Campuses

• Bunkyo Campus

• School of Global and Community Studies

• School of Education

• School of Engineering

• Matsuoka Campus

• School of Medical Sciences

• Tsuruga Campus

• Research Institute of Nuclear Engineering

Tuition Fees

No tuition fees for the Exchange Program if nominated by an exchange partner institution.

Nomination Period

Spring Semester: August – September

Fall Semester: February – March

Application Period

Spring Semester: September – October

Fall Semester: April 30

Notification of Acceptance

Spring Semester: Early of December,

Fall Semester: Mid-June

COE Send out

• Spring Semester: Mid-February

• Fall Semester: Mid-August

Arrival Date

Spring Semester: Early-March

Fall Semester: Early-September

Orientation Week

Spring Semester: End- March

Fall Semester: End-September

Lectures Period

Spring Semester: April- August

Fall Semester: October-February

Language of Instruction

• English  (Except Japanese Language and Culture related courses)

• Japanese

Program Outline

Undergraduate exchange students take Common Courses (Japanese language, Japanese affairs, and traditional industries) in Japanese, along with Specialized Courses in English offered by the School of Education, School of Engineering, and the School of Global and Community Studies.

See the following course catalog for course details: [Course Catalog]

GPA Requirement

2.75

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Language Requirement

• TOEFL PBT or ITP score 500

• TOEFL iBT 61

• TOEIC 600 or its equivalent

Application Procedure

• Your home university officer completes and signs the Nomination Sheet, then sends it to the University of Fukui by email.

• Applicants prepare the required forms and documents (see Application Guidelines) and submit them through the online application system to their home university officer, who will forward them to UF.

• Application Guidelines and Forms: download here.

Academic Load

• International students are required to take at least 10 hours/week of courses to maintain their student visa status. 10 hours/week is equivalent to 7 courses (about 14 credits).

Credit System and Transfer

• Each class is 90 minutes long (2 class hours) for 15 weeks per semester plus 1 week of final examinations, and mostly 2 credits.

• 1-credit courses categorized as lecture contain content that require 15 class hours and 30 learning hours.

• For courses categorized as seminar or basic language course (e.g. Japanese language courses), one credit contains content that requires 30 class hours.

• The student's home university will determine whether or not they are able to transfer the credits.

Academic Transcript

• A Transcript of Record will be issued for exchange students who enroll in UF as Special Auditing Students to confirm their courses completed, grades, and credits earned.

National Health Insurance

• Every person living in Japan, including foreign nationals, must have health insurance. The premium is about 19,000 JPY per year.

Overseas Travel Insurance (Required)

Students must purchase overseas travel insurance before leaving home. The coverage should begin from the departure date and extend at least two weeks after arrival in Fukui.

Recommended Minimum Coverage

• Accidental Death – 10 million JPY

• Physical Impediment – 10 million JPY

• Medical & Rescue Expenses – 30 million JPY

• Sickness Death – 10 million JPY

• Personal Liability – 100 million JPY

• Baggage – 100,000 JPY

• Checked Baggage Delay – Optional

• Flight Delay Expense – Optional

Academic Insurance

• UF requires all International Students to purchase Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research (PAS) and Liability Insurance coupled with PAS.

• These plans give insured students compensation for physical injuries as a result of unexpected accidents, and cover damages for which, insured students may be held legally liable to pay for injuring a third party or damaging any property during their educational and research activities, including commuting time.

• The total premium is 1,140 JPY per year. For details, see the following website: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese: http://www.jees.or.jp/gakkensai/index.htm

Inbound Insurance

• Inbound insurance covers personal liability, death and residual disability, rescuer expenses, medical expenses, and tenant’s liability.

• Those who will reside in the university dormitory are required to purchase this insurance. We strongly recommend to purchase it as well as those who reside in an apartment.

​Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance(CRI) for Foreign Students in Japan

• CRI is a combination of overseas travel insurance and guarantors’ protection fund. All students who reside in a private apartment are required to purchase this insurance. The premium is 4,000 JPY per year. Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean: http://www.jees.or.jp/crifs/index.htm

How to Apply for a Student Visa

• Submit the Application for Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) in Excel format with other documents to UF (use the checklist before submission).

• After your acceptance, UF applies for your CoE on your behalf.

• UF sends the CoE to your home university once issued by the Immigration Bureau.

• Apply for a Student Visa at the Japanese Embassy/Consulate in your country using the CoE and other required documents.

• You must obtain a Student Visa before departing your home country/region.

CoE Application Information

• The CoE Application Form and its instructions are downloadable from the following webpage:

         https://www.u-fukui.ac.jp/eng/inbound/visa-application/

Orientation

• All international students are required to attend orientation sessions where students will learn: how to register for courses, about UF academic and administrative systems, and useful information about daily life in Japan. They will also complete necessary procedures (resident registration, bank account, insurance, etc.).

• Therefore, international students are asked to arrive in Fukui before the orientation week.

Accommodation – Matsuoka Campus

International House

• Single room: 10,900 JPY/month

• Couple room: 18,400 JPY/month

• Family room: 21,700 JPY/month

Accommodation – Bunkyo Campus

• The University of Fukui Bunkyo Campus has 3 student dormitories.

• Since the number of dormitory rooms is limited, there is no guarantee that a room will be provided for all exchange students.

• The applicants will be notified whether they will be provided with a dormitory room or not when they receive a Letter of Acceptance.

• For students who are not provided with a dormitory room, UF will provide apartment information near campus and support them to secure a room before coming to Japan.

1. Makishima House (International Students Only)

• Single rooms with mini-kitchen, unit bath & toilet

• Washing machine (shared use)

• Cost: 14,000 JPY/month (communal charge included; excludes electricity, gas, water)

• One-time cleaning fee: 20,000 JPY

• Washing machine: 100 JPY/use, Shower room: 100 JPY/use

2. UF Overseas Students House (International Students Only)

• Single or shared rooms with mini-kitchen, unit bath & toilet

• Washing machine (shared use)

• Cost: 10,200–17,400 JPY/month (communal charge included; excludes electricity, gas, water)

• One-time cleaning fee: 20,000 JPY

• Washing machine: 100 JPY/use, Shower room: 100 JPY/use

3. UF Student Dormitory (Japanese & International Students)

• Single rooms with mini-kitchen & toilet

• Shower room and washing machine (shared use)

• Cost: 6,800 JPY/month (communal charge included; excludes electricity, gas, water)

• One-time cleaning fee: 20,000 JPY

• Washing machine: 100 JPY/use, Shower room: 100 JPY/use

4. Private Apartments (FYI)​

The University of Fukui will give as much support as possible for those wishing to reside in an apartment.

• Minimum rent: 25,000 JPY/month

• A deposit of 2–3 months’ rent is usually required at contract signing

• Washing machine: 100 JPY/use, Shower room: 100 JPY/use

Part-Time Job

• International students are allowed to have a part-time job if he/she has a work permit from the immigration office, supervisor, and Int’l Affairs Division.

• The students can work up to 28 hours per week.

• In order to obtain the work permission, the students must maintain the good academic performance.

Estimated Monthly Cost of Living

Accommodation: ¥ 6,800

Utility: ¥ 10,000

Living Expense: ¥ 30,000 (Including Food)

Communication (Phone & Internet): ¥ 10,000

Other Necessity (E.g. Transportation): ¥ 3,000

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Fixed / One-Time Costs

Insurances: ¥ 35,110 (All included except travel insurance)

Textbooks: ¥ 30,000

Other Initial Costs: ¥50,000