Tama University School of Global Studies (SGS) 2019 Spring Admissions Application Guidelines for International Students and Returnees ( 留学生 帰国生入試 ) Admissions Policy of Tama University Tama University seeks individuals with a global vision that have close connections to the local community and a strong aspiration to contribute to both local and international communities. Admissions Policy of the School of Global Studies SGS seeks individuals who share the school's ideals of preparing individuals to participate in solving global issues, with the following qualities: -Will to improve English communication ability -Broad interest in the current global society -Determination to complete challenges Please direct inquiries regarding application to : Tama University School of Global Studies Admissions Section 802 Engyo Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa-ken 252-0805 JAPAN Phone: +81-(0)466-83-7911 Fax: +81-(0)466-83-7917 E-Mail: nyushi-shonan@gr.tama.ac.jp
1. Applicant Quota A few applicants are admitted under the International Student and Returnee designations each academic year. 2. Eligibility Applicants must meet the following admission requirements: 1. International Students Be a citizen of any country other than Japan. Returnees Be a Japanese citizen. 2. Be at least 18 years of age by the prospective date of university entrance. 3. Prove sufficient language proficiency 1 (Non-native Japanese speakers): English proficiency of at least TOEIC 450, or its equivalent level, and Japanese proficiency of at least level N3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, or its equivalent. 1 2 2 (Native Japanese Speakers): Have English proficiency of at least TOEIC 350 or its equivalent level. 1 It is necessary to take some classes whose language of delivery is Japanese in order to fulfill SGS graduation requirements. 2 The Japanese proficiency of non-japanese speaking applicants without JLPT-N3 certification or its equivalent may be assessed in an interview or by some other examination method. 4. Prove satisfactory completion of secondary education: 1 Completion or expected completion of high school or secondary school with 12 years of formal education accredited by a competent authority in a foreign country before prospective entry to SGS. 2 Graduation or expected graduation from an international school accredited by an international organization such as WASC, ACSI, or CIS. 3 Acquisition of an International Baccalaureate Diploma, Abitur, Baccalaureate, or equivalent, as approved by Tama University. 4 Completion or expected completion of study at a Japanese school or secondary school for Japanese nationals residing abroad, accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan. Applicants who do not meet the requirements above must contact SGS before applying. It is the applicants responsibility to confirm that they are eligible to apply for admissions at SGS. In particular, the following applicants must contact SGS: 1 Applicants who have completed less than 12 years of formal education in a foreign country. 2 Applicants who have a diploma from a correspondence, home-schooling, online, or similar education system outside of Japan. 3 Applicants from international schools not accredited by the aforementioned accrediting organizations. Note 1: You may be asked to submit additional or supplemental documents to confirm your eligibility for admission.
Note 2: International Students Tuition and fees will be refunded in the event that you are not issued a certificate of eligibility by the Immigration Bureau of Japan;. however, your application fee will not be refunded. 3. Application Documents Please submit the following documents in order to be considered for admission to the School of Global Studies: 1. A completed application form 2. Personal Statement: In English, 300-500 words in length, free format 3. Official secondary school transcript, sealed in an envelope and sent directly to SGS by your school 4. An official high school graduation certificate (diploma), sealed in an envelope 5. Recommendation from secondary school faculty or guidance counselors 6. Official TOEIC, TOEFL and/or IELTS scores obtained within the last two years if English is not your native language * Test scores must be sent directly from Educational Testing Services (ETS) to Tama University. The Tama University School of Global Studies school code is 5050. 7. Official SAT Reasoning Test, ACT, GCE, or other similar test score if your native language is English 8. Official certificate of Japanese language proficiency, such as the JLPT, obtained within the last two years if Japanese is not your native language *Applicants who do not possess the certificates described in 6 to 8 must state so prior to applying, so as to allow for a preliminary evaluation. 4. Selection Process of Applicants 1 Evaluation of Application Documents For successful applicants: An interview will be undertaken once the fee for the entrance examination has been received. The time and date of the interview will be determined on an individual basis. 2 Interview (Those who reside abroad will be interviewed for approximately 20 minutes via telephone or internet)
5. Application Fee Please pay the non-refundable application fee (30,000 JPY) and remittance charge (4,000 JPY) to: Bank Name: The Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ Address: 6-1 Kita-Aoyama 3-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061 Japan Branch: Omotesando Branch Account #: 2088791 Account Type: 00 Account Name: Tamura Gakuen Educational Foundation Tama University Swift Code: BOTKJPJT *All bank transfer fees to be borne by the sender. Please wire exact funds in Japanese yen (JPY) only. 6. Notification If admitted, a Letter of Acceptance will be posted to you along with a Candidate Reply Form and an information packet. Admitted applications are requested to return the completed Candidate Reply Form to SGS at the address below by the deadline indicated. 7. Application Period International Students 2019 Spring Admission: From July 23 to December 7, 2018 Returnees 2018 Spring Admission: From July 31, 2018 to March 8, 2019
8. Tuition fees *Tuition fees for 2019 will be as follows. (1) Fees upon entering (2) Tuition fees, first year, (Fall semester) Fee for lectures (Fall semester) must be paid by the end of October (3) Tuition fees, Second year and further *Fee for lectures (Spring semester), facilities, textbooks, Parent-teacher association must be paid by the end of April. *Fee for lectures (Fall semester) must be paid by the end of October.
