Information for International Students
Undergraduate School and Graduate School
学部・大学院
To-do List for Those Moving in/ out
For those in the admission phase: UoA International Student Move-in Check List
For prospective graduates: UoA International Student Move-out Check List
Regarding the Residency Management System
A Resident Card has been issued in accordance with the residency management system since July 9th, 2012. International residents are required to carry the resident card with them at all times, so be sure to take it with you whenever you go out.
You are requested to confirm the information on the website below (provided by Immigration Bureau of Japan), and to take necessary procedures.
Student Visa and Residence Card
As described in the following URL, matters pertaining to visa and residence card of the international students of the University of Aizu are handled.
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The University of Aizu Joint and Several Guarantee System for Accommodation Rental Contracts for International Students
The University offers an option for currently-enrolled international students and international students who have received permission for admission to The University of Aizu when they agree to rental contracts for private apartments, etc. to have the University be a guarantor for the contract.
In order to have The University become a guarantor in such cases, documents relevant to the application process must be submitted to the Student Support Section of the Student Affairs Division, in addition to getting coverage by the Comprehensive Renters' Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan offered by Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES).
Scholarships
There are several scholarship programs available to international students. Upon receipt of invitations for application to scholarships from relevant foundations/organizations, students will be informed via e-mail. If you wish to apply for a scholarship, please take due procedures for application. For details, please contact the Health and Welfare Services Section, Student Affairs Division. The number of recipients for each scholarship program is limited, and not all applicants can be recipients of scholarships.
| Scholarship | Monthly amount | Administrating institution/ organization | Eligibility | Number of students that the University can recommend | Application period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Government Scholarship Program (Application through University Recommendation) |
Master's Program: \144,000 Doctoral Program: \145,000 |
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT) | International students who will come to Japan as new students of the Master's or Doctoral Programs at the University Graduate School | a few | in late December |
| Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students | ¥48,000 | Japan Students Services Organization (JASSO) |
Privately-Financed regular full-time international undergraduate and graduate students who have an admission to a University prior to coming to Japan | TBD | Students to be enrolled in April: Middle February Students to be enrolled in October: Late July |
| Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship | Undergraduate: \100,000 Graduate: ¥140,000 |
Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation | Privately financed non-Japanese students who have been enrolled in; - 3rd and 4th year students of undergraduate school - 1st and 2nd year students on Master's program - 2nd and 3rd year students on Doctoral program |
6 | Late August |
| SAISUA Scholarship | ¥40,000 | Support Association for International Students at the University of Aizu (SAISUA) | Privately-financed, regular full-time undergraduate and graduate international students | 2 students per semester (recipient) | 1st half term: December(in previous AY year) 2nd half term: June |
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- Scholarships
Application for AY2025 MEXT Scholarship Program (University Recommendation)
*Posted on November 21, 2024
Those whose nationality is listed in the document specified by MEXT can apply for AY2025 Scholarship.
Nationality List
Application Deadline:
Applicants - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Faculty - 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024
Links
- The Support Association for International Students of the University of Aizu (SAISUA)
- Fukushima Prefecture
- Aizuwakamatsu City
- Japan Student Services Organization(JASSO)
- Fukushima International Association
- Aizuwakamatsu International Association