Taking Courses at Other Universities

Science Tokyo maintains several student exchange (credit transfer) agreements with other institutions. These agreements allow students to earn credits when taking designated courses at partner universities.

Taking Courses at Other Universities (Undergraduate Programs)

Institute of Science Tokyo undergraduate students may take designated courses for course credit based on agreements with partner universities. Students in the Multidisciplinary Program established in the Confederation of the Three Universities charter may take courses at Hitotsubashi University or Tokyo University of Foreign Studies; Students in the Science and Engineering Schools may also take courses at Keio University and Ochanomizu University.

Confederation of the Three Universities (Multidisciplinary Program)

Students who earn the required course credits from each participating university while enrolled at Science Tokyo, and who meet the certifying requirements, will receive certification for completing the course when they graduate. Applicants may enroll in one of the following courses.

Courses with three participating universities (four fields)

Courses with two participating universities (three fields)

Courses with two participating universities (two fields)

Eligible students

Students registered for the Multidisciplinary Program of the Confederation of the Three Universities

*Please refer to the Multidisciplinary Program page on your affiliated Department’s website for details on course application and enrollment procedures.

Registering for Credits

(Science and engineering fields) The academic credits registered by students will count towards the upper limit of credits. Generally, the maximum is 48 credits per academic year. However, the maximum for students who meet certain criteria* can be raised to 52 credits or 56 credits.
*Based on eligibility described in Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Article 7 of the Institute of Science Tokyo Detailed Regulations on Academic Study at the Schools of Science Tokyo).

(Medical and dental sciences fields) When registering academic credits, students should take their home university study plan into account to create a feasible course schedule.

Attaining Credits

(Science and engineering) Grades will be reported as “approved” or “failed” instead of using numerical scores. Additionally, credits earned during study abroad or at other universities cannot exceed 60 credits in total. That includes credits earned before enrolling at Science Tokyo. Course categories vary by academic year of enrollment.
- Students who enrolled in 2016 or later: “Undergraduate Major Courses (outside standard curriculum)”
- Students who enrolled in 2015 or earlier: “Broad-based Courses in Science and Engineering (other departments)”
(Students may also request that these credits be approved as basic core courses for other departments.)

(Medical and dental sciences) Grades will be approved as credits outside of graduation requirements. However, students in School of Health Care Sciences, Medical Technology may count up to 4 credits of lectures given by faculty in the science and engineering fields or at Hitotsubashi University as part of their restricted elective courses.

Credit Transfer System with Keio University Faculty of Economics (Science and Engineering Students)

Institute of Science Tokyo and the Keio University Faculty of Economics share a credit transfer agreement that allows science and engineering students to take courses and earn credits at the partner institution.

Eligible students

Science Tokyo undergraduate students affiliated with a (science and engineering) department.

Registering for Credits

The academic credits registered by students will count towards the upper limit of credits. Generally, the maximum is 48 credits per academic year. However, the maximum for students who meet certain criteria* can be raised to 52 credits or 56 credits.
*Based on eligibility described in Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Article 7 of the Institute of Science Tokyo Detailed Regulations on Academic Study at the Schools of Science Tokyo).
For students enrolled in 2015 or earlier, the annual maximum is 60 credits. However, note that you may only register for up to 30 credits while enrolled.

Attaining Credits

Grades will be reported as “approved” or “failed” instead of using numerical scores. Additionally, credits earned during study abroad or at other universities cannot exceed 60 credits in total. That includes credits earned before enrolling at Science Tokyo. Course categories vary by academic year of enrollment.
- Students who enrolled in 2016 or later: “Undergraduate Major Courses (outside standard curriculum)”
- Students who enrolled in 2015 or earlier: “Broad-based Courses in Science and Engineering (other departments)”
(Students may also request that these credits be approved as basic core courses for other departments.)

Credit Transfer System with Ochanomizu University (Science and Engineering Students)

Institute of Science Tokyo and Ochanomizu University share a credit transfer agreement that allows science and engineering students to take courses and earn credits at the partner institution.

