Temple Honors Japan extends the Temple University Honors Program across the globe for students enrolled full-time at Temple University Japan and Main Campus students studying abroad at TUJ. Temple Honors Japan uses The Honors Pillars - intellectual curiosity, inclusive community, social courage, and integrity in leadership - to promote experiential learning rooted in a global community at the Japan Campus in Tokyo and TUJ's Kyoto extension.

Have questions? Reach out to Yasuko Taoka, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Temple University, Japan Campus at [click-for-email] or to the Honors Program generally at [click-for-email].

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

how are students accepted into temple honors japan?

New students who are interested in applying for the Honors Program can simply indicate their interest in the Honors Program on the Admitted Student Checklist in the TUJ new student portal: https://connect.tuj.ac.jp/account/login

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF TEMPLE HONORS JAPAN STUDENTS?

Honors requirements at Temple Honors Japan are the same as Main Campus. Students must complete 10 Honors courses by the time they graduate to earn the Honors Certificate. You can read more about Honors Program requirements here.

What are the benefits of Temple Honors Japan?

As an Honors student, you will benefit from:

• Small, Seminar-Style Courses: Engage in lively debates and in-depth explorations in smaller class settings, fostering close interaction with faculty and peers.
• Distinguished Faculty: Learn from dedicated professors who are passionate about their fields and committed to mentoring Honors students.
• Independent Research Opportunities: Pursue your intellectual passions through guided research projects, allowing you to pursue areas of specific interest and develop valuable research experience.
• Interdisciplinary Exploration: Connect ideas across different disciplines, broadening your perspectives and fostering a more holistic understanding of the world.
• Supportive and Global Community: Join a close-knit cohort of high-achieving students who share your intellectual curiosity and drive, creating lasting friendships.
• Special Events and Workshops: Participate in exclusive lectures, workshops, and cultural events designed to enhance your learning and broaden your horizons.

WHAT ARE HONORS CLASSES LIKE?

Honors courses have a distinct philosophy that sets them apart from other Temple classes. Honors courses prioritize depth over difficulty, and aim to create complex learning experiences that emphasize collaboration and innovation. Temple Honors courses foster a strong intellectual community through sustained interaction between students and faculty. You can read more about Honors Course Philosophy and Goals here.

What Honors courses can I take at TUJ?

Honors courses for first-year students will be offered exclusively at TUJ-Kyoto. These include:

• HNRS 1901: REACT (First-Year Seminar)
• ENG 0902: Honors Analytical Reading and Writing
• IH 0951: Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life
• IH 0952: Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good

Additional General Education Honors courses may also be offered at TUJ-Kyoto.

Honors Special Topic courses will be offered at both TUJ-Tokyo and TUJ-Kyoto.

New students interested in Honors are recommended to start their undergraduate experience at TUJ-Kyoto to take full advantage of the Honors courses and learning community.

ABOUT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY JAPAN

Temple University is a top-tier, globally ranked public research university that maintains a multi-campus system extending from Pennsylvania (USA) to Rome to Japan. Currently, Temple is ranked in the top 351–400 universities globally (Times Higher Education), and 46th among national public universities in the United States (U.S. News & World Report).

Established in 1982, the full-service Japan campus of Temple University (TUJ) is an integrated part of the main campus in Philadelphia. TUJ enables students to acquire a Temple degree directly from the main campus at an affordable cost. TUJ students study in English in the heart of Tokyo in an international environment with students and faculty from around the world.

TUJ is the oldest and largest branch campus of a foreign university in Japan. It was the first university to be officially designated a Foreign University, Japan Campus by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2005. Today, TUJ educates about 2,575 undergraduate students from about 80 countries. It also offers graduate degrees in education, law, and management.