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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 160-0023 |
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| Address | 1-7-3 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office |
| Application fee | 10,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Admission fee | 30,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 220,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Other expenses | 41,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Not available. |
| Remarks | The tuition fees for the 2026 academic year are the fees required in the first year and are to be paid on a yearly basis. Tuition varies depending on the course. For details, please refer to the "Admission Guidelines" for your desired enrollment term. |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of August |
| Availability of previous exams | No previous exams available. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | General Selection First Round Recruitment [Exclusive Application] [Concurrent Application] Applications will close once the quota is filled. |
| Starting date for application submission | August 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | December 16, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | September 26, 2025 - January 19, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, For exclusive applications, only a statement of purpose is required. If applying concurrently, an essay assignment is also required. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | Application for International Students and Those Whose Native Language Is Not Japanese ● All classes at our university are conducted in Japanese. Applicants whose native language is not Japanese must prove their Japanese language proficiency at the time of application by submitting one of the following documents. Please note that since our university is a correspondence (online) university, this is not a requirement for obtaining a student visa. Submission of one of the following certificates to prove Japanese language proficiency: A copy of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) certificate for N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) A copy of the score report for the Japanese Language section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), excluding the writing section but including reading, listening, and listening-reading comprehension with a total score of 200 points or higher (Only for those who took the exam by 2020. For those taking it from 2021 onwards, scores will be confirmed through the university's "EJU Online Score Confirmation" system, so please enter your examinee number on the "Required Documents Checklist" included in the "Application Set" [see details on p.4].) A copy of the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test score report with 400 points or above Application from Overseas Residents Distance learning from overseas is possible. However, before applying, please be sure to check the precautions and required environment on the website. Communication with the university during enrollment is mainly conducted via the online campus “@CAMPUS.” Phone or postal mail communication will not be provided. The mailing address for student ID cards and certificates issuance is limited to domestic addresses within Japan. Points to Note at Admission Since this is a correspondence university, enrollment does not qualify for visa issuance. After graduating from Japanese language schools, you can work in Japan while studying. If you have internet access, you can study in your own country and obtain a Japanese degree. Many students study this way while living outside Japan. Tokyo Communication University Admission Office E-mail: nyugaku@internet.ac.jp |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | General Selection Second Round Recruitment [Exclusive Application] [Concurrent Application] Applications will close once the quota is filled. |
| Starting date for application submission | December 17, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | March 12, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | February 13, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, For exclusive applications, only a statement of purpose is required. If applying concurrently, an essay assignment is also required. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | Application for International Students and Those Whose Native Language Is Not Japanese ● All classes at our university are conducted in Japanese. Applicants whose native language is not Japanese are required to provide proof of Japanese language proficiency at the time of application by submitting one of the following documents. Please note that, as our university is a correspondence (online) university, this is not a requirement for obtaining a student visa. Submission of one of the following certificates to prove Japanese language proficiency: A copy of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) certificate for N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) A copy of the score report for the Japanese language subject of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), excluding the writing section but including reading, listening, and listening-reading comprehension, with a total score of 200 points or more (Only for those who took the test by 2020. For those who took it from 2021 onward, scores will be verified by the university using the "EJU Online Score Confirmation" system, so please enter your examinee number on the "Required Documents Checklist" included in the "Application Set" [see details on p.4].) A copy of the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test score report with 400 points or higher Applications from Overseas Residents Distance study from overseas is possible. However, please make sure to check the notes on application procedures and the required technical environment on the website before applying. Communication with the university during enrollment will be conducted primarily through the online campus “@CAMPUS.” Contact by phone or postal mail will not be provided. The mailing address for issuance of student ID cards and certificates is limited to domestic addresses within Japan. Important Points at Admission Since this is a correspondence university, enrollment does not qualify for visa issuance. After graduating from Japanese language schools, it is possible to find employment and study while working in Japan. With an internet connection, you can take courses in your own country and obtain a Japanese degree. Many students continue their studies while living outside Japan. Tokyo Communication University Admissions Office E-mail: nyugaku@internet.ac.jp |
Last update: Jul. 28, 2025