Eligible students

Science Tokyo undergraduate students affiliated with a (science and engineering) department.

Registering for Credits

Same as the credit transfer system with Keio University Faculty of Economics.

Attaining Credits

Same as the credit transfer system with Keio University Faculty of Economics.

Taking Courses at Other University (Graduate Programs)

Credit transfer agreements allow Science Tokyo graduate students to take courses at partner domestic universities .

Science and Engineering

Science and engineering graduate students can take courses offered by other domestic universities with which Science Tokyo has established credit transfer agreements.

Eligible students

Please refer to the list of partner institutions.

Application Procedures

As each institution uses their own processes, please consult the Student Division.

Spring semester: beginning of April
Fall semester: early September

*Note: the above dates are only provided as guidelines. Application deadlines vary by university.

Application forms for taking graduate courses at other universities can be obtained at the Student Division.

Attaining Credits

Grades will be reported as “approved” or “failed” instead of using numerical scores. Additionally, credits earned during study abroad or at other universities cannot exceed 15 credits in total, or 20 credits in total if including credits earned before enrolling at Science Tokyo.

(Medical and Dental Sciences) Tokyo Interdisciplinary Life Science Consortium

To enhance interdisciplinary life science research, four graduate schools in central Tokyo—Institute of Science Tokyo, Ochanomizu University, Kitasato University, and Gakushuin University—have formed the Tokyo Interdisciplinary Life Science Consortium.
The consortium aims to establish a regional network among industry, government, and academia in the Tokyo metropolitan area by engaging collaborators across all three sectors. Along with this network, the consortium works to develop a common graduate curriculum, co-host internships, and jointly implement student support measures to help transform advanced education systems, expand regional cooperation, and promote internationalization.
Through these initiatives, the consortium seeks to form regional, collaborative life science hubs, cultivate an environment for cross-disciplinary education and research that transcends traditional boundaries, and foster a new generation equipped with a wide breadth of knowledge capable of appreciating specific social needs.

Eligible students

Graduate students
*See the common syllabus for how to enroll in a course.

Registering for Credits

There are no restrictions on registering for credits.

Attaining Credits

Grades will be reported similarly to grades from courses taken at Science Tokyo. Additionally, credits earned during study abroad or at other universities (including credits obtained before enrollment) cannot exceed 15 credits in total.

(Medical and Dental Sciences) Consortium of Five Universities for Disaster Nursing

The Consortium of Five Universities for Disaster Nursing, formed by Institute of Science Tokyo, University of Kochi, University of Hyogo, Chiba University, and Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing, aims to enhance mutual exchange and disaster nursing education by providing unique courses at each university and offering credit transfer among its member institutions.

Additionally, graduate students belonging to Science Tokyo can earn credits for courses offered by this consortium, and, if they meet the specified requirements, can be recognized as having completed the “Global Leader in Disaster Nursing Training Course,” which will be noted on their diploma.

For more details about this course, please refer to the syllabus of the Graduate School of Health Care Sciences Nursing Innovation Science Major at our institute.

Eligible students

Graduate students in the Nursing Innovation Science Major Doctoral Program in the School of Health Care Sciences

Registering for Credits

There are no restrictions on registering for credits.

Attaining Credits

Grades will be reported similarly to grades from courses taken at Science Tokyo. Additionally, credits earned during study abroad or at other universities (including credits obtained before enrollment) cannot exceed 15 credits in total.

Frequently asked questions for undergraduate and graduate courses

Q1. What happens to my student status at a partner university?

You will be considered a special auditing student. Your special auditing student ID card and your Science Tokyo student ID card will let you use the university library, cafeteria, and other such facilities, so carry them with you at all times.

Q2. Do I have to pay tuition for courses I take at the other universities?

No. Application fees, entrance fees, and tuition fees are not charged.

Q3. Where can I find information about lectures?

Please check the websites listed in the syllabus that post information on lectures at each university.

Q4. How do I withdraw from a course?

If you wish to withdraw from a course, contact the Student Division or relevant academic affairs department of the respective university.