2023

Nara
Women’s
University

GUIDEBOOK FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

GUIDEBOOK FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2023

Welcome to Nara Women’s University!
This booklet is designed to help you settle into a new life at NWU. We offer rich opportunities forlearning and research, and we want you to enjoy a full NWU experience during your time with us.

CONTENTS
Nara Women’s University: General Information 
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

1

History and Environment
Academic Calendar
Holidays (No-class days)
Measures in Case of Severe Weather
Restrictions on campus entry

Residency Procedures 

3

1. Status of Residence
2. Procedures of Residency Management
3. Carrying your Residence Card at all times
4. Extension of Period of Stay
5. Temporary Leave and Re-entry
6. Work Permit for Part-time Jobs
7. Family Members’ Coming to Live in Japan
8. Leave of Absence / Dropout / Expelled from the University
9. Changing the Status of Residence
10. Immigration Office
School Life 
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

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Rules
Means of notification and contact to students
Student Identification Card
Confirmation of enrollment
Certificates
Notifications
Academic Information Center (Library)・Information Technology Center
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Events for International Students

Support System for International Students 
1. Academic Advisors
2. Divisions and sections for International Students

12Tuition and Other School Expenses 
1. Entrance Examination Fee, Entrance Fee, and Tuition
2. Exemptions of Entrance Fee and Tuition Fee

15

Main Scholarship Foundation List 

16

Housing 

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1. International House and International Student House
2. Rental properties (apartment/flat or houses)
3. C omprehensive Renters’ Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan, Nara Women’s
University Guarantor System for Room Rental for International Students
4. Moving
Health Management 
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

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National Health Insurance System
Other types of insurance
Health Care Center
Hospitals and Clinics around the University
A First-aid Kit
Regular Health Checkup (except for Non-regular students)
Tuberculosis (TB)
COVID-19

Daily Life 

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1. In Case of Emergency
2. Fire3. Earthquake
4. Utilities
5. Payments for Utility Bills
6. Telephone
7. Postal Service
8. JAPAN POST BANK (Post Office)9. Bank Account
10. Garbage
Leaving Japan 
1. Application for certified documents
2. To-do list before leaving Japan
3. Follow-up Services for Alumni

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Nara Women’s University: General Information
1. History and Environment
Welcome to Nara Women’s University!
As one of the two national women’s universities in Japan
founded in 1908, NWU celebrated the 110th anniversary in 2019.
With rich history and surrounded by a natural environment, ouraim is to deliver a positive and rewarding student experienceand to facilitate a higher level of learning and research.
NWU will strive to contribute to the progress of society by
expanding the depths of knowledge as well as to the well-beingof the world.

2. Academic Calendar
The academic year is divided into two semesters:
1st Semester: April 1 ~ September 30
2nd Semester: October 1 ~ March 31

3. Holidays (No-class days)
Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, Summer/Winter vacation and End of Year holidays are designated as holidays. Notethat occasional holidays may be observed.
Please check academic calendar.
*ACADEMIC CALENDAR: http://koto.nara-wu.ac.jp/gakusei/ryugaku/AI_NWU_e/calendar_e.html(You can find: NWU’s website(English ver.) → “Student Life” → “Academic Calendar”)
【NB】
The offices will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, August 14-17 and December 29-January 3.

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4. Measures in Case of Severe Weather(1) Guidelines for Cancellation of classes due to Weather Warning
If an emergency warning or a storm warning is issued for the municipalities of the Northern part of Nara Prefecture(northwest, northeast, Gojo, northern Yoshino), classes will be canceled as noted below:
Meteorological Agency: http://www.jma.go.jp/en/warn/211.html
Measures: ① An emergency warning or a storm warning is issued between 7 am and 9 am,→ All morning classes are cancelled even if the warning is lifted.
                   ② If an emergency warning or a storm warning remains in effect until 11:00 am,→ All afternoon classes are also cancelled.
                   ③ If an emergency warning or a storm warning is issued after class starts,→ In general, the class is held as scheduled but all following classes will be cancelled.
              When it is difficult to come to university due to a storm warning in your area or on your school route, yourabsence will be handled in accordance with authorized absence by notification.

( 2) Guidelines for Cancellation of classes due to suspension of public transportation services
Classes will be cancelled if all the sections of both lines listed below are shut down. (e.g. due to severe weather)• Kintetsu Railway Namba/Nara Line (Osaka-Namba~Kintetsu Nara)• West Japan Railway Yamatoji Line (JR-Namba~Kamo)
If the suspension is lifted, please follow the guidlines as below:
Suspension Lifted
By 7:00 am
By 11:00 am
Any time after 11:00 am

Classes
No cancellation
Only afternoon classes are held.
No classes*If you find it difficult to go to university due to the condition of your neighborhood or commutation route, please stayhome, and inform the Educational Affairs Division staff of the situation at your earliest convenience.
Please note that on-demand classes will not be cancelled regardless of bad weather or suspension of public
transportation. However, if there is a power outage over wide area due to a natural disaster for example, the university will
respond to the situation accordingly.

5. Restrictions on campus entry
In principle no one is allowed to enter campus (Kitauoya-Nishimachi, Nara) on the following days unless you are either an
examinee or a staff member of NWU.
• The Common Test for University Admissions(The first Saturday and Sunday after January 12 every year)• NWU entrance exams for undergraduate students(Usually February 25 and March 12 every year)－2－Residency Procedures
1. Status of Residence
All foreign nationals who study at Japanese universities (including graduate schools) or other educational institutions are
required to obtain “Student” status.
If you have a different status at the time of enrollment at Nara Women’s University, you must contact the International
Students Section of the International Division, as you need to change it to “Student” status at the Regional Immigration
Bureau as soon as possible.
Please notify the International Students Section of the International Division as soon as you change the status of yourresidence card.

