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Launched in 2011 through Keio University’s Global 30 activities, GIGA (Global Information & Governance Academic) is an international undergraduate course, taught in English, that integrates information and communication technology, and governance skills.
To date, Keio University has offered nearly 1000 courses in English and is increasingly offering English degree programs. This not only makes the school more accessible to international students but also provides global awareness among Japanese students.
Currently, Keio University has begun recruiting for the 2025 GIGA Program. Let’s join Jellyfish Vietnam to learn more about GIGA and the valuable scholarship packages the program offers.
I. OVERVIEW INFORMATION OF KEIO UNIVERSITY
Overview:
- Keio University
- Year of establishment: 1858
- School type: Private university
- Website: keio.ac.jp
Some impressive numbers of Keio University:
– Established in 1858, Keio has a history as Japan’s very first private institution of higher learning.
– The university has 6 major campuses in the Tokyo region, 10 undergraduate faculties and 14 graduate schools.
– Ranked 165th among the best universities in the world, 5th in Japan, and 17th in Asia (2024).
– Highest number of university-based startups (Private Universities) according to the 2024 University Ranking.
– To date, Keio has over 33,500 students, including more than 2,810 international students from 120 different countries.
– Keio University has 4 faculty members recognized as the world’s most influential researchers (according to the 2022 list of Highly Cited Researchers).
II. THE GIGA PROGRAM – KEIO UNIVERSITY
GIGA (Global Information & Governance Academic) is a 4-year bachelor’s degree program. Those who are interested in studying and earning a degree at Keio University but are worried about their Japanese language skills, rest assured, that courses for the GIGA Program are conducted entirely in English. It provides diverse research fields that take an interdisciplinary approach.
By participating in the program, students will have the opportunity to learn Japanese and take courses offered in both English and Japanese. Additionally, GIGA offers full-ride scholarships available exclusively for GIGA international students before enrollment. There’s no need to come to Japan for the admission process and submission of standardized test scores is optional.
Curriculum
Fees and Expenses
Academic fees for September 2025 enrollment will be finalized in late November 2024. For reference, the table below shows the fees and expenses for April 2024 enrollment.
| 1st Semester of Enrollment | 2nd Semester of Enrollment | Annual Total (JPY) | |
| Admission Fee | 200,000 | 0 | 200,000 |
| Academic Fees and Expenses | 735,725 | 735,625 | 1,471,350 |
| Total | 935,725 | 735,625 | 1,671,350 |
*A one-time fee that you pay at the time of enrollment
*These fees and expenses are not refundable; however, academic fees (excluding admission fees) and fees categorized as “others” may be refundable if the applicant makes a request to withdraw from the university in accordance with the procedures specified by the university. See the Enrollment Registration Guide for further details.
III. SCHOLARSHIPS INFORMATION – THE GIGA PROGRAM
International students who wish to enroll in September through GIGA Program admissions may apply for the scholarships listed below at the time of application. Various other scholarships are available to apply for after enrollment. Further details will be announced after enrollment.
*Note:
– Applicants may apply for these scholarships the same time they apply for the GIGA Program.
– Applications for these scholarships will not be accepted after entrance into Keio University.
– Applicants may apply for all of these scholarships, but only one scholarship will be awarded if selected to be a recipient.
IV. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Eligibility requirements
The applicant must meet at least one of the eligibility requirements below.
| 1 | Completed (or expected to complete)* 12 years or more of formal education** with at least two of the last three years of secondary education instructed in a language other than Japanese. |
| 2 | Completed (or expected to complete)* 12 years or more of formal education** and are able to submit results of one from each of the following: a) SAT/ACT/IB/GCE A-level, and b) TOEFL/IELTS or other English language proficiency tests. |
| 3 | Obtained (or expected to obtain)* an International Baccalaureate Diploma, Abitur, Baccalauréat, or GCE Alevel result. |
| 4 | Passed an examination demonstrating academic ability equivalent to 12 years of formal education, such as the GED (General Educational Development) test and high school equivalency examinations like the Japanese Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination (高等学校卒業程度認定試験), and will reach 18 years of age by the expected enrollment date. Please note that applicants who passed the Japanese Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination are required to submit results of one from each of the following: a) SAT/ACT/IB/GCE A-level, and b) TOEFL/IELTS or other English language proficiency tests. |
| 5 | Regarded by Keio University through an individual screening as having qualifications equivalent to (1), (2), (3), or (4) above, and will be 18 years of age by the expected enrollment date. To apply under this category, you must meet the following conditions: a) completed at least two of the last three years of secondary education in a language other than Japanese, and b) meet the eligibility requirements to apply to a university in your native country. These requirements are to verify that your previous education was conducted predominantly in a language other than Japanese. If you plan to apply under this category, contact the Admissions Office at least one month before the application period starts to confirm your eligibility, required documents, and details of the individual screening. |
2. Application schedule
| Check your eligibility | Before proceeding with your application |
| Check the Scholarships Available | Check the scholarship information |
| Check Your Application Documents | Check the required documents while referencing the list of documents |
| Complete Your Application | 11:00 a.m., December 10, 2024 – 3:00 p.m., January 24, 2025 |
| Check Your Application Status | 11:00 a.m., February 19, 2025 onward |
| Check Your Results | 11:00 a.m., March 14, 2025 |
| Complete Your Enrollment Registration | Payment of Academic Fees: April 1 – May 9, 2025 |
| Document Submission for Verification: May 13, 2025 | |
| Completion of Online Enrollment Registration: May 30 – July 17, 2025 | |
| Submission of Documents: July 26, 2025 |
3. Application submission method
– Application: Online Application System
– Screening: Evaluation of submitted application documents.
*Note:
– NO written tests
– NO interviews
– NO need to come to Japan
4. Required documents
Applicants must prepare and submit BOTH the “Application Documents Submitted Online” and the “Application Documents Submitted by Post” by the corresponding deadline.
5. Faculties/Majors Eligible for Scholarships
V. ADMISSION STATISTICS OVER THE YEARS FOR THE GIGA PROGRAM – KEIO UNIVERSITY
VI. CONTACT
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✦ Email: admin@jellyfish-vn.com
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