Examination for Japanese University Admission


The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students, more commonly referred to as simply the Examination for Japanese University Admission, is a standardized test

History

It was adopted in 2002 as a replacement for both the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and the General Examination for Foreign Students. It became the standard admission test for undergraduate or graduate non-Japanese students who are applying to study in Japan.

Contents

The test assesses language proficiency along with several subject tests. The specific subject tests required vary by university, but as of 2005 included: Japanese as a Foreign Language, Science, Japan and the World, and Mathematics. Applicants choose either the Science or Japan and the World.

Administration

The test is administered by the Japan Student Services Organization, an Independent Administrative Institution established under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Testing locations are distributed across Japan. Additionally, test sites are available in other Asian countries, save for China and Macau. No test sites are located in Europe, Africa, North America, or South America. Applicants to Japanese universities from these regions usually travel to Japan to be examined.
The test is administered in June and November.