International underg...

International undergraduate student at Hiyoshi (full-time degree student)

Information for PEARL International Students, 2024 Spring

International Student Handbook 2024　New!

Scholarships

*This section explains scholarship opportunities for international students whose residence status is "student."

To apply for scholarships through the university, you must complete both [STEP 1] and [STEP 2] below.You will not be permitted to apply for scholarships if you do not complete both steps.

STEP 1: Complete the Scholarship Application Registration

In order to apply for scholarships, you must complete scholarship application registration within the designated period every academic year and every semester (spring and fall).

Please be sure to check the web page below for information on how to complete registration procedures.
　

Keio International Center Website (International Students > Scholarships )

https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/scholarship/application.html

Registration Period

CURRENT students: March 19, 2024 (Tue.) - 11:00AM on March 26, 2024 (Tue.)"Deadline is Final"
NEW students: April 1, 2024 (Mon.) - 11:00AM on April 8, 2024 (Mon.)"Deadline is Final"

* Current students must register no later than 11:00 AM on March 26, 2024.

* NEW students must register no later than 11:00 AM on April 8, 2024.
* "New students" are those who enrolled Keio in April 2024. Others are "Current students."
* The office is closed on weekends and holidays. We strongly recommend that you complete the registration process as soon as you can, as there may be some questions that arise during the actual registration process.

[Inquiries: Hiyoshi Office of Student Services International Section hiyoshi_ic@info.keio.ac.jp]

* Registration is possible even on office closing days (Saturday, Sunday, etc.), but please note that questions or inquiries cannot be answered on the closing days.

STEP 2: Apply for Scholarships

Once you have completed the scholarship application registration, you can apply for scholarships offered by each foundation.

After obtaining scholarship information and carefully reviewing the application requirements, please prepare the designated application form and documents, and submit them via the designated Google Form.

The scholarships currently available are listed on the web page below.

Keio International Center Website ( International Students > Scholarships > Scholarships Now Available )

https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/scholarship/available.html

"Open a new ordinary savings account"
https://jp-bank-kaisetsu.japanpost.jp/account_open/0010.php
*Please be aware that it may not be possible to open an account at the counter on the same day you apply.

Submission of copy of residence card

All international students are required to submit their residence card to the International Office of their main campus on the following occasions:

① When you enter Keio University
② When the extension of your period of stay is approved and you obtain a new residence card,
③ When a change in your status of residence is approved and you obtain a new residence card,
④ When you newly obtain "Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status
of Residence Previously Granted"

Please attach a photograph, etc., that shows both your student ID card (after acquisition) and your residence card and upload it to the residence card submission form using a file name formatted as follows.

File name: [Residence card] (student ID no. name)
Example: [Residence card] (12345678 Taro Keio)
*Make sure your address is printed on the residence card.
*The 12 digits of your residence card number must be clearly shown in the image.

□ Residence Card Submission Form

(keio.jp authentication is required to submit)

*Not necessary for students who submitted their residence card with their address printed on the back when carrying out the scholarship applicant registration.

Status of Residence (Visa Information)

1.Students who are newly entering or re-entering Japan

The regulations regarding new entry and re-entry into Japan may change without warning. Please be sure to check the following pages for the latest information.

・Regarding new entry to Japan
Keio International Center Website (Life at Keio>Visa>Regarding entry to Japan)
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/visa/new_entry_to_japan.html

・Regarding re-entry / entry to Japan

Keio International Center Website (Life at Keio>Visa>Re-entry Permits)

https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/visa/re-entry.html

2.Students who plan to return to university from a temporary leave of absence

Students who plan to return to university and Japan must first obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and then apply for a visa.

Please contact the Hiyoshi Office of Student Services (International) 3-4 months prior to the date you plan to enter Japan.

E-mail: hiyoshi_ic@info.keio.ac.jp

3.Students whose re-entry or residence card period has expired while they are outside of Japan

Students must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and then apply for a visa.

Please contact the Hiyoshi Office of Student Services (International) 3-4 months prior to the date you plan to enter Japan.

E-mail: hiyoshi_ic@info.keio.ac.jp

4.Students who wish to change their status of residence or change their period of stay

Students who wish to change their status of residence or extend their period of stay are required to go to the Immigration Services Bureau and complete the procedures by themselves.

If you wish to extend your period of stay, please complete the procedures as soon as possible before your period of stay expires.

Please refer to the following page for the necessary procedures.

Keio International Center Website (For International Students>Life at Keio>Extension of Period of Stay)

https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/visa/extension.html　

Keio International Center Website (For International Students>Life at Keio>Changing Your Status of Residence)

https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/visa/change.html