About the EJU Exam
What is EJU (日本留学試験)?
The EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) is an examination for international students wishing to enroll and study at Japanese universities (as undergraduates, etc.). It tests basic academic knowledge in the subjects of Science, Japan and the World, and Mathematics. There are no limitations on the number of times examinees may take the EJU or their age. Examination scores are valid for two years.
A total of 479 Japanese universities (over 60% of all such universities in Japan), including most national universities, require submission of EJU scores as part of their application procedures. Other benefits are that certain schools offer "pre-arrival admission", allowing students taking the exam to be admitted before arriving in Japan, as well as a reservation program for an honors scholarship for those achieving high scores on the EJU.
*Some schools only accept test scores from a specific date, so please check the application requirements of the school you are planning to apply to.
Examination Period and Locations (試験期間と試験場所)
[Examination period]
Held two times per year
First round: June (Application in February-March, notification of results scheduled for around July)
Second round: November (Application in July, notification of results scheduled for around December)
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) Application Process ( 日本留学試験（EJU）出願の流れ)
Subjects
The EJU tests an individual's Japanese proficiency, as well as their basic understanding of "Science," "Japan and the World," and "Mathematics." The "Japanese" subject tests an individual's ability to study Japanese at the university level (academic Japanese), and it includes a reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and listening/reading comprehension section for a total of 400 points and 50 points total for the writing section.
The "Science," "Japan and the World," and "Mathematics" sections are worth 200 points each, and the tests are offered in both English and Japanese. For "Science," you will choose two subjects from physics, chemistry, and biology, and for "Mathematics," you will be taking "Course 2," which tests advanced mathematics skills necessary for the undergraduate level, as well as "Course 1," which is for other undergraduate-level courses.
When taking the EJU, you should take the subjects and language of examination designated by your preferred university.
* You cannot select both "Science" and "Japan and the World."
* "Japan and the World" is a subject unique to the EJU, and it is a combination of three subjects taught at the high school level in Japan, including "Civics," which focuses on politics and economics, "Geography," and "History."
Advantages of the EJU (日本留学試験のメリット)
Reservation Program for Scholarship (奨学金予約プログラム)
Privately financed international students achieving high scores on the EJU and wishing to enroll in Japanese universities (undergraduate level), junior colleges, colleges of technology (third year and above) or post-secondary courses at specialized training colleges are determined as reservation holders for the "Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students."
Scholarship benefits: 48,000 yen/month (changes may occur each school year)
Application method: When applying for the EJU, indicate your interest in applying for the scholarship
Selection method: Students who achieve exceptionally high scores on the EJU will be selected