Exchange / Non Degree-seeking Program

1. Completed and signed “Online Application Confirmation Sheet”
   After you fill out our “Online Application Form” and click “Confirm,”you will be taken to the “Online Application Confirmation Sheet.” Click“Print” to print out this “Online Application Confirmation Sheet.” The“Certification and Consent” page will print automatically with your“Online Application Confirmation Sheet.” Fill out the “Certification and Consent” by hand and attach a passport-size ID photo where indicated. After printing out the Confirmation Sheet, you must click “Submit” to complete your online application.
2. Official Academic Transcript from Home University
3. Personal Statement of Purpose (300 - 500 words)
4. International Student Reference Form (2 pages each)
   You can download the form here.

   ・ If you are applying as an exchange student from one of our partner universities,
   　submit ONE International Student Reference Form.
   ・ If you are applying as a non-exchange (independent fee-paying) student,
   　submit TWO International Student Reference Forms.

5. Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable)
6. Two ID Photos(One for the application record and the other for AIU registration.)

*If the photos are not clear, we may request that applicants send additional photos. Please note the following when submitting photos:

・ Photos must be passport-size (3 cm x 4 cm) and clearly show your head and shoulders.
・ A personal snapshot is not acceptable; this must be an official ID photo.
・ Photos in which you are wearing sunglasses and/or a cap/hat are not acceptable.

Photos which are printed on a color printer are not acceptable.

All international students staying in Japan over 90 days must obtain a visa. Applicants will not be able to apply for a visa without the Certificate of Eligibility. AIU will apply for this document at the immigration office in Japan after applicants are accepted.

1. Financial Statement
Applicants must submit one or more of the following documents which indicate(s) that they have sufficient financial resources to cover their study abroad expenses at AIU:

• A financial statement which shows the latest balance (within a month of the application date) in the bank account is preferable.
• A financial statement showing the latest balance in financial supporter’s bank account is acceptable.
• Documents about financial aid (student loan, etc.) or scholarships are also acceptable.

We expect that the financial statement shows a total of approximately 600,000 JPY per semester for exchange students and 800,000 JPY per semester for non-exchange students. The breakdown of these estimates is as follows:

Chart 1: Tuition and Fees per Semester

Chart 2: Other Expenses per Semester

Please carefully note that the estimates in Chart 2 are quoted purely for applicants’ reference. The actual costs of travel expenses, textbooks, utility fees, and personal expenses vary depending on the location of your home country, courses taken at AIU, and your lifestyle.

Note: If you submit a financial statement from your financial supporter, provide a supporting document which verifies the relationship between you and your financial supporter as stated on the document.

2. Copy of Passport
Photocopy of your passport showing all information clearly. If your current passport will expire during your stay in Japan, make sure that you renew it before leaving your home country.

3. Additional ID Photo
The photo should be the same quality as those for AIU admission. Please see (6) above for details.