Originally drawn to Temple University for its global reputation, international approach, and commitment to excellence, my path to becoming an international lawyer, professor, and university president was fortified by the Japan campus of Temple University (TUJ). My experience as a student at Temple was exceptional, serving as a springboard to numerous opportunities. Now, as campus president and dean, it is a privilege to ensure that current and future TUJ students enjoy the same exceptional global experience.
As an integral part of the Temple University system, TUJ furthers opportunities for student discovery, engagement, and future careers. As a full-service global campus of a renowned university with over 33,000 students globally, TUJ draws upon the resources and strengths of our home campus in Pennsylvania to provide an exceptional education in English from global experts in their fields.
Remarkably, at an affordable price, students can earn an undergraduate degree in 14 different fields as well as graduate degrees in TESOL, law, management, and communication management entirely in Japan from a major public research American university based in Philadelphia. More broadly, TUJ also offers “degree-start” options for college students or college preparation through our Academic English program for those desiring to attend college in English.
With 45 years of history in Japan, TUJ continues to rise to unparalleled heights. In recent years, our undergraduate student population has nearly tripled reaching over 3,400 students in the spring 2026 semester. TUJ also host over 200 graduate students. Together, Temple Japan educates students from approximately 100 different countries. In recent years, approximately 45% of our undergraduate students have come from the United States, 25% from Japan, and the remaining 30% hail from around the globe.
In January 2025, TUJ opened a multi-building satellite location in Kyoto just a short distance from the famous Fushimi Inari shrine and Kyoto Station. About 350 students enrolled at TUJ Kyoto in the spring 2026 semester.
Launching in August 2026, TUJ will open its new 8-story Hillside Center. Hillside will serve as TUJ’s second Tokyo-area location, and the third in Japan. It adds 23 additional classrooms, an auditorium, fitness center, dance studio, music room, esports area, and other recreational spaces to the Temple Japan line-up.
Our sustained success has generated unprecedented opportunity and excitement. Our value proposition and “truly international” approach have garnered the attention of a growing number of students. Our enhancements, programs, location, and affordability have elevated both results and reputation. TUJ is a preferred destination.
Temple University’s reputation and stature continue to rise on a global scale. The University ranks in the top 50 of public universities and top 100 national universities according to U.S. News & World Report (2026). Additionally, Times Higher Education rates Temple among the top 400 universities in its 2025 world rankings. Among universities with full-degree programs in Japan, Temple ranks in the top 10 of universities. Temple shines in the areas of internationalization, student engagement, student support, faculty, and more.
TUJ is dedicated to delivering an exceptional global educational experience in Japan that is firmly rooted in the principles and methodologies of American higher education within a multicultural and inclusive environment. TUJ empower students to build bridges across cultures and provides them with the tools to excel in an interconnected world. For those who have yet to discover TUJ or would like to know more, we invite you to explore and learn more. The educational experiences and international opportunities through TUJ are truly amazing.
Sincerely,
Matt Wilson, President & Dean
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