International undergraduate student at Hiyoshi (full-time degree student)
Information for PEARL International Students, 2025 Fall
Guide You Must Check
Scholarships
*This section covers the scholarship system for international students whose residence status is "student."
Also, to apply for "Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship offered by JASSO", you must complete both Step 1 and Step 2.
You will NOT be permitted to apply for scholarships if you skip any steps.
* "NEW students" are classified as those who enrolled at Keio in September 2025.
All others are considered "CURRENT students."
| Application Period |
Where to Submit (Only for undergraduate students at Hiyoshi ) |
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| [Step 1] Scholarship Registration Refer to "Procedures of Scholarship Registration for 2025 Fall Semester" |
NEW students:
Sep. 22, 2025 (Mon.) - |
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| [Step 2] Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarshipoffered by JASSO Refer to "2025 Academic Year (Fall Semester) for 6 months Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship offered by JASSO for Privately Financed International Students" *Applicable for NEW students only. |
NEW students: *Students who plan to apply for "JASSO" are required to complete both [Step 1] and [Step 2 ] . |
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| [Step 3] （As necessary） Application for university application scholarships, university recommendation scholarships, or scholarships for privately financed international students that Keio University provides |
Check here for respective deadlines. |
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[Step 1] , [Step 2]: Complete the Scholarship Registration, Apply for "JASSO"
To apply for scholarships, you must complete Scholarship Registration within the designated period every semester (spring and fall).
Students who have a "Reservation Notice for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students" (JASSO, ¥48,000 a month) must also complete [Step 1], Scholarship Registration, within the designated period.
If you do not complete this step, you cannot proceed to [Step 2], the "JASSO" application. For the details of Scholarship Registration, please check the page below. Keio International Center Website (How to Apply )
Registration Period NEW students: Sep. 22, 2025 (Mon.) - 11:00a.m. on Sep. 29, 2025 (Mon.) * The office is closed on weekends and holidays. We strongly recommend that you complete the registration process well in advance, as there may be some questions that arise during the actual registration process.
[Inquiries: K-Support-Inquiry-08 International Students: Keio Life*Visa Matters etc.]
* Registration is possible even outside of office hours (Saturday, Sunday, etc.), but please note that questions or inquiries cannot be answered on those days.
Step 3: Apply for Scholarships（As necessary） Once you have completed the scholarship registration, you can apply for scholarships offered by each foundation and Keio University.
After obtaining scholarship information and carefully reviewing the application requirements, please prepare the designated application form and documents, then submit them via the designated Google Form.
The scholarships currently available are listed on the website below.
Keio International Center Website (Scholarships Now Available )
【 How to open a new ordinary savings account? 】 Note that Japan Post Bank's ordinary savings account is required to apply for "JASSO". Please check how to apply for opening" Japan Post Bank" on the website below. https://jp-bank-kaisetsu.japanpost.jp/account_open/0010.php https://www.jp-bank.japanpost.jp/app/tetsuzuki/app_tz_en.html *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 information on 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 (requires keio.jp login to submit)
*Not necessary for students who submitted the copy of their most updated residence card with their address printed on the back when carrying out the scholarship applicant registration.
Status of Residence (Visa Information)
*Revision of fees for residence procedures, etc. (Notice from the Immigration Services Bureau)
1.Students who are first entering Japan on a new visa or re-entering Japan on existing visa
・Regarding entry to Japan
Keio International Center Website (Regarding entry to Japan)
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/visa/new_entry_to_japan.html
・Regarding re-entry
2.Students who plan to return to university from a temporary leave of absence
[Inquiries: K-Support-Inquiry-08 International Students: Keio Life*Visa Matters etc.]
3.Students whose re-entry or residence card period has expired while they are outside of Japan
4.Students who wish to change their status of residence or change their period of stay
*The forms named "For organization, part 1" and "For organization, part 2" should be filled in and certified by Keio University as part of your application package. Log in to K-Support and follow the links for Applications → Issuance of Certificates (Strictly Sealed Certificates, Special Certificates, etc.) to apply. Please check the detailed instruction from here .
Keio International Center Website (For International Students>Life at Keio>Changing Your Status of Residence)
Other Support
Support Groups for International Students (approved by the Keio University International Center)
・Official Student Clubs 2025
・Various information to ensure that life while studying in Japan goes smoothly is also available on the International Center website.
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/
Websites for Student Support and Contact Details
| Classes, courses, exams (Academic Calendar, Guide for Course Registration, etc.), Procedures (issuance of certificates, etc.), Japanese class | Keio University Student Website | |
| Portal site intended for current students at Keio University. News items and messages addressed to you, and various applications and inquiries. | K-Support | |
| Residence card (Immigration), scholarships, etc. | Keio University International Center | |
| Health Consultations | Keio University Health Center | |
| Concerns, interpersonal relationships, mental and physical health, stress, etc. | Student Counseling Room |
Contact