This section introduces the university-wide systems related to education and research at the University of Tokyo. For first-time users, please refer to the pages “Getting Ready for ICT Systems at UTokyo (for New Students)” and “Getting Ready for ICT Systems at the UTokyo (for Faculty Members)” where the procedures for account creation and other steps are explained.
Please also refer to the following.
- The list of systems available with a UTokyo Account is provided in the UTokyo Account Service Directory
- Selected information regarding systems for faculty and staff (such as administrative systems) is also available on the UTokyo Portal.
- Information regarding systems for ICT administrators is compiled on the University ICT Administrators’ Information Page (in Japanese).
- The page “Effective Use of Online Resources: Search Online Resources by Tool” introduces a variety of tools that can be used for online classes and activities. The resources listed are not limited to those officially operated or contracted by the university.
- For systems independently provided by faculties or graduate schools, please refer to the information provided by the respective source.
Major Systems
- UTokyo Account: This is the account, also known as the “Common ID”, used for accessing the University of Tokyo’s information systems. The basic usage of each system involves logging in with this account.
- UTAS: This is an academic affairs system used for publishing syllabi and handling class-related procedures such as course registration and grades.
- UTOL: This is a learning management system used for distributing course materials, submitting assignments, and other class-related activities.
- UTokyo Wi-Fi: This is the Wi-Fi service available on campus. Please note that you cannot use it without creating an account in advance.
Various Web Services and Software
- Zoom: This is a web conferencing system. Under the University of Tokyo’s license, you can host meetings with up to 300 participants and a maximum duration of 30 hours.
- Webex: This is a web conferencing system. Under the University of Tokyo’s license, you can host meetings with up to 1,000 participants and a maximum duration of 24 hours.
- ECCS Cloud Mail (Google Workspace): This service allows you to use Google’s system with your University of Tokyo account (UTokyo Account). You can use your University of Tokyo email address (
xxxx@g.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp) through Gmail. When you create a UTokyo Account, it enables a sharing setting called “limited access”, which restricts visibility to UTokyo Accounts, a feature not available with regular Google accounts. Even if you already have a Google account, you will need to set up your UTokyo Account to access pages restricted to UTokyo Accounts. - UTokyo Microsoft License: This service allows you to use Microsoft’s system with your university account. You can download Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel, for free. Similar to Google, it enables a sharing setting called “limited access”, restricting visibility to university accounts. To access such restricted pages, you must ensure that your university account is set up for use.
- UTokyo Slack: This is a type of business chat tool used for communication through text messages. A key feature is the ability to create multiple “channels” where text messages can be posted, allowing separate conversations to take place simultaneously. In UTokyo Slack, “workspaces”, which are units where people gather to communicate, can be created upon request by faculty and staff members.
- Slido: This is a web service that provides features for interactive communication with participants during classes, meetings, and lectures, such as Q&A sessions, live polls, and surveys. It integrates with Webex, allowing you to access premium features by signing in with your University of Tokyo Webex account.
- UTokyo MATLAB Campus-Wide License: This service allows you to use MATLAB, a software for scientific and technical computing, under the University of Tokyo’s campus-wide license.
- [For Students]Windows Education for students: This is a license to upgrade to the Education edition of Windows 10 or Windows 11. Please note that this license is for upgrading only and cannot be used for a clean installation.
- UTokyo Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching: This service provides Microsoft developer software for educational use.
- UTokyo Antivirus License (in Japanese): This comprehensive antivirus software license is provided for faculty and students. The University of Tokyo requires “appropriate virus protection (in Japanese)” for computers, as stated in the “Information Ethics and Computer Use Guidelines”. Please use this software as part of your virus protection measures.
University-wide Systems
- ECCS Terminals: These are computers located on campus. Please note that you need to apply for usage rights in advance.
- UTokyo VPN: This system allows you to access administrative systems that are restricted to the university network from outside the campus.
- University of Tokyo Online Lecture Search System (UTAS Lite2, UTIL Lite)：This system is used to verify URLs for online classes. For more details, please also refer to the pages “How to Obtain the Online Class URL (for Students)” and “How to Announce Online Class URL (for Faculty Members)“.
- [For Faculty and Staff] UTokyo Portal: This is the university portal site for faculty and staff.
Library and Electronic Journal Resources
- The University of Tokyo Library OPAC: This is the system used for searching library collections and managing borrowing and reservations.
- EZproxy: This system allows access to electronic journals contracted by the University of Tokyo from outside the campus. Its use is restricted to university members.
- Literacy: This is a site that serves as an “entrance” for searching academic information, such as research papers.
- TREE (UTokyo REsource Explorer): This is a system for members of the University of Tokyo that allows the search of academic information across various databases and electronic journals.
- E-journal & E-book Portal: This is a system for searching electronic journals and e-books contracted by the University of Tokyo.