Special Graduate Program at the Graduate School of Engineering
Admitted Candidates

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Your official status as a student of the University of Tokyo


Your official status as a student of the University of Tokyo will only start after your registration at the School of Engineering.

Springl entry students
1st April
Autumn entry students
1st October

The Immigration Office has warned the UTokyo's School of Engineering that if you come to Japan prematurely and try to change your visa status after arriving here in Japan, the Immigration Office might send you back to your home country to apply for your visa.
Therefore, please do not plan your trip until you actually have your Student Visa in your passport in your own country.

In addition, you should take into account the following probable consequences of an early arrival.

  • You have to be responsible for everything, including any unexpected accidents.
    Until then, you should protect yourself against any unexpected accidents by making sure you have suitable insurance cover.

  • You will need to complete formalities to legalise your residence in Japan within 14 days of your arrival in Japan.

  • You can only start to use the facilities, libraries, laboratory desk, etc. and get support from your tutor after your student status is officially registered.

  • You cannot enter the dormitory before the Dormitory Entrance Period.
    Each housing/dormitory management office will advise you of your move-in schedule, which may or may not correspond with your arrival date.

  • Therefore, there is the possibility that you will need to stay in temporary accommodation, for example a youth hostel, for the first night(s) at your own expense.
    Please always be mindful of whether cancellation charges apply when you make a reservation.

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