Changes to entrance exams and key points

Changes to the 2026 Entrance Examination

The key points and changes for the 2026 entrance examination are summarized below.
It covers all the new entrance exams and systems you cannot miss, as well as the major changes that have occurred since last year.

Point 1:
New entrance exam: "Open recommendation entrance exam (basic academic ability test type)"

Starting in 2026, we will be implementing a new "Open Application Recommendation Entrance Examination - Basic Academic Ability Test Type."This page features the entrance examPlease check the details at.

【Feature】 1. Aim to pass the exam by the end of the year with an academic test 2. Can apply to other universities 3. Multiple subjects can be taken and examination fees are discounted

4. There are no criteria for recommendation, such as grades, etc. 5. The exam is a two-subject multiple choice test. 6. English 4 skills test available 7. There are four test locations nationwide

Point 2:
Utilizing the new "English Four Skills Test"

A system will be introduced for eligible entrance exams whereby the scores obtained on the English Four Skills Test will be converted into "English" scores and students will be exempt from the test.
If you are exempt from the English test, you can still take it. If you take the test, your higher score will be used to determine your grade.

Entrance examination for all departments：Open recommendation entrance exam (basic academic ability test type)　　　     Entrance examination for the Faculty of International Studies: Comprehensive Selection Entrance Exam / Public Recommendation Entrance Exam (Comprehensive Evaluation Type)

Point 3:
New discount system makes it more economical to take exams on multiple subjects!

For general entrance examinations and open recommendation systems (basic academic ability test type), it is possible to apply to multiple departments.
The entrance examination fee isA flat rate of 35,000 yen for up to two departments for the same entrance exam and simultaneous application (a flat rate of 15,000 yen for those using the common test)From the third subject onwards, the fee is 1 yen per subject.