Support Guide

How can we help you?

Visa Procedures

• We take care of the application procedures for the Certificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence　(CESR) at the Japanese Immigration Bureau, and forward it to the applicant once it has been issued. The CESR is a necessary certificate that the applicant needs to apply for a visa for Japan.
• We provide information and assistance for those applying for a permission to extend period of stay and a permission to change status of residence.
• We assist various kinds of visa procedures during the stay in Japan.

Housing

• We provide various housing information for international students and scholars to assist them to find accommodation before and after their arrival in Japan.Introduction of R.R.S (Residence Reservation System)
• We consolidate, summarize update and introduce housing information:
• Osaka University Dormitories
• Other Dormitories (operated by various support organizations)
• Private Apartments and other housings

GCN Osaka, Community Web site

• GCN is an online community for international students and scholars at Osaka University.
• We provide various kinds of information on the Web, such as "Housing Request" where you can get information for accommodations based on your preferences, online Japanese studying materials, health and medicine, visa information, BBS and so on.
• The international students and scholars of Osaka University can obtain log-in ID by clicking on "Application form for ID" on the top page.

Orientation

• Orientation for newcomers is held every month with IRIS (Information Room for International Student). This orientation is for international students and scholars and their families.
• We provide information regarding National Health Insurance, opening one's bank account and other information about living in Japan.

Career Support

• A number of international students is looking for the employment in Japan after graduation. In order to assist these job seekers, we provide them with a variety of information about carrier opportunities in Japan.

Handbooks

• Handbooks for International Students and Scholars
• Coming to Osaka
• Living in Osaka
• Childcare Support Guide
• Housing Support Guide   etc.
• Handbook for Osaka University Staff in Accepting International Students and Scholars