Education
Tsuji Culinary Institute
Tsuji Culinary Institute (Tsuji Gakuen)
Overview
Japan's most internationally recognized culinary vocational school, reporting 372 enrolled international students (FY2026) across culinary, confectionery and Japanese-cuisine programs with an English global site and international admissions support. First-year totals are JPY 1,916,000-2,170,000 by program.
Key details
- Location
- Osaka, Japan
- Country
- Japan
- Course level
- Vocational
- Intake
- April
- Budget
- JPY 1,916,000 – JPY 2,170,000
Eligibility
12+ years of schooling plus Japanese proficiency (JLPT N2+, EJU Japanese 200+, BJT 400+, or 1+ year of Japanese study); selection combines document screening, a written exam and interview, with four application rounds from September for April entry.
Guides for this route
Our own guides for students heading to or from Japan — worth reading before you contact the provider.
Nepal → JapanStudying in Japan from Nepal: Language School to UniversityFor Nepali students starting with little Japanese: language schools, the COE your school files, sponsor funds, 28-hour work limits and job-hunting status.India → JapanStudying in Japan from India: Language School to JLPT N2For Indian students ready to learn Japanese: the language-school ladder, school-filed COE, sponsor funds, 28-hour work rule and jobs after graduation.Bangladesh → JapanStudying in Japan from Bangladesh: Language School, COE and MEXTJapan for Bangladeshi students: starting at a language school, the school-filed COE, sponsor funds of around JPY 1.5–2 million, 28-hour work and MEXT.