Application Procedure
Students from partner institutions interested in applying for one of our student exchange programs (Global Japan Program or Study Abroad Program at NUFS Undergraduate and Graduate Schools) can find step-by-step information on the application process here.
Nomination & Application Deadline
Nomination Deadline
Fall admission: March 15
Spring admission: October 15
Application Deadline
Fall admission: March 31
Spring admission: October 31
Fall admission: March 15
Spring admission: October 15
Application Deadline
Fall admission: March 31
Spring admission: October 31
GPA Requirement
Applicants are required to have a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.0 or higher (4.0 scale).
Application Timeline
| Semester | Month | Things to do |
| Fall | March 31 | Application deadline for Fall Semester |
| Mid-May | Receive an acceptance package from NUFS | |
| Late June to late July | Receive a CoE from NUFS |
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| Mid-July | Deadline for submission of Arrival flight information | |
| Mid-July to Early August | Apply for a student visa at the Embassy of Japan | |
| Late August | Arrive in Japan | |
| Spring | October 31 | Application deadline for Spring Semester |
| Mid-December | Receive an acceptance package from NUFS | |
| Late January to Mid-February | Receive a CoE from NUFS | |
| Mid-February | Deadline for submission of Arrival flight information | |
| Mid-February to Early March | Apply for a student visa at the Embassy of Japan | |
| Late March | Arrive in Japan |
Nomination
The Exchange Student Nomination is the first step for students from partner institutions wishing to spend one semester or one academic year at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (NUFS). Nominations must be submitted by the exchange coordinator at the sending institution on behalf of each student seeking an exchange placement. Please fill out the Nomination Sheet provided by NUFS and send it to the International Office incoming_gg@nufs.ac.jp.
STEP 1 - Application -
After being nominated by your home university, you need to complete the online application by the deadline.
所属大学から推薦を受けたら、締切までにオンライン出願を完了する必要があります。
所属大学から推薦を受けたら、締切までにオンライン出願を完了する必要があります。
1. Check the required documents.
2. Download the application package.
3. Complete the online application.
STEP 2 - Acceptance Package -
After your application has been successfully processed, you will receive an acceptance package via email. It will be sent between mid-May and mid-June for the fall semester intake and between mid-December and mid-January for the spring semester intake. Once you receive the package, please read all documents carefully and follow the necessary procedures.
The acceptance package includes an Acceptance Letter and a Guidebook for pre-arrival procedures. You will find information on the arrival dates designated by NUFS and the pick-up service from Chubu Centrair International Airport. It is strongly recommended that you check these details before arranging your airline tickets.
The acceptance package includes an Acceptance Letter and a Guidebook for pre-arrival procedures. You will find information on the arrival dates designated by NUFS and the pick-up service from Chubu Centrair International Airport. It is strongly recommended that you check these details before arranging your airline tickets.
STEP 3 - Student Visa -
NUFS will apply for the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) on your behalf to the Nagoya Regional Immigration Services Bureau. The CoE is required as a supporting document for your visa application. Once the CoE is issued, NUFS will send it directly to you via email in June or July for the fall semester and in January or February for the spring semester. After receiving the CoE, you need to apply for a student visa at the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country of residence prior to your arrival in Japan.
For details on the visa application, please check the website of the Japanese embassy or consulate and contact them directly if you have any questions. Please note that NUFS cannot provide specific advice regarding the visa application.
For details on the visa application, please check the website of the Japanese embassy or consulate and contact them directly if you have any questions. Please note that NUFS cannot provide specific advice regarding the visa application.
STEP 4 - Departure for Japan -
Once you have received your student visa and booked your flight to Japan, you are all set. Have a safe trip and we look forward to meeting you in Nagoya!
Please do not hesitate to contact us at incoming_gg@nufs.ac.jp if you need any assistance.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at incoming_gg@nufs.ac.jp if you need any assistance.
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