International Applicants from Overseas

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1 Toyo University September 2018 Application Guide for International Applicants from Overseas This Application Guide is for non-japanese applicants who reside outside of Japan. The information found in this Guide does not apply to those who reside in Japan at the time of application or the time of the interview. Note that all dates and times in this Guide are based on Japan time. This Application Guide explains information pertaining to the undergraduate admission to Toyo University in September 2018 from application to enrollment. Please read it thoroughly to ensure that you fully understand the required procedures. Please note that any changes or revisions to the content as well as details on any special measures executed in response to a major natural disaster or other event will be posted on Toyo University s admission information website.

2 CONTENTS Outline About the Application Procedure for International Applicants from Overseas... 1 List of Faculties/Departments/Courses Accepting Applicants and Number of Openings... 2 Admissions Details 1. Application Information for International Applicants from Overseas (Type A) Application Eligibility... 3 Application Schedule for 2018 September Admission... 4 Subjects... 4 Application Documents Application Information for International Applicants from Overseas (Type B) Subjects Hennyugaku/Tennyugaku Application Information for Applicants from Overseas Application Eligibility... 9 Application Schedule for 2018 September Admission Subjects Application Documents Application Important Reminders Concerning Application From Application to Interview Application Fee Interview Notification of Examinee Number and Interview Outline Connection Test and Interview Announcement of Results and Admission Procedure Announcement of Results Admission Procedure Other Matters Status of Residence Payment of Tuition and Fees Refund of Payments Following the Admission Procedure Toyo Top Global Scholarships Support Schemes for International Students Recognition of Previously Earned Credits (For applicants of Hennyugaku/Tennyugaku only) Contact Information for Toyo University Regarding handling of personal information Toyo University shall use names, addresses, and other forms of personal information that are contained in applications submitted to us for the purposes of 1) receiving applications, 2) implementing the entrance exam, 3) announcing results, 4) processing admissions, and 5) providing pre-enrollment education, as well as for tasks associated with these operations. Toyo University may outsource some of the above-mentioned operations to businesses. In some cases, Toyo University will provide personal information it has received to said designated business so that it may execute the outsourced operations.

3 About the Application Procedure for International Applicants from Overseas This Application Guide is for international students who reside outside of Japan. Applicants can complete the entire application procedure online without coming to Japan. 1. Applications from International Applicants from Overseas (Type A) (Pages 3 to 7) This category of application is for international applicants who want to matriculate as a first-year student seeking a bachelor's degree; it also serves as the basis for selecting those eligible to receive the Toyo Top Global Scholarship A*. Applicants who are admitted to the program and are deemed to have performed outstandingly will receive the Toyo Top Global Scholarship A. (Not all successful candidates after document screening and online interview will be nominated to receive the scholarship.) 2. Applications from International Applicants from Overseas (Type B) - Not available for September 2018 This category of application is for international students who want to matriculate as a first-year student seeking a bachelor s degree; it also serves as the basis for selecting those eligible to receive the Toyo Top Global Scholarship B*. Applicants who are admitted to the program and are deemed to have performed outstandingly on the exam will receive the Toyo Top Global Scholarship B (Except Department of Regional Development Studies.). (Not all successful candidates after document screening and online interview will be nominated to receive the scholarship.) 3. Hennyugaku/Tennyugaku Applications from International Applicants from Overseas (Pages 9 to 13) This type of application is offered for international students residing outside of Japan who want to transfer to Toyo University and matriculate as a second-year students. Note that applicants who apply in this category will not be eligible for the Toyo Top Global Scholarship A nor Toyo Top Global Scholarship B. (Note) Hennyugaku: for applicants who have completed another school. Tennyugaku: for applicants who have finished at least one academic year at another school. *See page 19 for information on the Toyo Top Global Scholarships. The application procedure differs depending on application type. Please read the instructions in this Application Guide carefully to avoid errors. 1

4 List of Faculties/Departments/Courses Accepting Applicants and Number of Openings 1. Applications from International Applicants from Overseas (Type A) Faculty Department (Course) Openings Global and Regional Studies Global Innovation Studies 30 Information Networking for Innovation and Design Information Networking for Innovation and Design Applications from International Applicants from Overseas (Type B) Not available for September 2018 Admission 3. Hennyugaku/Tennyugaku Application for International Applicants from Overseas Faculty Department (Course) Openings Global and Regional Studies Global Innovation Studies Small number The number of openings includes other Entrance Examinations for 2018 admission offered to international students. The final number of accepted students may fall below the number of openings due to the circumstances of applications, application screening results, or other reason. 2

5 1. Application Information for International Applicants from Overseas (Type A) Application Eligibility Eligible persons must satisfy all of the following conditions (1 to 5): 1. The person is a national of a country other than Japan. 2. The person must be at least 18 years of age by September 30, The person has completed (or is expected to complete) a 12-year education curriculum or the equivalent* in a country other than Japan by September 30, 2018 (see note below for exceptions) The person must satisfy one of the following English proficiency requirements or the equivalent. 3 TOEFL ibt score of 79 or higher TOEFL PBT score of 550 or higher IELTS score of 6.0 or higher TOEIC score of 780 or higher 5. The person is seeking to enter Toyo University (desired department and course) as his or her first choice. (Note 1) A person who completed a curriculum in a school outside of Japan that is considered to be the equivalent of high school that was designated by Japan(MEXT) may be permitted to apply even if he or she has not reached 18 years of age by September 30, If a person has completed a 12-year standard school education curriculum in less than 12 years as a result of grade skipping or early graduation and thus does not reach 18 years of age by September 30, 2018, his or her application can be considered. (Note 2) Exceptions will include: Person who has completed fewer than 12 years of education since he or she skipped a grade or graduated early in a country that bases eligibility for admission to a university on a 12-year education curriculum. Person who has completed school in a country with an ordinary education curriculum of fewer than 12 years prior to university enrollment and has completed (or is expected to complete) a university preparatory course for admission to a Japanese university that was designated by Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Person who has completed school in a country with an ordinary education curriculum of fewer than 12 years prior to university enrollment and is recognized by Toyo University as having completed a program equivalent to a 12-year curriculum based on an official certificate issued by that country. Person who holds an International Baccalaureate degree, Baccalauréat qualification (French Republic), Abitur qualification (Federal Republic of Germany), or GCE Advanced Level or has been approved by Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. (Note 3) A valid English proficiency requirement score must be the one from a test taken on or after January 1, However, scores from TOEFL ITP, TOEFL CBT, IELTSTM (General Training Module), and TOEIC -IP will not be accepted. 3

6 Daytime Courses Application Schedule for September 2018 Admission Application Period Online Registration and Document Submission Notification of Examinee Number Announcement of Interview Outline (scheduled) Interview Dates Announcement of Results Deadline for Admission Procedure Period #1 January 5 (Fri) to January 10 (Wed) January 29 (Mon) February 5 (Mon) February 17 (Sat) or 19 (Mon) March 1 (Thu) March 23 (Fri) Period #2 March 9 (Fri) to March 15 (Thu) April 4 (Wed) April 13 (Fri) April 28 (Sat) or 29 (Sun) May 11 (Fri) May 31 (Thu) *Applicants must complete online registration, upload all required documents, and pay the application fee by the document submission deadline. *Connection test for the online interview will be conducted between the scheduled announcement of interview outline and the day before the interview date. *The interview will be held on one of the interview dates listed above. Applicants can not choose the interview date and time. *There will be no difference in the content of the admission procedure or criteria between Period#1 and Period#2. Regarding the Interview Schedule for the Faculty of Global and Regional Studies Selection for the Faculty of Global and Regional Studies will be conducted based on submitted documents (see Subjects [points available] on page 4); however, online interview will also be conducted if deemed necessary. If it is determined that an interview will be required, you will be notified via your registered address or My Page (see From Application to Interview on page 15) by the scheduled date of the announcement of interview outline above. Please be sure to check if you have received this notification. Regarding the Interview Schedule for the Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design Applicants for the Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design will receive an from ml-iniad-fs@toyo.jp on the day of Notification of Examinee Number with regards to the interview. Subjects (Points available) Faculty Department (Course) Evaluation Criteria (Points available) Document Screening Interview Global and Regional Studies Global Innovation Studies 100 NA Information Networking for Innovation and Design Information Networking for Innovation and Design *The interview will be conducted via a web conferencing system. *The interview conducted by the Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design will contain oral examination to assess the level of specific academic knowledge required to enter the program. 4

7 Application Documents 1. Submit (upload) your application documents to your personal applicant s web page called "My Page" after you complete the online application registration process. (Hereinafter, "submit" shall mean upload to My Page".) 2. All documents must be prepared in Japanese, English, or Chinese. Documents in other languages must be accompanied with an official translation prepared and certified by a public agency (e.g., an embassy, university, high school, etc.). A translation by the applicant or a private company will not be accepted. 3. Download prescribed forms from the university's application information website (URL: 4. Allow yourself sufficient time when gathering documents, as receiving items that you ne ed t o request from various organizations may take time. If circumstances prevent you from submitting documents prior to the application deadline, contact to the university to explain those circumstances by . Be sure to specify the documents that cannot be submitted on time and provide the date that you expect to be able to submit them. 5. You must submit the original copy of each submitted certificate when completing the enrollment formalities. 1 ID photo Submit a Photo file of yourself with the specified size. The photo must be taken within three months of the time of application. It must be a glossy color with a plain background that measures 4cm (height) x 3 cm (width). It must show you from your shoulders above. You must be shown looking straight at the camera and cannot be wearing a cap or hat. (Any attire is acceptable.) Photos with a matte finish, black and white, and snapshots are not accepted. If you will wear eyeglasses when taking the interview, have yourself photographed wearing those eyeglasses. * Your submitted photo will be used in your student ID after your admission until your graduation. 2 Reason for application (prescribed form) (1) Download the form from Toyo University s Admission Information website and fill it out in English. Note: Please use the form for Type A. (2) Topics which need to be addressed are different depending on the department. Prepare your form in accordance with the following instructions. Department of Global Innovation Studies, Faculty of Global and Regional Studies Read the Instruction for GINOS Application Essay and address the specific topics requested on your Reason for Application Form. The instruction can be downloaded from Toyo University s Admission Information website (URL: Department of Information Networking for Innovation and Design, Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design Describe what you want to study after entering the program. 3 Certificate of graduation (or expected graduation) from a secondary education institution (equivalent to a high school in Japan) (1) Submit a certificate that shows your enrollment date, graduation date, schooling years, and graduation eligibility (Not a diploma.). (2) As a special case that applies only when you cannot receive the abovementioned certificate due to unavoidable circumstances, such as the school from which you graduated was closed or merged with another school, you may submit your diploma instead. 5

8 If you took a uniform exam for admission to an institution of higher learning (e.g., university, etc.) in your country when you graduated or is expected to graduate from your secondary education institution, also submit a certificate stating that you passed the uniform exam. (You must also submit your Certificate of Graduation [Certificate of Expected Graduation] from the secondary education institution.) 4 Academic transcript from a secondary education institution (equivalent to a high school in Japan) (1) Submit a certificate that shows your grades for all of the years (year by year) that you were enrolled in school. (If you have attended more than one school, make sure to submit transcripts from all schools.) (2) If you cannot get the above-mentioned certificate issued due to unavoidable circumstances, such as the school from which you graduated was closed or merged with another school, you may submit your original grade reports instead. (3) If you took a uniform exam for admission to an institution of higher learning (e.g., university, etc.) in your country when you graduated from your secondary education institution, also submit a copy of your academic transcript for the uniform exam. (You must also submit your academic transcript from your secondary education institution.) (4) If you skipped a year and it is not noted on your academic transcript, you must submit a document issued by the school which certifies that you skipped a year. 5 Documents concerning English-language ability Submit one of the following score reports certifying that you satisfy the English proficiency requirement mentioned in Item 4 in the Application Eligibility section. Only a certificate issued for a score from a test taken on or after January 1, 2016, will be considered valid. (1) TOEFL ibt Official Score Reports (2) TOEFL PBT Official Score Reports (3) TOEIC Official Score Certificate (4) IELTS (Academic Module) Test Report Form *For (1) or (2), please have the score report directly sent to Toyo University (DI Code: B895) by the deadline. (Allow yourself sufficient time when making arrangements, as it may take more than a month to be mailed in some cases.) *If, due to unavoidable circumstances, you cannot submit an official score report for the exams listed above by the deadline, you may submit a copy of your score report. However, you will be required to submit an official copy when completing the enrollment formalities. Your admission to the university or eligibility to receive a scholarship may be nullified if your submitted certificate is found to contain falsehoods or if you cannot submit the official certificate. *If you cannot submit a score report because, for example, you are a native or advanced speaker of English and have never acquired an English proficiency qualification, you may submit an English-Language Ability Certificate instead of one of the abovementioned score reports. Download the designated form from Toyo University s application information website, fill it in, and then submit it after having it certified by a public agency (e.g., an embassy, university, high school, etc.). (If you received a school education in English through the ordinary curriculum in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or any other countries where the official language used is English during the past six years, please note this fact on the English-Language Ability Certificate. Anyone in a position of authority may prepare the certificate.) 6

9 6 Letter of recommendation (1) Submit a letter of recommendation written in English. (2) Submit a letter issued by a high school or university. Anyone in a position of authority may prepare the letter. 7 Passport Submit a copy of the page of your passport that shows your name, photo, date of birth, nationality, and other information in English which proves your identity. (Your name to register on the online application registration must be the same name as it appears on your passport.) 8 Certificate of graduation (or expected graduation) of a university preparatory course (for relevant persons only) 9 Copy of International Baccalaureate degree, certificate of Baccalauréat qualification (French Republic), Abitur qualification, or GCE Advanced Level If you have completed (or are expected to complete) a University Preparatory Course for Students with less than 12 Years of Education (authorized by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), submit a certificate stating that you completed (or are expected to complete) this course. If you have an International Baccalaureate degree, Baccalauréat qualification (French Republic), Abitur qualification, or GCE Advanced Level, submit a document that certifies these qualifications. (Submission is optional.) 10 Certificate of Japaneselanguage ability (Submission is optional.) Submit your score report for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) or your passing certificate for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. 7

10 2. Application Information for International Applicants from Overseas (Type B) Schedule Application for International Applicants from Overseas (Type B) is not available for September It is scheduled to be available in April

11 3. Hennyugaku/Tennyugaku Application Information for International Applicants from Overseas (Second-year transfer) Application Eligibility Second-year Transfer (hennyugaku) Eligible persons must satisfy all of the following conditions (1 to 3). (However, applicants for Department of Global Innovation Studies, Faculty of Global and Regional Studies, are not required to satisfy condition 3.) 1. The person is a national of a country other than Japan. 2. The person has completed (or is expected to complete) coursework of at least 14 years in school education in a country other than Japan by September 30, The person has achieved a J apanese language score (total of reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and listening-reading comprehension) of at least 200 points in one of the sessions of the EJU (June or November 2016 or June or November 2017) or has passed N 3 (Level 3) or higher of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test. Applicants for the Department of Global Innovation Studies must satisfy conditions 1 and 2 above as well as one of the following English proficiency requirements or the equivalent. TOEFL ibt score of 79 or higher TOEFL PBT score of 550 or higher IELTS TM score of 6. 0 or higher TOEIC score of 780 or higher *A valid English proficiency requirement score will be one from a test taken on or after January 1, Scores from TOEFL ITP, TOEFL CBT, IELTS TM (General Training Module), and TOEIC -IP will not be accepted. Second-year Transfer (tennyugaku) Eligible persons must satisfy all of the following conditions (1 to 3) (However, applicants for the Department of Global Innovation Studies, Faculty of Global and Regional Studies, are not required to satisfy condition 3.) 1. The person is a national of a country other than Japan. 2. The person has been enrolled (or is expected to have been enrolled) in a university (excluding junior colleges) in a country other than Japan for at least 1 year by September 30, The person has achieved a J apanese language score (total of reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and listening-reading comprehension) of at least 200 points in one of the sessions of the EJU (June or November 2016 or June or November 2017) or has passed N 3 (Level 3) or higher of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test. Applicants for the Department of Global Innovation Studies must satisfy conditions 1 and 2 above as well as one of the following English proficiency requirements or the equivalent. TOEFL ibt score of 79 or higher TOEFL PBT score of 550 or higher IELTS TM score of 6. 0 or higher TOEIC score of 780 or higher *A valid English proficiency requirement score will be one from a test taken on or after January 1, Scores from TOEFL ITP, TOEFL CBT, IELTS TM (General Training Module), and TOEIC -IP will not be accepted. 9

12 Daytime Courses Application Schedule for September 2018 Admission Online Registration and Document Submission Notification of Examinee Number Announcement of Interview Outline (scheduled) Interview Dates Announcement of Results Deadline for Admission Procedure January 5 (Fri) to January 10 (Wed) January 29 (Mon) February 5 (Mon) February 17 (Sat) or 19 (Mon) March 1 (Thu) March 23 (Fri) *Applicants must complete online registration, submit all required documents, and pay the application fee by the document submission deadline. *Connection test for the online interview will be conducted sometime between the scheduled announcement of interview outline and the day before the interview date. *The interview will be held on one of the interview dates listed above. Applicants can not choose the interview date. Regarding the interview schedule for the Faculty of Global and Regional Studies Selection for the Faculty of Global and Regional Studies will be conducted based on submitted documents (see Subjects [points available] on page 10); however, online interview will also be conducted if deemed necessary. If it is determined that an interview will be required, you will be notified via your registered address or My Page (see The Process from Application to Examination on page 15) by the scheduled date of the announcement of interview outline above. Please be sure to check if you have received this notification. Subjects (Points available) Second-year transfer (hennyugaku and tennyugaku) Faculty Department (Course) Evaluation Criteria (Points available) Document Screening Interview Global and Regional Studies Global Innovation Studies 100 NA *The interview will be conducted via a web conferencing system. 10

