What kind of services does EducationUSA in Tokyo offer to U.S. institutions?
We provide several services to U. S. institutions for recruiting prospective students in Japan. Please see the " Services for U.S. Institutions "page for details.
Can we hold an information session about our institution?
We are unable to assist holding a single institution information session.
However, we can announce information sessions individually organized by institutions via our SNS.
Institutions which hold information sessions usually reserve a room or a meeting space at a hotel. We suggest that you ask your alumni or Foreign Commercial Service of the American Embassy for assistance to find venues for such sessions.
When you plan information sessions in Japan, be sure to check public holidays of Japan.
Where should we send our information (catalogue etc.) to?
Unfortunately we no longer maintain individual university catalogs in our advising center.
Are there any other EducationUSA centers in Japan?
What are the trends of Japanese students seeking opportunities in the U.S.?
We provide a briefing on current trends of Japanese prospective students who are seeking study opportunities at U.S. institutions or who are currently studying at U.S. institutions. Please see the " Services for U.S. Institutions " page for details.
Where can we find the information on the recognition/accreditation of schools in Japan?
To explain the accrediting system of tertiary level education in Japan, simply stated, schools can be classified into two categories by the agencies which approve them: 1. those accredited by the Ministry of Education, and 2. those accredited by the prefectural governments.
Though there are exceptions, according to school law, generally, colleges and universities which offer academic programs are usually approved/accredited by the Ministry of Education, while specialized training schools (senshu gakko) or miscellaneous schools (kakushu gakko) which offer vocational programs are approved/accredited by prefectural governments or prefectural board of education where the schools are located, depending on whether it is public or private. It is said that there are more than 3,000 specialized training schools in Japan.
Credits earned at prefecutral accredited schools are technically transferable to a degree program at colleges or universities in Japan, though the decision is entirely up to the institution to which the student transfers.
For a list of accredited Japanese schools, please referee to the MEXT website.
Is there a list of Japanese universities by field of studies?
What is KOSEN (National Institute of Technology, Japan)??
KOSEN (National Institute of Technology, Japan), short for kōtō senmon gakkō (高等専門学校), is a unique nationwide network of higher education institutions offering an engineering‑focused curriculum. Since the first KOSEN was established in 1962, more than 60 years have passed. Today, in addition to the 51 National Institutes of Technology, there are also 3 public and 4 private KOSEN institutions.
(Source: National KOSEN (English) / Public/Private KOSEN (Japanese only)）
Students enter after completing junior high school, and most programs span 5 years (or 5.5 years in the Maritime Technology Department). KOSEN is designed to cultivate practical and creative engineers through early, specialized, and hands‑on technical education.
(Source: https://www.kosen-k.go.jp/en/ )
Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) recognizes completion of the third year of a KOSEN program as meeting the legal qualification for university admission in Japan. As a result, KOSEN students are fully eligible to apply to Japanese universities even though they do not receive a traditional upper‑secondary (high school) diploma.
(Source: MEXT : Entrance Qualification for Universities)
KOSEN institutions themselves do not confer academic degrees upon completion of the basic program. However, graduates have clearly defined academic pathways:
・KOSEN Regular Course (5 years): No degree is awarded; however, graduates are permitted to use the title “Associate (jun‑gakushi, 準学士)” in Japan. (Source: School Education Act of Japan)
Students who complete the regular five‑year program may either enter the workforce or transfer into the third year of a Japanese university.
・KOSEN Advanced Course (additional 2 years): Within Japan, graduates of the KOSEN Advanced Course are eligible to transfer into four‑year colleges and universities. (Source: School Education Act of Japan)
In addition, if they wish, they may apply to receive a bachelor’s degree (gakushi 学士) through the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education (NIAD‑QE). (Source: NIAD-QE)
For U.S. institutions evaluating applicants from KOSEN, it may be helpful to request alternative documentation, such as official transcripts, curriculum descriptions, or statements issued by the student’s KOSEN, to verify eligibility and academic standing. These documents clearly demonstrate that students meet Japan’s university‑entrance requirements, even without a traditional high school diploma or an associate degree.
We would like to invide Japanese professors to help establishing or enhancing Japanese studies programs at our institutions in the U.S. Are there any Japanese organizations to support such initiatives?
Regarding basic information on studying in the U.S. in English, please refer to the EducationUSA website.
Basic information for studying in the U.S. are also available in Japanese on our Japanese website.
Information on studying in Japan
We mainly provide information on how to study in the U.S., and unfortunately have limited information on studying in Japan.
If you are interested in studying at a Japanese university in Japan, JASSO(Japan Student Services Organization) provides scholarships and information on studying in Japan.
Tests (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, TOEFL)
Fulbright Japan does not distribute/administer any standardized admissions tests.
Please refer to the official websites of each exam ( Directories-Test Directory ).
※ Inquires on SAT examination
Like other standardized tests, please contact College Board directly for information and inquiries regarding SAT examinations.
Test Proctor Service
We do not provide test proctor services. Please use general search engines by entering keywords such as "proctor service Japan" to look for test proctor services in Japan.
