For those in the preadmission phase

Those Without a Status of Residence (Those Residing Outside Japan)

◇ Procedures to Enter Japan

To enter Japan, you must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) issued by the designated Regional Immigration Bureau in Japan and obtain a visa from your nearest Japanese embassy or consulate-general.

If you are a foreign national residing abroad, the University will apply for a COE on your behalf, as it is difficult to apply yourself. Upon receiving a COE from the University, apply for a visa at your nearest Japanese embassy or consulate-general, etc. and have the visa placed in your passport. Upon arrival in Japan, present your COE and visa to an immigration officer and receive permission to enter Japan under the status of residence "Student."

◇ Application for COE

The University submits applications on behalf of overseas residents in the order that they complete their enrollment procedures, once all required COE application documents are prepared. Issuance of the COE normally takes six to ten weeks from the date of application. Therefore, if you wish to apply by proxy, please complete the enrollment procedures well in advance. Please note that six to ten weeks is only an estimate. As the document review is conducted by the Regional Immigration Bureau, the University cannot provide information about matters such as exactly when you will receive your COE. The University will not be responsible for any delay or denial of COE issuance as a result of the screening process.

◇ Visa Application

Upon receiving your COE, apply for a visa at the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate-general. If you have any questions regarding the required documents, processing time, etc., contact the Japanese embassy or consulate-general where you plan to apply.

Attention!
- Your COE will become invalid if you do not present it with your visa to an immigration officer and receive landing permission within three months from the date of issuance.
- The University will only apply on your behalf for a COE for a "Student" status of residence. For other statuses of residence, please apply at the designated Regional Immigration Bureau yourself.

◇ Required Documents

1: Application for COE
Fill out the Excel file on your computer and submit it as an attachment.

2: Passport Copy
Submit a copy of the page showing your name, photograph, passport number, and the passport's expiration date.
If there are other pages containing important information (such as a name change), be sure to submit copies of those pages as well.

3: Photograph
Submit an ID photo taken within the last three months. Head coverings are not allowed. The photo must have a plain background, and must not be touched up or otherwise edited.

4: Statement of Financial Support
Make sure to have your financial sponsor fill out this form.

5: Proof of Financial Capacity
Submit the required documents in either Japanese or English according to the applicable financial sponsor category below. If you have more than one financial sponsor, submit documents for all of them.

*The estimated cost of living in Japan is approximately 100,000 yen per month (excluding tuition).

a) If the financial sponsor is a relative with income
- Certificate of the sponsor's bank balance or proof of income

(Funds must be in a bank and currency that allow remittance to Japan, with a balance equal to or greater than the total of tuition and living expenses for one year.)

b) If the financial supporter is a relative with no income
- Certificate of the sponsor's bank balance

(Funds must be in a bank and currency that allow remittance to Japan, with a balance equal to or greater than the total of tuition and living expenses for the duration of the program.)

c) If you support yourself
- Certificate of your bank balance

(Funds must be in a bank and currency that allow remittance to Japan, with a balance equal to or greater than the total of tuition and living expenses for the duration of the program.)

d) If your financial sponsor resides in Japan
- Documents showing the total taxable income

(Submit one of the following: a withholding tax certificate, a copy of a final income tax return, a taxation certificate for residence tax, or a certificate of income tax payment.)

*Please note that the University may request a different financial sponsor if doing so is deemed necessary.

6: Proof of Scholarship
Submit a document stating the recipient's name, scholarship period, the amount received, the name of the granting organization, and the currency.

7: TB Clearance Certificate (for Filipino, Nepalese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Myanmar, and Chinese nationals)
For details, click here.

Attention!
You may be required to submit additional documents by the Regional Immigration Bureau.

Those with a Status of Residence (Japan Residents)

◇ "Student" Visa Holders

You will need to renew your period of stay and change your accepting organization. For details, click here.

Application for Extension of Period of Stay
While you can file for an extension around three months before your current period of stay expires, please note that the University can only provide you with the application forms (the "For organization, part 1 and 2" sections) after your Letter of Admission is issued. Required documents include but not limited to an Application for Extension of Period of Stay, a certificate of graduation (or expected graduation) from your former school, an academic transcript, and a certificate of attendance.

Notification of the Accepting Organization
Submit a Notification of the Accepting Organization to the Regional Immigration Bureau within 14 days of enrollment.

◇ "Short-term Stay" Visa Holders

Individuals with a "Shor-term Stay" status of residence are not allowed to take classes at the University. In principle, you cannot change your status of residence from "Short-term Stay" to "Student" while you are in Japan. You must return to your home country and apply for a COE to change your status of residence to "Student."

◇ Other Visa Holders

If you have a long-term residence status, you are not obligated to change your status to "Student." However, if you will not be engaging in activities that correspond to your current status of residence after enrollment, you will need to change your status of residence to "Student."