Useful Links for Current International Students
- General Information about Studying in Japan
- Information Regarding the University of Tsukuba
- Information Regarding Daily Life in Japan
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Disclaimer:
These links are offered only as an information resource for students, and the University of Tsukuba International Student Center does not take responsibility for the accuracy or the verifiability of any of the links on this page.
General Information About Studying in Japan
JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization)
The Japan Student Services Organization web-site provides information aimed at international students, including various types of scholarships, acceptance of students into Japanese universities, and the medical fee reimbursement program.
JEES (Japan Education Exchanges and Services)
The JEES (Japan Education Exchanges and Services) web-site provides a wide range of information such as that concerning the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and Comprehensive Renters Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan.
Study In Japan Comprehensive Guide
This web-site, created and maintained by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides general information for international students.
Information regarding the University of Tsukuba
University of Tsukuba
The official University of Tsukuba web-site.
Health Administration Center, University of Tsukuba
The web-site of the Health Administration Center, University of Tsukuba contains information concerning clinic hours and a health services guide. Health services are free for university students.
University Library, University of Tsukuba
The web-site of the University of Tsukuba Library contains a guide to library services and provides a search function for library holdings.
Academic Computing and Communications Center, University of Tsukuba
Students who want to apply to use the university's computing services should check out the information available on the Academic Computing and Communications Center web-site.
Soho-sai, University Festival
This site contains information regarding the annual University of Tsukuba Festival which is held in October.
Yadokari-sai, Dormitory Festival
The dormitories of the University of Tsukuba hold a student festival every year in May or June.
TISA (Tsukuba International Students' Association)
TISA (Tsukuba International Students' Association) promotes understanding and exchange among international students.
Team8
Team8 is established by T-ACT project. Its purpose is to deepen the ties between Japanese students and international students in Tsukuba.
Organizations/Extracurricular Activities for Students
This web-page contains information on the various hobby or sports groups and circles at the University of Tsukuba.
"Mind The Gap" newsletter
The newsletter put together by international students for international students at the University of Tsukuba.
Association of Chinese Students in the University of Tsukuba
The association of Chinsese students at the University of Tsukuba.
Korean Intl. Students' Community
The association of Korean students at the University of Tsukuba.
Association of Taiwanese Students in the University of Tsukuba
The association of Taiwanese students at the University of Tsukuba.
Vietnamese in Tsukuba
The association of Vietnamese students at the University of Tsukuba.
Thai-Tsukuba Student Group
The association of Thai students at the University of Tsukuba.
Malaysian Student's Association in Tsukuba
The association of Malaysian students at the University of Tsukuba.
monst - Mongolian students in Tsukuba
The association of Mongolian students at the University of Tsukuba.
Brasil_Tsukuba
The association of Brazilian students at the University of Tsukuba.
Tsukuba-Kz
The association of Kazakhstan students at the University of Tsukuba.
Africa at Tsukuba Uni
The association of African students at the University of Tsukuba.
Red de estudiantes de habla hispana en la Universidad de Tsukuba
(Students network of Spanish speaker students at the University of Tsukuba)The association of Hispanic students at the University of Tsukuba.
PPI_Ibaraki - Indonesian Students in Ibaraki, Japan
The association of Indonesian students residing in Ibaraki prefecture.
Association of Filipino Scholars in Tsukuba
The association of Filipino researchers/students residing in Tsukuba city.
Tsukuba Indians
The association of Indian researchers/students residing in Tsukuba city.
Tunisians in Tsukuba
The association of Tunisian researchers/students residing in Tsukuba city.
Information Regarding Daily Life in Japan
Immigration Bureau of Japan
This is the web-site of the Immigration Bureau of Japan, which oversees various activities concerning foreigners resident in Japan. Visa renewal, changes in name/address, re-entry permission, and permission to have a part-time job are just a few of the procedures that you may need to do during your stay in Japan. Students of the University of Tsukuba can either go to the Mito Branch Office or the Tokyo Immigration Office to undertake for these and other procedures.
Tsukuba City Website
This is the official web-site of the Tsukuba city. At the Sakura Branch Office of Tsukuba city, Tsukuba University students can carry out foreigner registration procedures, as well as apply for national health insurance and other procedures.
Tsukuba International Association
Infromation regarding various international exchange events, etc. held in Tsukuba City.
Alien Times
The English newsletter appearing since 1987 written by foreign residents for foreign residents in Tsukuba city (Available at the International Student Center as well).
TsukuBlog
The blog on daily life in Tsukuba maintained by the Alien Times staff.
Tsukuba Wiki
This page contains useful information on living in Tsukuba.
"Tsukuba International Students" Mailing List
The mailing-list open to all international students in Tsukuba city.
Tsukuba Area International Residents Association (TAIRA) Mailing List
The mailing-list open to all foreign residents in Tsukuba city.
Tsukubus
The Tsukubus is a bus service operated by the Tsukuba city. The fare is from 100yen to 400yen.
Multi-Lingual Life Information in Japan
Part of the CLAIR (Council for Local Authorities for International Relations web-site, this multilingual guide to living in Japan provides information in 13 languages.
Emergency Medical Information System, Ibaraki Prefecture
A website about Emergency Medical Information in Ibaraki prefecture. You can search a doctor who can speak foreign language.
Postal Saving ATM Information
In order to use cash cards issued by foreign banks or credit cards issued abroad to obtain funds in Japan, you must use an ATM machine that is part of the Cirrus or PLUS network. This web-site offers information on where these ATMs are located throughout Japan.
Ibaraki Prefecture Driving License Center
Information regarding obtaining a Japanese driver's licence or changing your home country driver's licence to a Japanese one is available at the Ibaraki Prefecture Driving License Center web-site. A Japanese driver's licence is necessary for driving in Japan. An international driver's licence is only valid for one year in Japan, and after one year, students must undertake procedures to obtain a Japanese driver's licence.
JAF (Japan Automobile Federation)
In order to have your home country driver's licence changed to a Japanese driver's licence, you will need an official translation of your home country licence by JAF. More information is available from this web-site.
Tsukuba Chuo Police Station
This is the main web-site of the Tsukuba Chuo (Central) Police Station. Besides information regarding contacting the police in the event of a crime or accident, this web-site also contains information concerning various procedures.
Maps of the Area Around the International Student Center
The search result by the Google Maps for the area around the International Student Center, University of Tsukuba.
Public Phone supporting International Call around the Campus
Location of public telephones supporting international call around the campus.
