Keio University

Selected programme options include GIGA — four-year BA in Policy Management or BA in Environment and Information Studies; first-year entry. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

An accepted 12-year school qualification or listed equivalent is required. The ordinary overseas route includes at least two of the last three secondary years taught in a language other than Japanese. Other routes have specific test conditions. Transfer entry is not offered. For non-exempt applicants, accepted evidence includes TOEFL or IELTS taken within two years. No minimum band is specified. English first-language or English-medium high-school evidence can support exemption. IELTS One Skill Retake is not accepted; Duolingo needs high-school certification.

The guide gives April 2026 reference costs: JPY 1,581,350 academic fees and expenses annually, plus JPY 200,000 one-time admission, totalling JPY 1,781,350 for the first year. The September 2027 tariff is due to be finalised in late November 2026. Application costs JPY 35,000; living expenses are additional. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

Apply and pay the application charge from 8 December 2026 at 11:00 until 22 January 2027 at 15:00 JST. Results are scheduled for 12 March 2027. Prepare the school profile and other third-party documents in advance. The current Winter AO cycle covers September 2027 and April 2028. The scholarship opportunities attached to this application route are for September 2027 entry, not April entry. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

No. Our team can help compare your academic profile with requirements, organise documents and explain application steps. Admission, funding and immigration decisions belong to the institution and responsible authorities.