This page is general information about the Common Test for University Admissions (Kyotsu Test), a national entrance exam taken by university applicants in Japan. For your own test site, exam rules and eligibility, ask the National Center for University Entrance Examinations or your school.
The lists below are last year’s record: the 72 test sites used in the 7 Kyushu prefectures for the January 2026 exam (academic year Reiwa 8). The site list for the 2027 exam (Reiwa 9) has not been announced yet by the National Center for University Entrance Examinations. Your own site will be printed on the admit card, which you can get from 10:00 on Friday, December 4 on the Common Test application site. The 2027 main exam is on Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17, and the make-up exam is on Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24.
In short
- 2027 dates: main exam Jan 16 and 17, make-up exam Jan 23 and 24, admit card available from 10:00 on Dec 4.
- How the site is decided: for third-year high school students, the center assigns a site in the prefecture (test district) where their school is; for everyone else, in the test district of their current address.
- Last year’s sites in Kyushu: Fukuoka 31, Kagoshima 14, Nagasaki 9, Miyazaki 6, Kumamoto 5, Oita 5, Saga 2.
Checked with official pages on October 19, 2026 (Japan time).
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2027 Common Test dates and timetable
The 2027 Common Test covers geography/history and civics, Japanese, and foreign language on Saturday, January 16, and science, mathematics and information on Sunday, January 17. The English listening test at the end of day 1 starts at 17:20, and you cannot take it if you are not in the exam room by that time. For the other subjects, you can still take the exam if you are no more than 20 minutes late.
| Day | Subject | Exam time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 16 | Geography/history and civics | 2 subjects 9:30–11:40, 1 subject 10:40–11:40 |
| Sat, Jan 16 | Japanese | 13:00–14:30 |
| Sat, Jan 16 | Foreign language (English reading and others) | 15:20–16:40 |
| Sat, Jan 16 | English listening | 17:20–18:20 |
| Sun, Jan 17 | Science | 2 subjects 9:30–11:40, 1 subject 10:40–11:40 |
| Sun, Jan 17 | Mathematics 1 (Math I and A) | 13:00–14:10 |
| Sun, Jan 17 | Mathematics 2 (Math II, B and C) | 15:00–16:10 |
| Sun, Jan 17 | Information | 17:00–18:00 |
Source: National Center for University Entrance Examinations, “Reiwa 9 Examination Guide” (Japanese; checked October 19, 2026). The time when entry to the exam room closes will be in the “Notes for Examinees” that the center issues in early December.
The admit card is not mailed. As the examination guide on the center’s Reiwa 9 examination page (Japanese) explains, you get it from My Page after 10:00 on December 4, print it on white A4 paper and bring it. A smartphone screen will not get you into the test site.
Your test site is assigned within the prefecture of your high school
If you expect to graduate from high school in March 2027, your site is assigned within the test district of the school you registered on the application site. Everyone else is assigned within the test district of the current address they registered. A test district is in principle one prefecture. Only Yoron Town in Kagoshima Prefecture belongs to the Naha district of Okinawa Prefecture.
The assigned site cannot be changed. It is not always the closest site to your home, and it changes every year depending on how applicants are distributed, so students from the same school may not go to the same site as last year. Applicants from the same high school are normally put at the same site, but they can be split up by the number of subjects chosen or by facilities.
The make-up exam, for people who could not take the main exam because of illness or injury, is held on January 23 and 24 at sites in 2 districts covering the whole country. In 2026 (Reiwa 8) the make-up sites were 5 places: Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Kyoritsu Women’s University, Kyoto City University of Arts and Kyoto University of Education. For people who took the main exam at a Kyushu site, they were Kyoto City University of Arts and Kyoto University of Education (the center’s Reiwa 8 make-up site list, Japanese).
Common Test sites in Fukuoka Prefecture (January 2026 record, 31 sites)
In January 2026 Fukuoka Prefecture had 31 sites. Kyushu University used its 3 campuses (Ito, Hospital and Ohashi), and 4 high schools (Jonan, Kasumigaoka, Shuyukan and Higashi Fukuoka) were also test sites. The tables are the 2025–26 record. The 2026–27 sites have not been announced.
