Admission in Academic Year 2025
ICT Global All-English Program(General Selection)

The School of Computer
Science and Engineering
The University of Aizu

ADMISSION POLICYThe University of Aizu is the first university in Japan solely dedicated to computer science andengineering (CSE). Without question, CSE— encompassing information and communications
technology (ICT) — has been a technological catalyst since the dawn of the digital age. Heralded
as cutting-edge and with a bright outlook, CSE remains poised to bring about exciting newopportunities, and further unlock a new wealth of knowledge and applications with the potential
to make the world more advanced and forward-looking than it is today. Founded on the principles“Act Locally, Think Globally” and “to Advance Knowledge for Humanity”, since its beginning in
1993, the University of Aizu has conducted world-leading research and education in CSE,
spearheaded by its own faculty comprised of highly accomplished researchers from all aroundthe world. Partially owing to its unwavering commitment to global recruitment of faculty talent,
the University of Aizu embraces an exceptionally culturally diverse academic environment: thelevel of success the University of Aizu enjoys today in that pursuit is unrivaled across the country.
The University of Aizu specifically looks for the following qualities in student applicants:
students who are eager to be guided by the University's mission “to Advance Knowledge for
Humanity” while thriving in a field of CSE: students who are eager to have a global vision,
aspirations and objectives while living in the Aizu area.
The University of Aizu is committed to educate:
1. creative minds, cross-culturally competent aspiring researchers, IT leaders andentrepreneurs with a strong sense of ethical integrity, who are determined enough to maketheir mark in tech innovations.
2. enthusiastic students aspiring to make a leap forward in cutting-edge CSE research for the
benefit of society.
3. standard-bearers who are eager to salute the growth of Fukushima’s local industries, give
moral support to them, and uphold Fukushima’s homegrown culture through education andresearch.
In accordance with the above, the University of Aizu has defined the qualities an ideal
undergraduate student (incoming freshman) must possess as follows.
An Ideal Undergraduate Student (Incoming Freshman)
An ideal undergraduate student (incoming freshman) is one who can demonstrate mastery ofbasic academic skills, is ready to take on the intellectual challenges of college level coursework,
is ready to study CSE fields with ease, and furthermore possesses either one or both of thefollowing attributes:- one who exhibits strong intellectual curiosity and passion, is ready to delve into the world ofCSE, and recognizes the hallmark of the University of Aizu’s unique undergraduate program
well enough to list the University of Aizu as their first-choice school.
- one who aspires to make a difference to the world through applying their ICT knowledge andskills.
In the same vein, the University of Aizu has set the following basic admission selection policy.:
Basic Admission Selection Policy
The University of Aizu administers a written exam as the means of identifying academically
meritorious applicants who possess fundamental skills specifically in mathematics and English.

1. Application Process
Category

Timeline

Notes

Pre-application[Deadline] 5:00 p.m. (JST)Those who fall under item (9) in

ReviewJanuary 20, 2025

“3. Application Eligibility.”

February 26

Those who meet one of the qualifications

Application

to 5:00 p.m. (JST)in “3. Application Eligibility” and satisfy

PeriodMarch 21, 2025

the application requirements in “4.
Application Requirements.”

Announcementof Successful
Applicants

Around 11:00 a.m. (JST)For more details, please refer to page 6.

May 16, 2025

Enrollment[Deadline] 5:00 p.m. (JST)Procedures

June 13, 2025

Enrollment Date

October 1, 2025

For more details, please refer to page 6-7.
For more details, please refer to page 3.

2. Admissions Capacity
A select number

3. Application Eligibility
The following individuals are eligible.
(1) Individuals who have completed or are expected to complete by September 30, 2025 a 12year school education curriculum outside of Japan (If the curriculum is less than 12 years
in length, an additional course of study must be completed at a designated preparatory
course or training facility.)(2) Individuals who have completed or are expected to complete by September 30, 2025 thecurriculum of a designated school in a foreign country corresponding to a Japanese highschool that meets requirements such as being considered equivalent to the completion of acurriculum of 11 years or more in length(3) Individuals who have graduated from a senior high school or a secondary education school
in Japan, or those who are expected to graduate from one by September 30, 2025
(4) Individuals who have completed or are expected to complete by September 30, 2025 a special
education school high school or the third year of a technical college in Japan(5) Individuals who have completed or are expected to complete by September 30, 2025 thecurriculum of a foreign school in Japan that has been designated as equivalent to that of ahigh school in a foreign country (If the curriculum is less than 12 years in length, an
additional course of study must be completed at a designated preparatory course.)(6) Individuals who have completed or are expected to complete by September 30, 2025 a
program at an overseas educational institution accredited by the Minister of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as equivalent to a high school(7) Individuals who have completed on or after the date designated by the Minister of MEXT or
are expected to complete by September 30, 2025 an upper secondary curriculum at a1

