A focus on pragmatic education and practical qualifications to nurture graduates with the skills and knowledge required for the 21st century workplace.
Shumei University was founded in 1988 and thus still is one of the “newer” universities in Japan. There are just over 1,500 students which enables the university to give personalized support and assistance to every student. Many graduates build on the knowledge and skills obtained at the university, and have now joined various Japanese firms or found work in their native country.
There are five faculties at the university: Faculty of Teacher Education, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Management and Governance, Faculty of Global Management*, and Faculty of Tourism and Business Management. Currently, overseas students can enroll in all faculties except for the Faculty of Teacher Education and the Faculty of Nursing.
The university campus is in Yachiyo City, which is located almost in the center of Chiba Prefecture. Narita International Airport and Bay Area towns such as Urayasu and Makuhari are accessible within one hour.
Our quiet, park-like campus atmosphere offers relaxing surroundings to study and interact with fellow students.
*Name change in progress from Faculty of English and IT Management to Faculty of Global Management.
Japanese Language classes(max. 15) streamed according to language proficiency
Classes for various qualifications and career guidance
Study supervisor system
Student support offered by the International Center and Career Support Center
*Those who succeed in obtaining certain qualifications (as set out by the university) are eligible for a one-off incentive award.
Faculty Introduction
Faculty of Management and Governance
The faculty offers three courses: Entrepreneurship Course, Corporate Accounting Course, and Business Course, each focusing on a specific area of management to support a variety of career options.
Faculty of Global ManagementEnglish Career Course
This course offers English-related subjects to support and develop English skills for a variety of professions. Overseas students are also eligible to participate in a five-month study abroad program in the UK to further improve English communication skills.
Faculty of Global ManagementIT Career Course
This course offers subjects ranging from ICT skills necessary in the modern workplace to advanced specializations including network construction and high-level programming.
Faculty of Tourism and Business Management
This faculty aims to foster the confidence and professionalism necessary to work in the tourism industry. Career destinations include hotels, travel agencies, and airlines and aviation support services. Easy access to Narita International Airport, Makuhari and Urayasu is advantageous as our students may visit them as a part of extracurricular activities.
Application Requirements
We offer recommendation entrance exams (designated school system/open application system) and general entrance exams. If you wish to take the recommendation entrance exam (designated school system), please check with your school’s admissions officer to see if your school is a designated school for Shumei University.If you have any questions or concerns about the application process, please feel free to contact the Admissions Office.
( 047-488-2332 )
*Applications must be made online.
After applying online, please download and print the application documents.
Some application documents can also be printed from the website. Please check Application Form II.
Some documents take time to prepare, so please read the application guidelines carefully.
*Recommendation letters (designated schools) are sent directly to our designated schools.
If you do not know your password, please contact the Admissions Office.
Admissions Office TEL: 047-488-2332 (9:00-17:00, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays).
Please note that the recommendation letters posted on the website are in the form of an open application system.
To prospective students
Past exam questions are not published.
Our entrance exam questions are based on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 level. Please study for the exam using N2 problem books as a reference.
To faculty at Japanese language institutions
The designated school recommendation entrance exam can only be taken by students enrolled in Japanese language institutions designated by our university.
If you have students from non-designated educational institutions who wish to take the designated school recommendation entrance exam, please contact the Admissions Office. (Admissions Office : 047-488-2332 , 9:00-17:00, excluding weekends and holidays)
Entrance Examination Schedule for International Students
Faculty of General Management, Department of Business Management
Faculty of Global Management, Department of Global ManagementFaculty of Tourism Business, Department of Tourism Business
| Exam Category | Application period (must arrive by) | Exam date | Result announcement date | Deadline for enrollment procedures (must arrive by this date) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommendation entrance exam (designated school system) | Phase1 | September 1 (Month) to September 16 (Mars) 2025 | September 27 (Saturday) | October 3rd (Friday) | October 17th (Friday) |
| Phase2 | October 6 (Month) to October 21 (Mars) 2025 | November 1 (Saturday) | November 7th (Friday) | November 21st (Friday) | |
| Phase3 | November 17 (Mon) to November 28 (Fri) 2025 | December 6 (Saturday) | December 12th (Friday) | December 26th (Friday) | |
| Recommended Entrance Examination (Open recruitment System) | January 5 (Month) to January 15 (Thursday) in 2026 | January 24 (Saturday) | January 30th (Friday) | February 13th (Friday) | |
| General entrance examination | Phase1 | January 5 (Month) to January 15 (Thursday) in 2026 | January 24 (Saturday) | January 30th (Friday) | February 13th (Friday) |
| Phase2 | January 16, 2026 (Friday) – February 5, 2026 (Wood) | February 16 (Month) | February 20th (Friday) | March 6th (Friday) | |
≪Selection Method≫
Japanese language test (written), interview, document screening
*There are no exemptions from the written test based on the results of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test or the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students.
