Support for International Students
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
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- Response to inquiries by email
- Support for obtaining a student visa（required documents, etc.）
- Information on dormitories
- Laboratory support*For applicable programs only
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- Response to inquiries by email
- Support for obtaining a student visa
Enrolling
- Administrative support
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- 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
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- Assignment of tutor
Many international students are assigned a Tokyo Tech student as tutor to rely on for support.
- Laboratory support
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- Guidance on laboratory affiliation
Getting acquainted with laboratory rules and culture.
Campus Life
- Administrative support
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- 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
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- Tutor support for daily life
Assistance on a
variety of issues from course registration and campus
facilities to Japanese culture
- Laboratory support
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- Various forms of laboratory support
Counseling Services
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- Health Service Center
- Tokyo Tech physicians, public health nurses,
registered nurses, and pharmacists provide
consultation on physical and mental well-being
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- Career
Counseling
- Experienced career advisors provide guidance on
potential career paths（appointment required）
International Student Support Facilities
Learning Japanese
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- 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.
