Applications for EJU Administered in Japan
Please read "2024 EJU Bulletin" carefully, and complete the application for the EJU on the website ("EJU Online") within the following application periods.
- <Application Period for the 2024 EJU>
- 1st Session (June): From February 13 (Tuesday) until 5:00 p.m. March 8 (Friday), 2024
- 2nd Session (November): From July 1 (Monday) until 5:00 p.m. July 26 (Friday), 2024
- *"EJU Online" is a website designated for online use of various services related to the examination (applications, examination fee payments, examination voucher revisions, score confirmations, examination voucher reissues, etc.).
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Application Method
The following three application methods are available.
- Individual Application
- Group Application (Batch Registration Format)
- Group Application (Individual Application-Collective Format)
- Individual Application
- Each applicant (examinee) is requested to pay the examination fee after registration and any revisions in their application information, as well as arrange to receive the examination voucher and complete all other details.
- Group Application (Batch Registration Format)
- Group coordinators are requested to pay the examination fees after registration and any revisions in application information, as well as arrange to receive examination vouchers and complete all other details for all applicants in their group.
- Group Application (Individual Application-Collective Format)
- After applicants have registered their application information, the group coordinator will pay the examination fees, make any changes in application information and receive examination vouchers.
- *Applicants belonging to schools, etc. are requested to confirm your application methods with the schools, etc.
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*When you make an application, please use a photograph data of your face with no cap/hat, no background, and front-faced upper body.
Please also be aware that the photo has been shot within 6 months before your application. - *Confirm the usage guide and other details of EJU Online on the [EJU Online] Application/Score Confirmation Page.
- *Group coordinators can also confirm the scores for all applicants. It will be necessary for them to obtain the consent of the applicants at the time the applications are submitted. Please obtain such consent in writing. Examinees not wishing to have group coordinators confirm their scores are requested to submit individual applications (and not group format applications).
Payment Method of Examination Fee
When applying for the examination, applicants can select a payment method from the followings.
- Credit card
- Convenience store transaction
- Bank transfer (ATM or Internet Banking)
Mailing of Examination Voucher
Regardless of which application method is taken, the examination vouchers are sent to the applicants by registered mail. When choosing group applications, the vouchers are sent to the address that the group specified. Only the mailing address in Japan can be used as the address for the voucher.
Announcement of Exam Result (Score)
From fiscal year 2021, online application became the only application method. Then all applicants are able to confirm their score online and can print the Score Confirmation Report. Consequently sending the Score Report by mail was abolished.
Confirmation of Score through EJU Online
Shown below are those who are qualified to confirm scores online.
- 1.The applicants applying for the exam with Individual Application
- 2.The applicants applying for the exam with Group Application (Individual Application-Collective Format)
- 3.The applicants applying for the exam with Group Application (Batch Registration Format)
- 4.The applicants applying for the EJU administered outside Japan
- 5.The Group coordinators
Applications for EJU Administered outside Japan
- <Application Period for the 2024 EJU>
- 1st Session (June): From February 13 (Tuesday) until March 8 (Friday), 2024
- 2nd Session (November): From July 1 (Monday) until July 26 (Friday), 2024
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 3 passport-style portrait photos(head and shoulder) that were taken within the preceding 6 months. You must be facing the camera without a hat on a plain background. The photos must be 4 centimeters in height and 3 centimeters in width.
Applications from countries where EJU is not Administered
- 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 is responsible for 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.
