Visa Regulations

Full-time Study

TUJ operates on a three-semester academic calendar. Visa-sponsored students must maintain full-time status (a minimum of 12 credits) in both the fall and spring semesters unless they petition for a leave of absence and exit Japan. Visa-sponsored students may take 9 credits during the summer semester. Students with strong academic records may petition to take only 3 credits during the summer semester. Visa-sponsored students may not remain in Japan during the summer if they are not enrolled at TUJ.

TUJ students are not permitted to take online courses offered at main campus without written permissions from the Chief Academic Officer or the Dean. The online courses will not be counted toward the visa requirement (12 in Fall/Spring and 9 in Summer).

Housing

For their first semester, visa-sponsored students must stay in TUJ-designated housing. Potential housing options include dorms, apartments, or a limited number of home stays with local families. Students already living in Japan, married students, students intending to reside with family members, and students with other special circumstances may apply for a housing waiver.

• Housing Information

Working Permission

Visa-sponsored students are permitted to work up to 28 hours per week. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and obtain approval from TUJ and the Japanese Immigration Bureau. The hourly limitation also applies to internships. Unauthorized working is strictly prohibited by the Immigration Bureau.

National Health Insurance

All residents of Japan, including students who acquire a visa through TUJ, MUST register for national health insurance even if you have an insurance plan in your own country. The cost of insurance is determined by the local government. The cost may vary depending on the person's earnings and the municipality in which they reside. At present, the base yearly premium for individual national health insurance is approximately ¥35,000. If you don't have any income in Japan during the prior year, you may be eligible for a 70% discount on the yearly premium. If you do have income in Japan, your premium will increase depending on your earnings.