The Global Center for Higher Education newsletter is published twice a year to give information on the activities of international students and faculty members who have participated in our programs. Please take a look at our newsletter to find out more about our activities.
This brochure provides easy-to-understand information about university life and entrance examinations for those who wish to study at Akita University.
This brochure provides an easy-to-understand summary of the characteristics of the undergraduate and graduate schools in English for those who wish to enroll at Akita University.
This handbook provides international students with easy-to-understand information on procedures and the advisory services necessary for student life.
This is a guide to the insurance that international students can purchase in case of injury or accident while studying in Japan.
To enroll in this insurance, students must first enroll in the Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research ("Gakkensai").
How to join:
(1) Enroll in Gakkensai at the Student Support Division (in charge of student life).
(2) Complete the enrollment procedures on the dedicated website listed in the Brochure.
*Exchange students and Nikken-sei do not need to do this procedure by themselves as the International Affairs Division will take care of it for them.
This handbook provides easy-to-understand information on procedures and day-to-day life at the city office for international researchers staying at Akita University.
1-1 Procedures for Entering Japan
1-2 Insurance
1-3 Prohibited, Controlled and Restricted Items in Japan
2-1 Legal Procedures (at the Port of Entry/City Hall)
2-2 Legal Procedures (at the Immigration Services Agency)
2-3 Visa Procedures for Family Members
2-4 Giving Birth in Japan
2-5 Accommodations in Japan
2-6 Everyday Life in Japan
2-7 Education
2-8 University Libraries
2-9 Crime/Disaster Prevention
2-10 Japanese Language Classes
3-1 Procedures When Moving Out of Your Residence
3-2 Settling Utility Charges
3-3 Closing a Bank/Japan Post Bank Account
3-4 Settling Health Insurance Premiums
3-5 Cancelling Your Cellphone/Internet Service
3-6 Returning Your Residence Card at the Airport
3-7 Shipping Items
This brochure provides details of the exchange programs and classes offered by Akita University.
*The separate volumes, Timetable and List of Classes, will be posted on the Study Abroad Program Information page.
Akita University has formulated the following three manuals for safety management and responses in international exchange activities for implementation of the international exchange programs.