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International Research Students Program of TUSW

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This program is intended for those who wish to study education/social welfare/child care and early child hood education/psychology at TUSW, and wish to obtain knowledge in Japanese culture and proficiency of Japanese language necessary for conducting study in the above-mentioned. Credits that obtained as faculty research students are admitted credits that obtained as regular students

＜Types of faculty research students＞

1) Faculty Research Students　

This is a preliminary program preparing students transfer to the third academic year of a degree program of TUSW in general.

2) Postgraduate School Research Students　

This is a preliminary program preparing students matriculate to the graduate school.

＜Campus＞

Nagoya／Isesaki／Ikebukuro

Application Guideline for International Faculty Research Students
(April & October 2012 admission),

Tokyo University of Social Welfare Preliminary program (similar to auditor program) preparing students to transfer to the third academic year (junior) of a degree program of TUSW

Curriculum of Faculty Research Student Program (subject to change)

*In accordance with the guideline of Immigration Bureau about research students, students must take at least 10 hours of elective courses per week.
*Students will conduct their studies according to their study plans and under the supervision of TUSW’s academic advisors.
*International research students of TUSW must take prescribed elective classes (described below) to complete the program.

Compulsory Subjects	Common subjects for all schools
	Culture and Language of Japan I Culture and Language of Japan II *Research students may need to take subjects in Japanese (including Japanese characters, Reading, Sentence Patterns, Conversation, Composition and Listening Comprehension) according to their ability of Japanese language.
Elective subjects	School of Education	School of Social Welfare	School of Psychology
	Outline of Pedagogy Methodology of Education Outline of Life-long Education Etc.	Principles of Social Work Theories of Social Work I Social Work for the Elderly Etc.	Psychology Psychology of Life-long Development Child Psychology Etc.

*Students can also take other subjects offered at School of Education, School of Social Welfare and School of Psychology.

Qualifications for Application

1) Those who have completed 16・14 years of formal schooling and eligible to enter colleges/universities in their home countries, or those who is judged to have scholastic abilities equivalent to the above.
2) Those who had been in colleges/universities to be in accordance with public education system more than two years (62 credits or more acquisition), or will be expected to finish the second-year course until March of 2012(62 credits or more acquisition).
3) Those whose Japanese Level is equivalent to the N3 or higher level of Japanese Language Proficiency Test “JLPT”, the intermediate level or higher of Global Network Kentei “GNK”, or the Level D or higher of the J-Test.

Application Procedure

(1) Application Period

From 9th to 21st of November, 2011

(2) Application Procedure

1) Fill out all entries in “Survey Slip for Studying Abroad” （「留学調査票（りゅうがくちょうさひょう）」）and then send it by fax or e-mail within the period above-mentioned.

2) Pay the entrance exam fee and prepare all documents concerning with admission to university, and then send it to the address mentioned below.

3) Fix the date of it and conduct the examination. After making the application and then adjust the place, the date of exam on individual contact.

4) Let all applicants know whether s/he has passed the exam, we apply certificate of eligibility in each at immigration office.

5) After admitting the application of it, let person qualified know that s/he passed and then the person who has passed pay tuition fee to designated account.

6) After confirming of reception of fees, we send “Eligibility of Certificate” and “Certificate of Admission” to the said person and then s/he follows the necessary for an application of student visa.

＜Mailing Address＞
Tokyo University of Social Welfare
Ikebukuro campus
4-23-1, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8426
TEL：+81-3-3987-6602　FAX+81-3-3987-8403
Mail：international@ad.tokyo-fukushi.ac.jp

