The Global Information and Communication Technology and Governance Academic (GIGA) Program, Keio University's first English-language based undergraduate degree program, began in the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies in September 2011. All core classes for the program are offered in English, making it possible to acquire the required number of credits for graduation by only taking courses conducted in English. International students also have the opportunity to study the Japanese language to help them gain an understanding of Japanese culture and society, and increase their chances of finding employment in Japan in future. Now, in Academic Year 2015, the GIGA (renamed Global Information and Governance Academic) Program is also offered by the Faculty of Policy Management.

Students of the Faculty of Policy Management and the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies can register the GIGA Program courses regardless of their faculty, student year, or admission method. Students can earn GIGA Certificate by applying in advance and meeting the requirements listed below.

As certificate details and requirements vary depending on the enrollment period, please carefully review the relevant sections before applying.

• GIGA Program

A certificate will be awarded upon completion of the designated courses offered by the GIGA Program and fulfillment of the language requirements. Depending on the series of advanced courses, there are two types of certificates: GIGA-Governance and GIGA-Information.

(1) Eligibility

• Keio University undergraduate students

(2) Certificate Requirements

The GIGA-Governance and/or GIGA-Information Certificate can be acquired by fulfilling the requirements listed below:

*Students who have not passed the JLPT N2 test may be deemed to have satisfied the language requirements by meeting any of the following conditions:

• Being permitted to register for a Japanese language course** equivalent to the JLPT N2 level or above (applies to students registered for Japanese language courses in and after AY2021 Fall Semester)
  **Referred to as "Japanese Skill" in the 2014 Rules and Regulations curriculum.
• Being approved by a full-time faculty member in charge of a Japanese language course to have Japanese language proficiency equivalent to the JLPT N2 level

Students can take a Japanese Language Requirements Examination in November if they have not taken the JLPT and not registered a Japanese language course because of their sufficient Japanese skills. Further details will be announced on K-Support. Please ask the SFC Office of Student Services (Academic Affairs) if you have a question.

(3) Requirement Courses

Courses clearly indicated as 'GG' are GIGA Certificate Courses for GIGA-Governance and 'GI' are for GIGA-Information. For details, refer to '[SFC] Guide for Course Registration/Course Summary/Class Schedule' .

Physical Education 2, 3, 4, and 5 are recognized as Fundamental Subjects for GIGA Certificate Requirement Courses only if you submit your final report in English and pass.

Important Points

• Physical Education 1 in English (listed with "GIGA/GG/GI" on the syllabus) count toward the requirements to receive a GIGA Certificate, but not in Japanese.
• Be aware that "GIGA/GG/GI" do not appear on the syllabus for Physical Education 2, 3, 4, and 5, but these courses count toward the requirements for a GIGA Certificate.

If you have any questions inquire at the Office of Student Services (Academic Affairs) at SFC.

(4) Application and Conferral

Students who wish to earn the certificate are required to submit an application in advance. Therefore, we advise students to apply as soon as they have fulfilled the above language requirements.

It is not necessary to choose the certificate type, GIGA-Governance or/and GIGA-Information. The certificate(s) is awarded when they meet all the requirements.

Students who have met the requirements to receive the certificate will be contacted via K-Support with further details after the semester's grade announcements.

The GIGA certificate program "Global Information and Governance Academic Program Certificate," will be available for two types of certificates: GIGA-Governance and/or GIGA-Information.

GIGA-Governance
Aims to nurture graduates with international mindsets who can take action to solve problems and create new opportunities in this world where globalization is progressing.
Keywords: Global Security, International Economy, Management, Social Entrepreneurship

GIGA-Information
Aim to nurture graduates who can utilize information communication technology to create new services and things, and find solutions to varied and complex problems.
Keywords: Internet, Information Systems, Creating Things, Human Environment

(1) Eligibility

• Keio University undergraduate students admitted between April 2015 and September 2025



*Different requirements apply to students admitted in or before March 2015. To apply, please contact the Academic Affairs Office at least six months prior to graduation.

(2) Certificate Requirements

The GIGA-Governance and/or GIGA-Information Certificate can be acquired by fulfilling the requirements listed below:

*1. Even if a student fails to pass JLPT level N2, he/she may still be able to acquire a Certificate if he/she fulfills either of the foreign language requirements below:

• If a student is accepted to register a Japanese language course equivalent to JLPT level N2 *2. (Those who register Japanese language courses in and after 2021 Fall)
  *2. In the 2014 Curriculum, the Japanese language course equivalent to N2 level of the JLPT is 'Japanese Skill.'
• If a student was admitted to have acquired Japanese language ability equivalent to JLPT level N2 by the SFC full time faculty members in charge of Japanese language courses.

Students can take a Japanese Language Requirements Examination in November if they have not taken the JLPT and not registered a Japanese language course because of their sufficient Japanese skills. Further details will be announced on K-Support. Please ask the SFC Office of Student Services (Academic Affairs) if you have a question.

(3) Requirement Courses

Courses clearly indicated as 'GG' are GIGA Certificate Courses for GIGA-Governance and 'GI' are for GIGA-Information. For details, refer to '[SFC] Guide for Course Registration/Course Summary/Class Schedule' .

Physical Education 2, 3, 4, and 5 are recognized as Fundamental Subjects for GIGA Certificate Requirement Courses only if you submit your final report in English and pass.

Important Points

• Physical Education 1 in English (listed with "GIGA/GG/GI" on the syllabus) count toward the requirements to receive a GIGA Certificate, but not in Japanese.
• Be aware that "GIGA/GG/GI" do not appear on the syllabus for Physical Education 2, 3, 4, and 5, but these courses count toward the requirements for a GIGA Certificate.

If you have any questions inquire at the Office of Student Services (Academic Affairs) at SFC.

(4) Application and Conferral

Students who wish to acquire the GIGA Certificate are required to make prior application by submitting below two items to the Office of Student Services (Academic Affairs).
For those who entered the university either through Admissions for Overseas Students (GIGA) or Other AO (Self-Recommended Admissions) AND selected English for the Language Used for Enrollment Registration, application A is not necessary. Please submit application B.

From 2021 Fall, it is not necessary to choose the certificate type, GIGA-Governance or/and GIGA-Information. The certificate(s) is awarded when they meet all the requirements.

Those who applied in and prior to 2021 Spring will be awarded the certificate(s) if they meet all the requirements regardless of their choice when application.

• GIGA Program Registration Form

SFC Office of Student Services (Academic Affairs) will contact students awarded the certificate via email or K-Support after the grade result announcement.