www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/graduate/

TOKYO INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYp

Application Guidelines
English Track Program
April＆September 2025
Doctorate’s Degree (3-year):- Ph.D. in Digital Business & Innovation- Ph.D. in Economics

Admissions Policy
Graduate School of Business and Commerce
The Graduate School of Digital Business and Innovation (DBI) admits applicants to both Masterof Science (MS) and Ph.D. degree programs. In general, the MS applicants are expected to havebachelor's degree with the knowledge and ability necessary to further advance their analytical,
creative, and problem-solving capabilities as well as to conduct specialized research in the fields
related to broad areas of digital innovations as stated in the introduction. While wide areas ofbachelor degree applicants may qualify to apply, it is preferred that applicants have exposure toquantitative areas such as mathematics, science, economics, accounting, IT, and engineering.
MS students are expected to submit their research or project proposal.
For Ph.D. applicants, it is also preferred that applicants have a bachelor’s degree in the areas
stated in the above paragraph, but with much stronger emphasis on conducting specialized
research related to the field of DBI. However, an applicant with a Master’s degree may beconsidered based on his or her Master degree credentials and research proposal.
Graduate School of Economics
Applicants are expected to have obtained the necessary skills and knowledge through a
Master’s degree program in economics. Furthermore, applicants should strive to hone a highlevel of research ability and practicality in the field of economics. Finally, applicants should
possess a strong will and sense of responsibility to contribute to society.

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ADMISSIONS FLOW3

OVERVIEW
1. APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY

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2. MAJOR & NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ACCEPTED

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3. ADMISSIONS SCHEDULE

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HOW TO APPLY
1. SUBMIT APPLICATION DOCUMENTS BY EMAIL

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2. SEND PHYSICAL DOCUMENTS

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3. APPLICATION FEE

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4. SCREENING PROCESS

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5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULT13

TUITION AND FEES14SCHOLARSHIPS

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HOW TO ENROLL
1. ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES

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2. VISA INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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CONTACT US

BACK

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Admissions Flow
Step 1:
Before Applying

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

Step 2:
Application

Submit the application form by email.
Send the physical documents to our office before the deadline.
Pay the application fee only after being instructed.

Step 3:
Screening

Step 4:
Announcementof Results

TIU reviews all completed applications.
Applicants will be contacted if an interview is necessary.

The results are announced by email. A certificate of acceptance andinvoice will be emailed to successful applicants.
Other information will be available on the E-Track website on the dateof announcement of result:💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/graduate/admitted.html

Pay the enrollment and tuition and fees by the deadline to formally
accept our offer.
Step 5:
Enrollment
Procedure& VisaSubmit matriculation documents including documents related to theCertificate of Eligibility (COE) by the deadline.
＊A certificate is necessary for international students who apply
from overseas to acquire a status of residence in Japan.
The Immigration Services Agency issues COEs.
TIU sends COEs to 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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APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must fulfill both Requirement 1 and Requirement 2.

Requirement 1: Educational Background

1.
2.
3.

*The date of enrollment is April 1 for spring enrollment and September 1 for fall enrollment.
Note: If you have other educational qualifications, email the E-Track Admissions Center toinquire about your eligibility before the application period begins.

How to Apply

Complete a graduate (master’s) degree in Japan.
Complete a graduate (master’s) degree outside Japan.
Are at least 24 years of age and have been individually screened by the graduate
school to have the academic ability of a postgraduate level or higher.

Overview

Applicants must complete, or be scheduled to complete, one of the following criteria
before the enrollment date at TIU. Failure to submit proof of completion of one of
the following criteria (1 to 3) before the enrollment date at TIU will cause
your admission offer to be revoked even after enrollment.

Requirement 2: English Proficiency

Tests

Minimum
Requirement

2

TOEFL
(Special Home Edition
accepted)(MyBest Score NOT accepted)

803Pearson PTE Academic

50

4

TOEIC
(Listening & Reading)780

5

Duolingo English Test

115

Overall 6.0

Send a score report by email(Hard Copy is NOT required)
Order ascore reportat each test
organization

Institutional Code :4435

Choose Tokyo
International University
Submit an original official scorecertificate(*Institutional Test and Daily Test
NOT acceptable)
Order a score report at Duolingo

These tests must have been taken within the past 2 years of the date ofapplication

Important

Overview

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

 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 by
Universities)

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Important Notes

IELTS Academic Module(IELTS Indicator accepted)

How to Enroll

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How to submit

Fees & Scholarships

Applicants must demonstrate sufficient linguistic ability to understand lectures in English.
Applicants are required to take one of the following English tests and achieve at least theminimum score indicated below.

