www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack

TOKYO INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Application Guidelines
English Track Program
April & September 2025
Bachelor’s Degrees (4-year)
Majors:- Business Economics (BA)
- Digital Business & Innovation (BS)- International Relations (BA)For First Year ApplicantsAdmissions Policy
Tokyo International University, with its founding spirit of nurturing international-minded
individuals who harbor a sense of ‘Kotokushin’ (‘unbiased harmony’), seeks students
with the following qualities to join our University:
1) Intelligence:
This quality is necessary for further study in our University and for developing
character and international perspectives, leading to their ability to flourish in a
global environment.
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Students possess the intelligence required for academic study after enrollment in our
University.
Students have acquired fundamental knowledge and an essential attitude towardlearning through their studies and activities in secondary school.
Students have acquired the sufficient ability to study in English (writing, reading,speaking and listening).
Students have acquired sufficient ability to solve problems and analyze topics logicallyfrom various perspectives.
Students have recognized their own personality, strengths and weaknesses.

2) Vision:
This quality is necessary to further develop the ability to set ambitious goals and work towardachieving them.
•••Students can explain what they want to study and why.
Students are willing to plan a career path that takes advantage of their personality andpersonal strengths.
Students have a vision that fits with the School and program to which they are applying.

3) Courage:
This quality is necessary to further develop the willingness to take bold action and face newchallenges with careful consideration.
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Students possess the courage to set high aspirations and challenge new possibilities.
Students accept the diverse values of others as 'individuality' and strive to communicate
while deepening mutual understanding.
Students can address difficult issues by collaborating with others.

4) ‘Kotokushin’ (unbiased harmony):
Having a sense of ‘Kotokushin’ is important for developing a sense of public-mindedness andrespect for diversity and humanity.
••Students possess a high sense of ethics and responsibility, as well as the ability tocontrol emotions and compulsions.
Students possess the attitude necessary to contribute to society and help enrich thelives of individuals.

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Business Economics (BE) Major
The School of Economics – Business Economics Major, in accordance with the
University’s Admission Policy, particularly seeks students with the following qualities:
1. A positive attitude towards utilizing academic and practical knowledge aswell as logical, analytical, and strategic thinking while living in our globalizedworld
2. An eagerness to develop ethical, logical and strategic thought processes andlearn how to apply them to business and economics settings
Digital Business and Innovation (DBI) Major
The School of Economics – Digital Business and Innovation Major, in accordance with the
University’s Admission Policy, particularly seeks students with the following qualities:
1. A positive attitude towards utilizing academic and technical knowledge aswell as logical, analytical, and strategic thinking while living in our globalizedworld
2. An eagerness to develop ethical, logical and strategic thought processes andlearn how to apply them to business and society settings
International Relations (IR) Major
The School of International Relations, in accordance with the University’s Admission
Policy, particularly seeks students with the following qualities:
1. A deep interest in international affairs and tackling global issues
2. Understanding of and respect for diversity in culture and values
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Contents

Page

Admissions Flow

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Checklist

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Overview
1. Application Eligibility

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2. Number of Students to be Accepted

9

3. Choose your Major

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4. Admission Schedule10

How to Apply
1. Register My TIU Page Account11

2. Application Fee

12

3. Complete your Online Application

13

4. Send Physical Documents

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5. Required Physical Documents

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6. Screening Process20

7. Announcement of Results

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Tuition and Fees

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Scholarships

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How to Enroll
5. Enrollment Procedure25

6. Visa Information

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Important Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Contact Information & Overseas Offices

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◆ Admissions Flow
Step 1:
Before Applying

Confirm your application eligibility.
Choose your major.
Check the application schedule.

Register My TIU Page account (online).
💻💻 www.tiu.ac.jp/apply/bachelor

Step 2:

Pay the application fee.

Application

Complete your Online Application (My TIU Page).
💻💻 www.tiu.ac.jp/mypage/bachelor
Send the physical documents to our office before the deadline.

Step 3:

Screening

Step 4:

Announcement ofResults

TIU reviews all completed applications.

Confirm your admission and scholarship results on yourMy TIU Page if admitted.
Download the matriculation documents and proceed to Step 5.

Pay the enrollment fee by the deadline to formally accept our offer.

Step 5:
Enrollment
Procedure& VisaSubmit Certificate of Eligibility (COE) related documents by thedeadline.
Pay tuition and fees by the deadline.
The Immigration Services Agency issues COEs.
TIU sends COEs to the admitted students.
Apply for a student visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate.

Step 6:

Departure toJapan

Receive information about orientation.
Arrive in Japan before the start of the semester.

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1. Documents for the Online Application
See pages 13 - 15 for detail.
□Statement of Purpose□

Educational Background (academic history)□

English score□

Tuition Reduction Scholarship Application□

Bank receipt (Only for applicants who paid the application fee by bank transfer.)□

Upload photo□(*)Extracurricular activities□(*)Passport / (*) Japanese Residence card (zairyū card) for residents of Japan(*) only if applicable

2. Physical Documents
See pages 17 - 19 for detail.
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Official Transcript/School Report/Mark Sheet□

Certificate of (Expected) Graduation□

Letter of recommendation from your school (includes signature, date and contact info)(*) Standardized Test Results□(E.g. IB, Abitur, Baccalaureate, GCE A Level, SAT, ACT, 普通高中学業水平考試 etc.)□(*) Proof of English Proficiency□(*) Documents from school in Japan□(*) Proof of Scholarship awarded by an external organization in Japan or abroad(*) only if applicable

Note: Scan documents in advance
Please scan and email all documents to the TIU E-Track Admissions Center before
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APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must fulfill both Requirement 1 and Requirement 2.

Applicants must complete, or be scheduled to complete, one of the following criteria (1to 5) before the enrollment date at TIU. Failure to submit proof of completion
will cause your admission offer to be revoked even after enrollment.

Overview

Requirement 1: Educational Background

1. Complete a standard national 12-year education from a recognized education system.
* Those that skipped a grade or graduated from an accelerated high school programand completed year 12 are also eligible to apply with written proof.

approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT) of Japan. The standard curricula of the following countries have been
approved: Belarus, Myanmar, Peru, Russia, Sudan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine andKazakhstan (As of August 21, 2023)

3. Obtain one of the following qualifications:a.

How to Apply

2. Complete an education in a country with an 11-year curriculum which has been

International Baccalaureate Diploma*This includes the full IB Diploma only. The IB Certificate or IB course gradesfrom high school solely are not considered an IB Diploma.

b.

Abitur (issued by Federal Republic of Germany for college entrance)c.

Baccalaureate Diploma (issued by the French Republic for college entrance)d.

GCE A Level- International and UK GCE Advanced (A) Level: Submit a minimum of two subjects.
- Those with only Advanced Subsidiary (AS) levels are not eligible.
- Singapore GCE A Level: Submit a minimum of three subjects.
e. European Baccalaureate Diploma

preparatory school outside of Japan for students planning to study in Japan, or aJapanese secondary school.

5. Complete their 12-year education at an international school accredited by WASC

Other Criteria:

If your education was under a homeschool curriculum, you may need to submit
General Educational Development (GED) exam results.
Please contact us before applying.

If you have attended a higher education institution, you may be able to apply
for a transfer and enroll as a second or third year student. Contact the E-Track
Admissions Center for more information about transfer requirements.

If you have an educational qualification(s) other than the ones listed above, complete
the “Eligibility Check Form” and submit it to etrack-admissions@tiu.ac.jp before theapplication period begins. You can download the form via this link or find it on our
http://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/wp-content/uploads/eligibility_verification_form.pdf
website.

