For future exchange students (Inbound)

After admission

	Spring admission	Fall admission
Receive admission letter	mid- November	late May
Submit Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) application	late November	early June
Receive CoE (expected approx. 3 months)	January	July
Apply for Student Visa	Feburuary - March	August - September
Book a flight	Feburuary - March	August - September
Arrive in Japan/Dormitory check-in	late March	mid-September
Attend orientation	early April	mid-September
Register for classes	early April	late September
*Schedule will be subject to change depending on the progress of CoE issuance.

About Certificate of Eligibility (CoE)

You will need a "Certificate of Eligibility (CoE)" issued by the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice to apply for your Student Visa at the Japanese Embassy or consulates in your country. Once you are admitted, designated application form of CoE will be sent to the person in charge at their home universities. You must fill in the application form and e-mail it to the Global Center with required supporting documents by the due date. The Global Center will submit the CoE applications on your behalf to the Immigration Bureau. Please note that the CoE issuance schedule totally depends on the Immigration Bureau. Therefore, we cannot provide the exact issuance schedule or hasten the process under ANY circumstances.

Apply for Student Visa

After the Global Center receives the CoE from the Immigration Bureau, the original will be sent to the person in charge at your home university. Students will need to use the certificate and your valid passport to apply for a "Student Visa" at a Japanese embassy or consulate. Please consult with the Japanese Embassy/Consulate for any supporting documents. CoE DOES NOT REPLACE A STUDENT VISA. Please let us know once your visa is issued.

In case the Immigration Bureau does not issue the CoE, admission will be cancelled.

Book a flight

For access to the University of Nagano, it is convenient to take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano via Haneda or Narita airports. You will be notified in advance of the date of your arrival at the dormitory approximately one to two weeks before the start of classes. Please check the academic calendar for the start date of classes each semester.

You will be asked to check-in the dormitory one to two weeks before the start of classes each semester. You will be notified the exact date in advance. For your reference, please check the academic calendar for the start date of classes each semester.

Arrive in Japan

After arriving in Japan, please come to Nagano Station by train or Shinkansen at the designated date and time. Students and staff of the University of Nagano will meet you at the Nagano station. The cost of transportaion fee must be made at your own cost.

Please refer to the link below for access to Nagano Station and the university.
Directions to Nagano Station

Information

Important Notice

Living in Japan According to the Rules and Laws
Please refrain from driving a car during your stay in Japan. Part-time work for financial reasons is not allowed. If you wish to engage in paid cultural activities, volunteer work, or other work that is permitted under your visa status, please consult with the Global Center in advance.

Buddy student support

The University of Nagano "Buddy" students will support you in daily life, study, culture and adjusting to the new environment to make your study abroad experience a fulfilling one.

For example, they will help you to;
-completing the registration procedures for residents,
-complete the registrations procedures at the University of Nagano,
-opening a bank account,
-understand local transport system,
-planning other activities including an excursion.

❖Past excursions❖
・2025/01/09 Enjoyed field trip to Suwa and Okaya with exchange students
・2023/11/29 Fieldtrip in Karuizawa area, Nagano with Incoming Exchange Students