13 Application Documents 1. Submit (upload) your application documents to your personal applicant s web page called "My Page" after you complete the online application registration process. (Hereinafter, "submit" shall mean upload to My Page".) 2. All documents must be prepared in Japanese, English, or Chinese. Documents in other languages must be accompanied with an official translation prepared and certified by a public agency (e.g., an embassy, university, high school, etc.). A translation by the applicant or a private company will not be accepted. 3. Download prescribed forms from the university's application information website (URL: 4. Allow yourself sufficient time when gathering documents, as receiving items that you nee d to request from various organizations may take time. If circumstances prevent you from submitting documents prior to the application deadline, contact to the university to explain those circumstances by . In this case, be sure to specify the documents that cannot be submitted on time and provide the date that you expect to be able to submit them. 5. You must submit the original copy of each submitted certificate when completing the enrollment formalities. 1 ID photo Submit a Photo file of yourself with the specified size. The photo must be taken within three months of the time of application. It must be a glossy color with a plain background that measures 4cm (height) x 3 cm (width). It must show you from your shoulders above. You must be shown looking straight at the camera and cannot be wearing a cap or hat. (Any attire is acceptable.) Photos with a matte finish, black and white, and snapshots are not accepted. If you will wear eyeglasses when taking the interview, have yourself photographed wearing those eyeglasses. * Your submitted photo will be used in your student ID after your admission until your graduation. 2 Reason for application (prescribed form) (1) Download the form from Toyo University s Admission Information website and fill it out in English. Note: Please use the form for Type A. (2) Topics which need to be addressed are different depending on the department. Prepare your form in accordance with the following instructions. Department of Global Innovation Studies, Faculty of Global and Regional Studies Read Instruction for GINOS Application Essay and address the specific topics requested on your Reason for Application Form. The instruction can be downloaded from Toyo University s Admission Information website (URL: 3 Certificate of Japaneselanguage ability Submit your EJU score report or your passing certificate for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. This score report is optional for the Department of Global Innovation Studies, Faculty of Global and Regional Studies. 11

14 4 Certificate of graduation (or expected graduation) from non-japanese university or junior college (1) This item must be submitted by applicants applying for transfer (hennyugaku). (2) Submit a certificate that notes your date of enrollment, date of graduation, years of schooling, and graduation eligibility. (This certificate differs from a diploma.) (3) If you cannot get the above-mentioned certificate issued due to unavoidable circumstances, such as the school from which you graduated was closed or merged with another institution, you may submit your original grade reports instead. 5 Certificate of withdrawal from a non-japanese university or certificate of enrollment in a non- Japanese university 6 Academic transcript from a non-japanese university or junior college 7 Certificate of course completion from a non-japanese university or junior college 8 Academic transcript from a Japanese university or junior college (1) This item must be submitted by applicants applying for ordinary transfer (tennyugaku). (2) Submit the certificate issued by the non-japanese university. (1) Submit a transcript that clearly indicates grades and earned credits for all courses taken (2) If you cannot get the above-mentioned transcript issued due to unavoidable circumstances, such as the school from which you graduated was closed or merged with another institution, you may submit copies of your original grade reports instead. If you are currently taking courses, this certificate should indicate the course names, number of credits, and year of course completion. Submit a certifying document issued by the university or junior college in which you are enrolled. * You need not attach this certificate if your academic transcript indicates the course names, number of credits, and year of completion for courses that you are currently taking. (1) This item must be submitted by applicants who have previously attended a Japanese university. (2) Submit a transcript that clearly indicates grades and earned credits for all courses taken. * If you are currently taking courses, clearly indicate the course names, number of credits, and year of course completion on the certificate. (3) If you cannot get the above-mentioned transcript issued due to unavoidable circumstances, such as the school from which you graduated was closed or merged with another institution, you may submit copies of your original grade reports instead. 9 Passport Submit a copy of the page of your passport that shows your name, photo, date of birth, nationality, and other information in English which proves your identity. (Your name on the online application procedure must be the same name as it appears on passport) 10 Copy of International Baccalaureate degree, certificate of Baccalauréat qualification (French Republic), Abitur qualification, or GCE Advanced Level (Submission is optional.) If you have an International Baccalaureate degree, Baccalauréat qualification (French Republic), Abitur qualification, or GCE Advanced Level, submit a document that certifies these qualifications. 12

15 11 Documents concerning Englishlanguage ability Applicants for the Department of Global Innovation Studies, Faculty of Global and Regional Studies only Submit one of the following score reports certifying that you satisfy the English proficiency requirement mentioned in the section on Application Eligibility. Only a certificate issued for a score from a test taken on or after January 1, 2016, will be valid. (1) TOEFL ibt Official Score Reports (2) TOEFL PBT Official Score Reports (3) TOEIC Official Score Certificate (4) IELTS (Academic Module) Test Report Form *For (1) or (2), please have the score report directly sent to Toyo University (DI Code: B895) by the deadline. (Allow yourself sufficient time when making arrangements, as it may take more than a month to be mailed in some cases.) *If, due to unavoidable circumstances, you cannot submit an official score report for the exams listed above by deadline, you may submit a copy of your score report. However, you will be required to submit an official copy when completing the enrollment formalities. Your admission to the university or eligibility to receive a scholarship may be nullified if your submitted certificate is found to contain falsehoods or if you cannot submit the official certificate. *If you cannot submit a score report because, for example, you are a native or advanced speaker of English and have never acquired an English proficiency qualification, you may submit an English-Language Ability Certificate instead of one of the above-mentioned score reports. Download the designated form from Toyo University s application information website, fill it in, and then submit it after having it certified by a public agency (e.g., an embassy, university, high school, etc.). (If you received a school education in English through the ordinary curriculum in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or any other countries where the official language used is English during the past six years, please note this fact on the English-Language Ability Certificate. Anyone in a position of authority may prepare the certificate.) 13

