Using Previously Earned Credits for a Teacher’s Licence
Previously earned credits may count toward teacher’s licence requirements, but legal limits may apply depending on whether the previous institution had an approved teacher-training programme.
Eligibility of Previously Earned Credits
Credits earned at a previous institution through transfer admission or a similar route may be counted as credits valid for obtaining a teacher’s licence.
Limits on the Number of Credits Counted
The number of previously earned credits that can be counted may be limited by law. The applicable limit may depend on whether the previous institution had an approved teacher-training programme. The details must be confirmed for each individual case.
Official sources
The following official Tokyo Denki University materials were used to prepare this page.
- 2026 Student Handbook — School of Engineering (2026 academic year) — PDF page 174
- 2026 Student Handbook — School of Future Science (2026 academic year) — PDF page 126
- 2026 Student Handbook — School of Engineering II (2026 academic year) — PDF page 132