(3) Application Materials

1	Application Form	Prescribed form. Must be filled out by applicant.
2	Reason for Application	Prescribed form. Must be filled out by applicant.
3	Health Record	Prescribed form. Medical examinations must be taken within three months of application. Must be filled out by an authorized medical facility.
4	Academic Transcript	Academic Transcript(s) from senior high school and from a college were applicant last attended (if any).
5	Certificate of Graduation or Original Diploma	Certificate(s) of graduation of senior high school and a college where applicant last attended (if any). If applicant is still attending a school, a document to prove his/her expected date of graduation. If applicant is from China, an original diploma.
6	Certificate of Proficiency in Japanese Language (Certificate of studying Japanese)	Prescribed form. The certificate of Japanese language study in your country. The period and number of hours of studying Japanese must be described. Attach “JLPT” certificate of results and scores or certificate of other kinds of Japanese Tests if you have any. * Learning time of Japanese language is needed for 150 hours or more * In case you don’t receive the certificate, attach the admission ticket of each examination (copy) on Japanese language.
7	Certificate of Financial Support	Prescribed form. Must be filled out by financial sponsor.
8	Photos(10 pieces)	4x3cm. Each of the ten photos must be identical. Must have the applicant’s name and nationality on the back. One of the photos must be pasted on the fixed place of the application form. The photo must be taken full-faced, without hat, background and the features of applicant should be clear. The photo should be taken within three months of application. The photos that are printed out from P.C. are not accepted.
9	Photocopy of Remittance Information of Application fee	Photocopy of the document to prove the remittance of application fee (e.g., payment slip) issued by a banking facility.
10	Copy of Passport	Photocopy of all pages, including blank pages, of applicant’s passport. Each page must be copied on A4 sized paper.
11	Certificate of Employment	Only in case applicant is/was working in home country.
12	Letter of Guarantee	Prescribed form. Must be filled out by guarantee.
13	Copy of Family Register	In case applicant is from China, must be submitted with photocopy of description od all family members, and photo of all pages. Must be the latest issued. For applicant from other countries, Birth Certificate etc. must be required.

＜Documents to be submitted by financial sponsor＞
1) In case applicant is self-sponsored.

1	Bank Statement	Must be issued by a banking facility. Must show sufficient amount in the name of applicant.
2	Certificate of Employment	Must be issued by a firm where applicant is working. Must state the nature and position of work and how long the applicant has been working.
3	Certificate of Income (for three years)	Must be issued by a firm where applicant is working. Must state applicant’s annual income.
4	Proof(s) of Scholarship(s)	Only in case applicant is to receive any scholarship. Must state the name of the sponsor, the amount of scholarship and the period during which the scholarship will be paid. Must be submitted with a brochure etc. providing a detailed explanation of the scholarship.

2) In case applicant will be sponsored by a financial sponsor who lives in Japan.

1	Certificate of Employment of financial sponsor	In case the financial sponsor is manager/executive director/owner of a firm or owner etc. must submit an official transcript of Company Registration in place of Certificate of Employment. In case the financial sponsor is self-employed person, must submit a copy of income tax return.
2	Certificate of Income Tax of financial sponsor (for three years)	Must be issued from either tax office or city/town/village office. Must show annual gross income of the financial sponsor. Withholding tax slips are not acceptable.
3	Certificate of Residence of the financial sponsor	The certificate must include all names of the residents at the financial sponsor’s household. In case financial sponsor is a non-Japanese national, Certificate of Registered Matter, including all names of the residents at the financial sponsor’s household and a photocopy of Alien Registration Card are required.
4	Certificate of Seal-Impression of the financial sponsor	The same seal as in this certificate must be placed on “Certificate of Financial Support”.
5	Bank Statement	Bank Statement in the name of financial sponsor must be submitted.
6	Document to prove relationship between applicant and financial sponsor	A document to prove the relationship, family member or relative etc., must be submitted.

3) In case applicant will be financially supported by remittance from outside of Japan.

1	Certificate of Employment	Must be issued from a firm or an organization etc. where financial sponsor is working. Must be stated the position of work and how long the said person has been working. In case the financial sponsor is a manager/executive director/owner of a firm etc. must be submitted an official transcript (copy) of Company Registration or Business License in place of Certificate of Employment.
2	Income Statement of the Financial Sponsor (for three years)	Must be issued by a firm where the financial sponsor is working. Must show his/her annual income.
3	Bank Statement	Must be issued by a banking facility. Must show sufficient amount in the name of the financial sponsor. In case the remittance is made from China, photocopies of the saving account must be attached, too. (e.g., 存款単)
4	Document to prove relationship between applicant and financial sponsor (e.g. certificate of birth, family register, etc.)	For example; An equivalent to Japan’s family register or Certificate of Residence, including all the names of the resident at the financial sponsor’s household or Birth Certificate. In case of China, an explanation on relationship authorized by a notary public.

* It must be described in bank account that is sufficient amount to support an applicant’s expenses. In case of Chinese financial sponsor, it is needed a hundred thousand CN Yuan or more in bank account.
* Note: Recently, the Immigration Bureau of Japan is conducting stricter inspections of documents submitting by applicants for the visa status “Student” since the number of illegal residents and illegal workers who entered Japan as “Student” is marked increasing. Therefore, the Immigration Bureau is requesting some additional documents to be submitted for those applicants from countries/areas where account for a large number of Immigration Act violators.

The Process of Entrance Examination

Interview

Written exam

* Entrance Examination will be enforced at the said local. After application, its date, time and place will be conveyed to each applicant.

