Guidance for International Students
This guidance explains who is covered by the international student rules and the residence status and residence card requirements that apply.
Who this guidance applies to
This section concerns foreign international students only. Matters not covered here are handled in the same way as for other Japanese students.
Residence status and residence card
In this section, an international student means a foreign national who holds the status of residence "Student" prescribed in Appended Table I (4) of the Immigration Control and Refugee-Recognition Act. Students are required to carry the residence card that shows this status.
Official sources
The following official Tokyo Denki University materials were used to prepare this page.
- 2026 Student Handbook — School of Science and Engineering (2026 academic year) — PDF page 182