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 2,000 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 skills
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 Management*.English 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.
*Name change in progress from Faculty of English and IT Management to Faculty of Global Management.
Faculty of Global Management* .IT 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.
*Name change in progress from Faculty of English and IT Management to Faculty of Global Management.
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
※2026年4月入学者用のデジタルパンフレット・募集要項は、順次公開予定です。
Shumei University conducts 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 whether your school is a designated school for Shumei University.
Please contact the Admissions Office at +81 (0)47-488-2332 for further inquiries about the application process.
For Applicants
Application forms have been sent to Japanese language schools designated by the university.
If you wish to take the entrance examination, please consult with your teacher at your school, obtain the application form, and proceed with the required application procedures.
For Teachers of Japanese Language Education Institutions
Only students who are enrolled in a Japanese language education institution designated by the university are eligible to take the entrance examination with a recommendation from the designated school.
If you are a teacher at a non-designated institution and wish a student to take the entrance examination, please contact the Admissions Office. (Admissions Office 047-488-2332 weekdays 9:00-17:00)
Dates of Entrance Examinations for Overseas Students
※順次公開予定です。
Department of Business Administration in Faculty of Management and Governance
Faculty of Global Management ( Name change in progress from Faculty of English and IT Management to Faculty of Global Management )
Faculty of Tourism and Business Management
| Examination Mode | Application Period (documents must arrive within this period) | Examination Date | Result Announcement Date | Registration Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Entrance Examination (Designated School System) | 1st Setting | Mon. Sept. 2 – Tue. Sept. 17, 2024 | Sat. Sept. 28 | Thu. Oct. 3 | Fri. Oct. 18 |
| 2nd Setting | Thu. Oct. 10 – Tue. Oct. 22, 2024 | Sat. Nov. 2 | Thu. Nov. 7 | Fri. Nov 22 | |
| 3rd Setting | Mon. Nov. 18 – Fri. Nov. 29, 2024 | Sat. Dec. 7 | Thu. Dec.12 | Fri. Dec. 27 | |
| Recommended Entrance Examination (Open recruitment System) | Fri. Jan. 6 – Thu. Jan. 16, 2025 | Sat. Jan. 25 | Thu. Jan. 30 | Fri. Feb. 14 | |
| General Entrance Examination | Fri. Jan. 17 – Thu. Feb. 6, 2025 | Mon. Feb. 17 | Fri. Feb. 21 | Fri. Feb. 28 | |
≪Selection Method≫
Japanese Language Test (Reading, Writing), Oral Interview, Document Screening
N.B
※Taking the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) is not compulsory.
Terms of Eligibility for Application
Recommendation-based Admissions: Designated Schools and Open Admissions
Applicants must satisfy all of the following conditions:
- Be a non-Japanese national (non-Japanese passport holder) and 18 years of age or older at the time of admission.
- Hold a valid Student Visa and be able to renew the visa after admission.
- Meet one of the following conditions [(a) (b) or (c)]:
(a)Have completed 12 years of education in a foreign (non-Japanese) school education system.
(b)Have passed an academic certification exam equivalent to completing 12 years of school education abroad.
(c)Have been recognized by this university as having academic abilities equivalent to or higher than a senior high school graduate. - Have Japanese language proficiency sufficient to study at this university.
- Be able to adhere to (comply with) the university’s Student Code of Conduct （学生心得).
- Have a registered residential address within Japan.
- Have never exceeded the permitted working hours designated by their Status of Residence.
- Applicants who meet either of the following criteria [ Criteria (i) or Criteria (ii) ]
(i) The applicant is enrolled in a Japanese language school designated by Shumei University and expects to graduate (complete their studies) in March 2025. (Designated school system)
(ii) The applicant is enrolled in a Japanese language school and expects to graduate (complete their studies) in March 2025. (Ppen application system) - Applicants who meet either of the following criteria [ Criteria (i) or Criteria (ii) ]
(i) Applicants who have indicated this university as their first choice (exclusive application) and have received a recommendation from the principal of a Japanese language educational institution designated by Shumei University (designated schools)
(ii) Applicants who have indicated Shumei University as their first choice (exclusive application) and have received a recommendation from the principal of a Japanese language educational institution in Japan (open admission) - Have a total attendance rate of 85% or above, and be able to maintain this level of attendance until graduation.