Japanese specialized training college designated separately by the Minister of MEXT
(8) Individuals who passed the Japan’s Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination(previously the University Entrance Qualification Examination)(If the applicant has not yet reached 18 years of age, they shall only be eligible for university
admission on the day after reaching 18 years of age.)(9) Individuals other than those listed above who will be at least 18 years of age by September
30, 2025 and who are recognized by the University, based on Pre-application Review, as
having academic abilities equal or superior to individuals who have graduated from a seniorhigh schoolPre-application Review:
Application deadline: Please refer to “1. Application Process” on page 1.
For information on application documents, inquire with the Student Recruiting Section(ICTG Program) (see 7. Application Procedures item (3) below for contact information).
Applications will not be accepted if the pre-screening documents are not submitted by thedeadline.

4. Application Requirements
The applicant must fulfill the following requirements (1) and (2).
(1) The applicant must submit proof of test results for one of the following English proficiency
tests:・TOEFL (iBT) – Target score 72+ (Designated Institution Code: C624)
・TOEIC (L&R) – Target score 785+
・EIKEN – Target Grade Pre-1 or above
・IELTS – Target score 5.5+
Tests must be taken no more than two years before the application deadline.
The following English proficiency tests are not accepted:
・TOEFL (iBT） Home Edition
・IELTS Indicator
However, if for some reason you are unable to take any of the above English proficiency tests,
contact the University of Aizu via e-mail.
Further, if you have received at least three years of upper secondary education in English,
you may submit a certificate to that effect received from the school's principal in lieu of proofof test results for the above English proficiency tests.
(2) The applicant must submit official results that meet the grade requirements for each of thedesignated subjects in one of the examinations listed in the Appendix on page10-11.
Applicants unable to submit the final scores/grades by the application deadline must submit
a certificate of official predicted scores/grades issued by their school. If the applicant's finalscores/grades do not meet the grade requirements listed in the Appendix, the applicant will
be considered ineligible. In this case, a final result of “Pass” will be revoked after theapplicant’s final scores/grades are confirmed. Also, if the applicant is unable to submit the
final scores/grades by enrollment date, a final result of “Pass” will be revoked. In either case,all paid fees including the application fee and admission fee will not be refunded.
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5. Selection Process
Selection shall be a comprehensive process based on submitted application documents.
Please note that applicants may be required to answer questions via email or attend an
online interview.

6. Enrollment Date
October 1, 2025

7. Application Procedures(1) How to Applya. Convert application documents 1-8 on pages 4-5 to PDF files and email them to sguadmission@u-aizu.ac.jp. Do not open sealed documents. Instead, send a scan of bothsides of the envelope. The deadline for submitting PDFs is one week before theapplication deadline.
b. After submitting your application documents, pay the application fee when instructed
to do so by the University.
c. The original copies of application documents 1-9 must arrive by the application deadline.
Application documents must be sent by post (applicants residing in Japan must use
registered express mail, while overseas applicants must use air mail), or be handed to the
University of Aizu in person. If submitting the application documents in person at the
University of Aizu, please visit the Student Recruiting Section of the Student Affairs
Division between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on a weekday (excluding holidays).
(2) Application Period
Please refer to the Application Period under “1. Application Process” on page 1. Applications
must arrive by the deadline listed there. Note too that the closing time is shown in Japan
Standard Time. If the documents cannot be sent to the University of Aizu by the deadline
due to unavoidable circumstances, contact us before the deadline and follow the instructions
you are given.
(3) Send Applications and Direct Inquiries to:Student Recruiting Section (ICTG Program), Student Affairs Division, University of Aizu
Address: Tsuruga, Ikki-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima, 965-8580 JAPANE-mail: sgu-admission@u-aizu.ac.jp(4) Application Documents
Submit the original copies of all application documents. If you are unable to submit theoriginal copy of a document, send a certified copy issued by your former (current) school,
testing agency, or a notary public office. Submitted application documents will not be
returned for any reason once accepted.
Please fill out clearly all the forms in English or in Japanese. If the application documents
and other documents are in any other language, unseal them and submit them with atranslation affixed with the seal of approval of your school, an embassy, a notary public office,3

or a government-approved institution (applicants may prepare the translation.). Pleasetranslate documents in any other languages. Do not staple the documents.
Application Documents

Applicants

Description

1

Application FormAll

Fill in the designated form.