2. Procedures of Residency Management
When international students with “Student” status enter Japan, they will receive “residence card” atpassport control at an airport.
Their resident status can be revoked if they do not commit themselves to activities relevant to theirstatus for more than three months without a valid reason.
(1) New students
You must register your address at a local city hall with your residence card within 14 days of securing a place to live inJapan. The address will be written on your residence card accordingly.
within 14 days of securing aplace to live in Japan

Please submit the copy of yournew residence card

register your address
at a local city hall

New address will be written on
your residence card

Requirements☑residence card
☑passport
After you’ve completed the registration of your address, you will receive “My Number” that has 12 digits. This is allocatedto you, and a card with your number will be posted to you by registered mail. Make sure to keep it safe, and do notdisclose it to anyone as it may lead to abuse and misuse of personal information.

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( 2) Moving in / out
When you move house, you must submit the notification for moving out with your residence card to the local city hallof your previous residence to receive “Certificate of moving out”. Next, take the similar procedure for moving in with thecertificate and your residence card to the local city hall of your new residence within 14 days of moving into the newresidence. Regarding the procedure of moving house, please check Page 19.
<Before moving>
Receive “Certificate of moving out” at the local city
hall of your previous residence.

<After moving>
Within 14 days of moving into the new residence, takethe procedure for moving in at the local city hall of yournew residence.

Requirements☑Certificate ofmoving out☑residence card

New address will be written on your residence card.

Please submit the
copy of your new
residence card.

( 3 ) Application for other changes
Changes on your residence card (e.g. name and nationality) must be notified to the Immigration Office within 14 daysof the change. Only when you apply for an extension of the period of stay, you are permitted to include the Chinesecharacters of your name on the residence card for free.

3. Carrying your Residence Card at all times
You must carry your residence card with you at all times, and present it to the police, immigration officers or other officials
upon request.

4. Extension of Period of Stay
If you wish to stay in Japan longer than your permitted period, you need to apply for extension before your current
residence status expires.
NB: *During a leave of absence from NWU, extension of period of stay is not permitted.
*You cannot apply for extension of stay after the expiration date.
Application at

Regional Immigration Bureau

Application Period

three months prior to expiration dateRequired Documents1) Application form for Extension of Period of Stay, applicant’s part (available at theInternational Division)2) Application form for Extension of Period of Stay, organization’s part (issued at theInternational Division)3) C ertificate of Enrollment (Issued by automatic certificate machines or at the
Educational Affairs Division)4) Transcript (For regular students. Issued by automatic certificate machines or at the
Educational Affairs Division)5) R esearch Statement (For Research Students and a few regular students, theiracademic advisors will prepare this for them.)
6) Documents that prove financial ability to cover living expenses
7) Passport
8) Residence Card9) ￥4,000 revenue stamp (available at a post office)ed
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5. Temporary Leave and Re-entry
When you leave Japan (e.g. going home or traveling abroad), you need to obtain Re-entry permit or Special re-entry permit
prior to your departure.
Do you plan to return home in a year?
YES

NO

Special re-entry permit

Re-entry permit

Special re-entry permit

Re-entry permit

At your departing airport, tick the box
for “I am leaving Japan temporarily andwill return.” on Embarkation Card forReentrant, and show it together withyour passport and residence card to the
Immigration officer.

Prior to departure, you have to get the permit at Immigration
Bureau of Japan.

Required
documents• Embarkation Card for Reentrant• Passport• Residence card

• A pplication form for re-entry permit (available at the
Immigration Office)• Passport• Residence card
• Student ID card• H andling charge(revenue stamp)(￥3,000 for one time/￥6,000 for multiple re-entry)

NB• Y ou should return in a year from yourdepar ture date. If your remaining
period is less than a year, you need tocome back to Japan within this period.
• Y ou should return within a permitted
period, and you can’t extend the valid
period from abroad.

If you do not re-enter Japan within the valid period of there-entry permit, the permit will become invalid.

Timing andplace ofprocedure*If you intend to leave Japan temporarily for home or travel, make sure to consult with your academic advisor and to
submit a “Notification of Temporary Leave” to the International Division prior to your departure.

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6. Work Permit for Part-time Jobs
Since your status of residence is “Student”, you are not permitted to work or receive monetary compensation. However,students who are under extenuating circumstances will be able to obtain a work permit that allows them to engage in a parttime job. Note that those who work without work permit will be imposed or deported from Japan.
● How to apply for work permit
1. Receive application documents at the International Division.

2. Fill in the documents, and submit them to the International Division. They will check them for you.

3. Visit the Immigration Office with the documents. When you get the permit, you will see “work permit” stamp on
the back of your residence card.
With work permit, you can engage in a part-time job up to 28 hours per week.
Note that during long holidays, you can work up to 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week.
NB*Permission rules require that you should place high priority on your study and research while engaging a part-time job.
*Do not engage yourself in jobs such as doing dishes or cleaning in working places related to entertainment andamusement industries (e.g. establishments such as bars, cabarets, pachinko parlors or mah-jongg clubs).
*You are not allowed to work during a long term absence from the university.
If you have any worries or concerns regarding your part-time job, please consult with your academic advisor or the staff at
the International Division.

7. Family Members’ Coming to Live in Japan
There are very few rental properties available in the vicinity of the university for your family to move in. Therefore, you
should carefully consider inviting your family members to live in Japan.
Concerning visas for your family, they can apply at the Japanese Embassy in your home country. You should prepare for
their applications by yourself.

8. Leave of Absence / Dropout / Expelled from the University
If international students with “Student” status take a leave of absence or leave NWU, they cannot reside in Japan. They
must apply for appropriate residence status, or leave Japan immediately.
Consult with the staff at the International Division before you decide to take a leave of absenceor to drop out!

9. Changing the Status of Residence
If you wish to change your status of residence due to special circumstances while in school, please consult with the staff at
the International Students Section of the International Division beforehand.
After graduation or finishing courses at NWU, you need to change your status of residence according to your situation.
Please note that it is illegal to overstay with your “Student” status visa even if the residence period is still valid
after your study abroad period ends.
Consult with the staff at the International Division before you decide to change your status ofresidence!

