Application Period for Spring 2024 Admission: September 29- October 13, 2023
The link to the application at the bottom of this page will go live on September 29. Please read all of the information on this page before applying.
Japan-Ukraine University Pathways is a program for admitting students impacted by the war in Ukraine to universities in Japan. Launched in spring 2022, 16 universities have recruited a total of 74 students as of September 2023.
In spring 2024, six universities will admit new students and provide scholarships. Please review the information about each university, eligibility requirements and application guidelines before applying.
Information Sessions
The information sessions were held on September 24 and 29.
Please watch the recorded video.
Program Overview
Bunkyo Gakuin University, Daito Bunka University, Kansai University, Ryukoku University, Soka University and Tokyo Woman’s Christian University will accept applications from Ukrainian students. Eligibility requirements are different for each university, so please check the information below. More details about the programs offered by each university can be found from the “learn more” links.
Most universities will admit students first as non-degree-seeking students, and continue to support them for up to four years for an undergraduate program or two years for a graduate program until they obtain degrees. To transition into a degree program, students must pass the entrance exam. If students do not pass the exam, they must find other opportunities.
There is one application for all universities. You do not need to submit separate applications to each.
| 1. Bunkyo Gakuin University | |
| Number of awards | 2 (Women only) |
| Status of admitted students | Students may be admitted as either non-degree-seeking students or degree-seeking students. To become a degree-seeking student, the student must take and pass the university’s regular admissions exam separately. |
| Duration of support | – The maximum duration of the non-degree program is two years. – If the student passes the entrance exam to become a degree-seeking student, they will receive support for a maximum of 4 additional years (the minimum time required for graduation).student, they will receive support for a maximum of 4 additional years (the minimum time required for graduation). |
| Current student location | Japan only |
| Who can apply? | – Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Ukrainian universities (including those taking a leave of absence or taking courses online from abroad) – Those who have graduated from or dropped out of a Ukrainian university and currently not enrolled in higher education – Those attending short-term programs in Japanese universities – Those attending Japanese language schools in Japan – Those who have graduated from high school in 2023 or will graduate from high school in 2024 – 26 years old or younger – Women only |
| Language requirement | JLPT N2 equivalent and above Note: Must have JLPT N2 or EJU 220+ to become a degree-seeking student |
| What the scholarship provides | Full tuition, accommodation, stipend |
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| 2. Daito Bunka University | |
| Number of awards | 1 |
| Status of admitted student | The student will be admitted as a non-degree-seeking student. After being admitted, the student will have a chance to take the entrance exam for international students. If the student passes the exam, they will be admitted to a degree program. |
| Duration of support | – Maximum 2 years for the non-degree program. – If the student passes the entrance exam to become a degree-seeking student, they will receive support while enrolled in the course. |
| Current student location | Japan, overseas |
| Who can apply? | – Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Ukrainian universities (including those taking a leave of absence or taking courses online from abroad) – Those who have graduated or dropped out from a Ukrainian university and currently not enrolled in higher education – Those attending short-term programs in Japanese universities – Those attending Japanese language schools in Japan – Those who have graduated from high school in 2023 or will graduate from high school in 2024 – No age limit |
| Language requirement | <Japanese> JLPT N3 equivalent for non-degree-seeking students Note: Must have JLPT N2+ to become a degree-seeking student |
| What the scholarship provides | Full tuition, accommodation, stipend |
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| 3 Kansai University | |
| Number of awards | 3 |
| Status of admitted students | Non-degree-seeking students only (There is no additional support for a degree program ) |
| Duration of support | Maximum 1 year 1 or 2 semesters |
| Current student location | Japan, overseas |
| Who can apply? | – Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Ukrainian universities (including those taking a leave of absence or taking courses online from abroad) – Those who are no longer enrolled in Ukrainian universities may not apply. – No age limit |
| Language requirement | Applicants must have the ability to take university-level courses in either Japanese or English. JLPT N2 equivalent and above OR English CEFR B1 equivalent and above |
| What the scholarship provides | Full tuition, accommodation, stipend |
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| 4 Ryukoku University | |
| Number of awards | 3 |
| Student status when admitted | Non-degree-seeking students *Students will be admitted to the Japanese Culture and Language Program (JCLP) and will have a chance to take the entrance exam to become degree-seeking students (either undergraduate or graduate) at the end of this program. |
| Duration of support | Maximum 5 years – 1 year for the non-degree program. – If the students pass the entrance exam to become degree-seeking students, they will receive support for a maximum of 4 additional years (the minimum time required for graduation). |
| Current student location | Japan, overseas |
| Who can apply? | – Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in universities in their home countries (including those taking a leave of absence or taking courses online from abroad) – Those who have already graduated from universities in their home countries – Those who have dropped out of universities in their home countries – Those who are enrolled in short-term programs at Japanese universities – Those who are attending language schools in Japan – Those who have graduated from high school in their home countries in 2023 or will graduate from high school in their home countries by March 2024 – Must be 26 years old or younger – Those who graduated from high school in Japan in 2023 or will graduate from high school in Japan by March 2024 are not eligible. |
| Language requirement | <Japanese> JLPT N4 equivalent for non-degree-seeking students Note: Must have JLPT N2+ to become degree-seeking students |
| What the scholarship provides | Full tuition, accommodation |
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| 5 Soka University | |
| Number of awards | 2 |
| Status of admitted students | Students will be admitted as non-degree-seeking students. After being admitted, the students will have a chance to take the entrance exam for international students. If they pass the exam, they will be admitted to a degree program. |
| Duration of support | Maximum 5 years – 1 or 2 semesters for the non-degree program. – If the students pass the entrance exam to become degree-seeking students, they will receive support for a maximum of 4 additional years (the minimum time required for graduation). |
| Current student location | Japan, overseas |
| Who can apply? | – Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in Ukrainian universities (including those taking a leave of absence or taking courses online from abroad) – Those who have already graduated from Ukrainian universities – Those who have dropped out of Ukrainian universities – Those who are enrolled in short-term programs at Japanese universities – Those who are attending language schools in Japan – Those who have graduated from high school in 2023 or will graduate from high school by March 2024 – No age limit |
| Language requirement | <Japanese> Non-degree-seeking students: None (However, if the applicant has zero Japanese proficiency, it is desirable that they have at least CEFR B2 level English proficiency.) |
| What the scholarship provides | Full tuition, accommodation, stipend |
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| 6 Tokyo Woman’s Christian University | |
| Number of awards | 2 |
| Status of admitted students | Students may be admitted as either non-degree-seeking students or degree-seeking students. To become a degree-seeking student, the student must take and pass the university’s regular admissions exam separately. Details about the admissions process can be found here. |
| Duration of support | Maximum 4 years |
| Current student location | Japan only |
| Who can apply? | – Those attending Japanese language schools in Japan – Women only |
| Language requirement | <Non-degree-seeking students> JLPT N3 equivalent and above <Degree-seeking students> Must have taken EJU in June 2023 or plan to take it in November 2023. Depending on the major of your choice, you may need to have taken an English proficiency test in or after January 2022. Please check the requirements for each major here. |
| What the scholarship provides | Full tuition, accommodation, stipend |
| LEARN MORE | |
How to Apply
① Check that you meet the eligibility requirements.
② Read the explanation of each university by clicking on the “Learn More” button. Please note that the content of support and available majors differ in each institution.
③ Click on “Apply Now” and create an account on Submittable.
④ Submit the online application form by 11:59 p.m. Japan time on the day of the deadline.
You must apply by Friday, October 13, 2023.