Prospective Students

Measures to help control infection for international students

For the management of health and control of infectious diseases at the Institute of Science Tokyo, newly admitted international students, regardless of whether they are regular students or non-regular students,are required to submit a health certificate. In addition, while enrolled at Science Tokyo, they are required to undergo an annual medical checkup.

Who should submit?

International students (including those from other domestic universities, technical colleges, and Japanese language schools) who have passed the entrance exam and whose registered enrollment period will be three months or longer

*Does not apply to currently enrolled international students who both stayed in Japan during the previous semester and submitted the health certificate part I and part II.

Deadline

Before the designated date of entrance to Science Tokyo(or within the three-month period before their planned date of arrival in Japan, if their arrival will be later than the date of entrance)

Example:
The deadline is March 31 if the date of enrollment is April 1.
The deadline is September 29 if the date of enrollment is September 30.

Health Certificate

Download the form from the link below and have a physician from a medical institution in your home country complete it in either English or Japanese within the three-month period before the designated date of entrance to Science Tokyo(or within the three-month period before your planned date of arrival in Japan, if your arrival will be later than the date of entrance).

Part I: Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
Must be submitted by international students falling under 1. or 2. below. They must undergo an Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) test and have a physician complete the form.
1. Individuals who were born in or stayed long term (more than 6 months) in countries or territories that have a high incidence of active TB.
2. Individuals who have had close contact with persons known or suspected to have active TB.

Part II: Certificate of Vaccinations
Must be submitted by ALL international students. They must have a physician complete the form.

Important:

  • Those submitting Part I should do so before the designated date of entrance to Science Tokyo.
  • If there is not enough time to complete the vaccinations that we require in your home country, see Q.11 for guidance.

Items to Be Included in the Health Certificate

1) Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) results (blood test)*

Individuals from countries with a high incidence of tuberculosis (see link below) are urged to have the IGRA done three months prior to arrival in Japan.

Countries or territories that have a high incidence of active TB

2) Serologic Proof of Immunity or Records for Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs)

All international students must submit Part II.
In the document, the titer test results(POSITIVE) for MMR and Varicella, and a record of vaccination for Tetanus which was done within the past 10 years must be included.
※This can be substituted with the record of vaccinations if the exact vaccinated dates are indicated with adequate doses.
※If titer tests are taken and the results turn out NEGATIVE/EQUIVOCAL, please consult with your physician for additional shots.

1. Triple vaccine or individual shots for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella vaccine
Require two doses.
If there is no history of the second dose, an immune titer test lab result must be submitted. Those whose titer results show a low immunity level must consult the doctor for an additional shot.

2. Tetanus vaccine
Require one dose that was given within the past 10 years.
Those who are/were unable to receive a single antigen tetanus toxoid vaccine must receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) vaccine.
Note: Bacterium that causes tetanus, Clostridium tetani, is present everywhere in the environment such as in the soil and dust, and the disease occurs in many parts of the world including Japan. Tetanus is fatal in about 10% to 20% in typical cases.

How to Submit the Health Certificate

Submit the health certificate from this system.

Have all the documents ready before entering any information into the system. If for some reason it cannot be submitted online, please send the completed form to the contact address below by post so that it arrives at the Student Healthcare Center at Ookayama campus before your arrival in Japan.

Personal Information Protection

The collected personal information will be managed in compliance with all the laws and regulations regarding personal information for all students at Science Tokyo, and will not be used for any purposes other than those indicated in the Policy on Protecting the Privacy of Students, Faculty, and Staff at the Health Support Center

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 9. What should I do if I don’t have records?

    If you do not have the records of immunization, do either A or B below.
    A. Take an antibody test and submit the lab report. If the antibody titer is below the acceptable level, consult the doctor for an additional shot.
    B. Get vaccinated for MMR, varicella, and tetanus.
    For MMR and varicella, you should be vaccinated twice. If you only have one record of vaccination, you should also take the titer test and submit the lab report with PartⅡ.

    Vaccination for tetanus must be done within the past 10 years. If not, a booster is required.

  • 11. I cannot get the required vaccination in my country.

    Get vaccinated upon arrival in Japan. Enter “to be vaccinated upon arrival in Japan” in the Part II form, and upload the form online. Upon vaccination after your arrival, submit a receipt from the clinic via emai to notify the Health Support Center that you have completed the vaccination.

  • 12. Vaccination for tetanus is not available in my country.

    Get vaccinated with Tetanus Diphtheria and Pertussis vaccines (Tdap or DTP), which also provide you with protection against Pertussis (whooping cough). If neither of the vaccinations are available, follow the instructions written in Q.11

Contact

Student Healthcare Center at Ookayama campus

Institute of Science Tokyo
HE-1,2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku
Tokyo 152-8550 Japan

Tel: +81-3-5734-2065

Email: healthcertificate@jim.titech.ac.jp

Note: In order to avoid discrepancies in the communication of information, we will not be able respond to inquiries from proxies.