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)

The bachelor's degree program at Science Tokyo provides Partnership Curriculum based on the Future Leading Innovation Partnership (FLIP) Confederation, established with Ochanomizu University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and Hitotsubashi University. Since AY 2026, mutual learning among the four universities has also become possible based on the FLIP agreement. Furthermore, the Science and Engineering Schools at Science Tokyo have an agreement with Keio University on undergraduate student exchanges. This makes it possible to take designated courses at any of these universities.

FLIP Partnership Curriculum

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.

FLIP Partnership Curriculum

Courses with four participating universities

The Consortium of the Three Universities Partnership Curriculum

Courses with three participating universities (four fields)

Courses with two participating universities (three fields)

Courses with two participating universities (two fields)

FLIP Mutual Learning System

Through student exchange agreements based on the FLIP Confederation, students may take courses available for cross-registration offered by Ochanomizu University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and Hitotsubashi University. Those who are not enrolled in the Partnership Curriculum can also take courses available for cross-registration.

Eligible Students

Second year students (for science and engineering, undergraduate students affiliated with a department)

Application Procedures

Application procedures will be announced on the “News and events” page on the Current Student website and on Slack.

Credit Transfer System with Keio University’s 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.

Application Procedures

Application procedures will be announced on the “News and events” page on the Current Student website and on Slack. The application period is scheduled to be in late March for the Spring semester courses, and early September for the Fall semester courses.

Registration of Credits for Courses to be Taken at Other Universities

Science and engineering

Credits can be registered up to the maximum credit load. (In principle, 48 credits per year. Students who fall under Article 7, paragraph 3 and paragraph 4 of the Institute of Science Tokyo Detailed Regulations on Undergraduate Learning can register up to 52 credits or 56 credits.)

Medical and dental sciences

When registering credits, please carefully consider your study load at your home university and set up a manageable study plan.

Registration of Credits Earned from Courses at Other Universities

Science and engineering

Grades are shown as "Pass" or "Failed" instead of numerical scores. In addition, no more than 60 credits in total may be recognized, including credits earned while studying abroad, at other universities, or those earned before enrollment. These courses are categorized as "Undergraduate Major Courses (outside standard curriculum)."

Medical and dental sciences

Credits are recognized outside of graduation requirements. However, students enrolled in Medical Technology at the School of Health Care Sciences may register credits they earned from science and engineering courses or lectures provided by faculty of Hitotsubashi University, up to 4 credits as part of the restricted elective courses.

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.