－6－10. Immigration Office
Nara Branch Office of the Osaka Regional Immigration Bureau
Nara Dai 2 Homu Sogo Chosha, 3-4-1, Higashikidera-cho, Nara city, 630-8305
TEL: 0742-23-6501
FAX: 0742-23-6602
Website: http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/
Services: Permission to acquire or change status of residence / Extension of period of stay /Reentry permits / Consultation regarding residence procedures
Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00—12:00, 13:00—16:00(Saturdays, Sundays and National holidays are closed)[Access] From Kintetsu Nara Station--Board the City Loop line Bus number 2 and alight at the Takabatake bus stop. It is a 5-minute walk from there.
--Take buses bound for Yamamura-cho or Fujiwara-dai and get off at the Takabatake-jutaku bus stop.
It is a 3-minute walk from there.

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School Life
1. RulesStudents can refer rules related to study and research in “Campus Life”.

2. Means of notification and contact to students
NWU uses the following means of notification and contact to international students:• Bulletin board location: o utside the International Division, eastside of outside the Academic Information Center, at
Educational Affairs Division, at Student Support Division and at each department / faculty• Via email or phone calls• Nara Women’s University website: http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/nwu/en/index.html
• Website for international students: http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/iec/int/ja/index.html
• Sakura Renrakumou (Safety confirmation system): T his provides students safety confirmation and other important
notices in case of emergency (e.g. earthquake, storm or othernatural disasters). Students need to register this system as soon
as they receive a notice of registration.

3. Student Identification Card
The Educational Affairs Division issues Student ID cards upon admission.
International students are required to carry their cards with them all the time.

4. Confirmation of enrollment
International students are required to give their monthly signature on theregistration book at the International Division with their residence cards.
This confirmation enables us to make sure that they receive appropriate
assistance and support.

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Please come and say“I’ve come by for monthly
signature.” at International
Division Office.

5. Certificates
Certificates are issued either by the automatic certificates machines located on the 2nd Floor of Graduate School F Hall orat the relevant divisions. Note that you may have to wait for a few days to receive certain certificates.

Certificates

Automatic
certificates machines(2nd Floor, Graduate
School F Hall)At the relevant
divisionsCertificate of Enrollment(Only for regular students)

〇

〇

Notes

×

〇

〇
(Only for regularstudents)〇〇〇

Available after April of the final year at
NWU

〇

〇

• N
 ot available for Doctoral students• Available after April of students’ final
year at NWU〇

×Available only 30 per s tudent for
academic year

Certificate of Commutation

×〇Certificate of Health Check(Only for regular students)〇

×Certificate of Registration
Transcript
Certificate of Scheduled
Graduation(Only for regular students)
Certificate of ScheduledCompletion(Only for regular students)
Student Discount Certificate(Only for regular students)(for discount rate forstudents’ season ticket)

Available in late May to those who take
Health Check at NWU

NB:*Certificates in English is only available at the relevant department.
*For Certificate of Japanese Government Scholarship Students or Certificate of Scholarship Students, please go ask at
the International Division.
● The date of issue• Automatic certificate machines
They operates during office hours for the Educational Affairs Division.
• At the relevant departmentsIt will take about more than three working days to issue for Japanese Certificates, and about more than ten
working days for English ones from the day of request.
S tudents can get their Certificate of Commutation within the day when they apply.

6. Notifications(1) Temporary Leave or Trip Abroad
When you temporarily leave Japan to return to your home country or travel abroad, you need to submit “Notification of
Temporary Leave” to the International Students Section of the International Division prior to your departure. You also needto contact your academic advisor. When you leave Japan for more than one year, make sure to receive a re-entry permit (seepage 5) at the immigration office.
( 2) Change of Contact Information
If your contact information such as address or phone number changes, you need to notify the International Students
Section, the Educational Affairs Division and your academic advisor.

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7. Academic Information Center (Library)・Information Technology Center
You need a Student ID Card to use Academic Information Center. Swipe your ID card through a bar-code reader at theentrance.
Books and documents in the center are available for lending and reading. Please ask for more information at the Service
Desk.
Information Technology Center operates and manages the information network on campus and Room for Information
Processing Education which provides an environment where students can use information equipment and the network for
self-study.
Please check the website of Information Technology Center regularly for the latest information on network-related services.
Please check the website below about other services.
Academic Information Center (Library) : https://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/aic /index_eng.html
Information Technology Center : https://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/itc/● Opening Hours of Academic Information Center (Library)Mon - Fri

Sat

Sun

During Semester

9:00 ~ 21:00

10:00 ~ 17:00

13:00 ~ 17:00

During the spring and summer vacation

9:00 ~ 17:00

10:00 ~ 17:00● Opening Hours of Information Technology Center : 9:00 ~ 17:00 (Mon-Fri)<Centers Closings>• National holidays *Substitute holidays are included.
• During summer closings of all university offices• Year- end and New Year holidays• The day of the Common Test for University Admissions• The day of individual academic achievement tests (the entrance examination)• Sundays during end-of-year holidays, summer holidays and spring holidays
Temporary closings and changes of opening hours will be announced on the bulletin board at the center and theirwebsite.

8. Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
The following clubs are available on campus. They provide a wonderful opportunity for you to communicate with Japanese
students. If you find any group interesting, please contact them.

