Keio University
Faculty of Economics

PEARL

Program in Economics for Alliances, Research, and Leadership

Application Guidebook
for September 2025 Entry

Keio University Admissions CenterPEARL, Faculty of Economics (September 2025 entry)

Table of Contents
1. Basic Overview………………………………………………… 3
2. Important Notes on Applications………………………… 4
3. Application and Enrollment Process…………………… 5
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility………………………………… 6
Step 2: Prepare the Application Materials………………… 7
Step 3: Apply………………………………………………………… 17
Step 4: Receive an “Application Completed Notification E-mail”…… 18
Step 5: Check Your Results…………………………………… 18
Step 6: Carry Out the Procedures for Enrollment Registration…… 19
4. Appendix…………………………………………………………… 21
5. Contact…………………………………………………………… 23

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1. Basic Overview(1) Date of Entrance
September 22, 2025
(2) Degree Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Economics(3) Year of Entry
The 1st year of undergraduate-level university*The Faculty of Economics does not accept transfer students.
(4) Duration of Study
4 years*Students who have satisfied prescribed conditions may be allowed to graduate in
3.5 years.
(5) Language of Instruction
English(6) Application Schedule
There are three application periods:
Application Period

Announcement of Results

I

10:00 a.m. on October 22, 2024 –
3:00 p.m. on December 3, 2024 (JST)

10:00 a.m. on January 24, 2025 (JST)II

10:00 a.m. on December 4, 2024 –
3:00 p.m. on January 27, 2025 (JST)

10:00 a.m. on February 26, 2025 (JST)III

10:00 a.m. on February 27, 2025 –
3:00 p.m. on April 10, 2025 (JST)

10:00 a.m. on May 26, 2025 (JST)Note:
Applicants who are not successful in one application period can reapply insubsequent application periods.
(7) Admission quota
Approximately 100 students through all three application periods(8) Selection Method
Based solely on an evaluation of submitted materials. No interview is required.
*Applications to the PEARL should be made in English.
(9) Application Method
The application process is to be completed via theonline application system, “The Admissions Office”(hereafter, “TAO”).
https://admissions-office.net/en/portal

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2. Important Notes on Applications(1) Under no circumstances can we accept incomplete applications, late applications,or applications that are not accompanied by full payment of the prescribed
application fee by the corresponding deadline. Furthermore, supplemental
application materials will not be accepted after the end of the application period
except when special permission has been granted. Therefore, you should makesure you have prepared all the required documentation before submitting yourapplication.
(2) Keio University will not notify you of your application status. This includes
notifying you about any parts of the application that are missing or incomplete.
It is your own responsibility to complete your application by the given deadline.
(3) The following measures will be taken in the event that information provided in
the application or for the individual eligibility review is discovered to be incorrect
or fraudulent, regardless of the reason:
A.

While the applicant is in the application or screening process
The applicant will be deemed to be ineligible for the PEARL, and theapplication fee they have paid will not be refunded.

B. After the applicant has been accepted for enrollment
The applicant's acceptance for enrollment will be revoked, and theapplication fee they have paid will not be refunded.
The required academic fees and expenses that have already been paid will
be refunded.
C. After the applicant has enrolled in the PEARL
The student will be expelled from the PEARL, and neither the application
fee nor the required academic fees and expenses paid will be refunded.
(4) Your first, last, and middle names (if any) entered on TAO must exactly match
what is written in your passport. If your name is not written consistently acrossall of your required application documents, make sure to contact the Keio
University Admissions Center by e-mail with an explanation of the discrepancy.
(5) Queries concerning individual eligibility review and the screening results will not
be accepted.
(6) Application materials will not be returned under any circumstances.
(7) If you are an applicant whose status is "expected graduation from high school,"
you are required to graduate from high school by September 21, 2025. If you failto do so, your enrollment will be canceled even if you have been admitted.
(8) If you are an applicant whose status is "expected IB diploma recipient," an IB
diploma must have been awarded to you by September 21, 2025. Where this is
not the case, your enrollment will be canceled even if you have been admitted.
4Keio University Admissions CenterPEARL, Faculty of Economics (September 2025 entry)(9) Unless otherwise noted, all times and dates indicated in the admissions
procedures for the PEARL website as well as TAO are in Japan Standard Time
(JST, UTC+09).
(10) In unforeseen circumstances, the Faculty of Economics may change theschedule for admissions. In principle, Keio University does not bear responsibility
for any inconvenience, cost, or any kind of loss caused to applicants as a resultof this rescheduling. The following university website will be used to provide
information and supplemental communication pertaining to the above, so
applicants are advised to check it regularly:
https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/pearl/index.html

3. Application and Enrollment Process
STEP 1: Check Your Eligibility
Before proceeding with your admissions procedures, check your eligibility for the
PEARL by reading the Eligibility Requirements section (page 6).

