History

1982

  • Established Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ), in Minato-ku, drawing public attention as the first campus of an American university in Japan. TUJ started by introducing the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) and a master of education (M.Ed.) in TESOL program.
  • Started an M.Ed. program in Osaka

1983

  • Launched the Undergraduate Program, enabling students to obtain American B.A. and A.A. degrees without leaving Japan

1984

  • Moved to Shibuya
  • Held commencement of the class of 1984 (the first A.A. degree graduates)

1986

  • Held commencement of the class of 1986 (the first B.A. graduates)

1987

  • Moved to Shimo-Ochiai
  • Launched IELP in Osaka

1988

  • Began offering a doctor of education (Ed.D.) in TESOL program

1992

A new TUJ campus in Tama New Town in Hachioji

  • Main TUJ operation moved to Hachioji
  • Established campuses in Takadanobaba for M.Ed. and Ed.D. programs and IELP

1993

  • Initiated the Open College Program and the Globalization Program, welcoming more working people to the campus

1994

  • Started the master of laws (LL.M.) program

1995

  • Started an Ed.D. program in Osaka
  • First TUJ alumni reunion held

1996

  • Relocated the campus to Minami-Azabu, terminating the relationship with local business partners and becoming a wholly-owned operation of Temple University
  • Launched the Executive MBA Program, the first in Japan
  • Relaunched the Open College Program and the Globalization Program as the Continuing Education Program and Corporate Education Program, respectively

1998

  • Started offering an undergraduate major in communications
  • Started an M.Ed. program in Fukuoka

2002

  • Changed the name of the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) to the Academic Preparation Program (APP)

2003

  • Introduced undergraduate majors in psychological studies, art, and international affairs

2004

  • Launched an undergraduate major in tourism and hospitality management
  • Established the Institute of Contemporary Japanese Studies (ICJS)

2005

  • Designated as the first Foreign University, Japan Campus, by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2006

  • Concluded an agreement on joint activities with Tokyo's Minato City

2007

  • Launched the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) program
  • Celebrates 25th anniversary
  • Changed the name of the Academic Preparation Program (APP) to the Academic English Program (AEP)

2009

  • Launched an undergraduate major in international business studies
  • Changed the Japanese name of the Academic English Program (AEP)

2010

  • Changed the name of the Institute of Contemporary Japanese Studies (ICJS) to the Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS)
  • Launched an undergraduate major in Japanese language

2011

  • Established a new four-year, full scholarship program for Japanese students supported by Goldman Sachs Gives, a donor-advised fund
  • Launched Continuing Education Program in Osaka
  • Started accepting credit cards for tuition payments