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    APPLICATION GUIDELINEEnglish Track Program :Undergraduate Degree StudentsSpring and Fall Semester 2015

    Tokyo International UniversityE-Track Of ce4-23-23 Takadanobaba, ShinjukuTokyo 169-0075, JAPAN

    TEL: +81-3-3362-9644FAX: +81-3-3362-9643Email: [email protected]

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    CONTENTS

    Page

    ADMISSION FLOW 1

    KEY DATES IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS 2

    NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ACCEPTED 3

    SELECTING A MAJOR 3

    APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY 3

    APPLICATION FEE 4

    SCREENING 5

    SCHOLARSHIP 5

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE 6

    APPLICATION DOCUMENTS 7

    ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES FOR ACCEPTED STUDENTS 10

    TUITION AND FEES 11

    VISA INFORMATION 12

    ACCOMMODATION 13

    COMPLIANCE WITH ACT ON PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION 14

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 14

    APPLICATION DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST 17

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    1. Con rm application eligibility.

    Prepare application documents before the application period starts.

    2. Online application

    Go to tiu.applyjapan.com

    Register ID and password. Fill in all required information and complete payment of

    the application fee using Online Application System during the application period.

    3. Submit all required documents by application due date.

    4. Screening result announcement

    Result is announced on E-track homepage.

    http://www.tiu.ac.jp/english/etrack/

    A letter of acceptance, Enrollment Packet and the result of tuition reduction

    scholarship will be sent to successful applicants.

    5. Enrollment procedure

    Payment of enrollment fee Submit matriculation documents to TIU (including Certi cate of Eligibility* required

    documents).*A certi cate necessary for international students who apply from overseas to acquire a student visa in

    Japan.

    6. Application for Certi cate of Eligibility submitted to the Immigration Bureau of Japan

    by TIU.

    7. Issuance of Certi cate of Eligibility by the Immigration Bureau of Japan.

    TIU will send the following documents to admitted applicants:

    Notice of Admission

    Certi cate of Eligibility

    Admitted applicants apply for a student visa at local Japanese embassy/consulate.

    8. Arrival in Japan before semester starts.

    ADMISSION FLOW

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    For Spring 2015 Intake Enrollment: early April, 2015

    Application PeriodsAnnouncement

    of Results

    Enrollment Procedures

    Payment of Enrollment Fee /

    Submission ofVISA-relatedDocuments

    Payment of Tuition andFees

    For ALL Applicants : Both Residing in and outside Japan

    1August 29

    - September 122014

    September 262014

    October 102014

    November 142014

    2November 7

    - November 212014

    December 5

    2014

    December 19

    2014

    January 23

    2015

    Only for Applicants Residing in Japan

    3February 6

    - February 202015

    March 62015

    March 202015

    March 202015

    For Fall 2015 Intake Enrollment: September, 2015

    Application PeriodsAnnouncement

    of Results

    Enrollment Procedures

    Payment of Enrollment Fee /

    Submission ofVISA-relatedDocuments

    Payment of Tuition andFees

    For ALL Applicants : Both Residing in and outside Japan

    1November 7

    - November 212014

    December 52014

    December 192014

    January 232015

    2February 6

    - February 202015

    March 62015

    March 202015

    April 242015

    3April 24- May 8

    2015

    May 222015

    June 52015

    July 102015

    Dates in the above tables are indicated in Japanese Standard Time.

    If you are uncertain about your eligibility, contact E-Track Office before the

    application period starts.

    KEY DATES IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS

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    NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ACCEPTED

    SELECTING A MAJOR

    APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY

    Semester to begin Enrollment Number

    Spring Semester Early April Approximately 30

    Fall Semester September Approximately 50

    Applicants need to indicate their rst-choice of major when applying; Business Economics

    or International Relations. TIU recommends that they indicate a second-choice major as

    well. (e.g. If your first-choice major is Business Economics, your second-choice major

    is International Relations.) In case that TIU is unable to offer admission to applicants in

    their rst-choice major, students who have indicated an alternate major may be offered

    admission in that major.

    Applicants must ful ll the following requirements.

    Requirement 1 Educational Background

    Applicants MUST have completed, or scheduled to complete ONE of the following criteria

    before the enrollment date at TIU.

    Applicants must have completed, or are expected to complete, a standard 12-year

    education from a recognized education system. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age before the enrollment date at TIU, and

    have obtained one of the following quali cations.

    a. International Baccalaureate (awarded by the International Baccalaureate

    Organization)b. Abitur (issued by Federal Republic of Germany for college entrance)

    c. Baccalaureate Diploma (issued by the French Republic for college entrance) Applicants must be at least 18 years of age before the enrollment date at TIU, and

    have completed their studies at Japanese pre-university preparatory institutions,

    preparatory schools outside of Japan for students planning to study in Japan, or

    Japanese secondary school.

    *If you have other educational quali cations, send your inquiries before application.

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    Requirement 2 English Pro ciency

    Applicants must be able to demonstrate suf cient linguistic ability to understand lectures

    in English.

    To demonstrate English proficiency, applicants must take one of the following English

    tests and achieve at least the minimum score indicated below.

    TOEFL and IELTS Applicants must request that their score report be sent directly to

    TIU. For TOEFL, the institutional code of TIU is 4435.

    TOEIC Applicants do not have to request the test organization to send scores to TIU,

    but they must send an original score report by themselves.

    EIKEN 1) inform the EIKEN Foundation of Japan at a test site to send a test result

    to TIU if you are planning to take EIKEN test at a future date, 2) send an original EIKEN

    test result already issued by the EIKEN Foundation of Japan if you wish to submit your

    existing EIKEN result.

    TOEFL iBT TOEIC IELTS EIKEN

    61 700 5.5 Pre-1

    Notes:

    Eiken : http://stepeiken.org/overview-eiken-tests

    English tests must have been taken within two-years prior to the start date of the

    application period.

    Students who have received formal education in English for at least 3 years within5 years from the enrollment do not need to submit the English test scores. In this

    case, provide the documentary evidence, using the form TIU provides on English

    Track website (http://www.tiu.ac.jp/english/etrack/), certifying that the student has

    received education in English for three years or more. In exceptional cases, submission of English scores shall be exempted if TIU acknowledges that

    the students English pro ciency level is equivalent to or higher than the level re ected bythe minimum scores. (e.g. Applicants residing in a region where any of above English testis not available. ) Please note that higher emphasis is placed upon English test results duringapplication screening process. TIU strongly recommends that applicants submit a proof of

    English pro ciency.

    APPLICATION FEE

    5,000 yen

    *In addition, 450 yen for application system charge is required.

    Payment should be made by credit card or through ChinaPay service or PayPal, using the

    online application system during the application period.If the payment methods mentioned above are not accessible, contact E-Track Office

    before the application due date.

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    SCREENING

    SCHOLARSHIP

    Application screening is based on all submitted documents. If necessary, the applicants

    school or recommendation letter references may be contacted for further information.

    Applicants may be contacted as well in case TIU needs clarification with regard tothe submitted documents or in case there is any deficiency. The major medium of

    communication from TIU is E-mail, and applicants are requested to check their e-mail

    accounts on a regular basis.

    Announcement of ResultsApplicants can confirm their acceptance / rejection and scholarship results through

    the TIU website and English Track website below from 10:00 a.m. (JST) on the date of

    announcement of the results (refer to page 2).

    http://www.tiu.ac.jp and http://www.tiu.ac.jp/english/etrack/index.html

    For successful applicants, an acceptance letter and documents for matriculation will be

    sent out on the results-notice date.

    Tuition Reduction ScholarshipAll applicants of the English Track Program are eligible to apply for the TIU tuition

    reduction scholarship at the time of application. The rate of reduction is from 30% to

    100% of tuition, and the noti cation of award is sent to successful applicants along with

    admission results. The scholarship remains valid until graduation under the condition that

    the recipient maintains a good academic performance and avoids any misconduct.

    The successful scholarship applicants and their rate of reduction will be decided based on

    the evaluation of all the documents submitted, including Statement of Purpose, Of cial

    Transcript, Letter of Recommendation, Tuition Reduction Scholarship Application form,

    Proof of Extracurricular Activities.

    TIU Tuition Reduction Scholarship for 1 st Year Students in 2015

    (All amounts are stated in Japanese Yen.)

    Tuition Reduction Amount to be Reduced

    30% 222,000

    50% 370,000

    80% 592,000

    100% 740,000

    See Tuition and Fees on page 11.

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    Other Public / Private Scholarships Offered after Enrollment

    There are several scholarships offered by public or private institutions. Applications

    for most of these scholarships are accepted through the university after enrollment.

