International Exchange and Visiting Student / 海外交流・訪問学生
Science Tokyo accepts students from outside Japan who are studying Medicine, Dentistry, Health Care Sciences, or Oral Health Care Sciences for short periods (1 year or less, non-degree). Interested students can find useful information on this page.This page provides information relating solely to medical and dental and scinences fields.
If you wish to apply for clinical electives, Research and others at Science Tokyo in the fields of Medicine, Dentistry, Health Care Sciences, or Oral Health Care Sciences, please carefully review the following information and application schedule and ask your university coordinator or student support personnel to use the link below to submit an Entry Form.
General information
| Purpose of Visit | Eligibility Criteria | Duration | Placements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Elective in Medicine | We only accept entries from Partner Universities with Science Tokyo. Students who are in the final year of medical school at the time of the elective. |
2 weeks or 4 weeks | Year round (except April) |
| Clinical Elective in Dentistry | Undergraduate Students in Dental School | 1 week | Year round |
| Research and others | Those who have “student” status(Second-year undergraduate students or above / graduate students) | 1 year or less | Year round |
*We only accept entries for Research in medicine from Partner Universities with Science Tokyo.
*Applicants must complete their studies at their home university or institution after the period of study in Japan.
*Depending on the timing and the number of participants, there is a possibility that the program may be conducted jointly with other universities. If you have any concerns, please feel free to consult with us in advance.
*April marks the start of the new academic year in Japan, and many research laboratories and clinical departments are often unable to accept international students, particularly during the last week of March and the first week of April. In addition, many research laboratories and clinical departments are often unable to accept international students during the traditional Japanese summer holiday in August, and the university administrative offices will also be closed. Applicants who have yet to decide on the duration of their study abroad period should bear this in mind.
Clinical Electives in Medicine
Science Tokyo offers clinical clerkships in Medicine, where participants can observe the daily routine in an outpatient clinical setting, attend conferences, and take part in other activities (exact activities may vary depending on the affiliated department). Please note that medical records and communication with patients will only be written or conducted in Japanese. Clinical Electives in Medicine for International Exchange/Visiting Students are offered year round except April. We only accept entries from Partner Universities with Science Tokyo.
Clinical Electives in Dentistry
Science Tokyo offers clinical dentistry observerships. Participants can observe the daily routine in an outpatient clinical setting and hospital wards (exact activities may vary depending on the affiliated department). Clinical electives in Dentistry are offered for a duration of one week. Please note that each university permits only one application per academic year. Our university can accept up to six students annually (Exceptions may be made if there is a separate agreement or memorandum of understanding).
Tuition
- These fees do not include accommodation, travel, or daily living costs in Japan.
- Tuition fees must be paid in cash on the first day of your visit to Science Tokyo.
*If the stay spans multiple months, you will need to pay the tuition fee for each month. (For example, if the stay is from January 31 to March 1, which spans three months, you will be required to pay the tuition fee for three months (29,700 × 3)).
Visa and status of residence
- Science Tokyo will not provide advice regarding a student’s visa status or requirements.
Accommodation & transportation
Immunization records
Insurance
- In addition, all students are required to purchase accident (Course A of the ”Personal Accident Insurance (GAKKENSAI)”) and liability insurance (Course C of the “Liability Insurance Coupled with Gakkensai (Futaibaiseki)”). Science Tokyo offers both insurance policies for international students, and the enrollment process can be completed after arriving in Japan.
- Please note that Gakkensai insurance does not cover the firsr day of your enrollment.
- The Course A of "Personal Accident Insurance (Gakkensai)" and the Course C of "Liability Insurance coupled with Gakkensai (Futaibaiseki)". The cost is approximately 2,000 JPY (1,150 JPY plus a commission fee).
Campus Information
Note
- Science Tokyo will not draft any documents and/or sign or seal any forms other than a Certificate of Acceptance and Evaluation Sheet.
- Students are not eligible to register for regular courses to receive academic credits.
Additional Information
FAQ
Application process and document submission deadlines
Application schedule
Application Procedure and Required Documents
Step 1: Entry Form Submission
Check the Application Schedule and submit the Entry Form during the designated acceptance period.
*Important: The Entry Form must be submitted ONLY by your home university's coordinator or administrative staff, not by the student applicant.
Step 2: Application Form Submission
After the Entry Form is submitted, you will receive an Entry Number and a link to the Online Application Form. The student applicant can then complete and submit this Application Form, filling in all required information by the deadline.
The students can apply up to three departments. However, please be aware that there is a case that we may not be able to match you with your preferred departments. In such cases, we will be unable to accept you as an exchange or visiting student.
The following are the main required documents. Please be aware that, depending on your case, additional documents may be requested, or some listed documents may not be required.
- Personal statement (for Research student)
- Official transcript
- Copy of your passport
- Immunization record / antibody test result (specified format), along with relevant documentation (such as lab reports)
- Evaluation sheet (If necessary)
- VISA application documents (If necessary)
Entry Form
Entry Form for International Exchange/Visiting Studernts
-The Entry Form must be completed by a university coordinator or student support personnel, not by the student themselves.
- Application documents are NOT available for download. Please note that Science Tokyo will not accept any requests or applications directly from students and
without approval from their home institution.
-Submissions received after the deadline cannot be accepted.
-If we do not receive any communication from the coordinator at least four months prior to the start of the desired exchange program, we will automatically cancel the application without prior notice and will not proceed with any further procedures.
Yushima International Exchange Support Group
Email: exchange.y.gedu@adm.isct.ac.jp