On September 2021, 9, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology notified the presidents of national, public and private universities nationwide, and requested that foreign applicants be thoroughly secured for examinations.
Regarding consideration for foreign admission applicants with the new coronavirus infection, the 2022 University Admissions Selection Implementation Guidelines stated, "From the perspective of reducing the burden on admission applicants and preventing the spread of the new coronavirus infection. Therefore, regarding the selection of foreign applicants for admission, consideration will be given to measures such as conducting online examinations using ICT and conducting them in a way that does not involve travel as much as possible. "
However, in light of the worldwide spread of mutant viruses and the status of infections at home and abroad, the government is currently taking measures to strengthen border measures by further strengthening epidemic prevention measures at the time of entry, residence trucks, and similar frameworks. We continue to suspend new entry of foreign students from all countries and regions.
Under these circumstances, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is nationwide to ensure that all universities that are planning to select foreign enrollees who are traveling to Japan will take more thorough measures to secure opportunities for foreign enrollees to take the examination. Notified the president of national, public and private universities.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has shown three points of consideration for taking the examination. The first point is that universities that have already recruited and have started applying will take alternative measures such as conducting online examinations using ICT for admission applicants who can not enter the country, and will lose the opportunity to take the examination. Make efforts so that no disadvantage will occur.
The second point is that if you have an academic ability test or an essay as an examination subject, consider alternative measures such as utilizing ICT, and in that case, take appropriate fraud prevention measures, etc. Enrollment selection should be carried out. (Example of fraud prevention measures in the test using ICT: Identity verification by taking a photo ID before the start of the test, taking a picture of the entire test site, turning on the microphone function during the test time Things to keep, etc.)
The third point is that if you are still unable to enter the country at the time of admission, you will be given classes using ICT, etc. until you are able to enter the country. Consider in advance measures to secure learning opportunities, such as taking flexible measures such as.
We asked each university to implement the above points as much as possible.
