Seikei University Reaches Record High of 30,688 Applicants for the 2026 Academic Year
Seikei University announced that applicants for its 2026 general selection hit a record 30,688, driven by educational reforms and the new Faculty of International Co-creation.
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Seikei University (Musashino City, Tokyo, President: Yuichi Mori) announced that the number of applicants for the 2026 general selection increased for the third consecutive year, reaching 30,688 (137.7% compared to the previous year, an increase of 8,409). This is the highest number since the university opened in 1949. The newly established Faculty of International Co-creation, opening in 2026, attracted 3,192 applicants. Existing faculties also saw increases compared to the previous year: Faculty of Economics up 19.5%, Faculty of Business Administration up 24.4%, Faculty of Law up 47.6%, Faculty of Humanities up 23.9%, and Faculty of Science and Technology up 4%.
As prospective students' views on career paths and values regarding learning diversify, Seikei University has been improving its educational environment to adapt to changing times. This includes reorganizing faculties, establishing new faculties, strengthening international and practical education, and expanding selection methods. These continuous reforms are believed to have led to the increase in applicants.
## Background of the Increase in Applicants
### Faculty of International Co-creation Opening in 2026
A faculty aimed at realizing a sustainable earth and society, studying the 'culture', 'region', 'geography', and 'environment' of Japan and the world from both theoretical and practical perspectives. In its first year, it attracted applicants equal to 37.1 times the general selection recruitment capacity.
### Introduction of External English Exam Scores for the E Method
Renewed into a selection method that emphasizes English proficiency useful for post-enrollment learning, allowing students to leverage their strengths. It recorded 219.9% compared to the previous year.
### Educational Reforms
Starting in 2026, Seikei University will sequentially introduce unique programs adapted to changing times, such as the reorganization of the Seikei Liberal Arts Curriculum, and the introduction of the Global Study Program (GSP) and Seikei Entrepreneurship Program (SEP). Such educational reforms are also considered a factor in the increased number of applicants.
### Opening of the New Building 11
Since September 2024, the university has opened a new learning facility equipped with cutting-edge research environments for the Faculty of Science and Technology, and Learning Commons that encourage interaction between humanities and science students to promote spontaneous learning.
## The 2026 General Selection in Numbers
- Total applicants: 30,688 (Record high)
*Actual applicants: 17,201 (127.1% compared to previous year)
- Faculty of International Co-creation: 3,192 (First year)
- E Method (Using external English exam scores): 7,819 (219.9% compared to previous year)
## Future Outlook
Seikei University will continue to promote educational and dynamic research activities suitable for the new era. Furthermore, for the 2027 entrance examinations, the university aims to restructure the comprehensive selection process and expand selection methods so that each prospective student can take on challenges in a way that matches their individual characteristics, thereby further broadening their career choices.
As prospective students' views on career paths and values regarding learning diversify, Seikei University has been improving its educational environment to adapt to changing times. This includes reorganizing faculties, establishing new faculties, strengthening international and practical education, and expanding selection methods. These continuous reforms are believed to have led to the increase in applicants.
## Background of the Increase in Applicants
### Faculty of International Co-creation Opening in 2026
A faculty aimed at realizing a sustainable earth and society, studying the 'culture', 'region', 'geography', and 'environment' of Japan and the world from both theoretical and practical perspectives. In its first year, it attracted applicants equal to 37.1 times the general selection recruitment capacity.
### Introduction of External English Exam Scores for the E Method
Renewed into a selection method that emphasizes English proficiency useful for post-enrollment learning, allowing students to leverage their strengths. It recorded 219.9% compared to the previous year.
### Educational Reforms
Starting in 2026, Seikei University will sequentially introduce unique programs adapted to changing times, such as the reorganization of the Seikei Liberal Arts Curriculum, and the introduction of the Global Study Program (GSP) and Seikei Entrepreneurship Program (SEP). Such educational reforms are also considered a factor in the increased number of applicants.
### Opening of the New Building 11
Since September 2024, the university has opened a new learning facility equipped with cutting-edge research environments for the Faculty of Science and Technology, and Learning Commons that encourage interaction between humanities and science students to promote spontaneous learning.
## The 2026 General Selection in Numbers
- Total applicants: 30,688 (Record high)
*Actual applicants: 17,201 (127.1% compared to previous year)
- Faculty of International Co-creation: 3,192 (First year)
- E Method (Using external English exam scores): 7,819 (219.9% compared to previous year)
## Future Outlook
Seikei University will continue to promote educational and dynamic research activities suitable for the new era. Furthermore, for the 2027 entrance examinations, the university aims to restructure the comprehensive selection process and expand selection methods so that each prospective student can take on challenges in a way that matches their individual characteristics, thereby further broadening their career choices.