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Online Applications for Fall 2027
TCU will soon begin accepting applications online for Fall 2027.
If you haven't taken Step 1, please do that now! Then we'll let you know as soon as we're ready to begin receiving applications online.
Applications Periods
Application from Overseas
Applicants residing outside of Japan who do not possess Japanese nationality or a valid status of residence in Japan.
| No. | Application Type | Application Period | Result Notification | First Trimester Payment Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fall Early Admission | September 1, 2026 – October 30 , 2026 | Before December 2, 2026 | May 21, 2027 |
| 2 | Fall Regular Admission | October 31 , 2026 – January 29 , 2027 | Before March 12, 2027 | May 21, 2027 |
| 3 | Fall Late I Admission | January 31, 2027 – April 5, 2027 | Before May 21, 2027 | May 28, 2027 |
Application within Japan
Applicant must be a Japanese citizen or, if a foreign national, possess a valid long-term status of residence in Japan.
| No. | Application Type | Application Period | Result Notification | First Trimester Payment Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fall Early Admission | September 1, 2026 – October 30 , 2026 | Before December 2, 2027 | June 25, 2027 |
| 5 | Fall Regular Admission | October 31 , 2026 – January 29 , 2027 | Before March 12, 2027 | June 25, 2027 |
| 6 | Fall Late I Admission | January 31, 2027 – April 5, 2027 | Before May 21, 2027 | June 25, 2027 |
| 7 | Fall Late II Admission | April 6, 2027 – June 11, 2027 | Before July 9, 2027 | July 21, 2027 |
Apply during Fall Early Admission or Fall Regular Admission if:
- You wish to be considered for the Noah Scholarship.
- You are from one of the countries subject to the Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening (JPETS). This will allow enough time to obtain the TB Clearance Certificate before your visa application.
For Transfer Students
We welcome you to transfer to TCU . It’s important to note, though, that the application procedure is a bit different for transfer students.
First, we need a little information from you to determine whether you are eligible to apply as a transfer student. This information will help us to determine approximately how many credits you’ll be able to transfer if you do.
Check your eligibility to transfer to TCU by following these two steps:
Step 1. Complete and submit this form .
Step 2. Email a copy of your college or university transcript to this address .
We can accept unofficial transcripts or student grade reports. That is, you do not need to ask your school to send it. You can just send us a copy of what you already have. We prefer PDF or an image format such as jpg. (Note, however, that we need official academic transcripts only upon application for admission.)
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Let us know if you have any questions. We’ll be glad to walk you through it.
Other Options for Study at TCU
Step 1 to College in Japan
If you are not yet ready to start an application but would like to take a step in that direction, see this page: “ Do College in Japan in 3 Easy Steps! ”
The East Asia Institute (Short-term Program)
If you are interested in our short-term program for students wishing to study abroad in Japan, visit our East Asia Institute (EAI) site here .
TCU’s Japanese-language Track (Spring Enrollment)
If you are interested in entering our Japanese track in the Spring (for native and JLPT N1-level Japanese speakers), visit our Japanese site here .
Reasonable Accommodation Request at the Time of Entrance Examination
Please follow the procedures outlined below if you are requesting reasonable accommodations for entrance examinations due to a disability (e.g., extended interview time).
Application Procedure
Apply from TCU Online Application System
Required Documents
(1) Application for Reasonable Accommodation
(2) A copy of a medical certificate or Shougaisha Techou (障害者手帳)
- For developmental or psychological disabilities, submission of a medical certificate is mandatory (a copy of the Shougaisha Techou alone is not sufficient).
- A medical certificate must meet the following conditions:
- Issued within three months prior to the date of application
- Clearly states the diagnosis and specific symptoms
- Clearly indicates the requested accommodations and the necessity for them
Based on the submitted documents, the university will review the request and notify each applicant individually of the accommodations to be provided. Please note that not all requested accommodations may be granted.
If you wish to receive reasonable accommodations after enrollment (e.g., accommodations in the dorm, classroom, etc.), please submit the “Request for Accommodation Form” at the time of enrollment procedures.
[Contact]
TEL: +81-476-46-1131
Email: admission@tci.ac.jp