Keio University

GIGA: English-based BA Degree Program

At SFC, it is possible to study and earn a degree entirely in English.

Those who are interested in studying and earning a degree at SFC but are worried about their Japanese language skills, rest assured, that courses for the GIGA (Global Information and Governance Academic) Program are conducted in English.

*More than 600 courses are offered in the two faculties, with 20% conducted in English.

What is the GIGA Program?

A quick guide to GIGA

A quick guide to GIGA

GIGA Movie

An interactive video that can be clicked/tapped on to help you navigate through the pages. The curriculum here at SFC, academic discipline, admission system, student voices, scholarship and housing information ― get to know more about SFC and the GIGA Program from a variety of angles!

8 Features of GIGA

1. 4-year undergraduate degree program taught entirely in English

Degree Offered

Faculty

Bachelor

Faculty of Policy Management

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Policy Management

Faculty of Environment and Information Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Environment and Information Studies

2. Diverse, interdisciplinary research fields across two faculties

3. Free to take courses and seminars from both faculties

4. Opportunities to learn Japanese and study in both English and Japanese

More than 600 courses are offered in the two faculties, with 20% conducted in English. You can earn your BA entirely in English, but you are also welcome to take courses in Japanese that offer English support.

5. No Japanese proficiency or visit to Japan is required for admission—apply fully online

6. Full-ride scholarships available exclusively for GIGA international students before enrollment

7. Opportunity to study abroad at world top ranked universities

8. Safe, international campus with on-campus housing

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