Non-Degree Students (For Credit), Special Auditing Students, and Research Students
This program allows individuals to take or audit certain courses offered at Keio University, or to receive research supervision. Undergraduate courses can be taken as a Non-Degree Student (For Credit) or a Special Auditing Student, while graduate courses can be taken as a Non-Degree Student (For Credit). Research Students can receive research supervision under an academic advisor. For details on the differences between these categories and the eligibility requirements, please refer to the application guidelines for special students. The application guidelines are available at Special Students (Non-Degree Students (For Credit), Special Auditing Students, and Research Students).
Category | Target | Purpose | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
Non-Degree Student (For Credit) | Undergraduate and Graduate Schools | To take courses for the purpose of earning credits. | Students can take examinations (including midterm exams and assignments such as reports) for the courses they are enrolled in. If they pass, they can earn credits and a grade. |
Special Auditing Student | Undergraduate Faculties | To audit courses without the purpose of earning credits. | Students cannot take examinations for the courses they audit. They cannot earn credits or a grade. |
Research Student | Graduate Schools | To receive research supervision from a faculty advisor. | Research Students cannot take courses or earn credits with this status alone. (If they wish to take courses, they must obtain permission from the course instructor, register as a Non-Degree Student (For Credit), and pay the course fees). |