English for Academic Purposes Admissions

Complete your English for Academic Purposes Program online application form:

The following documents will be needed to successfully complete your admissions file:

• Official High School and College/University transcripts (in English). We accept electronic transcripts such as www.parchment.com and National Student ClearingHouse.
• A copy of your High School diploma/GED certificate (if applicable).

Send to:

Lakeland University Japan
1-10-5 Kokugikan Front Bldg., Yokoami, Sumida-ku
Tokyo, Japan 130-0015
Attention: LUJ Office of Admissions (6F)

Please provide a statement of purpose (300-400 words stating your interest in attending).

Please provide four (4) identitical passport-sized photos (4cm x 3cm or 1.5in x 1in).

1. Click here to learn about our Mentor Scholarship - another way to help lower costs.
2. Accepted students with U.S. citizenship are able to apply for Financial Aid through our home campus (WI). Contact our admissions office so we can help you start the process.

For applicants coming from overseas and in need of visa sponsorship, we're here to help. The visa application process begins as soon as you are officially accepted, but you can review the checklist to get a head start.

1. Complete your Online Visa Application.
2. Passport Photocopy (color). This can be submitted by email or postal mail. 
3. Proof of Financial Support. Students need to submit one or more of the following documents to verify financial support: official bank statements, financial aid award letters, student loan award letters, or a GI Bill COE. Please contact the admissions office for approval of other documents you may wish to submit for this purpose. 
4. Complete the Confidential Financial Certificate form (click here for a PDF version). This may also be submitted by email or postal mail.
5. Pay the Student Visa Application Fee (20,000 JPY). Instructions on how to complete this payment will be sent to you via email.