志願票 /Application Form Applicant # 多摩大学グローバルスタディーズ学部 2019 年度留学生 帰国生入試 (4 月入学 9 月入学 ) Tama University School of Global Studies 2019 Spring and Fall Application for International or Returnees Admission photo Passport-size 40 mm X 30 mm I. 基本情報 / Personal Information 氏 / Surname: 名 / Given Name (s): 性別 / Gender: 男 (Male) / 女 (Female) 現住所 / Current Address: 帰省先住所 / Permanent Address: 電話番号 / Telephone Number 自宅 / Home: 携帯電話 / Mobile: E メール / Email Address: 誕生年月日 / Date of Birth: Year: Month: Day: 国籍 / Nationality: 在留資格 / Visa for Japan? 有 (Yes) / 無 (No) 在留資格の種類 / If yes, what type? @ 第 1 言語 / First Language: 他の言語 / Others (if applicable): II. 教育の履歴 Educational Background A. 高等学校 ( 在籍中または卒業 )/ Secondary School (current or graduated from) 高校名 / Name of Institution: 所在地 / Address: 在籍期間 / Dates of Attendance (yyyy/mm/dd ) - (yyyy/mm/dd ) 卒業 ( 修了 ) 証書 ディプロマの種類 / Type of Degree/Certificate/Diploma earned B. その他の高等学校 / Additional Secondary Schools* 高校名 / Name of Institution: 在籍期間 / Dates of Attendance (yyyy/mm/dd ) - (yyyy/mm/dd ) 1 2 C. 大学 短期大学 / University/College Courses 単位修得のために科目を履修した大学 短期大学があれば全て記入してください 修得した単位が記載された成績証明書 ( 日本語または英語 ) を提出してください List all universities and colleges where you have taken courses for credit. Please send an official transcript, translated into English or Japanese. 大学名 / Name of Institution: 在籍期間 / Dates of Attendance 学位 / Degree 1 有 (Yes) / 無 (No) 2 有 (Yes) / 無 (No) Tama University / School of Global Studies 2019Spring and Fall Application for International or Returnees Admission page 1 / 2
志願票 /Application Form Applicant # III. 表彰 / Honors/Distinctions* 高校において表彰されたことがある場合は 簡潔に記入してください List or briefly describe any honors or distinctions you have earned since your first year in secondary school. IV. 資格試験 / Testing A. 英語能力試験 / English Proficiency: TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS etc. 英語を母国語としない志願者は 英語運用能力の証明として 取得から2 年以内のTOEFL TOEIC IETLSのスコアレポート原本を必ず提出してください 受験したことがある資格をチェックで示してください また スコアレポート原本を 資格の運営団体より本学に直接送付してください All non-native English speakers are required to submit a TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS test score which was obtained within the last two years to prove their level of English proficiency. Please check off which test(s) you have taken. Official test scores must be sent directly to SGS in a sealed envelope. Photocopies will not be accepted. TOEFL Test Date: Score: IELTS Test Date: Score: TOEIC Test Date: Score: B. 日本語能力試験 / Japanese Proficiency: Japanese Language Proficiency Test 日本を母国語としない志願者は 英語運用能力の証明として 取得から2 年以内の日本語能力試験 (JLPT) の成績証明書を提出してください また 成績証明書原本を 日本国際教育支援協会より本学に直接送付してください All non-native Japanese speakers are required to submit a certificate of JLPT which was obtained within the last two yeas to prove their level of Japanese proficiency. Official certificates must be sent directly to SGS in a sealed envelope. Photocopies will not be accepted. JLPT Test Date: Level: C. 標準テスト / Standardized Testing* 高校で受験した標準テストを全て記入してください 例としては SAT ( 米国 ), 全国大学統一入試 ( 中国 ) UAI TER ENTER OP ( オーストラリア ) A- Levels ( 英国とコモンウェルスの国々 ) 国際バカロレアなどがあります 該当する全ての成績証明書類の原本を 必要に応じて日本語か英語の翻訳も添付して提出してください 必ず原本を提出してください Please list all standardized tests you have taken in secondary school. Examples would include the SAT (US), the National College Entrance Examination (China), the UAI, TER, ENTER or OP (Australia), A-Levels (UK and some Commonwealth countries), International Baccalaureate, etc. Please attach all relevant documents and if necessary, have all documents translated into Japanese or English. Photocopies will not be accepted. Test Date: Name of Exam or Subject: Score: * Items marked with an asterisk are optional. 上記の記載事項に関しましては相違ありません 万一記載事項に相違あるときは入学を取り消しされても異存ありません By my signature below, I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if any information is found to be false, I may be subject to dismissal from Tama University School of Global Studies. Signature: Date: Tama University / School of Global Studies 2019 Spring and Fall Application for International or Returnees Admission page 2 / 2