明治大学　交換留学 Meiji University Exchange Student Program
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Online submission for Excel file of COE application form

【Important】COE Application Procedures for the 2026 Spring Intake
In order to apply for a "Student Visa" at Japanese Embassies or Consulates, exchange students, except for Japanese Citizens, have to apply for COE first via their host universities or Administrative scrivener's offices in Japan.
For the 2026 Spring Intake, you can apply for your COE through our affiliated Administrative scrivener's office, Support Gyoseishoshi Law Firm Co.Ltd.
Once you complete the online application, please email them at Meiji_U@shigyo.co.jp including the following information, follow their instructions stated in their reply, and complete the COE application procedures by October 3rd (For university-wide Exchange Students). ※By clicking the e-mail address above, you can utilize a sample template.

・Your Name
・Your e-mail Address
・Name of your home university
・Statement expressing that you would like to request for their COE application Support.
Additionally, we hope you can prepare one of the following financial documents that prove your financial soundness in advance so that you can submit your CoE application and other required documents in plenty of time.
・A bank balance certificate or copy of the applicant's account bankbook
・A bank balance certificate or copy of the bankbook for the bank account of the person responsible for payment
・An income certificate of the person responsible for payment
・Certificate of scholarship funds received (Disbursement period must correspond to duration of study abroad at Meiji.)
※The amount of the bank balance, your financial supporter's annual income in the 2024 Fiscal year, or the scholarship you will make sure to receive during your mobility must be more than 1,440,000JPY for year-long students or 720,000JPY for semester-long students.