1. Composition of residents to be accepted (planned)
| International students: | about 60 percent of the total |
|---|---|
| Japanese students: | about 30 percent of the total |
| Researchers: | about 10 percent of the total |
2. Qualification for residence
International students
International students must have "student" status of residence, must be able to commute from the TIEC to the universities, and must meet one of the following conditions. The residence period at the TIEC shall be 30 days or more.
- 1. Excellent international students who are enrolled in postgraduate school of Japanese universities as regular students. (include international research students who have been admitted to postgraduate school of Japanese universities as regular students)within the standard period of study (except for international students who have been enrolled for longer than the standard period of study as a result of military service).
- 2. Excellent international students who are enrolled in undergraduate school of Japanese universities in the 5th or 6th grade of faculty of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine within the standard period of study (except for international students who have been enrolled for longer than the standard period of study as a result of military service).
- 3. International students who are enrolled in Japanese universities’ postgraduate level program (include those who do not have "student" status of residence).
Japanese students
Japanese students (include students who have “permanent resident” or “special permanent resident” status of residence) must be able to commute from the TIEC to the universities and must meet all the following conditions. The residence period at the TIEC shall be 30 days or more.
- 1. Excellent Japanese students who are enrolled in postgraduate school of Japanese universities as regular students or undergraduate school of Japanese universities in the 5th or 6th grade of faculty of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine within the standard period of study (except for Japanese students who have been enrolled for longer than the standard period of study as a result of studying abroad).
- 2. Japanese students who have English ability.
- 3. Japanese students who are willing to work as Resident Assistants.
Researchers
Foreign researchers
Outstanding foreign researchers who register to Japanese universities or research institutes, have “professor”, “researcher”, “cultural activities” “Highly Skilled Professional (i) (a) ” ,or ”Highly Skilled Professional (ii)(foreign researchers who are engaged in the activity of (a))” status of residence, can commute from the TIEC to the universities or institutes and hold a doctoral degree awarded in less than 8 years at the time of application. (Excluding full-time staff of a university or research institute) The residence period at the TIEC shall be over 30 days or more.
Japanese researchers
Outstanding Japanese researchers (include researchers who have “permanent resident” or “special permanent resident” status of residence) who register to Japanese universities or research institutes and hold a doctoral degree awarded in less than 8 years at the time of application. (Excluding full-time staff of a university or research institute) The residence period at the TIEC shall be 30 days or more.
3. Period of Residence
【International students and Japanese students】
The maximum period of residence shall be 3 years within the term of study. (include the period of residence in the past)
【Researchers】
The maximum period of residence shall be 3 years within the enrollment period. Researchers can reapply and the maximum period of residence shall be 3 years within the enrollment period. (the maximum period of residence shall be 6 years in total and include the period of residence in the past)
※Hall C,D residents, an accompanying family’s period of residence in the past also includes applicant’s period of residence and the longer period is applied. The period of residence in the past as an applicant’s child excludes applicant’s period of residence.
4. Rent and other expenses
Entrance fee
Additional payment of one month’s rent as an entrance fee (non-returnable) is required.
Rent
Residence Hall A
| International Students | ¥35,000 monthly |
|---|---|
| Japanese Students | ¥56,000 monthly |
| Researchers | ¥62,000 monthly |
Residence Hall B
| International Students | ¥52,000 monthly |
|---|---|
| Japanese Students | ¥70,000 monthly |
| Researchers | ¥78,000 monthly |
Residence Hall C
| International Students | ¥74,500 monthly |
|---|---|
| Japanese Students | ¥101,000 monthly |
| Researchers | ¥112,000 monthly |
Residence Hall D
| International Students | ¥86,500 monthly |
|---|---|
| Japanese Students | ¥118,000 monthly |
| Researchers | ¥129,500 monthly |
Utility fees
Residents must pay for their actual expenses (include the designated handling fee by TIEC Administration Office).
5. Admission method
The recruitment of residents is notified to Japanese universities and research institutes and posted on JASSO website.
6. Procedure of application
Applicants submit required documents and application forms through their host universities / institutes.
Direct application to TIEC is not acceptable.
