UNU Centre – Tokyo (Japan) serves as the programming, planning and administrative headquarters unit of the University. It comprises the Office of the Rector as well as administrative and academic services units that support the work of the global UN University system.

• The Office of the Rector (including two Vice-Rectorates) supports the Rector in his capacity as the chief academic and administrative officer of the UN University, and assists in executive management and coordination of the University system. The Office of the Rector provides an overall supporting role for governance and policy development within the global UN University system, and covers the legal affairs of the University.
• The Administration and Finance Services unit provides overall support for the University’s activities.
• The Campus Computing Centre manages the University’s information and communication technology resources and network infrastructure.
• The Library, Archives and Registry unit manages library services, information resources and archives, and the registry.
• The Tokyo unit of the Office of Communications coordinates media and public relations; provides a comprehensive range of internal communications (design, production, editorial and web development/management) and audio-visual creative services.