Those without a status of residence

Those residing abroad admitted to the university must apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in order to apply for a "College Student" status of residence (student visa). The University of Aizu will apply only for a COE for a student visa on behalf of international students not residing in Japan

The procedure is as follows. The required documents will be sent to non-residents along with the enrollment documents. The completed documents should be sent to intl-support@u-aizu.ac.jp.

Attention!

The COE application forms will be sent with the enrollment documents to all successful applicants, but the university will only apply for a COE for those who have completed the enrollment procedures and been confirmed to have transferred the admission fee. Issuance of a COE takes two to three months, so be sure to send the application form to the University of Aizu prior to transferring the admission fee. Please submit the application form as early as possible, as the information on the form often needs to be revised. A COE is valid for three months, so visa acquisition and travel to Japan must take place within three months of the issuance date. Those who travel to Japan without a student visa will be required to return to their home country, obtain the correct visa, and then travel to Japan again.

Those with a "College Student" status of residence

If you already have a student visa, apply for "Permission to Extend Period of Stay" if necessary. You can apply for an extension three months prior to the expiration date on your residence card. However, the University of Aizu will only be able to provide you with the necessary documents (the "For organization" forms/sections) to extend your period of stay after your Letter of Admission is issued. (For more information on the procedures, click here.)

Attention!

The status of residence of "College Student" is granted only to those who are enrolled in an educational institution. If you are not a member of an educational institution, your status of residence may be revoked at the discretion of the Immigration Services Agency. If there is an interval between leaving your current educational institution and enrolling at the University of Aizu, please consult with your local immigration office. You may be required to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) again.

Those with a status of residence other than "College Student"

If the activity corresponding to your current status of residence comes to an end, you will need to change your status of residence to "College Student." If your status remains the same, such as "Dependent," please change your status of residence as necessary. Click here for details on the procedures.

Those with "Temporary Visitor" status of residence

If you are currently in Japan on a "Temporary Visitor" status of residence, you must, in principle, leave the country and apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

Using repeated short-term stays to attend a school is illegal and may result in criminal penalties. Be careful to not schedule your trip to Japan before your have been issued a COE and a student visa.