EJU Outline
The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) is an examination used by universities in Japan to evaluate the academic readiness and language proficiency of international students seeking admission to undergraduate programs.
What is EJU?
The EJU assesses students' abilities in Japanese language, science, mathematics, and Japan and the world. It is designed to measure academic aptitude and ensure that international students can succeed in Japanese higher education.
New Examination for International Students in Japan
The EJU was established to provide a standardized evaluation for international students applying to universities in Japan. It helps universities assess applicants from diverse educational backgrounds.
Flowchart
A flowchart illustrating for the EJU examination process official EJU Flowchart
- The university or other such higher institution in Japan decides to use the EJU in considering international students’ applications.
- The institution decides which EJU subjects must be taken, which languages are to be used in testing basic academic abilities subjects, and which EJU session should be taken.
- The institution announces the application requirements for international students.
- An international student wishing to study in Japan selects the institution to apply to based on the application requirements and other criteria.
- The international student selects the subject tests and testing language required by the institution of choice and takes the EJU, which is offered on a Sunday in June and November.
- JASSO notifies the applicant of the EJU results.
- The applicant submits an application to the institution of choice. At this time, the applicant provides the institution with his/her EJU examination registration number by, for example, attaching a copy of the EJU examination voucher.
- The institution requests JASSO to provide the applicant’s EJU score report.
- JASSO provides the institution with the applicant’s EJU score report.
- The institution uses the applicant’s EJU score report and other criteria to consider the application.
- The institution informs the applicant.
Guidelines for the EJU
Comprehensive guidelines covering every aspect of the EJU, from application procedures to score reporting.
- The EJU will not be offered in Russia (Vladivostok) from the 2024 exam.
1. Purpose
This examination is used to evaluate the Japanese language proficiency and the basic academic abilities of international students who wish to study at the undergraduate level at universities or other such higher educational institutions in Japan.
2. General Description of the Examination
(1) Eligibility:
International students who wish to study at the undergraduate level at universities or other such higher educational institutions in Japan.
(2) Date of Exam:
1st Session: June 16, 2024 (Sunday)
2nd Session: November 10, 2024 (Sunday)
(3) Venues:
Japan:
Hokkaido, Miyagi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Ishikawa, Shizuoka, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Okayama or Hiroshima, Kochi, Fukuoka and Okinawa.
Outside Japan:
Hong Kong, India (New Delhi), Indonesia (Jakarta and Surabaya), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar), Myanmar (Yangon), Philippines (Manila), Republic of Korea (Seoul and Busan), Singapore,
Sri Lanka (Colombo), Taiwan (Taipei), Thailand (Bangkok and Chiang Mai) and Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City)
(4) Subjects:
Depending on the university they wish to enter and the course of study they wish to pursue, the examinees select the subject tests that they will take from the following.
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[Remarks]
- a. The test in Japanese as a Foreign Language consists of Writing, Reading comprehension, and Listening and Listening-Reading Comprehension.
- b.In the science test, examinees select two subjects from physics, chemistry and biology depending on the requirements of the University they wish to enter and the course of study they wish to pursue.
- c. In the mathematics test, examinees select either of Course 1 if they plan to enter liberal arts programs or science programs requiring comparatively less knowledge of mathematics, or Course 2 if they plan to enter programs requiring advanced knowledge of mathematics depending on the requirements of the university they wish to enter and the course of study they wish to pursue.
- d. Examinees may not choose to take both the Science test and the Japan and the World test.
- e. The score ranges listed are not raw scores except the writing in Japanese as a foreign language; instead, they are based on a common scale. The writing is scored based on the standards.
- f. Refer to the syllabuses for each subject.
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(5) Examination Languages Option:
The EJU is available in Japanese or English, except for the Japanese as a Foreign Language test, which is given in Japanese only. Applicants need to indicate their preference in the application depending on the requirements of the university they wish to enter and the course of study they wish to pursue. -
(6) Answering Format:
All questions use a multiple-choice format, except for the writing section of the Japanese as a Foreign Language test.
4. Application Procedures, etc.
- As prescibed
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(1) Score Reports to Examinees
Score reports will be notified online to examinees on the following dates (tentative).
1st Session: July 24, 2024 (Wednesday)
2nd Session: December 20, 2024 (Friday)
[Remarks] Examinees overseas will be notified of their Score Reports through the Overseas Representative in their country or region. -
(2) Score Inquiries by Universities
Universities who completed the registration procedure designated separately will be able to start score inquires online from the dates stated in (1) above. - 2020 2nd Session
- 2019 1st Session
- 2018 2nd Session
- 2018 1st Session
- 2017 2nd Session
- 2017 1st Session
- 2016 2nd Session
- 2016 1st Session
- 2015 2nd Session
- 2015 1st Session
- 2014 2nd Session
- 2014 1st Session
- 2013 2nd Session
- 2013 1st Session
- 2012 2nd Session
- 2012 1st Session
- 2011 2nd Session
- 2011 1st Session
- 2010 1st Session
Application form
Examination fee
| Japan | One subject: JPY 10,000 (including tax) Two or three subjects: JPY 19,000 (including tax) |
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Outside Japan
| Country | Fees |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong | (One subject) HKD 500 (Two or three subjects) HKD 950 |
| India | INR 1,300 |
| Indonesia | IDR 110,000 |
| Malaysia | MYR 90 |
| Mongolia | MNT 50,000 |
| Myanmar | USD 20 |
| Philippines | PHP 750 |
| Republic of Korea | (One subject) KRW 50,000
(Two or three subjects) KRW 80,000 |
| Singapore | SGD 65 |
| Sri Lanka | LKR 1,850 |
| Taiwan | (One subject) TWD 1,500
(Two or three subjects) TWD 2,000 |
| Thailand | THB 400 |
| Vietnam | VTD 275,000 |
Application period:
Japan
1st Session: From February 13 (Tuesday) and closed by 5:00 p.m., March 8 (Friday), 2024.
