Prospective Students

Support for International Students

Helpful support for your campus life

Tokyo Tech's administrative staff, laboratories, and students offer collaborative support to help international students safely and comfortably settle into life in Japan. A range of counseling services and support facilities are also available. Make the most of these support services and enjoy your study abroad experience at Tokyo Tech.

Support Service Examples

Before Arrival

Administrative support

Administrative support

  • Response to inquiries by email
  • Support for obtaining a student visa（required documents, etc.）
  • Information on dormitories
Laboratory support*For applicable programs only

Laboratory support

  • Response to inquiries by email
  • Support for obtaining a student visa

Enrolling

Administrative support

Administrative support

  • Orientation
    Introduction to Japanese language classes and counseling services for international students
  • Campus Guide for International Students
    Information on residence cards, health checks, and other essential information for students studying at Tokyo Tech
  • Support for various procedures（insurance plans, bank account, etc.）
Student-led support

Student-led support

  • Assignment of tutor
    Many international students are assigned a Tokyo Tech student as tutor to rely on for support.
Laboratory support

Laboratory support

  • Guidance on laboratory affiliation
    Getting acquainted with laboratory rules and culture.

Campus Life

Administrative support

Administrative support

  • Support for enrollment in classes
  • Library tour in April and October
    Tour of the library with tips on searching for and borrowing books
  • Health checkup in April and October
Student-led support

Student-led support

  • Tutor support for daily life
    Assistance on a variety of issues from course registration and campus facilities to Japanese culture
Laboratory support
  • Various forms of laboratory support

Counseling Services

  • Immigration & Visa Consulting Service

    Immigration & Visa Consulting Service
    Professional law office staff assist with application procedures concerning foreign residents（consultation days and times are limited）

  • Student Guidance Room

    Student Guidance Room
    Consultation on everything from classes to life in Japan, all in strict confidence

  • Health Service Center

    Health Service Center
    Tokyo Tech physicians, public health nurses, registered nurses, and pharmacists provide consultation on physical and mental well-being

  • Career Counseling

    Career Counseling
    Experienced career advisors provide guidance on potential career paths（appointment required）

International Student Support Facilities

Learning Japanese

  • Japanese Language and Culture Courses

    Japanese Language and Culture Courses
    In the Japanese language courses, which are held five days a week for the intensive class and one to two days a week for beginner and intermediate classes, all skills are learned comprehensively. Japanese culture can also be learned in Japanese through themes such as anime and movies.

Prospective Students