Guidelines for EJU
Examination for Japanese University Admission for
International Students
～ Pre-Arrival Admission Using the EJU ～
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EJU Questions and Answers
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List of Schools Offering Pre-arrival Admission
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Published: July 2016 (Not for commercial sale)
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Student Exchange Department, Testing Division
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[email protected] Contents Introduction
This pamphlet has been prepared to explain the Examination for
Introduction......................................................................................03 Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)
and "Pre-Arrival Admission".
International Student Admission Screening Methods.......................04 The EJU is one phase of the admissions screening examination
conducted by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
The EJU (The Examination for Japanese University Admission
for privately financed international students seeking to attend
for International Students) ...............................................................05
universities (undergraduate programs) or other institutions of higher
education in Japan. EJU can be taken without having to come to
The EJU Exam Preparation...............................................................08
Japan as it is administered in 17 overseas cities of 14 countries and
Steps to Study in Japan...................................................................09 regions mainly in the Asian region (as of June 2016).
The EJU is an examination designed to measure the Japanese-
Pre-Arrival Admission Using the EJU................................................ 12 language proficiency and basic academic abilities (Science, Japan
and the world and Mathematics). M ore than 700 universities
Scholarship (Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho Honors and other institutions of higher education in Japan that accept
Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students) ............. 15 international students into their programs recognize the scores on
this examination in screening the admission of those students.
Schools accepting EJU scores
www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/examinee/use/
EJU website
More than 130 institutions have introduced "Pre-Arrival
www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/ Admission" - a program approach enabling international students to
take the EJU outside of Japan, then apply for admission to schools
on the basis of the examination results etc. without traveling to Japan
for screening.
Schools accepting the Pre-Arrival Admission Program
www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/examinee/prearrival/uni_national.html
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The EJU (The Examination for Japanese
University Admission for International
Students)
(as of June 2016)
International Student Admission Screening Methods EJU is an exam designed for international students wishing
to enroll and study at Japanese universities on their Japanese
The entrance exam is a combination of several tests listed below. proficiency and basic academic abilities.
Many universities (undergraduate programs) and other institutions of
higher education in Japan have their special entrance examinations
1. Examination Site
prepared for international students.
Japan : 16 prefectures
Outside Japan : 17 overseas cities in 14countories and regions
(1) Application screening
(2) Test on academic ability
(3) Interview
(4) Short essay
(5) Other competence and aptitude tests
(6) EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for EJU can be taken in the
International Students) following cities:
(7) JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) Bangkok, Busan, Colombo,
(8) National Center Test for University Entrance Admissions Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City,
Hong Kong, Jakarta,
Kuala Lumpur, Manila,
This pamphlet has been prepared to explain the EJU.
New Delhi, Seoul, Singapore,
Surabaya, Taipei, Ulaanbaatar,
Vladivostok, Yangon
Overseas contact for EJU
http://www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/examinee/contact/
2. Examination Dates
The EJU is offered twice each year
- in June (the 1st session) and November (the 2nd session).
3. From the sitting of the exam to the announcement of results
1st session 2nd session
Obtain the “Bulletin of the EJU”, pay the exam
February ~ fee and send out your application form.
① Application period July
March ※ Never fail to check the application period
because it changes annually.
Sending of
② May October The exam voucher will be sent out.
Exam Voucher
③ Examination Date June November Sit for EJU
The results will be notified to the examinees
by JASSO. JASSO submits the results of
④ Receipt of Score Report July December the examinees to the universities to which
they have applied upon inquiry from those
universities.
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4. Examination Subjects and Languages Used in the Examination 6. EJU Syllabus
From the following four subjects, applicants are requested to The EJU syllabus conforms to the Course of Study for high
select and undergo testing in the subjects indicated by their school schools in Japan.
of choice. Refer to the syllabus page of the JASSO website for the subject
Note that the "Science" and "Japan and the World" subjects matter covered in each subject of the EJU.
cannot be taken at the same time.
Subjects Time Selection of subjects Score range Language used
for examination www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/examinee/syllabus/
Reading Comprehension,
Japanese 125 Listening and Listening-Reading Japanese
as a Foreign min. Comprehension 0 ~ 400 points only
Language
Writing 0 ~ 50 points 7. Qualification for EJU and Number of Exams
Science 80 Select two of the following subjects : 0 ~ 200 points No qualification is required to take the EJU. No age limits apply.
Basic academic
min. physics, chemistry or biology
Selective,
Anybody can take it a number of times.
abilities
Japan and 80 0 ~ 200 points either
the World min. Japanese
Math. 80 Select one of the following subjects :
0 ~ 200 points
or English 8. Schools using EJU
min. Course 1 or Course 2
More than 700 universities (almost all national universities) and
[Explanations] other higher educational institutions in Japan consider EJU scores in
- Japanese as a Foreign Language
Measurement of the Japanese language skills (academic Japanese) required for their admission process for international students.
studying at Japanese universities.
