Timeline

To study Japanese language only

START

Planning and information gathering

Clarify and concretize your goal for studying in Japan.
Confirm the language abilities required and costs for studies in Japan.
Learn more about
planning to study in Japan
1

From 10 months to 1 year prior to the start of your course

Request materials from Japanese language institutes

Request school information and application materials from several schools you are interested in. Confirm requirements for application.
2

Until 7 months prior

Choose a school

Select the school you wish to attend based on school information and other materials
Japanese Language Institutes
3

From 5 to 7 months prior

Apply

Send the application for admittance and other necessary documents to the school you wish to attend.
4

3 months prior

Admission acceptance letter

Receive admission acceptance letter.
Send money to pay for tuition fees, etc.
5

Immigration procedures

Receive your Certificate of Eligibility for a Status of Residence and apply for a visa.
Immigration Procedures
6

Prepare to study in Japan

Find a place to live.
Living Costs Accommodation
7

1 month prior

Make travel preparations and depart

Arrange for a plane ticket and travel insurance.
Arrive in Japan
8

Enrollment procedures
Japanese language
institute enrollment
9

April, July,
October or January

Start studying

One- or two-year course or One and-a-half-year course
GOAL!

Japanese language institute completion

To enter university or a professional training college after studying the Japanese language

START

Planning and information gathering

Clarify and concretize your goal for studying in Japan.
Confirm the language abilities required and costs for studies in Japan.
Learn more about
planning to study in Japan
1

From 10 months to 1 year prior to the start of your course

Request materials from Japanese language institutes

Request school information and application materials from several schools you are interested in. Confirm requirements for application.
2

Until 7 months prior

Choose a school

Select the school you wish to attend based on school information and other materials
Japanese Language Institutes Search for schools
3

From 5 to 7 months prior

Apply

Send the application for admittance and other necessary documents to the school you wish to attend.
4

3 months prior

Admission acceptance letter

Receive admission acceptance letter.
Send money to pay for tuition fees, etc.
5

Immigration procedures

Receive your Certificate of Eligibility for a Status of Residence and apply for a visa.
Immigration Procedures
6

Prepare to study in Japan

Find a place to live.
Living Costs Accommodation
7

1 month prior

Make travel preparations and depart

Arrange for a plane ticket and travel insurance.
Arrive in Japan
8

Enrollment procedures
Japanese language
institute enrollment
9

April, July,
October or January

Start studying

One- or two-year course or One and-a-half-year course
10

From 11 months to 1 year prior to the start of your course at University or professional Training College.

Request materials from university or
professional training college

Request school information and application materials from several schools you are interested in. Confirm application requirements.
11

Until 10 months prior

Choose a school

Select the school you wish to attend based on school information and other materials.
Search for a School
12

9 months prior

Apply for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and take necessary examination.

Apply for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU); take Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), TOEFL®, IELTS, TOEIC® (as necessary)
13

From 6 to 8 months prior

Apply

Send the application for admittance and other necessary documents to the school you wish to attend.
14

From 2 to 5 months prior

Take entrance examination

Get your documents screened, take the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), take the entrance examination of the school you wish to attend, etc.
15

3 months prior

Admission acceptance letter

Receive admission acceptance letter.
Send money to pay for tuition fees, etc.
16

Prepare to study at university or professional training college

Find a place to live.
Living Costs and Expenses Accommodation
17

Apply for extension of period of stay
18

Enrollment procedures
19

Japanese language institute completion
Continue your studies at a Japanese
university or a professional training college!
20

April / September or October

Start studying
GOAL!

Graduation

To enter a university or professional training college in Japan directly from your own country

START

Planning and information gathering

Clarify and concretize your goal for studying in Japan.
Confirm the language abilities required and costs for studies in Japan.
Learn more about
planning to study in Japan
1

From 11 months to 1 year prior to the start of your course at University or professional Training College.

Request materials from university or
professional training college

Request school information and application materials from several schools you are interested in. Confirm application requirements.
2

Until 10 months prior

Choose a school

Select the school you wish to attend based on school information and other materials.
Search for a School
3

9 months prior

Apply for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and take necessary examination.

Apply for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU); take Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), TOEFL®, IELTS, TOEIC® (as necessary)
4

From 6 to 8 months prior

Apply

Send the application for admittance and other necessary documents to the school you wish to attend.
5

From 2 to 5 months prior

Take entrance examination

Get your documents screened, take the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), take the entrance examination of the school you wish to attend, etc.
6

3 months prior

Admission acceptance letter

Receive admission acceptance letter.
Send money to pay for tuition fees, etc.
7

Immigration procedures

Receive your Certificate of Eligibility for a Status of Residence and apply for a visa.
Immigration Procedures
8

Prepare to study in Japan

Find a place to live.
Living Costs Accommodation
9

1 month prior

Make travel preparations and depart

Arrange for a plane ticket and travel insurance.
Arrive in Japan
10

Enrollment procedures
University or Professional Training College Enrollment
11

April / September or October

Start studying
GOAL!

Graduation

Government-approved information site

Flowchart

Timeline

Choose your plan

To study Japanese language only

To enter university or a professional training college after studying the Japanese language

To enter a university or professional training college in Japan directly from your own country