The logo design features a symbol that measures "expansion"; because we find a similarity between "expansion"; shape of Ginkgo leaves to the outside, which is a common symbol of the University of Tokyo and its attached schools to be studied, and the "expantion"; of understanding, perspective and curiosity obtained from education and research.

The University of Tokyo was established in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. As a leading research university, UTokyo offers courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic activity.