Fukuoka City, Munakata City, Dazaifu City
| Test site | Location | Nearest (published route) |
|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Univ., Ito campus | Motooka, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City | From JR Kyudai-Gakkentoshi Station, Showa Bus to “Kyudai East Zone”, right at the stop |
| Kyushu Univ., Hospital campus | Maidashi, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City | 8 min on foot from Maidashi-Kyudai-Byoin-mae Station on the subway (for applicants to medicine, dentistry and pharmacy) |
| Kyushu Univ., Ohashi campus | Shiobara, Minami Ward, Fukuoka City | 5 min on foot from Nishitetsu Ohashi Station |
| Jonan High School | Chayama, Jonan Ward, Fukuoka City | 5 min on foot from Chayama Station, Nanakuma Line |
| Kasumigaoka High School | Kasumigaoka, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City | 2 min on foot from Kashii-Kaen-mae Station, Nishitetsu Kaizuka Line |
| Shuyukan High School | Nishijin, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City | 5 min on foot from Nishijin Station on the subway |
| Higashi Fukuoka High School | Higashihie, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City | 5 min on foot from Higashi-Hie Station on the subway |
| Seinan Gakuin University | Nishijin, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City | 5 min on foot from Nishijin Station on the subway |
| Fukuoka University | Nanakuma, Jonan Ward, Fukuoka City | Fukudai-mae Station on the Nanakuma Line, or Nishitetsu Bus no. 12 or 16 to “Fukudai-mae” |
| Fukuoka Women’s University | Kasumigaoka, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City | 15 min on foot from JR Kashii Station, or Nishitetsu Bus to “Fukuoka Joshi Daigaku-mae” |
| Kyushu Sangyo University | Shokodai, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City | 1 min on foot from JR Kyusandai-mae Station |
| Fukuoka Institute of Technology | Wajirohigashi, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City | 3 min on foot from JR Fukkodai-mae Station |
| Fukuoka Nursing College | Tamura, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City | 10 min on foot from Kamo Station on the Nanakuma Line |
| Fukuoka University of Education | Akama Bunkyomachi, Munakata City | About 10 min on foot from JR Kyoikudai-mae Station (only local and section rapid trains stop) |
| Nippon Keizai University | Gojo, Dazaifu City | 13 min on foot from Nishitetsu Futsukaichi Station |
| Chikushi Jogakuen University | Ishizaka, Dazaifu City | 13 min on foot from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station |
| Kyushu University of Information Sciences | Saifu, Dazaifu City | 20 min on foot from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station, or the Mahoroba community bus to “Sugatani” |
Source: National Center for University Entrance Examinations, “Reiwa 8 Common Test site list” (Japanese; checked October 19, 2026).
To reach the Ito campus, change at Kyudai-Gakkentoshi Station to a Showa Bus. Rapid trains do not stop at Kyoikudai-mae Station, so if you come from the Hakata side, take a local or section rapid train.
Kitakyushu City, Chikuho, Keichiku
| Test site | Location | Nearest (published route) |
|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Institute of Technology | Sensuicho, Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City | 8 min on foot from JR Kyushu-Kodai-mae Station |
| University of Kitakyushu | Kitagata, Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu City | 3 min on foot from Keibajo-mae Station on the monorail |
| Kyushu Dental University | Manazuru, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City | 15 min on foot from JR Minami-Kokura Station, or Nishitetsu Bus to “Shidai-mae” |
| University of Occupational and Environmental Health | Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City | Bus from JR Orio Station to “Sangyo Ika Daigaku Byoin Iriguchi” |
| Kyushu Kyoritsu University | Jiyugaoka, Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City | 15 min on foot from JR Orio Station (2 test sites: Gakushikan and Shinkokan) |
| Kyushu International University | Hirano, Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu City | 8 min on foot from JR Yahata Station |
| Nishinippon Institute of Technology | Niitsu, Kanda Town | Right at JR Obase-Nishi-Kodai-mae Station |
| Fukuoka Prefectural University | Ita, Tagawa City | 15 min on foot from JR Tagawa-Ita Station |
| Kindai University, Faculty of Humanity-Oriented Science and Engineering | Kashiwanomori, Iizuka City | Nishitetsu Bus bound for Tagawa, to “Kindai Daigaku-mae” |
Source: National Center for University Entrance Examinations, “Reiwa 8 Common Test site list” (Japanese; checked October 19, 2026).
Kurume City, Chikugo
| Test site | Location | Nearest (published route) |
|---|---|---|
| Kurume University | Mii-machi, Kurume City | Nishitetsu Bus no. 1 bound for Shin-ai Gakuin, to “Asazuma” or “Kurume Daigaku-mae” |
| Kurume Institute of Technology | Kozumachi, Kurume City | Nishitetsu Bus bound for Yame, to “Kogyo Daigaku-mae”, then 2 min on foot |
| Teikyo University, Fukuoka | Misakimachi, Omuta City | From Omuta Station, Nishitetsu Bus bound for “Aeon Mall Omuta”, then about 10 min on foot |
| International University of Health and Welfare | Enokizu, Okawa City | From Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station, Nishitetsu Bus to “Kokusai Iryo Fukushi Daigaku-mae” |
Source: National Center for University Entrance Examinations, “Reiwa 8 Common Test site list” (Japanese; checked October 19, 2026).
