History
1982
- TUJ was established in Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, drawing public attention as the first campus of an American university in Japan. TUJ started by offering the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) and the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in TESOL program
- Started the M.Ed. program in Osaka
Photo: A June 1982 letter from U.S. President Ronald Reagan congratulating TUJ on its establishment (June 1, 1982)
1983
- Launched the Undergraduate Program, enabling students to obtain American B.A. and A.A. degrees without leaving Japan
Photo: The entrance of the first campus at Shiba-Koen and the TUJ sign
1984
- Moved to Shibuya
- Held commencement of the class of 1984 (the first A.A. degree graduates)
Photo: The Shibuya campus entrance
1986
- Held commencement of the class of 1986 (the first B.A. graduates)
Photo: A commencement ceremony in TUJ's early days
1987
- Moved to Shimo-Ochiai, Shinjuku-ku
- Launched IELP in Osaka
Photo: The new nine-story TUJ campus in Shimo-Ochiai
1988
- Began offering a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in TESOL program
Photo: The Shimo-Ochiai campus cafeteria
1992
- Main TUJ operation moved to Minami-Osawa, Hachioji
- Established campuses in Takadanobaba for M.Ed., Ed.D. and IELP programs
Photo: The TUJ Minami-Osawa campus in Tama New Town in Hachioji
1993
- Initiated the Open College Program and the Globalization Program, welcoming more working professionals to TUJ
Photo: A panel discussion at TUJ
1994
- Inaugurated the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program
Photo: Student studying at the library
1995
- Started the Ed.D. program in Osaka
- Held the first TUJ alumni reunion
Photo: Student events and club activities
1996
- Terminated the relationship with local business partners and became a wholly-owned operation of Temple University
- Relocated the campus to Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku
- 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
Photo: The 1996 opening ceremony for the Azabu campus
1998
- Started offering an undergraduate major in communications
- Started an M.Ed. program in Fukuoka
Photo: The entrance to the Azabu Hall
2002
- Changed the name of the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) to the Academic Preparation Program (APP)
Photo: APP class
2003
- Introduced undergraduate majors in psychological studies, art, and international affairs
Photo: Art class
2004
- Launched an undergraduate major in tourism and hospitality management
- Established the Institute of Contemporary Japanese Studies (ICJS)
Photo: ICJS seminar
2005
- Designated as the first Foreign University, Japan Campus by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Photo: A February 2005 letter from U.S. Ambassador Howard Baker celebrating TUJ's designation as the first Foreign University, Japan Campus
2006
- Concluded an Agreement on Joint Activities with Tokyo's Minato City
Photo: Concluding the joint activities agreement with Minato City Mayor, Masaaki Takei
2007
- Launched an undergraduate major in business management
- Held 25th anniversary symposium
- Changed the name of the Academic Preparation Program (APP) to the Academic English Program (AEP)
Photo: 25th anniversary symposium
2009
- Launched an undergraduate major in international business studies
- Changed the Japanese name of the Academic English Program (AEP)
Photo: Today's TUJ
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
Photo: ICAS Seminar
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
Photo: President Hart delivering the keynote speech at the commencement ceremony
3/11 Great East Japan Earthquake
It occurred in the middle of the spring semester and academic programs were suspended for about three weeks, but all classes resumed by April 4. Syllabi were revised to accommodate options offered to students, including distance learning and continuing courses at Main Campus in Philadelphia. All courses were completed with only a one-week extension of the semester. The commencement ceremony was held according to the originally planned schedule.
2012
- Held 30th anniversary symposium
- Began Credit Exchange Program with Musashi University
Photo: 30th anniversary symposium
2014
- Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and an Agreement on Credit Transfer and Student Exchange with Toyo University Faculty of Regional Development Studies (currently Faculty of Global and Regional Studies and Faculty of International Tourism Management)
- Start Credit Transfer Program with the School of Arts and Letters at Meiji University
- Started the Musashi Temple RED Program courses for junior high and high school students who plan to study abroad or at a foreign university in Japan
- Started hosting the TOMODACHI Internship Program
- Signed an MOU with National Taipei University
Photo: 2014 commencement ceremony
2015
- TUJ Symposium “American University Administration and Global Competition” held at the U.S. Embassy, Tokyo
- Improved Executive MBA Program. Earn an MBA in 18 months
Photo: At the U.S. Embassy, Tokyo
2016
- Started Credit Transfer Program with Showa Women's University
Photo: Signing ceremony at Showa Women's University
2017
2019
2020
- Completion of Executive MBA Program
- Launch of Master in Management Program
Photo ：Master in Management class
2021
- The Mochida-Stronach Scholarship begins
- Launched undergraduate minors in Computer Science and Information Science & Technology
Photo: The first recipients of the Mochida-Stronach scholarship. Mr. Mochida, President of Goldman Sachs Japan (left), and Dean Emeritus, Dr. Stronach (right).
2022
- Celebrated TUJ's 40th anniversary
- Signed cooperation agreement with Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Signed cooperation agreement with Yamanashi prefecture
Photo: U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel delivers 40th anniversary speech at TUJ (February 16, 2023)
2024
- Press conference about TUJ KYOTO, new location opening in January 2025
- TUJ began offering complete 4-year Computer Science curriculum in Japan
- Signed cooperation agreement with Nagasaki prefecture
- Signed cooperation agreement with Ehime prefecture
Photo: Dean Wilson makes comments during the Q&A session at the press conference at Kyoto Prefectural Government Office. (February 26, 2024)