Study Abroad through University Agreement Flow

STEP 1: Gathering information and preparing to study abroad

Start gathering information about study abroad programs and Partner institutions.
The Global Education Center provides information sessions on study abroad applications and individual consultations at the counter.
In addition, you can view past study abroad reports in the resource corner of the center.

Study Abroad Information

STEP 2: Language exam preparation

Prepare for the language test in a planned manner to meet the required language requirements.
Some language tests are infrequent and some take longer to get results, so it is important to prepare early.
Please note that the Study Abroad through University Agreement selection must also clear the college grade (GPA) criteria.
Therefore, working university classes every day is also the first step towards realizing Study Abroad through University Agreement.

Language intensive programs offered by universities

STEP 3: Internal selection

The internal selection process is held only once a year. Information about information sessions and application forms will be posted on the university portal site (3S).

Selection Schedule

■April: Study Abroad through University Agreement Recruitment Briefing
■Late June: Submission of provisional application documents
■Early September ~ early October: Submission of application documents
First screening ・Document screening (results will be announced in late September)
Second screening ・Interview test
■Mid-October: Announcement of Candidates for Study Abroad

*The schedule may change depending on the year.
For the latest information, please check the materials distributed at 3S and recruitment briefings.

STEP 4: Travel preparations

Applicants who pass the internal selection process must complete the following procedures. Please manage your schedule carefully and proceed with your preparations promptly.

・Participate in orientation (held multiple times from late October to January) *Participation in person is required
・Apply to the host university and receive your acceptance letter
・Local accommodation arrangements
・Apply for a visa (approximately 2-3 months before departure)
・Arrange for air tickets and overseas travel insurance (approximately one month before departure)
Pre-departure documents (Submit at least 15 days before departure)

STEP 5: Start studying abroad

Spring semester departure: February to May Fall semester departure: August to September

・Report of arrival at the site
・Submit a "residence notification" to a Japanese diplomatic mission overseas
・Submission of regular reports (monthly and interim)

STEP 6: Procedures after returning to Japan

・Return report
・Submit a "Return to Japan Notification" to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate
Documents after returning to Japan Submission of
・Application for credit recognition
・Participate in study abroad report sessions