Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
東京外国語大学
Top Global University (Type B · Global Traction)ⓘOf the 37 universities MEXT has supported since 2014 to take more international students and expand English-taught classes and exchange, these 24 were chosen to lead the internationalization of Japanese universities.
ClosedAll applications for April 2027 entry have closed · new deadlines appear here when next year's guidelines come out
- Exam location
- Campus in Japan · some online ›
- Japanese requirement
- Take the EJU (no minimum score) ›
- First-year fees
- from ¥817,800 ›
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuchu Campus | Seibu Tamagawa Line, Tama Station, 5 min walk | 4 | ¥60,500 | ¥80,000 |
About the school
A national university founded in 1897. It has 4,268 students, including 348 international students (undergraduate 145 · graduate 203). There are 246 faculty members, 51 of them from outside Japan. It has exchange agreements with 245 universities in 73 countries and regions.
History · 5
- 1873
- Founded as a government-run school of foreign languages (five departments: English, German, French, Russian and Chinese)
- 1899
- Separated from the Higher Commercial School to become the Tokyo School of Foreign Languages
- 1949
- The new four-year university, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, was launched
- 2000
- Moved to the Fuchu Campus
- 2019
- Established the Faculty of Global Japanese Studies (three faculties together with Language and Culture and International Studies and Regional Studies)
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies admits international students through 3 routes.Pick your situation below to see only the routes that fit · 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 your EJU score
Official name: 私費外国人留学生選抜
You submit your EJU and English scores online. If you pass the stage 1 document screening, you come to the university at the end of November for an essay and an interview.
Applications for this year have closed — below are the remaining dates for those who applied
Nov 28 exam · Faculty of Language and Culture
- Apply 10/8~10/16
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- Exam 11/2824 days left
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- Results 12/16
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- Enroll ~2/1
Nov 29 exam · Faculty of International Studies and Regional Studies
- Apply 10/8~10/16
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- Exam 11/2925 days left
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- Results 12/16
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- Enroll ~2/1
Apply online · in Japanese
Official name: 日本留学試験利用選抜
This selection is only for the Faculty of Global Japanese Studies. You upload your documents online, and if you pass stage 1 you take an interview on Zoom.
Applications for this year have closed — below are the remaining dates for those who applied
- Apply 10/8~10/16
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- Exam 11/2824 days left
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- Results 12/16
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- Enroll ~2/1
Apply online · in English
Official name: 海外高校推薦選抜（English-Speaker Track）
This is the English track of the Faculty of Global Japanese Studies, and you can apply even if your Japanese is not yet sufficient. A recommendation letter from your current high school is required, and stage 2 is an online interview.
Applications for this year have closed — below are the remaining dates for those who applied
- Apply 8/31~9/4
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- Results 11/2016 days left
Good to know before applying
- In the Privately Funded International Student Selection you cannot apply to more than one faculty. You also cannot apply at the same time for school-recommendation admission, special recommendation for returnees, etc., or the Selection Using the EJU. You cannot change where you apply after applying.
- Only EJU taken in June or November 2025, or in June 2026, is valid. You submit a copy of your examinee's card; score reports are not accepted.
- The university contacts you only through "My Page" on the online application site and your registered email. Avoid addresses such as @qq.com and @163.com. Any disadvantage from unread messages or late replies (such as an application not being accepted) is your own responsibility.
- TOEFL iBT (DI code 3059), IELTS and TOEIC scores are sent directly from the testing organization to the university (or submitted online).
- Documents for enrollment procedures must arrive by 4 p.m. on February 1, 2027 (by mail only; no hand delivery). If you do not complete them by the deadline, you are treated as having declined admission. The entrance fee is not refunded, in principle.
東京外国語大学 2027年（令和9年）度 学生募集要項 国際日本学部【日本留学試験利用選抜】 · 東京外国語大学 2027年（令和9年）度 学生募集要項 言語文化学部・国際社会学部【私費外国人留学生選抜】 · checked 2026-11-02
Fees
- First-year fees
- ¥817,800
- Application fee
- ¥17,000
Entrance fee ¥282,000 plus annual tuition ¥535,800 (¥267,900 each for the first and second halves). In addition, ¥15,855 for external English exams. The screening fee is paid in two parts: ¥4,000 for stage 1 and ¥13,000 for stage 2.
Places and fees by department 4
| Department | Places | Applied/Passed | First-year fees (¥) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Language and Culture | |||
| Department of Language and Culture | A few students | 6 / 1 | 817,800 |
| Faculty of International Studies and Regional Studies | |||
| Department of International Studies and Regional Studies | A few students | 6 / 1 | 817,800 |
| Faculty of Global Japanese Studies | |||
| Department of Global Japanese Studies (Selection Using the EJU) | 20 | 76 / 27 | 817,800 |
| Department of Global Japanese Studies (English-Speaker Track) | 10 | 817,800 | |
Places are the total across all international student admissions. Applied/passed figures are for the 2026 academic year. Fees are for 2027 entry.
For 2027 entry · from the school's guidelines
Documents to prepare
Photo data, high school graduation (expected) certificate and transcript (scanned originals), education history form, statement of reasons for applying to the university, activity report, English four-skills test scores (sent directly), copy of your EJU examination admission ticket, passport or residence card, etc. (all uploaded online)
Graduate outcomes
- Graduates (2025 academic year)
- 762 · Undergraduate graduates only (graduate school completers are not included)
- Full-time employment
- 593 · 78%
- Went on to graduate school etc.
- 75 · 10%
Employment results for international students alone could not be found in official materials.
University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)
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Scholarships
- The English-Speaker Track offers an opportunity to be recommended for a government-funded international student scholarship (¥120,000 per month, with entrance fee and tuition waived).
Student life support
Successful applicants can apply for the on-campus dormitory (a room is not guaranteed; in principle 1 year) - English-Speaker Track admission guide
Getting there
- Fuchu Campus
- Seibu Tamagawa Line, Tama Station, 5 min walk · All faculties
東京都府中市朝日町3-11-1
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: kanesue · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons