Learn to Thrive in Japan
Master the skills you need for employment in the creative industries in Japan.
Aside from learning the Japanese language skills to get by in everyday life,
acquire industry knowledge, technical training and the skills to handle any on-site demand.
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Become an expert in any one of the 21 fields available.
At FUKUOKA TECH, learn the skills to help you succeed in a variety of areas that include games and IT, media design, manga (Japanese comics) and anime, and esports. Each field is specialized to provide expert knowledge and techniques necessary to succeed in each industry.
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Acquire field adaptability through experience-based education.
At FUKUOKA TECH, we have the experience to take you from a student to a professional. Thanks to our “experience-based education” which corresponds to an actual work situation, you’ll be ready to join in any workplace. Gain the necessary skills to get employed after graduation.
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Japanese language skills necessary for everyday life.
When looking for work in Japan, you’ll need more than just conversational Japanese, you’ll need working Japanese, including industry terminology. By being around Japanese students and fellow international students, you’ll be able to master the Japanese language.
The FUKUOKA TECH College of Design and Technology
is certified by the Fukuoka Regional Immigration
Bureau as a Proper School.
In a proper school certified by the Regional Immigration Bureau, the student is permitted 2 years of residence as an exchange student. That means the student is free from renewing their status of residence while studying during those two years, allowing them to concentrate on their studies. A school with proper enrollment control of exchange students receives a Proper School certification. International students who enroll directly from abroad have much less paperwork to submit when applying for a certificate of eligibility (COE) for resident status.
These are the home countries and regions of FUKUOKA TECH exchange students.
USA
Australia
South Korea
China
Vietnam
Thailand
Mongolia
Malaysia
Taiwan
Brazil
Indonesia
Hong Kong
France
Sweden
Course
Introduction of Majors
Study a curriculum designed to help you master real life skills over 21 majors across 5 worlds.
Flow
Path to Enrollment
STEP01
Enrollment entries
When applying in Japan, use one of the following to make an entry: Admissions office entry, entry via referral from affiliated schools or designated Japanese language schools, and general entry. When applying from abroad, use the pre-departure enrollment permit system and take the EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission).
＊Before applying, please contact us at fcainfo@fca.ac.jp to discuss your desired major.
STEP02
Enrollment selection
Once received, an entry is reviewed in the order that it is received. Applicants may take trial classes or attend a briefing on the day of. During face-to-face interviews, you will be asked about your goals and your choice of occupation. This is not intended as a time to review your past grades, or your specific knowledge or skills in connection to the majors offered at the school. As for the selection date, the admissions office will directly call the applicant after the application is received.
STEP03
Enrollment notification
After about 10 days following the interview, the selected applicant will receive a letter of acceptance.
NOTE: this is to offer proof of selection. (We will not respond to phone calls or emails regarding the selection status of an applicant.)
STEP04
Submit an application form
Fill out and mail the application form. The form can be brought in person. (If mailing, send as registered mail.)
STEP05
After receipt of acceptance letter, proceed to enrollment
The letter of acceptance will be mailed about 10 days from the day of selection. Please follow the enrollment procedure outlined in the documents. Applicants who have completed the process will receive an enrollment permit, followed by information for new students, and a guide on educational material expenses.
Make your dreams come true at FUKUOKA TECH!
We will help realize your dreams with access to many job offers and enhanced support. We offer seminars and private sessions on basic conduct in a business setting or during interviews. Our extensive experience and connections to the Jikei group open doors to potential job opportunities in Tokyo and elsewhere in the country.
Joint Briefing
Every year, more than 130 companies, including top-level corporations in the industry, visit our school. Students get a chance to attend any one or several of the informational briefings held by the companies. They can get an evaluation of their portfolio or career advice from creators they admire. These are tremendous opportunities unique to our school, only made possible by our thick school-to-industry pipeline. Students can have multiple meetings with companies in one day.
Career Center
When we support our students in their search for the right job, we consider their personality, how they match up with different companies, and their dreams for the future. In addition to being a resource for job offers, the center offers advice from career counselors, help with exam strategies, and give mock interviews and other types of training. Furthermore, even after students graduate, they can receive job transfer or job opening information, career path counseling, skills development support and other forms of assistance to boost their career.
