Requirements
Bachelor
The School of Global Japanese Studies English Track admits applicants who have completed, or expect to complete, secondary education equivalent to a Japanese high school diploma. An official TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Cambridge English, SAT or ACT score is required from every applicant with no waiver; Meiji has not published a minimum cut-off score. Entry moved to September only from the 2026 academic year.
Documents
Academic transcripts, a certificate of graduation or expected graduation, an official English proficiency test score report, and any additional documents listed in the Application Guidelines for the relevant admission cycle, which Meiji publishes a few months before each cycle opens.
How to apply
- Wait for the Application Guidelines for the target September intake to be published, typically a few months ahead.
- Prepare transcripts and an official English test score.
- Submit the online application with supporting documents by the stated deadline.
- Complete any interview or additional screening requested.
- Pay the admission fee and first year's fees after an offer to confirm your place.
English test waiver
The English Track requires an official TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Cambridge English, SAT or ACT score from every applicant, including native speakers and those educated entirely in English; Meiji states there is no waiver for this requirement but does not publish a minimum cut-off score. Applications are assessed together with an online interview.