Japan Education Pathways
Application Period
​Information about Spring 2027 admissions will be posted in late June.
Online information sessions be held in early July for 2027 spring admissions. Please check back for the dates.
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 spring 2027, a number of universities will admit new students and provide scholarships. Details will be posted in late June, 2026.
Timeline
Application will be open from July 9 to August 2 2026 on this page. There is no fee to apply.
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July 9 (Thursday)~August 2 (Sunday), 2026: Application open
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August~September 2026: Document screening & first interview (Only short-listed candidates)
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September~November 2026: Second interview (Only short-listed candidates)
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By December, 2026: Announcement of results (Announcement date differs for each university.)
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Required Documents (General)
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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
Please note that some universities require additional documents. Please check on the pages dedicated to each university.
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Apply
The application form will be available from
July 9 to August 2, 2026
Recruitment Figures
For recruitment figures prior to 2025, please refer to the Japan-Ukraine University Pathways page.
2 at Kansai Gaidai University
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