English Test Exemption
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



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 in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the United
Kingdom, or the United States are NOT required to submit an English test score.
However, those who received their education in the English language, even at
an international school, outside of the aforementioned countries must still
provide proof of English proficiency.
Students currently enrolled in or have graduated from TIU E-Track Master’s
Program are not required to submit an additional English test score.

Useful links for English and tests:
TOEFL
Pearson PTE
IELTS
TOEIC
Duolingo English Test💻💻 https://www.ets.org/toefl
💻💻 http://pearsonpte.com
💻💻 https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org
💻💻 https://www.ets.org/toeic
💻💻 https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home

MAJOR & NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ACCEPTED
Major
Digital Business & Innovation (Ph.D.)
Economics (Ph.D.)

Intake 2025
3
3

The above totals are inclusive of students admitted to TIU's English-medium andJapanese medium programs

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ADMISSIONS SCHEDULE【April 2025 Intake】Spring Semester
Enrollment Procedure

Application Procedure
Application

Announcement

Start

Deadlineof Results

Oct.2(Wed),
2024

Oct.29(Tue),
2024

Payment ofEnrollment,
Tuition andFees

Submission of
Visa-related
Documents

For all applicants1

Sep 18(Wed),
2024

Nov 8(Fri),
2024

Jan 8(Wed),
2025

Jan 22(Wed),
2025

Feb 19(Wed),
2025

Feb 28(Fri),
2025

How to Apply

Only for applicants residing in Japan who do not need to apply for a new COE/Visa
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Overview

Application【September 2025 Intake】Fall Semester
Enrollment Procedure

Application

Application

Announcement

Start

Deadlineof Results

Mar 19(Wed),
2025

Apr 25(Fri),
2025

Payment ofEnrollment,
Tuition andFees

Submission of
Visa-related
Documents

For all applicants1

Mar 5(Wed),
2025

May 9(Fri),
2025

Fees & Scholarships

Application Procedure

Only for applicants residing in Japan who do not need to apply for a new COE/Visa
Jun 4(Wed),
2025

Jul 2(Wed),
2025

Jul 11(Fri),
2025

Applicants are required to complete their registration and submit the required
documents by 5:00 pm (UTC+9 Japan Standard Time) on the date of theapplication deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.



Rejected applicants and admitted applicants who withdraw cannot re-apply for thesame intake (semester), but can apply for the next intake.

Applicants who may require special support or resources due to a disability or
physical condition should notify the E-Track Admissions Center before applying. This
will help the university understand the applicant's needs and to determine whether it
is possible to provide the required support or resources.

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Important Notes

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How to Enroll2

May 21(Wed),
2025

HOW TO APPLY
1. Submit Application Documents by email
Please email the completed application form and required documents to the E-Track
Admissions Center during the application period. (📩📩 etrack-admissions@tiu.ac.jp)

Documents

A

Application Formmandatory

Details
Download the “2025 Application Form” from here:💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/admissions/downloads.html
Please carefully fill out and submit.
 All information (Sheet 1-5) must be typed accurately andcompletely.
 You must input your name as shown on your passport ornational ID card.
Write an essay in English describing the following three points.

Statement of
B

Purposemandatory

Please make sure the essay is mainly focused on
1) Current Research Interests
2) Academic Background3) Future Career Objective(s)The length of the essay should be approximately 500 words, nomore than 600 words.
Write your research plan in English separately, not on theapplication form.
In the plan, be sure to describe the:1) proposed research topic/title

C

Research Plan
mandatory2) research question3) main arguments / hypothesis4) major sources to be used
5) significance of study
Length of the plan:
Approximately 1,000 words, no more than 2,000 words.
*See page 20 for Plagiarism Policy.

Proof of English
D

Proficiency
mandatory

The method of submission of the English proficiency test score
report is different for each test. Confirm the details on pages 4-5
under “Requirement 2: English Proficiency”, and submit or order adocument proving your English proficiency. Certain score reports
can be delivered digitally.
*No Institutional Program (IP) test and Daily Test results
are accepted.