Common Test sites in Saga and Nagasaki (January 2026 record)
Saga’s only sites were the 2 campuses of Saga University, Honjo and Nabeshima. Nagasaki had 9 sites, including 4 high schools on the remote islands of Goto, Iki, Kamigoto and Tsushima.
| Test site | Location | Nearest (published route) |
|---|---|---|
| Saga University, Honjo | Honjomachi, Saga City | City bus from Saga Station Bus Center, stop no. 4, about 15 min to “Saga Daigaku-mae” |
| Saga University, Nabeshima | Nabeshima, Saga City | City bus no. 50 or 51 from Saga Station Bus Center, stop no. 2, about 25 min to “Saga Daigaku Byoin” |
| Nagasaki University, Bunkyo | Bunkyomachi, Nagasaki City | Tram stop “Nagasaki Daigaku”, or Nagasaki Bus to “Nagasaki Daigaku-mae” |
| Nagasaki Institute of Applied Science | Aba-machi, Nagasaki City | From Nagasaki Ekimae, Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus to “Chosodai-mae”, 5 min on foot |
| University of Nagasaki, Siebold campus | Manabino, Nagayo Town | 20 min on foot from JR Nagayo Station, or Nagasaki Bus to “Shogyo Iriguchi”, 5 min on foot |
| University of Nagasaki, Sasebo campus | Kawashitamachi, Sasebo City | 5 min on foot from Daigaku Station on the Matsuura Railway |
| Nagasaki International University | Huis Ten Bosch-machi, Sasebo City | 20 min on foot from JR Huis Ten Bosch Station |
| Goto High School | Ikedamachi, Goto City | 10 min on foot from Fukue Port |
| Iki High School | Gonoura-cho, Iki City | 15 min on foot from Gonoura Port |
| Kamigoto High School | Urakuwago, Shinkamigoto Town | Saihi Bus from Arikawa Port or Tainoura Port, to “Kamigoto Koko-mae” |
| Tsushima High School | Izuhara-machi, Tsushima City | Tsushima Kotsu Bus to “Asu”, 15 min on foot |
Source: National Center for University Entrance Examinations, “Reiwa 8 Common Test site list” (Japanese; checked October 19, 2026).
The 2 Saga University sites use different stops at Saga Station Bus Center (no. 4 for Honjo, no. 2 for Nabeshima).
Common Test sites in Kumamoto and Oita (January 2026 record)
Kumamoto had 5 sites in Kumamoto City. Oita had 3 sites in Oita City and 2 in Beppu City.
| Test site | Location | Nearest (published route) |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto University, Kurokami | Kurokami, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City | From Kumamoto Station or Sakuramachi Bus Terminal, Sanko Bus or Dentetsu Bus to “Kumamoto Daigaku-mae” |
| Prefectural University of Kumamoto | Tsukide, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City | From Sakuramachi Bus Terminal, Kumamoto Toshi Bus to “Nisseki Byoin-mae” |
| Tokai University, Kumamoto | Watarimachi, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City | Right at JR Tokaigakuen-mae Station |
| Sojo University | Ikeda, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City | 5 min on foot from JR Sojo-Daigaku-mae Station |
| Kumamoto Gakuen University | Oe, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City | About 10 min on foot from the north exit of JR Suizenji Station |
| Oita University, Dannoharu | Dannoharu, Oita City | About 10 min on foot from JR Oita-Daigaku-mae Station |
| Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences | Megusuno, Oita City | From Oita Ekimae, Oita Bus about 30 min to “Fujimigaoka-minami”, 5 min on foot |
| Nippon Bunri University | Ichiki, Oita City | About 20 min on foot from JR Ozai Station |
| Beppu University | Kitaishigaki, Beppu City | 10 min on foot from JR Beppu-Daigaku Station |
| Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University | Jumonjibaru, Beppu City | 15 min by bus from JR Kamegawa Station, 35 min by bus from Beppu Station |
Source: National Center for University Entrance Examinations, “Reiwa 8 Common Test site list” (Japanese; checked October 19, 2026).
