1. The applicant has completed a 12-year course of school education in a foreign country, or is expected to complete it by March 31, 2027.
2. The applicant has been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
3. The applicant has taken the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and received a score of over 220 on the Japanese section. However, CEFR level must be more than B2.
4. The applicant has taken the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), administered by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services, and achieved level N2 (formerly Level 2) or higher.
5. The applicant has achieved Grade C (600 points) or higher on the J.TEST (Test of Practical Japanese), administered by the Japanese Language Examination Association.
6. By the time of enrollment, the applicant will change their status of residence to "Student" as defined in the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.

Notice 1: For applicants who want to discuss the application requirements or other concerns about learning, please contact the admissions office ahead of time.
Notice 2: As most of our classes are in Japanese, we expect international students to be able to understand regular lectures given in Japanese. We do not have any Japanese language preparation classes, but do have Japanese classes (Japanese I・II, Applied Intermediate Japanese A･B, Japanese Culture, etc.) to help improve your Japanese skills.

1. Application confirmation slip (print and submit after completing the online application and paying the examination fee)
2. School report / certificates (for international students: diploma and transcript, both issued within the last three months)
3. Statement of purpose
4. Certificate of health (designated form downloaded from TFU official home page, certified by a medical institution within the last three months)
5. Copy of residence card (international students)
6. Copy of passport (international students)
7. Score documents for the EJU, JLPT, or J.TEST (international students)
8. Application for special consideration regarding examinations and study (only for applicants who need it)

*Contact the international center for the application

Selection is made on a 300-point scale, combining the following:

1. Document screening (school reports, statement of purpose, etc.): 150 points
2. Essay (theme-based): 100 points - examination day, 10:30-11:30
3. Interview (individual interview with two interviewers, 15 minutes): 50 points - from 13:00 on the examination day

Admissions Center, Tohoku Fukushi University

TEL: 022-717-3312 / FAX: 022-717-3332

E-mail: nyushi@tfu.ac.jp