Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Reserch (Gakkensai)
Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research “Gakkensai” is an insurance plan that provides coverage for injuries sustained during school life, such as during classes, school events, club activities, and commuting. It is a reliable program with enrollment by approximately 85% of university, junior college, and technical college students nationwide.
This insurance is the minimum safety net in case of an accident, and if enrollment has not been completed, compensation may not be available in the event of an accident.
In particular, accidents during commuting or extracurricular activities are difficult to predict, and whether or not enrollment has been completed may have a significant impact on student life. To ensure a safe and secure life after admission, be sure to complete the bank transfer procedures within the designated period.
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For Incoming Students (Enrollment Procedures)
Procedures for Enrollment in “Gakkensai” for Undergraduate Students
Procedures are now closed.
For first-year students in the Faculty of Health Sciences (Department of Nursing Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy), an explanation of insurance enrollment will be provided at the April entrance guidance session.
Procedures for Enrollment in “Gakkensai” for Graduate Students
Procedures are now closed.
For students in the Graduate School of Human Health Sciences, enrollment in the insurance “Will,” which is intended for students in medical and welfare fields, is recommended.
For details, please contact the student affairs staff at the Arakawa Campus.
Major Covered Activities
- When attending classes or conducting experiments
- When participating in school events such as the entrance and graduation ceremonies
- When on campus (excluding prohibited areas or activities)
- During school-authorized club and circle activities (excluding dangerous sports)
- When commuting to school (by a reasonable route)
Procedures at the Minami-Osawa Campus
Enrollment procedures are assumed to be completed within the admission procedures period, but if enrollment is completed after admission, a payment slip is provided by the Student Affairs Division. Flyers are available in front of Student Affairs Division Counter No.1, but details should be confirmed in advance on the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services website before visiting the counter.
*Enrollment for Tokyo Metropolitan University students includes a commuting rider.
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Liability Insurance Coupled with “Gakkensai”（OPTION "Futai-baiseki"）
This is an insurance plan that covers legal liability for damages when injuries are caused to others or property is damaged during classes, school events, club activities, commuting, and other situations.
- Curricular activities (classes, experiments, etc.)
- School events (entrance and graduation ceremonies, etc.)
- Extracurricular activities (school-authorized internships and volunteer activities)
- While traveling to and from those activities
Tokyo Metropolitan University students are required to enroll in “Gakkensai” and Liability Insurance Coupled with “Gakkensai” (Gakkenbai) as a set.
Those who participate in internships, nursing care experience programs, teaching practicums, and similar activities are required to enroll in some form of “personal accident insurance” and “liability insurance.” If enrolled in Gakkenbai, participation is possible in internships (*), nursing care experience programs, teaching practicums, and similar activities.
(*) If coverage under “Gakkensai” and “Gakkenbai” is to apply to an internship, submission of the “Internship Practicum Notification Form” to the Career Support Division is required. For details, consult the Career Support Division.
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OPTION "Futai-baiseki" | Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES)
Accident Reports and Insurance Claim Procedures
In the Case of “Gakkensai” (personal injury accidents)
【STEP１】
Report to the Student Affairs Division immediately when an accident occurs (limited to on campus, during commuting, and during extracurricular activities).
Following the instructions, submit a report through the Gakkensai Accident Notification System and receive the insurance claim documents (copy form).
Submit the accident notification using the form below. The notification submitted through the Accident Notification System is not automatically sent to the University. The accident must also be reported to the Student Affairs Division.
*The linked page is in Japanese.
【STEP２】
Fill Out and Submit Documents
After completion, submit the documents promptly to the Student Affairs Division.
If submission is not made within 30 days from the accident date, the insurance benefit may not be paid.
【STEP３】
Insurance Claims
After recovery, submit the “Insurance Claim Form for the Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research” to the Student Affairs Division.
In the Case of Gakkenbai (liability accidents involving others)
Contact the Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. School Insurance Counter by phone.
TEL：0120-868-066
“Gakkensai” is a co-insurance policy with (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) Japan Educational Exchanges and Services as the policyholder, and Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. as the lead company, jointly underwritten by “Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd,” “Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.,” “Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.,” and “Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited”. (as of April 1, 2025)
Tokyo Metropolitan University is a supporting member university of this insurance plan.
（2026年4月8日 更新）