Status of Residence
Confirming Student Enrollment
Procedure before coming to Japan
- I would like to know the necessary procedures for newly entering Japan (Updated 2022/9/5)
- I would like to go to Japan, but it is a big financial burden to pay for the quarantine and other expenses. Is there any university support? (Updated 2022.3.25)
- 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
- What are the procedures for re-entry into Japan right now? （Updated on 2022/3/2）
- I heard that I will be able to re-enter Japan. What are the required procedures?
- After re-entry to Japan, by what means should I move from the airport to a place of residence/accommodation?（updated 2021.10.1）
- Can I return to my dormitory directly after re-entry to Japan? (Updated on 2022/3/20)
- If I do plan to leave Japan temporarily, do I need to notify the Immigration Bureau?
- If I do plan to leave Japan temporarily, do I need to notify the university?
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?
Scholarships and Support Funding
Useful Information for Daily Life
- 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)
Housing
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?(2022.7.29Updated))
- I would like to issue a certificates of graduation. However, I'm no longer in Japan, how should I apply?
- Due to the effects of COVID-19, I cannot secure my return flight, and cannot return to my home country. Since I'm no longer an int'l student at Ritsumeikan, I think I have to change my residence status to something other than "STUDENT". What should i do?
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)