Research Internship@Keio-ST

Research Internship@Keio-ST is a program open to students who are currently enrolled in a university outside of Japan and are majoring in science, engineering or another related field. If you wish to conduct research activities at our Graduate School of Science and Technology under the supervision of our faculty members, you may study under the category as a "Research Internship@Keio-ST" student.

・Applicants must be enrolled in a(n) undergraduate or graduate degree program (bachelor’s, master's or doctoral) at an overseas university.
*Note: Applies to applications starting in December 2025 (research starting in April 2026). Applicants planning to start their research in March 2026 (applying in November 2025) must be enrolled in a graduate degree program (master's or doctoral).

・Applicants must be a(n) undergraduate or graduate student who wishes to conduct part of their research at Keio under the supervision of an academic advisor from our Faculty of Science and Technology.
*Note: Applies to applications starting in December 2025 (research starting in April 2026). Applicants planning to start their research in March 2026 (applying in November 2025) must be enrolled in a graduate degree program (master's or doctoral).

・Applicants must contact a prospective academic advisor and get permission from them to study under their supervision before submitting their applications.

A single term as a Research Internship@Keio-ST student is from one to four month(s). You can extend your research period (duration of research) to more than 4 months, but you will be charged the program fee again.

If you plan to conduct research for more than four months, you can apply and pay the program fee in advance. However, if you wish to cancel or change the period afterwards, the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.

You must belong to a(n) university/educational institution during the whole research period at Keio University. Your research period at Keio University cannot exceed the enrollment period at your home institution. Thus, if you are looking for a research internship during a gap year or after graduation, we cannot accept you as a Research Internship@Keio-ST student.

Successful applicants will be registered at Keio University as an International Visiting Research Student (non-regular, non-degree-seeking student). A student ID card will be issued during the registered period in Keio. Research Internship@Keio-ST students cannot attend lecture courses or receive official academic records/credits from Keio University.

Successful applicants will have access to the Keio University Media Center - one of the most renowned university libraries in Japan.

Most non-Japanese nationals require a visa to enter Japan. This varies according to nationality and length of stay. A Student Visa is NOT mandatory for a Research Internship@Keio-ST student. In case you need a student visa to attend this program, Keio University will support you in obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility for your student visa application. * Japanese nationals must enter the country with their Japanese passport.

*IMPORTANT: To maintain your student visa, you are required to research for at least 10.5 hours per week during your period at Keio.

Please check the websites below for detailed information:

Visa/Residing in Japan information

Student Visa Information

Exemption of Visa for Short-Term Stay

Research Internship@Keio-ST students can apply for student dormitory, provided there are vacancies.
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/housing/ryu_boshu.html

As dormitories are limited, it is possible your application for dormitory will not be accepted. If your application for dormitory is not accepted, you will need to find alternative accommodation.

*One term: up to four months

*You are required to pay the program fee after your application is accepted. We will send you the payment request together with the announcement of the results.

*Research Internship@Keio-ST students are not eligible for Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarships. No other scholarships are available.

Research Internship@Keio-ST students are required to purchase a traveler’s insurance that covers liability, accidents, illness, etc., arranged prior to participating in the program and valid from the date of departure until the date of return.

In Japan, the “National Health Insurance (NHI; also known as "Kokuho")” is available to reduce medical costs. Research Internship@Keio-ST students who will be staying at Keio for more than three months are required to join the NHI.

During the registered period at Keio University, Research Internship@Keio-ST students will automatically join the insurance plan “Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research.” The plan covers physical injury from an unexpected accident during educational and research activities.

Should you have any questions about the Research Internship@Keio-ST program, please contact the Office of Student Services (International) at Yagami Campus.

Office of Student Services (International)
Graduate School of Science and Techhnology
Keio University (Yagami Campus)
3-14-1 Kohoku-ku Yokohama 223-8522
TEL: +81(0)-45-566-1468
Email