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Science Tokyo vs UTokyo

Institute of Science Tokyo and University of Tokyo are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.

  • Science Tokyo: ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh
  • UTokyo: ₹28 lakh – ₹30 lakh
  • UTokyo cheaper by ≈ ₹0.6 lakh
  • 3 shared programs

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Science Tokyo or UTokyo: which is better for Indian students?

UTokyo costs less: about ₹28 lakh – ₹30 lakh in total versus ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh for Science Tokyo — a difference of roughly ₹0.6 lakh. Science Tokyo is known for formed in 2024 from Tokyo Tech and Tokyo Medical and Dental University; UTokyo for Japan's top-ranked university. Both offer Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.

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Official sources: Institute of Science Tokyo — official website · University of Tokyo — official website

Science Tokyo vs UTokyo

Total cost
Science Tokyo: ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh · UTokyo: ₹28 lakh – ₹30 lakh
Location
Science Tokyo: Tokyo · UTokyo: Tokyo
Type
Science Tokyo: Public · UTokyo: Public

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Science Tokyo vs UTokyo: the numbers

Science Tokyo vs UTokyo: the numbers
ItemScience TokyoUTokyo
CityTokyoTokyo
TypePublicPublic
Known forFormed in 2024 from Tokyo Tech and Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityJapan's top-ranked university
Tuition¥635,400 a year¥535,800 – ¥642,960 a year
Living costs used¥1,500,000 a year¥1,500,000 a year
Total in ₹₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh₹28 lakh – ₹30 lakh
Programs we coverComputer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringComputer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Official websiteisct.ac.jpu-tokyo.ac.jp

How to decide

Choosing between them

Pick Science Tokyo if…

You want formed in 2024 from Tokyo Tech and Tokyo Medical and Dental University and life in Tokyo.

Pick UTokyo if…

You want Japan's top-ranked university and life in Tokyo.

Cost

UTokyo saves about ₹0.6 lakh over the program on our figures.

Your program

Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.

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UTokyo, by about ₹0.6 lakh in total on our figures (₹28 lakh – ₹30 lakh vs ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh).

Neither is better for everyone. Science Tokyo is known for formed in 2024 from Tokyo Tech and Tokyo Medical and Dental University; UTokyo for Japan's top-ranked university. Compare the specific program, location and cost.

Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.

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