STEP 2: Prepare the Application Materials
Check the required materials in the Application Materials section (page 7).

STEP 3: Apply
Complete your application by filling out all the sections, submitting all the requiredmaterials, and paying the application fee, and click “Complete my application”
button on TAO (page 17).

STEP 4: Receive an “Application Completed Notification E-mail”
Receiving this e-mail will confirm that your application has fulfilled all of therequirements for it to be reviewed (page 18).

STEP 5: Check Your Results
Check the screening results on your online application page. To learn your results,
log in to TAO, click “Application list” from the top menu bar, select the appropriate
application, and click the “View my screening results” button (page 18).

STEP 6: Carry Out the Procedures for Enrollment Registration
Complete the procedures for enrollment registration by following the instructions
provided to successful applicants.
*You will be required to send a high school graduation certificate, high school final
transcripts, and an official transcript of grades for the IBDP (if applicable) (page 19).
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Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Applicants who meet one or more of the following requirements may apply to the
PEARL.
(1) Those who, by September 21, 2025, have completed, or are expected to complete,
12 years of formal education in Japanese schools accredited by the Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Not all 12 years haveto be spent at schools in Japan.
(2) Those who have completed, or are expected to complete, 12 years or more offormal education in foreign schools outside Japan by September 21, 2025. Not all
12 years have to be spent at schools overseas.
(3) Those who, by September 21, 2025, have completed, or are expected to complete,
12 years or more of formal education at schools for international students inJapan accredited by an international accrediting organization (WASC, CIS, ACSI,NEASC, Cognia, or COBIS), or foreign schools in Japan accredited by MEXT to beequivalent to a high school outside of Japan. Not all 12 years have to be spent at
those schools.
(4) [For those who do not satisfy the above requirements (1), (2), or (3)] Those who
possess, or are expected to possess, an International Baccalaureate, Abitur,
Baccalaureate, GCE A level, International A level, or European Baccalaureate by
September 21, 2025. Note that it is still mandatory for all applicants to submit
their IBDP, SAT, or ACT scores. Abitur, Baccalaureate, GCE A level, International
A level, European Baccalaureate, etc., are not accepted as the standardized testscores required for applying. For details on the standardized tests, please refer topage 9.
(5) Those who have passed an examination demonstrating academic ability
equivalent to 12 years of formal education, such as the GED (General Educational
Development) test or another high school equivalency exam (Upper Secondary
School Equivalency Examination [高等学校卒業程度認定試験]), and will be 18 yearsof age or above by September 21, 2025.
(6) Those who have been recognized individually by Keio University as having
qualifications equivalent to (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) above, and will be 18 years ofage or above by September 21, 2025.
*Your age does not affect your eligibility status to apply to the PEARL, provided you
meet the requirements (1), (2), (3), or (4).
**If you have completed, or are expected to complete, a 12-year (or more) school
curriculum in less than 12 years because of appropriate reasons (e.g., skipping
grades or early graduation), you will be regarded as having met the requirements(1), (2), or (3).
6Keio University Admissions CenterPEARL, Faculty of Economics (September 2025 entry)***If you wish to be considered under requirement (6), you should contact theAdmissions Center at least one month before the start of the application period
in order to confirm details such as required documents and the application
period for individual screening. Keio University will then determine whether you
are eligible to apply under item (6).
Notes
・Applying for the PEARL does not affect an individual's eligibility status to apply
for other entry exams (General Entrance Examination [一般選抜], Admissions
for Returnee Students [帰国生入試], and Admissions for International Students[留学生入試]) offered by the Faculty of Economics.

・ Individuals who have applied for other entry exams (General Entrance
Examination [一般選抜], Admissions for Returnee Students [帰国生入試], orAdmissions for International Students [留学生入試]) offered by the Faculty of
Economics can still apply to the PEARL provided they meet the eligibility
requirements.

Step 2: Prepare the Application Materials
Below is a list of materials that all applicants are required to submit. Only
application materials received during each of the specified application periods will
be accepted for screening.
Upon reviewing your application materials, the Admissions Center may contact you
to clarify information in your application. Make sure to check your e-mail frequently.

