University of Tokyo to open new department in 2027, classes all in English

The University of Tokyo said Friday that it will open its first new undergraduate department in about 70 years in September 2027, with all classes taught in English to empower students to take on complex global challenges.The new combined five-year bachelor's and master's degree program will reserve half of its 100-student capacity for international enrollees, aiming to strengthen the global competitiveness of Japan's most prestigious university.The department, "UTokyo College of Design," will adopt fall enrollment, the mainstream in Europe and the United States, offering topics that studen…READ FULL ARTICLE