This program is designed for foreign students planning to enter a university in Japan. Its aim is to broaden their knowledge of Japanese Language and culture so that they will be able to contribute to international understanding and world peace through engaging in a wide range of study.

1. This program is one-year course designed for those who desire to enter a university in Japan. It covers conversation, reading comprehension, grammar, composition, Japanese expository-writing, Japanese workshop, and computer classes. The program aims to foster students who have enough Japanese language ability to take lectures in university undergraduate course.
2. "Things Japanese" class gives students an idea of Japanese nature, culture, and society in order to better acquire Japanese language. Thus students will be able to take part in tea ceremonies, and watching performing arts as part of class. Furthermore, picnics and beach parties will be held to promote communication between students and teachers and Japanese students.
3. Students can access to library facilities, language laboratories, computer facilities, and the movie theater located on the campus. Students also can use internet and e-mail with their own account.
4. Students in this course who receive outstanding grades will be recommended to apply for undergraduate course in Okinawa University. Also students with outstanding academic performance can apply for scholarships.
5. Since the establishment of the program in 1994, the students who completed the program have gone on to undergraduate and postgraduate course in universities, vocational schools, in-company job training in Japan, or returned to their countries to work in a variety of fields.
   
   

All students are required to complete 34 credit hours a week and spend one academic year in the university in order to finish the program.

1. The term of study is one year. The academic year starts in April each year, and consists of two semesters, the first semester (April to September) and the second semester (from October to March) with classes conducted from Monday through Friday.

2. School Holidays
Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, summer vacation (1st August~30th September), winter vacation (20th December ~ 4th January)
Spring vacation (1st March ~ 31st March)

Japanese A I_II(Conversation)

Designed to develop the ability to handle
conversational Japanese.

Japanese B I_II(Listening Comprehension)

Designed to develop the listening skill by accurately understanding news broadcasts on TV, radio, etc.

Japanese C I_II(Reading Comprehension)

Aims at developing the ability to read and comprehend newspapers,
magazines, short stories, etc. and to expand the vocabulary.

Japanese D I_II(grammar)

Enriches grammatical knowledge and its application.

Japanese E I_II(composition)

Students learn how to write in Japanese by applying the sentence patterns they have acquired.

Japanese Expository-writing I_II

Students learn how to write Japanese clearly and correctly.

Seminar I_II

Students learn the grammatical differences between their native language and Japanese.

Things Japanese I_II

Experts from various disciplines present "Things Japanese" as so that students can learn about various aspects of Japanese culture.

Computer I_II

In this course, students learn the basics of using a computer.

450,000 Yen (Two semesters)

In order to enroll in the international student program, an applicant must meet one of the following requirements.

1. Applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education outside Japan, and have at least ability equivalent to a 3rd grade in the Standard Test of Japanese Language Proficiency.
2. Applicants must have completed a formal education equivalent to the graduates of Japanese high schools, having the academic potentiality to pursue a university or college education.
3. Those who have studied at a Japanese educational institution for more than one year after being admitted into Japan cannot apply for the program.(Student completing Japanese educational institution in one year in Japan can apply for the program)
   

The number of international students to be admitted to the Japanese Language Program:

30 students

Overseas Applicants:Application documents and a pre-recorded cassette tape as a fulfillment of the reading assignment must be presented.
Foreign Residents in Japan: Application documents, a written examination in the Japanese language, and an interview.
*Please find the reading assignment at the last page of this brochure.
Applicants in overseas should record the assignment by him/herself. False information may incur cancellation of the offer of a place for the program.

30,000 Yen (Payment must be made during the application period)
Payment can be made by one of the following methods

1. Pay directly at the Accounting Section of Okinawa University
2. Pay in cash by registered mail.
3. Pay into Okinawa University bank account(transfer fees should be borne by the applicant.)
   
   *Attention: A check(cheque)will not be accepted.
   *c.f. Bank account number is found with Admission Procedures information in the brochure.

