School of Japan Studies (English-Speaker Track) April 2026

【Definition of Terms】
Applicant: Person applying to study at TUFS
High School Representative
: Person at the Applicant's high school who will submit the Applicant's Letter of Recommendation
  • All applicants must read the "April 2026 Admission Information" carefully and must prepare application documents in accordance with its instructions.
  • Application documents must be uploaded according to the instructions in each section.
  • Please arrange for the High School Representative to submit the Letter of Recommendation using the "Letter of Recommendation Submission Form" before the application deadline.

Applicant's Information
Name (Applicant)
Required
Enter your name in English exactly as it appears on your passport.
Date of Birth
Required
e.g., 1 April 2007 → 2007/04/01
MEXT Scholarship Application
Required
Do you wish to apply for the MEXT Scholarship?
To those who wish to apply for the MEXT Scholarship
Required
  • Regarding your most recent academic background, select an applicable answer from the following.
  1. If you are currently enrolled in university, select "Current university student".
  2. If you have graduated from university, select "Graduated from university".
  3. If you have withdrawn from university, select "Withdrawn from university" .
  4. Those who have never been enrolled in university select "Not Applicable".
Nationality
Required
If you hold more than one nationality, list them all.
First Language
Required
If your first language is English, you do not need to submit Evidence of English Proficiency.
Gender
Required
*Due to MEXT scholarship and visa application requirements, please select "Male" or "Female" as stated in your passport. 
For procedures regarding your daily life at our university (student card, dormitory room assignment, health check etc.), please contact the Global Admissions Office (gao@tufs.ac.jp) if your gender does not match the gender in your passport or your gender is not "Male" or "Female".
Current Country of Residence
Required
Fill out your current country of residence before your departure to Japan.
E-mail Address
Required
Fill out your contact e-mail address.
For confirmation, fill out your contact e-mail address in the "確認用" field again.
Name of the High School you most recently attended
Required
  • Enter the name of the high school you most recently attended.
  • This requirement does not include tertiary education (e.g. university).
Location of your high school (Country)
Required
Language of instruction at your high school
Required
If you are a non-native speaker of English but have received your entire high school education in English, you do not need to submit Evidence of English Proficiency.
In that case, you must upload a document, such as your Academic Transcripts, Certificate of (Expected) Graduation, or a document bearing an official seal from your high school, indicating that you received your high school education entirely in English.
Application Documents
Photograph
Required
Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload your photograph data in ".jpeg" or ".jpg" or ".png" format.
Photograph data must
  • be uploaded with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3
  • be portrait-style and front-facing with no hat or sunglasses
  • have been taken within the last three months
  • Please do not edit your photograph. The person in the picture should look the same as the person who appears in the interview.
  • This photograph is used only for your VISA application and Student ID Card.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Application Checklist and Application Form
Required
  • Insert the Photograph Data in the photo field.
  • Fill out and upload the Application Checklist and Application Form in PDF format.
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, to upload the documents in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Payment Receipt of Application Fee
Required
  • Download the "FLYWIRE PAYMENT CONFIRMATION" page.
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload the document in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Personal Statement
Required
Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload the Personal Statement in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Academic Transcript(s) and Grading Scale from every high school that you attended
Required
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a scanned copy of the original transcript(s) or its certified copy in PDF format.
  • Transcript(s) should include all classes taken, credits and grades earned during each academic year, and your school's grading scale.
  • If the original document is written in a language other than Japanese or English, you must attach a Japanese or English translation.
  • If transcript is issued in paper form, scan it and upload it in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Certificate of (Expected) Graduation from the high school you most recently attended
Required
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a scanned copy of the original certificate or its certified copy in PDF format.
  • The certificate must show the date of (expected) graduation (year and month).
  • If the original document is written in a language other than Japanese or English, you must attach a Japanese or English translation.
  • If the certificate is issued in paper form, scan it and upload it in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Evidence of English Proficiency
  • Applicants must submit an official score report indicating that they possess an English proficiency of CEFR B2 level or above.
  • Applicants must submit one of the following scores: TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TOEIC L&R and TOEIC S&W or Cambridge English.
  • Applicants whose first language is English are exempted.
  • Applicants who are non-native speakers of English but have received their entire high school education in English are also exempted. Applicants in this category must submit a document, such as their Academic Transcripts, Certificate of (Expected) Graduation, or a document bearing an official seal from their high school, indicating that they received their high school education entirely in English.
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload an official score report in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Proof of Citizenship
Required
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a copy of your passport in PDF format. 
  • If you do not hold a passport, you must submit a copy of another government-issued identification.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Other documents
Optional
  • If you have any other references or documents, click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload them in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
University Transcripts and Grading Scale (1. Current university student)
Required
  • Those who are currently enrolled in university must submit an original or certified copy of their university transcripts. Transcript(s) should list all classes taken, credits and grades earned in the university, and the university's grading scale.
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a scanned copy of the original transcript(s) or its certified copy in PDF format.
  • If the original document is written in a language other than Japanese or English, you must attach a Japanese or English translation.
  • If the document is issued in paper form, scan it and upload it in PDF format.
(Note) Those who have never been enrolled in university do not need to submit any of the above documents even if they wish to apply for MEXT scholarship.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
University Transcripts and Grading Scale (2. Graduated from university)
Required
  • Those who have graduated from university must submit an original or certified copy of their university transcripts. Transcript(s) should list all classes taken, credits and grades earned in the university, and the university's grading scale.
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a scanned copy of the original transcript(s) or its certified copy in PDF format.
  • If the original document is written in a language other than Japanese or English, you must attach a Japanese or English translation.
  • If the document is issued in paper form, scan it and upload it in PDF format.
(Note) Those who have never been enrolled in university do not need to submit any of the above documents even if they wish to apply for MEXT scholarship.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
University Transcripts and Grading Scale (3. Withdrawn from university)
Required
  • Those who have withdrawn from university must submit an original or certified copy of their university transcripts. Transcript(s) should list all classes taken, credits and grades earned in the university, and the university's grading scale.
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a scanned copy of the original transcript(s) or its certified copy in PDF format.
  • If the original document is written in a language other than Japanese or English, you must attach a Japanese or English translation.
  • If the document is issued in paper form, scan it and upload it in PDF format.
(Note) Those who have never been enrolled in university do not need to submit any of the above documents even if they wish to apply for MEXT scholarship.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Certificate of University Enrollment (1. Current university student)
Required
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a scanned copy of the original Certificate of University Enrollment or its certified copy in PDF format.
  • The certificate must show the date of entrance (year and month) and state that you are currently enrolled.
  • If the original document is written in a language other than Japanese or English, you must attach a Japanese or English translation.
  • If the document is issued in paper form, scan it and upload it in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Certificate of University Graduation (2. Graduated from university)
Required
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a scanned copy of the original Certificate of University Graduation or its certified copy in PDF format.
  • The certificate must show the date of entrance (year and month) and date of graduation (year and month).
  • If the original document is written in a language other than Japanese or English, you must attach a Japanese or English translation.
  • If the document is issued in paper form, scan it and upload it in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Certificate of Withdrawal from University (3. Withdrawn from university)
Required
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a scanned copy of the original Certificate of Withdrawal from University or its certified copy in PDF format.
  • The certificate must show the date of entrance (year and month) and date of withdrawal (year and month).
  • If the original document is written in a language other than Japanese or English, you must attach a Japanese or English translation.
  • If the document is issued in paper form, scan it and upload it in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
  • After filling out the above required items and uploading your application documents, click the "確認画面へ" button below.
  • If you click the Back button, you will lose all progress.