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Japan Education Pathways

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Application Period

​Information about Spring 2027 admissions will be posted in late June.

Two information sessions be held online in early July for 2027 spring admissions. Please register to join them. Please note that this program is for students with refugee backgrounds who are already living in Japan.
 

  • July 2, 2026 (Thursday) from 9:00pm Japan time - Overview of the program (What the scholarship covers, who is eligible, how to apply, etc.)  Register here​

  • July 10, 2026 (Friday) from 9:00pm Japan time - Review of the application form and process  Register here

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, the following universities will admit new students and provide scholarships. Each button will open individual pages when each university finalizes the details.  

International Christian University
Ryukoku University
Soka University
Tokiwa University
Waseda University
Timeline

Application will be open from July 9 to August 2 2026 on this page. There is no fee to apply.

  • July 9 (Thursday)~August 2 (Sunday), 2026: Application open

  • August~September 2026: Document screening & first interview (Only short-listed candidates)

  • September~November 2026: Second interview (Only short-listed candidates)

  • By December, 2026: Announcement of results (Announcement date differs for each university.)

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Required Documents (General)

  • High school certificate & English translation (if the original is not in English)

  • High school transcript & English translation (if the original is not in English)

  • University transcript & English translation (if the original is not in English) - up to the point you completed your studies 

  • Personal statement (500-600 words)

  • Copy of passport

  • 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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College Lecture

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. 

Fall 2026

2 at Kansai Gaidai University

Spring 2026

3 at International Christian University, 1 at Soka University, 1 at Waseda University

Spring 2025

1 at Bunkyo Gakuin University, 3 at Ryukoku University, 1 at Tokiwa University, 5 at Waseda University

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