On Monday, October 5, 2026, the Faculty of Science and Technology held "Keio Double Degree Day 2026 (KDDD 2026)" at the Yagami Campus. This event was held in conjunction with the annual general meeting of the T.I.M.E. Association, an international network for education in science and technology of which Keio University is a member (held at Doshisha University).
The T.I.M.E. Association is an international consortium established with the aim of contributing to the development of human resources in the field of engineering who can be active internationally through the promotion of double degree programs at the master's and doctoral levels through cooperation between universities (currently 60 schools from 27 countries are members). Keio University joined in 2007 and has been promoting double degree programs primarily with member schools.
■ Main Event Programs
The following programs were implemented at "Keio Double Degree Day 2026 (KDDD 2026)."
● \n"Study Abroad and Global Career Fair" for students
● \nCampus tour for T.I.M.E. Association member schools and supporting organizations
● \nLectures by faculty members in charge from Keio University and Yokohama National University (Theme: "Implementation of double degree programs with Japanese universities")
● \nNetworking Reception
Approximately 200 people participated in this event, including about 70 T.I.M.E. Association representatives, about 50 representatives from companies supporting the event as supporting organizations (L'Oréal Japan, Thales, NSK Foundation), embassies, and top Asian universities, about 40 alumni who participated in double degree programs in the past and are now active in society (including 25 former international students), 30 international students currently in Japan under the program, and 13 students who returned to Japan after completing their study abroad through the program. In addition, approximately 190 students participated in the Study Abroad and Global Career Fair.
■ Scenes from the Study Abroad and Global Career Fair
At the "Study Abroad and Global Career Fair," one of the main programs, 32 booths were set up by overseas universities and supporting companies, and a total of 190 students participated, including 152 Japanese students and 38 international students. The purpose of this fair is to provide opportunities for Keio University students to interact directly with overseas universities and global companies, and to think about studying abroad, going on to overseas graduate schools, and international careers.
The following consultation booths were set up in the Student Communication Room, which served as the venue.
● \nUniversity Introduction Booths (28 science and technology universities, including 19 partner schools)\nRepresentatives from each university provided explanations about the educational environment, study abroad and double degree programs, and student life on site.
● \nStudent Consultation Booths (Study abroad alumni)\nInformation was shared on how to prepare, classes, daily life, and language learning tips, and participating students asked specific questions.
● \nGlobal Career Consultation Booths (3 supporting organizations)\nActive exchanges of opinions took place regarding how to connect learning abroad to future career paths and job choices.
■ Networking Reception
At the networking reception, His Excellency Mr. Vítor Sereno, Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic to Japan, delivered a congratulatory speech.
In addition, a former international student from France who completed the double degree program in 2011 and a Japanese student who studied abroad through the same program from 2012 to 2014 took the stage to talk about their respective experiences and current activities. Both speakers shared how they gained a great deal of learning through the program in both their professional and private lives, leading to their subsequent success, and how the personal connections they built locally became a great asset, describing it as "truly a life-changing experience."
Through this event, interaction deepened between participants from overseas universities and related organizations and Keio University stakeholders, students, and alumni, making it a meaningful opportunity that will lead to the development of future educational exchanges and collaborations.