Writing (30 min.) → Reading Comprehension (40 min.) → Listening-Reading
Comprehension → Listening Comprehension (combined time for Listening-Reading www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/examinee/use/
Comprehension and Listening Comprehension approx. 55 min.)
- Science
Three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology). Measurement of the basic
academic skills in science necessary for studying in a science department of a
9. EJU Score Validity Period
Japanese university. The EJU may be taken as number of times. However, only the four
On the examination day, applicants are requested to select two of these three most recent exam results are valid (for two years), with students able
subjects based upon the requirements of the school to which they are applying. (100
points for each subject) to submit only one set of results to their desired school of application.
- Japan and the World For example, let's say that "University A" accepts scores from
"Japan and the World" is a subject unique to the EJU. Measurement of the basic three different EJU sessions November 2016 2nd session, June of
academic skills in liberal arts, particularly thinking and logical abilities, necessary for
studying at Japanese universities. 2017 1st session and November of 2017 2nd session. If you have
It is a combination of the "Civics" (focused on politics and economics), "Geography" taken two or all of those exams, you may submit to that university the
and "History" subjects taught at the high school level in Japan. examination number for the single session that you feel represents
- Mathematics
Measurement of the basic academic skills in mathematics necessary for studying your best scores from among all of those results.
at Japanese universities.
Course 1: Liberal arts programs, science programs requiring relatively limited ✓ How the results are used varies by the specific school. Some
knowledge of mathematics
Course 2: Academic programs requiring relatively advanced knowledge of programs permit use of results from any of the past four sessions;
mathematics others permit only the first session (or only the second session) from
Following the requirements of their school of choice, applicants are requested to the year of application, and so forth. In view of this, applicants are
select one of these two mathematics courses on the examination day.
requested to confirm the requirements at schools of choice.
5. Methods of Response
✓ The results of examinations taken at different times may also
For Japanese as a Foreign Language, the multiple choice and not be submitted for selected subjects. For example, you cannot
written response formats are used. submit your 1st session (June) score for Japanese as a Foreign
For Science, Japan and the World and Mathematics the multiple- Language together with your 2nd session (November) score for
choice format is adopted. Japan and the World.
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The EJU Exam Preparation Steps to Study in Japan
Where is it possible to view sample questions from Gathering general information on study in Japan
Q1 the EJU?
Books containing the questions that appeared in past Website
A1 examinations are sold at the Japanese language studies
corner of major bookstores throughout Japan. They may also be JASSO Website www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/
viewed at EJU Overseas Representatives, JASSO Overseas Offices STUDY in JAPAN www.g-studyinjapan.jasso.go.jp/
portal site Guide for STUDY in JAPAN, Search
located in Indnesia, Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia etc.
-Gateway to Study in Japan- for schools, information on schools,
information on scholarships, Study in
Japan Fairs, Examination for Japanese
JASSO Overseas Office University Admission for International
www.jasso.go.jp/en/toiawase/ Students (EJU)
Study in Japan www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/
"Examination for Japanese University Admission for International (Available in Arabic・Chinese・English・
Students (EJU) (with sound CD)" French・Indonesian・Japanese・Korean・
Russian・Spanish・Thai・Vietnamese)
Japanese government scholarships,
information on events, Japan alumni
associations, message from former
international students
EJU Question Booklet (Publication)
www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/examinee/publish/ JAPAN STUDY http://www.jpss.jp/en/
SUPPORT (Available in Chinese・English・Japanese・
Korean・Thai・Indonesian・Vietnamese)
Search for schools, search for
scholarships, information on entrance
exams, the latest information on
Some of the past examination questions are published on our entrance exams
website.
◆ Study in Japan Fairs and Seminars
EJU Questions and Answers www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/event/
www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/examinee/pastpaper_sample.html
Q2 How can I study for the "Japan and the World" test? Obtaining school information
Obtain information about "entrance examinations for privately
The Japan and the World test comprehensively covers topics
A2 in civics, geography, and history. It serves to evaluate your
financed international students" from web pages or bulletin of
schools of choice.
basic knowledge of each area and your ability to reason
from the information and figures presented in the questions. For
✓ Some schools offer the online application
an idea of the content of the test, refer to the syllabus and the
system or allow students to request hard copy
sample examination questions posted on the JASSO website. The
from their websites.
test focuses on civics-related topics, so you are encouraged to
study Japanese high school textbooks, concentrating on politics,
economics, and modern society as you go over the basic topics in
Geography A, World History A, and Japanese History A.
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Confirming eligibility for taking entrance exams, testing Take the EJU
methods and exam schedules Read the bulletin carefully prior to taking the EJU.
First, check your eligibility to take the examinations at schools
of choice. Next, determine if you need to submit the results of the
EJU. If so, confirm what EJU subjects are required by the particular Turn in an application
school, as well as the language in which to take the EJU exams and ✓ When applying to a university that uses the EJU, you are
which score (first or second session of the year) is accepted. requested to write your EJU examination registration number on
the application form or submit the hard copy of EJU examination
(Example of EJU requirements indicated by universities, etc.) voucher or score report.
