Japan University Examination”is an examination held for students everywhere would like to study in Japan. Applicants may be admitted to a Japanese university directly through this examination.
Individuals who hold nationality other than Japanese and are expected to obtain a residence status under Japan’s Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act that does not impede university admission.When applying to universities using the JPUE, candidates should generally have completed or be expected to complete 12 years of education by March 31, 2026, and possess university entrance qualifications or equivalent. Additionally, they should reach the age of 18 by March 31, 2026.
Please refer to "JPUE Schedule" for actual exam timetable of each area.
According to the mode of study in Japan in the past, applicants shall take "independent examination of the university” implemented by Japanese university after taking "EJU”. In this way, applicants have to learn Japanese well in advance and accept instructions after class on the basis of education guideline of Japanese senior high school. For overseas students, it is very difficult to enter a Japanese university directly. However, "Japan University Examination” requires no Japanese basis, you may take the examination in your native language. Besides, the test scope is on the basis of the education outline of local senior high schools, students may get high marks after mastering knowledge points they learn at present.
JPUE is divided into written test and interview. The written test subjects and the university at the time of the interview are determined by the classification of the learning system.
What do you want to study in a university in Japan? Different departments have different classification of arts and sciences. Note that some universities will designate examination subjects.
Basically, the syllabus of senior high school education in all parts of the country shall prevail. For further details, please download the syllabus of JPUE from the official website for confirmation.
In the Japan University Consortium Academic Examination (JPUE), the foreign language questions are presented in the chosen language (English or Japanese). For other subjects, you can choose to take the exam in either Chinese or English. Therefore, students who do not speak Japanese can still apply and take the exam.
The question setting of "Basic Mathematics" is based on basic mathematics. Comparing with this, "Science Mathematics" has a broader range of questions and a higher degree of difficulty.
The test scope of all subjects are according to the education guidelines of local senior high schools. For more information, please see "the test scope” for confirmation.
The online application system is used in the application procedure of "Japan University Examination”. Please apply for it according to steps specified in the online application system.
Offline registration has been cancelled since the first issue of 2017. Please register from the online registration system.
Please confirm all documents required for application on this page. All paper documents shall be scanned and uploaded to the online application system.
Yes. You should choose the faculty/department I would like to learn in the future to complete your application. Therefore, before your official application, please consider what major you would like to apply.
No. You cannot choose the university you would like to study. You can only choose the major in which the faculty/department you would like to learn. As an auxiliary document, we provide related questionnaire for students fill what university you would like to go.
The applicant is considered as a primarily qualified for admission to the relevant university by passing a written test and an interview.After the formal application procedure to the university of one's choice, an official acceptance (admission permission) will be given.
No. To take for your own future into account, please make the best choice after a careful consideration.
Each university may present a different condition and a different offer. Please consider which university is the most suitable for you carefully. After the qualification is published, you may talk with our instructors about how to choose a university.
Most universities participating in "Japan University Examination" require applicants to take "Preparatory Courses" as admission conditions.
In the case of attending "Preparatory Courses" is required at the time of the pre-admission (Offer), you will lose the validity of Offer if you do not attend.
Students who acquired the pre-admission (Offer) in "Japan University Examination" can participate this course.
Preparatory Courses” mainly focuses on Japanese. As auxiliary courses, students possibly take extra tutoring of literal arts and science with the education guideline of Japanese senior high school beyond local education outline. For specific auxiliary courses, it depends on different majors and different universities, so every candidate may have different auxiliary courses.
Japanese universities finally confirm if your Japanese ability is up to N2 level.
No, it is not. The level of achievement in the "pre-study preparation education" that will be verified after the formal application to the university varies depending on the content of the OFFER.
If you receive a "fail" status, you will not be able to study in Japan using the JPUE. However, in this curriculum, each university provides daily guidance to help you reach the "first-round pass" goal and carefully supports you to achieve formal acceptance.
Of course, you can do both. You can take the "Joint University Scholastic Ability Test" before sitting for the common national exams to secure your preferred universities, or you can take the "Joint University Scholastic Ability Test" after the national exams to secure your university options.
The 'Joint University Scholastic Ability Test' aims to evaluate students' abilities and qualities comprehensively.
If you go to Japan after you pass “Japan University Examination”, the cooperation company designated by the bureau of affairs will be responsible for the united application. For details, please contact the bureau of affairs after you get pre-admission.
For students get the pre-admission of “Japan University Examination”, please carry on the application of visa according to the progress of “Preparatory Courses”.
Each university offers scholarship programs and tuition reduction systems under various conditions.