Athletic Clubs

Cultural Clubs

Music
Other

Aikido Club, Ice Skating Club, Balloon Club, Orienteering Club, Japanese Archery Club,
Kendo Club, Tennis Club, Soccer Club, Swimming Club, Ski Club, Soft Tennis Club,
Table Tennis Club, Naginata (Fauchard) Club, Basketball Club, Badminton Club, Volleyball Club,
PA☆BO, Handball Club, Dance Club, Modern Dance Club, Lacrosse Club, Track and Field Club
E.S.S. (English Speaking Society), Drama Club, Flower Arrangement Club,
Competition-style Karuta (card game), Antique Study Club, Narajo Ohisama Shokudo,
Tea Ceremony Club, Photography Club, Calligraphy Club, Astronomy Club,
Braille Translation Club, Nara Colle, Art Club, Literary Club, B-naRadio, Comic Study Club,
Wakatake Volunteer Club (aids disabled children), Social Science Study ClubMusic Club, Symphony Orchestra Club, Guitar and Mandolin Club, Light Music Club, Jazz Club,Wind Instruments Music Club, Koto (Japanese harp) Club, Noh Drama Club, Piano-Forte Club
Annual University Festival Committee－ 10 －

9. Events for International Students
NWU holds Orientation for
new international students.
They will receive important
notices on this occasion.
Orientation for
new international
students

International students are welcome
to join Speech Contest. It is a great
opportunity for them to showcase
their proficiency in Japanese.
Japanese SpeechContest byInternational

1stSemester

April

May

June

July

AugustSeptember

2nd
SemesterOctoberNovember

DecemberJanuary

February

March

Orientation for
new international
students

KOTOSAI(University Festival)

Workshop on
Life Safety
by NaraPrefectural Police

Nara Prefectural Police will give us aworkshop on awareness of security
problems and safety measures in daily life.

Various events will be held for international students. Announcements will be put on the bulletin board and the website.

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Support System for International Students
1. Academic Advisors
At NWU, we give various supports to international students so that they can enjoy a full NWU experience during their timewith us.
If you have any concerns or worries no matter what, go and seek help at the relevant division or your academic
advisor.

《Academic advisor》
They are assigned to allinternational students, and givethem academic support andadvice. You can also consult
with them about non-academic
subjects.

《International Exchange Center》
Please come over if you haveany questions, concerns or needhelp regarding study abroad andexchange programs.

《Japanese language classes》
All international students cantake Japanese language classes.

《Japanese volunteer students》
International students can learn
Japanese with them.

《Tutorial system》
NWU students will be yourtutor to help you settle intoa NWU life.

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2. Divisions and sections for international students
NB: They are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays.

<International Division>• Location: 1st Floor, Integrated Projects Research Center N Hall (Faculty of Letters)• Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30~12:00 / 13:00~17:15• Contact: ryugakusei@cc.nara-wu.ac.jp
International Exchange Section: 0742-20-3747
International Students Section: 0742-20-3240【International Exchange Section】【International Students Section】• Application for a room at both dormitories• Assist international students to apply for their• R ecruiting students for international exchange
status of residence for renewal and work permit
volunteers• Application for scholarships• Application for NWU Guarantor System for Room • S
 upport Japanese Government Scholarship
Rental for international students
students• Information about study abroad and exchange
programs<International Exchange Center>• Location: 1st Floor, Integrated Projects Research Center N Hall (Faculty of Letters)• Office hours: Mon-Fri 10:00~17:00• Contact: iec@cc.nara-wu.ac.jp / 0742-20-3736• Give support for study, worries or concerns in their daily life
• Provide information about study abroad, and give assistance of the application process*Come and visit IEC whenever you have any worries or concerns. They are happy to help.

<Educational Affairs Division>• Location: 2nd Floor, Graduate School F Hall
• Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30~18:00 / (During holidays)Mon-Fri 8:30~17:15• Contact: gakumuka@cc.nara-wu.ac.jp
Faculty of Letters Section: 0742-20-3328
Faculty of Science Section: 0742-20-3257
Faculty of Human Life and Environment Section: 0742-20-3498
Faculty of Engineering Section: 0742-20-3581
Graduate School Section: 0742-20-3063• Formalities regarding admission, graduation, dropout, transfer, leave of absence, and return to school• Courses and credits• Thesis evaluation• Issuance of certificates (e.g. transcripts, credits, enrollments and others) and Student ID card
• Notification of personal changes (e.g. address, guarantor and others) and absence reports－ 13 －

<Student Support Division>• Location: 1st Floor, Graduate School F Hall
• Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30~18:00 / (During holidays)Mon-Fri 8:30~17:15• Contact: gakusei@jimu.nara-wu.ac.jp
Student Welfare Section: 0742-20-3244 / Financial Aid Section: 0742-20-3258
Job Hunting Support Section: 0742-20-3270【Student Welfare Section】【Financial Aid Section】【Job Hunting Support Section】• D
 ormitories and lodgings for• Scholarships• J ob information, workshop andJapanese students• E xemption of tuition or
seminars• Compulsory insurance
entrance fees
• Information on part-time jobs
• Extracurricular activities<Entrance Examination Division>• Location: 1st Floor, Graduate School F Hall
• Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30~12:00 / 13:00~17:15• Contact: nyusika@jimu.nara-wu.ac.jp / 0742-20-3018• Recruitment of new students and conduct of entrance examinations<University guardroom>• Location: Next to the Main Gate
• Office hours: 24/7
• Contact: 0742-20-3214• At night and on holidays, you can contact there.

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Tuition and Other School Expenses
1. Entrance Examination Fee, Entrance Fee, and Tuition
Entrance examination fee must be paid before you submit an admission application form. Those who are accepted by
the university need to pay the entrance fee by the due date. The payment can be made by the NWU payment slip at Japan
Post Bank. Tuition is payable in two installments at the beginning of each semester. Please check a table below for fees forrespective categories, FY 2022.
If you are an exchange student accepted under an academic exchange agreement between Nara Women’s University andyour home university, you are not required to pay any of these fees. If you are a Japanese Government Scholarship Student,
you are eligible for a tuition waiver and possibly for other fees.
TuitionEntrance Fee

Undergraduate course

Status￥535,800/year￥282,000

Entrance Examination Fee￥17,000

Graduate course￥535,800/year￥282,000￥30,000

Research Student￥29,700 /month￥84,600￥9,8002. Exemptions of Entrance Fee and Tuition Fee
NWU offers an entrance fee (total / half) exemption system for those who are deemed to have excellent academic
achievement with financial difficulties in paying an entrance fee.
Please contact Financial Aid Section of Student Support Division for more details.