General Entrance Examination
Applicants must satisfy all of the following conditions:
- Be a non-Japanese national (non-Japanese passport holder) and 18 years of age or older at the time of admission.
- Hold a valid Student Visa and be able to renew the visa after admission.
- Meet one of the following conditions (a) (b) or (c):
(a)Have completed 12 years of education in a foreign (non-Japanese) school education system.
(b)Have passed an academic certification exam equivalent to completing 12 years of school education abroad.
(c)Have been recognized by this university as having academic abilities equivalent to or higher than a senior high school graduate. - Have Japanese language proficiency sufficient to study at this university.
- Be able to adhere to (comply with) the university’s Student Code of Conduct （学生心得).
- Have a registered residential address within Japan.
- Have never exceeded the permitted working hours designated by their Status of Residence.
- Be currently enrolled in a Japanese language institution in Japan and be expected to graduate (complete the program) in March 2025.
Tuition Fees and Scholarship
Breakdown of Fees and Charges (Yen)
Recommended Entrance Examination (Designated School System)
| Fees/Charges | Regular Charge (￥) | Overseas Students (￥) | Deducted Amount (￥) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance Fees | 300,000 | 0 | 300,000 |
| Tuition Fees | 737,000 | 567,000 | 170,000 |
| Facilities Charges | 271,000 | 271,000 | n/a |
| Activities Charges | 80,000 | 80,000 | n/a |
| Organization Support Fees | 20,000 | 20,000 | n/a |
| Total | 1,408,000 | 938,000 | 470,000 |
Recommended Entrance Examination (Open recruitment System)
| Fees/Charges | Regular Charge (￥) | Overseas Students (￥) | Deducted Amount (￥) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance Fees | 300,000 | 0 | 100,000 |
| Tuition Fees | 737,000 | 567,000 | 170,000 |
| Facilities Charges | 271,000 | 271,000 | n/a |
| Activities Charges | 80,000 | 80,000 | n/a |
| Organization Support Fees | 20,000 | 20,000 | n/a |
| Total | 1,408,000 | 1,138,000 | 270,000 |
General Admission Mode
| Fees/Charges | Regular Charge (￥) | Overseas Students (￥) | Deducted Amount (￥) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance Fees | 300,000 | 300,000 | n/a |
| Tuition Fees | 737,000 | 567,000 | 170,000 |
| Facilities Charges | 271,000 | 271,000 | n/a |
| Activities Charges | 80,000 | 80,000 | n/a |
| Organization Support Fees | 20,000 | 20,000 | n/a |
| Total | 1,408,000 | 1,238,000 | 170,000 |
※Those who meet the requirements set by the University are eligible for the scholarship.
Payment of Tuition Fees and Charges
Payment should be paid in two installments:
【Recommended Entrance Examination (Designated School System)】
[1st]Installment ￥479,000
[2nd]Installment ￥459,000
【Recommended Entrance Examination (Open recruitment System)】
[1st]Installment ￥679,000
[2nd]Installment ￥459,000
【General Admission Examination Mode】
[1st] Installment ￥779,000
[2nd]Installment ￥459,000
※For scholarships from the second year onward, there will be a “screening” based on attendance, grades, compliance with student rules, etc. In particular, for continuation from the third year onward, it is necessary to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2 or above.
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 and Shin-Kamagaya Station and Chiba Newtown Chuo Station. It is common to meet a classmate working a part-time job while shopping.
Free 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 usually operate 5 times a day during each semester.
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.
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)
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.