Why TUJ

100% English Speaking Campus
100% American Degree
100% Japan

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is in the heart of Tokyo, one of the most exciting and safest cities in the
world. Its extensive public transportation puts the campus within easy reach of businesses, entertainment districts and culture where students experience both the energy of contemporary Tokyo and the refinement of traditional Japan. Since January 2025, students have been able to experience the cultural capital of Japan at Temple's new satellite location, Temple University, Japan Campus Kyoto (TUJ KYOTO).

An American Education

TUJ is an international campus of one of the United States' largest research universities—Temple University in Philadelphia—and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Founded in 1982, TUJ is officially recognized by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and offers American bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in Tokyo / Kyoto. TUJ students receive the same credits, degrees and transcripts as students at Main Campus in Philadelphia. All classes at TUJ are taught in English and no Japanese proficiency is required to start.

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TUJ Students taking a photo holding with hand-made

Studying in Japan

TUJ offers the unique opportunity to receive an American university education in Tokyo / Kyoto. Japan is among the world's most influential economies and is a gateway to Asia. TUJ students study towards their college degree in English while immersing themselves in the culture, language and history of Japan outside the classroom.

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TUJ students enjoying dinner in yukata while traveling.

Affordable Education

Average annual tuition and fees at TUJ is about 61% less than out-of-state tuition and fees at a public American university and about 72% less than at a private American college or university.

Cost & Financial Aid

Student Centered

Small classes of around students each encourage student participation and allow faculty to provide individualized attention. Internships and independent research provide plenty of hands-on experience. Outside of class, students enjoy the best of Tokyo and Japan through excursions, workshops, campus events and student club activities. Campus facilities include computer labs, an academic advising center, library, counseling office, editing room and tutoring center.

Campus Life

International Campus

Students from around the world come to TUJ for its unique mix of academic rigor, central Tokyo location and Japanese cultural immersion. Approximately countries and regions are represented in the student body. In addition to Japan and the United States, TUJ has students from Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, Canada, China, Russia, Germany, Kuwait, Sweden, Spain, South Korea, and many other countries. TUJ is able to sponsor Japanese student visas for its international students.

Student Profiles

Career Development

TUJ students have the opportunities to undertake prestigious internships, and TUJ graduates have gone on to careers with many of the world's leading corporations, non-profit organizations and governments, or have gone on to start their own businesses.

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