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FAQs

Note: Eligibility Check【Notice】Applicants should expect at least 10 business days toreceive a reply to their inquiries from the admissions center.

Important Notes(Western Association of Schools and Colleges), CIS (Council of International Schools),
ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International), NEASC (New England
Association of Schools and Colleges), Cognia, or COBIS (Council of British
International Schools). Note that membership in any of the above organizations is
not recognized as being accredited. Students from international schools accredited
by other organizations may not be eligible. Please contact us to confirm youreligibility.

How to Enroll

4. Complete their studies at a Japanese pre-university preparatory institution, aFees & Scholarships*Issued by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Requirement 2: English Proficiency
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient linguistic ability to understand lectures in English.
Applicants are required to submit one of the following forms of proof of English proficiency andachieve at least the minimum score indicated below.
Test
1
2

IELTS Academic Module(IELTS Indicator accepted)
TOEFL(Special Home Edition accepted)(MyBest Score not accepted)

Minimum
Requirement
Overall 5.5
61

3

Pearson PTE Academic

4

EIKEN

Pre-1st5

TOEIC (Listening & Reading)7006Duolingo English Test

95

45

How to submit
Upload a score report on the My TIU Page
(Hard Copy NOT required)
Institutional Code :4435
Order a score
Choose Tokyo
report at each test
International University
organization
Contact EIKENFoundation
Submit an original official score certificate(*Institutional Test and Daily Test NOT
accepted)
Order a score report at Duolingo

Tests 1-6 must have been taken within the past 2 years of the date of application.
7

Cambridge English Test
- C1 Advanced (CAE)- C2 Proficiency (CPE)169

8

SAT (Evidence-Based Reading
and Writing)

540

9

ACT(ACT English score)

22

Upload a statement of result on the online
application form & Inform your Candidate ID
and Secret Number.
(Hard Copy NOT required)
Designated Institution
Order a score(DI) Code : 7536
report at each test
The ACT College code:organization
7941

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International Baccalaureate(a) English A - Language andLiterature (HL, SL)(b) English A Literature (HL, SL)(c) English B (HL)

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Contact the IB to deliver a certificate to TIU or
submit a certified copy certified by your highschool. Predicted grades are accepted.

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International Baccalaureate English B (SL)5

A final IB result must be submitted. If the
final score is lower than the minimum
requirement, admission to TIU may be
revoked.

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GCSE- English Language- English Language A- English Language B- English Literature
IGCSE- First Language English- English Literature
International GCSE
- English Language A- English Language B- English Literature
GCE O Level- English LanguageC(4 orabove)-7-

Submit an original certificate and statementof result issued by the examination board, ora certified copy certified by your school ornotary public.
Examination results should be issued byCambridge/Edexcel (UK) or its local branch in
Malaysia and Singapore.

B

Examination results should be issued
by Cambridge/Edexcel (UK) or its local
branch in Malaysia and Singapore.

English test certificates will not be returned to applicants under any
circumstances.

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Results of Institutional Program (IP) tests and Daily Test are NOT accepted(IP tests are held within schools or organizations. These tests are not accepted byuniversities).

Applicants who have undertaken their official secondary education in the English
language for at least 6 years, or higher education for at least 3 years inAustralia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, The United Kingdom, or theUnited States are NOT required to submit an English test score.

Useful links for English and standardized tests

TOEFL

IELTS
Pearson PTE
Duolingo English Test
EIKEN
Cambridge English Test (CPE)
Cambridge English Test (CAE)SATInternational Baccalaureate
IGCSE Cambridge
IGCSE Edexcel

💻💻 https://www.ets.org/toeic

💻💻 https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org
💻💻 http://pearsonpte.com

💻💻 https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home💻💻 https://www.eiken.or.jp/eiken/en/

💻💻 www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/proficiency
💻💻 www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/advanced

💻💻 https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
💻💻 https://global.act.org/content/global/en.html
💻💻 www.ibo.org

💻💻 https://www.cambridgeinternational.org
💻💻 https://qualifications.pearson.com
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FAQs

ACT

💻💻 https://www.ets.org/toefl

Important Notes

TOEIC

How to Enroll

However, those who received their education in the English language, even at aninternational school, outside of the aforementioned countries must still provide
proof of English proficiency.

Fees & Scholarships

English Test Exemption

How to Apply

Important

Overview

IGCSE- English as a Second Language

13

Submit an original certificate andstatement of result issued by theexamination board, or a certified copy
certified by your school or notary
public.

NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ACCEPTED
Major

IntakeApril 2025

September 2025

Business Economics

4580

Digital Business andInnovation

45

90International Relations

50

80

CHOOSE YOUR MAJOR
The English Track Undergraduate Degree Program offers three majors:
1) Bachelor of Arts in Economics
2) Bachelor of Science in Digital Business and Innovation
3) Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
The Business Economics major is for students who aspire to work in the fields of international
business or economic policy. In this major, students learn economics in a composite frameworkand explore ways of applying their knowledge in the business context.
The Digital Business and Innovation major is for students who wish to learn about thelatest digital technologies and develop the skills needed for true innovation in the businessworld. It contains the key concepts of digital transformation, such as AI, big data, andfintech and allows students to learn practical skills to create new products and services.
The International Relations major is for students who strive to contribute to internationalsociety from a global perspective. The central themes of the major include international
cooperation, as well as the nature and causes of conflict, poverty, and war.

Importantpayaa
Applicants must select their first-choice major and are encouraged to select second- andthird-choice majors when applying.
If TIU cannot offer admission to the applicant's first choice, the second or third choice
may be offered.
If admission to the first-choice major is not offered and the applicant did not input asecond- or third-choice major, TIU may offer admission to an alternate major and theapplicant will be considered as having applied to that major.

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ADMISSION SCHEDULE【April 2025 Intake】Spring Semester

Submissionof Visarelated
Documents

Payment of
Tuition and
Fees

Jul 3
(Wed),
2024

Aug 5(Mon),
2024

Aug 23(Fri),
2024

Nov 8(Fri),
2024

Sep 13(Fri),
2024

Aug 21(Wed),2024

Sep 4(Wed),2024

Oct 7(Mon),
2024

Oct 25(Fri),
2024

Nov 22(Fri),
2024

Nov 8(Fri),
2024

Oct 16(Wed),
2024

Nov 6(Wed),
2024

Dec 16(Mon),
2024

Jan 6(Mon),
2025

Jan 6(Mon),
2025

Jan 17(Fri),
2025

Application

Announcement

Start

Deadline1

Jun 19(Wed),
2024

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3

Enrollment Procedure

Application Procedure

Payment of
Tuition and
Fees

Nov 6
(Wed),
2024

Dec 16(Mon),
2024

Jan 24(Fri),
2025

Mar 28(Fri),
2025

Feb 14(Fri),
2025

Jan 8(Wed),
2025

Jan 29(Wed),
2025

Mar 10(Mon),
2025

Mar 21(Fri),
2025

Apr 25(Fri),
2025

Mar 28(Fri),
2025

Mar 19(Wed),2025

Apr 9(Wed),
2025

May 19(Mon),
2025

May 30(Fri),
2025

May 26(Mon),
2025

Jun 13(Fri),
2025

Announcement

Start

Deadline1

Oct 16(Wed),
2024

2

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FAQs

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Applicants are required to complete their online registration, My TIU Page, and submit
the required documents by 5:00 pm (UTC+9 Japan Standard Time) on the date ofapplication deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.
For September intake, current high school students who will complete an Indian highschool curriculum (CBSE / ISC / Higher Secondary State Boards) must follow a
different admission schedule. Please contact the TIU India Representative and/or the
E-Track Admissions Center for details. (See the back page of this booklet.)Nationals of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistanmust follow a different payment schedule and are required to pay the full amount oftuition and fees for the entire first year to enroll (see page 22).
Rejected applicants and admitted applicants who withdraw cannot re-apply for thesame intake (semester), but can apply for later intakes.

