Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

Key Highlights

• Public national university recognized by NIC-Japan
• Official founding year is 1897
• Focused on languages, cultures, regions, Japan, and international issues
• Operating from its Fuchu campus in western Tokyo

Student Life & Environment

The Fuchu campus brings together classrooms, the university library, health services, research institutes, cafeterias, a student store, sports fields, tennis courts, and a multi-storey gymnasium containing music and extracurricular-activity rooms. This arrangement gives students access to academic, practical, and recreational facilities within one campus rather than across central Tokyo. TUFS International Residences provide furnished accommodation on campus. Rooms include study furniture, a small cooking area, a refrigerator, climate control, and internet access. Bathroom arrangements differ by building: some rooms have private bathing facilities, while others use shared, gender-separated showers. Common areas include kitchens, study and recreation spaces, and cultural or music rooms. Resident student tutors provide assistance, including an on-call presence. Housing should not be treated as universally guaranteed. The university says it tries to accommodate exchange students and will help arrange an alternative when necessary, but degree applicants should confirm their own eligibility and availability. There is no university meal plan; residents can cook or use the campus cafeterias. Residence rules restrict overnight guests and ask students to observe quiet periods. The wider campus environment is comparatively green and residential, with everyday shops and restaurants within walking distance.

Location & Surroundings

TUFS is located at 3-11-1 Asahi-cho in Fuchu, a city in the western part of Tokyo Metropolis. The setting is quieter and greener than central Tokyo, with parks, sports facilities, convenience shopping, supermarkets, and restaurants around the campus. Nearby destinations include Ajinomoto Stadium, Chofu, Kichijoji, and the Jindaiji Temple and botanical-garden area. The principal rail approach is via Tama Station on the Seibu Tamagawa Line. From major stations on the JR Chuo Line, students transfer at Musashisakai and travel two stops to Tama; the campus is across the main intersection from the station area. Bus routes also connect TUFS with Chofu and Tobitakyu stations on the Keio network. Official university guidance describes Shinjuku as about 30 minutes away by train, although actual journey times depend on connections. This location offers access to metropolitan opportunities without placing students in the busiest central districts. The tradeoff is that regular travel to central Tokyo requires rail transfers, so applicants considering off-campus work, internships, or housing should examine commute times and last-train schedules.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For the 2026 academic year, TUFS lists an admission fee of JPY 282,000 and annual tuition of JPY 535,800 for undergraduate and graduate degree students. Tuition is divided into two installments of JPY 267,900. The university cautions that revised tuition applies from the time of a change, so applicants should recheck the official fee page before enrollment. Tuition-exemption and deferment arrangements exist, but eligibility and continuation depend on the particular support program and available funding. The university’s international-student budget page, as displayed on August 20, 2026, estimates monthly living costs of JPY 110,000–140,000 for students in TUFS International Residences. Listed single-room charges are JPY 31,000–46,000 per month depending on the building, before applicable utilities and other expenses; Residence No. 3 also lists a JPY 30,000 non-refundable administrative charge for stays longer than six months. These are planning estimates, not a guaranteed personal budget. Private apartments can require higher rent, move-in charges, furnishings, and commuting costs. Career support is provided through the Global Career Center. Its services include individual advising, career seminars, job and internship information through CareerNavi, alumni-contact resources, and programs concerning public-service careers. The center also publishes information for international students and supports applications to internships, including opportunities with international organizations. No verified salary or employer-outcome claims are included; students should use the center’s current Japanese-language resources and ask what guidance is available in a language they can use.