International Admissions

There are over 350 international students from 42 countries including Asian countries such as China, Korea, Malaysia and Thailand, and other countries, who are studying in pursuit of their goals.

Immigration Procedures

Visa for Entrance Examination

Before coming to Japan to take an entrance examination, you should obtain a visa issued by the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your country. You should state clearly that your purpose is to take a university entrance examination.

You will receive a visa for the status of Tanki-taizai (Temporary Visitor).

Ryugaku (College Student) Visa

1. Visa for non-residents of Japan

Be sure to obtain a Ryugaku (College Student) visa before coming to Japan. After you are admitted and receive a letter of acceptance from the university, you should take the letter to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your country and apply for a Ryugaku visa. On completion of the necessary formalities, you will receive the visa. Without this visa, you cannot enter Japan as an international student. Detailed information can be obtained from the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your country.

2. Visa for residents of Japan

You should go to your local immigration office with a letter of acceptance from the University and apply for a change of residence status to that of Ryugaku (College Student) visa. Please note that there is no guarantee that this request for a change of status will be granted. Detailed information can be obtained from your local immigration office. N.B. A scholarship and The Medical Fee Reimbursement System are applicable only to students with a Ryugaku visa.

Japanese Proficiency

Both the undergraduate courses and graduate courses are taught in Japanese. The undergraduate courses, in particular, require a high degree of Japanese proficiency. Some graduate courses and student exchange programs (KUSEP) are offered in English.

The International Student Center at Kanazawa University offers Japanese languages courses to students who have already enrolled. You should become proficient in Japanese at a Japanese language school or in an intensive course in your country or Japan before enrollment.

International Student Center

The International Student Center provides Japanese language with Japanese culture, as well as counseling and advice for studying and living in Japan.