Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee990,000JPY
- Start dateSep
- QS Ranking#213
Program overview
What Keio University says about their program:
Economics (PEARL - Program in Economics for Alliances, Research, and Leadership) is an undergraduate economics programme at Keio University, taught entirely in English. Designed for students who want to study in an international environment, the four-year programme begins each September and provides a strong foundation in economic theory and practice. Alongside core economics subjects, students develop the analytical, research and communication skills needed to understand complex global issues. The programme also supports international exchange and study-abroad opportunities, helping students build the knowledge and confidence to pursue careers and further study around the world.
Admission requirements
English proficiency
- English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
- If you received a degree from an educational institution where all instruction was provided in English.
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Required grades
We are not aware of any specific A levels, IB or GPA grading score requirements for this program.
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Additional requirements
Documents
- Photo
- Two-minute video
- a brief self-introduction
- the main points of your written "Future Goals" statement
- a few comments on a current economic issue of your interest.
All documents should be submitted in either English or Japanese
Essays and statements
- Written statement of your future goals
Recommendations
- Letter(s) of reference
Selection
- SAT test scores (optional)
Scholarships at Keio University
Keio scholarship for international students with excellent character and academic results who need financial aid to continue studying as international students. Undergraduate and graduate students are included; the listed annual award is JPY 500,000 for one year, with reapplication possible.
Benefit scholarship for undergraduate students from the second year or above, including privately financed international students, who have excellent character and academic results and financial need. The listed annual award is JPY 250,000 or JPY 500,000, normally for one year with reapplication possible.
Scholarship for privately financed international students with Asian nationalities who have excellent character and academic results and financial need. Current undergraduate students are eligible; the listed annual award is JPY 500,000 for one year, with reapplication possible.
Scholarship for privately financed international students with Asian nationalities who are new first-year undergraduates at Keio. The listed annual award is JPY 700,000 for the Faculties of Letters, Economics, Law, and Business and Commerce, or JPY 900,000 for other faculties; the period is one year.
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Fees
Keio University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Keio University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
What is the cost of living near Keio University?
| Category | Cost (in Japanese Yen) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | ¥175,150 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | ¥90,365 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | ¥14,105 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | ¥4,650 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | ¥3,500 |
| Monthly public transport pass | ¥11,780 |
| Monthly grocery basket | ¥69,440 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | ¥1,350 |
| Coffee shop drink | ¥465 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | ¥2,015 |
| Gym membership | ¥9,920 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and en.ritsumei.ac.jp (University published).
Visa requirements for Keio University
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