Important Notes

Submissionof Visarelated
Documents

Application

How to Enroll

of Results

Payment ofEnrollment
Fee

Application

Fees & Scholarships【September 2025 Intake】Fall Semester

How to Applyof Results

Payment ofEnrollment
Fee

Application

Overview

Enrollment Procedure

Application ProcedureHOW TO APPLY
Applicants must first register a “My TIU Page” account and pay the application fee before
proceeding with their application.
Applicants must then complete and submit an online application on their My TIU Page
before the deadline.
Please also scan copies of all documents and email them to the E-Track Admissions
Center (etrack-admissions@tiu.ac.jp) before the application period deadline, and thensend them to our office by registered mail to arrive by the deadline (see page 16 foraddress). Applicants may send documents before the application period begins.
TIU may contact the applicant or the issuing entity with questions regarding the contents
or authenticity of any submitted documents or information.
In the event TIU finds fraudulent information submitted in any form of communication oromitted important information, admission will be revoked even after enrollment.
Applications are only accepted during an ongoing application period (see page 10).
Applicants who may require special support or resources due to a disability or physicalcondition should notify the E-Track Admissions Center before applying. This will help theuniversity understand the applicant's needs and to determine whether it is possible toprovide the required support or resources.

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1. Register My TIU Page AccountCreate My TIU Accountwww.tiu.ac.jp/apply/bachelor
Each My TIU Page account is tied to a specific application period. Accounts cannot be
used to apply for other application periods or intakes. The following six steps must becompleted in sequence to register a My TIU Page account:
Step 1: Select your preferred intake, major, and study year (freshman or transfer).
Step 2: Agree to TIU’s privacy policy.
Step 3: Enter your basic information, click on “Send Test Email,” and enter theverification code sent to your email address.
Step 4: Confirm your information and finalize. IMPORTANT! Your choice of intake,major, and study year cannot be altered beyond this point.
Step 5: Pay the application fee (see next page)
Step 6: My TIU Page account created. The login details will be sent to your email
address. From here, you can proceed to filling out your online application.

Important
Progress cannot be saved. All steps, including payment, must be completed to registeran account. If you stop halfway, you will need to start over again from step 1.
If paying by credit card, have your credit card with you when starting the online application.

Online Application Form Instructions
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2. Application Fee

Application Fee

5,000 JPY

*Charged in Japanese yen.

1) Payment by Credit Card (Recommended)
TIU recommends using a credit card to pay the screening fee. Debit cards are notaccepted.

How to Apply

During step 4 of the My TIU Page account registration, applicants are required to selectthe payment method of the application. The method can only be selected once. The
following two payment methods are available:

Overview

Paying the application fee is required before applicants can proceed with their online
application on their My TIU Page. This fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

2) Payment by Bank Transfer (only if no credit card is available)

Fees & Scholarships

Bank name:
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
Branch:Kawagoe Branch
Account number: 1282121
Account type:
Savings account (futsū kōza 普通口座)
SWIFT code:
MHCBJPJT
Account name:Tokyo International University
Bank address:
2-10-5 Shintomi-cho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0043 Japan
Amount:5,000 JPY*Bank remittance to Japan does not require an IBAN code.

How to Enroll

If paying by bank transfer

Once the bank transfer is completed, a scanned copy of the bank remittancereceipt must be uploaded via your My TIU Page (see next section) before
the deadline. Without a copy of the bank remittance receipt, TIU cannot link yourpayment to your account.
Any bank transfer fees must be paid by the applicant. Bank transfer fees canamount to over 3,000 JPY. Bank transfers may also experience processing
delays. In order to avoid any extra fees and/or delays, we highly encourage
applicants to use a credit card and pay through our online system.

Important Notes

Please indicate the applicant's name and Web Registration ID in the "sender's"
information so we can identify the applicant. Without this information, it may bedifficult to link the payment to the applicant.

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3. Complete your Online Application (My TIU Page)

As soon as you have completed the registration of your My TIU Page, a “webregistration ID” will be generated and sent to your email address. Please keep
this information for your records. In order to log into your My TIU Page, youwill need to provide your email address and web registration ID.

Log into My TIU Page
www.tiu.ac.jp/mypage/bachelor

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Bookmark the link to the "My TIU Page". Once logged in to My TIU Page, clickon “Your Application” on the left hand side and proceed to fill out the requested
items under “Online Submission Required”.
Click on “Edit” to make any changes. All changes must be saved manually.
Completed items will be indicated with a checkbox.
When all required items are complete and you are ready to submit yourapplication, click on “Submit Application” at the bottom of the page tofinalize.
See below for detailed instructions for each item.

Important: You cannot edit your My TIU Page after submitting your application!
Instructions

My TIU Page Item

This is the information submitted when you registered your My TIUPage. Please review if all information is correct and exactly the same
mandatory as your passport name. Information can be updated if necessary.

Basic Information

Upload BankTransfer Receipt
if applicable

Educational
Background*Only displayed if you selected Bank Transfer as a payment method.
Upload a scan or photo of the receipt of the bank transfer.
Allowed file types: JPEG, PDF or PNG (under 2 MB in size)
List all schools attended and the school you are currently attending(if any) in chronological order (from top to bottom/ from the first
grade of elementary school to the most recent school).

Make sure you input all information accurately, including the fullschool name, category, location, attendance period, and language ofmandatory instruction. In the event TIU finds fraudulent information submitted
or omitted important information, admission will be revoked evenafter enrollment.
Provide the details of your English proficiency, matching the eligibility
requirements specified on pages 7-8, and upload a copy of your test
report (unless exempted).

Score Information
mandatory

Allowed file types: JPEG, PDF or PNG (under 2 MB in size)
If you have received any of the qualifications listed under “Special
Academic Qualifications”, such as IB, GCE, ACT, or SAT, check off
your qualification on the list accordingly.

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Statement of Purpose

Write in English. Be concrete and concise. Length of the essay: 450- 600 words.
【IMPORTANT】TIU’s Plagiarism Policy can be found on page 28.
Upload Photomandatory

Detailed specifications for photos can be found here:💻💻 https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/guide/photo_info.html?hl=en
Source：Immigration Services Agency HP

・Upload a copy of your latest passport information page, whichshows your photo, full name, passport number, etc.
・Please input your name in the same order as shown in yourpassport in capital (uppercase) letters. (Example: SMITH DAVID
JOHN)Fees & Scholarships

Allowed file types: JPEG or PNG (under 2 MB in size)
File resolution: 480 (width) x 640 (height) pixels or larger

How to Apply

Upload a passport-style photo. This photo will be used for yourapplication, visa COE application, and your TIU student ID. The
photo must: be taken within the last 3 months
 feature a portrait view from above the chest feature a plain background not include a hat or cap. Religious headgear is allowed, butmake sure that it is not covering your face.

Overview

mandatory

Describe the following three points in your essay:
1) A brief personal background2) Why you chose TIU and your major
3) How studying at TIU will contribute to your future goals

How to Enroll

Passport /Residence Cardif applicable

Important Notes

・Applicants who do not have a valid passport, or who are renewing
their passport at the time of application, are still eligible to apply.
However, a new passport must be issued before the submission
deadline of visa-related documents.
・If there is an amendment in your passport, such as added oraltered names, submit a copy of the endorsement or alterations
page showing this information.
・Holders of a Japanese Residence Card (zairyū card) are also
required to upload a copy of both sides of the card.
Allowed file types: JPEG, PDF or PNG (under 2 MB in size)

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Answer the question about your previous visa/COE applications.
"Have you ever applied for a Japanese visa / COE and had yourapplication rejected?"(a) I am a Japanese national and I do not need a Japanese visa.
(b) I have never been to Japan and have never applied for a
Japanese visa/COE for work or long-term stay.
(c) I have only visited Japan as a tourist and have never applied for a
Japanese visa/COE for work or long-term stay.
(d) I successfully received a Japanese visa/COE for work or long-term
stay in the past (not as a tourist, but as a student, worker,
dependent, or other status requiring a long-term stay visa).
(Select this even if you did not actually come to Japan after
successfully receiving the visa/COE.)(e) I have withdrawn my COE application in the past.
(f) I applied for a Japanese visa/COE in the past and my application
was rejected by the Immigration Bureau / Japanese Embassy. (Ifyou select this, contact TIU immediately to explain yoursituation.)
Note:
If you have ever had your COE or visa application rejected,
your Japanese visa renewal application rejected, or your visa
terminated by the Japanese immigration Bureau or Embassy,
you must select answer (f). For example, if you were once
rejected for a COE but later approved after applying again,
you must still select (f).
Applicants from Uzbekistan
・Applicants must have Burgundy colored passport (New international
passport) to enter Japan. Please obtain one of these passports assoon as possible if you do not have one.

Tuition Reduction
Scholarship
Application Formmandatory

Other Scholarships
if applicable

Extracurricular
Activities(Up to 3)

if available

All applicants are required to declare if they wish to apply for the TIU
tuition reduction scholarship by selecting ‘YES’ or ‘NO’.
If you selected ‘YES’, state your reason for applying to thescholarship (up to 100 words). If you selected ‘NO’, you will not be
considered for the TIU tuition reduction scholarship. This is your only
opportunity to apply for this scholarship.
Please enter the name of the scholarship(s) you have alreadyreceived or are confirmed to receive upon enrollment if admitted.
If you have participated in extracurricular activities (student council,
volunteer work, sports competitions, language proficiency etc.),
upload proof of no more than three items which clearly prove yourparticipation (e.g. awards, testimonials, etc.).
Upload only. Do not enclose copies or originals together withthe envelope of physical documents you put in the mail!
Activities before high school grade 10 or conducted within the school
curriculum will not be considered. Translations by applicants
themselves are accepted as proof of extracurricular activities.
Allowed file types: JPEG, PDF or PNG (under 2 MB in size)*If you experience any issues when uploading files to our system, email them to the E-Track
Admissions Center.

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4. Send Physical Documents
TIU requires the physical submission of certain certified documents. Prepare items A to
H listed in the table on pages from 17 to 19, and send them to the following address:

Overview

Address
E-Track Admissions CenterTokyo International University
4-23-23 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku,

can submit your documents to our local offices.
Please refer to the addresses on the back of thisguideline.

Before you send the documents, please read

Please use the same email address used in your application.
If you are sending documents from outside of Japan, use a traceable international
courier service (e.g. DHL, EMS, FedEx). If you are sending domestically in Japan,
use the Simplified Registered Mail (kan’i kakitome 簡易書留) service from Japan
Post. In both cases, let us know the tracking number.
On the surface of your post (envelope, parcel, or package), write your name in
English and Web ID numbers clearly and legibly.

“Certified true copy” means that the document was affixed with an official seal by theissuing institution or a notary public. The seal with a clear date and signature showsthat the document is a true copy of the original.
- See the following link to know how to make a certified copy.

Important Notes

What is a “certified true copy”?

How to Enroll

All documents must be written in English or Japanese.
Translation is required for other languages. Translations must be provided by a school
official, an official agency such as an embassy or consulate, the applicant, or an
official translator.
-In the event that the documents are translated by the applicant or a translator, thetranslation must be certified by the school or the official agency. Make sure thatthe name of the translator and their contact information is included. When the document
is translated, both the certified copy in the original language and translated documents
must be submitted.

Fees & Scholarships

Please make copies of all documents before sending, and email digital copies to TIU(etrack-admissions@tiu.ac.jp).

How to Apply

Tokyo 169-0075 JAPAN☎ +81-3-3362-9644* If you live in Indonesia, Thailand, or Vietnam, you

TIU does NOT consider photocopies or scanned files as a “certified true copy”.

TIU does NOT accept original documents that cannot be reissued.
TIU will NOT return any submitted documents, regardless of the document type.
This means that original documents will not be returned even if submitted by mistake.

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FAQs

Applicants are required to submit a certified true copy of the document so that they canretain the original unless stated otherwise.

5. Required Physical Documents
ItemA

Documents tosubmitOfficial transcript(School report,
Mark sheet)mandatory

Details
An official transcript showing all courses taken, grades received,
and grading scheme in high school must be submitted. The
transcript must be certified by a school official and be officiallysealed in a school envelope.
1) High school graduates must submit the final 3 years of
their secondary education.
2) Current high school students must submit the mostrecent transcripts showing the grades for at least 2
years.
3) Transcripts from any higher education institution attended(e.g. – university, two-year college, etc.) must also be
submitted in addition to secondary education.
4) TIU accepts transcripts sent digitally as long as they are sentfrom the applicant's institution through one of the following
services:
Parchment (💻💻 http://www.parchment.com)
SCRIP-SAFE International (💻💻 http://www.scrip-safe.com)
Applicants with CBSE / ISC / Higher Secondary State Boards
Current high school students who will complete an Indian highschool curriculum (CBSE / ISC / Higher Secondary State
Boards) must submit their CBSE Class 12 predicted grades
and follow a different admission schedule. Please contact the
E-Track Admissions Center for details.
Applicants with Uzbekistan curriculum
Applicants who completed or will complete an 11-year
Uzbekistan curriculum must submit detailed academic reports
for grades 9, 10, and 11. We do not accept a summary ofgrades 1 to 9 (Supplement 9) or a summary of grades 1 to 11(Supplement 11).
(a) Applicants must submit an official Certificate of
Graduation.
(b) Admitted applicants who are attending high school at thetime of application must submit proof of graduation and/or
final transcripts before enrolling at TIU.

Certificate ofB

graduation(high school)
mandatory

Failure to submit this will cause your admission offer tobe revoked even after enrollment.
Even if the transcript shows the date of graduation, you still
have to submit the certificate.
Those with a national curriculum are required to submit anational certificate of graduation issued by the government.
Those who have graduated early, or have skipped a grade,must submit an official document issued by the school
certifying this fact.

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(2) ：If (1) cannot be issued, submit a letter from your high💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/wp-

content/uploads/certificate_graduation_confirmation_china.pdf

It must:C

Letter ofrecommendation

be physically signed and dated by the reference.
show the reference’s contact information.
(telephone number and email address)

Important:The original copy of the letter must be sent by post.

However, if your reference has an official school domain
email address and sends a scanned copy of the letter fromthis address, no original letter needs to be submitted.
*Non-school email addresses like @gmail or @outlook are notaccepted.
*Applicant’s name must be included in the subject line.
Download a sample recommendation letter template here:D

The method of submission and validity period of the English
proficiency test score report is different for each test. Confirm thedetails on pages 7 and 8 under “Requirement 2: English
Proficiency”, and submit or order a document proving your
Proof of English
English proficiency. Certain score reports can be delivered
proficiency
digitally.
if applicable 
No institutional program (IP) and Daily Test results are

Important Notes

💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/admissions/downloads.html

How to Enroll

mandatoryFees & Scholarships

A letter of recommendation signed by a teacher, professor,
academic advisor, or school official of your most recently
attended school must be submitted. We accept recommendation
letters from language schools in Japan, but not from ones
outside Japan.

