Japan Education Pathways
Application Period
​Application for Fall 2026 is closed. Please check back for information on Spring 2027 admissions.
Kansai Gaidai University will recruit two students for admission in fall 2026.
Sign up here to join an online information session on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 9pm Japan time.
What is Japan Education Pathways?
Japan Education Pathways (JEP) is a program for admitting students impacted by conflict to universities in Japan. The program evolved from Japan-Ukraine University Pathways (JUUP), which began supporting Ukrainian students in 2022, and is now open to students from multiple countries. Since 2024, seven universities have recruited new students.
In fall 2026, Kansai Gaidai University (KGU) will admit two new students and provide scholarships. Please visit the dedicated webpage to check KGU's eligibility requirements and terms of support. Please note that eligible candidates must have completed at least two years of university studies, and currently reside in Japan.
Timeline
Application will be open from March 3, 2026 on this page. There is no fee to apply.
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March 3 (Tuesday)~13 (Friday), 2026: Application open
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Mid-March~mid-April 2026: Document screening & first interview (Only short-listed candidates)
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Mid April~late-April 2026: Second interview (Only short-listed candidates)
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Mid-May 2026: Announcement of results
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Required Documents
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High school certificate & English translation (if the original is not in English)
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High school transcript & English translation (if the original is not in English)
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University transcript & English translation (if the original is not in English) - up to the point you completed your studies
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Personal statement (500-600 words)
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Copy of passport
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Copy of residence card
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TOEFL or IELTS score
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Recruitment Figures
For recruitment figures prior to 2025, please refer to the Japan-Ukraine University Pathways page.
3 at International Christian University, 1 at Soka University, 1 at Waseda University
1 at Bunkyo Gakuin University, 3 at Ryukoku University, 1 at Tokiwa University, 5 at Waseda University