Frequently Asked Questions from International Students

Status of Residence

• How do I extend my status of residence?
• What should I do if my status of residence or re-entry permit expires while I am away from Japan?
• How can I get the latest information on immigration procedures/policies/regulations?

Confirming Student Enrollment

• At what times do I have to submit a copy of my Residence Card to the university?
• Why do International Students need to have their attendance confirmed every month?

Procedure before coming to Japan

• I would like to know the necessary procedures for newly entering Japan (Updated 2023/1/10)
• I found some information saying that we will be able to enter to Japan. What are the required procedures?(Updated on 5th Nov.)
• I will not be able to go to Japan before my Certificate of Eligibility expires. What should I do? (Updated on 2022/6/24)
• I have already received my visa from the embassy (consulate) but due to Japan's entry restrictions, I am not able to go to Japan. Is that okay?
• I have received my Certificate of Eligibility (COE) but I have not been able to apply for my visa at the nearest embassy (consulate). Is that okay?

Procedure when leaving Japan/re-entering Japan

• I heard that I will be able to re-enter Japan. What are the required procedures?
• If I do plan to leave Japan temporarily, do I need to notify the university?
• If I do plan to leave temporarily Japan, how do I get a Special Re-entry Permission/Re-entry Permission to return to Japan?
• While I am in my home country temporarily, is it okay NOT to pay for my rent and other fees?

Tuition Reduction and Payment

• I was accepted for a tuition reduction, but I am planning to take a leave of absence. What will happen to my tuition reduction?
• How do I apply for tuition reduction? (updated 2022/9/13)
• I am currently leaving from Japan, so I am concerned that my tuition payment slip may have been sent to my Japanese address. How can I get the payment slip?
• After paying my tuition, the results of the tuition reduction applications were released and I found out that I overpaid. Can I be refunded?
• The results of tuition reduction have not yet been announced, but I have already received my tuition invoice. Am I allowed to pay tuition after the results have been announced?
• When will we find out the results for tuition reduction?

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Scholarships and Support Funding

• Any scholarships international students can apply for individually? （Updated on 2022/12/5）
• How do I apply for scholarships? (updated 2022/9/27)
• When will the results of the scholarship applications be announced?

Useful Information for Daily Life

• I would like to know events and discounted tickets information for International Students and places to learn Japanese.
• I heard that I can talk to the international student support coordinator to talk about my student life. Should I go to the service window?
• Where can I collect information on living in Japan?
• I am feeling uneasy since I am unaccustomed to living in Japan. Are there any help-desks that I can consult?
• I heard that international students are considered “non-residents” for their first 6 months in Japan, and that they need to be careful with money transfers at the bank. Could you please explain?

Part-time Jobs (ARUBAITO)

• What kind of procedure do I have to do in order to do a part-time job?
• Are there restrictions on when I am allowed to do a part-time job?

Housing

• How do I look for housing in Japan?
• Can I live in a university dorm?

For Alumni/Graduated students

• I want to continue job hunting in Japan after graduation. Is it possible to stay in Japan with a “Student” status of residence?(2022.12.21Updated))
• I would like to issue a certificates of graduation. However, I'm no longer in Japan, how should I apply?

Information for Incoming Students

• For AY2022 September, New International Students at Kinugasa Campus (KIC)
• 2022 Fall Semester New International Student Orientation at Biwako Kusatsu Campus (BKC)
• 2022 Spring New International Student Orientation at Biwako Kusatsu Campus (BKC)
• September 2022 New International Students at Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC)
• 2021 Fall Semester New International Student Orientation at Biwako Kusatsu Campus (BKC) - Orientation Pre-Registration
• The 2021 Fall Semester New International Student Orientation (BKC)