Application Fee and Designated Bank Account

1) Entrance Exam Fee　: 30,000 JPN Yen
* Payment must be under applicant’s own responsibility. Once the payment has been transferred, application fee is not refundable for any reason and regardless of the result of the screening.

Tuition and fees to be paid in the first school year

Applicants from college/university/Japanese language school has concluded with TUSW is exempted an admission fee as a special scholarship.

＜Faculty Research Student＞

Payment Options	Applicants for entering Nagoya campus		Applicants for entering Isesaki, Ikebukuro campus
Payment Options	Faculty research students	Freshman from partner school (Exemption of Admission fee）	Faculty research students	Freshman from partner school (Exemption of Admission fee）
Admission Fee	100,000- JPN Yen	0- Yen	100,000- Yen	0- Yen
Tuition	528,000- Yen	528,000- Yen	628,000- Yen	628,000- Yen
Facilities Fee	80,000- Yen	80,000- Yen	80,000- Yen	80,000- Yen
Miscellaneous Fees	55,000- Yen	55,000- Yen	55,000- Yen	55,000- Yen
AIU Student Insurance Fee	5,000- Yen	5,000- Yen	5,000- Yen	5,000- Yen
Total	768,000- Yen	668,000- Yen	868,000- Yen	768,000- Yen

Designated Bank Account

Applicants for entering Isesaki campus

Bank	Branch	Account number	Account holder
Gunma Bank	Isesaki branch	Saving account 1619520	School of Social Welfare, Tokyo University of Social Welfare

Applicants for entering Ikebukuro campus

Bank	Branch	Account number	Account holder
Mizuho Bank	Ikebukuro branch	Saving account 2027852	School of Social Welfare, Tokyo University of Social Welfare

Applicants for entering Nagoya campus

Bank	Branch	Account number	Account holder
Mizuho Bank	Nagoya Branch	Saving account 2588523	Gakko Hojin Chaya Shirojiro Kinen Gakuen

For further information, please contact:

Tokyo University of Social Welfare
Ikebukuro campus
4-23-1, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8426
TEL：+81-3-3987-6602　FAX+81-3-3987-8403
Mail：international@ad.tokyo-fukushi.ac.jp

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International Research Students Program,
Graduate School of Tokyo University of Social Welfare

Graduate School of Tokyo University of Social Welfare
Application Guideline for International Postgraduate Research Students
(Master’s program, April & October 2011 admission)

Preliminary program (similar to auditor program) preparing students
to enter Mater’s program of TUSW

What is the Postgraduate Research Students Program?

The Faculty Research student Program of Tokyo University of Social Welfare (TUSW) is designed for those who wish to study education/social welfare/clinical psychology/child care at TUSW, and wish to obtain knowledge in Japanese culture and proficiency in Japanese language that are necessary for conducting study in the above-mentioned field.
This is a preliminary program (similar to auditor program) preparing students to enter the Master’s program of TUSW Graduate School. Students are admitted as research student on the assumption that they will become regular students of the Master’s program of TUSW Graduate School.

Generally the duration of the program is for one year. However, some students can complete the program in 6 months, according to their attendance and academic achievement.
The maximum duration as research student status is up to two years, according to student’s proficiency in Japanese and their academic progress.
Upon taking the required number of units prescribed in the curriculum of the research student program and completing the program, students may be admitted as a regular student of the Mater’s program of TUSW. (Students need to take selection examination. Those who have received internal recommendation will get preferential treatment.)

This program is profitable for students, since the units obtained as a research student can be included in the number of units required to complete the Master’s programs of TUSW Graduate School.

Curriculum of Faculty Research Student Program (subject to change)

*In accordance with the guideline of Immigration Bureau about research students, students must take at least 10 hours of elective courses per week.
*Students will conduct their studies according to their study plans and under the supervision of TUSW’s academic advisors.
*International research students must take at least 20 units from the prescribed elective classes (described below) to complete the program. Compulsory courses for all students

Course title	Credits
Culture and Language of Japan I	2
Culture and Language of Japan II	2
*Students may be required to take some additional courses in Japanese language (Japanese characters, reading comprehension, sentence patterns, conversation, composition, listening comprehension, etc.) depending on their fluency in Japanese language.

