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Did you know that some Japanese universities offer English-taught degree programs starting in April? Well, they do! So, instead of starting the school year in Autumn, you can start your Japanese university life in Spring! Many popular Japanese universities for international students offer April entry admissions, so let’s explore each university together!
In this article, we compiled a list of 3 private and 3 national Japanese universities that offer English-taught programs for April admissions!
(The following information can be found on the JASSO website).
Without further ado, let’s take a look at each university!
Private Japanese Universities with April Entry Programs!
Waseda University
Waseda University is one of the most popular Japanese private universities for international students. Currently, 7 undergraduate schools and 16 graduate schools offer English-based programs at Waseda University! From the list, one undergraduate program, and 13 graduate programs provide admissions for April!
Undergraduate English-taught Program
Graduate English-taught Programs
- Graduate School of Political Science
- Graduate School of Economics
- Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
- Graduate School of Social Sciences
- Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies
- Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies
- And more! To see the full list, visit Waseda University’s International Admissions Office!
Keio University
Keio University is a private Japanese university popular in Japan and among international students. They offer many undergraduate and graduate English-taught programs, some of which are open for April admissions!
Undergraduate English-taught Program
- Faculty of Environment and Information Studies & Faculty of Policy Management: GIGA (Global Information and Governance Academic) Program
Graduate English-taught Programs
- Graduate School of Economics: Master’s and Doctoral Program
- Graduate School of Science and Technology: International Graduate Programs on Advanced Science and Technology (Master’s and Doctoral)
- Graduate School of Health Management: Doctoral Program
- Keio University Law School: Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Global Legal Practice
- And more!
If you would like to learn more about the English programs offered at Keio University, visit: https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/academics/programs-offered-in-english/ !
Sophia University
Sophia University also boasts undergraduate and graduate English-taught programs for international students! The following list are schools that offer April entry admissions!
Undergraduate English-taught Program
Graduate English-taught Programs
- Graduate School of Global Studies
- Graduate School of Science and Technology: Only for Ph.D
- Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies
National Japanese Universities with April Entry Programs!
The University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo offers the following two Graduate schools that have English-taught Programs for April and September Admissions:
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences: Graduate Program on Environmental Sciences
- Graduate School of Public Policy: Masters and Doctoral Program
Kyoto University
At Kyoto University, one undergraduate school and three graduate schools provide April admissions!
Undergraduate English-taught Program
- Faculty of Engineering: Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering
Graduate English-taught Programs
- Graduate School of Management
- International Project Management Program (i-PM)
- International Business Administration Program (i-BA)
- Kyoto-Cornell International Collaborative Degree Opportunity (KC-CDO)
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Graduate School of Energy Science
Osaka University
Osaka University offers one English-taught graduate program for April entry in the Graduate School of Engineering!
Find Your University and English-taught Programs Today!
For more information about Japanese universities and how you can find universities with English-taught degree programs, check out our articles below!