Congratulations on your successful admission to the GIGA Program!
We extend our warmest congratulations on your successful admission to the GIGA Program. This page is for successful students to assist their arrival preparation to Japan and will be available until the beginning of the school year. We hope you find the information useful and have a smooth arrival.
What's Next?
Timeline for new GIGA students starting Fall 2026 (as of March 6)
Please make sure to read the "Enrollment Registration Guide" carefully and take necessary procedures.
March
Date | Step |
|---|---|
21 | 3:00 pm (JST)～ Online Talk and Q&A Session with current GIGA students |
May
Date | Step |
|---|---|
(April 1) ～ 8 | Pay the required academic fees and expenses |
(April 1) ～12 | Document submission for verification / COE online registration (if applicable) |
29～ | Complete enrollment registration on the online enrollment system (Deadline: Jul.16) |
30～ | Send the required documents by post (Deadline: Jul.25) |
June
Date | Step |
|---|---|
Late June | Dormitory application period for international students *Detailed information about student dormitories will be announced by email in Mid-June. |
July
Date | Step |
|---|---|
Late July | Receive the electronic CoE by email |
Late July | Dormitory application period for Japanese citizens |
August
Date | Step |
|---|---|
Mid August | Information about applications for scholarships for international students will be announced by email |
12～18 | Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus will be closed for summer break |
September
Date | Step |
|---|---|
Early September | Receive information email from the Admissions Office for upcoming orientations, setting up IT accounts, notification system for first-year students, syllabus and course registration |
9～11 *last year* | Moving in the student dormitory (if applicable) |
15 | Language course orientation @Online |
18 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm GIGA Kickoff Session @SFC 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Welcome Reception |
24 | Entrance Ceremony @Mita Campus |
25 | Home class orientation @SFC |
24～ (Oct. 8) | Course registration |
October
Date | Step |
|---|---|
1～ | Fall Semester classes begin |
14 | Course registration confirmation |
15～16 | Course registration amendment (if applicable) |
SFC International Student Handbook
So much to prepare and no clue where to start? Our SFC International Student Handbook will guide you through life in Japan. You can read the online version using the link below.
This hard copy will be distributed at the GIGA Kickoff Session event in September.
Welcome Message
From AIS (Association for International Students) organized by GIGA students
Learn Japanese at SFC
If you want to take Japanese courses at SFC, please take the level check tests wichi will be held online and in person at SFC in September. The office will announce the details by email around August.
Useful Links
About Comprehensive Information for students after enrollment
Important information and announcements regarding your academic and student life at the university will be made through the "Student Website" and Keio Single Sign-On System ("K-Support"). You will be able to access K-Support after you enter the university.
Course Syllabus (summary only)
If you want to find summaries of courses and seminars offered at SFC, please refer to the Keio University Syllabus and Timetable below. You can obtain the login ID to view the full syllabus of all the lectures in early September.
Tips to Use the Syllabus Search
Select the Academic Year 2025.
Select the faculty and preferred Language of Instruction.
Click the book icon next to the course title.
Website for parents
This website contains information for GIGA parents on various aspects of university life including the academic programs, career outcomes, on-campus dormitory, campus safety, student health, and payment method. It is meant to help your guardians access information so that they can provide the best support to you.