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Main Scholarship Foundation List (academic year 2022)
Information on scholarships offered each year is as follows.
Scholarship / Source

Qualifications

Amount of
S chola r ship p e rmonth (yen)

Grant
PeriodApplication• Those students who score more than 170 on theJapanese Language Proficiency Test (N1 grade) the
previous July or December. (A minimum score of 100 is
JEES Scholarship

required for those who do not speak Chinese or Korean as

50,000their native language)

Maximum
2 yearFebruary～
April• Regular undergraduate or graduate courses student
who wish to become a Japanese teacher .
[Undergraduate]
25,000
The Korean ScholarshipFoundation• Private-expense international students who are Koreannationals registered in regular undergraduate or graduate
courses[Master]

February
1 year～April

1 yearApril

40,0001 yearApril

2,000,000 / year

1 year

40,000[Doctoral]
70,000• Private-expense International students who are
The Japan Student
Services Organization
Honors Scholarshipfor Privately-Financed
International Students

receiving a monthly allowance of less than 90,000[Undergraduate]• Undergraduate students who registered as a regularstudent at the time of April.

[Undergraduate]
48,000[Graduate][Graduate]• Students registered as a regular graduate student or

48,000Research Student as of April.
Nara Women’s University
NadeshikoFund
Scholarship for• Private-expense international students

International Students
CWAJ
Graduate Scholarship for
Non-Japanese Women
to Study in Japan• Regular graduate students with a certain level of English
ability

July• Not receiving other scholarships of 1,500,000 yen peryear or more during the period of grant～
October• Have never been granted by CWAJ
[Master]
144,000[Doctoral]

1~3 years. It• Private-expense students from Taiwan

145,000

depends onInterchange Association,• Registered or accepted as a regular graduate student(For additional

which year ofJapan Scholarshipas of April 1 in the grant year.

stipend forthe course you• Under 35 years old at the time of grant

designated area,

are in when you

tuition and travel

are registered.

August～October

expense for
returning home)
At the time of grant, students must be:-3rd or 4th year of undergraduate course-1st or 2nd year of master’s course
Rotary Yoneyama
Memorial Foundation-2nd or 3rd year of doctoral course• Under 45 years old• Have never been granted by Rotary Yoneyama
Memorial Foundation[Undergraduate]
100,000

August2 years[Graduate]～
September

140,000• Not in receipt of other scholarships• At the time of application, students must be registeredin undergraduate or graduate courses
Heiwa Nakajima
Foundation• At the time of grant, students must be registered or
accepted in undergraduate or graduate courses as aregular student• Not receiving other scholarships of 30,000 yen or more
per month－ 16 －

August100,000

1 year～
September

Scholarship / Source

Qualifications

Amount of
S chola r ship p e rmonth (yen)

Grant
PeriodApplication• Private-expense international students from Southeast
Asian countries*• Registered for 1 year or more in undergraduate course
or graduate course in Nara Women’s University
Sahokai Scholarship*After third year of undergraduate course• Have never received Sahokai Scholarship

100,000 / year

October(one-off)*Southeast Asian countries include Vietnam, Laos,
Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore,
Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines and East TimorNITORI International
Scholarship Foundation

At the time of grant, students must be:-1st ,2nd, 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate course-1st or 2nd year of master’s course• Private-expense international students from Asia except

Kyoritsu International

for Japan

Foundation Scholarship• At the time of grant, students must have more than 1
year to complete the course

Maximum
80,0001 year100,000
orAll yearNovember
1 year

60,000～December• Private-expense international students from East orSoutheast Asian countries*• Registered or accepted in master’s or doctoral courses• Graduate 3rd year of doctoral course and still enrolled
Iwatani International
Scholarshipfor degree• Major in a field of natural sciences

150,000• Under 30 years old for master’s students, and 35 forMaximum for 2
years

November～
Decemberdoctoral students at in April of grant year
*East or Southeast Asian countries include China, Korea,
Mongolia, Taiwan, Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, Laos,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam• Private-expense international students from Southeast
Asian countries*
At the time of grant, students must be;-3rd year undergraduate students
SGH Foundation
Scholarship-1st year master’s students-Under 27 years old for undergraduate students and 35

120,000

2 years

Februaryfor graduate students (as of April 1)-Enrolled at the university as of April*Southeast Asian countries include Philippines, Indonesia,
Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar,
Laos and Cambodia★ Other Scholarships
Announcements for scholarships are posted on the bulletin board outside the International Division. We recommendthat international students check them on a regular basis. Occasionaly, we send scholarship information via email. For
details, please ask at the International Students Section of the International Division.

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Housing
1. International House and International Student HouseInternational House and International Student House are university-owned dormitories and available to international
students. They can move in only either in April or in October.
NB: If there are no rooms available, no annoucement will be made for the dormitory application.
(1) International House (Address: Kitakouji-cho Kanyuchi, Nara city, 630-8252)
The International House is available to foreign researchers, international students (except private-expense ResearchStudents) and Japanese students of master’s course (6 rooms). The residency period is less than 18 months, and it can beextended up to 6 months by residents’ request.
   Fees (For international students)
Cleaning fee and Utility
fee for moving out(Payment in advance)
Rent

Single Room

Couple’s Room

Family Room

20,000 yen

30,000 yen

40,000 yen

5,900 yen/month

11,900 yen/month

14,200 yen/month*In addition to the above fees, utility bills for your own room and the common area will be charged every month.
Cleaning fee and Utility fee are required only upon moving-in.
( 2) International Student House (Address: Handayokomachi 14, Nara city, 630-8284)
International Student House is a dormitory for both Japanese and international students (except private-expense
Research Students). The residency period is less than two years.
   Fees
Rent
Common utility fee
Cleaning fee

