Course Information for International Exchange Students

This page is intended for International Exchange Students who plan to register courses at Science Tokyo.

Course Information for 2024 Fall Semester (3Q and 4Q)

1. Schedule

Course Registration Period for Fall Semester (3Q and 4Q)

Tuesday, October 1 at 9:00am – Thursday, October 17 at 1:00pm JST

【Important】

・Course registration must be completed on the Web System at least two days before the course starts, so that the relevant course instructor can notify registrants of Zoom links to remote lectures in advance.

・By saving a draft registration (clicking “temporary save”) on the Web System, you will be temporarily included in the registrant list for each course. However, if you do not complete registration by the deadline (October 17 at 13:00), you will be excluded from the registrant list.

・We recommend that you complete the registration process by Thursday, October 17, as the Web System will be congested just before the deadline.

・After completing the registration process, you may change course(s) during the registration period. To do so, click the "Unlock for Course Registration" button on the right side of "Status" at the top of the registration page of "Kyomu-web". It must be done by 23:59 on Wednesday October 16.

Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Notes:

- The course schedule is subject to change, so please be sure to check Science Tokyo’s online Academic Calendar for updates.

2. List of Courses and Syllabi

a) Graduate-level Students

Notes:

- Courses marked with ★ (a black star) will be taught in English in principle.
- Course Numbers and Indicated Levels; 400-level, 500-level: Master's Level / 600-level: PhD Level
- Taking the following courses is NOT PERMITTED under any circumstances.
(1) English language courses and second language courses.
(2) Courses conducted in English in the 100-level and 200-level.
(3) Courses offered by the faculties/graduate schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Care Sciences.

b) Undergraduate-level Students

Notes:

- All courses on this list will be taught in English in principle. For more details about each course (day, period, room, etc.), please refer to the List of Graduate Courses.
- Taking the following courses is NOT PERMITTED under any circumstances. But this rule does not apply to the Japanese language courses.
(1) Any course that is NOT included in the above List of Courses.
(2) English language courses and second language courses.
(3) Courses conducted in English in the 100-level and 200-level.
(4) Courses offered by the faculties/graduate schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Care Sciences.
- If your Japanese language proficiency is sufficient to be approved by the course instructor and your academic supervisor, you may take undergraduate-level courses (100 to 300-level) with their permission: Timetable of Undergraduate Courses (Courses conducted in Japanese only)

3. Recommended Courses for International Exchange Students

4. Course Registration Procedure

1. Review the List of Courses and decide which courses you plan to take.
2. Enter the Science Tokyo Portal and complete the course registration online by yourself by the deadline. Once logged into the Science Tokyo Portal, use the “教務Webシステム(Web system for S&F)”, which is categorized under Educational Services, to register for courses.
3. Check your final status on the Science Tokyo Portal.

Make sure to complete the registration process by clicking "Course Registration" > "Verify" > go on to registration > register. Unfinished registrations saved as drafts (“temporary save”) will be deleted later.
After completing the registration process, you may change course(s) during the registration period. To do so, click the "Unlock for Course Registration" button on the right side of "Status" at the top of the registration page of "Kyomu-web". It must be done by 11:59pm on Thursday October 17.

How to login to the Science Tokyo Portal (Science Tokyo Portal News for Students)

Notes:

- Your student ID card will be active from start of the enrollment period.
- For information about credits, see Explanation of Scienece Tokyo Credits.

Course Addition after the Course Registration Period

Quarter and Course Type	Application Period	How to apply
3Q and 3-4Q: Weekly Courses	Thu. October 17, 3:00pm – Wed. Nov.13, 11:59pm	・Register from "Course Addition" by Nov. 13 ・Submit documents by email from Nov.14 *1
3Q and 3-4Q: Intensive Courses	Thu. October 17, 3:00pm – the last day of the course	・Register from "Course Addition" by Nov. 13 ・Submit documents by email from Nov. 14 *1
4Q: Weekly Courses	Thu. October 17, 3:00pm – Mon, January 20, 11:59pm	・Register from "Course Addition" by Jan.20 ・Submit documents by email from Jan.21 *1
4Q: Intensive Courses	Thu. October 17, 3:00pm – Mon, January 20, 11:59pm	Register from "Course Addition"
Ditto	Tue. January 21 – the last day of the course	Submit documents by email *1

*: *1 Submit the following documents by email to the Global Education Division;
1. internal consent (email) from your Supervisor
2. internal consent (email) from the instructor in charge of the subject
3. [Form No.3] from the Kyomu Web System

Course Cancellation after the Course Registration Period　

Quarter and Course Type	Application Period	How to apply
3Q and 3-4Q: Weekly Courses	Thu. Oct 17, 3:00pm – Wed. Oct 30, 11:59pm	Register from "Course Cancellation"
3Q and 3-4Q: Intensive Courses	Thu. Oct 17, 3:00pm –Wed. Oct 30, 11:59pm	Register from "Course Cancellation"
Ditto	Thu. Oct 31 to the last day of the course	Submit documents by email *2
4Q: Weekly Courses	Thu. Oct 17, 3:00pm – Thu. Dec 26, 11:59pm	Register from "Course Cancellation"
4Q: Intensive Courses	Thu. Oct 17, 3:00pm – Thu. Dec 26, 11:59pm	Register from "Course Cancellation"
Ditto	Fri. Dec.27 – the last day of the course	Submit documents by email *2

*: *2 Submit the following documents by email to the Global Education Division;
1. internal consent (email) from your Supervisor
2. internal consent (email) from the instructor in charge of the subject
3. [Form No.4] from the Kyomu Web System

※We will not accept applications received after the stated deadline.

5. Japanese Language Courses

The registration process for Japanese language courses is slightly different from that of other general courses. The instructions are indicated on the website below, so be sure to read and follow them carefully.

The website for Japanese courses

Reservation and registration procedure

1.: Reserve class(es) suitable for your level using JCOS (Japanese Class Online System)
(3Q and 4Q class reservations will open at noon on Sep.30. at JCOS
If you want to check your Japanese level, take a placement test at JCOS.
2.: Attend the first class and obtain the lecturer's approval of your registration.
3.: If you need credits, register on the Science Tokyo Portal in the same way as for other courses.

Notes:

- You must reserve your place in the class before the first day of class, prior to credit registration. Reservations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- You must attend the first class. If you miss the first class, your status might be changed to "waiting" so as to give a chance to the next person on the waiting list.

Past Information

Inquiries - International Exchange/Visiting Students
International Student Exchange Division, Student Services Department