16 Important Reminders Concerning Application 1. Applications submitted from within Japan will not be accepted. (Applicants may be asked to present an ID certifying residence outside of Japan or submit a residence certificate to their place of residence at the time of application.) 2. Applicants must complete the online application and application fee payment procedures by 11: 00 p.m. on the final day of the online registration period. 3. Applicant's name to register on the online application procedure must be the same name as it appears on passport. 4. Any changes to the planned course or the application type will not be accepted once the application has been submitted. 5. An applicant will not be permitted to take the interview if an error or deficiency is found in his or her submitted documents. 6. Late submission of the application documents after the application period ended will not be accepted even if he or she paid the application fee. 7. Submitted documents will only be accepted via upload to "My Page". Any printed documents mailed from outside Japan or attached to an will not be accepted. 8. The application fee is nonrefundable and transferable once it is paid. 9. Any applicant who fabricated on submitted documents will lose his or her eligibility. 10. If you desire special consideration in taking the interview or pursuing your university studies due to an illness, injury, or disability, please consult with the Admissions Office for the April Admission and with the International Affairs Office for the September Admission before completing the application procedure. 11. After the announcement of application results, an applicant who is found to have submitted fallacious information will have his or her eligibility to enter Toyo University voided. 14

17 From Application to Interview Please have the following items ready before submitting your application documents. Even if the application process includes document screening only, you may still be required to participate in a web-based interview. Required documents (e.g., certificate of graduation, academic transcripts, etc.) and electronic photo file *Check the Application Documents page and double-check your documents to ensure that you have all the documents and information ready. A personal computer with an internet connection The address required for the online application registration A webcam, microphone, and speakers for the online interview A credit card to pay the application fee 1. Online application registration and payment of the application fee 3. Confirmation of Examinee Number 4. Confirmation of Interview Outline 5. Connection Test 6. Interview Take the interview in the same environment that you were in during the connection test at the scheduled date and time. 15

18 Application Fee Application fee: 10,000 yen (1) Pay application fee using the online application system during the online registration period. You will not be permitted to proceed with the application process if you fail to complete the payment during this period. (2) The application fee must be paid with a credit card. Follow the payment instructions on the online application registration. All application fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. *A system operation fee will be charged. Notification of Examinee Number and Interview Outline (1) If your application is deemed to be eligible, the university will provide you with an Examinee Number via My Page on the scheduled day. Be sure to check the number. However, if the university determined that your application is not eligible based on the document screening, you will not be permitted to proceed with the application process. In that case, you will be notified of this fact by e- mail. (2) The university will provide you with a schedule of the connection test and the interview as well as other details about the interview on My Page. Be sure to check the schedule on the date of announcement of interview outline. *Applicants for the Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design will receive an from ml-iniad-fs@toyo.jp on the day of Notification of Examinee Number with regards to the interview date and time. Connection Test and Interview (1) The selection process may include an online interview that will be conducted via a web conferencing system. Be sure to check the Guide for interview via web conferencing system carefully beforehand. Please note the connection test for use of the web conferencing system will be conducted prior to the interview date. The test will check the connection status of the internet line, audio and visual settings, and other connection-related matters; it will take about ten minutes. Please double-check the settings of your equipment beforehand. Remember that you may be barred from taking the interview if you do not participate in the connection test. (2) On the day of the interview, take the interview in the same environment as you were in during the connection test. Note that the university will not accept requests for another interview due to equipment problems. (3) The following behaviors shall be considered inappropriate acts. (a) Taking of the interview by other person (i.e., a person impersonating you). (b) Other behavior that obstructs the fair administration of the interview. If you are found to have conducted an inappropriate act, you will be barred from taking the interview. Additionally, any admission screening results you have attained will be declared void. The university will not accept requests for a refund of the application fee in such cases. *The interview conducted by the Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design will contain to assess the level of specific academic knowledge required to enter the program. 16

19 Announcement of Results (1) Application results will be notified to all applicants via "My Page" regardless of the result. (2) Results will not be provided in response to inquiries by telephone, , etc. (3) Results will not be sent out by post. (4) Announcement of results is scheduled at 11: 00 a.m. (Japan time) on the announcement date. (5) The university will notify applicants who have gotten nominated for the Toyo Top Global Scholarship via My Page at the same time as the announcement of the application results. Admission Procedure Once you get accepted to Toyo University, complete the following procedure by the deadline. (a) Admission procedure (online) Log on to the admission procedure system from My Page and register by following the instructions. (You will be provided with ID and password for the system on the announcement of results day.) (b) Payment Complete the payment procedure by following the instructions. Payment must be made with a credit card. Remittance from an overseas bank or other financial institution is not accepted. You will be able to make payment when completing the procedure described in (a) above. * If you fail to complete the procedures described in (a) and (b) above before the procedure deadline, you will be considered to have declined the admission offer. You will not be allowed to proceed with the admission procedure after the deadline. * If you are nominated for the Toyo Top Global Scholarship A (see page 19), complete (a) only. * For details, see the "Admissions Procedure Guide" that will be available on the day that the results are announced. Status of Residence International students who are accepted to Toyo University are eligible for the residence (visa) status, "Student." Students possessing the status of residence, Student, become eligible for Toyo University s tuition exemption for international students as well as the scholarships. Please note that although you can enroll and study at Toyo University with a status of residence other than Student which can grant a longterm stay in Japan, you will not be able to use various services and benefits that are specifically for international students with the Student status. Also you cannot study at Toyo University with the Short- Term Stay status. If you get accepted to Toyo University through application procedures for international students from overseas described in this Application Guide, Toyo University will file a proxy application for issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility for Resident Status on students behalf. Details on the submission of documents required for proxy application to the university will be provided in the Admissions Guide which will be available after the announcement of results. * Toyo University provides proxy applications for the status of residence Student only. * If you cannot obtain (or are not expected to obtain) the Student status by October 1, 2018, due to late submission of the necessary documents for this proxy application, you will not be permitted to enroll in a program at Toyo University. * The decision on whether or not to issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Resident Status is made by the Immigration Bureau of Japan. * A "Certificate of Ability to Pay School Expenses" is required for this proxy application. Please make arrangements in advance, as issuance of this certificate may take time. 0

