Application Process

IUJ staff are standing by to help you with your application to any of the IUJ master's level programs all offered in English.

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Below is a simple check list of things you need to successfully apply. We hope it helps!  Please also review the resources on our Admissions page, including an FAQ section, Admissions One Point Advice, and scholarship info.

Do not hesitate to contact us for questions and guidance that you cannot find here by emailing to our GSIR (MA programs) or GSIM (Business school) admissions' staff.

We sincerely look forward to working with you and helping you join us on our amazing campus.  Thank you again for your interest in IUJ: Where the World Gathers!

Application Check List

1. Submit the application materials
   Remember to complete the application form online or in paper and mail all other necessary documents by the deadline. Those items are:

   may be used for confirmation of items you must provide.

   To be mailed separately	To be enclosed, or submitted online
   		Complete Application Form (including Pledge, Application Check List Form )
   		Research Plan (IRP/IDP/IPSP applicants only)
   		IRP/IDP/IPSP/MBA: One Essay E-Biz: Two Essays
   		Two Recommendations in sealed and signed envelopes
   		College Certificates with the College Certificate Request Form in sealed and signed envelopes
   		GMAT Score Report sent directly from the Pearson VUE (MBA applicants only)
   		TOEFL/IELTS Score Report sent directly from the ETS/the British Council (or an IELTS test center)
   		Application Fee Form and Fee Domestic applicants: 30,000yen International applicants: 5,000yen
   		Domestic applicants: Two Photos International applicants: One Photo

   If applicable

   To be mailed separately	To be enclosed, or submitted online
   		Certificate of Alien Registration (Domestic applicants only)
   		Certificate of Academic Research Experience (See the minimum qualification, category 2)
   		Additional Essay 1 (MBA/E-biz applicants only. See the minimum qualification, category 4)
   		Additional Essay 2 (MBA/E-biz applicants only. Re-applicants only )

   If necessary

   To be mailed separately	To be enclosed, or submitted online
   		IUJ Scholarship Application

2. Announcement of Result
   Admission results are posted online at www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/result/. You are required to type your application ID and date of birth, and then you will receive an email saying whether or not you have successfully passed the screening process. The result will also be mailed to you along with the necessary documents to be filled in and returned to IUJ. A notice of scholarship allocation results will be enclosed as well if you applied for a scholarship.
3. Admission procedures
   Follow the guidelines of admission procedures which are mailed to you. You will need to pay the admission fee and return the materials below by the designated deadline:
   


• A completed medical examination form
• 6 photos
• A certificate of graduation from an undergraduate program (BA, BS, BEng, etc.) and transcript ONLY IF you have not yet graduate at the time of application.
• An application form for certificate of eligibility (student visa application)
• An application form for Intensive Japanese Language Program if desired.
• An application form for Intensive English Program if desired.
4. A Letter of Admission
   If you complete the admission procedures above, a Letter of Admission will be issued and mailed to you along with an application form for opening a local bank account. You are required to fill in the form and mail it back to us. The information on computer environment at IUJ and pre-arrival/arrival guide will be sent as well. The pre-arrival/arrival guide contains a lot of valuable information. Please read it very carefully.
5. Visa
   In the middle of August, you will receive a certificate of eligibility if you send back the application form for that certificate by the due date. You are to apply for a student visa at the nearest Japanese embassy/consulate in your place in person or by mail with the certificate.
6. Flight reservation/arrival dates (for those not participating in a summer program)
   In general, the previous 3 days before the start of the Intensive Japanese Language Program are the recommended arrival dates.
7. Dorm room information
   You will be informed your dorm room number and phone number some time in the middle of August.
   
8. Shipping
   Follow the pre-arrival/arrival guide. Remember to write your name, dorm room number and phone number on the invoice of your luggage.
9. Departure for Japan
   Say "See you" to your family and friends and get on board a plane. From the airport to IUJ, follow the information in the pre-arrival/arrival guide.