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Handbook for International Students

The information listed below is the English version of Handbook for International Students in Japanese.

Contents

  • Article 1: International Student Categories
    1. Government-Sponsored International Students
    2. Japan-Korea Joint Program for Science & Engineering Students
    3. Privately-Financed International Students
  • Article 2: New Residency Management System
    1. New Residency Management System
    2. Extension of Period of Stay
    3. Temporary Separture and Re-Entry
    4. Change of Status of Residence
    5. Engaging in an Activity other than that Permitted under Your Status of Residence
    6. Pregnancy and Childbirth
    7. Foreign Residents Information
  • Article 3: Accommodation
    1. Student Dormitories
    2. International Houses
    3. Private Apartments
    4. Comprehensive Renters' Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan
      (Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: JEES)
  • Article 4: Life in Yamagata
    1. About Yamagata
    2. Postal Services (Domestic/International)
    3. Banking
    4. Telephone
    5. Newspapers
    6. Radio and TV
    7. Gas, Electricity and Water
    8. Garbage
    9. Information for Accompanying Family
    10. Bike Registry
  • Article 5: Health
    1. Health Administration Center
    2. Medical Costs
    3. University Hospital
    4. Emergency Hospitals / Holiday Medical Services
  • Article 6: University Fees and Scholarships
    1. Entrance Examination Fees, Admission Fees and Tuition Fees
    2. Exemption of Admission Fees and Tuition Fees
    3. Scholarship Information
  • Article 7: Studying and General Living
    1. Academic Advisors / Counselors
    2. Institute of
    3. Tutor
    4. Field Trip
    5. Japanese Language Education
    6. Library
    7. Yamagata University Museum
    8. Part-Time Work On-Campus
    9. During Breaks
  • Article 8: Personal Documents
    1. Student or Other IC Card
    2. Certificate of University Registration (issued by machine)
    3. Academic Transcript
    4. Certification of Commuting, Certification of Student Trip Fare Reduction (from Automatic Certification Machine)
    5. Certificate of Completion of Research
    6. Certification of Japanese Government Scholarship Guarantee