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留学生進学準備の基礎知識─About EJU─

1:Examination syllabus(Japanese、Mathematics I、Mathematics II、Physics、Chemistry、Biology、Japan and World)

Japanese
Contents:
consists of 3 major parts
(Writing, Reading, Listening / Listening & Reading)
Order and time:
Writing (30 minutes) → Reading (40 minutes) → Listening & Reading → Listening (about 55 minutes including listening, listening & reading).
Mathematics I
  • 1Numbers and expression
  • 2Quadratic functions
  • 3Figures and measurements
  • 4The number of possible outcomes and probability
  • 5Properties of integers
  • 6Properties of figures
Mathematics II
  • 1Numbers and expression
  • 2Quadratic functions
  • 3Figures and measurements
  • 4The number of possible outcomes and probability
  • 5Properties of integers

  • 6Properties of figures

  • 7Miscellaneous Expressions
  • 8Figures and equations
  • 9Exponential and logarithmic functions
  • 10Trigonometric functions
  • 11The concepts of differentiation and integration
  • 12Sequences of numbers
  • 13Vectors
  • 14Complex plane
  • 15Curves on a plane
  • 16Limits
  • 17Differential calculus
  • 18Integral calculus
Physics

The scope of questions will follow the scope of “Physics Basic” and “Physics” of the curriculum guidelines for high schools in Japan.

①Mechanics
“Motion and force”
“Energy and momentum”
“Various forces and motion”
②Thermo
dynamics
“Heat and temperature”
“Properties of gas”
③Waves
“Properties of waves”
“Propagation of waves and how to express it”
“Superposition principle and Huygens’ principle”
“Properties of light”
“Propagation of light”
“Diffraction and interference of light”
④Electricity and Magnetism
“Electric field”
“Electric current”
“Current and magnetic field”
“Electromagnetic induction and electromagnetic wave”
⑤Atoms
“Structure of atoms”
“Nuclei”
“Elementary particles”
Chemistry

The scope of questions will follow the scope of “Chemistry Basic” and “Chemistry” of the curriculum guidelines for high schools in Japan.

①Structure of matter
“Study of matter”
“Particles constituting substances”
“Substances and chemical bonds”
“Quantitative treatment of substances and chemical formula”
②State and Change of Substances
“Change of substances”
“State and equilibrium of substances”
“Change and equilibrium of substances”
③Inorganic Chemistry
“Typical elements (main group elements)”
“Transition elements”
“Industrial manufacturing methods of inorganic substances”
“Separation and analysis of metallic ions”
“Inorganic substances and our daily life”
④Organic Chemistry
“Properties and reactions of organic compound”
“Hydrocarbons”
“Compounds with functional groups”
“Aromatic compounds”
“Organic compounds and our daily life”
Biology

The scope of questions will follow the scope of “Basic Biology” and “Biology” of the curriculum guidelines for high schools in Japan.

①Biological Phenomena and Substances
 “Cells and molecules”
 “Metabolism”
 “Genetic information and its expression”
②Reproduction and Generation
 “Sexual reproduction”
 “Animal development”
 “Plant development”
③Homeostasis of the internal environment in living organisms
 “The internal environment in living organisms”
 “Homeostatic mechanism of the internal
 environment in living organisms”
 “Immunity”
④Organisms'
response to external signals
 “Reactions and actions of animals to external
 signals”
 “Plant responses to external signals”
⑤Ecology and Environment
 “Populations and communities”
 “Ecosystems”
⑥Biological Evolution and Phylogeny
 “Mechanism of biological evolution”
 “Phylogeny of organisms”
Japan and World

The topics of the questions are selected mainly from the fields of Politics, Economy, and Society, as well as from Geography and History.

1:Politics, Economy, and Society
①Contemporary Society
 Information society
 Aging society with fewer children
 Multicultural understanding
 Bio-ethics
 Social security and social welfare
 Transformation of local communities
 Redress of inequality
 Food issues
 Energy issues
 Environmental issues
 Sustainable society
②Economy
 Economic systems
 Market economy
 Price mechanism
 Consumers
 Business cycle
 Government roles and economic policy
 Labor issues
 Economic growth
 National economy
 International trade
 Foreign exchange
 Balance of payments
③Politics
 Principle of democracy
 the Constitution of Japan
 Fundamental human rights and the rule of law
 Diet
 Cabinets
 Courts
 Parliamentary democracy
 Local government
 Elections and political participation
 New human rights
④International society
 International relations and international law
 Globalization
 Regional integration
 United Nations and other international organizations
 North-South problem
 Race/ethnicity and ethnic issues
 Global environment issues
 International peace and international cooperation
 Japan’s international contributions
2:Geography
Geographical examination of features and issues of the modern world
Globes and maps, Distance and direction, Aerial photography and satellite pictures, Standard time and time differences, Geographical information, Climate, Natural features, Vegetation, Lifestyles/cultures/religions around the world, Resources and industries, Population, Urban and rural settlement, Traffic and communication, Natural environment and disasters/disaster prevention, Land and environment of Japan
3:History
①Development of modern society and interdependence of the world
 The Industrial Revolution
 The American Revolution
 The French Revolution,
 Formation of the nation-state
 Imperialism and colonialization
 Modernization of Japan and Asia
②Japan and the world in the 20th century
 World War I and the Russian Revolution
 The Great Depression
 World War II and the Cold War
 Independence of Asian and African nations
 Postwar Japanese history
 Oil Crisis
 The end of the Cold War

For details, please check the official website of
the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).

日本への留学は 日本留学試験EJUの案内リンクバナー

2:Score UP technique

①Let's focus on Japanese.
EJU has a maximum score of 800 points (50 points for writing are not included), and the points for each subject are 400 points for Japanese, 200 points for mathematics, 200 points for Japan and the World if you choose Social sciences, 200 points by selecting 2 subjects between Physics / Chemistry / Biology if you choose Natural Sciences. No matter which major you choose, Japanese is required, so stay focus on studying Japanese.
②Make sure you get points for easy questions.
The feature of EJU is mostly simple questions. Difficult questions with a low correct rate may not be helpful in the end. Since you have to solve many problems in the limited examination time, it is better to make sure that you can get points for simple questions without mistakes, rather than forcibly solving difficult questions. This is the score up technique. Pay attention to your daily studies and try not to ignore simple questions.
③Create an "original question book" and practice repeatedly.
It is recommended that you practice a lot of mock exams and past exam questions before take the real exam. Write down the questions that you made mistake when exercised and create your own original question book. Using the original question book and practicing repeatedly is a sure way to improve your score.
④Study method for Japan and the World subject
The scope of questions for Japan and the World include six fields: "Geography", "History", "Economy", "Politics", "Contemporary society", and "International society". There is a relatively large amount of content on economy and politics, but each subject has connection, so you should study all subjects thoroughly, not just economy and politics. However, there are so many things to remember, so read the reference books and past exam questions carefully and summarize the points that are being asked. The quickest way to get a high score is to summarize the points and practice the past exam questions repeatedly.

3:Sample of Past exam questions

Before the exam, use past exam questions to practice as a preparation. Many bookstores sell a collection of questions for the EJU. You can also buy it on the internet.

Based on the self-scoring results of past exam questions, you can narrow down the learning points for the actual exam. Let's analyze your target score and the score you got on the past exam questions, understand the subject that you are good at and the subject that you are not good at, and take effective learning measures. It is recommended that you should calmly accept the results of your self-scoring and accurately summarize your learning points in order to improve your level.

In addition, there are samples of past exam questions on the official website of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students, so don’t forget to check it.

EJU past exam questions sample

Check here!