Single Room
4,700 yen/monthapprox 7,500 yen/month
About 18,000 yen*Students need to pay monthly electricity bill for their rooms.
A cleaning fee is required upon moving out. Please note that this may be over 18,000 yen depending on the condition of
the room.
**Students must open a bank account at the Japan Post Bank and submit “Direct debit application form” to the office ofInternational Student House. (Please refer Page 26 for opening a bank account.)① Students will receive the form at the International Division.
② Fill it in with the same seal as you used for opening bank accounts. (Or signing the forms accordingly.)③W
 ith ID (passport or residence card) and the form, go and ask a clerk at JP Bank for the stamp showing the bank’s
approval.
④ Submit the form to the office of International Student House.
( 3 ) Application procedure
Announcement for dormitory application is made twice a year, which is around December/January and June/July. The
details are available at the International Exchange Section of the International Division. Please note that applications are
subject to selection process, and not all of them may be successful.
If there are no rooms available, we will make no announcement of the dormitory application.
(4 ) Internet Connection
At both dormitories, students need to pay for internet service, which offer either wired pan or wireless plan. They canapply for either plans after they move in.
For further details, please contact the International Exchange Section of the International Division－ 18 －

2. Rental properties (apartment/flat or houses)
Note that rental properties in Japan are usually unfurnished. When you find a room, contact a real estate agent who deals
with the property. It is a good idea to bring a Japanese friend when you visit them. Agents will make a rental contract withyou on behalf of landlords. Before you sign a contract, be sure to understand the fees involved, such as Rei-kin (key-money),
Shiki-kin (deposit), agent commission and rent.
The Student Support Division located on the 1st floor of Building F will give you more information about rental properties
upon request.

3. Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan,
Nara Women’s University Guarantor System for Room Rental for International Students“Nara Women’s University Guarantor System for Room Rental for International Students” is that the university may become
guarantor to an international student when she or he concludes a contract for room rental. This system will work as long as a
student obtains the “Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan”, and her/his landlord must
understand and agree with this system.
More details are available at the International Exchange Section of the International Division.
This system is a combination of the overseas travel insurance with the guarantor compensation fund and available only forinternational students who have the “Student” status visa.
The premium to be borne and the compensation guidelines are as follows:
Type

Eligible forCompensation

Overseas Travel
Insurance

International
Students

Guarantors’
Protection Fund

Guarantor

1 year (A course)

Coverage① Indemnity
liability②R esidual
disability /injury③G uarantor
compensation

Premium

2 years (B course)

50 million yen limit

50 million yen limit

2.4 million yen limit

2.4 million yen limit

300 thousand yen limit

300 thousand yen limit

4,000 yen(insurance premium 2,500yen+ fee for fund 1,500yen)

8,000 yen(insurance premium 5,000yen+fee for fund 3,000yen)

4. Moving
When you move house, make sure to check the followings:
One or two months before
moving-out date

• Inform the landlord of your moving-out and schedule

When you decide yourmoving-out date(Available within one month
before moving-out date)• G
 o to your local city hall with your passport and residence card, and let them know
about your moving-out to receive “Moving-out certificate”.
• M ake sure to ask the staff about how to return your National Insurance Card.

A few days prior to yourmoving-out day• Inform your utility companies of your moving-out.
• S ubmit the change of address notification to the nearest post office. They will
forward your mail to your new address for one year for free as long as it’s in Japan.

Within 14 days of movinginto your new place• S ubmit “Moving-out certificate” with passport and residence card to a city hall of
your new residence.
• Ask the staff about how to receive a new National Insurance Card.
• Inform your bank, post office, the International Division and Educational Affairs
Division of your new address.

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Health Management
1. National Health Insurance System
National Health Insurance System enables us to receive medical treatments with relatively reasonable cost.
International students with “Student” status in Japan are required to join this system so that they will bear only 30% of their
medical expenses.
National Health Insurance Division at your local city hall
Where to apply
Required documents Residence card and passport→Y ou will receive “National Health Insurance” card upon application. (If not, ask the staff.) Make sure to take your card withyou whenever you receive medical treatment.
Note that you need to make a monthly payment. However, you can apply for 60% discount of the payment if you show themthat you had no income or below a certain income made in Japan in the previous year. Please ask the staff for more details.
Also, if you find your medical expenses quite expensive, ask the staff about High-Cost Medical Expense Benefit.
When you go back to your home country after your study in Japan, make sure to return your insurance card and settle any
outstanding fees at your local city hall prior to your departure.

2. Other types of insurance
International students must apply for and purchase the following types of insurance. More detailed information can beprovided at the Student Welfare Section of the Student Support Division.
(1) P ersonal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research [Additional coverage for commuting
accidents] (Gakkensai )This insurance covers expenses for international students who sustain an injury during their regular work, extra-curricular
activities and the commute between their home and NWU according to the number of days of treatment.
( 2) L iability Insurance coupled with “Gakkensai ” (Futaibaiseki ) [A course: Liability Insurance for Students Pursuing Education
and Research (Gakkenbai )]This insurance will provide compensation for damages that occur when international students injure another person or
destroy someone else’s property during classes, at school events or during their travels.
Visit the following website for details:• Life at NWU_ Health Management:
http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/iec/int/en/life/health/index.html• Website for Japan Educational Exchange Services(Japanese only):
Non MEXT Scholarship
http://www.jees.or.jp/gakkensai/index.htm
student can take out thisinsurance.
MEXT Scholarship students and exchange students must take out additional
Please consult with theinsurance “Comprehensive Insurance for Students Lives”.
staff at the International
The International Students Section of the International Division will give these
Division.
students more details accordingly.

