[University Transfer] Calling all English underdogs. 6 universities you can transfer to without English | Even if you're bad at English, there's a 'playing field where you can win'!
I'm really bad at English.
I've been stumbling since junior high, and my sense of weakness toward vocabulary and grammar just won't go away.
But on the other hand, I have a desire to step up through university transfer.
I want to change my academic background, change my environment, and change my life.
When that happens, the first thing that crosses my mind is the 'Transfer exams require English, right?' problem.
In reality, English is required for about 80% of transfer exams. This is an unavoidable reality as a basic premise.
However, I don't want to end it here.
Even if you are bad at English, there are definitely universities that accept 'transfer exams that can be taken without English'✊
If English is holding you back, you should just fight on a playing field where English isn't evaluated.
In this article, I will introduce '6 universities you can transfer to without English' that even those who are bad at English can challenge, divided into 3 humanities and 3 sciences.
By reading this, you will see the options you can aim for, and your next step will become concrete. This is an article for starting to move, not for feeling down🔥
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Basic premise: Transfer is smoother if you are good at English. But there are 'exceptions'
First, as a basic premise, transfer exams proceed more smoothly if you are good at English.
This is because English is required at many universities no matter what.
But just because of that, it doesn't mean 'bad at English = impossible to transfer'.
It is true that many universities require English. But there are definitely universities, faculties, and courses that do not require English.
The point is here.
Is it 'English not required for the entire university'?
Is it 'English not required for a specific course within the faculty'?
Is it 'competing with a thesis, interview, and specialized subjects instead of an English exam'?
If you grasp this difference, you will see a route where even English underdogs can fight👍
Humanities: 3 universities you can aim for without English
From here, I will introduce 3 humanities universities first.
People who are 'bad at English but want to transfer in the humanities' or 'want to go into law, economics, or history' should especially check this out.
Chiba University Faculty of Letters, History Course | English is not required only for this course. Compete with a thesis + interview
The first one is the 'History Course' in the Faculty of Letters at Chiba University.
At the Online Transfer Academy, there are actually a lot of people who want to study literature and history.
Within the Faculty of Letters at Chiba University, the History course is the only one that doesn't require English. This is important.
Since the other three courses in the Faculty of Letters require English at least partially, this is the only position where you can go without English.
The exam subjects are simple:
Submission of a thesis
Interview
These two.
And the length of the thesis is 30 pages of A4 paper with 400 characters each.
That's a volume of about 12,000 characters.
There is a very important point here.
This thesis is submitted in advance. In other words, it's not a one-shot exam.
You can take your time and prepare thoroughly.
I think people who are bad at English have a fear that 'it's over the moment English appears on the exam day,' but Chiba University's History course is different in that regard.
You can prepare. You can win by building up your work.
Of course, you will be asked about your reasons for applying in the interview, so you need to prepare for that as well.
Furthermore, in the interview, it is expected that you will be asked deep questions about the content of the thesis you submitted in advance.
So, it's not just 'write it and you're done'; you need to conduct deep research on the theme of your thesis.
For those interested in history, this is a very attractive route to challenge a national or public university without English🔥
Shinshu University, Faculty of Economics and Law, 2nd-year transfer | No English. However, grades are the key.
The second one is the '2nd-year transfer' to the Faculty of Economics and Law at Shinshu University.
Shinshu University is a university with name recognition in the world of transfers, isn't it?
The department is divided into two, and it is composed of:
Department of Applied Economics
Department of Comprehensive Law
is the structure.
The main exams are:
Interview
Documents submitted in advance (transcripts, self-declaration forms, grade certificates, etc.)
that is all.
The key point here is that they are famous for being 'universities that look at your grades'.
Instead of not needing English, they perform a thorough comprehensive evaluation.
However, it is a second-year transfer.
That is precisely why, if you work incredibly hard during the first semester of your first year and build a high GPA, the possibility of competing primarily through interviews emerges.
No English does not mean it's easy.
Instead of English, the outcome is decided by the level of perfection in your grades, documents, and interviews.
But conversely, it means that even people who cannot get points in English can win with other weapons.
It's a university where you can adopt the strategy of 'If there's no English, let's go in and hit them with our grades' ✊
Yamagata University, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Law and Policy (relevant courses) | Interviews are the main focus. A target with a not-too-high competition ratio.
The third one is Yamagata University's Faculty of Humanities, Department of Law and Policy.
Here, interviews are the main exam.
However, there is a point to note.
It is not that 'the entire department does not require English,' but rather that English is not required for only some courses within the department.
The total number of recruits for the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is 20.
Among them, the ones that do not require English are,
Comprehensive Law
Regional Public Policy
Economic Management
course sections.
On the other hand, courses like Global Studies require English.
Therefore, it is super important not to mistake 'which course you want to apply for'.
As a feature, while it is a national/public university, the competition ratio is not excessively high, making it an easy target.
If you prepare thoroughly for the interview alone and solidify your knowledge of law and economics at a high level, there is a possibility you can compete.
Of course, since the area is Tohoku, whether that is acceptable as a condition depends on the person.
But for people who 'want to go to a national/public university,' 'are bad at English,' and 'want to study law/economics,' it is a university that fits the bill 🙆♂️
Science/Engineering: 3 universities you can target without English
Next is science/engineering.
