• Home
  • Information on purchasing products using public funds (operating expenses, research grants, etc.)

Information on purchasing products using public funds (operating expenses, research grants, etc.)

The University of Tokyo Co-op accepts the purchase of goods and services using public funds (operating expenses, research funds such as Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research).
When purchasing using public funds, users are not required to make any advance payments themselves, and purchases can be made using accounts receivable slips (quotations, delivery notes, and invoices).

If you are using public funds (science grants, operating expenses, etc.) for the first time, you will need to register your user data with the University of Tokyo Co-op in advance (first time only). Please apply using the form below

Once you have completed your registration, you will be able to purchase items using public funds at all University of Tokyo Co-op stores

Process for purchasing with public funds at the Co-op

  1. First time only: Register for public funds using the [Public Funds Registration Form] or at the store
  2. Consult or request to each store (in-store/email/phone/University Co-op EC site)
  3. Pick up or arrange for delivery of products in store
  4. Delivery of products (issuance of invoices)
  5. Accounting settlement procedures for invoices at your workplace

• When purchasing with public funds, please inform the Co-op staff of the "Registered Phone Number" and "User Name" that you provided when registering for public funds.
• When receiving the product, we will take note of the recipient's name.
• We will check your identification issued by your institution, such as faculty/staff ID or student ID, at the store. *If you do not have identification issued by your institution, please consult the store you are using.

How to receive your product

You can collect your items in the following ways:
• In-store pickup
• On-campus delivery by Co-op staff
• Delivery by courier (delivery conditions and additional shipping charges apply)
*If you would like on-campus delivery, please let us know the delivery location (building, room number, lab name) and the desired time of day (morning/afternoon).
*As a general rule, delivery by courier will incur an additional shipping charge of 880 yen (tax included) per package.
However, if you are delivering to a University of Tokyo facility and the total delivery amount is 25,000 yen (tax included) or more, shipping is free.

Main products and services

The following products and services can be purchased at the Co-op using public funds:
• Information equipment (PCs, peripherals, software)
• Office supplies (stationery, miscellaneous goods, furniture, home appliances, etc.)
• Business cards, bookbinding, printing, translation and proofreading
• Beverages, sweets, food
• Books
*The above are just some examples.
*We also carry many products that are not in stock in stores or listed on the website.
Please feel free to contact us even if you are not sure what you can order.

University Co-op EC site

Some products can be ordered from the following EC site

*For orders placed on the EC site, direct delivery to the specified address is not possible. If you wish to have your order delivered to a specified address, please select "store pickup" when placing your order and contact the store to request delivery.
Please note that there are conditions and additional delivery charges for delivery to a specified address.

University Co-op Order System [UC-OS]
External link
It mainly features products featured in the monthly information booklet "University Co-op Shopping Catalog," as well as products in stock at warehouses jointly operated by university co-ops across the country.
To use the service, you must register as a member using the form below or in-store.
University Co-op Software Information
External Link
The main software available at the University Co-op is listed here. You can also use it without registering as a member
Marutsu Online University Co-op Store Pickup Service
(External link)
Marutsu Elec's online shopping site allows you to order electronic components, semiconductors, and other parts online, even if you only order one unit. You can choose to have your items delivered to your university co-op or pay with public funds.
To use this service, you must register as a member of Marutsu Online.
Business card and poster printing
internal links
Some printing services can be applied for via online submission.
*Available services vary depending on the store.
Online book purchasing service
internal link
You can order from the University of Tokyo Co-op Hongo/Komaba Bookstore's in-store inventory or order foreign books to be delivered

The University of Tokyo Co-op also carries a wide range of products that are not listed on the above e-commerce site.
Please feel free to contact your nearest store for more information.

Consultation and request desk

Hongo/Asano CampusHongo First Purchasing Department

Blog: https://utcoopshop1.blogspot.com/
(Hongo First Purchasing Department Local Information)

Hongo Book Department
Yayoi CampusFaculty of Agriculture Store (Purchases/Books)
Komaba Campus IKomaba Purchasing Department


Komaba Book Department
Komaba II CampusKomaba Research Campus Store (Purchasing)
Kashiwa CampusKashiwa Academic Shop (Purchases/Books)
Shirokanedai CampusMedical research store (purchase/books)
English