Macquarie University Orientation A separate orientation will be held for students by Macquarie University. More information about this session and other key information about your semester at Macquarie will be available prior to the start of your program.

You may request to reside with one flatmate/floormate on your Housing Form. For the IES Abroad Center staff to accommodate flatmate/floormate requests, both you and your flatmate/floormate must: indicate each other on the Housing Form. rank your housing preferences in the same order. submit your forms before the submission deadline. Note that your form will not be considered complete or processed until you and your flatmate/floormate have completed your housing forms. Keep in mind we will strive to meet you/your housing request, but it is NOT a guarantee. The Housing Form may or may not be...

Health Insurance While in Tokyo Students studying at IES Abroad Tokyo are required to have two types of health insurance: Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) Japanese National Health Insurance (JNHI) This is comprised of three parts: CISI emergency assistance, evacuation and repatriation coverage CISI Security and Political Evacuation Services (CISI insurance coverage begins on the first day of your program and expires on the last day of your program) JNHI Accident & Sickness Insurance Detailed information about the student health insurance plan(s) is located in the IES Abroad...

Overview The residence hall in Tokyo for this fall is co-ed accommodation and is a 3-minute walk from Nishi-Funabashi Station with access to 5 train lines. The residence hall is a 40-minute commute to the IES Tokyo Center and KUIS and a 30- to 40-minute commute to downtown Tokyo by public transportation. This residence offers comfortable, well-designed living spaces specifically for students. The facilities include private rooms, shared common areas, and other amenities that cater to student life. The residence is generally convenient for access to public transportation, which is great for...

Departure Policy You must move out of your housing accommodation on the departure date. There will be no IES Abroad courses or exams scheduled on this date, so you may depart at any time on the official departure date. You are required to complete partner university exams before departure. If you are planning to stay in Japan beyond the program end date, you MUST change your visa status from "student" to "temporary visitor." This can be done at the local immigration office and is required.

Deadline Policy for the IES Abroad Tokyo Program Before you can apply for a Japanese student visa, you MUST first obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), which you will then present (along with your visa application and other supporting documents) to your Japanese consulate. COE materials will be submitted to the Japanese Immigration Bureau by IES Abroad Tokyo and Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) on your behalf, so you MUST be as precise and accurate as possible in accordance with listed guidelines. Per the Embassy of Japan in the United States of America, 80% of online visa...

Macquarie University Academic Calendar All courses at Macquarie University will be completed before the listed official program departure date. Therefore, it is very important to book your flights according to the official program dates. However, you can visit the following webpage below to see the most up-to-date academic calendar for Macquarie University: Macquarie University Academic Calendar *Fall students will be attending Macquarie University during Session 2, the end of the Academic Year in Australia.

University of Sydney Academic Calendar All courses at the University of Sydney will be completed before the listed official program departure date. Therefore, it is very important to book your flights according to the official program dates. However, you can visit the following webpage below to see the most up-to-date academic calendar for the University of Sydney: University of Sydney Academic Calendar *Fall students will be attending the University of Sydney during Semester 2 (S2C), the end of the Academic Year in Australia.

Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia’s oldest university and one of the original members of the prestigious “Sandstones.” The historic and beautifully landscaped urban campus is reminiscent of New England university campuses in the US and is notable for its architectural design, extensive sports facilities, museums and galleries, and recreation centers. Among a population of approximately 73,000 students, 12,000 international students coming from over 100 different countries study each year at the University of Sydney, adding diversity to an already diverse multicultural...