Compulsory courses for each major

Major	Course titles	Credits
Social Welfare Major	Principles of Social Welfare	4
	Social Work I	4
	Social Work for the Elderly	4
	Social Work for the Disabled	2
	Child Welfare and Family Services	2
	Theories of Social Security	2
Clinical Psychology Major	Introduction to Psychology	2
	Outline of Psychology	2
	Developmental Psychology	4
	Psychology of Infancy	4
	Clinical Psychology	4
	Method of Psychological Research	4
	Basics of Psychological Experimentation	4
Early Childhood Care and Education Major	Outline of Early Childhood Education and Child Care	2
	Social Work for Children	4
	Principles of Early Childhood Care	4
	Care Work for Children with Special Needs	4
	Child Health Care	4
	Developmental Psychology	4
	Social Support for Raising Children	2

*International research students are also entitled to attend other undergraduate level courses at the Tokyo University of Social Welfare.

Qualifications for Application (both 1 & 2 must be fulfilled)

1) Those who have completed 16 years of formal schooling and eligible to enter colleges/universities in their home countries, or those who is judged to have scholastic abilities equivalent to the above.

2) Those whose Japanese Level is equivalent to the N2 or higher level of Japanese Language Proficiency Test “JLPT”, the quasi advanced level or higher of Global Network Kentei “GNK”, or the Level D or higher of the J-Test.

(1) Application Period
From 9th to 21st of November, 2011

(2) Application Procedure

1) Fill out all entries in “Survey Slip for Studying Abroad” （「留学調査票（りゅうがくちょうさひょう）」）and then send it by fax or e-mail within the period above-mentioned.

2) Pay the entrance exam fee and prepare all documents concerning with admission to university, and then send it to the address mentioned below.

3) Fix the date of it and conduct the examination. After making the application and then adjust the place, the date of exam on individual contact.

4) Let all applicants know whether s/he has passed the exam, we apply certificate of eligibility in each at immigration office.

5) After admitting the application of it, let person qualified know that s/he passed and then the person who has passed pay tuition fee to designated account.

6) After confirming of reception of fees, we send “Eligibility of Certificate” and “Certificate of Admission” to the said person and then s/he follows the necessary for an application of student visa.

＜Mailing Address＞
Tokyo University of Social Welfare
Ikebukuro campus
4-23-1, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8426
TEL：+81-3-3987-6602　FAX+81-3-3987-8403
Mail：international@ad.tokyo-fukushi.ac.jp

(3)Application Materials

1	Application Form	Prescribed form. Must be filled out by applicant.
2	Reason for Application	Prescribed form. Must be filled out by applicant.
3	Health Record	Prescribed form. Medical examinations must be taken within three months of application. Must be filled out by an authorized medical facility.
4	Academic Transcript	Academic Transcript(s) from senior high school and from a college were applicant last attended (if any).
5	Certificate of Graduation or Original Diploma	Certificate(s) of graduation of senior high school and a college where applicant last attended (if any). If applicant is still attending a school, a document to prove his/her expected date of graduation. If applicant is from China, an original diploma.
6	Certificate of Proficiency in Japanese Language (Certificate of studying Japanese)	Prescribed form. The certificate of Japanese language study in your country. The period and number of hours of studying Japanese must be described. Attach “JLPT” certificate of results and scores or certificate of other kinds of Japanese Tests if you have any. * Learning time of Japanese language is needed for 150 hours or more * In case you don’t receive the certificate, attach the admission ticket of each examination (copy) on Japanese language.
7	Certificate of Financial Support	Prescribed form. Must be filled out by financial sponsor.
8	Photos(10 pieces)	4x3cm. Each of the ten photos must be identical. Must have the applicant’s name and nationality on the back. One of the photos must be pasted on the fixed place of the application form. The photo must be taken full-faced, without hat, background and the features of applicant should be clear. The photo should be taken within three months of application. The photos that are printed out from P.C. are not accepted.
9	Photocopy of Remittance Information of Application fee	Photocopy of the document to prove the remittance of application fee (e.g., payment slip) issued by a banking facility.
10	Copy of Passport	Photocopy of all pages, including blank pages, of applicant’s passport. Each page must be copied on A4 sized paper.
11	Certificate of Employment	Only in case applicant is/was working in home country.
12	Letter of Guarantee	Prescribed form. Must be filled out by guarantee.
13	Copy of Family Register	In case applicant is from China, must be submitted with photocopy of description od all family members, and photo of all pages. Must be the latest issued. For applicant from other countries, Birth Certificate etc. must be required.

＜Documents to be submitted by financial sponsor＞
1) In case applicant is self-sponsored.

1	Bank Statement	Must be issued by a banking facility. Must show sufficient amount in the name of applicant.
2	Certificate of Employment	Must be issued by a firm where applicant is working. Must state the nature and position of work and how long the applicant has been working.
3	Certificate of Income (for three years)	Must be issued by a firm where applicant is working. Must state applicant’s annual income.
4	Proof(s) of Scholarship(s)	Only in case applicant is to receive any scholarship. Must state the name of the sponsor, the amount of scholarship and the period during which the scholarship will be paid. Must be submitted with a brochure etc. providing a detailed explanation of the scholarship.