Internships
Our internship system is a collaboration between the industries and the FUKUOKA TECH. If you have any doubts about whether the job you want really suits you, or that you can thrive in the company of your choice, students can spend a month at the company under an internship program. Students experience real work while a student at FUKUOKA TECH, with the goal of acquiring immediately applicable skills for the workplace.
Getting a Diploma
A diploma certifies that you have acquired the skills, capability and knowledge in a particular field. In a state-certified technical school, a diploma is conferred upon students who have completed at least 2 years of study and have put in over 1,700 hours required to complete a course. Graduates will be given a degree at their graduation. If working in Japan after graduating, students can get a working visa for any one of the following areas: education, skill, or humanities/international business.
Equipment
Unlimited Use of the Latest Facilities
Students have access to professional-grade equipment.
We provide a safe and comfortable environment for students so they can concentrate on their studies and chase their dreams.
IT/AI Programming Room
Game Design Room
Game Programming Room
Kyushu’s First! Dedicated esports Room!
CG Visual Room
Modelling Room
Mac Room
Illustration Room
Animation Room
Digital and Comic Illustrator Room
Presentation Room
Drawing Room
Student Lounge
Event
Student Events
An international student cultural exchange is held for international students at the 6 Jikei group schools in Fukuoka. This popular event gives you a chance to meet international students from other schools.
Sister Schools
Faq
FAQ
- What type of certification is a diploma?
- A diploma certifies that you have acquired the skills, capability and knowledge in a particular field. In a state-certified technical school, a diploma is conferred upon students who have completed at least 2 years of study and have put in over 1,700 hours required to complete a course.
- Can I work in Japan?
- Foreign students with a diploma who has satisfied all the conditions — such as acquiring skills that correspond to the work at the target company — a work visa can be obtained. However, visas for some types of jobs can be difficult to obtain. Please contact Jikei COM International for more information.
- After I graduate, can I transfer to a university?
- As long as you complete the 2-year study and 1,700 class hour minimums, satisfy other conditions and pass the entrance exam, you are able to transfer to a university. *Some universities do not accept students who have not completed the 2-year study minimum and not received a diploma.
- Is there scholarship?
- The following scholarships are available. The private expense foreign students honors scholarship provided by Japan Student Services Organization. Example: ¥48,000/month for fiscal 2025 * Every late April, we make an announcement seeking applicants. For more details, contact academic affairs.
- Can I work part-time?
- If working part-time, notify the immigration bureau beforehand to obtain a “permit for extra-certificate activity.” Part-time work is limited to no more than 28 hours a week. * Work during long-term breaks (summer and winter vacation) is permissible for up to 8 hours a day.
- Is there a dormitory?
- Living arrangements have been prepared in areas convenient for commuting to school. They are managed 24 hours a day, which allows for thorough ability to respond to emergencies.
- How should we go about looking for an apartment?
- Please consult the Jikei COM International Center. They will introduce a reliable real-estate company close to the school.
Admission
Application / Tuition
Admission Qualifications
In school education, the applicant must meet one of the following criteria.
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International students who have completed or are expected to complete 12 years of formal school education(equivalent to high school) by March 2026
※Those who have received less than 12 years of formal education or are under 18 years of age at the time ofenrollment, please contact Jikei COM International Center. - Those who have passed the academic qualification examination equivalent to 12 year education (including thehigh school equivalency test) in a foreign country and will reach 18 by March 31, 2026.
Those who meet one of the following requirements regarding Japanese proficiency.
- Passed the N1 or N2 grade of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
- Have a score of 200 points or more on the Examination for Japanese University Admission for InternationalStudents (EJU)(Excluding description points)
- BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test 400 points or above.
- Received at least one year of education at a Japanese languageinstitution certified by the Minister ofEducation, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology or designated by the Ministry of Justice, and have beenrecognized as having Japanese language proficiency equivalent to JLPT N2 or higher through an entranceselection Japanese language examination. (For those with less than one year of enrollment, please consult us.)
- Received at least 1 year of education at a school (excluding kindergartens) recognized the section 1 of theJapan School Education Act ,and who is recognized as equivalent to or greater than JLPT N2 level at theJapanese Entrance Test.
The college will only accept applicants who are committed to completing the course of study.
Application Process (for applications from Japan)
AO Enrolment
Students whose first preference is this school, and his/her goal, purpose, will, interest, and adaptability meet the requirements listed up as below.
