Fields Medalist / University of Cambridge) Invited by Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences Lecture Details
February 2017 Prof. George Smoot (Nobel Laureate / University of California, Berkeley) Invited by School of Science Lecture Details
November 2016 Prof. Ngô Bảo Châu (Fields Medalist / The University of Chicago) Invited by Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences Lecture Details
August 2016 Prof. Sheldon Lee Glashow (Nobel Laureate / Boston University, Harvard University) Invited by School of Science Lecture Details
November 2015 Prof. Shing-Tung Yau (Fields Medalist / Harvard University) Invited by Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences Lecture Details
October 2015 Prof. Alan H. Guth (Kavli Prize / Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Invited by Kavli IPMU Lecture Details
June 2015 Prof. Sir Vaughan F. R. Jones (Fields Medalist / Vanderbilt University, University of California, Berkeley) Invited by Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences
April 2015 Prof. Gerard 't Hooft (Nobel Laureate / Universiteit Utrecht)Invited by Kavli IPMU
November 2014 Prof. Edward Witten (Fields Medalist / Institute for Advanced Study)Invited by Kavli IPMU
Top“Studying at Japanese Universities” MOOCUTokyo has developed and offers a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) titled “Studying at Japanese Universities” via Coursera, as a free online course for those interested in studying in Japan.Click HERE for more information and see you in Japan!
TopSome Activities in the PastMarch 17, 2023Princeton-UTokyo Strategic Partnership University Project "IRCN Computational Psychiatry workshop"March 8, 2023"2023 Princeton day at UTokyo”March 3, 20232nd Strategic Partnership Symposium - How to deepen the partnership in various aspects -June 27, 2022Strategic Partnership Agreement renewed with Stockholm TrioJune 17, 2022AUA Biodiversity Photo Contest - UTokyo staff wins third prizeMarch 15, 2022Strategic Partnership SymposiumDecember 8, 2021UTokyo-NTU Joint Conference 2021 heldMarch 19, 2021“Global Fellow” designation program to be startedJanuary 27, 202116th Annual IARU Presidents' MeetingNovember 12, 2020The 4th UTokyo Global Advisory Board Meeting HeldNovember 11, 2020The Fifth UTokyo-Tsinghua Strategic Partnership Joint Symposium HeldOctober 2, 2019The 3rd UTokyo Global Advisory Board Meeting HeldMarch 7, 2019Fifth UTokyo Strategic Partnership SymposiumJanuary 21, 201914th Annual IARU Presidents’ MeetingDecember 3, 2018Administrative Staff Exchange with Princeton University and the Extension of the Memorandum on Strategic Partnerships ProjectNovember 28, 2018The 2nd UTokyo Global Advisory Board MeetingNovember 5, 2018ANU-UTokyo Joint Forum "Australia-Japan: Science & technology diplomacy and public policy"October 29, 2018The Second Strategic Partnership Joint Workshop - "Multidisciplinary collaboration for sustainable development" held between UTokyo and the Stockholm University GroupJuly 23, 2018The University of Tokyo and Tsinghua University: Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Partnership and holding of the Joint SymposiumMay 25, 2018President Sung Nak-in of Seoul National University Visits UTokyoMay 4, 201813th Annual IARU Presidents’ MeetingMarch 6, 2018Fourth UTokyo Strategic Partnership SymposiumMarch 2, 2018President Gonokami Attends Seoul National University’s 2018 Matriculation CeremonyFebruary 1-10, 2018The 2018 National Taiwan University – The University of Tokyo Joint Winter Program HeldDecember 22, 2017Professor Dr. H.R.H. Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol of the Kingdom of Thailand Visits UTokyoNovember 27-28, 2017The First UTokyo Global Advisory Board Meeting HeldOctober 4, 2017Courtesy Visit and Special Lecture by Vice-Chancellor Schmidt, the Australian National UniversitySep 25, 2017Strategic Partnership Agreement Signed with Universities in StockholmSeptember 20-22, 2017Strategic Partnership Joint Workshop “Active Ageing: living longer and healthier in an ageing world” held between the University of Tokyo & the Stockholm University GroupJuly 28, 2017Delegation from Tsinghua University Headed by President Qiu Yong Visit UTokyoJune 9, 2017Issue of the Third UTokyo Strategic Partnership ReportMay 29, 2017Symposium on Internationally Cooperative Projects in Higher Education in a Knowledge-based EconomyApril 29, 2017UTokyo Participates in Launch of AUA (AUA: Asian Universities Alliance)April 25, 2017UTokyo Signs Agreement with UBC and MPIApril 13-15, 2017The Second UTokyo-Tsinghua Strategic Partnership Joint Symposium @ Tsinghua University on “Multidiscipline”March 27-28, 201712th Annual IARU Presidents’ Meeting March 17, 2017Third UTokyo Strategic Partnership SymposiumFebruary 22, 2017Delegation from Stockholm University Visits UTokyoFebruary 12-19, 2017National Taiwan University – University of Tokyo Joint Winter Program HeldFebruary 6, 2017PKU Undergraduate Students Visit UTokyo, Engage in Lively Discussion with UTokyo StudentsJanuary 31, 2017The Second Cambridge-UTokyo Joint Symposium @ UTokyoJanuary 19-20, 2017ETHZ-UTokyo Strategic Partnership Symposium on Science, Design, Manufacturing and InformationNov 27 - Dec 2, 2016Staff Training at Peking University and Tsinghua UniversityNovember 24-25, 2016The Twelfth President’s Council Meeting HeldNovember 7-11, 2016UTokyo Cohosts the Chile-Japan Academic Forum 2016 at PatagoniaSeptember 19, 2016UTokyo offers “Studying at Japanese Universities” as a MOOCJuly 22, 2016Memorandum on Strategic Partnership signed with Seoul National University June 16, 2016Issue of the Second UTokyo Strategic Partnership Report June 6, 2016Results of the UTokyo Photography ContestApril 25-26, 201611th Annual IARU Presidents’ Meeting March 17-8, 2016Princeton Days at UTokyo: Progress Report on the Strategic PartnershipMarch 14, 2016Second UTokyo Strategic Partnership SymposiumDecember 7, 2015The 1st Top Global University Joint Symposium ReportNovember 23-24, 2015Cambridge-UTokyo Joint Symposium and WorkshopsOctober 29, 2015The 9th Forum for Japanese and Chinese University Presidents was held at Kyushu UniversityOctober 5, 2015KAKENHI Information Session for Overseas ResearchersJuly 27-28, 2015PKU Senior Administrators’ Training Program at UTokyoApril 20, 2015First UTokyo Strategic Partnership SymposiumMarch 4, 2015Strategic Partnership Engagement made between UTokyo and ANUMarch 4, 2015The University of Tokyo establishes Strategic Partnership with the University of CambridgeFebruary 17, 2015Visit from the President of Seoul National UniversityOctober 22-23, 2014UTokyo Day at Princeton, celebrated the strategic partnership