International Visiting Students

※本プログラムへの参加を希望する留学生からお問い合わせを受け、受入手続き詳細についてご確認になりたい教員の方は、海外訪問学生受入れガイドライン（学内限定）をご覧ください。

* This program is intended for research-oriented international students; therefore, course enrollment is unfortunately not available. Additionally, although it is referred to as a "program," there are no organized events or activities planned specifically for it. Applicants are required to contact a prospective host academic supervisor at Science Tokyo themselves to find a laboratory and secure a position to conduct their research.
* Please contact the one faculty member whom you truly would like to be as your academic supervisor and please do not contact more than one at the same time.
* If you are considering possibilities of an internship, this is the only available option for you since there is no such established "internship" program offered at Science Tokyo. Please also check well if this scheme is acceptable for your home university's requirement.

Undergraduate (2nd-year or above) and graduate students from non-partner universities have the opportunity to study abroad at Science Tokyo for a period of up to one year as International Visiting Students (non-degree-seeking students) on a fee-paying basis.

Applicants coming as International Visiting Students will be affiliated with the laboratory of a Science Tokyo faculty member, who serves as their academic supervisor. While at Science Tokyo, International Visiting Students conduct research (conduct independent research projects, conduct research toward their thesis, and so on.).

Students can flexibly plan their study period. They may begin their program at Science Tokyo in any month and stay for a period of up to one year (12 months).

The 10th of the month which is more than three months prior to the desired start date

e.g., For a start date of September 1, the Application Deadline is May 10

The applicant must be a fluent speaker of English or Japanese. Proficiency in English is required.
Submission of an official test score report from TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, or an equivalent document (PDF) is required.

Before beginning the online application process, applicants are required to contact a desired academic supervisor at Science Tokyo directly, and obtain approval from him/her. On the online application form, applicants need to submit evidence such as an email message or a letter indicating that the Science Tokyo professor agrees to be the applicant’s academic supervisor.

Please note that only professors, associate professors and lecturers are eligible to be academic supervisors. (Assistant professors may or may not be qualified. Please consult with us in advance.)

Online Payment by Credit Card: Refer to the secure online payment website.
Click HERE for detailed instructions.

Prior to starting an application, contact the Global Education Division to obtain necessary information for logging in to the online application form and send the email consent of a Science Tokyo Faculty Member (email is enough).

Science Tokyo will apply on behalf of applicants for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) after they complete the application procedures. There may be cases, however, where the COE application is rejected by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan. Those without a COE will not be permitted to enter Japan and will be dismissed or withdrawn from Science Tokyo if they have already completed the enrollment procedure. Please note that there may also be significant delays in the issuance of COEs.

Visa application processing time is expedited when you submit a COE with your visa application.
Click HERE for information on applying for your visa with a COE.

Information about Science Tokyo dormitories will be sent from the Student Support Division of Science Tokyo.
Since dormitory room availability is limited, we recommend that you prepare an alternative housing plan in case they are not admitted to a dormitory.

Enjoy your studies at Science Tokyo!

For students who have submitted a request to move into a Science Tokyo dormitory through the online application, the Global Education Division will request that the department in charge of university dormitories will allocate a room for them. (Students are not required to apply for dormitories individually.) Students will be notified by email 1 to 1.5 months prior to enrollment whether or not they will be able to move into the dormitory. In that case, please follow the instructions in the email. We do not accept changes of dormitories assigned to applicants. However, as room availability is limited, it is advised the students prepare to look for an alternative accommodation.

Further Information on Dormitories and other accommodation:
Dormitories and other accommodation

International Visiting Students are not eligible for Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)Scholarships. No other scholarships are available.