Japan Universities & admissions - Application process

You must first pick an English taught track like Kyoto's iUP or a Japanese taught track requiring the EJU exam. English tracks need strong SAT Math scores plus IELTS or TOEFL, while Japanese tracks need EJU results in Math and Science.

Yes, absolutely. You can apply to universities in multiple countries at the same time, and doing so is a smart strategy to keep your options open. There are no international laws or crossborder agreements that prevent you from applying to Germany, Canada, New Zealand, and Japan simultaneously, though managing them.

Yes, Japan strictly conducts entrance examinations after the application process is initiated and completed. Students first submit application documents and fees during the application period. Once approved, schools issue an admission card, and the actual academic tests, essays, or interviews take place weeks or even months after the application window.

Yes, over 100 Japanese universities offer full degrees taught entirely in English, so you need no prior Japanese. Programs like the University of Tokyo PEAK, Waseda, Keio PEARL and GIGA, and Kyoto iUP accept direct online applications, and English tracks skip the EJU and JLPT exams entirely.