How to Applyschool principal explaining that;(a) the applicant completed or will complete the national
curriculum and,(b) why the province or city cannot issue a Certificate of
Graduation.
The letter must have the principal's signature and the school's
official seal.
Download the letter template here:

Overview

Applicants from China
All applicants who completed or will complete the national
curriculum at a high school in China must submit the following:(1) ：Certificate of Graduation issued by the province or city
government (not the certificate issued by the school).

accepted.

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E

Standardized test
results / National
examination
results
if applicable

F

Documents fromschool in Japan
if applicable

Proof ofscholarships
G

from otherorganizations

Applicants who have taken an International Baccalaureate,
Abitur, Baccalaureate, GCE Advanced Level, SAT, ACT, or
official national graduation examinations for secondary
education for each country (e.g. HUIKAO or 普通高中学業水平考試) are required to submit official test scores and diplomas
issued by the examination board in addition to their schooltranscripts. If you are expecting to take these exams after
applying to TIU, submit predicted grades issued by yourschool at the time of application.
For IB, submit IB official transcripts and a diploma (if applicable).
For GCE A Level, submit a statement of results as well as acertificate.
For SAT, the Designated Institute Code for TIU is 7536. Use thisnumber when sending SAT results to TIU.
For ACT, the Designated Institute Code for TIU is 7941.
Applicants who have attended a postsecondary institution
in Japan (e.g. university, two-year college, Japanese
language school, vocational college, etc.) with a student
visa must submit 1) a certificate of (expected) graduation,2) a transcript, and 3) a document showing the attendance
rate at the school (shussekiritsu shōmeisho).
Applicants who will receive scholarships offered byorganizations other than TIU after their admission are
required to submit proof of the scholarships (e.g. the CSN
offered by the Swedish government, or other governmental
financial aid from their home countries).

if applicable

Proof ofH

relationship withyour sibling
if applicable

Your enrollment fee will be halved from 250,000 JPY to
125,000 JPY if you have a sibling who is currently attending
TIU or graduated from TIU. If he/she is currently attending
TIU, submit a copy of their TIU student ID card and official
proof of your relationship. If he/she graduated, submit a copyof their proof of graduation from TIU and official proof of yourrelationship. Please note that this is your only opportunity toapply for this reduction and all the required documents must be
submitted by the application deadline.

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6. Screening ProcessApplicants can confirm their admission and scholarship results through their My TIUPage from 10:00 a.m. (UTC+9 Japan Standard Time) on the scheduled date forannouncement of results (see page 10). First, log in to the My TIU Page by entering
your email address and web registration ID. After logging in, click on ‘Examination result
announcement’ on the left hand side. TIU does not disclose your admission andscholarship result via email or telephone. Accepted applicants will be able to download
an acceptance letter, an invoice, and other documents required for enrollment from theMy TIU Page. Please refer to page 25 for more information about the enrollment
procedure.

Your acceptance offer is valid only for the application period you applied for.



You cannot defer or delay your university admission to another semester.

The admission and scholarship results are final with no option to appeal.



Rejected applicants and admitted applicants who withdraw cannot re-apply for thesame intake (semester), but can apply for the later intakes. However, theapplication fee must be paid again, and a new application must be completed andsubmitted online.



TIU is unable to disclose the reason for rejection, even when asked.

Important Notes

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How to Enroll

ImportantFees & Scholarships

7. Announcement of Results

How to Apply

TIU will make a comprehensive evaluation based on all submitted documents.
Screening is performed both for admissions and scholarships simultaneously.
There is no need for an interview unless requested otherwise.
If necessary, the applicant’s school or recommendation letter references may becontacted for further information. Applicants and their schools may also be
contacted in the event that clarification is needed in regards to the submitted
documents or if there are any missing documents.
Communication will be handled primarily via email and messages on the My TIU
Page, so applicants must check their email accounts on a regular basis.
Once the application period is closed, application numbers will be assigned to allapplicants who submitted their online application. You will receive a notice by email
when your application number has been issued. You can confirm your application
number on your My TIU Page by clicking on the ‘Application Number’ tab on the left
hand side. Please contact the E-Track Admissions Center if you have not been issued
an application number, even after submitting your application on your My TIU Pageand sending in your documents.

Overview

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FAQs

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TUITION AND FEES
If admitted, you must pay all fees by their respective deadlines (page 10 or 22),or admission will be revoked. It is permissible to pay all fees at the same timeby the enrollment fee deadline. All fees must be paid in Japanese Yen via banktransfer. Payments in installments are not accepted.
There are three education-related fees at TIU.
1) Enrollment fee: One-time non-refundable fee required to secure your place at TIU.
2) Tuition:
Paid on a semester basis*.
3) Operations fee: Paid on a semester basis*. This fee is utilized for the upkeep
and maintenance of university facilities.
*: Applicants from certain countries follow a different payment schedule. Please see page 22.

 TIU Tuition and Fees for 1st Year Students Enrolling in 2025

¥250,000

1 Enrollment Fee (one time)

All amounts in Japanese Yen (JPY)

1st Year
Scholarship

0%30%
2 Tuition

50%
80%
100%

3

Major
BE/IR
DBI
BE/IR
DBI
BE/IR
DBI
BE/IR
DBI

Subsequent Years

Semester

AnnualSemester

AnnualAmountAmountAmountAmount¥550,000 ¥1,100,000¥600,000 ¥1,200,000¥385,000¥770,000¥420,000¥840,000¥275,000¥550,000¥300,000¥600,000¥110,000¥220,000¥120,000¥240,000¥1,300,000¥700,000¥1,400,000¥455,000¥490,000¥325,000¥350,000¥130,000¥140,000¥910,000¥980,000¥650,000¥700,000¥260,000¥280,000

¥0

¥0

¥0

¥0

¥160,000¥320,000¥160,000¥320,000

All

Operations Fee(every year)¥650,000
A one-time 40,000 JPY Alumni Association fee will be added to the first tuition and fees invoice.
Tuition and fees do not include accommodations. Dormitory fees will be charged separately
for students who choose to stay in the dormitory during the first semester.
If you have a brother or sister who is attending (or has graduated from) TIU, OR if two
siblings plan to enroll at the same time, TIU will grant a 50% reduction of the enrollment fee forthe second person enrolling only if all the required documents (see page 19-H) are submitted by
the application deadline. Please contact the E-Track Admissions Center for further instructions.
•
Tuition and fees are subject to change in subsequent academic years due to inflation or other factors.

4 –Year Total Tuition and Fees
Tuition Reduction
Rate
4-Year Total
Tuition and Fees
(1＋2＋3 combined)

Major

0%

30%

50%

80%

100%

BE / IR

¥6,530,000 ¥5,030,000¥4,030,000 ¥2,530,000 ¥1,530,000

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Payment Deadlines Prior to Enrollment
Payment ofPayment of Tuition
Enrollment Feeand Fees1
Jun 19 – Jul 3, 2024
Aug 23, 2024
Sep 13, 2024
April
2
Aug 21– Sep 4, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
Nov 8, 2024
2025
Intake3
Oct 16 – Nov 6, 2024
Jan 6, 2025
Jan 17, 2025
Oct 16 – Nov 6, 2024
Jan 24, 2025
Feb 14, 2025
September 1
2
Jan 8 – Jan 29, 2025
Mar 21, 2025
Mar 28, 2025
2025
Intake3
Mar 19 – Apr 9, 2025
May 30, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
Nationals of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistanmust follow a different payment schedule (see below).
Application Period

Payment Due Dates:
Application Period

September
2025
Intake

1
2
3
1
2
3

Jun 19 – Jul 3, 2024

Aug 21 – Sep 4, 2024
Oct 16 – Nov 6, 2024
Oct 16 – Nov 6, 2024
Jan 8 – Jan 29, 2025
Mar 19 – Apr 9, 2025

Payment Deadlines for Subsequent Semesters
For subsequent semesters, students are required to pay the tuition and operations fee
by means of automatic withdrawal from a bank account in Japan.

