Japan

The University of Greenwich currently welcomes 42 students from Japan studying foundation, undergraduate (Bachelor) degree, and postgraduate (Master’s) degree programmes.

To join our programmes you will need to meet both academic and English language entry requirements before you start the programme. You need not wait until you satisfy all the entry requirements before you apply to study with us.

Entry requirements

Foundation and undergraduate degrees

For entry to the International Foundation Programme, in either September or January, you will need to have:

• An IELTS of 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in each component or equivalent and
• To have completed 12 years of education with a High School Certificate, Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho

For entry to our four year extended degree programmes in e-ngineering, you will need to have:

• An IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent and
• To have completed 12 years of education with a High School Certificate, Kotogakko Sotsuygo Shomeisho

For entry to Year 1 of three year Bachelor degree programmes, you will need to pass the International Foundation Programme. If you have an IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent and very good marks in your High School Certificate, you may be considered for Year 1 of a degree. You may also apply for Year 1 if you have completed the first year of a relevant degree.

Advanced standing to Year 2 is possible if you have completed two years of a relevant degree in Japan or to Year 3 of some degrees if you have completed three years of a relevant degree in Japan. You will need an IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Master’s degrees

For entry to our Master’s programmes, you will need to have:

• An IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent or
• TOEFL of 80 ibt (or 213 cbt) and to have a four year degree from Japan

An International Foundation Programme (Advanced) is available to graduates who have an IELTS of 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in each component or equivalent and who wish to prepare themselves for postgraduate study.

Certain programmes have special requirements. For example, some MBA programmes require work experience after graduation at an appropriate level; and those for architecture need to submit a portfolio of their work.

English language courses

Summer pre-sessional English language courses and International Foundation Programmes are available.

Contact our local representatives for more information

SI-UK Education Council
305 Kikugetsu Building
2-17-4 Takadanobaba
Shinjyuku-ku
Tokyo
169-0075

Telephone: 03 5272 9143
Fax: 03 5272 9146
E-mail: vicki@ukeducation.jp
Website: www.ukeducation.jp

OR

BEO Tokyo
161-0033 Tokyo, Shinjuku Ku
Shimoochiai 1-1-3, Dai Ichi Zeikei Bld 3F

Telephone: 03 5925 0336
Fax: 03 3368 6605
E-mail: beo study@beo.jp

BEO Osaka
530-0012 Osaka, Kita-Ku
Shibata 2-9-19, Inoi Bld 2, 3F

Telephone: 06 6371 1116
Fax: 06 6371 1165
E-mail: osaka@beo.jp
Website: www.beo.co.jp