Certificate of University Registration

The Certificate of University Registration, required when applying for visa extensions and scholarships, can be obtained from an automatic machine located at designated areas.

Certificate of Academic Records

The Certificate of Academic Records is required when applying for scholarships and other situations requiring proof of grades. The certificate can be obtained from the International Student Section of each faculty.

Commute Certificate and Student Discount Tickets

JR Railways offers a special 20% discount for students traveling over 101 kilometers (excluding research students). A certificate for the purchase of these tickets can be obtained from an automatic machine located at designated areas.

Certificate to Purchase Commuter Pass (Full time students)

Full time students are eligible for a student commuter pass from the nearest station to their current residence to school. To obtain the pass, students should go to the appropriate desk at the department they belong to and get an application for commuter pass “Tsugaku teiki jyoushaken hakkou hikae”, fill in the student number, name, address, and commuter pass route. Go to the appropriate transportation facility, fill out the form there and submit it with the application from school. Also, don’t forget to bring the student ID.

In some cases, the transportation facility may require a “Commuter Route Certificate”; in these cases, ask the respective faculties for it and go again.

Certificate of Graduation or Completion of Course

International students who have completed the undergraduate course are awarded a diploma of graduation, and international students who have completed graduate courses are awarded a statement of degree. Those students requiring a certification of graduation or a copy of the statement of degree in English should inquire at the International Student Section of each faculty.

A certification of expected graduation or completion of course can be obtained from an automatic machine.

Research students returning to their respective countries after completion of research will, upon request, be issued with Certification of Enrollment in both Japanese and English at the International Student Section of each faculty.

Certificate of Status for Japanese Government Scholarship Students

A Certificate of Status, required for extension of visas and to invite family members to live in Japan, can be obtained at the International Student Section of each faculty.

Letter of Guarantee for Japanese Government Scholarship Students

A Letter of Guarantee for Japanese Government Scholarship Students required when applying for a visa extension can be obtained at the International Student Section of each faculty.