EPOK (Exchange Program Okayama)

Online Application Procedure

EPOK REQUIREMENTSEPOK candidates must qualify under the program’s admission requirements
listed below.
・ Candidates must be students at an EPOK partner university.
・ Candidates must be enrolled as full time students at their home institution at thetime of application and throughout the exchange. They are expected to return to thehome institution after completing EPOK.
・ Candidates should be in good academic standing and must have successfullycompleted their first year at the home institution. Minimum GPA 2.0
・ Candidates from non-English speaking countries must provide a copy of adocument that demonstrates a good command of the English language. EPOK only
accepts following internationally acknowledged qualifications: as follows TOEFL(500PBT / 61 iBT), IELTS (5.5 overall).
Please note that EPOK does not accept any domestic qualifications except thefollowing test: MUET(4), GEPT (High-Intermediate),
DAAD(★★★★ or above in each skill)Impact of COVID-19 on the EPOK Program.
Okayama University will ensure the long-term sustainability of its educational goals by taking
necessary measures for limiting the spread of COVID-19.

1. Under the circumstances in which foreign students are able to enter Japan due to therelaxation of Japan's border control measures, travel schedules and study methods shallin principle, be the same as those before COVID, and the students shall come to Japan toparticipate in the program.
2. Okayama University and the partner university will make decisions regarding student
mobility in line with their respective national policies and warnings on health, safety, andtravel.

*In all circumstances, the student is responsible for all traveling expenses includingtransportations and accommodations, both international and domestic

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Online Application Procedure

APPLICATION PACKAGE

1. Statement of Purpose (EPOK Form/Upload Online)
2. Certificate of Health (EPOK Form/Upload Online)
3. Letter of Recommendation (EPOK Form/Upload Online)
4. Copy of Passport ID Page (Upload Online)
5. Official Transcript from Home University (Upload Online)
6. Photo (Upload Online)
7. Proof of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, MUET, GEPT,DAAD) (Upload Online) (*For Non-Native English Speakers Only)

ONLINE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSPlease read the application instructions and check the flow chart before starting the application.

＜APPLICATION DEADLINES＞
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Spring Application Deadline: November 15, 2023
Fall Application Deadline: May 15, 2024

＜HOW TO APPLY＞
1.

You must be an EPOK exchange student nominee to start the application

2.

Ask your home university for the EPOK online password to start the EPOK online
application

3.

Download all necessary forms from EPOK WEB site

4.

All the application items must be completed in English

5.

Make sure you have all the required documents ready to upload when starting the Application

6.

Complete all online application pages and upload required documents by the deadline.

7.

If your application was submitted successfully, a confirmation email will be sent to the email
address you provided.

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Online Application Procedure

Flow Chart of EPOK Application

GET EPOK ONLINE PASSWORD FOR ONLINE APPLICATION
1.

(from your home institution)

READ INSTTUCTIONSDOWNLOAD FORMS FROM EPOK WEBSITE
https://intl.okayama-u.ac.jp/en/inbound/programs/epok/timeline/Statement of Purpose

Certificate of Health

Letter of RecommendationAPPLY ONLINE
https://e-apply.jp/ds/okayama-u-epok/
ENTER Online Password
FILL IN APPLICATION PAGESUPLOAD REQUIRED ITEMSStatement of Purpose (use EPOK form)

Certificate of Health (use EPOK form)

Letter of Recommendation(use EPOK form / faculty of your university)

Copy of Your Passport ID Page (PDF)

Official Transcript (PDF)Photo*Result of TOEFL, IELTS, MUET, GEPT, DAAD (PDF)(*For Non-Native English Speakers ONLY)EPOK (Exchange Program Okayama)

Online Application Procedure

SUBMIT APPLICATIONCHECK YOUR EMAILInquiry

Email:
epok-inbound1@adm.okayama-u.ac.jp
EPOKInternational Student Division
Institute of Global Human Resource Development
Okayama University
Website:https://intl.okayama-u.ac.jp/en/inbound/programs/epok/