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).
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.
