Wako University
和光大学
8 days leftApply by 11/12 → exam on 11/22 · Special Selection for International Students, Schedule 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wako University Campus | Odakyu Line, Tsurukawa Station, South Exit (no scheduled bus service), 15 min walk | 3 | ¥27,000 | ¥71,000 |
About the school
A private university founded in 1966. It has 2,837 students, including 131 international students (undergraduate 131 · graduate 0). There are 94 faculty members, 3 of them from outside Japan.
History · 5
- 1966
- Wako University founded (first president Satoru Umene). 2 faculties and 4 departments: Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Economics
- 1995
- Faculty of Human Relations opened, making 3 faculties and 6 departments
- 2000
- Faculty of Expression opened, making 3 faculties and 8 departments
- 2007
- Reorganized into 3 faculties and 7 departments: Contemporary Human Studies, Expression, and Economics and Management
- 2026
- 60th anniversary of founding
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
Wako 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 an essay + interview (Schedule A)
Official name: 外国人留学生特別選抜 A日程
You take an essay and an interview at the campus in November. You can apply even if you live abroad. If you are recommended by a designated Japanese-language school, you take the interview only.
Accepting applications now · until 11/12
Exam on November 22
- Apply 10/15~11/128 days left
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- Exam 11/22
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- Results 12/1
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- Enroll ~12/11
Apply with an essay + interview (Schedule B · people living in Japan)
Official name: 外国人留学生特別選抜 B日程
Only people living in Japan can apply. You can take the exam again in early March in the same way.
Accepting applications now · until 2/22
Exam on March 3
- Apply 2/1~2/22opens in 89 days
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- Exam 3/3
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- Results 3/5
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- Enroll ~3/15
Good to know before applying
- A Japanese ability standard is required to apply (any one of JLPT N2 or higher, EJU Japanese 200 or more, or J.TEST Level C 600 or more). EJU and J.TEST scores must come from designated sessions (for Schedule A, EJU from June 2025 to June 2026).
- Schedule B is only for people living in Japan. Schedule A also accepts applicants living outside Japan, but the exam is held at the university's campus.
- If you are unsure about your eligibility to apply, consult the Admissions PR Office at least 1 month before the deadline. People who need an "admission eligibility review" must have documents arrive by October 20, 2026 (2nd round, Schedules A and B) or December 16 (3rd round, Schedule B).
- Mail your application documents by registered mail (kani kakitome); they must arrive by the last day of the application period. The examination fee is not refunded except for errors such as double payment, and you generally cannot change your faculty or department after applying.
- If you are 15 minutes or more late for the start of the essay, you lose your right to take the exam. There is no school bus on exam day (about a 15-minute walk from Tsurukawa Station).
和光大学 2027年度 学生募集要項 特別選抜（外国人留学生・海外帰国生徒・社会人） · checked 2026-11-04
Fees
- First-year fees
- ¥1,350,000 ~ ¥1,450,000
- Paid at enrollment
- from ¥800,000
- Application fee
- ¥35,000
Examination fee ¥35,000 (service fee charged separately). First-year payment includes the ¥250,000 admission fee and is ¥1,350,000 to ¥1,450,000 depending on the department (Art ¥1,400,000, Childcare Course ¥1,450,000). Payment at enrollment procedures is ¥800,000 to ¥900,000.
Places and fees by department 8
| Department | Places | First-year fees (¥) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Contemporary Human Studies, Department of Psychology and Education | |||
| Psychology Major | A few students | 1,350,000 | |
| Child Education Major (Elementary Education Program) | A few students | 1,350,000 | |
| Child Education Major, Childcare Course (Early Childhood Education Program) | A few students | 1,450,000 | |
| Faculty of Contemporary Human Studies | |||
| Department of Human Sciences | A few students | 1,350,000 | |
| Faculty of Expression | |||
| Department of Comprehensive Culture | A few students | 1,350,000 | |
| Department of Art | A few students | 1,400,000 | |
| Faculty of Economics and Management | |||
| Department of Economics | A few students | 1,350,000 | |
| Department of Business Administration | A few students | 1,350,000 | |
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, résumé for international students, statement of purpose, certificate of (expected) graduation and transcript (originals) from your last school, proof of Japanese ability, certificate of residence (for those living in Japan) / copy of passport, ID of guarantor, and financial guarantee (for those living outside Japan)
Graduate outcomes
- Graduates (2025 academic year)
- 555 · Total of 547 undergraduate graduates and 8 graduate school completers (those who found jobs are in regular positions, etc.)
- Full-time employment
- 370 · 67%
- Went on to graduate school etc.
- 12 · 2%
No job placement results for international students alone were found in official materials
University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)
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Scholarships
- Tuition reduction for privately funded international students: ¥175,000 per year. Apply in April after enrolling. Conditions include the status of residence "Student", a grade standard, and average monthly part-time earnings in Japan of ¥48,000 or more.
- Wako University scholarship for privately funded international students: ¥300,000 per year (undergraduates), up to 10 students. For undergraduates enrolled for 1 year or more (not available to new students).
Student life support
The university has no student dormitory. It introduces partner student residences such as Kyoritsu Maintenance (Dormy) and recommended student apartments.
Getting there
- Wako University Campus
- Odakyu Line, Tsurukawa Station, South Exit (no scheduled bus service), 15 min walk · 3 faculties: Contemporary Human Studies, Expression, Economics and Management
東京都町田市金井ヶ丘5-1-1
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: Msaksgmt · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons