Wakayama University
和歌山大学
ClosedAll applications for April 2027 entry have closed · new deadlines appear here when next year's guidelines come out
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakaedani Campus | Nankai Main Line, Wakayama-daigakumae Station (about 20 minutes on foot or about 4 minutes by bus) | 0 | — | — |
About the school
A national university founded in 1949. It has 4,425 students, including 114 international students (undergraduate 39 · graduate 75). There are 228 faculty members, 13 of them from outside Japan.
History · 5
- 1875
- Wakayama Prefectural Normal School, the predecessor of the Faculty of Education, is established
- 1922
- Wakayama Higher Commercial School, the predecessor of the Faculty of Economics, is established
- 1949
- Wakayama Normal School, Wakayama Youth Normal School and Wakayama College of Economics are combined, and the university is established with two faculties: Gakugei (Liberal Arts and Education) and Economics
- 1995
- The Faculty of Systems Engineering is opened
- 2008
- The Faculty of Tourism is opened
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
Wakayama University admits international students through 2 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 EJU + English score + interview · humanities
Official name: 私費外国人留学生選抜（経済学部・観光学部）
Register online in August-September and mail your documents, then take a Japanese interview at the university on October 10. Results are announced on October 30.
Applications for this year have closed — below are the remaining dates for those who applied
Faculty of Economics
- Apply 8/21~9/9
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- Exam 10/10
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- Results 10/30
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- Enroll ~2/16104 days left
Faculty of Tourism · all EJU subjects at or above the average
- Apply 8/21~9/9
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- Exam 10/10
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- Results 10/30
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- Enroll ~2/16104 days left
Apply with EJU + English score + interview · sciences
Official name: 私費外国人留学生選抜（システム工学部）
Submit documents showing your EJU Mathematics Course 2 and Science scores and your English test results, then take a Japanese interview in October.
Applications for this year have closed — below are the remaining dates for those who applied
- Apply 8/21~9/9
- →
- Exam 10/10
- →
- Results 10/30
- →
- Enroll ~2/16104 days left
Good to know before applying
- Application documents must arrive by 17:00 on September 9, 2026 (by mail only; hand delivery is not accepted). From overseas, send them by EMS or international courier (FedEx, DHL, etc.).
- A TOEIC L&R or TOEFL iBT score is required (within 2 years of the last day of the application period; for TOEFL, Test Date scores only; ITP and IP are not accepted). For TOEFL you must also arrange for the official score to be sent using the DI code.
- Only for applicants who do not hold Japanese nationality and have not been granted permanent residence. A residence status that allows you to enter university is required.
- Graduates of international schools, American schools and the like may not be allowed to apply, so be sure to inquire before applying.
- There is no admission fee exemption or deferral system, and no tuition exemption system, for privately funded international students.
和歌山大学 令和9年度 私費外国人留学生選抜 学生募集要項（経済学部・システム工学部・観光学部） · checked 2026-11-02
Fees
- First-year fees
- ¥817,800
- Application fee
- ¥17,000
Admission fee ¥282,000 + annual tuition ¥535,800 (both amounts as of April 2026). In addition, there are expenses before enrollment (academic society fee, alumni association fee, supporters' association fee, etc.): Economics ¥82,600, Systems Engineering ¥59,190, Tourism ¥79,190 (amounts for those enrolling in April 2026).
Places and fees by department 3
| Department | Places | Applied/Passed | First-year fees (¥) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Economics | |||
| Department of Economics | A few places | 4 / 3 | 817,800 |
| Faculty of Systems Engineering | |||
| Department of Systems Engineering | A few places | 7 / 4 | 817,800 |
| Faculty of Tourism | |||
| Department of Tourism | A few places | 1 / 1 | 817,800 |
Places are the total across all international student admissions. Applied/passed figures are for the 2026 academic year. Fees are for 2026 entry.
For 2026 entry · from the school's guidelines
Documents to prepare
Photo data (upload), application form, statement of purpose (written by the applicant in Japanese), certificate of graduation (or expected graduation) and academic transcript equivalent to upper secondary school (with certified translation if not in English), document proving nationality, EJU score confirmation document, TOEIC or TOEFL score
Graduate outcomes
- Graduates (2025 academic year)
- 899 · Bachelor's graduates only (graduate school completers excluded). Those employed are self-employed and the like, and permanent (indefinite-term) employees.
- Full-time employment
- 640 · 71%
- Went on to graduate school etc.
- 196 · 22%
We could not find employment results for international students alone in official materials.
University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)
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Student life support
For dormitories, scholarships and insurance for international students, contact the International Exchange Division (073-457-7524).
Getting there
- Sakaedani Campus
- Nankai Main Line, Wakayama-daigakumae Station (about 20 minutes on foot or about 4 minutes by bus) · Economics, Systems Engineering, Tourism (the exam venue is the same)
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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.
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