For science/engineering, universities appear where 'there is no English, but you compete heavily with your specialty'.
For people who are good at math and physics, this might even be a route that gets them fired up 🔥
University of Tsukuba, School of Informatics, College of Knowledge and Library Information Science | No English. Features documents + 'presentation interview'.
The first one for science/engineering is the University of Tsukuba's College of Knowledge and Library Information Science.
This is a department where students from our Online Transfer Academy have been accepted as recently as 2025.
You can apply here through document screening and an interview. No English is required.
However, this interview is quite unique.
Rather than a typical interview, it is a 'presentation' exam.
In front of about three university professors, you prepare your own PowerPoint and give a presentation on your reasons for applying and what you want to research in a slide format.
The reason why this is easy to compete in, even if you are bad at English, is clear.
Not only will you not get stuck on English on the day, but the evaluation centers on your 'speaking ability,' 'communication skills,' and 'strength of conviction.'
If you are good at presentations or speaking,
it is incredibly attractive for people who are the type to say, 'I really want to convey my thoughts!'
No English required.
And the pass/fail is decided by a presentation.
I think this is a very hopeful option for those who are weak in English 👍
Ochanomizu University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics | Women only. But 'Physics without English' is a serious target
The second science department is the Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science at Ochanomizu University.
However, this is limited to women.
And, this is a huge point,
there are many departments within the Faculty of Science that require English (TOEIC LR).
Department of Mathematics
Department of Chemistry
Department of Biology
Department of Information Sciences
All of these require TOEIC LR.
But only the Department of Physics has no English.
This is truly a target area 🔥
The exam subjects are,
Mathematics
Physics
Oral examination
is.
For math and physics, the scope is mostly written in the application requirements.
It is presented in a table format as course subjects, making it easy to plan your preparation.
The advice was to proceed with preparation after checking past exam questions as well.
Of course, the number of students to be accepted is not large, at 2 per department.
That is precisely why the level of preparation is crucial.
However, the essence here is also to 'secure your own points' rather than 'being intimidated by the competition ratio against others'.
Even if you are bad at English, if you excel in math and physics, this is a spot where you can compete head-on✊
'English is impossible. But I want to go to a good university in the Kanto region.'
'I have a longing for Ochanomizu University.'
For people like that, this is a route I can truly recommend.
Hokkaido University, School of Science, Department of Mathematics/Department of Physics | An old Imperial University without English. You can compete with math or physics
The third one in the science field, and the last one, is Hokkaido University's School of Science, 'Department of Mathematics' and 'Department of Physics'.
Hokkaido University is an old Imperial University, one of the 9 Imperial Universities.
Many people think 'I can't get into an Imperial University because I'm bad at English,' but there is a possibility here.
The School of Science has 3 departments:
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
there are.
Among these, the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences requires English because the exam tests your ability to understand English and math.
Therefore, it is excluded from this list.
But the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Physics are different.
The written exam is limited to specialized fields,
with mathematics being the focus for the Department of Mathematics, and physics for the Department of Physics.
External English exams or a one-off English test are not required.
Furthermore, there is also an oral examination where you engage in a Q&A session, and your reasons for applying and your learning status are asked.
In other words, it's an Imperial University route where you can compete with your specialty instead of English.
This is exciting🔥
'I'm bad at English, but I'm good at and excel in math and physics.'
For people like that, this could be a perfect fit.
Of course, there is the location of Hokkaido, but
for those who want to study in a calm environment, that should also be an attraction.
Summary: Even if you are bad at English, there are plenty of transfer options
In this article, I introduced 3 humanities and 3 science universities where you can take transfer exams even if you are not good at English.
The worse you are at English, the easier it is to assume that 'transferring equals English.'
But in reality, there are routes that don't require English, and routes where you can compete using other subjects.
The important thing is to 'choose a playing field where you can win.'
I hope this video and this article
will be the spark that makes you think, 'I can take on this challenge too.'🙇♂️
If you give up on transferring before you even try, it's over.
Conversely, if you know your options and prepare correctly, the path will open up.
Let's take action together from here on out.✊🔥
Finally | To those of you who thought, 'Maybe I want to try a transfer exam'
Transfer exams have little information available, and they can be quite daunting.
However, those who pass have a few things in common.
Thoroughly researching the trends of the transfer exams for the schools you are applying to
Creating a preparation schedule by working backward from the exam date
Not giving in to temptation and diligently following the right preparation plan
If you master these three points, you have a very good chance of passing.
If you are hesitating, now is the time to act.
Actually, transferring is a chance to re-choose your career path that is surprisingly not well known.
You can re-challenge the university you wanted to attend
You can change your current environment
You can relearn what you want to study
But because there is so little information, most people get stuck wondering, 'Can I really do this?' or 'Where should I even start?'
・Do you meet the eligibility requirements for your target school?
・Can you make it in time for exam preparation as you are now?
・How should you structure your list of backup schools?
・Which subjects should you start with?
There are many people who get lost in information even after gathering it enthusiastically.This is because the timing to start and the academic situation when starting transfer exam preparation are completely different for everyone.
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