Q. Please tell me more about what it means to be a “foreign research student”.

A. A “foreign research student” is a student who holds a foreign nationality, and who conducts research on a specific theme under the supervision of an academic advisor at our graduate school. The period of research is usually 6 months. However, if deemed necessary for the purpose of his / her research, the student may request to extend the period of study at our graduate school on a half-yearly basis. The maximum period of time that a “foreign research student” can be enrolled at our school is 2 years. Please see here, for details on how to apply to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences as a “foreign research student”.