Keio University enjoys a proud history as Japan’s first private institution of higher learning. Yukichi Fukuzawa established the university in 1858, in Edo (now Tokyo), as a school for Dutch studies. In today’s internationally interdependent world, Keio University places great emphasis upon maintaining the finest teaching faculty and facilities. Building upon that tradition, graduates of the university have risen to the forefront of innovation in every academic field, emerging as social and economic leaders.
The Keio University Faculty of Policy Management and the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies offer two scholarships for exceptional students accepted through Admissions for Overseas Students (GIGA Program). Apply for these scholarships the same time you apply for the GIGA Program. Applications for these scholarships will not be accepted after entrance into Keio University.
Applicants may apply for both of two scholarships, but only one scholarship will be awarded if selected to be a recipient.
Mentor Mitakai Scholarship for International Students Masatada Kobayashi Scholarship for International Students
Founded in 1858, Keio University is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Fujisawa. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, Keio University is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Keio University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 161 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.