2nd Session: From July 1 (Monday) and closed by 5:00 p.m., July 26 (Friday), 2024.
Outside Japan
1st Session: From February 13 (Tuesday) to March 8 (Friday), 2024
2nd Session: From July 1 (Monday) to July 26 (Friday), 2024
Applications:
Japan
The applications should be submitted to the Testing Division, Student Exchange Department, Japan Student Services Organization.
Outside Japan
The applications should be submitted to the Overseas Representatives in each country or region.
Application Procedures
Japan
Applications will be accepted online. The details of the application procedure and other information will be posted on the website of Japan Student Services Organization.
Outside Japan
To be decided through consultation with the Overseas Representatives in each country or region.
Sending of Examination Voucher
Japan
Examination vouchers will be sent on the following dates (tentative) in response to applications received.
1st Session: May 17, 2024 (Friday)
2nd Session: October 18, 2024(Friday)
Outside Japan
To be decided through consultation with the Overseas Representative in each country or region.
[Remarks] Postage charges for examination voucher and score report will be announced in the EJU Bulletin, etc.
5. Score Report and Notification
EJU Syllabus
Japanese as a Foreign Language
The detailed syllabus for the Japanese as a Foreign Language.
Science
The science syllabus covers physics, chemistry, and biology, with specific content for each subject:
Japan and the World
Mathematics
The mathematics syllabus is divided into Course 1 and Course 2, depending on the candidate's field of study. It includes detailed information on the topics covered and types of questions asked in the examination.
Past Exam Questions
Past exam questions provide valuable insights into the format and types of questions asked in previous EJU sessions. Reviewing these questions is crucial for candidates to familiarize themselves with the examination style and practice effectively.
List of Schools Using EJU
A comprehensive list of universities and institutions using EJU for admissions is available on the List of Schools Using EJU page.
Schools Offering Pre-arrival Admission
Details on schools offering pre-arrival admission opportunities based on EJU scores are listed on the Schools Offering Pre-arrival Admission page.
Acceptance Level or Minimum Required Scores of EJU
Pre-arrival Admission
Information on pre-arrival admission opportunities based on EJU scores is detailed on the Schools Offering Pre-arrival Admission page.
EJU Data
Statistics and data related to the EJU, including the number of applicants and examinees, are available on the EJU Data page.
Number of 2024 EJU Applicants (1st Session)
Specific data regarding the number of applicants for the 2024 EJU first session can be found on the Number of 2024 EJU Applicants (1st Session) page.
Transition of the Number of EJU Examinees
A historical overview of the number of EJU examinees over time is provided on the Transition of the Number of EJU Examinees page.
EJU Outline of Results
An outline of the results of the EJU, including score distributions and performance metrics, is detailed on the EJU Outline of Results page.
Flyer and Poster
Informational materials such as flyers and posters related to the EJU and pre-arrival admission are available on the Flyer and Poster page.
Publications for EJU and Pre-arrival Admission
Publications providing detailed information on the EJU and pre-arrival admission processes can be accessed on the Publications for EJU and Pre-arrival Admission page.
Contact Information for EJU
For inquiries and further assistance regarding the EJU, contact information
Regarding general inquiries, applications, Score Reports for EJU, please contact to "Uketsuke-Center (Information Desk)"
The Center has moved from Hachioji City(Tokyo) to Yokohama City(Kanagawa).
(Open on weekdays except for Saturday, Sunday, public holidays and December 30 through next January 4)
Address :EJU Uketsuke-Center (EJU Information Desk) 7F HI Yokohama Bldg., 2-6-26, Kitasaiwai, Nishi-ku,. Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 220-0004
TEL:0570-55-0585 (Use 045-620-7243 for some of mobile, IP phone or international call.)
FAX:045-620-7962
E-mail:eju@sdcj.co.jp
Other inquiries for EJU, please contact to Testing Division, Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO).
Address:4-5-29 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8503 Japan
TEL:03-6407-7457
FAX:03-6407-7462
E-mail: jasso_eju@jasso.go.jp
Conclusion
This comprehensive guide provides detailed information about the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), covering everything from the examination structure and scoring to syllabus and past exam questions. For further details, visit the official EJU website.