Spring Semester

Fall Semester

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Mid-October

FAQs

Payments in installments are not accepted. All fees must be paid via bank transfer.
Other methods are not accepted. The required amount needs to be deposited in adomestic account before the following withdrawal dates:

Important Notes【Accommodation Fee】
Students from the above mentioned group of nationalities who will stay at the dormitories arealso required to pay the accommodation fee for one full semester up front. The amount to pay
ranges from approximately 151,000 JPY to 250,500 JPY (subject to change). The exact
amount will be communicated once dormitory room types have been assigned.

How to Enroll

April
2025
IntakePayment ofPayment of Tuition
Enrollment Feeand Fees
Aug 23, 2024
Sep 13, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
Nov 8, 2024
Jan 6, 2025
Jan 24, 2025
Feb 14, 2025
Mar 21, 2025
Mar 28, 2025
May 30, 2025

Fees & Scholarships

TIU will inform the students to whom the advance payment of fees rule applies on the results
announcement day.

How to Apply■ Advance Payment for Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan【Tuition and Fees】
Applicants of the above nationalities must pay the full amount of tuition and fees for theentire first year of study before applying for a COE. Tuition and fees may be paid persemester from the third semester onward. Students of the above nationalities must also be
prepared to submit the required financial documents for the COE application. See theseparate "visa information" document for details:
💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/wp-content/uploads/visa_information.pdf

Overview

Applicants from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka & Pakistan

SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer TIU Tuition Reduction Scholarships and Model United Nations (MUN) Scholarships.

TIU Tuition Reduction ScholarshipApplicants who are awarded this scholarship will have their tuition fee reduced by
30%, 50%, 80% or 100%. The reduction will not be applied to the enrollment
fee, operations fee, or alumni association fee.

Criteria:
 Anyone, including Japanese nationals, applying to the English Track Program is eligible
to apply for the TIU Tuition Reduction Scholarship at the time of application.

Application Process: To apply for the TIU tuition reduction scholarship, see the explanation under“Tuition Reduction Scholarship Application Form” on page 15.
Scholarship results are announced on the same day as the admission results.
Successful scholarship applicants and their rate of tuition reduction are decided
based on a comprehensive evaluation of all documents and information submitted,
including the statement of purpose, official transcripts, letter of recommendation,
English proficiency score, the Tuition Reduction Scholarship Application Form, anduploaded proof of extracurricular activities.
 The scholarship will remain valid up to 4 years under the condition that therecipient maintains the necessary GPA, take enough credits, and complies with
TIU’s behavioral expectations.
Annual Reduced Amount with TIU Scholarship for 1st Year Students Enrolling in 2025



Scholarship

30%

50%

80%

100%

BE/IR

330,000

550,000

880,000

1,100,000

DBI

360,000

600,000

960,000

1,200,000

Subsequent

BE/IR

390,000

650,000

1,040,000

1,300,000

Years

DBI

420,000

700,000

1,120,000

1,400,000

1st year

All amounts in Japanese Yen.

TIU Model United Nations (MUN) ScholarshipApplicants who are awarded this scholarship will have their enrollment fee of 250,000 yen
waived.

Anyone meeting the criteria is eligible to apply for the MUN Scholarship.

Applicants for this scholarship may also apply for the TIU Tuition Reduction Scholarship.

Must have previous experience in Model United Nations.
Choose International Relations as your first-choice major when applying to the TIU Etrack program as a freshman.
Join and be an active member of the TIU MUN team for at least 1 year of their first 2
years as a student.
Submit documentation that attests to your experience in MUN. For example: certificate(s)of participation or a signed letter from your high school.

Criteria:

Application Process:Contact our admissions team to receive the official application form with your MUN
Scholarship application number on it. (etrack-admissions@tiu.ac.jp)
 Fill out the form, answer the essay questions and return the form along with the proof ofyour experience with MUN to our office by the application deadline.
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Other Scholarships

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Undergraduate)
TIU does not accept the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship forundergraduate degree programs.



Other Public / Private Scholarships Available after Enrollment (Japan)
There are several other scholarships offered by public or private organizations inJapan. The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) provides a list of public andprivate scholarship programs for international students.
For more details, please refer to the following website:💻💻 https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/by-style/pamphlet/

Applications for some of these scholarships are accepted by TIU after enrollment.
Please note that each scholarship has its own requirements which must be met, such as
language proficiency, nationality and/or visa type. The requirements may not be thesame as TIU’s own application requirements. Applicants who have been awarded with ascholarship are required to inform TIU and submit proof as soon as it becomes available.
Scholarships and Financial Aid Offered by Foreign Organizations
Students may be eligible for scholarships or financial aid offered by public or privateorganizations in their current country of residence. Currently, TIU students can receive
financial aid provided by their home country’s organizations such as CSN (offered by
the Swedish government). Students must apply for these scholarships or benefits on
their own. If you are a recipient of any such scholarships, please submit a document
to TIU to prove your entitlement as soon as it becomes available.

How to Enroll

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Fees & Scholarships



How to ApplyJASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed
International Students Pre-arrival Admission
One of the most commonly applied for scholarships by students enrolling at TIU is the“Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students
Pre-arrival Admission (University Recommenders)” offered by the government affiliatedJapan Student Services Organization (JASSO). TIU will provide information to admitted
students on how to apply for this scholarship with TIU’s recommendation.
We will post information regarding the JASSO Scholarship application on My TIU Page
at the end of January for spring enrollment, and at the end of June for fall enrollment.
For more details, please refer to the following website:💻💻 https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/scholarships/shoureihi/tonichimaeyoyaku.html

Overview

*GI BILL: TIU does not accept the GI Bill.

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 Scholarships can ease students’ financial burden. However, financial
support, either your own savings or a financial supporter’s income, is stillnecessary to live and study in Japan. The ‘Student Guide to Japan’,published by JASSO, includes a section on “Expenses” which may help you
understand more about the cost of living in Japan:💻💻 https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/sgtj.html

Important Notes

Living Cost in Japan

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE
You must pay the enrollment fee, the operations fee, the tuition fee and alumni
association fee in order to complete your enrollment procedures.

Enrollment Instructions
💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/wp-content/uploads/Enrollment_Instructions.pdf
An enrollment packet, including an invoice for enrollment and other related fees aswell as a certificate of acceptance, will become available on the My TIU Page of
admitted applicants.

First, admitted applicants must secure their places at TIU by paying theenrollment fee and submitting all required visa documents by the deadlines.
Next, the tuition and operations fees for the first semester must also be paid by theirdesignated deadlines (see page 10). Nationals of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal,
Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan are required to pay the full amount of tuition andfees for the entire first year to enroll (see page 22). Failure to complete payments

by their deadlines will cause your admission offer to be revoked.
Finally, other enrollment documents must be downloaded from the My TIU Page,

completed, and submitted by the deadline.
TIU will not refund the enrollment fee under any circumstances.



The Certificate of Eligibility will be issued by the Immigration Services Agency ofJapan and the visa will be issued by the Japanese Embassy or Consulate-General thathas jurisdiction over the applicant’s domicile. TIU will not take any responsibility inthe rare event that these documents are not granted.



All E-Track students must obtain their own laptop computers before enrollment.
Guidance on minimum specifications may be provided separately during enrollment
procedures.