Application Eligibility
Recommendation Entrance Examination, Designated School System/Open Application System
Applicants who meet all of the following criteria may apply.
- Those who have nationality and are 18 years of age or older at the time of enrollment
- Those who have a “Student” status of residence and can renew their period of stay after admission
- Applicants must meet one of the following criteria (a) to (c):
(a) Have completed a 12-year curriculum under a foreign educational system;
(b) Be aged 18 or older and have passed an academic qualification test equivalent to the completion of a 12-year curriculum in a foreign country;
(c) Be recognized by our university as having academic ability equivalent to or greater than that of a high school graduate. - Those who have the Japanese language proficiency to study at our university (those who have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test at level N2 or above, or those who have been recognized by a Japanese language education institution as having Japanese language proficiency at level N2 or above based on their grades, etc.)
- Those who can comply with the university’s student code of conduct
- Those who have registered their place of residence in Japan
- Those who have never exceeded the permitted hours of activities outside the scope of their status of residence during their period of stay
- Applicants must meet either of the following criteria (i) or (ii):
(i) Be enrolled in a Japanese language education institution designated by the university and expect to graduate (complete) in March 2026 (designated school system);
(ii) Be enrolled in a Japanese language education institution and expect to graduate (complete) in March 2026 (open application system). - Applicants who fall under either (i) or (ii) below:
(i) Applicants whose first choice (sole application) is our university and who have a recommendation from the principal of a Japanese language institution designated by our university (designated school system);
(ii) Applicants whose first choice (sole application) is our university and who have a recommendation from the principal of a Japanese language institution (open application system) - Those who have a total attendance rate of 85% or more at the recommended Japanese language institution and can maintain that rate until graduation.
General Entrance Examination
Applicants who meet all of the following criteria 1 to 8 may apply.
- Those who have foreign nationality and are 18 years of age or older at the time of enrollment
- Those who have a “Student” status of residence and can renew their period of stay after admission
- Applicants must meet one of the following criteria (a) to (c):
(a) Those who have completed a 12-year curriculum under a foreign educational system;
(b) Those aged 18 or older who have passed an academic qualification test equivalent to the completion of a 12-year curriculum in a foreign country;
(c) Those who are recognized by our university as having academic ability equivalent to or greater than that of a high school graduate. - Those who have the Japanese language ability to study at our university
- Those who can comply with the university’s student code of conduct
- Those who have registered their place of residence in Japan
- Have never exceeded the permitted hours of activities outside the scope of their status of residence during their period of stay
- Those who are enrolled in a Japanese language education institution in Japan and are expected to graduate (complete) in March 2026 or have already graduated
Tuition and scholarship information
Tuition and other fees (1st year)
In the case of recommendation entrance exams (designated school system)
| Payment | General Admission Fee | International Students | Overall Fee Reduction for International Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 300,000 yen | 0 yen | 300,000 yen reduction |
| Tuition Fee | 737,000 yen | 567,000 yen | 170,000 yen reduction |
| Facility Improvement Fee | 271,000 yen | 271,000 yen | No exemption |
| Student Activity Fee | 80,000 yen | 80,000 yen | No exemption |
| Support Association Fee | 20,000 yen | 20,000 yen | No exemption |
| Total | 1,408,000 yen | 938,000 yen | Total reduction : 470,000 yen |
Recommendation entrance exam (open application system)
| Payment | General Admission Fee | International Students | Overall Fee Reduction for International Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 300,000 yen | 200,000 yen | 100,000 yen reduction |
| Tuition Fee | 737,000 yen | 567,000 yen | 170,000 yen reduction |
| Facility Improvement Fee | 271,000 yen | 271,000 yen | No exemption |
| Student Activity Fee | 80,000 yen | 80,000 yen | No exemption |
| Support Association Fee | 20,000 yen | 20,000 yen | No exemption |
| Total | 1,408,000 yen | 1,138,000 yen | Total reduction : 270,000 yen |
For general entrance examinations
| Payment | General Admission Fee | International Students | Overall Fee Reduction for International Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 300,000 yen | 300,000 yen | No exemption |
| Tuition Fee | 737,000 yen | 567,000 yen | 170,000 yen reduction |
| Facility Improvement Fee | 271,000 yen | 271,000 yen | No exemption |
| Student Activity Fee | 80,000 yen | 80,000 yen | No exemption |
| Support Association Fee | 20,000 yen | 20,000 yen | No exemption |
| Total | 1,408,000 yen | 1,238,000 yen | Total reduction : 170,000 yen |
※Applicants who meet the conditions based on the university’s scholarship regulations will be eligible to receive the above scholarships.