2

Diploma,

Certificates must be issued by the applicant’s highCertificate ofschool, etc.

Expected
Graduation, orAll

Certificate ofEnrollment
3

Transcripts must be issued by the applicant’s
school, etc., showing their most recent grades since
Official Transcripts

Allenrollment. In the event that the course names areunclear, or the applicant has skipped grades,
explanatory documentation regarding these facts
must be attached.

4

Official
Examination
Results for

Official results of one of the examinations listed inAll

Academic Ability

Appendix must be submitted, showing theapplicant’s name, subjects taken and grades foreach subject.

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Submit one of the test scores listed in 4 (1).
If for some reason you are unable to take any of thetests listed in 4 (1), contact the University before
Official Test Scoresfor English

applying.
All

Proficiency

Alternatively, if you have received at least three
years of upper secondary education in English, you
may submit a certificate to that effect received
from the school's principal in lieu of proof of thetest results for the above English proficiency tests.

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Fill in the forms prescribed by the University with
the necessary items. Submit documents thatcertify your sponsor’s assets. Documents should be
in English and/or Japanese.
Statement ofApplicants(One of the following documents should be

Financial Support

without

submitted to certify the sponsor’s assets. It should

and Document

Japanesebe in English and/or Japanese and may be in any

Certifying Assets

citizenshipformat.)- Certificate

ofemployment

anddocument

certifying sponsor’s annual income- Certificate showing the balance in the sponsor’s
deposit account*1
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- Certificate of scholarship, including informationon the period during which the scholarship is
paid and the amount of the scholarship (if you area recipient of scholarship in your country)
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Submit a photocopy of the page of your passportshowing your photo and nationality. If you don’t
A Photocopy ofPassport

have a passport please submit a copy of yourAll

National Identity Card or a certificate showing
your name, birth date, and nationality. If you have
dual nationality, please submit copies of both
passports. Please submit a photocopy of both sidesof your Japanese resident card if you have one.

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Use form designated by the University. This
Letter of
Recommendation

Allshould be prepared and sealed by someone who can
objectively attest to the applicant’s academic
abilities (the applicant's high school teacher, etc.)

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Please pay the application fee when instructed to
do so by the University after submitting theapplication documents 1-8. The application fee
must be paid in Japanese yen to the following bankaccount, and a document certifying that thepayment is made must be submitted to the
University. When paying by remittance fromoverseas, please make sure that the remittance is
made

in

the

name

of

the

applicant[ICTG_Applicant’s Name] and that exactly 17,000
Application Fee

yen is deposited into the account. Applicants must

(Proof ofalso pay any remittance charges for the bankremittance such asAlltransfer. Applications cannot be accepted if thebank transfer

application fee is not received in full. As such,certificate)make certain to inform the financial institutionthat the applicant will bear all remittance fees.
Some banks cannot directly transfer funds into theaccount specified by the University, and will need
to use intermediary financial institutions tocomplete the payment. Please note that theapplicant will need to bear additional handlingfees for intermediary financial institutions in suchcases.
Bank Name: Mizuho Bank, LTD., Aizu Branch
Branch Number: 725

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Account Type: Futsu (普)Account Number: 1178709
Name of Account Holder: The University of Aizu
SWIFT Code: MHCBJPJT* A balance of at least 3,000,000 yen for two years’ expenses (Breakdown: Admission fees and1other expenses 643,380 yen, two years’ tuition 1,041,600 yen, estimated cost of living
1,000,000 yen) is desirable.

8. Announcement of Successful Applicants(1) Method of Announcement of Successful Applicants
The examinee numbers of successful applicants will be posted on the University website
on and after the announcement date in 1. Application Process.
https://u-aizu.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/result/(2) Additional Acceptances
Vacancies caused by successful applicants declining enrollment may be filled by additional
acceptances.
Additionally-accepted applicants will be notified by email beginning on June 16, 2025.
We DO NOT respond to any inquiries on this matter. Additionally-accepted applicants will
be notified of enrollment procedures along with their notification of acceptances.
(3) Revocation of AcceptanceAcceptance will be revoked in the following cases:
a. Applicants do not submit proof of graduation by the date of admission.
b. Applicants accepted based on a certificate of expected scores/grades do not submit the
final grades.
c. The final scores/grades of applicants applied using a certificate of expected scores/grades
do not meet the application requirements.
d. Applicants are not granted a Certificate of Eligibility.
(4) No inquiries regarding the reasons for acceptance or rejection will be answered.