Inquiries AFTER you have been accepted
E-Track Admissions Center
For questions about paying your tuition and fees, withdrawal from admission, proof of
graduation.
 etrack-admissions@tiu.ac.jp
International Exchange Office (IEO)
For questions about COE (visa), scholarships, housing, student life, etc.
 etrack-student@tiu.ac.jp
E-Track Academic Affairs Office (ETAAO)
For questions about academic matters such as credit transfer, registration for classes,
academic calendar.
 etrack-academics@tiu.ac.jp
Please make sure to include your Application Number whenever you communicate with TIU(refer to ‘Screening Process’ on page 20 on how to confirm your Application Number).

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For all international students, entering Japan or enrolling at TIU with Temporary visitor visa
(Tourist visa) is prohibited.
Admitted students' visa applications will be processed by TIU's International Exchange
Office or by an administrative scrivener office in Japan with whom TIU partners.



To obtain a student visa while residing outside of Japan, students must first apply for a
Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by submitting necessary documents to TIU or an
administrative scrivener office by the deadline.

Applicants whose nationalities are of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri
Lanka, or Pakistan must also submit additional financial documents. Please check the“Visa information” for details.

TIU or an administrative scrivener office will submit the COE application documents to
the Japanese Immigration Services Agency on behalf of admitted students if all
required documents are submitted to TIU by the deadlines and payment of theenrollment fee is confirmed by TIU.

Only the Japanese government's immigration authorities can issue a COE and visa.
The COE is issued by the Japanese Immigration Services Agency, and the student
visa is issued by the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General. TIU cannot be held
responsible if either of these are not issued.

Applicants who have ever had their COE or visa application rejected, their Japanesevisa renewal application rejected, or their visa terminated by the Japaneseimmigration Bureau or Embassy must inform TIU of this fact when applying foradmission.



If admitted students choose their friend or acquaintance as their financial supporter,
students are required to pay the fee for one of the administrative scrivener offices inJapan with whom TIU partners to process their visa application.

How to Enroll



Fees & Scholarships

💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/wp-content/uploads/visa_information.pdf

How to Apply

Overview

The International Exchange Office (IEO) at TIU will be your point of contact for COE and visa
procedures. International students who do not have a resident, diplomat, official, dependent, or
spousal visa must acquire a student visa to attend university in Japan.

Important

We discover you provided fake documentation and/or false information.

You receive the “Notice of not granting COE” from the Immigration Services Agency(COE non-issuance).
You do not obtain a COE by three business days prior to the date of the matriculation
ceremony.

You do not obtain a visa at the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General.
You fail to obtain a new visa (residence card) (for visa holders with a residence card
who are already residing in Japan at the time of application).

If your admission to TIU is revoked;The enrollment fee remains non-refundable.
After enrollment, tuition and fees will also be non-refundable.

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Important Notes

Even if you have completed all enrollment procedures or have enrolled, your admission to
TIU will be revoked in any of the following cases.

Holder of residence status in Japan(a) Student visa holder
If you have a gap of more than 3 months between graduation from your current
school and entering TIU, you must return to your home country once and apply foryour COE and visa in your country.
If the time of entering TIU is within 3 months of graduation from your current school,
you are required to visit the Immigration Services Agency and confirm whether you
can keep your current student visa (Residence card) to enroll in TIU on your own. If
you are asked to re-apply for a new student visa, please contact the IEO
immediately.
Regardless of the date of expiration stated on your residence card, your student visa
and permission to work part-time will expire upon course completion andleaving your current school.

(b) Other visa holder
If your visa expires before enrollment to TIU, you are required to visit the
Immigration Services Agency and extend your visa on your own. Applications are
accepted three months prior to the date of expiration.

Notes
If you do not have a passport at the time of application, prepare one as soon as
possible.
Please do not purchase your flight ticket until you receive your COE.

Warning
If you stay in Japan illegally, you will face a high risk of being arrested byauthorities, which may result in deportation.

Student Visa (COE) Application Process
STEP 1: The first set of instructions for the COE will be sent to students' email addresses.
This email may come from the IEO or one of the scrivener offices. If you haveany questions about the process, please read the email first and then contact
the party that is handling your COE application (either the IEO or scrivener office).
STEP 2: Submit all required documents to either the IEO or one of the scrivener offices
as a direct reply to the email message from the party that is handling your COE
application (step 1). Inaccurate information or discrepancies in the documents
may result in the rejection of your COE application.
STEP 3: The IEO or scrivener office will apply for your COE on your behalf once TIU has
confirmed your enrollment fee payment. It usually takes about 6-12 weeks for
the COE to be issued. The Immigration Services Agency's official document
states that it takes 2-3 months for the COE to be issued, so keep the deadline
specified by TIU.
STEP 4: Receive your issued COE. Once your COE has been issued, we will send it to
you by e-mail.
STEP 5: Upon receiving your COE, take the COE to the Japanese embassy/consulatethat has jurisdiction over your domicile in order to apply for your visa.

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IMPORTANT NOTESOverview

Refund Policy

If a successful applicant decides not to enroll in TIU after paying all stipulatedfees, they may be eligible to have the tuition, operations fee, and alumni
association fee refunded back to them. However, the enrollment fee is nonrefundable.

To receive the refundable fees

Under no circumstances will it be possible to request a refund after thedeadlines have passed.

How to Apply

To receive the refundable fees, a “Reimbursement Application Form” must be requested
and submitted to the E-Track Admissions Center (etrack-admissions@tiu.ac.jp) by thedeadlines listed below.

Deadlines
Fall intake:One business day before the matriculation ceremony (late August 2025)
for the Fall semester. The matriculation ceremony date will be publishedon the 2025 Academic Calendar on our website.

Submission of Fraudulent or Incomplete Information

Plagiarism Policy

Compliance with Act on Protection of Personal Information

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Storage Policy for Personal Documents

TIU will safely store all application related documents for ten years upon receipt. Once ten
years have passed, the documents will be disposed of securely and responsibly.

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FAQs

Application documents and personal information will be shared confidentially withprofessional outsourced organizations in order to ensure application eligibility and help
applicants during the visa application process. Personal information shall under nocircumstances be disclosed to any other third parties without consent from the applicant.

Important Notes

Plagiarism is the act of taking another person's writing, work, or ideas and passing themoff as your own. This includes information from web pages, books, email messages,
articles, or any other medium. Using generative artificial intelligence (A.I.) tools forany part of your application is also considered plagiarism. Plagiarism is regarded as aserious form of academic misconduct and cheating. Plagiarism on application documents
will result in the revocation of admission or expulsion even if discovered after enrollment.

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How to Enroll

A fraudulent document is a document which has been forged or altered with false
information. This includes falsified application forms, documents, or certificates which
differ from the original or were issued by fake or non-accredited institutions, hiding
relevant information, or providing false information. In the event TIU finds fraudulent
information submitted in any form of communication or lack of important information,
admission will be revoked even after enrollment. Forms of communication include
documents, certificates, letters, emails, and/or system entries among others.
Enrollment fees will under no circumstance be reimbursed.

Fees & Scholarships

Spring intake: No later than 5pm (UTC +9 Japan Standard Time) on Monday, March 31

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSApplication Period
I have already submitted my application documents, but I just decided that I want to apply
Q1
during a different application period. Can you hold onto my application until then?

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A1

We understand, sometimes plans change. If you contact us before the application
period ends, we can hold onto your submitted application documents until the next
application period. However, you will be required to register a new application accountduring the period you actually choose to apply and the application fee must be paid
again.

Q2

Is it a problem if I submit my documents like the academic transcript before anapplication period starts?

A2

If you send us your documents early we will keep your documents until you submit theonline application during the period you wish to apply. Make sure to email us before
you submit your documents early.

