- Q. How do I apply EJU?
- Q. The name column on the EJU application form is limited to 30 English characters. Since my name exceeds that number, what should I do?
- Q. I have a disability. Is it possible for me to take the EJU?
- Q. What does “Country/Region” refer to?
- Q. There are errors in the details registered when I submitted my application. Can I correct it?
- Q. I want to make changes in my examination subjects.
- Q. I have discovered errors in my application details after the application deadline. Can this be corrected before the examination date?
- Q. Can I enter the addresses of Japanese language schools in the application information address column?
- Q. Is it possible to apply to take the EJU both overseas and in Japan?
- Q. If failing to apply by the deadline, can applications be accepted after the deadline expires?
- Q. I am scheduled to move to a new prefecture before the EJU is offered, but my new address has not been decided. How should I enter my “residence” and “address” on the application information?
- Q. May applicants pay with a credit card in a family member’s name (and not their own name)? Will receipts be issued for such payments?
- Q. Can I cancel the application?
- Q. Does payment of examination fees include any service charges?
- Q. How should I select Biology, Chemistry and Physics subjects in the Science test?
- Q. How can I choose between the Mathematics Course 1 and Course 2 tests?
- Q. May I designate a examination site located close to my home?
- Q. Should I enter my family name or given name first?
- Q. Does it matter if the residence and address (domestically in Japan) differ?
- Q. I am scheduled to move after applying for the EJU. Should I register my address before or after that move?
- Q. Do I have to enter my school of affiliation, company name and emergency contact in the column?
- Q. My affiliation is scheduled to change after applying to take the EJU.
- Q. Should the Name(in alphabet) or Full name in Japanese characters be recorded in the simplified Chinese or Japanese language versions?
- Q. For kanji characters used to write names, should the Chinese or Japanese style characters be entered?
- Q. I am unable to input the kanji characters for my name.What should I do?
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Q. Because I do not come from a nation or region where kanji characters are used, how do I write my name in characters?
- Q. What are the minimum and maximum number of persons for group applications?
- Q. Having moved to a new address, I changed my MyPage information. However, this change has not been reflected in my application information.What can I do?
- Q. How do I apply the online EJU?
Applying for the EJU (Administered in Japan)
Q. How do I apply EJU?
A. Please refer to the following related page for EJU application procedures. The information here is frequently updated.
Q. The name column on the EJU application form is limited to 30 English characters. Since my name exceeds that number, what should I do?
A. Names exceeding 30 characters may be shortened by omitting or abbreviating the middle name or other portions. The name registered in this column must not exceed 30 characters, and will be used on the examination voucher and score confirmation report.
Q. I have a disability. Is it possible for me to take the EJU?
A. Yes, individuals with disability are also able to take the EJU. If you require special accommodations, be sure to contact the JASSO Testing Division (03-6407-7457) in advance. Information will be provided on the specific procedures.
As a general rule, you will need to prepare evidence proving the necessity of testing accommodations, such as a doctor’s diagnosis, to apply for such treatment. Also, if you want to use a hearing aid, auxiliary crutch, wheelchair, etc. which you are using in daily life on the examination day, you will need to contact the JASSO Testing Division as well to obtain the instructions.
Please understand that if making such requests right before the examination date or depending on your request,it may be impossible to provide all aspects of the requested accommodations.
Q. What does “Country/Region” refer to?
A. This is a request for the examinee’s country or region of origin, or current nation of citizenship. Please feel free to select either category.
Q. There are errors in the details registered when I submitted my application. Can I correct it?
A. If within the application acceptance period, changes can be made in application details from the EJU Online “Check and Change Application Info” page. Please be aware, to change only the EJU Online MyPage information is not sufficient to adjust the application data. If using the Group Application format, please request the group coordinator to make the needed changes.
Q. I want to make changes in my examination subjects.
A. If within the application acceptance period, changes can be made in examination subjects from the EJU Online “Check and Change Application Info” page.
However, if you paid the examination fee for one subject (10,000 yen) but wish to take two or more subjects,you must additionally pay the fee for taking two or more subjects (19,000 yen). Paying only the balance(9,000 yen) is not sufficient.
Meanwhile, if the balance payment is not made by the determined deadline, the application itself will be cancelled. In this case, you will be unable to take the test for the first subject for which payment you already completed.
In addition, it is impossible to reduce the number of examination subject(from three to two or one subject, from two to one subject).
If using the Group Application format, please request the group coordinator to make the needed changes.
Q. I have discovered errors in my application details after the application deadline. Can this be corrected before the examination date?
A. No changes can be made after the application deadline expires. If errors exist in examination voucher entries (name, gender, date of birth, country/region), please use the mistaken examination voucher to take the examination on the assigned date.
After the exam, corrections can be requested in the name, gender, date of birth and country/region entries appearing on the examination voucher. Please request such corrections on the EJU Online MyPage “Exam Voucher Revision”page by the prescribed deadline. From 2022, a handling fee of 2,000 yen is being charged for such corrections. For further details, please refer to the following page.
Q. Can I enter the addresses of Japanese language schools in the application information address column?
A. Please record an address to which our mailings will be reliably received. While it is acceptable to record the address of a Japanese language school, please inform the officials at the school in advance that the examination voucher will be delivered to their school.
Q. Is it possible to apply to take the EJU both overseas and in Japan?
A. Yes, candidates may apply in two or more countries where the examination is offered. Please note, however, that no refunds will be made for any exams which are not taken.
