The Office of Academic Affairs is responsible for academic quality across Undergraduate and Graduate programs at TUJ. It is headed by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Office Staff

  • Yasuko Taoka (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs)
  • Mai Mitsui (Operations Manager)
  • Juliet Swann (Administrative Assistant)
  • Danielle Vokal (Institutional Research and Effectiveness Analyst)
  • Ben Bizot (Administrative Assistant for Divisions of Liberal Arts and Media & Fine Arts)

Undergraduate Programs

Division Chairs

Division Chairs are responsible for overseeing the curriculum and faculty in their divisions.

Chair for the Division of Business & Technology

  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • International Business Studies
  • Mathematics program and courses
  • Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

Chair for the Division of Fine & Media Arts

  • Art
  • Communication Studies

Chair for the Division of Liberal Arts

  • Asian Studies
  • International Affairs
  • Japanese
  • Political Science
  • Psychological Studies

Faculty Advisors

Faculty Advisors and Area Coordinators are available to assist students in course selection for the major and minor requirements based on their academic interest and needs.

Bridge Program

The Bridge Program is part of TUJ’s Undergraduate Program and is for non-native English language learners who need to develop advanced academic language skills. In the Bridge Program, students take both credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing courses, all of which help students learn the essential skills needed to succeed in an American university.

Student Success

Academic Advising Center (AAC)

The Academic Advising Center supports TUJ's undergraduate students to achieve their academic goals and to develop an academic plan that aligns with TUJ policies. Each TUJ student is assigned an academic advisor, based upon their major, to assist them with decision making about their course registration and program of study. Academic advisors partner with students to review their academic progress and degree requirements, while connecting them with relevant academic opportunities and support resources.

Academic Success Office

The Academic Success Office builds cross-campus connections by developing and managing programs that facilitate student success. The Academic Success Office supports students to develop study skills and learning strategies to be successful throughout their time at TUJ. Through a holistic lens, the Academic Success Office meets students where they are and proactively engages students in becoming resilient and self-directed learners.

Registrar’s Office

 The TUJ Registrar’s Office is responsible for the management of academic records and related services. These services provide direct support to current and former students along with third-party agencies. Additionally, the office works with academic departments to create and maintain the university course schedules. Working collaboratively with the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) at Temple University’s main campus, the office is committed to enhancing the efficiency and quality of its services.

Graduate Programs

Graduate College of Education

At Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ), the Graduate College of Education offers a master's program in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and a doctoral program in Applied Linguistics.

Beasley School of Law

Distinguish yourself in the real world by learning "real law" from our faculty of international lawyers at the Beasley School of Law at Temple University, Japan Campus — a full-time U.S. law school in Japan.

Master in Management

Designed for recent college graduates from all backgrounds, the one-year Master in Management (MiM) in Tokyo delivers a comprehensive introduction to the world of business. Develop knowledge and experience around business concepts, data analysis, financial and accounting principles, and organizational ethics. You have the opportunity to conclude the program with built-in time to pursue an internship.

Master of Science in Communication Management (TUJ KYOTO)

Unlock your potential in global communication leadership with the new Master of Science in Communication Management at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) in Kyoto. Designed and taught in partnership with Temple University’s prestigious Lew Klein College of Media and Communication, our innovative Communication Management program will equip you with the skills you need to thrive in today's interconnected world.