- AI degree reflects TUJ’s commitment to providing rigorous, forward-looking education aligned with student aspirations and workforce needs, President and Dean Wilson said
- Delivered entirely in English in Japan, the degree offers a distinctive and affordable pathway in Asia from a leading global university
- TUJ, the oldest and largest branch campus of a foreign university in Japan, is experiencing one of the most robust periods in its 44-year history
Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) will introduce a Bachelor of Science in artificial intelligence beginning in the fall 2026 semester. This new undergraduate major responds to increasing demand from both students and corporate employers in Japan and across the Asia-Pacific region.
Matthew J. Wilson, President and Dean of TUJ emphasized that “artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and redefining some of the skills that students need to succeed in a global economy. This new degree reflects our commitment to providing a rigorous, forward-looking education that aligns with both student aspirations and workforce needs. By offering this program from a top research university in Japan in an English-language environment, we are preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully across borders and sectors.”
The AI major is Temple University’s College of Science and Technology curriculum, providing a rigorous foundation in programming, machine learning, data science and AI applications, alongside key areas such as ethics, human-AI interaction and real-world project work. The degree program emphasizes both technical depth and applied learning, preparing students to use AI effectively throughout the world.
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Responding to Workforce Needs
The launch of the AI degree in Japan reflects a timely response to student, industry and global workforce needs. TUJ is seeing strong demand for computer science and AI-related skills, particularly in English-language professional environments.
Students are seeking access to cutting-edge, career-relevant programs, while employers in Japan and globally are actively recruiting graduates with foundations in artificial intelligence, data science and computational thinking. As demand grows to strengthen digital and AI capacity, initiatives like this help address gaps in IT and innovation while building future talent.
English-Language AI Program in Japan
Delivered entirely in English in Japan, the degree program offers a distinctive pathway in Asia from a top global university at an affordable price. It provides access to a global standard of education while preparing students for international, multilingual work environments. Students may also complete part of their degree at the main campus in the United States while taking advantage of TUJ’s comparatively affordable tuition.
Enrollment Growth, Expanding Academic Programs and New Locations
TUJ, the oldest and largest branch campus of a foreign university in Japan, is experiencing one of the most robust periods in its 44-year history. The number of degree-seeking students surpassed 3,500 for the first time in the fall 2025 semester, even as admissions standards and competitiveness continue to rise. Undergraduate enrollment has nearly tripled over the past five years.
The university continues to promote academic excellence and student success by expanding its curriculum, hiring experienced faculty, and enhancing facilities to meet evolving student needs.
Following the expansion of the computer science program at TUJ in 2024, the university has steadily added new programs. In the fall 2025 semester, TUJ started the first-ever Honors Program courses in Kyoto and an undergraduate certificate program in English language teaching. This followed the 2023 launch of a bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management and an esports certificate program.
In March, the university announced it had completed the purchase of a 7,000-square-meter (75,347-square-foot), eight-story academic building in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture to accommodate the robust growth of the university. The facility, called the Hillside Center, will welcome students in August 2026.
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