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Can I enroll my spouse in university while they are Dependent?
For 'enroll my spouse in university while they are Dependent', distinguish school admission policy from immigration status. The institution decides academic admission/credit/deferral rules, while MEXT/JASSO and Immigration govern the national education or Student-status framework.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- School admission policy and immigration status are separate.
- Principal full-time study can require Student status.
Documents
- Academic records
- Passport/residence documents
- School-specific application evidence
Likely cost
School-specific tuition/application costs; immigration and document fees may also apply.
Where to act
School/university admissions office; Immigration for Student-status procedures.