    The following URL introduces public and private scholarship programs for international

    students.

    http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_e.html

    APPLICATION PROCEDURES

    1. Prepare the required documents (Refer to page 7-10)

    2. Be sure you are:*

    a. able to use the online application system**

    b. able to pay the application fee either by credit card / ChinaPay Service / PayPal

    * If you are not able to access the online application system or not able to make

    payment by credit card / ChinaPay Service / PayPal, contact E-Track Of ce before

    the application deadline.

    ** The online application system can be accessed at tiu.applyjapan.com

    3. Register an ID and password with the online application system.

    4. Fill out the Application Form and type the Statement of Purpose.

    5. Pay the application fee by the online application system.

    6. Check that you have all necessary documents for application.

    7. Send required application documents. *must be received by TIU before due date.

    8. Application is complete.

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    APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

    The items A, B & L* should be submitted via the online application system. The items C

    to K, M & N* should be enclosed in an envelope and sent to the address below. If sending

    domestically from Japan, use Simpli ed Registered Mail by Japan Post. If sending fromoutside of Japan, use a traceable international courier service (e.g., DHL, EMS, FedEx).

    The documents must arrive at E-Track Office no later than the due date of each

    application period.

    *The items are indicated on pages 8 - 10.

    Address to send: E-Track Of ceTokyo International University4-23-23 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-0075, JapanTEL: +81-3-3362-9644 FAX: +81-3-3362-9643

    Notes:

    Applicants must submit original certificates. In case original certificates are not

    available, submit a certi ed copy.

    Documents printed in languages other than English or Japanese should

    be translated into English or Japanese. Translations should be provided by aschool of cial, an of cial agency such as embassy or consulate, the applicant or a

    translator. In case the documents are translated by the applicant or a translator,

    the translation must be certi ed by the school or the of cial agency.

    Both the original and translated documents must be submitted.

    Original documents that cannot be reissued will be returned to the applicants upon

    request whether or not the application is successful. Admitted applicants can

    retrieve their original documents from Admission Of ce after enrollment, while TIUwill send back the documents to those who are not admitted. If applicants need the

    documents to be returned urgently, contact E-Track Of ce.

    TIU may contact the applicant or the issuing entity for questions regarding contents

    or authenticity of the submitted documents.

    In case there are any false information or forgeries, acceptance will be withdrawn

    even after enrollment.

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    Required Documents for All Applicants

    Documents Remarks FormsA Application Form Application forms should be lled out through the

    online application system.

    Online

    B Statement ofPurpose

    Type your essay of approximately 500 wordsin the online application system. In the essay,

    describe: 1) your cultural and educational

    background, 2) why you chose TIU, and 3) how

    the study at TIU might contribute to your future

    career goal. Be concrete and concise.

    Online

    C Of cial Transcript

    (including the

    original and

    certi ed copy)

    An official transcript showing the dates of

    graduation (or expected graduation) and all

    courses taken and grades received in high

    school must be submitted. The transcript mustbe certified by a school official and be officially

    sealed in a school envelope. Applicants who

    have graduated from high schools in Japan are

    required to submit of cial transcripts (Chosasho) .

    No Form

    D Mandatory or

    standardized test

    results to enter

    university

    Appl icants who have taken In terna t ional

    Baccalaureate, Abitur or Baccalaureate are

    required to submit the official test score and

    diploma if their transcript or certificate of

    graduation do not state their test results.

    Applicants may be contacted by E-Track of ce for

    inquiry with regard to those quali cations.

    No Form

    E Certi cate of

    Graduation (or

    expected

    graduation) from

    high school

    Applicants whose transcripts do not show the

    dates of graduation (or expected graduation)

    are required to submit an official Certificate of

    Graduation (or expected graduation). Those who

    have graduated early, or have skipped a grade,

    should submit an of cial document issued by the

    school certifying this fact.

    * If your high school does not issue a certi cate

    of graduation, contact E-Track Of ce.

    No Form

    F Proof of English

    Pro ciency

    Submit one of the following.

    TOEFL Of cial Score Report iBT 61

    TOEIC Of cial Score Certi cate 700

    IELTS Test Report Form 5.5

    EIKEN Score report Grade Pre-1

    Test results are valid for two years from the date

    of the test until the date of application.

    * For the method of submission, see page 4.** Results of IP (Institutional Program) test

    cannot be accepted.

    No Form

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    Documents Remarks Forms

    F * ** Stud en t s who have r ece ived fo rmal

    education in English for at least 3 years within

    5 years from the application do not need to

    submit the English test scores. In this case,

    submit the documentary evidence using the formwhich TIU provides on English Track website

    (http://www.tiu.ac.jp/english/etrack/), certifying

    that the student has received at least 3 years of

    education within the last 5 years in English.**** In exceptional cases, submission of Englishscores shall be exempted, if TIU acknowledges thatthe students English proficiency level is equivalentto or higher than the level re ected by the minimumscores.

