Tokyo / Vocational school
TSUJI Culinary Institute Tokyo
We Create the Future of Food.
- Address
- 4-1-1 Nukui-Kitamachi, Koganei-shi, Tokyo 184-0015
- TEL(JAPAN)
- 0120-71-1305(General Admissions Section)
- ryugakusei@tsuji.ac.jp
School Features
● “Restaurant-Classrooms” and “Confectionery Shop-Classrooms” Open to Guests
The restaurant-classrooms in the culinary area are designed with an integrated workflow—from ingredient inspection to cooking and service. Students create their own menus and engage in hands-on training modeled on real restaurant operations, serving meals directly to customers.
In the confectionery shop-classrooms, students produce original sweets and breads and offer them to customers. Guests can observe the production process firsthand, providing students with real-world experience similar to working in a pâtisserie or bakery.
● Broaden Your Learning Through Partnerships with Universities and Local Farmers
Collaborations with local farmers offer programs that include agricultural fieldwork, allowing students to experience and understand the realities and challenges of farming. Classes also include projects where students develop menus to highlight the appeal of local produce.
Additionally, in partnership with Tokyo Gakugei University, workshops are offered to explore food education for the future of society.
● Campus Life Shared with Tokyo Gakugei University Students
Students at Tsuji Culinary Institute Tokyo have access to facilities at Tokyo Gakugei University’s spacious campus, including the university library and co-op.
They also have opportunities to interact with university students through club activities, events for international students, and joint seminars.
● 113 International Students Enrolled at Tsuji Culinary Institute Tokyo (as of Academic Year 2026)
Many students from across Asia and the United States come to study top-level culinary arts and confectionery.
(Countries of origin for international students)
South Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Italy, United States, and more.
Faculties, Departments, and Courses
Applied Culinary Arts and Management Course Coed Daytime 2 years
Culinary Arts Course Coed Daytime 1 year
Applied Confectionery Arts and Management Course Coed Daytime 2 years
Confectionery Hygienist Master Course Coed Daytime 1 year
Curriculum Features
Tsuji Culinary Institute Tokyo has "career support staff" who are qualified to provide employment guidance. Through counseling, the support staff and students discuss together what they are interested in and what kind of work they would like to do to contribute to society, and assist them in their job hunting activities. Classroom teachers are added to the support staff to provide a cooperative job hunting support system.
Tuition and Fees
- First Year Tuition Fees
- *April 2027 enrollment
(2-year program) JPY 1,916,000 (1-year program) JPY 2,170,000
*Payment in installments is acceptable. For tuition fees after the second year, please refer to the guidelines.
For application, https://www.tsuji.ac.jp
*In case of enrollment in April 2027
【Applied Culinary Arts and Management Course / Applied Confectionery Arts and Management Course】
(2-year program) Enrollment fee: JPY 250,000, Tuition: JPY 1,026,000, Educational enhancement fee: JPY 100,000, Practical training fee: JPY 540,000, Total: JPY 1,916,000
*2nd year Tuition: JPY 1,200,000, Education enhancement Fee: JPY 50,000, Practical training fee: JPY 624,000, Total: JPY 1,874,000
【Culinary Arts Course / Confectionery Hygienist Course】
(1-year program) Enrollment fee: JPY 250,000, Tuition: JPY 1,090,000, Educational enhancement fee: JPY 100,000, Practical training fee: JPY 730,000, Total: JPY 2,170,000
Scholarships and Honor Students System
Scholarship for International Students
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- benefit
- Amount
- JPY 100,000
- Repayment Method
- unnecessary
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Eligibility)
Applicants must meet both conditions ① and ② at the time of application.
Condition ② must fulfill one of the options A to C below.
① Applicants applying through the International Student Entrance Examination (First Round)
② Must have obtained one of the following Japanese language proficiency certifications (planned test dates are not accepted):
A) Passed Level N1 or N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
B) Scored 200 points or more in the Japanese subject (Reading Comprehension and Listening/Listening-Reading Comprehension total) of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)
C) Scored 400 points or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test
Honor Students Scholarship for Cooking Examination/Confectionery Examination Qualifications
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- benefit
- Amount
- JPY 1,000,000 / JPY 500,000
- Repayment Method
- unnecessary
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Applicants who, at the time of application, have passed Level 1 or Level 2 of either the "Culinary Skills Test" or the "Confectionery Skills Test" conducted by our school.
(Selection Process)
● First Round: Document Screening (based on application documents)
● Second Round: Interview Screening (conducted online)
France Studies Course Scholarship
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- benefit
- Amount
- JPY 300,000
- Repayment Method
- unnecessary
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Applicants who pass the First Round of admission for the Tsuji Culinary Group France Campus for the 2028 academic year.
