Special Students
What is the "Special Student"?
A Special Student of GSIM may earn credits for the courses he or she takes. However, Special Students are not eligible to obtain a degree. Special Students are expected not only to attend classes but also to participate in class discussions and take examinations in the same manner as regular students. In principle, the courses available to Special Students are limited to non-language courses.
The period of Special Student status is at least one term and up to one year, although it may be extended upon request.
Admissions Timeline
The start of enrollment is at the beginning of each term. IUJ operates on a three-term system, with 10 weeks of classes followed by one examination week per term. All GSIM courses are completed within a single term.
The tentative schedule for each term and the application deadlines are as follows:
| Period of Each Term | Application Deadline (Residents in Japan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | Late September - Middle December | April 15 (May 10) |
| Winter Term | Early January - Late March | August 15 (September 10) |
| Spring Term | Early April - Late June | October 15 (November 10) |
Note: Non-Japanese applicants must make arrangements to obtain a “student visa” prior to enrollment. In principle, it takes approximately eight weeks to obtain the visa, provided that all required documents are in order. The processing time may vary depending on the applicant’s country of residence. Therefore, applicants are advised to submit their application documents earlier than the above-mentioned deadline.
Expenses
- Admissions Fee: 120,000 yen (one-time payment only)
- Tuition Fee: 140,000 yen per credit
Note: Special Students can take up to 12 credits in a term.
Required Documents
Please submit the following documents by email by the application deadline corresponding to the term in which you wish to enroll. For important notes and detailed instructions regarding document submission, please refer to the guidelines.
- Completed Application Form [Guidelines and Application Form]
- College Certificates (Transcript of academic record or certificate of graduation/degree)
- English Test Score [English Test Exemption Policy]
Contact
Office of Academic Affairs
International University of Japan
777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shi
Niigata 949-7277 JAPAN
E-mail: ofcgsim@iuj.ac.jp
Phone: 025-779-1411 <from overseas: +81-25-779-1411>