Visiting (Research) Students

Visiting (research) students is a program open to students who are currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate school outside of Japan and who are majoring in science, engineering, or related fields.
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 of a "Visiting (Research) student".

・Applicants must be enrolled in a undergraduate/graduate degree program (master's or doctoral) at an overseas university.

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

The research period of Visiting (Research) students can be up to six months.
One month to six months will be considered as one term, if you extend your stay to more than six months, you will need to pay the registration fee again.

If you plan to do the research for more than six months, you can apply after the enrollment through your supervisor in Keio University.

However, if you cancel or want to change the period later, the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.

You must belong to a(n) university/educational institution during the whole study period at Keio University. Your study 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 Visiting (research) 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. Visiting (research) 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. It varies according to nationality and the length of stay.
Student Visa is NOT mandatory for a Visiting Research student. In case you need a student visa to attend this program, Keio University will support you to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility for your student visa application. * Japanese nationals must enter the country with your Japanese passport.
Please check the website below for detailed information.

Visa/Residing in Japan information
Student Visa information
Exemption of Visa for Short-term Stay

As dormitories are limited, there is a possibility that your application for dormitory will not be accepted.
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/housing/ryu_boshu.htm

In such case, the applicant will have to look for alternative accommodation.

* One term: up to six 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.

Visiting (research) students are required to buy 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, a national health insurance system “National Health Insurance (NHI; also known as "Kokuho")” is available to reduce medical costs. Visiting (research) students who will be staying at Keio for more than three months are also required to join the NHI.

During the registered period at Keio University, Visiting (research) students will automatically join an insurance plan “Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research”. This insurance plan covers students who suffer physical injury from an unexpected accident during their educational and research activities.

Step 1: Prepare application documents and submit online

Prepare the application documents and submit all the Application documents through the "Online Application form".
It is required to submit the necessary documents during the application period.

Step 2: Pay the fee by the due date

We will send you an payment information after you get accepted. After you complete the payment, International office will start the application procedure to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility for your student visa application.

Please complete and submit the application documents below through Online Application form by applicant.

* Google account login is required to proceed.

Should you have any inquiries about Visiting (Research) Students at Graduate School of Science and Technology, kindly 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