    (e.g., Applicants residing in a region where any ofabove English test is not available.) Please note thathigher emphasis is placed upon English test resultsduring application screening process. TIU stronglyrecommends that applicants submit a proof of Englishpro ciency.

    G Letter of

    Recommendation

    One original letter of recommendation from

    teacher / professor / supervisor / school of cial

    of the most recent school, including high school,

    Japanese language school or college, attended

    by the applicant, must be submitted. It should beaddressed to TIU and signed by the recommender.

    Contact information (telephone number and

    e-mail address) of the reference should also be

    stated.

    No Form

    H One ID Photo

    (4cm x 3cm)

    One ID photograph taken within 3 months,

    showing a front view above chest with a plain

    background. No cap or hat is allowed. The

    photograph size must be 4 cm high by 3 cm

    wide. Please write your name and nationality inEnglish on the back of the photograph.

    Prepare by

    yourself

    I Passport Copy Applicants are required to submit a copy of their

    valid passport, showing their photo, name and

    passport number.

    *Applicants who do not have a valid passport are

    still eligible for application.

    Prepare by

    yourself

    J Residence

    Card( Zairyu card)

    copy

    Holders of Japanese Residence Card ( Zairyu

    card) are required to submit a copy of both sides

    of the Residence Card.

    *Applicants who do not have a Residence Card

    are still eligible for application.

    Prepare by

    yourself

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    Documents Remarks Forms

    K ApplicationDocumentsChecklist

    Enclose the form provided on page 17. Be surethat all necessary documents are submitted bychecking them off this list.

    Use theformprovided

    Documents for those who apply for Tuition Reduction Scholarship

    Documents Remarks Forms

    L Tuition

    Reduction

    Scholarship

    Application

    Applicants who apply for the TIU tuition reduction

    scholarship are required to ll out the application

    form through the online application system.

    Online

    M Evidence of

    Extracurricular

    Activities

    If you have participated in extracurricular

    activities such as student council, volunteer

    work, sports competitions etc., please submitevidence with the application documents. Those

    records will be considered favorably during the

    scholarship evaluation.

    No Form

    N Proof of

    Scholarships

    from other

    organizations

    Applicants who will receive scholarships offered

    by organizations other than TIU after their

    admission are required to submit proof of the

    scholarship.

    No Form

    ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES FOR ACCEPTED STUDENTS

    Accepted applicants are required to pay 250,000 yen non-refundable enrollment fee

    and submit the VISA-required documents by the designated deadline. This fee con rms

    intention to enroll and secures a place at TIU. Subsequently, the tuition and fees for 1 st

    semester must be paid by the speci ed date (Refer to page 2). For accepted applicants,

    enrollment packet including an invoice for the enrollment and other related fees,

    instructions for visa and matriculation will be mailed. For international students who

    need to obtain a student visa, instructions for visa will be sent via e-mail on the day of

    announcement of results.

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    TUITION AND FEES

    TIU Tuition and Fees for 1 st Year Students in 2015 The amount to be paid is stated in the following table. First, enrollment fee must be paid

    to secure a place at TIU. Next, tuition and fees for 1 st semester must be paid prior touniversity entrance. Due dates for payment are stated on page 2.

    (All amounts are stated in Japanese Yen.)

    No.Enrollment

    Fee

    1st

    Semester

    2nd

    Semester

    Annual

    Sum

    1Enrollment Fee

    (Only at school entry)250,000 - - 250,000

    2 Tuition

    No Reduction 370,000 370,000 740,000

    Rate of

    Reduction

    30% 259,000 259,000 518,000

    50% 185,000 185,000 370,000

    80% 74,000 74,000 148,000

    100% 0 0 0

    3 Facility Expenses 140,000 140,000 280,000

    4 Workshop Expenses 50,000 - 50,000

    5

    Other Expenses

    (Expenses for orientation,graduation, extracurricular

    activities, communication

    fees.)

    20,000 - 20,000

    Total

    No Reduction 250,000 580,000 510,000 1,340,000

    Rate of

    Reduction

    30% 250,000 469,000 399,000 1,118,000

    50% 250,000 395,000 325,000 970,000

    80% 250,000 284,000 214,000 748,000

    100% 250,000 210,000 140,000 600,000

    Tuition and Fees do not include accommodation.

