No. of Students Admitted

25 students

Admission Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to MIU must have satisfied one of the following criteria provided for by Article 90 of the School Education Act and Article 150 of the School Education Act Enforcement Regulations.

1. Has graduated from high school
2. Has completed 12 years of a standard curriculum of school education, or is expected to do so by March 31, 2025 (September 30, 2024 in the case of Fall Admissions), (or the equivalent level of education in a non-standard curriculum of school education)
3. Has completed 12 years of school education overseas, or is expected to do so by March 31, 2025 (September 30, 2024 in the case of Fall Admissions), or an equivalent education recognized by the Minister of Education, Culture, Science, Sports and Technology
4. Has completed the curriculum of an educational institution located overseas which the Minister of Education, Culture, Science, Sports and Technology recognizes as equivalent to high school education.
5. Has been approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Science, Sports and Technology
6. Has passed the High School Graduate Equivalency Certification Examination as provided for by the High School Graduate Equivalency Certification Examination Regulations (Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, Sports and Technology Ordinance No.1, 2005) (Including individuals who have passed the University Admission Qualifying Examination as provided for by the University Admission Qualifying Examination Regulations (Ministry of Education Ordinance No.13, 1951) prior to abolishment as stipulated by the terms of Article 2 of the appendices of the High School Graduate Equivalency Certification Examination Regulations.
7. Is 18 years of age and has completed education which the College recognizes as equivalent to a high school education.
8. In the case of countries that do not require 12 years for secondary education, has completed the preparatory curriculum necessary for entering a university accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, Sports and Technology.

Guidelines for Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening

1. Background
   • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a public health concern in Japan, with ~10,000 new cases and ~1,500 deaths annually.
   • Foreign-born TB cases are increasing, accounting for 1,619 of 10,096 new cases in 2023.
   • To mitigate this, Japan introduces pre-entry TB screening for long-term residents from high-risk countries.
2. Legal Basis
   • TB is classified as a Category II Infectious Disease under Japanese law.
   • Foreigners with active TB are denied entry under the Immigration Control Act.
   • Applicants for long-term visas must submit a “TB Non-Infection Certificate” to prove they are TB-free.
3. Target Countries & Exemptions
   • Target Countries: Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nepal, Myanmar, and China.
   • Target Groups: Long-term residents (excluding re-entry permit holders) and specific visa categories (e.g., digital nomads).
   • Exemptions:
     • Current residents of non-target countries.
     • Certain programs (e.g., JET, JICA trainees, EPA nurses/caregivers, embassy-sponsored students).
4. Screening Process
   • Certificate Issuance:
     • Must be issued by a Japanese government-approved medical institution in the target country.
     • Follows Japan’s “Pre-Entry TB Screening Manual.”
   • Timing:
     • Submitted during Certificate of Eligibility (COE) applications or visa applications at embassies.
     • COEs may note “TB Certificate Not Submitted,” requiring later submission.
5. Implementation Schedule

   Country	Screening Starts	Certificate Mandatory From
   Philippines, Nepal	March 24, 2025 (planned)	June 23, 2025 (planned)
   Vietnam	May 26, 2025 (planned)	September 1, 2025 (planned)
   Indonesia, Myanmar, China	Under adjustment (TBA)	TBA

For details in English, go to: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/kenkou/kekkaku-kansenshou03/english.html

For details in Japanese, go to: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/kenkou/kekkaku-kansenshou03/index_00006.html

Selection Method

Successful candidates are selected through a comprehensive assessment of application materials and the results of admissions examinations.

1. Application Materials: The application materials listed here are subject to screening. The letter of recommendation and statement of reasons for application will be converted to a score of up to 50 points.
2. Interview Examination: English including a short writing component. Japanese may be used when necessary.
   *Performance in interviews will receive a score of up to 100 points.

*Candidates residing overseas who are unable to come to the college for the interview examination will be interviewed via Skype, or other web-based means.