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 dean and campus president, 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 champions opportunity, engagement, and discovery. As a full-service global campus of a renowned university with over 30,000 students, TUJ draws upon the resources and strengths of our home campus 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 12 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 over 40 years of history in Japan, TUJ continues to rise to unparalleled heights. Over the past 4 years, our undergraduate student population has doubled. As of the fall 2024 semester, TUJ hosted over 2,550 undergraduate students and nearly 200 graduate students hailing from nearly 80 different countries. Approximately 40% of our undergraduate students are from the United States, 30% come 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.
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 (2025). 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 8 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, Dean