Applications for EJU Administered in Japan

Applications by mail have been finished. From 2021, only online applications are available.

Online Applications

Application Method

The following application methods are available.

  • Individual Application
  • Group Application

Group applications are categorized by Batch Registration format and Individual Application-Collective format.

Batch Registration Format
The person in charge of a group application takes care of the exam application covering whole information of every candidate's application data on the specific format in the place of each candidate, and the person in charge applies for the exam and makes a payment.
Individual Application - Collective Format
After all candidates in a group complete the applications by using the group confirmation key given by the person in charge of a group application, the person in charge applies for the exam and make a payment.

Regarding the candidates who are attending a school, please check with the school in advance about the methods to apply for the examination.

  • *When you make an application, please use a photograph data of your face with no cap/hat, no background, and full-faced upper body.
    Please also be aware that the photo has been shot within 6 months before your application.

Payment Method of Application Fee

When applying for the examination, candidates can select credit cards, payment at convenient stores, bank payment (ATM, Internet Banking) etc.

  • *Regarding the payment method, we would recommend you to select the credit card payment so that you can promptly receive our emergency responses like refund of an examination fee.

Examination Voucher

Without relating to application methods, the examination vouchers are sent to the candidates by registered mail.
When choosing group applications, the documents are sent to the address that the group specify.
Only the mailing address in Japan can be used as the destination.

Announcement of Exam Result (Score)

From the year 2021, candidates can select the online applications only. Then each candidate will be able to confirm his/her score and print the score confirmation sheet online. Consequently sending the score report by mail is finished.
Due to mending process of the system, the description of “Score Report” might remain for a while, but the confirmation method would be progressed on the above.

Confirmation of Score through EJU Online

Shown below are the types of candidates who can confirm their scores online.

  • 1.The candidate applying for the exam with Individual Application
  • 2.The candidate applying for the exam with Group Application (Individual Application-Collective Format)
  • 3.The candidate applying for the exam with Group Application (Batch Registration Format)

Moreover, the person in charge of group applications cannot browse the scores on EJU online.

Applications for EJU Administered outside Japan

Application forms for EJU administered outside Japan can be obtained from the overseas representatives in each site city. There are two methods for submitting the application, in person or by mail, and the method(s) used differ according to each site. (Online application is available in few sites.) For details, contact the overseas representatives by referring in this web site.

When submitting the application form contained in the examination bulletin, you will also need to provide three photos of your upper body that were taken within the preceding six months. You must be facing the camera without a hat, and the background must be solid. The photos must be four centimeters in height and three centimeters in width.

Applications from countries not administered EJU

Applications from countries not administered EJU can be accepted if the following conditions are satisfied.

  • 1.Applicant has a proxy in the country/region who can handle all application procedures, including submission of the application (including acquisition of the application form, payment of the examination fee, etc.), and receipt of the examination voucher.
  • 2.Applicant understands the language that will be used to give instructions in the examination room.
  • 3.Applicant will take the procedures necessary for acquiring a visa for entering the country/region. Please note that JASSO and its overseas representatives do not issue any documentation needed for visa applications.
Guidelines for EJU (from application to score report)

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