Details regarding the application, selection, and disbursement process will be provided after enrollment.
Tsuji Family Scholarship
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- benefit
- Amount
- JPY 150,000
- Repayment Method
- No repayment required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Applicants must meet either condition ① or ② below (excluding those enrolled in or before the 2026 academic year):
① A parent, child, sibling, or spouse of a current student or graduate.
② Among family members (parent, child, sibling, or spouse) who are enrolling at the same time, only one person (including the applicant) is eligible.
Tuition Reduction and Exemption for Studying in France
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Exemption
- Amount
- JPY 200,000
- Repayment Method
- No repayment required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Eligibility)
For students who plan to study at the Tsuji Culinary Group France Campus in the academic year following their graduation from their current department.
Re-enrollment Tuition Reduction
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Exemption
- Amount
- JPY 300,000
- Repayment Method
- No repayment required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Eligibility)
For students who will advance to a different department at our school in the academic year following their graduation.
(This excludes those advancing from a Double License Course or to the Tsuji Culinary Group France Campus.)
Entrance Examination
Examination for International Students
- Application Period
- September 1 (Tue), 2026 – September 11 (Fri)
October 1 (Thu), 2026 – October 9 (Fri)
November 1 (Sun), 2026 – December 11 (Fri)
Janualy 7 (Thu), 2027 – Mearch 3 (Wed)
※Departments that fill their enrollment capacity during the First Application Period will close applications for the Second Application Period and thereafter. However, should vacancies arise, applications may be reopened. Please contact the International Student Admissions Office for details. - Selection Process, etc.
- Selection Process, etc.
Entrance Examination
・Applicants with Japanese language certification: Interview test conducted online.
・Applicants without Japanese language certification: Written test and interview conducted at the school.
■Examination Schedule
September 27 (Sun) or October 3 (Sat), 2026
November 1 (Sun), 2026
The test schedule will be announced individually after application acceptance.
■Eligibility Requirements
Applicants who will enroll with a “Student” residence status must satisfy both Requirement A and Requirement B below.
(Applicants must meet one of the criteria in A-1 to A-4 and one of the criteria in B-1 to B-5.)
A-1 Applicants who have completed 12 years or more of formal school education.
(As a general rule, applicants must have completed the final year of a standard 12-year school education system.)
A-2 Applicants who have completed fewer than 12 years of formal school education and have subsequently completed a preparatory education course designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for admission to Japanese educational institutions.
A-3 Applicants who hold one of the following qualifications recognized as university entrance qualifications in their home country: International Baccalaureate (IB), Abitur, Baccalauréat, GCE A Level*, International A Level*, or European Baccalaureate.
*(For GCE A Level and International A Level, applicants must have obtained grades of E or higher in at least two subjects.)
A-4 Applicants who have completed a 12-year curriculum at an educational institution accredited by an internationally recognized accrediting organization (WASC, CIS, ACSI, NEASC, Cognia, or COBIS).
B-1 Applicants who, at the time of enrollment, have received at least one year of education at a Japanese language institution.
(This includes Japanese language programs offered as special courses at universities or junior colleges.)
Periods of study in non-regular programs at Japanese language institutions (such as short-term courses) are not counted.
Applicants who are unable to complete the prescribed course duration of their Japanese language institution may not be admitted, even if they have been enrolled for one year or longer.
B-2 Applicants who have passed the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 or N2.
Access
Tsuji Culinary Institute Tokyo
- Address
- 4-1-1 Nukui-Kitamachi, Koganei-shi, Tokyo 184-0015 MAP
- Access
- From Kokubunji Station on the JR Chuo Line
●Approximately 24 minutes walk from North Exit
●Ginga Tetsudo Bus→approx. 6 minutes by bus→get off at "Gakugei Daigaku/Tsuji Culinary School Tokyo" bus stop→1 minute walk
From Kodaira Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line
●Ginga Tetsudo Bus→14 min ride→Gakugei Daigaku/Tsuji Culinary School Tokyo bus stop→1 minute walk
For International Students
Tsuji Culinary Institute Tokyo has signed a partnership agreement with Tokyo Gakugei University. As the campus is located next to the university, students can participate in joint programs with university students and access facilities such as the university library and co-op, fostering greater interaction. Additionally, the school is located in Koganei City, an area known for its active agricultural community. Through fieldwork opportunities such as agricultural experiences, the program aims to develop individuals who can address social issues through the power of food.