Keio University

Courses taught in English

The Faculty of Economics at Keio University offers a wide range of courses taught in English, with the aim of providing students with opportunities to develop practical academic English skillsーincluding training in logical reasoning and academic writingーand to deliver economics education in English that goes beyond the mere acquisition of language skills.

For a list of economics courses taught in English this academic year, please refer to the PEARL timetable here.  

Program in Economics for Alliances, Research and Leadership (PEARL)

The Faculty of Economics launched the Program in Economics for Alliances, Research and Leadership (PEARL) in September 2016. Its goal is to develop dynamic leaders with a firm intellectual foundation in economics who will be globally active across different professions.

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Professional Career Program (PCP)

The Professional Career Program (PCP) was established inside the Faculty of Economics at Keio University in 2005. The program offers third- and fourth-year students the opportunity to receive a practical economics education in English. Students who earn credits for all the necessary classes receive a PCP Certificate upon graduation.

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In addition, the Faculty of Economics offers the Double Degree Program with the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) and Bocconi University (Milan, Italy), as well as exchange programs open only to students in this faculty. (Exchange from Keio University to Bocconi University is available only to undergraduate students, while exchange from Bocconi University to Keio University is limited to master's students.)

For further details, please refer to the "Internation Exchange and Study Abroad " page:

GIC (Global Interdisciplinary Courses)

The GIC (Global Interdisciplinary Courses) serves as a center for fostering internationally minded and interdisciplinary students. In collaboration with the various faculties, the GIC Center offers a range of seminar-style courses (Global Interdisciplinary Courses) conducted either in English or other foreign languages.

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