 Application Requirements
I am currently still in high school, can I apply now? Do I need predicted grades?
Q3
A3

Yes, you can apply if you are scheduled to graduate from high school by the time youenroll in TIU. Please submit a document showing your predicted grades if your school
can issue one. Generally, students taking the IB Diploma exams and Advanced Levels
should be able to receive such document from their school.

Q4

I have never studied Japanese and I don’t speak Japanese at all. Can I apply?

A4

Q6

Yes! Japanese proficiency is not required for application.
I am enrolled in another university, but I would like to transfer to TIU. Does TIU
accept transfer students? Can the credits that I have already earned at my current
university be transferred?
Yes, we accept transfer students. It is possible to transfer to the second year or thirdyear. Refer to the Application Guidelines for transfer students for more info.
I took “First Language English” in the IGCSE curriculum (obtained C grade) three years
ago. Can I use this result to apply to TIU?

A6

Yes, IGCSE results do not have an expiry date, unlike some other tests (see pages 7- 8).

Q7

Do I need to do an interview as part of the application?

A7

Basically no. TIU may hold an interview online or in person if deemed necessary.

Q8

My grades in high school were below average and possibly not good enough to be
admitted. Can I take an entrance exam, or a "foundation program" instead?

A8

No. Foundation programs are not accepted. TIU does not offer any exams either.

Q5
A5

Application Documents
I do not have a valid official English test score, nor will I have one before theQ9application deadline. Can I submit it later, after the deadline?
No. All required documents must be submitted during the application period. Please
A9
make sure to take English proficiency tests well ahead of time.

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Q10 I am working now. Can I ask my supervisor to write a recommendation letter?
First contact your last attended school. If someone at the school cannot provide a
A10 letter, check with the E-Track Admissions Center for other accepted references.
I am currently attending a Japanese language school. Can I get a letter of
Q11 recommendation from the Japanese language school?
Yes. We accept letters of recommendation from Japanese language schools in Japan,
but not from ones outside Japan. In addition, please submit following documents from
A11 your school if it is in Japan: 1) a certificate of (expected) graduation, 2) a transcript,
and 3) a document showing the attendance rate at the school (shussekiritsu
shōmeisho).

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I took a TOEIC test held in my school and received a score report marked as institutional
program (IP). Is this acceptable to apply for the E-Track Program?
No. You must submit an official score certificate. If you are not sure if the test you took
A12 was IP or not, please contact us by email.
After graduating from high school, I studied at a university for a year. Do I need to
Q13 send all of my school transcripts?
TIU requires transcripts covering the last three years of high school, as well as what
A13 you completed so far during your university studies.
Q12

OverviewApplication Registration and the My TIU Page

Q14 I have friends or family in Japan. Can they pay the application fee on my behalf?

Q19 Can I apply for a student loan from Japan?
A19 This is only possible for students whose parents reside in Japan.
Q20 (USA nationals only) Am I eligible to apply for FAFSA (Federal Student Aid)?
A20 No, TIU students are not eligible to apply for FAFSA.

How to Enroll

Q18 What are TIU’s criteria for deciding the rate of the Tuition Reduction Scholarships?
Screening for scholarships is based on a comprehensive evaluation of all submitted
A18 documents and information.

Fees & Scholarships

Scholarships
Does TIU offer any scholarships? Can I get both a tuition reduction scholarship fromQ17 TIU and a scholarship from another organization at the same time?
You can find information on the Tuition Reduction Scholarship on pages 23-24. It is
A17 possible to receive outside scholarships while also receiving the TIU Tuition Reduction
Scholarship.

How to Apply

A14 Yes. Please upload a copy of the bank transfer receipt to your My TIU Page.
I paid the application fee by the deadline, but I only completed a few sections on My
Q15 TIU Page and did not submit my application. Will you process my application?
No. You are required to complete all required sections on your My TIU Page and submit
A15 your application by the deadline.
After I paid the application fee, I received a web registration ID by email. What is thisQ16 number for? How is it different from an application number?
The web registration ID and your email address are used to log in to the My TIU Page,
where you are required to write a statement of purpose and submit other required
A16 information and documents. An application number will be issued after the application
deadline. Please include your application number when contacting TIU during theenrollment procedure.

Q21 Can I use GI Bill to pay my tuition and fees?
A21 Effective April 2024 intake, TIU no longer accepts the GI Bill.
Tuition and Fee Payment

Q22 How can I know if the enrollment fee I paid has safely reached TIU?
You can check your payment status on My TIU Page on the left hand side. Please note
A22 that it takes a few days for the My TIU Page to update after receiving your payment.

💻💻 http://www.tiu.ac.jp/mypage/bachelor

It provides assurance to the Japanese Immigration Services Agency as well as TIU
A24 that the student has sufficient financial resources to study abroad at our university.

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Q23 Can I pay for all my living expenses and tuition just by working while studying?
No. While a part-time job may provide some supplemental income, it should not be
your primary financial strategy. You should have sufficient savings and/or financial
A23 support from a guarantor to cover both living expenses and tuition. Working part-timeshould not be done at the expense of your academic success.
Why students from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan
Q24 enrolling to TIU are required to pay the full annual amount of tuition and fees for theentire first year of study?

Important Notes

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Other

Q25 Is work experience or Japanese proficiency considered during the evaluation?
Work experience is not taken into account. Japanese proficiency tests such as the JLPT
A25 will be considered as proof of extracurricular activities.
Q26 I have physical and learning disabilities and need assistance. What should I do?
A26 Before you apply, please contact the E-Track Admissions Center for more information.
Q27 I have ACT or SAT scores. Do I have to submit them for my application?
A27 Yes. Please refer to item E on page 19.
Q28 Does TIU accept students with gap years?
Yes. There are no restrictions on gap years and this will not affect the admission andA28 scholarship results.
Q29 I want to apply for DBI major as a freshman. Which campus will I go to, if admitted?
All courses for first-year students are held in Kawagoe during the first semester andA29 then at the Ikebukuro Campus from the second semester onward. This applies to all
the freshmen in all the majors. Transfer students take courses at the Ikebukuro
Campus.

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Contact Us

www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack【TIU E-Track Admissions Center】
 Tokyo International University
E-Track Admissions Center
4-23-23 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku,
Tokyo 169-0075 Japan +81-3-3362-9644
 etrack-admissions@tiu.ac.jp
www.facebook.com/etracktiu【TIU Overseas Offices】
 TIU Indonesia OfficeSummitmas 1, 7th Fl.

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Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 Jakarta 12190, Indonesia
 +62-21-520-2112
 indonesia@tiu.ac.jp
www.facebook.com/tiuindonesia

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TIU Thailand Office
10th Floor, Room 1002, Serm-Mit Tower, 159/16,
Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke) Rd., Klongtoey-Nua, Wattana,
Bangkok 10110, Thailand
 +66-2661-7590

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 thailand@tiu.ac.jp
www.facebook.com/tiuthailand

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TIU Vietnam Office
17 Kim Ma Thuong,
Cong Vi ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam
 +84(0)9 1111 6945

 vietnam@tiu.ac.jp
www.facebook.com/tiuvietnam【TIU Overseas Representatives】
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TIU India Representative
Hargun Luthra (authorized TIU partner)
 +91-9717052696

 india@tiu.ac.jp

TIU North America (USA & Canada) Representative
Rouham Manzoor and Tina Salem Manzoor (authorized TIU partners)
 etrack-northamerica@tiu.ac.jp

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TIU South Korea Representative
Sungho Han (authorized TIU partner)
Address: Doosan 910, 381, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06620, Korea
 +82-2-532-2835  etrack-korea@tiu.ac.jp

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