Programs in English at Komaba (PEAK)

4 years English final-intake

Entry requirements

Both routes PEAK Undergraduate Admissions (Admissions Office / AO screening) Senior Division Selection (internal progression into the PEAK Senior Division)

Eligibility

Requirement 1 — 12 years of formal school education (or equivalent)
The applicant must fulfil at least ONE of the following educational histories by August 31, 2026: (A) completed all the requirements of a 12-year formal school (primary and secondary) education at (a)
Individual Admission Review Process
Applicants at schools not certified by the listed bureaus or accreditors, applicants from countries with 11-year systems, and applicants who fall outside categories A-D must contact the PEAK Undergrad
Requirement 2 — secondary education outside Japanese-medium schooling
"PEAK is a program designed primarily for students who have been educated in languages other than Japanese." Applicants must meet BOTH criteria by August 31, 2026: (i) they have, or will have, receive
Requirement 3 — standardised examination
"Applicants must have taken one of the standardized examinations specified in Appendix (pages 31-36) and fulfill the specific requirements provided in the appendix and general requirements... by the e
No concurrent UTokyo applications
"Applicants may NOT have multiple applications to the University of Tokyo being considered at the same time. This includes all other undergraduate entrance examinations such as general admissions and
ES subject prerequisite
Applicants for the Environmental Sciences Program must submit transcripts demonstrating they have studied at least TWO science subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology) in the last two ye

Accepted tests and qualifications

Test / QualificationRequirementNotes
High school graduation High-school graduation certificate or certificate of expected graduation, with graduation to have been achieved by August 31, 2026; plus, if applicable, the diploma verifying completion of a high scho · Guidance

English proficiency

English-medium education exemption Applicants are exempt from submitting English proficiency test scores if they meet BOTH criteria: they have, or will have, received an English-medium education for AT LEAST nine school years before re

Other

Official School Transcripts
Academic transcripts in English clearly showing secondary school grades (or expected grades) at the time of application, covering at least the last three years of secondary school: Grades 9-11 for 11-
Official Examination Results for Academic Ability (Standardized Examinations)
An official result transcript for one of the examinations listed in the guideline appendix, uploaded to the application page, with a screenshot of the score-report request confirmation page where the
Official Test Scores for English Proficiency
TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic or Cambridge English Qualifications (C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency), where applicable — not required for applicants who qualify for the English-medium education exemption.
Certificate of (Expected) Graduation
High-school graduation certificate or certificate of expected graduation (graduation to be achieved by August 31, 2026); plus, if applicable, the diploma verifying completion of a high school curricul
School Profiles
If available, the school's website URL or uploaded publicity materials (e.g. brochures) of all schools attended.
Other Documentary Evidence of Achievements
Up to three documentary evidences of achievements/awards for academic or extra-curricular activities, listed on the downloadable 'Additional Information' file. The admissions office reserves the right
Payment Receipt
Screenshot of the credit card payment 'Result' page, uploaded with the file name 'Payment Receipt'; the 12-digit Receipt Number must also be entered on the application.
Two Evaluations (references)
Evaluation 1 (Subject Referee): a teacher at the applicant's high school or university able to evaluate academic ability — from the social sciences or humanities for JEA applicants, from a science-rel
Translation rule
"If any of the required documents cannot be submitted in English, applicants must obtain a translation of each document and submit it along with the original. Documents will not be reviewed without tr
Originals after acceptance
Transcripts, standardized examination results, English proficiency scores and the certificate of (expected) graduation must be submitted as original copies after acceptance onto the program; applicant
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