Current Students
【Important】Change of The Report of Absence Due to COVID-19 (May 10, 2023)
Since May 8th 2023, COVID-19 has been considered as a Class 5 infectious disease, the same as the seasonal flu, etc. Accordingly, the process for reporting your absence from classes or exams has also been changed. For details, please check the University website below.
Consideration regarding infectious diseases
＊“Report of Absence” is available at the ILA office.
Yours sincerely,
The ILA
Library
- Please check page 74 of the ILA Student Handbook before using the ILA Reference Library.
- Please check the call number of the book you want to borrow before visiting the ILA Reference Library. For more information, see the instructions on how to use the "ILA Reference Library" below.
- If the books that you are looking for are also in the Imadegawa Library or available as an E-book, please consider using them.
Academic Information
March 13, 2026 Update
Registration Information
Important Announcement
We have an important accnoncement regarding Advanced Registration for the Seminars for Fall Semester 2026. Please check the pdf entitled "Advanced Registration Information for the Seminars for Fall Semester 2026" below.
Registration Information for the Fall Semester 2026
July 31, 2026 Update
Regarding Course Registration for the Fall Semester 2026
Dear ILA students,
The course registration information for the Fall Semester 2026 is as follows:
Please note that all the times listed below are in Japan Standard Time (JST).
―Course Registration for Fall 2026
Regarding"DO Week", General Registration", "Registration for Foreign Language Courses","Registration Errors" and "Course Withdrawal" etc.
Please refer to the PDF file entitled "Course Registration for Fall 2026".
Course Registration for Fall 2026
―Advanced Registration for Seminar Classes
Please refer to the PDF file entitled “Advanced Registration Information for the Seminars Classes for Fall Semester 2026.”
Advanced Registration Information for the Seminars Classes for Fall Semester 2026
―Updated Course Time Table and ILA and ILA Courses Offered in 2026
Please refer to the PDF entitled “ILA Courses Offered in 2026”, “ILA Course Information Changes” and “ILA Course Timetable for the Fall Semester 2026” in the “Course Timetable” section.
―Registration for courses offered by the Center for Global Education and Japanese Studies
The Japanese Language Placement Test is mandatory in order to register for courses such as “Japanese Language Course”, “Lecture Courses in Japanese Studies” and “Lecture Courses in International Studies”, regardless of your Japanese level.
For the registration schedule, please refer to the following PDF file entitled “Registration Schedule of Japanese Language and Culture Subjects for 2026 Fall Semester”.
Registration Schedule of Japanese Language and Culture Subjects for the Fall Semester 2026.pdf
We will let you know about further updates regarding course registration for the Fall Semester 2026 via DUET message and the ILA Website. Please be sure to check your DUET account, University Email and the ILA Website regularly.
＊Updated information for Fall Semester 2026 will be available on the ILA Website for Current Students, from September 11.
Have a nice summer break.
Sincerely,
The ILA Office
Honors Thesis
Courses other than ILA
Registration Guide of General and Liberal Education Courses (Japanese only)
| Official Website |
https://cgle.doshisha.ac.jp/syllabus/syllabus.html ↑Please find the guideline from the link above. |
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| Advanced Registration Information |
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Registration Guide of Graduate Courses
Registration for Kyoto Consortium and DWCLA Courses
Course Timetable
July 31, 2026 Update
Examination
June 26, 2026 Update
Final Report and Final Examination information for the Spring 2026 Semester
Dear ILA Students,
Final assessments (Final Report and Final Examination) are held from July 18. The PDF below contains important notices regarding final assessments. Please check them carefully. Please note that “Final Examination” is an examination held from July 18（Sat） to July 31(Fri), the final examination period at Doshisha University. For questions regarding evaluations held during regular class period (until July 17), please consult with the respective course instructor first.
Sincerely,
The ILA Office
Grade Inquiry
DUET
There are two ways to log in to DUET: using the Web Single Sign-On Service or logging in directly to DUET. However, due to the system replacement (scheduled on or after August 16), only the way of using Web Single Sign-on Service will be available. After entering your user ID and password at the Web Single Sign-On Service, please log in to DUET via Multi-factor authentication.
Web Single Sign-On Service→DUET Log-in Page
Forms
- Application Forms
Change of Address Form［PDF 104KB］
University Fees
From AY2024, university fee remittance from overseas bank account has been replaced by credit card payment or Easy-pay(online banking). If you wish to pay the fees by credit card or online banking, please apply from below. *If you are not able to use the system, please consult with the ILA office.
A tuition payment slip will be sent to your registered address in Japan in the beginning of semester. If you have changed your address, please contact the ILA office.
Certificate
Certificate Application for Students
Students who have been requested by Office of International Students to submit certificates for CoE application, please refer to the below and apply at the Application System for Certificates.
・Faculty: ILA
・Japanese Certificate of Attendance: 1 copy
・Japanese Official Transcript: 1 copy
・Mailing Address：Office of International Students, Doshisha University, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
・ZIP Code : 602-8580
・Send by Express Post：No
・Purpose of use: for CoE applying
・Request for sealed certificates: Unnecessary
Graduation
The ILA Degree Ceremony September 2026
Dear ILA Students,
The ILA will hold Degree Ceremony for September 2026 at Doshisha Chapel from 12:00 on Saturday, September 26.
Please note that the Doshisha University Graduation Ceremony will take place at 10:00 on the same day at Kambaikan.
Best regards,
The ILA Faculty
The Schedule for Graduation Ceremony
Commencement and Convocation Ceremony
Exchange Program
Scholarships
Application period: September 25- October 2, 2026
The Information for the ILA students can be found the bottom of the page. "Required Items for Submission" and "Application form & Achievement Report" are also available for download on the website.
Doshisha University Undergraduate Awards for Distinction
Regarding Doshisha University Merit Scholarships for Self-Funded International Students, please refer to it at the url:
Reasonable Accommodation
For English, please contact the ILA Office.ji-ila@mail.doshisha.ac.jp