Overseas applicants Application period: 1 September/Wednesday~ 1 October/Friday 2004 Screening examination: First:Examination conducted by the university Second:Final documents examination conducted by the Immigration Bureau Announcement of exam. Results : As soon as the examinations are completed, each applicant will be notified of the result by mail. (The result will also be posted on a bulletin board on the campus)

Foreign applicants in Japan Application period: 6 December /Monday 2004 ~ 4 February/Friday 2005 Screening examination: 16 February/Wednesday 2005 oJapanese written examination 10:00 - 12:00 oInterviews 13:00 Announcement of exam.results: 23 February/Wednesday,-2004 14:00 notified by mail and posted on a bulletin board on the campus. Note: Telephone enquiries about the results are not accepted.

Applicants need to submit the following documents:

1. A completed application form for the Japanese Language Program of Okinawa University. (Form 1)
2. The admission ticket for an Examination. (Form 2)
3. Health Examination Certificate filled out and signed by a medical doctor. (Form3)
4. Graduation Certificate of the last school attended (A copy is not accepted )
5. Transcript of academic records of the last school attended (A copy is not accepted)
6. Documents proving the Japanese study background (A Certificate of course work at Japanese Language School, Transcript of Academic Record, the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Certificate, a Letter of Recommendation from a Japanese language instructor.)
7. A written essay on the purpose of studying in Japan. (Form 4)
8. Study Scheme in Japan.(Form 5)
9. A copy of the applicants passport or a certificate of alien registration.
   (Applicants outside Japan may submit one of the above items during the admission procedure period)
10. Documents proving that the applicants can defray all the expenses incurred during his/her stay in Japan.
    1. In the case where the applicant can defray all expenses himself/herself.
    a. Applicants bank statement
    (Payment should be made either in Japanese Yen or U.S. dollars)
    b. Documents proving an occupation, an income, or a finance/asset statement
    c. Certificate of Payment of Costs (Included in Application form)
    2. In the case where expense are defrayed by a sponsor outside Japan, such as the applicants relatives.
    a. Sponsor's bank statement either in Japanese Yen or U.S. dollars
    b. Documents proving the sponsor's occupation, annual income or his/her finance asset statement, a certificate of employment
    c. Certificate of Payment of Costs (Included in Application form)
    d. Documents proving the relationship of the sponsor to the applicant.
    (For example, a copy of family register, a legal paper to prove kinship, etc.)
    3. In the case where expenses are defrayed by a sponsor living in Japan.
    a. Documents proving the person's occupation, income or property status.
    1Certificate of employment
    2Tax payment certificate(document showing the person's annual income).
    b. Certificate of Residency.
    c. Certificate of registered seal(Inkan)
    d. Certificate of Payment of Costs (Included in Application form)
11. Cassette tape of a reading assignment( only for applicants applying from abroad )
    

• All official documents should have been issued within the last 3 months.
• Affix photographs (4cm~3cm) to the admission application form and to the admission ticket for the examination.
• All the documents to be submitted should be originals. (If requested, any original documents will be returned at the end of the application process)
• In the case where the documents submitted are not in the Japanese language, a Japanese translation should also be enclosed.
• Please send your application documents by registered special delivery mail. Any person taking the application documents directly to the university must show his or her ID card and will have total responsibility for the documents.
• Admission fees and application documents submitted will not be returned under any circumstances.
• The university will send all necessary information to the applicant's current address; therefore, please enter your current address correctly and accurately.
• All the necessary application documents must have the applicant's name and signature. When you attach the Japanese translation of documents submitted in a foreign language, please also submit the translator's name and signature.
• An application form should be filled out by an applicant only.
  

