Those who would like to apply for the MSDA program should read the guidebook carefully in advance of the application.

※Application for 2024 Intake is closed.

Following information is remained for your reference,
however please note that the schedule and document format of application is subject to change.

Rikkyo will help the successful applicants to get a student visa through Proxy visa application procedures.
(If you have an agent who was appointed by your sponsoring organization to help you get a student visa, please follow the instructions given to you by the agent.)

In the Proxy Application, you are requested to follow the steps shown below:

• You must submit the required documents to Rikkyo. Such required documents include an Application form for Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) for a student visa, photos, financial statement from your bank etc.


• Rikkyo submits your application form for CoE to the Immigration Office in Tokyo


• As soon as Rikkyo receives your CoE approved by the Immigration Office, Rikkyo will send the CoE to you


• Upon receiving the CoE from Rikkyo, you must take the CoE to the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate to apply for a student visa. You are strongly recommended to contact the Embassy or Consulate in advance to find out what other documents besides your passport are required.

Your CoE is valid for 3 months after the date issued.
Detailed information will be provided to those students who have successfully passed the admission screening.