Admissions 2027

Admissions to Japanese Universities

You apply to each Japanese university directly. English-taught degrees ask for English scores. Japanese-taught degrees often ask for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU, a Japan entrance exam) and Japanese skills. Graduate schools want a research plan.

Japan University Applications

Language Proficiency: TOEFL iBT or IELTS for English-taught courses; EJU or Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT, which checks your Japanese) for Japanese-taught courses
Documents: Research plan (graduate) or essays (bachelor's)

Each university sets its own rules. Money is in Japanese yen (JPY).

Steps

Your Admissions Journey

From choosing a course to getting your visa.

Choose

Pick an English-taught or Japanese-taught course.

Choose

Pick an English-taught or Japanese-taught course.

Check

Make sure your education meets the entry rules.

Check

Make sure your education meets the entry rules.

Test

Take TOEFL iBT, IELTS, EJU or JLPT as asked.

Test

Take TOEFL iBT, IELTS, EJU or JLPT as asked.

Apply

Apply online and pay the application fee (screening fee).

Apply

Apply online and pay the application fee (screening fee).

COE and visa

Your university applies for your COE (Certificate of Eligibility). Then you use it to apply for the visa.

COE and visa

Your university applies for your COE (Certificate of Eligibility). Then you use it to apply for the visa.

Key Application Deadlines

Autumn 2027

Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (iUP): 3 December 2026.
Waseda University's School of International Liberal Studies (SILS): 12 January (early) or 28 January 2027 (regular).

For autumn 2027 entry, applications start in November 2026.

Key Components