Application Schedule
Application period | Announcement of result | Deadline for paymentof program fees | Starting dates |
|---|---|---|---|
December 1 - 10 | Mid-January, 2026 | Late January, 2026 | April 1 – 30, 2026 |
January 6 – 15, 2026 | Late February | Early March | April 1 - 30 *Starting date updated |
February 1 – 10 | Late March | Early April | May 1 - June 30 *Starting date updated |
April 1 - 7 | Mid-May | Late May | July 1 - 30 |
May 1 - 10 | Mid-June | Late June | August 1 - 31 |
June 1 - 10 | Mid-July | Late July | September 1 - 30 |
July 1 - 10 | Early September | Mid-September | October 1 – November 31 |
September 1 - 10 | Late October | Early November | December 1 - 20 |
October 1 - 10 | Late November | Early December | January 10 – February 15, 2027 |
November 1 - 10 | Mid-December | Late December | February 16 – March 31, 2027 |
How to Apply
Step 1: Find a prospective supervisor
Please find a prospective academic advisor at the Graduate School of Science and Technology and receive permission from them to study under their supervision.
You can search our faculty members from Staff Profile .
Step2: Prepare application documents and submit online
After receiving permission from your prospective academic advisor, prepare the application documents and submit all required documents through the "Application Form".
Applicants must submit all required documents during the application period.
Step 3: Pay the fee by the due date
After your acceptance, we will send you information for paying the required fees. Once the payment is complete, we will start the application procedure to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility for your visa application.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must complete and submit the following documents through the Application Form .
Prescribed Application Documents Download
0. Checklist (Form 0)
1. Application Form (Form 1)
2. Agreement Form (Form 2)
3. Research Plan (Form 3)
4. Compliance with Visiting Student Policies (Form 4)
5. Pledge for "Security Export Controls under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act" (Form 5)
* Please read the statement, write the date, your name and signature
6. Certificate of Enrollment from Home University (English Ver.)
Please submit a document issued by your home institution with your expected graduation date. If your home institution cannot issue a certificate, please contact our office (email: ic-yagami@adst.keio.ac.jp).
7. Application for Dormitory (Form 6)
* Only applicable to students who wish to apply for Keio University dormitories.
* Please read the Dormitory Information carefully and apply through the Application Form .
8. Photocopy of passport (ID page)
9. Photo data for Student ID card (3 x 4 cm, jpg format)
Please refer here for the requirements