Exchange Student Program under Agreement with Partner Universities
(EAP program)

To apply for a College Student visa, CoE is required. Upload documents in Step 3 at T-cens once notified. Once CoE is issued by immigration, we'll email it for your visa application. Contact the embassy for details.

Required documents

1. CoE Application Form*
• Fill out Form 1, 2, and 3
• Attach the ID photo also
2. ID photo (H:4cm W:3cm)
• Within 3 months, no background, no smile/teeth. Follow requirements
• must be different from passport photo.
3. Signed AF1 pages
• download from Step 2, sign and upload all pages
• if the photo does not appear, leave it as it is
4. Passport *upload in Step 2
• must be valid until the end of your exchange at UTokyo
• upload must clearly show the photo, passport number and full name
• if not available, have it ready by the time of visa application
5. CoE Enquiries*
• provide the method of support to pay for expenses while in Japan
6. Financial document(s)
• must be in English. If not, attach the translation (can be done by yourself)
• must have been issued no more than 6 months before your enrollment
• must have at least JPY150,000 per month of exchange (eg. JPY900,000 for 1 semester)
• If you will support yourself;
• upload your Bank Statement
• If you will be supported by your relative;
• upload his/her Bank Statement AND Affidavit of Financial Support
• Also, "公証書" is required for Chinese citizens excluding Taiwanese
• If you will be supported by a scholarship foundation,
• upload a Certificate of scholarship

UTokyo manages student halls but can't guarantee housing for all due to limited rooms. Arrange own accommodation if arriving before the semester starts. No early move-in allowed. Housing application info will be emailed in early January (April entry) / early July (October entry). Visit UTokyo Housing for details.