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3. Health Care Center
Health Care Center helps students maintain and improve their mental and physical health with regular checkup andconsultation, and give them first-aid treatment for injury or sudden illness on campus.
Opening hours: from 9 to 17, Monday through Friday.
Call Emergency Relief Center in Nara when you are unsure about calling an ambulance or going to a clinic outside the above
hours. They are available on 24/7.
Emergency Relief Center in Nara: #7119 or 0744-20-0119

4. Hospitals and Clinics around the University
Institution

TEL

Services
Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurosurgery,
Orthopedics, others
General Medical Department, Internal Medicine, Surgery,
Gynecology, Orthopedics, others
Internal Medicine, Respiratory department,
Allergy, Gastrointestinal department,
Medical checkup (at your own expense)

Sawai Hospital

0742-23-3086

Nara City Hospital

0742-24-1251

Sano Clinic*Available in English

0742-22-3277

Matsukura Hospital

0742-26-6941

Sanjodori Orthopedics Clinic

0742-93-6618

Orthopedics

Takai Ladies Clinic

0742-26-0551

Gynecology

Iida Dermatology

0742-23-0701

Dermatology

Ishizaki Eye Clinic

0742-26-2091

Ophthalmological clinic

Tamaki Otolaryngology

0742-26-6587

Otolaryngology

JR Nara Station Dental Clinic

0742-22-4182

Dentistry

Tomimori Dental Clinic

0742-22-3332

Nara City Emergency Clinic

0742-34-1228

Nara City Emergency Dental Clinic

0742-33-4182

Orthopedics

Dentistry
Internal Medicine,
Weekdays Night: 21:00 ~ 5:30
Saturday: 14:30 ~ 18:30, 21:30 ~ 5:30
Holiday: 9:30 ~ 18:30, 21:30 ~ 5:30
Dentistry
Holiday: 9:30 ~ 11:30, 13:00 ~ 15:30

 heck surgery hours before your visit.
※ C

5. A First-aid Kit
We recommend you to have a first-aid kit in your room.
   ● Thermometer, band-aid (plaster), cooling sheet, cold compress etc.
   ● painkiller (e.g. paracetamol), stomach medication
   ● sports drink, Oral Rehydration Solution, pre-packed food (e.g. rice porridge)

6. Regular Health Checkup (except for Non-regular students)
Students take health checkup in every April.
More details will be available on the website (http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/hoken/index.html) and bulletin board accordingly.
The health check items include height and weight measurement, urinalysis, visual acuity test, hearing test (conversation
method), chest X-ray film and medical examination. The results can be issued as “health checkup certificate” by automatic
issuing machine.

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7. Tuberculosis (TB)
TB is an infectious disease. When you have prolonged cough, please consult a medical institution immediately. If you also
have a slight fever and night sweats with such cough, go see a doctor without delay.
More detailed information can be found by the following site:<Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health Multilingual movie about tuberculosis YouTube>
http://www.fukushihoken.metro.tokyo.jp/iryo/kansen/kekkaku/videomaterial.html

   ● About TB● TB Control

8. COVID-19
Check this website for detailed information on a regular basis.

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NWU
Health Care Center

Daily Life
1. In Case of Emergency(1) Contact Numbers
Crime or traffic accident: Call the Police Station (Call 110)
Fire, serious injury or sudden illness: Call the Fire Department (Call 119)( 2) Ambulance
Although ambulance is a 24-hour free service, you will incur medical costs. Make sure to have your insurance card,
residence card and cash ready while you are waiting for ambulance.
An ambulance will come with a red rotating light and a siren. Go outside to make your presence known.
Note that you can ask for an ambulance only in case of an emergency. Please go to the nearby hospital by public
transportation or taxi, when you are not seriously injured.
( 3 ) If you are involved in an emergency situation, please report to the International Students Section and academic advisor
as soon as possible. At night during on holidays, please contact the university guardroom.
International Students Section of International Division TEL: 0742-20-3240
University Guardroom
TEL: 0742-20-3214

2. FireIt is always a good idea to have proper fire safety knowledge.
For example, make sure to switch off the heating apparatus or gas tap when you go out or while you are sleeping. Just incase, try to check your evacuation route, where a fire extinguisher is placed and how to use one.
《How to respond to a fire》
Stay calm, and act as follows while securing your own safety:
Alert neighbors• S hout out “Fire!” to people nearby andcall 119 as soon as possible.

Put out a fire if possible• T ry to put out a fire if it is in the earlystage.
• O
 therwise, evacuate before a fire
reaches to the ceiling.

Evacuate as fast as you can!
• M ake sure to cover your mouth andnose with a wet cloth in a low posture.

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3. Earthquake
Japan is a country where earthquakes are a regular occurrence so that you should make a mental note of the followings:(1) Prepare for an earthquake:① Place large/tall furniture (e.g. bookshelf) secured to a wall, and do not store large/heavy things on a higher place.
② Have a fire extinguisher at your home if possible, or know where one is placed if you live in a dormitory.
③P
 repare your emergency goods(e.g. passport, residence card and insurance card) in a backpack in advance and be
ready to grab it at any time.
④ Join a local fire drill.
( 2) When an earthquake occurs:① Go under a table or a desk to secure a space.
 pen a window or a door to secure an exit route for prompt evacuation.
②O
Stay calm and do not panic to rush outside as you may sustain an injury by falling objects.
③ Turn off a main gas valve, and unplug electric appliances.
④ In case of fire, try to put out by a fire extinguisher.
⑤ Do not go near stone/ brick walls, gateposts, or very high buildings.
⑥ Try to get yourself updated with the latest news from reliable source.

4. Utilities
Utilities (electricity, gas and water) are usually not included in rent, and you need to sign a contract with them by yourself.
● Electricity
 Note that the voltage is 100V and the frequency is 60Hz in Nara (in Kansai region). Make sure to purchase appropriate
electric appliances.
● Gas
 Make sure to find appropriate gas appliances for your area. If you are unsure, seek advice from your gas supplier.
Contact information for utility companies are as follows:
When you move house, make sure to contact utility companies prior to your move-in/move-out.
Electricity : Kansai Electric Power Co., Nara brarch (TEL: 0800-77-8810) *Other companies are also available.
Water : Nara City Enterprise Bureau (TEL: 0742-34-5200)
Gas : O saka Gas Co., Customer’s Center, Living divison, Hokubu (North) Office (TEL: 0120-5-94817) *Other companies arealso available.

5. Payments for Utility Bills
The followings are the payment methods for utility bills.
(1) Automatic Transfer
Payments are withdrawn on a designated day from your account. For procedures, ask a teller at a bank or a post office.
( 2) Direct Payment
You make payments at the branch office of your utility company, at banks or at a post office.
( 3 ) Overdue bills
You need to pay overdue bills directly at the branch office of your utility company.
(4 ) When moving house
You can make payments on your moving day. Make sure to contact your utility companies in advance. When you movehouse in Japan, you can ask them to forward a final bill to your new address. Please contact them for details.

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6. Telephone(1) Cellular Phones
We recommend you to check plans and call charges at several telephone companies before you sign a contract.
Make sure to bring an ID (your passport, residence card or Student ID Card) when you make a contract.
( 2) Public Phones
You may find public phones in downtown areas.
Prepare 10 yen, 100 yen or a telephone card with you.
You can make international calls from public phones with “INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE” sign.
NWU has a public phone on the 1st floor at University Union.

7. Postal Service(1) Receiving Mail
Please note that your family or friends should send mails directly to you.
If you want to receive any mails at the university, you need to consult the International Students Section beforehand.
( 2) Sending Mails or Parcels
You can send letters, parcels or cash by post.
For details, ask the staff at a post office.
You can also send parcels by home delivery service. You can use this service at the Co-op (in University Union) andconvenience stores with a home delivery company sign.
*Sending letters or goods overseas
Please use the “International Mail My Page Service” to send EMS, international parcels or small packets.
For more detailed information, please refer to the following websites:
https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ead/index.html (Japanese)
https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ead/index_en.html (English)

8. JAPAN POST BANK (Post Office)
Post office gives many services such as mail delivery service, banking, insurance andutility payments.
● Opening hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (for most services on weekdays)
9:00 to 16:00 (for savings and insurance on weekdays)
NB: Check their website for opening hours and services, as they may vary in branches.

NWU has ATM on campus
located on west sideof the restaurant in theStudent Union.

You can find a few post offices around NWU, such as Nara Higashimuki Post Office ( ☎ 0742-26-3904) which is the closest
one, Nara Central Post Office or Horen Post Office.
When you move house, submit the change of address notification to the nearest post office. They will forward your mail toyour new address for one year for free as long as it’s in Japan.

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9. Bank Account
You may find it convenient to have a bank account for rent, utility payment, receipt for scholarship or part-time job.
Around NWU, there are JAPAN POST BANK (Post Office), Nanto Bank branch, Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ branch and SMBC
branch.
● To open a bank account:① Requirements:
Residence card, passport, Student ID card andseal if you have one.

NB: You may need to makean appointment with them.
For further information,
check the bank’s website.

We suggest that you
should check theirwebpage for detailed
information about therequired documents
prior to your visit.

② At a bank:With the above requirements, inquire about thenecessary procedures.
After opening an account, you may receive acash card on the same day, or they will send it byregistered mail in one to two weeks.

NB: Occasionally, it may take a few days to open a bank account.

10. Garbage
You must follow the basic rules for sorting and disposal of garbage accordingly.
Generally, they should be sorted out by their types: burnable, non-burnable, recyclable and oversized ones.
Collection days for each type differs. Check the schedule, or ask your neighbors if you are unsure.
For disposal of unused large size household electric appliances, you may have to pay for recycle service fee. Ask anelectric appliance shop if you are at all unsure.

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Leaving Japan
1. Application for certified documents
When you need certificates issued by NWU once you go back to your country, you may be asked to have them certified by
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan or Embassy of your country in Japan.
Make sure to confirm in advance whether the documents need to be certified, or inquire about the certification method to
the Consul General in your country.
In case that you need certificate of graduation and certificate of completion, you should make a request for issuance to
Educational Affair Division before your returning home.

2. To-do list before leaving Japan
Below are the reminders before you leave Japan☑Inform your academic advisor and the International Student Section of the day of yourdeparture and your contact details at home.
☑Inform your landlord of your moving-out schedule, and contact utility companies to stop andsettle any outstanding bills.
☑Return National Health Insurance card and notification card (My Number) to your city hall, andsettle outstanding insurance fee if any.
☑Cancel any contracts (e.g. phone, internet connection service, credit card) you’ve made inJapan.
☑Close your bank account.
☑Return your residence card at an airport upon departure.
*If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the staff of International Division.

3. Follow-up Services for Alumni(1) E-mail Newsletter (Narakara MM)
NWU International Exchange Center(IEC) distributes Narakara MM (e-mail newsletter) to international students via email
after their graduations or completions of their courses.
This service aims to help them to establish alumni associations in their local areas and a new platform for academic
exchange as well as to maintain and to develop the relationship with NWU.
Please refer to the following website for more information:
http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/iec/int/en/graduates/narakara/index.html (English)( 2) JASSO *Japan Student Services Organization① Research Guidance
JASSO dispatches professors who used to teach international students during their studies in Japan. They provide
research guidance after international students return to their home countries.
Ask at the International Exchange Section of the International Division for further information.
② Research Fellowship
JASSO provides airfare and a daily allowance for former international students when they visit Japan to conduct followup research up to 90 days. For this support, they are required to have stayed more than one yer in their home country after
their return.
Ask at the International Exchange Section of the International Division for details.
③ The Japan Alumni Global Network by JASSOThe Japan Alumni Global Network by JASSO provides the latest information on Japan, employment support information,
experiences stories and so on that are useful for international students who have studies in Japan. Check Facebook (Japan
Alumni Global Network) as follows:
https://www.facebook.com/jasso.japanalumniglobalnetwork－ 27 －

大学位置図発行 2023年4月1日発行
編集 奈良女子大学国際課
International Division of Nara Women’s University
April 1, 2023