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GMAT score holders should submit their test scores.

F

GMAT test score
optional

GRE test score
optional

G

Scholarship
Application
mandatory

Undergraduate andH

Master transcripts(certified copy)
mandatory

Graduation fromI

College or
University(certified copy)
mandatory

TIU

tuition reduction scholarship by selecting ‘YES’ or ‘NO’, andstate your reason for the scholarship if applying. This is your only
opportunity to apply for this scholarship.
An official transcript showing the dates of graduation, or expectedgraduation, and all courses taken, grades received, and grading
scheme in the current/former university must be submitted.
If there are no explanations about the grading system on thetranscript, official documents that explain about the grading
system at the institution should also be submitted.
The transcript must be certified by a university official and be
officially sealed in a university envelope.
TIU accepts digital transcript service. Students may have their
institutions send digital transcripts through a company such as:
Parchment (💻💻 http://www.parchment.com)
and SCRIP-SAFE International (💻💻 http://www.scrip-safe.com)
Applicants must submit an official Certificate of Graduation.
Admitted applicants who are attending university at the time of
application must submit proof of graduation and/or final transcripts
before enrolling at TIU.
Failure to submit this will cause your admission offer to be revokedeven after enrollment.

How to Enroll

Certificate ofApplicants are required to declare whether they wish to apply for theFees & Scholarships

Official<GRE scores>(optional)
GRE score holders should submit their scores online.
(💻💻 www.ets.org/gre)Please request that the score report be sent directly to TIU.
The GRE institutional code for TIU is 7101.

How to Apply

Tuition Reduction(💻💻 www.mba.com/global)
Scores are valid for five years after the test was taken. The score
report must be sent directly to TIU.

Overview

E

Those who have graduated early, or have skipped a grade, must
submit an official document issued by the university certifying thisApplicants are required to submit their Master’s thesis. If it is not

J

Master’s Thesis
mandatory

written in Japanese or English, a translation is required. Pleaseemail the PDF file together with the application form.
*Please also provide any other research publications if available.

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Important Notes

fact.

PhotomandatoryK

Please email the photo to the E-Track Admissions Center.
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.

Source：Immigration Services
Agency HP

Detailed specifications for photos can be found here:💻💻 https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/guide/photo_info.html?hl=en
Allowed file types: JPEG or PNG (under 2 MB in size)
File resolution: 480 (width) x640 (height) pixels or larger
・Applicants are required to submit a copy of their latest passport,

Passport andResidence Cardif available

L

Source: Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Japan HP

showing their photo, name and passport number.
・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
required to provide a copy of both sides of the card.
Allowed file types: JPEG, PDF or PNG (under 2 MB in size)
Two original letters of recommendation from a teacher, professor,
academic advisor, or school official of the most recent university
attended, who have supervised the work of the student, must be
submitted. One of the letters must be written by the faculty
member who supervised your Master’s thesis.
Letters from workplace supervisors or others who have no
academic relation to the student are not accepted.
It must:Two Letters ofM

Recommendation(originals required)mandatory

be physically signed and dated by the reference
be issued within the last 6 months
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
not accepted.
*Applicant’s name must be included in the subject line.
Download a sample recommendation letter template here:💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/admissions/downloads.html
9Applicants who have attended a postsecondary institution inN

Schools in JapanIf applicable

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)

Proof of
Other Organizations
If applicable

Applicants who will receive scholarships offered by organizations
other than TIU after their admission are required to submit proofof the scholarships.

How to ApplyO

Scholarships from

Overview

Documents fromFees & Scholarships
How to Enroll
Important Notes

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2. Send Physical Documents
TIU requires the physical submission of certain certified documents.

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Official Undergraduate and Master transcripts (Item H on page 8)

Certificate of Graduation from College or University (Item I on page 8)
Two Letters of Recommendation (Item M on page 9)
Documents from Schools in Japan (Item N on page 10)
Please send them to the following address:

Address
E-Track Admissions CenterTokyo International University
4-23-23 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 169-0075, JAPAN☎ +81-3-3362-9644

Before you send the documents, please read
 Please make copies of all documents before sending, and email digital copies to TIU (etrackadmissions@tiu.ac.jp)

 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 from 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 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 university or the official agency. Make sure thatthe name of the translator and their contact information is included. When the document istranslated, both the certified copy in the original language and translated documents must be
submitted.

