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Graduate School of Economics
Sciences Po-Keio Double Master’s Degree in Economics Program (Master’s Program)
Graduate School of Business and Commerce
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program in Taxation Policy and Management (Master’s Program)*
* There are special eligibility criteria for applying to this program.
Graduate School of Science and Technology
International Graduate Programs on Advanced Science & Technology (Master’s and Doctoral Programs)
Graduate School of Media & Governance
International Advanced Degrees Program (Master’s Program)
Graduate School of System Design and Management System Design and Management Course (Master’s and Doctoral Programs)
Graduate School of Media Design
Media Design (Master’s and Doctoral Programs)
Japanese Language Program
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2012.8
Top 10 reasons to choose Keio
1. High-quality education in an
open-minded environment
The first Japanese university to model itself on
Western educational principles, Keio University
opened its doors in 1858 to any student
ambitious to learn. It has continued to embrace
this tradition, allowing students the freedom
to pursue studies in uncharted fields. At Keio,
no distinction is made between students and
teachers; they study together, teach together,
and reach their potential together.
2. The forefront of world class research
‘I create history’ (ware yori inishie wo nasu). This
motto embodies one of Keio’s aims to take on
challenges in new fields and keep striving towards
its goals. Early graduates of Keio were true living
examples of this motto, playing important roles in
Japan’s modernization. Today, this motto is still a key
part of Keio’s philosophy, trailblazing cutting-edge,
world-class research in a wide range of fields and
leading collaborative projects spanning industry, government, and academia. In addition
to traditional academic research, Keio promotes pioneering research in a range of fields
such as medicine, industry-government-academia collaboration, and intellectual property.
3. A wide variety of opportunities for study
Keio has 10 undergraduate faculties, 14 graduate
schools, over 30 research centers, a university
hospital, and a university library boasting one of
Japan’s largest collections of books. Between its
undergraduate faculties and graduate schools,
Keio offers an extensive range of subjects,
including 7 programs which can be taken entirely
in English and 16 double-degree programs with
distinguished overseas universities. The Japanese Language Program also provides
students with high quality Japanese language training and fosters students’ affinity
for, and specialist knowledge of, Japan. Many of the students use their experiences
on the program towards successful international careers.
4. A longstanding tradition of
international exchange
Keio founder Yukichi Fukuzawa (1835-1901) was a
young man at the time of the Meiji Restoration, which
saw the end of nearly 300 years of national isolation
and the start of a period of rapid political and cultural
modernization for Japan. Keen to learn about Western
culture, Fukuzawa made three trips to Europe and
America, during which he realized that Japan would
require a new education system based on the European and American systems. This
was the origin of the founding of Keio, and the university owes its continued development
to its emphasis on international exchange. Since receiving the first international students
to study in Japan in 1881, Keio has formed over 250 student exchange and research
agreements with universities and research institutions in 40 countries across the globe.
5. Unlock paths to the future
Another of the traditions which has supported Keio’s
development since its founding is the motto ‘Community
Cooperation’ (shachū kyōryoku). ‘Community’ refers to
students, faculty members, staff, alumni, parents, and
other supporters of Keio, and this motto encourages
commitment to work together towards shared aims.
This tradition is still very much alive at Keio, and leads
to encounters which open up new paths for the future.
6. The strong bonds and network
between alumni
Both at home and abroad, Keio alumni pursue successful
careers in politics and public service, industry, academia,
and the arts. Alumni come together voluntarily to form
alumni associations named ‘Mita-Kai’. There are about
860 Mita-Kai across the world, including ‘Year group MitaKai’, ‘Regional Mita-Kai’, and ‘Workplace/Occupation
Mita-Kai’. Individual clubs and societies also arrange their
own Mita-Kai. When alumni first find out they are both Keio graduates, they forget any
differences in their ages, occupations or social statuses, and these encounters can be the
start of new connections. The strong bond and network between Keio alumni is one of the
most precious assets that Keio students take with them after they graduate.
7. The spirit of Keio founder
9. A comfortable living environment
By actively embracing the pursuit of knowledge
against a background of tumultuous political and
social change, Yukichi Fukuzawa played a major
role in the modernization of Japan. His writings
are widely and fondly read by both children and
adults alike and his image adorns the ten thousand
yen note, the largest denomination of Japanese
currency. In fact, he is so well known in Japan that
most Japanese people will have heard his name at least once. Even today, Fukuzawa’s
spirit and passion for learning is still alive as the basis of the education offered at Keio.
The comfortable environment at Keio allows
students to relax and focus on their studies.
Fees at Japanese universities are generally
less expensive than those of universities in
America, Britain, and other countries, and on
top of that, tuition fees at Keio are also relatively
low in comparison with other Japanese private
universities. There are also various scholarships
available, and, although there are some restrictions, it is possible to do part-time
work while studying in Japan. There are a number of conveniently located student
dormitories, some shared by international and Japanese students alike.
8. A fulfilling campus life
Outside of lectures and research, a fun and
fulfilling campus life is waiting. There are over 450
clubs and societies run voluntarily by students for
a wide variety of sports and cultural activities. The
official sporting events run by the Keio University
Athletic Association are also very popular and
currently 40 clubs and teams are part of the
Association. There are also campus festivals run
by students, which bring out the individual atmosphere of each of the campuses and
are key events in the university year.
Keio is located in Tokyo and Kanagawa, one
of the world's largest major metropolitan areas.
Living in Tokyo is a chance to experience a Japan
you will only find in the capital city. Tokyo has
many contrasting faces: unique customs, natural
spots rich in the beauty of the four seasons, and
futuristic technology. As well as providing all the
conveniences of a modern city and more, Tokyo
is one of the safest places to live in the world. It is also a convenient transport hub for
accessing many places not only in Japan but also the rest of Asia.
Fukuzawa Yukichi
10. The Japan you can only experience
in Tokyo
International Exchange at Keio
■ Student Exchange Partner Universities
■ Double Degree Programs
■ Number of International Students*
Keio offers double degree programs with other world-class universities. In these programs, students study
at Keio and at the partner institution, and are awarded degrees from both upon completion.
Undergraduate
Gradutate
South Korea
338
China
China
124
South Korea
59
USA
16
France
38
Malaysia
14
Taiwan
31
Vietnam
11
Indonesia
26
Faculty of Economics
Sciences Po (France)
Graduate School of Letters
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (Germany)
Graduate School of Economics
Sciences Po (France)
CEMS MIM (Master’s in International Management)
Graduate School of Business and Commerce
CEMS MIM (Master’s in International Management)
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Écoles Centrales group (France)
Supélec (France)
Lund University (Sweden)
Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)
Technische Universität München (Germany)
MINES ParisTech (France)
Graduate School of Business Administration
ESSEC Business School (France)
WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management (Germany)
HEC Paris（France）
Graduate School of Media and Governance
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (Germany)
Yonsei University (Korea)
Fudan University (China)
Indonesia Linkage Program (Indonesia)
Graduate School of Media Design
CEMS MIM (Master’s in International Management)
185
Taiwan
7
Germany
22
France
6
Thailand
16
Canada
4
USA
15
Singapore
4
Malaysia
12
Other 14 countries 17
Other 63 countries 129
Total
Total
541
533
Japanese Language Program
129
Grand Total
1,203
As of May 1, 2012
*Includes both degree and non-degree students