How late is too late to change my university or department choices?
You can generally change your university or department choices before submitting an application, but the earlier you decide, the less likely the change is to disrupt your preparation. After submission, whether you may change, correct, or withdraw a choice depends on the university, department, and admissions route, and may not be allowed. Compare the required subjects, documents, and schedule, then check the official application guidelines or contact the admissions office as soon as possible.
Key points
- Even before applying, a late change can increase the preparation burden if subjects or exam requirements differ.
- The rules for changes after submission vary by university, department, and admissions route.
- Consider your academic interests, the content of the program, entrance subjects, commuting, and costs.
Things to check
- Check the official information for the relevant admissions year, university, and department for exact deadlines and procedures.
Admissions route guidance
Check the latest application guidelines for the admissions method you will actually use to see until what point changes are allowed.
Applying through a Japanese domestic admissions route
The application requirements, required subjects, schedules, and other details differ among general admissions, school recommendation-based admissions, and comprehensive admissions. If you wish to change your preferred department or admissions method, check the application guidelines for the new choice as early as possible. For example, Tokyo Denki University's published application guidelines state that applicants may revise their application registration details on their My Page before paying the application fee and before confirming the payment channel, but that after submitting an application, they cannot change or cancel items related to the application, such as the admissions category, department or academic group applied to, examination date, or examination venue.
Applying from overseas
If you are applying from overseas, check the latest application guidelines for the admissions method you will actually use, not only for the application deadline but also for the point until which you can revise your registration details and how changes or cancellations are handled after application. Tokyo Denki University also issues separate application guidelines for each admissions method, including special admissions for international students, so it is important not to assume that the rules for changes under a different domestic admissions method apply in the same way.
Official sources
- 令和9年度大学入学者選抜実施要項 (2027)
- 2027年度 入試情報・募集要項 (2027)
- 出願に関するその他注意事項
- 入学者選抜要項 (2027)
Admissions information can change. Check the current official guidance before applying.