Payment method
Delivery will be divided into two phases.
【Recommendation Entrance Exam (Designated School System)】
[1st Period] (at the time of admission procedures) 479,000 yen
[2nd Period] (2nd semester of first year) 459,000 yen
【Recommendation Entrance Examination (Open Application)】
[1st Period] (at the time of admission procedures) 679,000 yen
[2nd Period] (2nd semester of first year) 459,000 yen
【General Entrance Examination】
[1st Period] (at the time of admission procedures) 779,000 yen
[2nd Period] (2nd semester of first year) 459,000 yen
※Scholarships for the second year and beyond are subject to a review based on attendance, grades, adherence to student guidelines, etc. In particular, to continue from the third year onwards, students must pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N2 or higher).
Please contact the Admissions Office directly for further inquiries.
+81 (0)47 488 2332
Other Information
Campus and Surroundings
Shumei University is located in a peaceful residential area surrounded by greenery. The campus has a convenience store, cafeteria and bakery. Two convenience stores and a McDonald’s hamburger restaurant are also close by.
Large shopping malls can be found at or close to Yachiyo-Midorigaoka Station, Shin-Kamagaya Station and Chiba Newtown Chuo Station. It is common to meet a classmate working a part-time job while shopping.
University Bus
Free university bus services operate from the following four railway stations on school days before and after each lesson:
・Yachiyo-Midorigaoka Station (Toyo Kosoku Line)
・Katsutadai Station (Keisei Line and Toyo Kosoku Line)
・Shin-Kamagaya Station (Tobu Urban Park Line, Shin-Keisei Line, and Hokuso Line)
・Chiba Newtown Chuo Station (Narita Sky Access Line and Hokuso Line)
The services operate regularly to and from the university during class times.
Career Support
Career induction sessions and seminars, some specifically for overseas students, are held throughout the academic year. Our professional career support counsellors are available for consultations, and can help you with the process of writing your CV, (or entry sheet in Japanese), job interview practice and job applications.
The employment rate for March 2025 graduates from the Faculty of Global Management is 100%.
On-campus equipment
We strive to provide a comfortable environment for students from diverse backgrounds. The on-campus convenience store carries halal food, making meals safe and convenient. We also provide a prayer room in the Shumei Hall, building where students can concentrate on their prayers in the quiet space at any time.
For Japanese Language School Teachers
The university has a well-earned reputation for its teaching and for the support and guidance we provide equally to both Japanese students and overseas students.
The ”Campus Code of Conduct”, which all students are asked to comply with, include rules like prohibition of dyeing hair and a smoking ban on campus. The rules are stated in the application brochure and are also raised in the oral interview as a part of the entrance examinations to confirm if applicants can observe these rules while studying at the university.
Access
1-1 Daigaku-cho, Yachiyo City
Chiba 276-0003 Japan
Nearest Train Stations:
Yachiyo-Midorigaoka Station
(Toyo Kosoku Line)
Katsutadai Station
(Keisei Line and Toyo Kosoku Line)
Shin-Kamagaya Station
(Tobu Urban Park Line, Shin-Keisei Line, and Hokuso Line)
Chiba Newtown Chuo Station
(Narita Sky Access Line and Hokuso Line)
A Local bus service runs from Bus Stop No.1 at Yachiyo-Midorigaoka Station (get off at Shumei-Daigaku bus stop). (Fare ￥390, Journey 15 – 20 minutes).
The Toyo Kosoku Line runs regular trains between Nishi-Funabashi Station and Toyo-Katsutadai Station. The Toyo Kosoku Line becomes the Tozai Line from Nishi Funabashi Station, offering fast and convenient access to the center of Tokyo.