Temple Japan Entry Year Program

Another option to consider when applying to Temple University is starting your degree at our multi-building location in Kyoto, Japan. Through the Temple Japan Entry Year program, you can spend your first year at TUJ Kyoto and then complete your studies at main campus in Philadelphia.

Voted as the best big city in the world on multiple occasions, Kyoto is an enchanted destination that stands as the cultural mecca of Japan. Through Temple University, you can explore one of the most exciting and safest countries in the world while taking advantage of an American university education with a global foundation. All courses are offered in English.

At TUJ Kyoto, you can:

• Complete your first year and general education classes while gaining a fresh global perspective and discovering what it means to be a global citizen.
• Interact with students from Japan and dozens of other countries around the world.
• Open new pathways to discovery
• Discover new networks of invaluable connections as you interact with leaders from industry, government, and education.
• Enjoy life in one of the largest but safest cities with a first-rate public transportation system with easy access to anywhere. The major metropolis of Osaka is just 30 minutes away by regular train, while Tokyo is a 2-hour bullet train ride away.