    In addition, 10,000 yen for Alumni Association is required.

    If students parent resides in Japan, 20,000 yen for Parents Association fee is

    required.

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    VISA INFORMATION

    International students who do not have a resident, diplomatic, dependent, working or

    spousal visa must acquire a Japanese student visa. To obtain a student visa while living

    outside of Japan, it is necessary rst to apply for a Certi cate of Eligibility (COE).TIU will submit visa application documents to the Japanese Immigration Bureau on behalf

    of admitted students if students submit all necessary documents to TIU by the designated

    deadline.

    The visa procedure for accepted students will be processed by TIU International

    Exchange Of ce. If admitted students have any question, contact TIU International

    Exchange Of ce (E-mail: [email protected])

    If you are a student visa holder who already resides in Japan at the time of

    application and your visa expires before enrollment in TIU, you are required to visit

    the Immigration Bureau of Japan and extend the visa on your own as TIU cannotextend the visa by proxy before enrollment. Applications are accepted three months

    prior to the date of expiration.

    Student Visa (COE) Application Process

    1. Submit the required documents to TIU before the student visa application deadline.

    Enrollment fee must be paid by the speci ed date.

    2. TIU submits the visa application to the Immigration Bureau.

    3. It will take the lmmigration Bureau approximately two months to approve the visa

    application and issue a Certi cate of Eligibility (COE).

    4. Tuition and Fees for 1 st semester must be paid by speci ed date.

    5. After con rming the payment, TIU sends the COE via mail to the student

    6. Student takes the COE and passport to the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate.

    7. The passport is stamped with the student visa and returned to the student.

    The student may now enter Japan.

    Student Visa Application Requirements1. Certi cate of Eligibility Application Form for a Student Visa

    2. Students from the countries designated by the Japanese Immigration Bureau are

    required to submit the proof of nancial viability such as bank account balance. Moredetailed information will be sent to the accepted applicants after the notification of

    admission results.

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    ACCOMMODATION

    TIU International House (on-campus dormitory)TIU offers and secures accommodation for first-year international students who

    lived outside of Japan before university enrollment. A room will also be assigned tointernational students currently residing in Japan and Japanese students currently

    residing abroad only if there is vacancy.

    General Information on TIU International House

    Location: Inside TIU Campus 2 E-Track classes will be held on Campus 1.

    Campus 1 is a 15 minute walk from Campus 2.

    Number of rooms: 75 single rooms All rooms are for single occupancy only.Only TIU students can reside in the dormitory. No Family members allowed.

    Building: Three-story dormitory building. Rooms for male and female students areseparated.

    Dormitory Admission Fee: 30,000 yen (security and cleaning fees)

    Monthly Room Rent: 39,000 yen (Utility bills such as electricity, water, and Internet

    are not included in the rent.)

    Meals:

    (1) On-campus Cafeteria (School restaurant) is generally open Monday through

    Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Meal plans

    are not offered. Only cash is accepted.

    (2) On-campus Cafeteria Shop (Food Store) is generally open Monday through Friday

    from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A wide variety of ready-made foods are provided.

    (3) Sunkus (Convenience-store) is generally open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m.

    to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

    (4) Each room has a kitchenette unit. Residents can cook simple dishes with this unit

    anytime.

    Individual Room: Furnished with bed, desk, chair, closet, refrigerator, toilet/bath

    room, and kitchenette unit.

    Public area: Laundry room (free)

    RA: Japanese-speaking students (resident assistants) are on-site to assist.

    Rules and Regulations: There are rules and regulations to be observed by TIUInternational House residents. They will be explained during enrollment procedures.

    Housing Search in JapanTIU has an on-campus agency to help students nd an apartment near the campus.

    Monthly rent of an apartment for one person in TIUs neighborhood is approximately

    50,000 yen.

    It is customary in Japan to make one-time payments to the owner such as key money

    and security deposit in addition to the monthly rent when renting an apartment. The key

    money and deposit generally amount to the equivalent of one month rent each. Mostapartments are not furnished and do not provide daily necessities.

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    COMPLIANCE WITH ACT ON PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Personal information (name, address, etc.) obtained by TIU during the application process

    shall be used only for the purpose of processing issues related to the screening and

    admission of the applicants. TIU shall under no circumstances disclose such informationto a third party without the consent of the applicant.

    Scholarship

    Q Is there any scholarship with admission to TIU? Can I get both a tui tion

    reduction scholarship from TIU and a scholarship from another organization at

    the same time?A On page 5 of the Application Guideline, you can find information about the

    Tuition Reduction Scholarship. You are eligible for TIU tuition reduction

    scholarship even while you receive scholarship from other organizations.

