Keio University at a glance:

Founded on the principle of academic excellence, Keio University is Japan’s oldest institution of higher education and one of its most prestigious.  It has a total of five campuses, of which Mita campus hosts most of the classes and services for visiting exchange students. Some students also have classes at the Hiyoshi campus and housing for international students is typically located around the Hiyoshi Station line.  Keio is the first Japanese university to admit foreign students and the first private university to have Japanese students study abroad.  The university is home to more than 33,000 students a year, of which almost 29,000 are undergraduates.  

Our students may choose to enroll in either the Japanese Language Program (JLP), with a focus on intensive language and culture studies, or the Keio International Program (KIP), with access to content classes taught in English. There are four levels of Japanese study, elementary to advanced, and students are assigned to an appropriate level based on the results of a placement test. Please note, 1 Keio credit is equal to 1 W&M credit.

The tuition exchange agreement between the College of William & Mary and Keio University allows William & Mary students to pay their regular tuition to William & Mary while taking classes at Keio in Tokyo, Japan. Housing options will be sent to students with acceptance letters from Keio University’s International Center. Housing, meals and fees will be paid on site in Tokyo.

Location:
William & Mary students attending Keio live in Tokyo, Japan's capital city and the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 35 million people living in the urban area.  Tokyo's expansive subway systems makes travel across the metro area fairly easy, reliable and efficient.  The Mita and Hiyoshi areas are home to the Keio campus and the immediate surrounding areas host many budget friendly restaurants and shops for students.  Both campuses are not far from the popular Shibuya area.

Host Institution:
Keio University
 
Terms:
Academic Year (early September - late July)
Spring Semester (late March - late July)
(Please note there is no Fall only option for Keio)

Application Deadlines:
Academic Year: March 15
Spring Semester: September 5
(Please note there is no Fall only option for Keio)

Eligibility:
W&M student in good academic standing
3.0 GPA

Language Requirement:
One year of college-level Japanese

Language of Instruction:
English and Japanese

Course Information:
Students enroll in the Japanese Language and Culture Program (JLP) at the Center for Japanese Studies, or the Keio International Program (KIP).

Academic Credits:
Courses must be pre– or post-approved. Grades will not appear on W&M transcript or be included in GPA calculations.

Program Fees:
Exchange: W&M tuition paid to W&M.

Housing, Meals, Fees:
Room and board paid on site in Tokyo. Students are housed in dormitories or independent apartments typically several subway stops away from the Mita campus.  Commuting is a central part of the exchange experience so students should be prepared for a 30 to 40 minute commute. A $75 application fee, $200 off-campus fee  and an international medical/evacuation insurance fee of $170 apply to all students, to be paid to the Bursar's Office.  Student visas are the responsibility of the student.