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We support applicants from the application stage onwards.
- We conduct two application periods: one for spring enrollment and one for autumn enrollment.
- We provide application assistance for Certificates of Eligibility for Residence Status.
- We provide support in preparing application documents for the Immigration Bureau.
- Progress updates such as Immigration Bureau application results will be News in the email newsletter as needed.
- We provide assistance with getting to Japan, finding accommodation after arriving, and handling various procedures at government offices.
Application Guidelines / Online Application
J. F. Oberlin University Institute for Japanese Language and Culture enrollment periods are April and September.
Please review the application guidelines when applying.
Application Guidelines for Students Enrolling in April 2027
Application Guidelines (Published August 7, 2026) PDF file
Application Requirements (Published August 7, 2026) PDF file
Admission invitation letter (released on August 7, 2026) PDF file
Entrance Invitation Simplification Chunichi High School Collaboration Items PDF file
Pledge (Japanese, English, and Chinese standard format) PDF file
*After confirming your online application registration and payment of the examination fee, we will send you the application forms by email. Please refer to the application guidelines for details on the required application documents.
Application Schedule
| Spring semester (April enrollment recruitment) | Fall semester (September admission recruitment) | |
|---|---|---|
| Application guidelines published | Late August | Late February |
| Entry period | Early October to late October | Early April to mid-April |
| Payment of examination fee and submission of application documents | Early November | Late April |
| Web Interview | Early November | Late April |
| Results | mid-November | Mid-May |
| Payment of entrance fee and tuition fee | Early December | Late May |
| Residence status/visa application period | From mid-December onwards | From late May onwards |
| Entering Japan | Late March | Late August |
School fees
| cost | |
|---|---|
| Examination fee | 15,000 yen |
| Enrollment fee | 100,000 yen |
| Tuition fees (annual) | 500,000 yen |
| Student service fees | 30,000 yen |
Delivery method and points to note
Payment methods are by Flywire or bank transfer. If you complete the withdrawal procedure by the day before the enrollment date, only the tuition fee will be refunded. The enrollment fee will not be refunded under any circumstances. (Even if the Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Status or visa is not issued, the enrollment fee will not be refunded.) If the Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Status is issued, the tuition fee will be refunded after the Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Status is returned to the university. In addition, all fees incurred during bank transfers, etc., will be borne by the applicant.
*Flywire is a payment service primarily used for tuition payments at educational institutions. It offers relatively low fees and accepts credit cards.
Inquiries regarding Institute for Japanese Language and Culture
Shinjuku Campus Office (Institute for Japanese Language and Culture Contact)
- address
- 3-23-1 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0073
- TEL
- 03-3366-0232 (Weekdays 9:00-17:00)
- rywx@obirin.ac.jp