What is “certified true copy”?
 “Certified true copy” means that the document was affixed with an official seal by the issuing
institution or a notary public. The seal with a clear date and signature shows that the
document is a true copy of the original.
See the following link to know how to make a certified copy.
💻💻https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/info/docs/certified_copies.pdf
TIU does NOT consider photocopies or scanned files as a “certified true copy.”

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

 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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3. Application Fee
Please pay the application fee only after being instructed. Payment must be made by banktransfer. Applicants are responsible for all bank transfer fees.

35,000 JPY*Charged in Japanese yen.

Overview

Application Fee

Payment by Bank Transfer

How to Apply

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: 35,000 JPY*Bank remittance to Japan does not require an IBAN code.

I Please indicate the applicant's name in the "sender's" information so we can identifyHow to Enroll

the applicant. Without this information, it may be difficult to link the payment to theapplicant.
Please make sure to select “Payer” for payment of fees (e.g. handling fees, andinternational transfer fees incurred between the countries) when sending money.
Once the bank transfer is completed, please email the bank receipt to the E-Track
Admissions Center at 📩📩 etrack-admissions@tiu.ac.jp to confirm your payment.
The application fee is non-refundable.
Payment must be made in Japanese Yen.
Your application is processed only after you have paid the application fee.

Fees & Scholarships

Important

Important Notes

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4. Screening Process

TIU will make a comprehensive evaluation based on all submitted documents.



Screening is performed both for admissions and scholarships simultaneously. There isno 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, so applicants must check theiremail accounts on a regular basis.

5. Announcement of Result
The admission and scholarship results will be sent to applicants by email on the date ofannouncement of the results (refer to page 6).
An acceptance letter and an invoice will be sent to successful applicants. Enrollment
procedures will be available on our website:
💻💻 www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/graduate/admitted.html

Important 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 result 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 next intake. However, the application
fee must be paid again, and a new application must be completed and submitted.

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

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TUITION AND FEES

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 andmaintenance of university facilities.

At School
entry

No.
1

Tuition(per semester)

250,000

No Reduction

1,100,000

1,300,000

3,700,00030%

770,000

910,000

2,590,000

50%

550,000

650,000

1,850,00080%

220,000

260,000

740,00000

0

220,000

220,000

660,000

Rate of
Reduction(550,000)(385,000)(275,000)(110,000)

Operations Fee(110,000)(650,000)(455,000)(325,000)(130,000)(110,000)

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 accommodation.
Applicants who are currently enrolled in the TIU Graduate School at the time of application are exempt
from paying the enrollment fee. Alumni of one of the graduate schools of TIU will be required to pay
125,000 yen – half of the enrollment fee.

All fees must be paid in Japanese Yen via bank transfer. Payments in installments are not accepted.
Tuition and fees are subject to change in subsequent academic year due to inflation or other factors

3–Year Total Tuition and Fees
0%

30%

50%

80%

100%

3-Year Total Tuition
and Fees(1+2+3 Combined)

4,610,000

3,500,000

2,760,000

1,650,000

910,000

From the 2nd semester onwards
From the 2nd semester onwards, students are required to pay the tuition and operations fee bymeans of automatic withdrawal from a bank account in Japan. 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 a domestic account before the following
withdrawal dates:
Spring Semester

Mid-May

Fall Semester
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Mid-October

Important Notes

Tuition Reduction
Rate

How to Enroll(per semester)

3-yeartotal

250,000

100%

3Subsequent
Years

Fees & Scholarships

2

Enrollment Fee(Only the first year)

1st Year

How to ApplyTIU Tuition and Fees for 2025 (All amounts are stated in Japanese Yen.)

Overview

If admitted, you must pay all fees by their respective deadlines to enroll (see page6). Or admission will be revoked. All fees must be paid in Japanese Yen via banktransfer. Payments in installments are not accepted.

SCHOLARSHIPSTIU 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, and 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 8.

Scholarship results are announced on the same day as the admission results.

Applications for the TIU Tuition Reduction Scholarship are accepted only during theapplication period in which the student applies.



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.



The scholarship will remain valid up to 3 years under the condition that therecipient meets the requirements such as maintaining the necessary GPA, taking
enough credits, and complying with TIU’s behavioral expectations.