Q. If failing to apply by the deadline, can applications be accepted after the deadline expires?
Q. I am scheduled to move to a new prefecture before the EJU is offered, but my new address has not been decided. How should I enter my “residence” and “address” on the application information?
A. For “residence,” enter the name of the prefecture to which you are planning to move. For “address,” enter your current address. Once your new address has been decided, submit a “Tenkyo-Todoke(notification of move)” to the nearest post office. For the “examination site,” indicate the prefecture where you wish to take the exam.
Q. May applicants pay with a credit card in a family member’s name (and not their own name)? Will receipts be issued for such payments?
A. Yes, applicants may pay with credit cards issued to other individuals. When using a credit card in a family member’s name, please explain in advance that the application fee will be charged from that card. No receipts are issued for credit card payments. Instead,please check on your card billing statements.
Q. Can I cancel the application?
A. Once examination fees have been paid, no application cancellations or refunds are possible. There is no need to inform the test site,if you don’t take the exam on the scheduled date.
Q. Does payment of examination fees include any service charges?
A. No service charges are required, regardless of what payment method is selected. If paying at a bank ATM, however, such fees may be charged depending upon the specific financial institution.
Q. How should I select Biology, Chemistry and Physics subjects in the Science test?
A. When applying, you should register for the “Science” test only. The Science answer sheet will contain columns for selection of the Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.On the day of the exam, mark the two subjects that you want to take on the answer sheet, circling the names of the chosen subjects. If you don’t mark these subjects correctly,your answers will not be graded.In addition,if only one Science test subject is selected, your answer for science will not be graded.
Q. How can I choose between the Mathematics Course 1 and Course 2 tests?
A. When applying, you should register for the “Mathematics” test only. The Mathematics answer sheet contains columns for selection of both courses. On the day of the exam, mark the course to be taken on the answer sheet, circling the name of the chosen course.If you do not blacken the selected course, your answers will not be graded.
Q. May I designate a examination site located close to my home?
A. It is possible to choose the prefecture where the EJU is offered. However, you are unable to indicate the specific examination site within a specific prefecture.
Q. Should I enter my family name or given name first?
A. Either the family name or given name may be entered first. Please remember, however, that the name registered upon application will be used in that order on the examination voucher and score confirmation report. Therefore, it is recommended that the name entered at this time be the same as that appearing on application forms, personal identification (passports, etc.) and other materials submitted to the university.
Q. Does it matter if the residence and address (domestically in Japan) differ?
A. No, the address and residence do not need to be the same. For the address, enter the address domestically in Japan where the examination voucher will be sent. In addition to your personal residence, the address of your representative, Japanese language school or other location may also be entered. For residence, please register the name of the prefecture in which you will be living on the date of the examination. Individuals residing outside of Japan are requested to select “Other.”
Q. I am scheduled to move after applying for the EJU. Should I register my address before or after that move?
A. Please register an address where mailings (of the examination voucher) are assured of being delivered. Your address cannot be changed after the application deadline expires. If moving, submit a “Tenkyo-Todoke(notification of move)” to the post office. Such notices can be requested either from post office counters or at the Japan Post website.
(under “e-Tenkyo”)
Q. Do I have to enter my school of affiliation, company name and emergency contact in the column?
A. Yes,because details may be used for inquiries, be sure to enter the name, address, telephone number and FAX number for the Japanese language school, company or other emergency contact where you may be reached.If there is no emergency contact, enter “N/A” in the column of “Emergency contacts”.
Q. My affiliation is scheduled to change after applying to take the EJU.
A. Enter your scheduled new affiliation in the “Emergency contacts” column.
Q. Should the Name(in alphabet) or Full name in Japanese characters be recorded in the simplified Chinese or Japanese language versions?
A. Either reading is acceptable. Please remember, however, that the name registered upon application will be used as-is on the examination voucher, score confirmation report. Therefore, it is recommended that the name entered at this time be the same as that appearing on application forms, personal identification (passport, etc.) and other materials submitted to the university.
Q. For kanji characters used to write names, should the Chinese or Japanese style characters be entered?
A. Either style is acceptable. Because kanji character names are primarily used to make inquiries, please register the characters normally used at Japanese language schools and other locations.
Q. I am unable to input the kanji characters for my name.What should I do?
A. Errors may occur when entering simplified and original Chinese kanji characters. Whenever possible, correct the readings to the common kanji characters used in Japanese. However, because it is not absolutely necessary to enter kanji character names, this column may be left blank.
Q. Because I do not come from a nation or region where kanji characters are used, how do I write my name in characters?
A. Because it is not essential to input kanji character names, this column may be left blank.
Q. What are the minimum and maximum number of persons for group applications?
A. Applications may be made from one candidate. There is no maximum limit.
Q. Having moved to a new address, I changed my MyPage information. However, this change has not been reflected in my application information.What can I do?
A. Simply changing your EJU Online MyPage information will not update your application information. Please make any changes in application information from your EJU Online “Check and Change Application Info” page. After the application deadline expires, however, no changes can be made in your application information. To ensure that the examination voucher is mailed to your new address, submit a “Tenkyo-Todoke(notification of move)” to the post office.
Q. How do I apply the online EJU?
A. Refer to the following related web page for information concerning online applications.
The information is frequently updated.
