OpenFieldTemple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is the oldest and largest full-degree-granting American university in Japan, designated as an official Foreign University by MEXT, awarding Philadelphia Temple University degrees in Tokyo.
Established in 1982 in Tokyo (now located in a purpose-built campus in Sangen-jaya, Setagaya-ku, adjacent to Showa Women's University), TUJ enables students to earn accredited American undergraduate, master's (LL.M., Management, TESOL), and doctoral degrees entirely in English in Tokyo. TUJ is celebrated for global business studies, computer science, international law, and cultural studies.
Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school GPA (minimum 2.5-3.0), personal statement, and counselor recommendation. Standardized tests (SAT/ACT) are optional. Non-native English speakers require TOEFL iBT 79+, IELTS 6.0+, or Duolingo 110+. Graduate programs require an accredited bachelor's degree (GPA 3.0+), statement of purpose, CV, and recommendation letters. TUJ sponsors Japanese student visas for full-time international students.
Accredited American computer science bachelor's degree taught in Tokyo, covering algorithms, mobile app engineering, web systems, database design, and cloud security.
ABA-accredited American law degree taught in English in central Tokyo, preparing practicing attorneys and corporate legal officers in cross-border transactions, US business law, and international arbitration.
Practical master's program from Temple's Lew Klein College of Media and Communication delivered in Tokyo, covering crisis PR, digital content analytics, media brand strategy, and multinational corporate communication.
AACSB-accredited business curriculum taught in English in Tokyo, offering internships with multinational corporations in Tokyo across finance, marketing, and supply chain management.
Studio art degree affiliated with Temple's prestigious Tyler School of Art, offering hands-on training in printmaking, digital photography, graphic design, and Tokyo gallery curating.
Most competitive institutional scholarship for incoming first-year freshmen at Temple University, Japan Campus, recognizing outstanding intellectual and extracurricular leadership.
Asia's premier graduate program in applied linguistics and second language acquisition, preparing educational leaders, curriculum directors, and university professors.
Associate Professor of Sociology and Co-Director of the Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS) · Division of Liberal Arts & ICAS
Prof. Cleveland investigates government crisis decision-making during the 3/11 triple disaster, radiation risk communication, and social subcultures in Tokyo.
View research profile ↗Assistant Professor of Computer Science · Department of Computer Science
Prof. Horvitz leads computing education in Tokyo, developing edge-AI prototypes and studying interface usability in multilingual digital environments.
View research profile ↗Professor of Law and Director of the Graduate Law Program · Beasley School of Law at TUJ
Professor Hesse has decades of experience advising Fortune 500 corporations in Tokyo on international antitrust compliance, patent licensing, and dispute resolution.
View research profile ↗Assistant Professor of Art and Visual Culture · Art Program (Tyler School of Art at TUJ)
Prof. Rouse is a practicing artist and researcher exploring traditional Japanese woodblock and lithographic printmaking techniques integrated with digital contemporary vector illustration.
View research profile ↗University profile compiled from official Temple University, Japan Campus academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent research guide.