9. Enrollment(1) Enrollment Proceduresa. The documents, etc. necessary for admission procedure will be emailed to successful
applicants after announcement of successful applicants.
b. Fill out the documents with the required information and send them by post to the
University.
(2) Address for Submission of Documents for the Admission Procedure
Student Recruiting Section (ICTG Program), Student Affairs Division, University of Aizu
Address: Tsuruga, Ikki-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima, 965-8580 JAPANE-mail: sgu-admission@u-aizu.ac.jp(3) Enrollment Period
Please refer to the Admission Procedures under “1. Application Process” on page 1.
6All times are Japan Standard Time (JST). Make sure to pay the admission fees, etc. well inadvance of this deadline. Admission to the University may be revoked if payment cannot be
confirmed by the deadline.
(4) Admission Fees and Charges (one-time payment)
Payments for 2025 admission (expected amount) are as follows.
Admission Fee

Student Casualty
and Accident
Insurance

Comprehensive
Insurance forInternational Students

Other
Expenses

Total

564,000 yen*2

3,300 yen

6,080 yen

70,000 yen

643,380 yen*2 282,000 yen in the event that the applicant, or the spouse or parent(s) of the applicant, has
had an address in Fukushima Prefecture for at least one year before the date of admission(October 1, 2025).

10. Annual Tuition Fee
The details of tuition (expected amount) are as follows.
AmountTuition

520,800
yen

Payment Due

Payment Method

Tuition should be paid after enrollment

Please pay the amountin two installments of 260,400 yen on

by bank transfer into

the days designated by the University

theafter the end of November and after thedesignatedend of May.

University.

bankaccount
bythe11. Points to Note(1) Incomplete applications and applications that arrive after the deadline will not be
considered.
(2) Please note that once accepted, neither the application documents nor the application fee
will be returned for any reason.
(3) Changes to the content of submitted application documents are not allowed.
(4) If any false statements are found in the application documents, admission will be revokedeven after the applicant’s admission has been approved.
(5) If acceptance is revoked, admission will be canceled even after the admission letter has been
issued.
(6) Even in cases of (4) and (5) above, application documents, the application fee, and theadmission fee will not be returned.
(7) Applicants with disabilities who may require special measures for the purpose of taking
exams or special considerations in carrying out their studies must submit a request for
consultation (no set format) containing the following items, along with their application
documents in Japanese or English.
a. The name and address of the applicant (please include a telephone number where you
can be contacted as well)b. The name of the applicant's schoolc. The type and degree of the disability (individuals currently being treated for thecondition must attach a doctor's written statement of diagnosis)
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d. Any special measures that applicant would like to request that may facilitate theapplicant to take exams
e. Any matters requiring special consideration to help the applicant to carry out his/herstudiesf.

Any special measures that had been provided by the applicant's schoolg. The situation regarding the applicant's daily life
Further, when submitting the item c in a language other than Japanese or English, pleasesubmit a translation. Translations, which can also be made by the applicant, must be
accompanied by a seal of approval from your school, an embassy, a public notary, or agovernment-approved institution.

12. Others(1) Immigration and Visa Procedures
All immigration and residence procedures required to enroll in the University of Aizu must
be completed before admission. The applicant is entirely liable if he or she is unable toactually be admitted to the University as a result of failing to complete the immigration andother procedures. In such cases, submitted documents, payments made, etc. will not be
returned.
Proof of admission is sometimes required in order to acquire a student visa. However, please
note that proof of admission at the University of Aizu can only be provided after admission
fees are paid and admission procedures are completed. Please confirm with your embassy
ahead of time regarding the acquisition of student visas.
(2) Scholarships
Scholarship, etc. are available from the Independent Administrative Institution Japan
Student Services Organization (JASSO). Details will be provided at a briefing session after
admission.
(3) Housing
The University of Aizu has on-campus housing in the form of Somei House, a dormitory
aimed at supporting students’ studies. Residency in Somei House is selective. Besides Somei
House, there are boarding houses, apartments, etc. targeted at students available aroundthe city. For more information, visit the University of Aizu homepage.
https://u-aizu.ac.jp/en/campus/apartment/