555 Kokuba, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan 902-8521
Okinawa University
International Exchange Office
Telephone (098)832-3269
Facsimile (098)831-8650

Those who have been accepted need to complete the following items:
1. Overseas Applicants
*Those who passed the first screening should pay the tuition fees;
*Those who failed the second screening after paying the tuition fees will receive a refund.
2. Tuition payment
a) Payment period : 1 November(Mon)~ 3 December(Fri) 2004
b) Methods of payment : (Follow one of the methods stated below)
1) Pay directly to the Accounting Section of Okinawa University through the applicant's representative.
2) Pay into the bank account of Okinawa University (bank transfer fee, and other expenses, should be borne by the applicant.)
*Failure to pay during the tuition payment period will result in the university withdrawing its offer of a place.
*The tuition fees that have been paid will be returned to the applicant only under the following circumstances:
1) When an applicant failed in the second screening
2) When an applicant cannot enter Okinawa for his/her personal reason
*After passing the second screening and paying all the tuition fees, an admission certificate and residence qualification certificate will be issued.
3. Foreign Applicants Living in Japan
a) Admission procedure and period of tuition payment
23 February (Wed) ~23 March (Wed) 2005
b) Method of Payment
*Pay directly to the university's Accounting Section
Notes> Those who have failed to pay during the tuition payment period will not be allowed to enroll in the university.
> Tuition fees that have been paid will not be returned to the applicant under any circumstances.
4. Documents for Admission
1) Written Pledge (use the prescribed form)
2) Two copies of the applicant's photograph (4cm height~3cm width) taken within the last 3 months with his/her name written on the back.
3) Receipt for payment of tuition fees(use the prescribed form)

5. Okinawa University Bank Account

GAKKO HOJIN KAKAZUGAKUEN

Moriteru Arasaki, Chairman
Bank of the Ryukyus Yosemiya Branch
Ordinary account 121-286
Address: 555 Kokuba, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan
Telephone: 098-832-5560
*From overseas : +831-98-832-5560
Notes:
Please be sure to pay in the name of the applicant. If the payment is made in the name of other persons, please notify us immediately. (Bank transfer fee of payment should be borne by the applicant.)

 

Living in Okinawa
Okinawa University is located in Naha City, the capital of Okinawa, at the southern end of Japan. Okinawa is located between Kyusyu and Taiwan. Major Asian cities such as Taipei, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, Manila and Tokyo are all located within a 1,500km radius of Okinawa. Because of its close proximity to the major Asian cities, Okinawa represents the southern gate to China, Southeast Asia and Oceania.
The only region which has a sub-tropical climate in Japan, it offers a warmer climate with the average temperature of approximately 23 degrees and is blessed by beautiful seasonal flowers and abundant nature areas. Its peculiar culture and environment attracts a lot of people and is inviting for many foreign sight-seers. Commodity price in Okinawa is relatively stable and lower than those in mainland Japan. Okinawa University offers good circumstances with abundant nature and unique cultures, for you to live and study.

(1) Accommodation
Okinawa University does not have accommodation on the campus, though it introduces apartment room near the campus. Students who wish to ask the university to be guarantor for renting room should join insurance.
Upon signing a contract to rent an apartment, Japanese customary practice requires the tenant to pay not only the rent but also non-refundable key money equivalent to one month rent, called "rei-kin" in Japanese payable to the landlord. The landlord keeps a returnable deposit equivalent to one to two months' rent called "shiki-kin" in Japanese, as security in case the tenant should fail to pay the rent of the room. Part of "shiki-kin" will be paid back to the tenant when leaving the room. In addition, the tenant should pay a commission equivalent to one month rent to the realty dealer.

(2) Living cost in Okinawa
Living cost including accommodation fee varies from 60,000 to 120,000 yen.

(3) Expenses for medical treatment
1 National Health Insurance
Japan has a compulsory insurance system, and all those living in Japan must be covered by some form of insurance. Foreign students studying in Japan for more than one year should apply for National Health lnsurance. The insurance will cover 70% of medical payment. The amount students will pay varies somewhat in different cities, towns and villages. The premium does not change no matter how many times you use your insurance.

2 JASSO International Student Medical Expenses Reimbursement program
The JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) International Student Medical Expenses Reimbursement program offers an additional refund (Maximum 80%) of part of the medical expenses incurred. (Note that reimbursements cannot be made for medical treatment that is not covered by the National Health Insurance system.) Accordingly, using both the National Health Insurance system and JASSO's reimbursement program, an international student will have to pay minimum 6% of a medical bill for any treatment covered by the insurance.

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