How To Apply

With growing interest in TUJ and a highly competitive incoming class for Fall Semester 2025, we are excited to offer the ‘Kyoto Start’ option – an opportunity for students to begin their TUJ journey in Kyoto before transitioning to our Tokyo campus.

By starting at TUJ Kyoto, you’ll benefit from:

A ¥434,100 TUJ Kyoto Inaugural Scholarship for students starting in Kyoto this fall—significantly reducing your costs.
A close-knit learning environment with the same high-quality TUJ education.
Affordable and accessible student housing options in one of Japan’s most culturally rich cities.

Seats fill up quickly, so apply early to secure your preferred campus. In the event we reach capacity, especially for applications submitted near the deadline, we may direct students to our other location in Japan.

Don’t miss this opportunity. Apply now!

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Application Checklist Visa Application (if applicable) Application Procedure for Scholarships

All of the following items must be received by 17:00, Japan Standard Time, on the application deadline. Items postmarked by the deadline but arriving late will not be considered on time. All documents not in English must be professionally translated. Submit the original document and translation together with a letter of verification from the translator or a notarization attesting the accuracy of the translation. Documents will not be returned. Non-degree-seeking students will have their transcripts reviewed for admissions purposes, but not for transfer credit and will not receive a credit transfer evaluation. Prospective students are encouraged to complete their application for admission well in advance of the deadline.

Application Checklist

The following requirements are for degree-seeking (first-year and transfer) applicants, non-degree seeking applicants, and Bridge Program applicants.
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1. Application Form

2. Personal Statement

Personal Statement

250-400 words, typed in English

The personal statement is a chance for applicants to introduce themselves; discuss their interest in TUJ; describe long-term personal, academic or career goals; or share any other information pertaining to academic goals that the applicant would like the Admissions Committee to consider.

The personal statement is included in the online application form.

3. Official Standardized Test Results

For Native English Speakers

We are a test-optional school. If you believe an SAT or ACT score would complement your application, you should submit your scores from one of the following examinations:

SAT: Order official SAT scores using TUJ's school code (3702). For more information on the SAT, visit www.collegeboard.com
ACT: Order official ACT scores using TUJ's school code (5298). For more information on the ACT, visit www.act.org

For Non-native English Speakers

One of the following examinations taken no earlier than two years before the date of application to TUJ:

TOEFL: Order an official score report using TUJ's school code (9698). For more information on the TOEFL examination, visit www.ets.org/toefl/
IELTS: E-mail a copy of your score report to ac@tuj.temple.edu
PTE: Order an official score report to be sent to the Japan Campus listed under Temple University. For more information on PTE, visit www.pearsonpte.com
DUOLINGO: Order an official score report to be sent to Temple University, Japan Campus. For more information on DUOLINGO, visit www.englishtest.duolingo.com
ITEP Academic Plus: Order an official score report to be sent to TUJ. For more information on ITEP visit https://www.itepexam.com/
Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Order an official score report to be sent to TUJ. For more information on Cambridge visit https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/

Notes:

Please see the Eligibility Requirements page for information on waivers.
Starting from Summer 2024 intake and beyond, TUJ will no longer accept the TOEFL iBT Home Edition score.
TUJ does not review MyBest® scores for TOEFL iBT.
TUJ is unable to accept IELTS Indicator scores
TUJ conducts institutional TOEFL (ITP) exams every month. Scores are valid only in an application to TUJ.

4. Official High School and College Transcripts in English

Submit official transcripts from all high schools, universities and colleges you have attended including any study abroad programs and, if necessary, English translations by a certified translator. Transcripts must be issued by the school in sealed school stationery envelopes and sent by postal mail, or a TUJ-approved digital transcript service. Official IB transcripts must be sent directly to TUJ from the IB regional office. GCE Advance Level and/or Advance Subsidiary (AS) Level and IGCSE/GCSE Ordinary Level documents must be sent directly to TUJ from the examining boards. Current high school students may submit an interim high school transcript. Students who have a GED must submit an official GED transcript and a copy of their GED diploma.

Students may have their institutions send digital transcripts through one of the many official services including:

Notes:

If Temple University, Japan Campus is not listed in one of the above digital services, select the “NOT IN LIST” option and manually add the recipient email address: ac@tuj.temple.edu
Students with 30 or more college-level semester credits taken after high school graduation are not required to submit high school transcripts.
If a student has previously studied in Japan (language school, credit program, etc.), even under a tourist visa, an official academic transcript, attendance record and letter of activity completion will be required for the student visa application regardless of whether it is required for the admissions application or not.
If confirmation of high school or college graduation is required, further documents may be requested for review.

5. Non-refundable Application Fee of ¥10,500

Visa Application (if applicable)

Prepare the following items and upload them to our visa application portal by the student visa application deadline. All documents must be in either English or Japanese. Documents submitted to TUJ will not be returned. You are able to begin working on your student visa application from three months before the visa application deadline of your starting semester. See Visa Application Process and Documents for more information.

Application Procedure for Merit Scholarships

See Undergraduate Scholarships for details.

Sending Documents Via Postal Mail

Temple University, Japan Campus
Admissions Counseling, Undergraduate
1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 154-0004
Tel: +81-3-5441-9800

Admissions Counseling Office

Location: 1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 154-0004 (Access)
Office Hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:30 (Japan Time)
E-mail: ac@tuj.temple.edu
Tel: +81-3-5441-9800

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