✓ The university to which you applied will request JASSO to
provide your score.
- Take EJU subjects Japanese as a Foreign
L anguage, Japan and the World and Admission procedures
Mathematics (Course 1). If you are accepted based as result of screening, you will begin the
- Ta k e t h e J a p a n a n d t h e W o r l d a n d
procedures for admission to the school.
Mathematics (Course 1) tests in Japanese.
- Take the EJU 2016 second session given in
November.
"Student Guide to Japan"
Essential book for international students
planning to study in Japan
EJU application
www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/sgtj.html
Obtain application materials from the EJU overseas representative
www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/examinee/contact/
✓ Each university and other institution has its own requirements
for these subjects, so be sure to sign up for the subjects indicated
by your school of choice. Failure to comply with those requirements
will disqualify you from applying to the school in question, so confirm
in advance which exam subjects are required.
✓ Examination vouchers will be sent from the application office.
Make sure you do not lose your voucher after taking the EJU
because some universities require students to have examination
vouchers for application.
* Please note that the EJU application alone does not serve as a
university admission application.
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Pre-Arrival Admission Using the EJU
What is "Pre-Arrival Admission Using the EJU"? Information on schools offering Pre-Arrival Admission
-Let’s get admission while you stay in your country or region without The following website posts information on universities and
going to Japan.- other schools offering Pre-Arrival Admission (names of the
university, department, EJU exam subjects, required documents,
Among universities and other institutions of higher education in etc.).
Japan, more than 130 schools that administer the so-called "Pre-
Arrival Admission Using the EJU." Admission under this program,
which allows students to apply to their schools of choice in Japan by www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/examinee/prearrival/
taking the EJU in their own countries, is determined as follows.
- Take the EJU in one's own country, and apply directly to the ✓ On EJU exam dates, information on some schools offering
institution of choice from that country. Pre-Arrival Admission is available.
- Admission decisions are based upon the results of the EJU, as ✓ It is possible to obtain information at Japan Study Fairs,
well as the contents of high school transcripts and other required seminars and other sources.
documents. (Certain universities conduct interviews and written
examinations locally in the overseas countries.)
* There is no need to travel to Japan to take the examination. Acceptance Level of EJU regarding Pre-Arrival Admission
The acceptance level of EJU regarding Pre-Arrival Admission is
posted on the following website.
indicates “Pre-arrival Admission”.
(Only for schools allowing to announce the acceptance level).
International students Countries and
who wish to study regions
in Japan. administering EJU
www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/examinee/prearrival/required_score.html
Examination for Japanese
University Admission for
International Students (EJU)
Local examination
Applicant screening
Japanese language
educational centers, etc.
Examination for Japanese
University Admission for
International Students (EJU)
Entrance examination
for universities, etc.
Admission Japan
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Scholarship (Reservation Program for
Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for
Privately-Financed International Students)
Voices from International Students Accepted through Pre-Arrival JASSO of fers honors scholarships for privately-financed
Admission Using the EJU international students who attend a university or other institution
of higher education in Japan. In conjunction with this scholarship,
● "It was a cold time of the year in Japan when the examination JASSO sponsors a reservation program that sets aside scholarship
was offered, and I was worried about getting sick. Taking the exam allotments for privately-financed international students who achieve a
in my own country resolved that concern." (Malaysia) superior score on the EJU. (Normally, you may apply for the program
after entering a university or other higher institution.)
● "This program allowed me to study hard in my home country
without going to Japan. My success in being accepted for admission
www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/scholarships/scholarship/
was a proud and joyous event not only for myself, but also for
shoureihi/yoyakuseido/
everyone who supported me in that effort." (Indonesia)
● "Being able to prepare for overseas study in my own country Scholarship Monthly Amount (undergraduate level)
helped me to fully concentrate on getting ready for the entrance ¥48,000 (2016)
exam." (South Korea)
● "Above all else, I saved quite a bit of money by not having to Duration of Scholarship
travel to Japan to take an entrance exam." (Taiwan) The duration of scholarship bases on the time that the applicant
enrolls in a school. For details, refer to the JASSO website above.
● "Qualifying for Pre-Arrival Admission significantly lowers the Overseas examinees who satisfy predetermined conditions will be
financial burden, and also allows many students who yearn to study able to extend the benefit period within the standard term of study at
in Japan to realize that dream." (Mongolia) schools for entry.
www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/examinee/voice/ Application Procedure
This website presents the personal experiences of international In order to be considered for reservation, applicants need to mark
students who entered Japanese schools using the EJU. a circle in the appropriate box on the EJU application form.
Selection
Applicants will be selected based on their results in the EJU and
priority is given to applicants having better results.
Notification of the Selection Results
The Reservation Notice will be sent to applicants selected for the
scholarship. Their EJU examination registration numbers can be
confirmed on the JASSO website regarding the Reservation Program
for the Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed
International Students, etc.
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