Since its inception, Keio has continued to pursue Yukichi Fukuzawa's spirit of jitsugaku, which holds that one should not just acquire information from book learning, but should learn from real-life experiences in order to apply viable solutions to actual problems. Keio continues to pursue "jitsugaku" today, fostering forward-looking thinkers at its five major campuses

Semester 1: Early April to Late July
Semester 2: Mid September to Late January

Japanese, some in English (International Studies, Professional carrer Program

	Faculty of Letters Faculty of Economics Faculty of Law School of Medicine Faculty of Science and Technology Faculty of Policy Management and Faculty of Environment and Information Studies Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care Faculty of Pharmacy

Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 or the equivalent is desirable for students taking Japanese modules.

Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

On Campus Accommodation:

Keio assists students in arranging accommodation in Japan. Students are provided with a room at one of the student dormitories subsidized by Keio University. In some dormitories, weekday meals are included in the fees.

Students are required to pay rent through automatic debiting from their bank account each month, but the first and the last month's rent must be paid in cash at the counter of the International Center. The rent charged to students varies from ¥44,000 ~ ¥76,600 (The rent is subject to change). Students will also be charged ¥20,000 maintenance fee on their first month's rent. Deposits and key charge are not required

Off Campus Accommodation:

The university has signs a lease contract to rent the full apartment building of Esperanto-Kan, Flats Seven, Willing Setagaya, DJ-Otowa and Hiyoshi Apartment. Rent ranges from 47000 Yen to 56000 Yen.

You must obtain a College Student status visa in order to study at Keio University. You will need a Certificate of Eligibility to apply for your student visa at Japanese Embassy or consulates in your country. The term of validity of your visa equals the term of your study at Keio.

There are two types of medical care systems available for international students with a college student visa: National Health Insurance (a discount scheme) and the Japan Student Service Organization (JASSO) Medical Care Assistance (a reimbursement scheme). The JASSO Medical Care Assistance is carried out ON the assumption that all its users are concurrently participating in the National Health Insurance scheme. Those students who will study here for at least one academic year are required to register for the National Health Insurance.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.  

Breakdown of Costs	Yen ¥
Accommodation	44,000 – 76,600
Food	30,000 – 60,000
Transport	5,000 – 20,000
Insurance	3,000
Others (Entertainment, clothes)	15,000
Monthly Estimate	97,000 – 174,600

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

Universal Currency Converter:

	http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Accommodation and Living Expenses:

	http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/study/exchange/housing.html

College Student Visa:

	http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/study/exchange/visa.html

Course Information:

	http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/study/exchange/courses.html

Health Insurance:

	http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/health/insurance.html