Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS)

Since its establishment in 1873, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) has been devoted to foreign studies, covering 15 areas and 81 languages. Among them, 28 are major languages that students choose as their major field of study.　International students of TUFS will be joined by classmates studying their home languages and regions, making it a true Global campus beyond English.
Located in a quiet residential area in the western part of Tokyo, TUFS provides an excellent academic environment for international students. Start your exploration with one of the English (or English/Japanese) taught degree programs at TUFS. Discover Japan comprehensively through the School of Japan Studies (undergraduate). Or explore the world through a multidisciplinary approach and formulate effective responses to issues of Peace and Conflict in the Master’s program on Peace and Conflict Studies. Or make substantial contributions to international development including SDGs at the Joint doctoral program on Sustainability research.
Your first step to explore the world starts here at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.

Undergraduate
School of Japan Studies – Entrance Examination by High School Recommendation –
Applicants must meet one of the following conditions.

(1) Have completed or are expected to complete 12 years of formal education in foreign countries by March 31, 2023 or have their education recognized as equivalent by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology – Japan (MEXT).

(2) Hold or are expected to hold a qualification for university admission such as International Baccalaureate, Abitur, Baccalaureate, or GCE A level in foreign countries by March 31, 2023.

(3) Have completed or are expected to complete 12 years of education in International schools accredited by WASC, CIS or ACSI in foreign countries by March 31, 2023.

(4) Have been screened separately for eligibility and approved by TUFS as having the academic ability
equivalent to the Condition (1) to (3), and are aged 18 or older as of March 31, 2023.

Note: there are other “Qualifications” applicants must meet, e.g. English proficiency of CEFR B2 Level or above, etc.
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Graduate
Excerpt from the Admission information. Check the full eligibility requirements by downloading the Admission Information

【Peace and Conflict Studies (MA)】
Those who have completed or are expected to complete 16 years of school education outside Japan by end of September.
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【Joint Doctoral Program for Sustainability Research】
Those who have obtained or are expected to obtain a master’s or a professional degree
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Undergraduate
Excerpt from the Admission information. Check the full list of application documents by downloading the Admission Information
Application form
Application Fee JPY 17,000
Personal Statement
Academic Transcript/ Certificate of Graduation or Expected Graduation
Letter of Recommendation written and signed by the high school principal
Evidence of English Proficiency
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Graduate
Excerpt from the Admission information. Check the full list of application documents by downloading the Admission Information

【Peace and Conflict Studies Course (MA)】
Application form
Application fee (JPY 10,000 or JPY 30,000)
Personal Statement
Research Proposal
Two Letters of Recommendation
Original (or true copy) one’s Certificate of Graduation and Academic Transcript
Evidence of English Proficiency
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【Joint Doctoral Program for Sustainability Research】
Application form
Application Fee (JPY30,000)
Certificate of Graduation and Academic transcript
Evidence of English Proficiency
Personal Statement
Research Proposal
Thesis Abstract
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Undergraduate
School of Japan Studies
Application Period: Late August – Early September
Second Screening: Mid-late October
Announcement of the Admission Decisions: Late November

Graduate
Excerpt from the Admission information. Check the full list of application documents by downloading the Admission Information

【Peace and Conflict Studies Course (MA)】
(October admission only)
Application Period: Early January – Early May
Interview: Late May – early June
Announcement of results: Late June

【Joint Doctoral Program for Sustainability Research】
(April Admission)
Application period: Mid- November
Interview: Late January
Announcement of admisison result: Late February
(October Admission)
Application period: Mid-April to Early May
Interview: Mid- June
Announcement of admisison result: Late June

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS)

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September 1-22, 2022