| Application Procedure | 2-year university preparatory course (April entry) | 1-year and 6-month university preparatory course (October entry) |
|---|---|---|
| STEP①～⑤ | August 1st - October 31st of the previous year | March 1st - May 31st |
| Application for residence status | Around November of the previous year | Around June |
| Announcement of application review results | Late February | Late August |
| Issuance of enrollment documents Payment of entrance fee and tuition fees | Issuance of admission certificate and tuition fee payment notice, payment within the deadline | Issuance of admission certificate and tuition fee payment notice, payment within the deadline |
| Visa Application | Mid-March: Applicants apply for a visa at the Japanese embassy or other overseas diplomatic mission. | Mid-September: Applicants apply for a visa at the Japanese embassy or other overseas diplomatic mission. |
| Arrival in Japan | After obtaining the visa: late March to early April | After obtaining the visa: late September to early October |
| Enrollment procedures | Attend orientation and entrance ceremony Classes begin | Attend orientation and entrance ceremony Classes begin |
Examination fee: 20,000 yen
| Item | 2-Year Preparatory Course At Enrollment | 2-Year Preparatory Course Second Year | 1-Year 6-Month Preparatory Course At Enrollment | 1-Year 6-Month Preparatory Course Second Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance Fee | 50,000 yen | ― | 50,000 yen | ― |
| Tuition Fee | 600,000 yen | 600,000 yen | 600,000 yen | 300,000 yen |
| Facility Fee | 20,000 yen | 20,000 yen | 20,000 yen | 10,000 yen |
| Equipment Fee | 20,000 yen | 20,000 yen | 20,000 yen | 10,000 yen |
| Textbook Fee | 30,000 yen | 30,000 yen | 30,000 yen | 15,000 yen |
| Extracurricular Activity Fee | 20,000 yen | 20,000 yen | 20,000 yen | 10,000 yen |
| Insurance Fee | 10,000 yen | 10,000 yen | 10,000 yen | 5,000 yen |
| Health Care Fee | 10,000 yen | 10,000 yen | 10,000 yen | 10,000 yen |
| Total | 760,000 yen | 710,000 yen | 760,000 yen | 360,000 yen |
* Tuition refund policy is stated in the school regulations.
An additional initial fee is required when moving into an apartment.
The cost varies depending on the property, but the average is around 100,000 yen.
