Application Process
(Exchange Program - Fall 2022 intake)
(Exchange Program - Fall 2022 intake)
Please note that there may be a significant change to the exchange program due to the pandemic of COVID-19.
Applicants must be studying at one of our partner institutions and nominated by their home institution by the deadline. Please consult with the department handling exchange programs at your home institution about your institution’s screening and nomination procedures. Self-nomination is invalid.
For details of application, refer to the Application Guide.
Nomination Period: Mar 1, 2022 - Mar 25. 2022
For coordinators of each partner institution:
Please contact us to confirm the number of students you can send prior to nomination. Only the agreed number of students can be accepted. Before nomination entry, we also like to ask you to confirm that your students had read "Application Guide", and "Important information on the application procedures regarding the effects of COVID19" carefully and all points are well-understood.
Nominate your candidate students by filling in the form below. After the nomination period, we will send an email to each student with their application number.
Nomination Form: https://forms.office.com/r/kxu1MEc8V5
Application Period: Apr 1, 2022 - Apr 20, 2022
After the nomination period, an email to each student with their application number and the application process will be sent. Nominated students will be requested to make an application within the Application Period.
Application Form: https://forms.office.com/r/P7jXSNxJFz
Uploading Period: Apr 1, 2022 - Apr 20, 2022
Download these documents at the bottom of this page and fill in. Follow the example sheet.
[DL1] Application for Certificate of Eligibility: Excel format
[DL2] EXAMPLE of Application for Certificate of Eligibility
Download the document below, fill it in, and prepare a scanned copy. Must be signed by the financial supporter (yourself/family/other).
[DL3] Letter of Financial Support: PDF format
Prepare the following documents.
Scanned copy of Certificate of Result and Score of Japanese-Language Proficiency Test if you have taken the test (Regardless of “pass” or “fail”): PDF Format
Scanned copy of the applicant’s passport bio-data page (name and picture page) and all of the stamped pages of arrival in and departure from Japan (if you have visited Japan before). Make both a) and b) into ONE pdf file: PDF Format
Applicant’s face picture data: jpg or png format
Go to the form below to upload the documents. Logging in to a google account is needed. In case you do not have a google account, you should sign up for one. If there is any trouble accessing, contact international@kanda.kuis.ac.jp.
Change the file name of each file to "Application#_Name". (e.g. "15_Taro_Kanda.pdf")
[DL1] Application for Certificate of Eligibility: Excel format
[DL3] Letter of Financial Support: PDF format
Scanned copy of Certificate of Result and Score of Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (Regardless of “pass” or “fail”): PDF Format
Scanned copy of the applicant’s passport bio-data page (name and picture page) and all of the stamped pages of arrival in and departure from Japan (if you have visited Japan before): PDF Format
Applicant’s face picture data: jpg or png format
Document Submission Form: https://forms.gle/gWbsPmBdpucXF8eQ7
Deadline (reach KUIS by): Apr 30, 2022
Download the document at the bottom of this page and ask a person who knows your academic performance well such as your Japanese language teacher.
[DL4] Comments about the applicant
Prepare the documents below.
Proof of Financial Resources (must be original in English)
*The Immigration Services Agency may require additional documents. For details, please refer to the “Application Guide”.
Original academic transcript
Five ID photos (4cm×3cm)
Send these documents to the address below by the deadline.
[DL3] Letter of Financial Support (Original)
Proof of Financial Resources (must be original in English)
[DL4] Comments about the applicant (original with signature)
Original academic transcript
Five ID photos (4cm×3cm)
[DL5] Consent (original with signature)
Global Engagement and Partnership Division
Kanda University of International Studies
Address: 1-4-1, Wakaba, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, 261-0014,Japan
TEL: +81-43-273-1615
Incomplete applications or applications that reach KUIS after the deadline will not be accepted. KUIS may ask questions regarding the application. The screening of applicants will be conducted based on the application documents. The results of the screening will be sent to each applicant by e-mail. Any inquiries regarding the screening results or the screening criteria cannot be accepted.
KUIS will prepare necessary documents for visa applications for successful candidates. They include some documents from the Immigration Services Agency and therefore may take a while. KUIS will not be responsible for any delays or rejections.