What is the Early Transfer Program (Restart Special Quota)?

It is a system for students who feel mismatched with their current university path to transfer to SAK University's IT and AI fields without wasting time.

What fields can I study?

You can study primarily Computer Science, AI, and Cybersecurity, with a curriculum at the level of a UK national university, taught in Japanese.

When is the application period?

The application period is from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) to April 13, 2026 (Monday).

[SAK University] Applications Open for Spring 2026 Early Transfer System - Information Sessions for Applicants Also Scheduled

Published Apr 1, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:46 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

SAK University Tokyo Innovation Campus, accredited by the University of Essex, has begun accepting applications for its Early Transfer System for April 2026 admission, targeting students seeking to pivot their careers toward AI and IT.

SAK University Tokyo Innovation Campus (hereafter referred to as SAK University), an international education partner school accredited by the University of Essex in the UK, has begun accepting applications for the Early Transfer System (Restart Special Frame) starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

This system is designed for students who feel a mismatch in their chosen path after enrolling in university. It allows them to reconsider their future and suitability without being bound by the premise of 'continuing the path they once decided on for four years.' Rather than 'starting over,' it enables a 'pathway change' that ensures time is not wasted.

At SAK University, students can experience international-standard education within Japan while studying computer science, AI, and cybersecurity in Japanese. To keep up with the evolution of the AI and IT fields, which traditional higher education often struggles to follow, the school offers a curriculum emphasizing exercises and implementation that integrates the British approach of 'theory, practice, and research.' This cultivates the skills needed for a wide range of industries and international careers.

This selection will be conducted as a 'Comprehensive Selection' (Sogo-gata Senbatsu). Please check the admission guide for details on required documents and other information.

[Admission Guide] https://sak.ac/wp/wp-content/themes/sac-ac/assets/admission-guide/Early-Restart-Special-Admission_20260401.pdf

Schedule - Application Period: April 1, 2026 (Wed) – April 13, 2026 (Mon) - Interview Period: April 1, 2026 (Wed) – April 15, 2026 (Wed) - Notification of Results: Within 3 days after the interview (excluding weekends, holidays, and closed days) - Enrollment Procedure Period: To be specified upon notification

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