20 Academic Fees Other Fees Payment of Tuition and Fees Breakdown of payments for students in 2018 (scheduled) (Unit: yen) Faculty of Letters Faculty of Economics Faculty of Business Administration Faculty of Law Department of Sociology, Department of Department of Social Welfare Sociocultural Studies Faculty of Sociology Department of Media and Communications Department of Social Psychology Daytime Courses Faculty of International Tourism Management, Faculty of Global and Regional Studies Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design Faculty of Human Life Design Department of Human Care and Support, Department of Health Care and Sports Department of Human Environment Design Faculty of Science and Engineering Faculty of Information Sciences and Arts Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Food and Nutritional Sciences Entrance fee 250, , , , , , , , , , , ,000 Tuition fee 710, , , , , , , , , , , ,000 (Student eligible for (497,000) (497,000) (497,000) (497,000) (497,000) (546,000) (693,000) (581,000) (616,000) (693,000) (651,000) (693,000) 30% exemption) Facilities and equipments fee 220, , , , , , , , , , , ,000 Laboratory fees 70,000 85,000 40,000 80,000 Education fee 25,000 10,000 15,000 Subtotal 1,180,000 1,180,000 1,205,000 1,190,000 1,195,000 1,250,000 1,500,000 1,280,000 1,460,000 1,585,000 1,480,000 1,580,000 Membership fee of Students Club Activity Association 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 Subtotal 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 Total 1,185,000 1,185,000 1,210,000 1,195,000 1,200,000 1,255,000 1,505,000 1,285,000 1,465,000 1,590,000 1,485,000 1,585,000 (Student eligible for 30% exemption) (972,000) (972,000) (997,000) (982,000) (987,000)(1,021,000 (1,021,000) (1,208,000) (1,036,000) (1,201,000) (1,293,000) (1,206,000) (1,288,000) (1,021,000 Single payment (At time of admission procedure) Total Fees by Installments [ Spring term ] <During the admission procedure> 1,185,000 1,185,000 1,210,000 1,195,000 1,200,000 1,255,000 1,505,000 1,285,000 1,465,000 1,590,000 1,485,000 1,585, , , , , , , , , , , , ,000 Total Fees by Installments [ Autumn term ] 465, , , , , , , , , , , ,000 <Early October 2018> (358,500) (358,500) (371,000) (363,500) (366,000) (383,000) (476,500) (390,500) (473,000) (519,000) (475,500) (516,500) (Student eligible for 30% exemption) Second Year Fees 935, , , , ,000 1,005,000 1,255,000 1,035,000 1,215,000 1,340,000 1,235,000 1,335,000 <reference> (Student (722,000) (722,000) (747,000) (732,000) (737,000) (771,000) (958,000) (786,000) (951,000) (1,043,000) (956,000) (1,038,000) eligible for 30% exemption) Remarks 1. The admission fee is charged in the first year only. 2. The tuition mentioned above is the amount without tuition exemption. The amount in the parentheses is the amount with the 30% tuition exemption. In the case of newly enrolled students, if the student pays the full tuition and then receives the tuition exemption after admission, he or she will receive a refund for the amount of the exemption. In the case of students in their second or subsequent year who met academic standards and are recognized as eligible for the tuition exemption, a new bank transfer form with a reduced tuition amount that corresponds to the academic standards will be sent to the student. For details on eligibility to receive the tuition exemption, see Support Schemes for International Students. 3. Students are expected to pay the entire amount when completing the admission procedure. However, students can be permitted to pay the tuition, general equipment and facilities fee, laboratory and activity fees, and educational enhancement fee in two installments per year. 4. Students enrolling in the Department of History in the Faculty of Letters, Faculty of Economics (daytime courses), or Faculty of Business Administration (daytime courses) are required to pay a separate academic society fee. (Department of History in the Faculty of Letters: 6,000 yen; Faculty of Economics [daytime courses]: 1,000 yen; Department of Business Administration [daytime courses]: 4,000 yen) 5. Some courses may charge an additional activity fees. 6. Paid admission fees and submitted documents will not be returned. 7. Tuition and fees may change for students who exceed the designated length of the course of study. *Toyo University collects other expenses on behalf of various organizations based on collection requests from them. Refund of Payments Following the Admission Procedure If, for unavoidable circumstances, you wish to withdraw from admission to Toyo University after completing the admission procedure, you may receive a refund for payments made (excluding the admission fee) provided that you submit a request for a refund through the procedure prescribed by Toyo University by the refund deadline. For details, check the Admission Procedure Guide which will be available on the day that the results are announced. 1

