The Master’s in Architecture and Urban Design at the University of Tokyo is an English‑taught graduate program offered through the Department of Architecture in the Graduate School of Engineering, designed to develop advanced creative and analytical skills in architectural design and urban environments. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary design research that connects architecture, engineering, computation, and urbanism to explore emerging theories and practices in how built environments are designed, experienced, and organized. Students engage in rigorous design studios, research projects, and collaborations that address social, cultural, environmental, and technological issues shaping contemporary architecture and cities, preparing graduates for careers in architectural practice, urban design, research, and policy engagement.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.
Extra Notes
Hongo Campus (Hongō): The oldest and main campus, located in central Tokyo, known for its history (Akamon Gate) and housing most faculties and graduate schools.
Komaba Campus: Home to the College of Arts and Sciences, focusing on general education for freshmen and sophomores.
Kashiwa Campus: UTokyo's newest campus, a center for cutting-edge scientific research, located northeast of Tokyo in Chiba prefecture.