1. Procedures for studying abroad
When studying abroad through Hirosaki University, the International Relations Office will be the contact point.
Inquiries and negotiations with partner universities should be made through the International Relations Office Support Office.You will be responsible for obtaining passports and visas, as well as arranging travel tickets.
Preparation page for overseas travelPlease also read
●Passport
If you have already obtained one, please check that it has not expired.Also, if your passport has less than a year of validity remaining, it will be less troublesome later to switch to a new passport.Both switching applications and new applications will take about a week.
●Air ticket
You may need it for your visa application.In addition, during the tourist season, such as holidays, it is possible that some destinations may be fully booked, so early arrangements are required.
●Visa
Some countries cannot enter without a visa.Even in the same country, the type of visa required may or may not be necessary depending on the purpose of travel and length of stay.Also, the documents required for application often change without notice, so be sure to check with the embassy of the country you are traveling to.You can also entrust your visa application to a travel agency.In that case, you will have to pay a fee to the travel agency, but by consigning the visa application, you will be able to smoothly prepare for studying abroad.
● Arranging accommodation
There are many types of accommodation such as university dormitories, homestays, and apartments.Arrangements for accommodation will basically be made through the host university.
Arrangement of overseas travel/study abroad insurance
Students are required to purchase overseas travel insurance designated by Hirosaki University.
●Study abroad fund management
Before studying abroad, please secure a method for sending study abroad funds from your parents.
● Submission of overseas travel notification, residence notification, or registration with Tabi-Regi
If you plan to travel overseas, please notify your class teacher and supervisor."Overseas travel notification"should be submitted at least XNUMX days before departure to the academic/academic affairs section of your faculty/graduate school.and always“Residency notification (if staying overseas for more than 3 months, submit after traveling)”,“Tabiregi (For those staying overseas for less than 3 months, notify before traveling)”Please register with.
2. Precautions
●Consent of parents
Please discuss your finances and career options with your parents and obtain their consent before deciding to study abroad.When you apply for study abroad, you will be required to submit a pledge from the student and guardian.
●Consultation with faculty members in charge of academic affairs (academic affairs), supervisors, and instructors in charge of classes
In particular, please consult with us early on about your status at our university (leave of absence or enrolled) during your study abroad, credit recognition after returning to your home country, etc.
●When canceling study abroad
It will not only lead to financial trouble, but it will also affect the relationship of trust with the partner university and the person in charge, so if you decide to cancel your study abroad, please be sure to come to the International Relations Headquarters Support Office for advice.