EdTech Course
DX Global Class

Admission Guide

1.

PurposeThis course is intended primarily for international students to develop their knowledge of ICT
technology and DX and pass the "Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination" (FE).
Students will be awarded an associate degree upon successful completion of the course. In addition,
Osaka Christian College will help students to find employment in Japanese ICT companies after
graduation.

2.

Period of Study and Enrollment
CourseDuration

Enrollment Period

Number of Students
100EdTech
2 Years

April

DX Global Course

3.

（Total Capacity for theDepartment is 170）

Qualification
Those who satisfy all the following conditions (1) through (4).

(1) Those who with foreign nationality.
(2) Those who fall under the following ① through ③.
① Those who have completed a 12-year curriculum of schooling in their home country.
② Those recognized by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology as having
the same or higher qualifications.
③ Those who have acquired any of the international qualifications for admission to a university(International Baccalaureate, Baccalaureate, and Abitur) in a foreign country.
*In either case, applicants must be 18 by the enrollment date.

(3) Those who have studied Japanese for more than 600 hours at a Japanese language institute or haveJapanese language proficiency equivalent to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 level orhigher.
(4) Those who can obtain the " Student " residence status in Japan.

4.

Application Procedure
We will support prospective students during the initial stage of application. Please contact us at theaddress in this guide’s last section. We will explain the documents required for the application.

(1) Application Period
Application Period: Oct 10(Tue), 2023 – Nov 1(Wed), 2023
Selection Date: Nov 11(Sat), 2023
Announcement of Result: Nov 22(Wed), 2023
(2) Selection Method
Admission decisions will be made based on screening the application documents, a Japanese examination(essay writing), and an interview.
(3) Screening Fee (in Japanese yen)
30,000 yen
For overseas remittances, prior consultation by e-mail is required.
(For those residing in Japan, the payment can be made at convenience stores.)

5.

Application Documents*You can access the following URL and complete your online application.
Online application site: https://www.syutsugan.net/occ
Account registration can be done anytime, but the application is only available during the application
period. Even if you complete the application online, please remember to send the required documents tothe postal address at the end of this guide.

Details of Application Documents(1) Statement of Purpose * Please use the designated form
(2) Certificate related to academic background①Certificate of Japanese Language proficiency(If the applicant took the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), submit a copy of the results)②Final Academic Diploma(Or Certificate of Enrollment if currently enrolled in a university)③Official Latest Academic Transcript(3)Copy of the Passport
Submit a copy of the following pages from your passport: The page includes your name and thephotograph of your face, and all pages contain all previous records of entry and departure to and fromJapan. If you do not possess a passport, submit a copy of an Identification Card or documents issued byyour home country’s government.
(4)Sponsor Documents
Documents proving the ability to pay tuition, living expenses, etc.
① Letter of Financial Support *Please use the designated form
② Certificates to prove financial ability
1. Financial Statement / Official Bank Statement
2. Certificate of Employment
3. A document that proves the relationship between the applicant and the sponsor*We may also ask you to submit additional documents as necessary.

6.

Fees（All amounts in Japanese yen）
Classification

1st Year

2nd Year

Admission Fee

250,000 yen-Payment Method and Deadline
The payment method and deadline will
be notified at the time of acceptance.

Education Enhancement Fee

125,000 yen

125,000 yen

March500,000yen

500,000 yen

March500,000 yen

500,000 yen

August1,375,000 yen

1,125,000 yen

Tuition Fee
Spring Semester
Tuition Fee
Fall Semester
Total*Education Enhancement Fee covers Extracurricular Activities Fee, Facility Fee, Health Checkup Fee, andInsurance Fee for international students.
*Financial aid （tuition reduction and exemption） is available for privately financed international
students.

7.

Return of Fees
・Your screening fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
・If the Japanese Embassy or Consulate denies the visa issuance, all fees except the admission fee will berefunded.
・If you cancel your enrollment for personal reasons before entering Japan, all fees except the admission fee
will be refunded.
・If you withdraw from enrollment between your arrival and the first day of the enrollment month (April),all fees except the admission fee will be refunded.
・If you withdraw within six months of enrollment, your tuition fee for the relevant semester (6 months)
will not be refunded.
・If you violate any laws, regulations, or school rules and are expelled, you will not be entitled to any refund.

8.

Tuition Exemption and Reduction Program for Privately Financed International Students
Qualification
Those who satisfy all the following conditions (1) through (3).
(1) Those admitted to our school as privately financed international students have or will have the residence

status of "Student."(2)Those who have financial difficulties.
(3)Those who have achieved outstanding results in Japanese language study.
Application Method
Applicants must submit the application form during the admission procedure period.
Screening Method and Determination
Tuition exemptions will be offered after a comprehensive evaluation based on interviews and othercomprehensive screening. After approval, your admission fee and tuition will be reduced by 30% to 70%.
*The "JASSO Type 2 Scholarship Income Criteria" will be used as a reference for the household income.
Reduction/Exemption Process
The amount of the tuition reduction will be deducted from your tuition payment.

9.

Tuition Reimbursement Program
Qualification
Those who satisfy all the following conditions (1) through (5).
(1)Those admitted to our school as privately financed international students have or will have the residence
status of "Student."(2) Those who passed JLPT N2 or higher.
(3) Those who passed the “Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination” (FE).
(4)Those employed by a company designated by Osaka Christian College.
(5)Those who have excellent academic achievement as well as excellent daily attitude.

Application Period
Around October of your second year
Amount of Reimbursement
If your tuition reimbursement is approved after the screening, the company you work for will refund thetuition. The reimbursement amount is calculated based on the length of service with the company.
Length of Employment

Amount of Reimbursement

Three years

50% Refund of Tuition

Five years

Full Refund of Tuition

10. Student Life
(1) Student Dormitories
All international students at Osaka Christian College must live in a designated dormitory.
A 5,000 yen/month housing aid is available for all international students. Rooms are equipped with minikitchen, bath/lavatory/toilet, desk, chair, refrigerator, futon set, air conditioner, closet, and fully automaticwashing machine. Wireless LAN（Wi-Fi）Internet access is also available so you can start your study abroad
immediately after arrival.
25,000 yen/month + 5,000 yen/month housing aid→30,000 yen (You will be provided a room worth 60,000
yen/month and share with one other student.
① Fees（All amounts in Japanese yen）
International students entering Osaka Christian College from Bekka are not required to pay theadmission fee and the security deposit.

Classification

AmountAdmission Fee

50,000 yen

Security Deposit

50,000 yen

Three months' Rent

75,000 yen

Total

175,000 yen

Payment Period

During the admission procedure period②Payment Method
From the 4th month, students must pay 25,000 yen per month at the designated payment office.
International students entering Osaka Christian College from Bekka must also pay 25,000 yen monthly.
(2) Part-time Job Placement Service
Students can work part-time up to 28 hours per week (40 hours per week during long vacations). We will
arrange a safe place for you to work.

11. Contact Information
Osaka Christian College
EdTech Course, DX Global class (Scheduled to open in April of 2024)
Corporate Planning Section/ International Center
1-3-61 Maruyamadori, Osaka City Abeno Ward, Osaka 545-0042 JAPANE-mail: ryugakusei@occ.ac.jp