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KYUSHU UNIV GUIDE BOOK 2014_15_02

Developing and Enhancing Systems for AcceptingStudents and Researchers from OverseasThe seven centers are located on each campus, and the 16 staff members provide supportfor the studies and lifestyle needs of overseas students and researchers in Japan.The centers are engaged in further developing systems for accepting international studentsand researchers. They also build up local alliances with Fukuoka Prefecture and the citiesof Fukuoka and Itoshima to enhance support systems for international students.■ International Student and Researcher Support CentersOverseas offices have been opened around the world to help recruit promising students from overseas,communication and the collecting of local academic information.London Office(UK）Munich Office(Germany)Beijing Office(China)Taipei Office(Taiwan)Hanoi Office(Vietnam)Bangkok Office(Thailand)Branch Office atMahidol University(Thailand)California Office(USA)Seoul Office（South Korea）Washington D.C Office(USA)Cairo Office(Egypt)Branch Officeat Gadjah Mada University(Indonesia)Overseas OfficesSupport Offered■ Procedures for applying for the Certificate of Eligibility(CoE) to obtain a visa■ Support for traveling from Fukuoka Airport and otherpoints to the dorms or university when arriving in Japan■ Information on searching for an off-campus apartmentand help with moving■ Help with various procedures related to living in Japan■ Help with translating university documents into English■ Interpretation at service windows and counters■ Alliances and cooperation with internationalstudent support teams■ Other information for international studentsand researchers related to living in JapanKYUSHU UNIVERSITY : D ISCOVERY ｜ 27