Daiichi Institute of Technology
第一工科大学
8 days leftApply by 11/12 → exam on 11/21 · International Student General Admission, Method A
Fees and conditions can change over time. Always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Fees and conditions can change over time.
Homes near campus within 3 km · SALLAE building data
| Campus | Station | Homes | Lowest / month | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Ueno Campus | Ueno Station, Iriya Exit, 1 min walk | 36 | ¥24,800 | ¥75,000 |
| Kagoshima Kirishima Campus (main campus) | Kokubu Station, East Exit, 5 min walk | 1 | ¥43,000 | ¥43,000 |
| Kagoshima Chuo Campus | Kagoshima-Chuo Station, East Exit, 10 min walk | 0 | — | — |
About the school
A private university founded in 1955. It has 1,394 students. There are 71 faculty members. It has 3 campuses (Tokyo Ueno, Kagoshima Kirishima Campus (main campus), Kagoshima Chuo); which one you attend depends on your department.
History · 5
- 2010
- Established the Tokyo Ueno Campus of Daiichi Institute of Technology (quota of 100)
- 2018
- Approved the establishment of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering in the Faculty of Aeronautical Engineering of Daiichi Institute of Technology
- 2021
- Renamed Daiichi Institute of Technology (Daiichi Koka Daigaku)
- 2024
- Renamed the Department of Information Systems Engineering to the Department of Information, AI and Data Science
- 2026
- Opened the Kagoshima Chuo Campus
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
Daiichi Institute of Technology admits international students through 3 routes.Based on the guidelines for April 2027 entry
EJUThe exam Japanese universities use for international student admission · June and November · also held outside Japan = Examination for Japanese University Admission · JLPTJapanese-Language Proficiency Test · N1 is the highest, then N2 = Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
Apply with a Japanese test
Official name: 留学生一般 A方式
International students living in Japan take a written Japanese test and an interview at the school. There are 7 rounds from September to March. For the Tokyo Ueno Campus, the university plans to allocate 80 of its 100 places to international students (the school's business report).
Accepting applications now · until 11/12
More rounds continue until 3/4
Apply with Japanese test results
Official name: 留学生一般 B方式
You submit Japanese test results such as JLPT and take only an interview. With a recommendation from the school principal, the ¥100,000 admission fee is waived.
Accepting applications now · until 11/12
More rounds continue until 3/4
Apply with a recommendation from your Japanese-language school
Official name: 留学生指定校推薦
People attending a Japanese-language school designated by the university get a recommendation and apply exclusively to this university.
Accepting applications now · until 11/12
Round 1 in October · Round 2 in November
Good to know before applying
- In principle you must hold a residence status in Japan. Being able to change your residence status to "Student" at enrollment is a condition of application.
- International students apply only with handwritten documents (no online application). Send by simple registered mail to your first-choice campus; documents must arrive by the deadline.
- Application documents that are incomplete or missing (wrong format, blanks, a pen other than black, erasable ballpoint pens) are not accepted. After acceptance, you cannot change the admission category or desired department.
- The graduation certificate and transcript from your high school in your home country need a copy of the original certified by a public authority and a Japanese translation with an official seal. The deadline is not extended for delayed documents.
- Documents and examination fees that have been accepted are not refunded. If you decline admission on or after March 31, tuition and fees, including the admission fee, are not refunded.
第一工科大学 令和9年度（2027年度）留学生入学試験要項 · checked 2026-11-03
Fees
- First-year fees
- ¥1,090,000 ~ ¥1,310,000
- Paid at enrollment
- from ¥668,300
- Application fee
- ¥30,000
First year = admission fee + tuition, facilities fee, educational enhancement fee (+ laboratory/practicum fee). Tokyo Ueno: ¥1,090,000; Kagoshima (Kirishima and Chuo): ¥1,310,000. Separately: supporters' association fee, student association fee, alumni association fee and insurance (Ueno ¥48,300; Kagoshima ¥78,300). With an open campus attendance certificate, the application fee is ¥15,000.
Places and fees by department 6
| Department | Places | First-year fees (¥) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Engineering | |||
| Department of Information, AI and Data Science (Tokyo Ueno Campus, Information Engineering and Business field) | 30% of the admission quota in total across international student selections (designated-school recommendation and general selection) | 1,090,000 | |
| Department of Information, AI and Data Science (Kagoshima Chuo Campus) | 30% of the admission quota in total across international student selections (designated-school recommendation and general selection) | 1,310,000 | |
| Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering | 30% of the admission quota in total across international student selections (designated-school recommendation and general selection) | 1,310,000 | |
| Department of Environmental Engineering | 30% of the admission quota in total across international student selections (designated-school recommendation and general selection) | 1,310,000 | |
| Department of Architectural Design | 30% of the admission quota in total across international student selections (designated-school recommendation and general selection) | 1,310,000 | |
| Faculty of Aeronautical Engineering | |||
| Department of Aeronautical Engineering (Aeronautical Engineering) | 30% of the admission quota in total across international student selections (designated-school recommendation and general selection) | 1,310,000 | |
Places are the total across all international student admissions. Fees are for 2027 entry.
For 2027 entry · from the school's guidelines
Documents to prepare
Application form, examination fee payment slip, photo card and exam admission ticket, resume, health certificate, entry sheet, copy of residence card, completion (expected), grades and attendance rate certificate from your Japanese-language school, etc., graduation certificate and transcript from your high school in your home country (copy of the original + Japanese translation), Japanese test results (Method B and designated schools), tax (tax-exempt) certificate, etc.
Graduate outcomes
- Graduates (2025 academic year)
- 327 · Undergraduate graduates (all campuses)
- Full-time employment
- 216 · 66%
- Went on to graduate school etc.
- 13 · 4%
Announced by the school (fiscal 2025 business report): at the Tokyo Ueno Campus, 48 of 52 students who sought employment received job offers (91.3%, including further study, etc.). Established new contacts with 50 companies that hire international students.
University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)
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Scholarships
- Those admitted by the principal's recommendation in International Student General Method B get ¥100,000 off the ¥150,000 admission fee.
- Recommendation for International Students from Designated Schools: those who passed JLPT N1 are exempt from the ¥150,000 admission fee.
Student life support
The Kirishima Campus has a men's dormitory and a designated women's dormitory (all private rooms, 2 meals a day). No dormitory for the Tokyo Ueno Campus could be found in official materials.
Getting there
- Tokyo Ueno Campus
- JR Ueno Station, Iriya Exit, 1 min walk · Faculty of Engineering, Department of Information, AI and Data Science (Information Engineering and Business field)
東京都台東区上野7-7-4 - Kagoshima Kirishima Campus (main campus)
- JR Kokubu Station, East Exit, 5 min walk · Faculty of Aeronautical Engineering; Departments of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Architectural Design
鹿児島県霧島市国分中央1-10-2 - Kagoshima Chuo Campus
- JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station, East Exit, 10 min walk · Faculty of Engineering, Department of Information, AI and Data Science
鹿児島県鹿児島市上之園町20-2
SALLAE compiled this from the school's admission guidelines and official sources (such as University Portraits). Dates and amounts can change, so always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Photo: Sakoppi · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons