Application Guidelines
We offer two programs for international students to come and study at TUFS through Academic Exchange Agreements that we have established with numerous universities around the world .
1. Program Information
TUFS has prepared two categories of exchange student programs to choose from.
ISEPTUFS – Students can enroll in classes conducted in Japanese and English. The program requires students to receive 20 units of credits in order to finish the program within a full year.
Special Auditing Students – This program differs from ISEPTUFS program in that students can freely choose the classes they like. Since they will take undergraduate/graduate classes in Japanese, they will be required to have advanced Japanese language abilities in order to understand classes.
Please visit the web link below for more detailed information about the programs:
http://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/intlaffairs/exchange_in/program/
Deadline for October Entry ： March 31st
3. Schedule
Fall Semester (October) Entry
| Late December (previous year) | Start accepting the applications. TUFS will send the guidelines for applicants to our partner universities |
| March 31st | Deadline for applications |
| May – June | TUFS meeting The official decision on ISEP-TUFS acceptance will be made around mid-June |
| Late May | Screening meeting for JASSO scholarship program TUFS will nominate the selected students for JASSO |
| Early July | JASSO will announce the successful applicants to TUFS |
| Late July – Mid August | TUFS will receive the visa documents (Certificate of Eligibility) from Tokyo Immigration Bureau |
| Mid August – Late Augus | TUFS will send the acceptance letter and the visa documents (Certificate of Eligibility) to our partner universities. |
| September | The exchange students will apply for a visa and arrange airplane tickets after receiving the documents noted above.In addition,they will give the arrival information to TUFS. |
| End of September | Arrival in Japan (TUFS will inform the exchange students of the scheduled arrival dates.) |
4. Necessary Documents
1. Application form with photo attached (Fill in the On-line application form)
2. Study_Plan
3. Recommendation_Letter
4. Certificate_of_Health
5. Application for an on-campus dormitory room
6. Application for Certificate of Eligibility with photo attached (Fill in the On-line application form)
7. Certificate of Enrollment of the application for the JASSO Scholarship and Essay
8. Official academic record written in English or Japanese
9. A copy of English proficiency exam score report (Only ISEPTUFS program students; Native English Speakers do not need this item.)
10. A copy of Japanese Language Proficiency Test score report (Only Special Auditing Students)
11. A copy of their Passport
12. Official documents to show sufficient funds for studying in Japan such as; proof of scholarship, bank statement or income verification of the supporter
13. 3 extra photographs
14. ISEPTUFS_CHECKLIST or Special Auditing Students_CHECKLIST
5. Necessary language requirements:
ISEPTUFS Program: Since students take ISEP classes conducted in English, they need to have the appropriate English ability. The prospective students are required to submit any one of the following English ability test scores;
TOEFL (PBT530/CBT197/iBT71)
IELTS (6.0)
Cambridge CAE (Grade C)
Cambridge CPE (Grade C)
Sufficient Proof of Equivalent English Proficiency
Special Auditing Students: Since they will take undergraduate/graduate classes conducted in Japanese, they must have a high level of Japanese ability. The prospective students are required to demonstrate the Level N2 (Level N1 preferred) of Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
6. About scholarships
The Ministry of Education of Japan supports the Japan Students Service Organization (JASSO) Scholarship Program, which many international exchange students coming to TUFS receive each year. Students applying to either of our exchange programs are therefore asked to submit a Certificate of Enrollment Form for the JASSO Scholarship Program with their Application to TUFS. Basic information regarding the program is provided below.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Not currently hold Japanese citizenship.
2. Be enrolled in a regular degree program at a university that has concluded an Academic Exchange Agreement with TUFS.
3. Eligible for exchange study under the rules of their home university’s exchange program.
4. Be in good academic standing and posses good character.
5. Be motivated, with a clear plan of study, and a likelihood to benefit from studying in Japan.
6. Do not have the financial resources to study in Japan without the JASSO Scholarship.
7. Agree to resume their studies at their home university upon completion of their period of study in Japan.
8. Not be receiving any other public or private scholarships during their period of study in Japan.
9. Have not previously received this JASSO Scholarship.
7. Dormitory
Presently we have two dormitories on campus of the university. However, the possibility exists that students can not receive accommodation at these dormitories because of an increasing number of international students. Those who cannot be accommodated on campus will need to find and live in alternative apartments off campus. The average rent off campus per month is around 60,000~70,000 Yen. Please understand this fact beforehand.
For more information: go to the website http://e-apply.jp/shutsugan/c/tufs/listSelect?select_id=657137 or email us at studentaffairs@num.edu.mn or come to the Student Affairs Office in NUM building 1, room number 202.