Common Test sites in Miyazaki and Kagoshima (January 2026 record)
Kagoshima University split its test sites by faculty across the Korimoto, Shimoarata and Sakuragaoka campuses, and together with Shigakukan University, Kagoshima Prefectural College and Oshima High School in Amami, was responsible for 10 sites. Miyazaki had 4 sites in Miyazaki City and 1 each in Miyakonojo and Nobeoka.
| Test site | Location | Nearest (published route) |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miyazaki, Kibana | Gakuen Kibanadai-nishi, Miyazaki City | Miyazaki Kotsu Bus to “Miyazaki Daigaku” |
| Miyazaki Municipal University | Funatsuka, Miyazaki City | Directions are on the university’s website |
| Miyazaki Prefectural Nursing University | Manabino, Miyazaki City | From Miyakou City, Miyako Bus to “Kenritsu Kango Daigaku”, 1 min on foot |
| Miyazaki Sangyo-Keiei University | Kojomachi, Miyazaki City | From Miyakou City, bus bound for Kiyotake and Tano to “Sankeidai Iriguchi”, 3 min on foot |
| University of Minamikyushu | Tateno-cho, Miyakonojo City | From JR Miyakonojo Station, Miyazaki Kotsu Bus to “Daigaku-mae” |
| Kyushu University of Health and Welfare | Yoshinomachi, Nobeoka City | From JR Nobeoka Station, route bus to “Kyushu Iryo Kagaku Daigaku” |
| Kagoshima Univ., Faculty of Law, Economics and Humanities | Korimoto, Kagoshima City | 5 min on foot from tram stops “Tosoh” and “Kogakubu-mae” |
| Kagoshima Univ., Faculty of Education | Korimoto, Kagoshima City | 5 min on foot from tram stop “Kogakubu-mae” |
| Kagoshima Univ., science and engineering | Korimoto, Kagoshima City | 5 min on foot from tram stops “Tosoh” and “Kogakubu-mae” |
| Kagoshima Univ., Faculty of Agriculture | Korimoto, Kagoshima City | 2 min on foot from bus stop “Kadai Seimon-mae”, or 5 min from tram stop “Tosoh” |
| Kagoshima Univ., Faculty of Fisheries | Shimoarata, Kagoshima City | City Bus no. 11 to “Taiikukan-mae”, 5 min on foot |
| Kagoshima Univ., Faculty of Medicine | Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima City | City Bus no. 18 from near JR Usuki Station to “Daigaku Byoin-mae” |
| Kagoshima Univ., Faculty of Dentistry | Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima City | City Bus no. 18 from near JR Usuki Station to “Shigakubu-mae” |
| Kagoshima Prefectural College | Shimoishiki, Kagoshima City | Bus bound for Ishiki to “Tamae Shogakko-mae”, 5 min on foot |
| Shigakukan University | Murasakibaru, Kagoshima City | Kagoshima Kotsu Bus no. 15 to “Shigakkan-mae”, 5 min on foot |
| Kagoshima International University | Sakanoue, Kagoshima City | Free school bus from JR Sakanoue Station |
| Oshima High School | Naze, Amami City | From Naze Port, Shima Bus to “Oshima Koko-mae”, 5 min on foot |
| National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya | Shiromizu-cho, Kanoya City | Kagoshima Kotsu Bus to “Kanoya Taiiku Daigaku-mae / Shiromizu”, 3 min on foot |
| Daiichi Institute of Technology | Kokubu-chuo, Kirishima City | 10 min on foot from JR Kokubu Station |
| Kagoshima Junshin University | Tentatsucho, Satsumasendai City | From JR Sendai Station, Kagoshima Kotsu Bus to “Junshin Daigaku” |
Source: National Center for University Entrance Examinations, “Reiwa 8 Common Test site list” (Japanese; checked October 19, 2026).
The Kagoshima University sites for medicine and dentistry (Sakuragaoka) are far from the Korimoto campus. Look at the site name on your admit card and check which campus it is beforehand, so you do not get lost.
Common questions
Can I choose my Common Test site?
No. The center assigns it within the test district of your high school (third-year students) or of your current address (everyone else), and the assigned site cannot be changed.
When will I know my 2027 test site?
From 10:00 on Friday, December 4. When you get your admit card from My Page on the Common Test application site, the test site is shown on it.
Can I take the make-up exam in Kyushu?
No. In 2026 (Reiwa 8) the make-up sites were 5 places in Tokyo and Kyoto, and for people who took the main exam in Kyushu they were 2 places in Kyoto. The make-up exam is held at sites in 2 districts covering the whole country, and the 2027 make-up sites will be announced on the center’s website.
Official information checked: October 19, 2026 (Japan time). Dates and times may change.
Sources
5 pages we checked
- National Center for University Entrance Examinations: Reiwa 9 examination (dates and examination guide)
- National Center for University Entrance Examinations: Reiwa 8 Common Test site list
- National Center for University Entrance Examinations: Reiwa 8 make-up test sites
- National Center for University Entrance Examinations: Reiwa 8 examination
- Japanese version of this page (日本語版)
Checked with official pages on October 19, 2026 (Japan time).
