The Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU) for International Students evaluates candidates looking to enroll in undergraduate programmes in Japanese universities or educational institutions. The objective is to check whether they have the Japanese language skills and the basic academic abilities to study in Japanese institutions. The test is conducted by the Japanese education ministry.
EJU does not have specific eligibility criteria, but candidates should be 18 or older to enroll in an undergraduate programme as an international student in Japanese universities. They should also have completed 12 years of school education in their country.
The exam is conducted for international students seeking admission to Japanese higher education institutions while they are in their home country. It evaluates the basic Japanese language proficiency and academic abilities to ensure they can cope with their curriculum and life in Japan.
The EJU tests are available in Japanese or English. However, the test for “Japanese as a Foreign Language” is to be written in Japanese only. Applicants need to mention their preferred language while applying to take the examination. Here are the details of the exam pattern-
| Subject | EJU subjects | Score range | Time |
| Japanese as a Foreign Language | Assessment of the Japanese Language skills (academic) | 0 – 400
Reading comprehension Listening comprehension Listening-reading comprehension 0 – 50 Writing |
125 minutes |
| Science | Assessment of the basic academic skills in science (physics, chemistry and biology) | 0 – 200 | 80 minutes |
| Japan and the World | Assessment of the basic academic skills in liberal arts ) thinking and logical abilities) | 0 – 200 | 80 minutes |
| Mathematics | Assessment of the basic academic skills in mathematics (Course1, Course2) | 0 – 200 | 80 minutes |
EJU examination fees for tests administered in Japan are as follows-
The EJU exam is conducted twice a year in 16 cities in Japan and 14 countries (18 cities) across the globe. These include India (New Delhi), Indonesia (Jakarta and Surabaya), the Republic of Korea (Seoul and Busan), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Myanmar (Yangon), Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar), Philippines (Manila), Russia (Vladivostok), Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai), Taiwan (Taipei), Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City), and Sri Lanka (Colombo). Here are the details of the test dates for EJU 2023.
| Session 1 | |
| Application Period | 13 February ~ 10 March |
|
Date of Examination | 18 June |
| Announcement Date of Score Report | 26 July (tentative) |
| Session 2 | |
| Application Period | 3 July ~ 28 July |
|
Date of Examination | 12 November |
| Announcement Date of Score Report | 22 December (tentative) |
You may take the test multiple times, but only one result would be used by universities or higher education institutions for admission. The score is valid for two years.
EJU does not have specific eligibility criteria, but candidates should be 18 or older to enroll in an undergraduate programme as an international student in Japanese universities. They should also have completed 12 years of school education in their country.
Students can try their hand at the EJU practice tests as a part of the preparation. These tests are available online.
Registration for the EJU within Japan can be done as an individual application, group application (batch registration format), and group application (individual application-collective format).
After submitting the application, students can pay via credit card, convenience store transaction, or bank transfer (ATM or Internet banking).
Application forms for the test conducted outside Japan can be obtained from overseas representatives in respective cities. Candidates can submit the application in person or by mail.
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