TIU Tuition Reduction Scholarship for Students Enrolling in 2025
Tuition Reduction

30%

50%

80%

100%

Annual Reduced Amount 1st year

330,000

550,000

880,000

1,100,000

Annual Reduced Amount from 2ndyear

390,000

650,000

1,040,000

1,300,000(All amounts are stated in Japanese Yen.)

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Other Scholarships

Other Public / Private Scholarships Available after Enrollment (Japan)
There are several other scholarships offered by public or private organizations in Japan.
The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) provides a list of public and private
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 of privateorganizations in their current country of residence. Currently, TIU students canreceive financial aid provided by their home country’s organizations.
Students must apply for these scholarships or benefits on their own. If you are arecipient of any such scholarships, please submit a document to TIU to prove yourentitlement as soon as it becomes available.

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Scholarships Offered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology of Japan (MEXT Scholarship)
TIU only accepts Embassy recommendation applicants, and do not accept university
recommendation applicants. Applicants must apply directly to Japanese embassies or
consular offices outside Japan, and pass the preliminary screening conducted by them.



Scholarships can ease students’ financial burden. However, financial support, either
your own savings or a financial supporter’s income, is still necessary 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

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Important Notes

Living Cost in Japan

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 ofJanuary 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

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

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First, accepted applicants are required to confirm their admission offer by paying theenrollment fee, tuition and other fees, and to submit all required visa documents by
the deadlines. Payments in installments are not accepted. Failure to complete
payments by their deadlines will cause your admission offer to be revoked.
An invoice for enrollment and other related fees will be emailed to successful
candidates.
Instructions for applying for a COE and a Visa will be emailed to international students
after the results are announced.
TIU will not refund the enrollment fee under any circumstances.
In addition, as a Certificate of Eligibility will be issued by the Immigration Services
Agency of Japan and a visa will be issued by the Japanese Embassy under theirjurisdiction, TIU will not take any responsibility in the rare event that these
documents are not granted.
All E-Track students must obtain their own laptop computers before enrollment. Guidanceon 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

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VISA INFORMATION

For all international students, entering Japan or enrolling at TIU with Temporary visitor visa
(Tourist visa) is prohibited.

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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.
 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 3 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 is non-refundable.
 After enrollment, tuition and fees will also be non-refundable.

How to Enroll

ImportantFees & Scholarships

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How to Apply

Admitted students' COE 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.
TIU or an administrative scrivener office will submit the COE application documents to theJapanese Immigration Services Agency on behalf of admitted students if all required
documents are submitted to TIU or an administrative scrivener office by the deadlines andtheir payments are 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 previously applied for a COE or visa to enter Japan, but were rejected,
must inform TIU of this fact without fail when applying for admission.
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.

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.

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 completionand leaving 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 3 months prior to the date of expiration.

Notes
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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 asa 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 statesthat 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 email.
STEP 5: Upon receiving your COE, take the COE to the Japanese embassy/consulate thathas 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 are eligible to have the tuition, operations fee, and Alumni Association
fee refunded back to them. However, the enrollment fee is non-refundable.

To receive the refundable fees

Under no circumstances will it be possible to request a refund after the deadlines havepassed.

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 Compliance with Act on Protection of Personal Information
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.
 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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Important Notes

 Plagiarism Policy
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 for any
part of your application is also considered plagiarism. Plagiarism is regarded as a serious
form of academic misconduct and cheating. Plagiarism on application documents will
result in the revocation of admission or expulsion even if discovered after enrollment.

How to Enroll

 Submission of Fraudulent Information
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.
Fall intake: One business day before the matriculation ceremony (late August 2025) for
the Fall semester. The matriculation ceremony date will be published on the2025 Academic Calendar on our website.

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Contact Us

www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/graduate/【TIU 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.
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 Jakarta, 12190, Indonesia
+62-21-520-2112
 indonesia@tiu.ac.jp

Inquiry Form

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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

 TIU Vietnam Office

17 Kim Ma Thuong
Cong Vi ward, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi, Vietnam
+84-24-6273-6945
 vietnam@tiu.ac.jp
http://www.facebook.com/tiuvietnam

 TIU India Representative
Hargun Luthra (authorized TIU partner)
+ 91-9717052696
 india@tiu.ac.jp

Announcement: Ikebukuro Campus

Tokyo International University opened a new campus in
Ikebukuro, central Tokyo in September 2023. Courses for
E-Track graduate students are held at the Ikebukuro campus.
Last updated: Jun 25, 2024
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