1. To Study at UT as an International Student

    If you come and study at UT as an international student, we have following six paths to enter the University..

    Please also refer to:
                    * UT Educator and Researcher Directory
                    * How to Apply Japanese Student Visa

    (1) To Study at UT with Japanese Government Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation)
    • In this type of scholarship, scholarship recipients are recruited and initially screened by a Japanese embassy (or consulate general, depending on the country).

      Because the application process differs according to the country in which the Japanese embassy is located, please inquire at the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country for details.
      (http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/mofaserv.html)

    (2) To Study at UT with Japanese Governmental Scholarship (University Recommendation)
    • International students who will be studying in Japan as an exchange student based on inter-university student exchange agreements can be screened through the national, public or private Japanese university involved as a candidate for a Japanese Government Scholarship. The university directly recommends the selected candidates to the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

      For details about the scholarship application process, please contact Division of International Affairs.

      Students recommended by a university for this scholarship usually arrive in Japan in October.

    (3) To Study at UT as a Private-funded Student
    • In this type, international applicants are required to take Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU). For detail information about EJU, please click here.

      Please click following links to collect further information about Admission.
    (4) To Study at UT as an Exchange Student from Partner University
    • This is to study at UT as an exchange student from one of our partner universities. Exchange students take regular course work under our undergraduate (or graduate) curricula.

      • Period of Stay     3-12 months (up to 24 months)
      • Tuition          Pay to the student's home institute  * Tuition to UT is exempted.
      • Exchange students can take as many course works as needed.

      Since eligibility and other conditions related to exchange programs are varied, please contact Division of International Affairs for more detail information.

    (5) To Study at UT as a Research Student
    (6) To Study at UT Under a Specialized International Program
     
  1. To Do Research at UT as a Foreign Researcher

    This is to conduct academic researches at UT in collaboration with our researchers.
    General application procedures are as follows:

    • If you stay in Tokushima for more than one month ...

      In case you plan to stay in UT as a foreign researcher for more than one month, please contact your research partner of UT at least six month before you enter Japan.

      The following is the general application process:

      (1) Contact your research partner of UT (at least six months before your entry)
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      (2) Submit application forms to UT (Research partner will submit the forms two or three month before your entry)
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      (3) Receive documents necessary for your visa application from UT
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      (4) Apply for Japanese visa in your country

    • If you stay in Tokushima for less than one month ...

      If your stay in Tokushima is less than one month, please remember to contact your research partner at least three month before you enter Japan.

            * Click here to access Educator and Researcher Directory

    For further information about the application, please contact Division of International Affairs.