21 Toyo Top Global Scholarships Toyo University provides Toyo Top Global Scholarships to international students from overseas who got admitted to Toyo University through Type A and Type B application procedure and are deemed to have demonstrated outstanding ability during the application process. Toyo Top Global Scholarships consist of Toyo Top Global Scholarship A and Toyo Top Global Scholarship B. Recipients of Toyo Top Global Scholarship A are nominated from applicants for the Application Procedure Type A, and recipients of Toyo Top Global Scholarship B are nominated from applications for the Admission Procedure Type B. Details for each are provided below. Toyo Top Global Scholarship A (1) Eligible Departments/Faculties and Number of Recipients for 2018 Department of Global Innovation Studies, Faculty of Global and Regional Studies (30 recipients) Department of Regional Development Studies, Faculty of Global and Regional Studies (10 recipients) Department of Information Networking for Innovation and Design, Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design (20 recipients) (2) Eligible Recipients Admitted applicants who ranked in the higher group among persons who meet the following criteria. TOEFL ibt score of 79 or higher, TOEFL PBT score of 550 or higher, IELTSTM score of 6. 0 or higher, TOEIC score of 780 or higher, or the equivalent. *Only scores from exams taken on January 1, 2016, or later will be accepted. The score must be submitted at the time of the application. *TOEFL ITP, TOEFL CBT, IELTSTM(General Training Module), and TOEIC -IP scores will not be accepted. (3) Scholarship Amount, etc. The recipients of the scholarship will be exempt from paying the entrance fee, tuition, and all associated fees for four years. They will also receive a monthly payment of 150,000 yen for four years. The recipients will not be required to repay the scholarship after their graduation. Note 1: Each year, the university will examine each recipient s academic performance and other matters and make a decision on whether or not to continue the scholarship. The scholarship may be suspended or cancelled depending on the result. Additionally, a recipient who loses eligibility to receive the scholarship or stop enrolling at Toyo University may be required to pay back the scholarship amount already received. Note 2: For monthly stipend, the scholarship recipients will be disbursed with an amount after subtracting expenses if any. (4) Notification of Eligible Recipients Persons who are nominated for the scholarship will be notified via My Page on the day that results are announced. (5) Admission Procedure Scholarship recipients are not required to make the enrollment payments. *The scholarship recipients must submit the original copy of their Document concerning English-language ability (application document) when completing the enrollment procedure. (6) Conditions for Accepting the Scholarship Scholarship recipients will be required to participate in university-organized events and actively engage in the university s PR activities. 2

22 Toyo Top Global Scholarship B (Not available for September 2018 Admission) (1) Eligible Departments/Faculties and Number of Recipients (For April 2018 Admission only) Department of Japanese Literature and Culture, Faculty of Letters (1 recipient) Department of Sociology, Faculty of Sociology (1 recipient) Department of Sociocultural Studies, Faculty of Sociology (1 recipient) Department of Social Welfare, Faculty of Sociology (1 recipient) Department of International Tourism Management, Faculty of International Tourism Management (1 recipient) Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering (1 recipient) Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering (1 recipient) Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering (1 recipient) Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering (1 recipient) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering (1 recipient) Department of Architecture, Faculty of Science and Engineering (1 recipient) Department of Information Sciences and Arts, Faculty of Information Sciences and Arts (1 recipient) Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences (1 recipient) (2) Eligible Recipients Admitted students who ranked at the top among persons who meet both of the following criteria. (a) Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (N 2) score of 100 or higher or EJU score of 220 or higher in Japanese (without Writing). (b) TOEFL ibt score of 61 or higher, TOEFL PBT score of 500 or higher, IELTSTM score of 5. 0 or higher, TOEIC score of 635 or higher. *A valid score must come from a test taken on or after January 1, 2016, for (b). An official score report must be submitted during the application period. Additionally, scores from TOEFL ITP, TOEFL CBT, IELTSTM (General Training Module), and TOEIC -IP will not be accepted. (3) Scholarship Amount, etc. The recipients of this scholarship will receive a monthly payment of 82, 000 yen for four years. The recipients will not be required to repay the scholarship after their graduation. Note 1: Each year, the university will examine each recipient s academic performance and other matters and make a decision on whether or not to continue the scholarship. The scholarship may be suspended or cancelled depending on the result. Additionally, a recipient who loses eligibility to receive the scholarship or stop enrolling at Toyo University may be required to pay back the scholarship amount already received. Note 2: For monthly stipend, the scholarship recipients will be disbursed with an amount after subtracting expenses if any. (4) Notification of Eligible Recipients Persons who are eligible to receive a scholarship will be notified via My Page on the day that results are announced. *The scholarship recipients must submit the original copy of their Document concerning Japanese-language ability and Document concerning English-language ability when completing the enrollment procedure. (5) Conditions for Accepting the Scholarship Scholarship recipients will be required to participate in university-organized events and actively engage in the university s PR activities. 3

23 Support Schemes for International Students 1. Tuition exemption and scholarships (for reference only; 2017 data) For details concerning support schemes to be provided in 2018, see the "Admissions Guide" that will be made available on the date that the exam results are announced. (1) Toyo University Tuition Exemption for Privately Financed International Students The Toyo University Tuition Exemption for Privately Financed International Students scheme is designed to encourage learning by international students who are enrolled in Toyo University or its graduate schools and reduce their financial burden for everyday living. Description Period Selection First year: Exemption equivalent to 30% of tuition fees Second to fourth years: Exemption equivalent to 40%, 30%, or 20% of tuition fees, depending on academic performance 1 year (limited to the designated length of the course of study) Recipients are selected from students who have difficulty with study for financial reasons and meet scholastic performance standards as well as other criteria. Based on applications from students. *Examinees who pass the entrance exam will become candidates for the above tuition exemption. Eligibility criteria will be provided in the "Admissions Guide." *This scheme is not applicable to persons eligible for the Toyo Top Global Scholarship. (2) Scholarships 1) Masajuro Shiokawa Scholarship This scholarship was founded in April 2002 by Toyo University Chancellor Masajuro Shiokawa to promote international exchange at Toyo University and contribute to the education of international students. The scholarship is awarded to international students with excellent grades, are of good character and health, and who intend to contribute to the development of their own countries after graduation. No. of Scholarship Recipients Description No more than two students from each year (second-year students and above) in all faculties and no more than two graduate students. Payment of 100,000 yen per month (annual total of 1,200,000 yen); may not be combined with other scholarships Description 1 year Selection Recipients are selected from international students who have an excellent academic record and character, are in good health, and intend to contribute to their home country after graduation. *This scheme is not application-based. *This scheme is not applicable to persons eligible for the Toyo Top Global Scholarship. 2) Toyo University Category 1 Scholarship (scholarship for students with excellent academic records) Recipients of this scholarship are selected based on university scholarship regulations from among students demonstrating excellence in terms of both academic performance and character. No. of Scholarship recipients One student from each faculty and year from among second to fourth-year undergraduates Description One-time 300,000-yen payment; may be combined with other scholarships Description 1 year Selection Recipients are selected from second to fourth year privately funded international undergraduate students who demonstrate excellence in terms of both academic performance and character. *This scheme is not application-based. *This scheme is not applicable to persons eligible for the Toyo Top Global Scholarship. 4

