Application Forms

No.

Document

Note

1

Study Plan (Word) -Mandatory

600-800 Words

2

Copy of Certificate of English Test Score (PDF)

-Required if the applicant's first language is not English, unless the applicant is enrolled at a university in an English-speaking country.

1) TOEFL iBT 80 or higher, or 4.0 or higher under the TOEFL band scoring system effective from January 21, 2026; or

2) IELTS 6.0 or higher

Note: If the applicant is enrolled in a degree program conducted entirely in English and does not have an English test score, a Certificate of English Proficiency issued by the applicant's home university must be submitted (see STEP 2, Section 8 for details).

3

Copy of Certificate of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (PDF)

- Required if the applicant wishes to take classes conducted in Japanese.

N4 or higher

No.

Document

Note

1

Exchange Student Program Application Checklist

The form can be found in the folder.

2

Signature of Applicant and Exchange Student Program Coordinator

Please make sure both the applicant's signature and the coordinator’s signature are included on the document. The form can be found in the folder.

3

Copy of Passport (PDF/JPG)

The passport must be valid at the time of application. If the applicant's passport is close to expiring, the Immigration Services Agency of Japan may require the passport to be renewed, which could delay the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE).

4

Academic Transcript

-GPA 2.3 or higher is required.  Please refer to the ※1 Conversion Table below.

Must be written in English or Japanese. The applicant's GPA must be 2.3 or higher based on Meiji University’s grading system. The latest official transcript showing all grades earned at the applicant's home university must be submitted.

5

Certificate of Health

Should be completed by a doctor within 1 year prior to enrollment.

6

University Dormitory Application Form
(online application)
*If the number of  applicants exceeds the available dormitory capacity, some applicants may be required to arrange their own accommodation.

To apply for university housing, carefully review the “Dormitories” section of the Fact Sheet before completing the University Dormitory Application Form. 

All dormitory fees are non-refundable under any circumstances after payment has been made. Dormitory fees at Meiji University are generally charged on a per-semester basis. The fee for the first semester (approximately five months) must be paid in full before arrival. For students staying for one year, the fee for the second semester must be paid in full after arrival.

7

Digital Color Portrait Photo (JPEG)

(JPEG/JPG format only; no PDF or HEIC files; file size 1-3 MB)

1) The photograph must be submitted in JPEG or PDF format with high resolution (file size between 1MB and 3MB).

2) The photograph must be a recent photo of the applicant, taken within the past 6 months, with a white or light-colored background. It must meet standard ID photo requirements.

8

Certificate of English Proficiency
(issued by the applicant's home university if no TOEFL or IELTS score is submitted)

The applicant is required to submit the Certificate of English Proficiency issued by the applicant's university in place of an English test score if the applicant meet all of the following conditions:

(1) The applicant enrolled in a degree program that is taught entirely in English.

(2) The applicant's university is located in a country where English is not the primary native language.

    (3) The applicant does not have a valid English test score (e.g., TOEFL iBT or IELTS).

Judgement

Evaluation

Rating

GP

pass

S

100-90 points

4

pass

A

89-80 points

3

pass

B

79-70 points

2

pass

C

69-60 points

1

fail

F

Under 60 points

0

fail

T

Students didn’t take the exam

0