13. Handling of Personal Information(1) Personal information is handled in accordance with the "Act on the Protection of Personal
Information" and "Regulation on the Protection, Etc. of Personal Information Handled by
The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu".
(2) The personal information, including the applicant’s name, address, etc., obtained in theapplication procedure will be used for 1) selection of applicants (application processing,screening), 2) announcement of successful applicants, and 3) administrative work related tothe admissions procedures.
(3) Examination results used for selection of applicants may be used for the purpose of post8

admission education and instruction as well as the creation of materials for future selection
methods.
(4) Personal information obtained in the application procedure and the examination results
used for selection of applicants may be used, to the extent they relate to admitted students,
for the purpose of 1) academic affairs (learning support, etc.), 2) student support(registration,

healthmanagement,

careersupport,tuitionexemption/scholarship

application, dorm residency screening), and 3) tasks related to the collection of tuition.

<Notification of Changes to Application Guidelines and Contingencies>
The dates and other details of the selection are subject to change. In the event of any changes
to the content of these application guidelines or disasters and other contingencies, we willpromptly provide the information via the following website or other means. As such, you are
asked to frequently check the website to obtain the latest information, particularly before
submitting your application and before the enrollment.
Visit the “Prospective Students & Parents” pages shown on the top page of the official
University of Aizu web site.
“Prospective Students & Parents” https://u-aizu.ac.jp/en/for-prospective/

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Appendix
１．International Qualification*Applicants who have taken more than one exam (including multiple attempts at a single exam)
must submit all the results.
Examination Name

Specific Requirements

Grade Requirements

ACT (ACT. Inc）

・Mathematics

・Mathematics(The Institution Code for・Science

At or above that year’s

ACT is 1819)

benchmark・Science
At or above that year’s
benchmarkAP (College Board）

・Calculus (AB or BC)

・Calculus (AB or BC)

・Science: At least one subject from3 or above

Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (1 or・Science2)

3 or above

EJU (Examination for・Mathematics (Course 2)

・Mathematics

Japanese University

・Science: At least one subject fromAt or above the average score

Admission for

Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

International Students)

・Science
At or above the average score

International A Level

・Mathematics

・Mathematics(offered by Cambridge

・Science: At least one subject fromC or above

Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

・Science

International
Examinations, Oxford

C or above

International AQA
Examinations or
Pearson Edexcel)
International

Within the six subjects:

・Mathematics

Baccalaureate (IB)・Mathematics: Higher Level

5 or above

・Science: At least one subject at・Science

Higher Level from Biology,

4 or above

Chemistry, or Physics
２．National/Regional Qualification
Country

Examination/Region

Name

China

Specific Requirements

Grade Requirements

Gaokao (National

・Mathematics

Higher Education

・Science: At least one subject batch score line

Entrancefrom Biology, Chemistry, orExamination in

Physics

China)

10

At or above undergraduate 2ndFranceHong Kong

Baccalaureate

・Mathematics

・Mathematics

・Science: At least one subject

13 or abovefrom Biology, Chemistry, or・Science

Physics

13 or above

HKDSE (Hong・ Category A Core Subjects:

・Mathematics

Kong Diploma offour subjects

4 or above

Secondary(Chinese Language, English

・Science

Education

Language, Mathematics,

4 or above

Examination）

and Citizenship and Social
Development)・Elective Subject: choose atleast one subject from
Biology, Chemistry, orPhysics

India

Class XII・Mathematics

・Mathematics

examinations

・Science: At least one subject

B2 or above(CBSE, CISCE,

from Biology, Chemistry, or・Science

NIOS, and statePhysics

B2 or above

examination
boards)Malaysia

STPM (Sijil
Tinggi
Persekolahan
Malaysia)

・Mathematics: Mathematics
M or Mathematics T

・Mathematics
B⁻ or above

・Science: At least one subject

・Sciencefrom Biology, Chemistry, or

B⁻ or above

Physics
UEC (Unified
Examination

・ Mathematics(Advanced

Mathematics I or II)

・Mathematics
B5 or above

・Science: At least one subject

・Science

organized by thefrom Biology, Chemistry, or

B5 or above

United Chinese

Physics

Certificate)

SchoolCommittees
Association
Scotland

UnitedKingdom

Advanced Higher

GCE A Level

・Mathematics

・Mathematics

・Science: At least one subject

C or abovefrom Biology, Chemistry, or・Science

Physics

C or above

・Mathematics

・Mathematics

・Science: At least one subject

C or abovefrom Biology, Chemistry, or・Science

Physics

C or above

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