24 (3) Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students This is a scheme implemented by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) to encourage education and study. It is available to privately financed international students who are enrolled in Toyo University, demonstrate excellence in terms of both academic performance and character, and have difficulty studying for financial reasons. Toyo University provides notices on application forms, interview schedules, and other matters concerning this scheme whenever JASSO announces that it is accepting applications. No. of Scholarship Recipients Determined by the number of enrolled privately financed international students and other factors Description 48,000 yen (per month) to undergraduate and graduate students Period Selection 1 year Recipients are selected from students who meet scholastic performance standards as well as other criteria. Based on applications from students. *This scheme is not applicable to persons eligible for the Toyo Top Global Scholarship. 2. Toyo University International Student Compensation Plan (insurance for international students) This scheme compensates the cost of having family members come to Japan when an international student falls ill or is involved in an accident. Eligibility Requirements Insurance Premium 1) The student is an international student residing in Japan and enrolled at Toyo University. (regardless of whether expenses are government or privately paid, or if is during periods of absence from school) 2) The student has completed international student registration procedures within the period designated by the university. 3) The student is enrolled in a health insurance scheme (such as national health insurance). Disability Insurance (maximum of 330,000 yen) Rescue Expense Insurance (4,000,000 yen) Free (Insurance premiums are borne by the university.) Effective Period The period of enrollment (Also applicable to periods of absence from school.) 3. Comprehensive Coverage for International Student Housing Comprehensive coverage for international student housing consists of two components: overseas travel insurance and a guarantor's compensation fund. This system provides coverage in the event of an accident requiring compensation and alleviates financial burden on housing guarantors. International students that enroll into this compensation plan may have the university act as a joint guarantor (within the designated scope of compensation) when they are seeking housing. It should be noted that premiums for this compensation plan are to be borne by the international student himself or herself. Compensation (joint guarantee) terminates when the student's "Student" status of residence ends or he or she becomes no longer enrolled in the university due to graduation or withdrawal. 5

25 Required Number of Credits for Graduation: 124 Recognition of Previously Earned Credits Faculty of Global and Regional Studies (Department of Global Innovation Studies only) For Transfers (hennyugaku or tennyugaku) to the Second Year (1) Of credits that were earned at a university or other institution prior to transfer (hennyugaku or tennyugaku) to Toyo University, Toyo University will recognize up to 32 credits as credits earned in the first-year subjects of its Faculty of Global and Regional Development Studies. (2) When it is deemed that subject credits earned prior to transfer (hennyugaku and tennyugaku) to Toyo University match with the subject name, lecture content, number of credits, and other items in the Faculty of Global and Regional Studies Curriculum Table, Toyo University will recognize credits individually for each subject by matching the studied subjects with the subjects of the faculty. (3) However, when subjects cannot be recognized individually as subjects of the Faculty of Global and Regional Development Studies, the university will recognize the number of credits as a lump sum for each subject field. (4) After transferring (hennyugaku or tennyugaku), students will earn the credits still needed to satisfy conditions of starting graduation research as well as graduation requirements in accordance with the number of recognized credits and course instruction in the department. Presentation of Syllabi After completing the admission procedure, you will be asked to submit copies of syllabi (showing lecture content) for all credit subjects you completed prior to your transfer (tennyugaku) to Toyo University for recognition of credit. Please make arrangements for these syllabi in advance. Also, in addition to the application documents, you will be asked to submit a certificate of graduation (certificate of withdrawal) and academic transcript (issued on or after January 2018) together with the syllabi (In principle, those documents should be written in English.) Faculty of Global and Regional Studies, Department of Global Innovation Studies - Requirements of Graduation Liberal Arts Study Skills Academic Subjects Subject Category Domestic Students International Students Philosophy and Toyo Univ. Liberal Arts 2 credits or more 4 credits or more Basic Study Skills Required 8 credits Communication Skills Basic Language Skills (only for domestic students) Project Studies Career Development Second Foreign Language Japanese(only for international students) Basic Subjects Global Systems International Business International Collaboration Regional Development Studies Required 10 credits 8 credits or more 16 credits or more 44 credits or more 16 credits or more 6

26 Contact Information for Toyo University 1. Inquiry about Admissions - September Admission [International Affairs Office] mlglobal@toyo.jp 2. Inquiry about Status of Residence, The Toyo Top Global Scholarships [International Affairs Office] mlglobal@toyo.jp 3. Inquiry about payment of Tuition and Fees, Refund of Payments [Financial Affairs Section, Accounting Department] mlzaimu@toyo.jp 7

27 Transport Information Hakusan Campus Toei Mita Line: 5-minute walk from Hakusan Station (Exit A3) Tokyo Metro Namboku Line: 5-minute walk from Hon-Komagome Station (Exit 1) Akabanedai Campus Asaka Campus JR: 8-minute walk from Akabane Station (West Exit) Tokyo Metro Namboku Line: 12-minute walk from Akabane-Iwabuchi Station (Exit No. 2) Tobu Tojo Line: 10-minute walk from Asakadai Station (North Exit) JR Musashino Line: 10-minute walk from Kita-Asaka Station Kawagoe Campus Itakura Campus Tobu Tojo Line: 10-minute walk from Tsurugashima Station (East Exit) Tobu Nikko Line: 10-minute walk from Itakura-Toyodaimae Station (West Exit)