    Q What are the criteria for deciding the rate (30% - 100%) of Tuition Reduction

    Scholarship?

    A Screening for scholarship is based on evaluation of all the documents submitted

    by applicants such as official transcripts etc., along with the statement of

    purpose which applicants will submit via the online application system. The rate

    of reduction will be decided by TIU.

    Application Fee Payment

    Q I do not have a credit card. How should I pay the application fee?

    A Contact E-Track Of ce in advance and we will give you payment instructions.

    Tuition and Fee Payment

    Q I'm an international student, and I'm concerned about tuition payment. Please

    tell me about payment schedules. After I enroll in TIU, how many times andhow much do I have to pay in one year?

    A 1) First, you will be requested to pay JPY250,000 as an enrollment fee to secureyour place at TIU by the date indicated in the KEY DATES table on page 2.

    2) Next, the balance of the tuition and fees for the 1 st semester should be settled

    by the designated date indicated in the same table on page 2. The balance will

    vary depending on the rates of Tuition Reduction Scholarship.

    3) Tuition and fees for the 2 nd semester will be billed at the beginning of the 2 nd

    semester.

    4) From the second year, you will be requested to pay twice each year, in April

    and September, while you are enrolled at TIU. The amount of tuition and other

    expenses is shown on page 11.

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    Application Requirements

    Q Are there any specific courses that have to be completed and grades to be

    achieved during a standard 12-year education in order to be considered for

    enrollment? Is there any particular GPA to be achieved, or compulsory GCE

    A-level subjects?A No, there is no speci c course or grade to be achieved.

    Q I am enrolled in another university, but I would like to transfer to TIU. Does

    TIU accept transfer students? Can my credits that I have already earned at my

    present university be transferred?

    A Credits may be transferred. Since our English track degree program started in

    2014 and we dont have courses offered higher than the second year in 2015,

    transfer is possible only to the second year level.

    Application Documents

    Q I would like to apply for Spring 2015 enrollment, but I do not have a valid

    of cial score of an English test. Can I submit it later, after the deadline?

    A No. All required documents must be submitted during the application period.

    Q I am working now. Can I ask my boss to write a recommendation letter?

    A If you have difficulty obtaining a recommendation letter from your previous

    school, contact E-Track of ce.

    Q I am currently attending a Japanese language school. Can I get a letter of

    recommendation from the Japanese language school?

    A Yes. You can ask your Japanese language school to prepare a let te r ofrecommendation.

    Q I took the TOEIC test one year ago, but I don't have the of cial certi cate.

    A You can ask the test organization to reissue the certi cate. Check the following

    website for the procedure.

    http://www.toeic.or.jp/english/toeic/guide04/guide04_03/guide04_04.html

    Please note that your score is valid only for two years from the test date.

    Q After graduating from high school, I studied at a university for a year, and then

    two years in a Japanese language school in Tokyo. Do I need to send you both

    of my school transcripts?

    A You must submit the original transcript from the high school. The transcript from

    the university is not compulsory at the time of application for enrollment as

    freshman, but your credits might be transferred, so we highly recommend that

    you submit the original transcript from the university as well. We do not require

    a transcript from the Japanese language school.

    Q After my graduation from high school, they gave me all the original academic

    transcripts and my high school only keeps a copy of those documents. Can I

    send the originals to TIU by myself directly?

    A Yes. You can send the original documents to TIU directly.

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    APPLICATION DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

    Applicants Name

    Preferred major

    Application Reference Number

    Documents Comments, if any.

    Of cial Transcript

    Mandatory or Standardized test

    results (e.g. IB, Abitur,

    Baccaulaureate etc.)

    Certi cate of Graduation

    (or expected graduation) from High

    School

    Proof of English Pro ciency

    Letter of Recommendation

    One ID Photo(4cm x 3cm)

    Passport Copy Residence Card( Zairyu card) copy

    Evidence of

    Extracurricular Activities

    Proof of Scholarships from other

    organizations

    If you enclose any additional document, please specify.

    Please make sure you ful lled the following:

    Online application form is lled in with all the necessary information. Payment of application fee is made via the online application system. In case application fee was settled via bank transfer, a copy of remittance is sent to

    E-Track Of ce. Delivery of TOEFL iBT / IELTS (circle one) score report is arranged. Regular access to e-mail account to receive any message from E-Track of ce in case

    of need.

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