The following qualifications represent the minimum criteria to be eligible to apply. Meeting the qualifications does not guarantee admission.

Last Updated: December 2024

A. Completion of High School (Secondary School) or Equivalent

1. Have graduated or will graduate from an accredited secondary or high school, or
2. Have completed or will complete an IB diploma or GCE A Level program, or
3. Possess a GED (General Education Development) certificate, Kosotsu Nintei Shiken (formerly Daiken), or its equivalent. (Applicants are recommended to apply with at least 15 college-level semester credits to strengthen their application.)

Note: GED applicants are required to submit transcripts from all schools attended since the start of high school, in addition to the official GED transcript.

B. Commitment to Academic Excellence

We seek students with strong academic performance and a demonstrated commitment to academic growth.
For reference, the average GPA of accepted students for the 2023–2024 academic year was 3.34 on a 4.0 scale. 

C. Test Score Requirement

Arrow-Large For Native English Speakers - SAT or ACT Score - Optional

We are a test-optional school. If you believe an SAT or ACT score would complement your application, you should submit your scores. Standardized test scores are otherwise entirely optional and in no way required for admission.

Arrow-Large For Non-native English Speakers - English language proficiency test scores

Minimum score from a test taken no earlier than two years before the date of application to TUJ:

• TOEFL iBT® test: 79, or
• TOEFL Essentials® test: 8.5, or
• TOEFL ITP® test: 550, or
• IELTS (Academic): 6.0, or
• PTE (Academic): 53, or
• DUOLINGO: 110, or
• iTEP Academic-Plus: 3.9, or
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: 180

Notes:

• Applications for English language proficiency test score waivers must be submitted within two years of attending a prior institution.
• Starting from Summer 2024 admission semester, 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 is unable to accept IELTS One Skill Retake.
• A test score may still be required even if an applicant meets the waiver criteria. Contact Admissions Counseling to confirm waiver eligibility.

For applicants with English test scores lower than the above requirements

Applicants who do not meet the required English test score thresholds may be eligible for conditional admission to TUJ through the undergraduate Bridge Program. Please see the page below for more details.

Arrow-Medium About the Bridge Program