Fits the school's image of the ideal candidate (admission policy)
Admission Policy
- Having future dream and goal
- Fully understands the contents and policies of school education
- Wants to give joy or impression to others through his or her favorite job
- Desired to do what he or she likes as a job
- Understanding school contents and attended a trial lesson or school briefing session.
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Students or graduates of Japanese Language school/High school/Vocational school located in Japan with an attendance rate of over 80% while inschool.
※However, if there is a clear reason to consider and canbe proved, this is not the case.
Designated School Recommendation
This is a system for students whose first preference is this school, and who are expected to graduate from a school designated by this school.
※Please contact
your school directly to find out whether it is a designated school.
- More than 90% attandance rate.
- Having clear goals and targets and can work hard with passion in the areas they want to move forward.
- Having Japanese language ability does not interfere with studying at this school.
School Recommendation
For students currently enrolled in a Japanese language school or Department of Japanese language at Vocational College and Universitywhose first preference is this school, please receive a recommendation from your school based on the following requirements.
- More than 80% attandance rate.
- Having clear goals and targets and can work hard with passion in the areas they want to move forward.
- Having Japanese language ability does not interfere with studying at this school.
General
- Students whose first preference is this school.
- Students or graduates of Japanese Language school/High school/Vocational school located in Japan with an attendance rate of over 80% while in school.However, there is exception, if have a clear reason to considerand it can be proved.
Preferential treatment system
Applicants from designated school recommendation are exempt the¥30,000 screening fee.
Application Documents
If you hold a visa other than a student visa, please submit overseas application documents.
- Application for Admission(Please use the form designated by our school)
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Documents and Certificates issued by Japanese Language School
- Student Registration Certificate or Proof of Expected GraduationCertificates
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Official Transcripts / Attendance Certificate.
※An applicant who has passed the N1 or N2 level of the JLPT, orwho scored200 points or more on the EJU or who scored 400 points or more on theBJT, must provide a copy of the repective certificates.
- A copy of Graduation Certificate from your last school.(Diploma from High School or Universities)
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Documents certifying the ability to cover expenses
- Copy of Japan bankbook(all pages)※Or a digital bank statement
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Documents that can confirm the remittance or a copy of bank balancecertificate of your expense sponsor
※If you have part time job experience in Japan, you may needto submit additional documents. - Agreement for defraying expenses of your expense sponsor(Please use the form designated by our school)
- A Copy of Resident card(Both Sides)
- A Copy of your passport(Pages with your face photograph & entry stamps）
- A copy of National Health Insurance Card(Both Sides)or Health Insurance Eligibility Information
- Admission Slip for Screening(Designated by our school)
- Screening Fee ¥30,000（No screening charges for the applicants recommended by the designated schools）※Please pay in cash directly to school.If you apply online, you can pay by credit card or at a convenience store.
◎The person who enrolled in a Japanese language school or a professional training school currently must submit a certificate ofattendance and transcript at graduation or completion.
◎Applicants are requested to put all the required 1-8 documents mentioned above into the application envelope and bring it to theschool. For Online applicants or far-away applicants, please
send us by simple registered mail.
◎Documents submitted and screening fee will not be refunded.
Application process (for applications from overseas)
Pre-arrival admission using EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission).
This system allows students to complete pre-departure enrollment before entering Japan, based on the results of the JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) administered EJU (Examination
for Japanese University Admission) exam taken outside of Japan, and submission documents. Once you have permission to enter the college, Jikei COM International Center will act as representative
to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility for Resident Status. Please contact Jikei COM International Canter for more details regarding documents needed for application, entrance exams, and anything
else relating to your application.
*Please contact Jikai COM International Center for information about advanced placement.
Application guide
AO Entry
Entry
July 1(Tue.)~
※Application will be closed once the capacity is reached.
Official Application
September 1(Mon)~
Designated School Recommendation/School Recommendation/General
October 1(Wed)
※Application will be closed once the capacity is reached.
Entrance Screening
Interview, Japanese test and document screeningYou are required to give an oral presentation on one of the following themes: “Purpose of Study Abroad” or “Future Dreams.
Open campus
School Explanatory Meeting
The FUKUOKA College of Design and Technology is accepting applications from international students.
- I’m not very good at Japanese, but will I be OK?
- What courses can I take?
- How much is tuition?
- Are there scholarships available?
- What do I need to do to apply?
- What is covered on the entrance exam?
- Can I work in Japan?
We can answer these questions.
We can also accommodate questions from family and friends.
