International students need to follow the procedure below to apply for a Student visa:

1. Complete "Certificate of Eligibility" (COE) form with application guide and send to NUCB
2. If accepted to NUCB and paid all required fees - Receive COE and "Letter of Admission" (LOA) from NUCB
3. Apply for a Student Visa to the nearest Japanese diplomatic mission (embassy or consulate) by submitting both COE and LOA

NUCB works very closely with every applicant and the Immigration Bureau to make sure applicants are able to receive their COE and student visa. You must submit all required documents (original copies only) with correct information to be able to receive your visa on time. Please be advised that the Immigration Bureau of Japan and your local Japanese embassy/consulate make all final decisions.