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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 112-8606 |
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| Address | 5-28-20 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office, Admissions Section |
| Phone | 03-3945-7272 |
| Fax | 03-3945-7607 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | 19 (for the 2027 school year) |
| Applicants | 40 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 15 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application fee | 10,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Admission fee | 250,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 830,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Other expenses | 280,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Not available. |
| Remarks | A tuition reduction system equivalent to 30% of the tuition fee is available. Scholarship programs are also available. The payment amounts for the Department of Human Environment Design are as follows: Admission fee: 250,000 yen Tuition: 890,000 yen Other fees: 300,000 yen Laboratory and practical training fee: 100,000 yen |
| Department(s) | Social Welfare Studies, Human Environment Design |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of July |
| Availability of previous exams | Available on the internet. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students <using EJU (October Exam)> |
| Starting date for application submission | September 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 3, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 18, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 26, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | November 13, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | English language, Application screening process, Interview, The Department of Human Environment Design conducts document screening, interviews, and practical exams. The practical exam consists of a composition drawing (an image sketch based on a theme) and a written explanation (your opinion on the theme). |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | Test conducted by the school. |
| Remarks | To apply, a score of 300 or higher (including the writing section) in the Japanese language section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) is required. For details, please refer to the application guidelines |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students <using EJU (December Exam)> |
| Starting date for application submission | October 23, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 27, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 13, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | January 8, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | January 14, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | English language, Application screening process, Interview, Please refer to the Remarks below. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2025 onwards |
| Remarks | The Department of Social Welfare requires an English test and interview. The Department of Human Environment Design conducts document screening, interview, and a practical exam, which consists of a composition drawing (theme-based image sketch) and a written explanation (your opinion on the theme). Please refer to the application guidelines for details. There is no minimum score requirement for the Japanese language section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) as an application qualification (taking the exam is mandatory), but applicants are expected to have Japanese language proficiency equivalent to a score of 300 or higher (including the writing section) on the EJU at the time of application |
| Department(s) | Social Welfare Studies |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of July |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students <Online B type (November Exam)> |
| Starting date for application submission | September 22, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 25, 2026 |
| Date of examination | November 22, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | December 11, 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, Online interview will be conducted in some cases. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Please refer to the Remarks below. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from November, 2024 onwards |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | Applicants who have scored 300 points or higher in the Japanese language section (total of Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, and Listening-Reading Comprehension) of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) administered in November 2024, June or November 2025, or June 2026; or applicants who have passed the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at the N2 level or higher. Applications must be submitted via the Toyo University admissions information website. Please be sure to review the entrance examination guidelines before applying. Eligibility requirements include: - A score of 300 or higher in the Japanese section (combined total of Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, and Listening-Reading Comprehension) of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) taken in November 2024, June/November 2025, or June 2026; OR passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at the N2 level or higher. - Having taken one of the following tests—TOEFL iBT® (including TOEFL iBT® Home Edition), IELTS™, or TOEIC® L&R—on or after November 2024. [Admissions Eligible for the "Toyo University SDGs International Student Ambassador Program"] This program certifies privately funded international students as "Toyo University SDGs International Student Ambassadors" and provides support for fees, housing, and other expenses. Eligible students are those who possess the drive and capability to contribute to global society in various ways toward achieving the SDGs, and who commit to engaging in SDG-related activities and initiatives that foster globalization—both on and off campus—after enrolling at the university. Please refer to the entrance examination guidelines for details. |
Last update: Aug. 18, 2026