Study Abroad Roadmap
Schedule
Now that your curiosity is piqued, let’s look at the preparations required to study abroad.
1 Planning and test preparation
    
        
            
            
                - Determine your future goals 
 
                - Establish precisely why you want to study abroad 
 
             
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                - Look into the qualifications for admission 
 
                - Look into the necessary procedures and fees 
 
                - Plan your finances 
 
                - Obtain a university brochure 
 
                - Visit the Ochanomizu University website 
 
                - Check to be sure the university offers the courses, lectures and academic advisors of your choice 
 
                - Make inquiries by email 
 
             
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2 Applying
    - Check and prepare the documents necessary to apply 
 
    - Check how to send the documents 
 
3 Immigration procedures for taking the entrance examination in Japan
    - If the entrance exam involves travelling to Japan, make arrangement for lodgings and an airline ticket. 
 
    - If the entrance exam involves traveling to Japan, obtain a passport or check the expiration date of your passport 
 
    - Check at a Japanese embassy or consulate whether you need a visa or not; if you do, apply for one 
 
    - Check the route, travel time, and transportation cost to your accommodations 
 
4 Entrance exam
    - Check the exam schedule and location 
 
    - Check transportation to the location 
 
    - Check and prepare the documents necessary to bring with you 
 
5 Admission notice
    - Receive your Certificate of Admission 
 
    - Check when your Letter of Acceptance and Certificate of Admission will be issued 
 
    - Check the deadline for paying admission and other fees 
 
6 Immigration procedures for studying in Japan
    - Obtain a passport or check the expiration date of your passport 
 
    - Apply for a visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate 
 
7 Preparations for admission
    - Apply for travel insurance 
 
    - Set a schedule for traveling to Japan 
 
    - Check eligibility requirements and apply if you wish to utilize Ochanomizu University student housing If you will rent a private apartment, look for one and find a cosigner 
 
8 Travel preparations and departure
    - Check the move-in date of your housing in Japan, and then arrange for an air ticket 
 
    - Check the route and transportation cost to your destination (the university and your housing) 
 
9 Off-campus procedures and enrollment
    - Submit a moving-in notice to your local government office 
 
    - Apply for National Health Insurance at your local government office 
 
Enrollment
    - Attend the university entrance ceremony and orientation 
 
Congratulations on your enrollment! Work hard and make the best of your stay as an international student.
10 Follow-up admission procedures
    - Submit the necessary documents to relevant offices at the university