Bunkyo University to Introduce Comprehensive Selection (Basic Academic Skills Test) Starting 2027 Admissions

Bunkyo University (President Toshie Miyatake) will introduce, starting with the 2027 admissions cycle, its first-ever in-year academic examination: the Comprehensive Selection (Basic Academic Skills Test). This new examination will be implemented in the Faculty of Literature, Faculty of Information Sciences, and Faculty of Health and Nutrition.

The Comprehensive Selection (Basic Academic Skills Test) was previously announced as an admission system designed to evaluate students’ daily classroom learning and accumulated academic effort, with assessments based on document review and one or two subjects selected from foreign language, Japanese, and mathematics. However, in response to a notification from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) titled 'Guidelines for University Admissions in 2027,' the university will now include an 'interview' as part of the selection process.

Additionally, for the foreign language component, applicants may use scores from designated external English proficiency tests, which will be converted into equivalent foreign language test scores (deemed scores).

Key Point ①: Bunkyo University introduces an in-year academic examination (Comprehensive Selection (Basic Academic Skills Test))

Key Point ②: Implementation in three faculties: Faculty of Literature, Faculty of Information Sciences, and Faculty of Health and Nutrition

Key Point ③: Subject scope includes:

- Foreign Language: English Communication I, English Communication II, Logic and Expression I

- Japanese: Modern Japanese, Language and Culture (texts from the modern era onward)

- Mathematics: Mathematics I, Mathematics A

Key Point ④: Evaluation based on document review, interview, and one or two subjects selected from foreign language, Japanese, and mathematics (varies by faculty and department)

Bunkyo University, founded on the educational philosophy of 'love for humanity,' promotes small-class, high-density education. The university aims to cultivate individuals who can respect and recognize one another in today’s diverse society, preparing students for active roles across various fields—not only in teacher training but also in broader societal contributions.

To support diverse academic backgrounds, interests, and individual characteristics developed during high school, the university offers multiple admission tracks, enabling applicants to choose the method best suited to their strengths.

Admission Guidelines

- Comprehensive Selection (Basic Academic Skills Test) Admission Guidelines

https://www.bunkyo.ac.jp/admission/overview/download/file/file_ao_kisogakuryoku.pdf

Targeted Faculties and Departments

※1 Total number of students recruited through Comprehensive Selection (including other examination types)

※2 At the time of application, candidates select two subjects. For evaluation, the higher-scoring subject from the two taken will be used for admission decisions.

Examination Schedule

- Comprehensive Selection (Basic Academic Skills Test)

Application Period

October 9 (Fri), 2026 – October 19 (Mon), 2026

Examination Date

November 21 (Sat), 2026

Announcement of Results

December 1 (Tue), 2026

Overview of Bunkyo University:

President: Toshie Miyatake

Founding Principle: 'Love for Humanity'

Enrolled Students: 8,791 (as of May 1, 2026)

A comprehensive university with three campuses: Koshigaya Campus (Faculty of Education, Faculty of Human Sciences, Faculty of Literature), Shonan Campus (Faculty of Information Sciences, Faculty of Health and Nutrition), and Tokyo Adachi Campus (Faculty of International Studies, Faculty of Business Administration).

https://www.bunkyo.ac.jp/