2) In case applicant will be sponsored by a financial sponsor who lives in Japan.

1	Certificate of Employment of financial sponsor	In case the financial sponsor is manager/executive director/owner of a firm or owner etc. must submit an official transcript of Company Registration in place of Certificate of Employment. In case the financial sponsor is self-employed person, must submit a copy of income tax return.
2	Certificate of Income Tax of financial sponsor (for three years)	Must be issued from either tax office or city/town/village office. Must show annual gross income of the financial sponsor. Withholding tax slips are not acceptable.
3	Certificate of Residence of the financial sponsor	The certificate must include all names of the residents at the financial sponsor’s household. In case financial sponsor is a non-Japanese national, Certificate of Registered Matter, including all names of the residents at the financial sponsor’s household and a photocopy of Alien Registration Card are required.
4	Certificate of Seal-Impression of the financial sponsor	The same seal as in this certificate must be placed on “Certificate of Financial Support”.
5	Bank Statement	Bank Statement in the name of financial sponsor must be submitted.
6	Document to prove relationship between applicant and financial sponsor	A document to prove the relationship, family member or relative etc., must be submitted.

3) In case applicant will be financially supported by remittance from outside of Japan.

1	Certificate of Employment	Must be issued from a firm or an organization etc. where financial sponsor is working. Must be stated the position of work and how long the said person has been working. In case the financial sponsor is a manager/executive director/owner of a firm etc. must be submitted an official transcript (copy) of Company Registration or Business License in place of Certificate of Employment.
2	Income Statement of the Financial Sponsor (for three years)	Must be issued by a firm where the financial sponsor is working. Must show his/her annual income.
3	Bank Statement	Must be issued by a banking facility. Must show sufficient amount in the name of the financial sponsor. In case the remittance is made from China, photocopies of the saving account must be attached, too. (e.g., 存款単)
4	Document to prove relationship between applicant and financial sponsor (e.g. certificate of birth, family register, etc.)	For example; An equivalent to Japan’s family register or Certificate of Residence, including all the names of the resident at the financial sponsor’s household or Birth Certificate. In case of China, an explanation on relationship authorized by a notary public.

Interview

Written exam

Application Fee and Designated Bank Account

(1)Entrance Exam Fee　: 35,000 JPN Yen

* Payment must be under applicant’s own responsibility. Once the payment has been transferred, application fee is not refundable for any reason and regardless of the result of the screening.

* Entrance Examination will be enforced at the said local. After application, its date, time and place will be conveyed to each applicant.

Tuition and fees to be paid in the first school year

Applicants from college/university/Japanese language school has concluded with TUSW is exempted an admission fee as a special scholarship.

＜Postgraduate research Student＞

Payment Options	Applicants for entering Nagoya campus		Applicants for entering Isesaki, Ikebukuro campus
Payment Options	Postgraduate research Student	Freshman from partner school (Exemption of Admission fee）	Postgraduate research Student	Freshman from partner school (Exemption of Admission fee）
Admission Fee	100,000円	0円	100,000円	0円
Tuition	550,000円	550,000円	650,000円	650,000円
Facilities Fee	80,000円	80,000円	80,000円	80,000円
Miscellaneous Fees	55,000円	55,000円	55,000円	55,000円
AIU Student Insurance Fee	5,000円	5,000円	5,000円	5,000円
Total	790,000- Yen	690,000- Yen	890,000- Yen	790,000- Yen

Designated Bank Account

Applicants for entering Isesaki campus

Bank	Branch	Account number	Account holder
Gunma Bank	Isesaki branch	Saving account 1619520	School of Social Welfare, Tokyo University of Social Welfare

Applicants for entering Ikebukuro campus

Bank	Branch	Account number	Account holder
Mizuho Bank	Ikebukuro branch	Saving account 2027852	School of Social Welfare, Tokyo University of Social Welfare

Applicants for entering Nagoya campus

Bank	Branch	Account number	Account holder
Mizuho Bank	Nagoya Branch	Saving account 2588523	Gakko Hojin Chaya Shirojiro Kinen Gakuen

For further information, please contact:

Tokyo University of Social Welfare
Ikebukuro campus
4-23-1, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8426
TEL：+81-3-3987-6602　FAX+81-3-3987-8403
Mail：international@ad.tokyo-fukushi.ac.jp