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Item

How to submit
Who may submit
Format
How to submit Format
Who may submit

Item(1) Academic Background and Brief Self Introduction
Online－(1) Academic Background and Brief Self Introduction
OnlineElectronic
Final－
Official
Electronic
Score Report
Final
Official
Score
Score Report
Predicted
OnlinePDF
Score
Predicted
OnlineScore Input－
IB
Score Input
IB
Proof of Order（*）
OnlinePDF
Proof of Order（*）
Online(2) StandardizedStandardized
PDF
Copy of your score report（*）
Test (2)Scores
Copy of your score report（*）
Test Scores
Electronic
Official Score－
Electronic
Score Report
Official Score
SAT
Score Report
SAT Input
/
Score
－
/
Score Input
ACT Proof
OnlineOrder
PDF
ACTof Proof
Onlineof OrderCopy of your score report
PDF
Copy of your score reportElectronic
Official Score－
Electronic
Score Report
Official
Score(3) TOEFL iBT ® and/or
Score Report(3)Academic
TOEFL iBT ® and/or
Score Input－
IELTS
Score Input
Module IELTS
ScoresAcademic Proof of Order
PDF
OnlineModule Scores
Proof of Order
OnlineCopy of your score report
PDF
Copy of your score report(4) Written Statement of the Applicant's Academic andOnline－(4) Goals
Written Statement of the Applicant's Academic
andFutureOnlineFuture Goals(5) Two-minute Video
Onlinemp4(5) Two-minute Video
Online(6) Letter(s) of Reference(6) Letter(s) of Reference

OnlineOnline(7) High School Graduation Certificate (or a document
Online(7) High
Schoolgraduation)
Graduation Certificate (or a document
certifying
expected
Onlinecertifying expected graduation)(8) High School Academic Transcripts
Online(8) High School Academic Transcripts
Online(9) Document Confirming Applicant's Identity
Online(9) Document Confirming Applicant's Identity
Online(10) Applicant’s Photo
Online(10) Applicant’s Photo
Online(11) Other optional materials
Online(11) Other optional materials
Online

PDF

PDF
PDF
PDF
JPEG
PDF

－

ApplicantApplicantTesting agency
Testing agency
High school
PDF
High school

－

－
PDF

ApplicantApplicant

PDF
－
－
PDF
PDF
－
－
PDF

Testing agency
Testing agency
ApplicantApplicantTesting agency
Testing agency
ApplicantApplicant

PDF－

ApplicantApplicantApplicantApplicantWriter whose eWriteriswhose email address
mail address is
PDF registered byregistered by
the applicant
the applicant
High school
PDF
High school
mp4

High school
High school
Applicant
PDF
ApplicantApplicant
JPEG
ApplicantApplicant
PDF
Applicant
PDF（*）IB diploma holder only（*）IB diploma holder only

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Keio University Admissions CenterPEARL, Faculty of Economics (September 2025 entry)【Notes for applicants who reapply】
If you apply multiple times, you will be required to submit all items online eachtime. Only the following documents are reusable for the same year of entry:- Letter of reference(s)- Documents uploaded by your high school only if they have not changed since
the last submission*To have the documents above reused, check the “Reuse the document
submitted for a previous application” box when you register yourwriter/uploader.
- IB, SAT, ACT, TOEFL®, or IELTS scores sent from the testing agency*If you wish to reuse the same scores as the ones submitted for a previous
application, they do not need to be resent by the testing agency. Note,however, that even if you reuse the scores, the proof of order as well as the
copy of your score report must be submitted each time an application is made.
For details on how the test scores should be submitted, please see (2) below.

(1) Academic Background and Brief Self Introduction (in English)
・ You must complete the designated form on TAO with your academic background(in chronological order, from elementary school to the present) and brief self
introduction (including your achievements, experiences, hobbies, skills, interests,
etc).
・ The length of the brief self introduction should be up to 250 words.

(2) Standardized Test Scores
・

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・
・
・
・
・

All applicants are required to submit one (or more) of the following:a. International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma final scores or predicted grades
b. SAT scoresc. ACT scoresNo other test scores, qualifications, diplomas, or certificates are accepted in lieu
of IB, SAT, or ACT scores.
There are no "cut-off" IB, SAT, or ACT scores.
Superscoring is not accepted.
Only the scores obtained on or after October 1, 2022 will be accepted forscreening.
New scores will not be accepted after the application deadline.
There are no subject or subject level requirements for IB scores/grades. Your
IB scores/grades are acceptable as long as you are an IB Diploma candidate oran IB Diploma holder.
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・ Those who take the IBDP examination in November 2024 may submit IB
predicted grades for application period I but not for application periods II and
III. Those who take the IBDP examination in May 2025 may submit IB predictedgrades for all three application periods.
・ Scores of both the paper-and-pencil SAT and the digital SAT are equally valid.
・ The optional writing component of the ACT test is NOT required.
How should the scores be submitted?
< IB predicted grades >You must do both of the following:
1. Input your scores on TAO.
2. Request an original document indicating your latest IB predicted grades to besubmitted by your high school.
・ First, you need to register an e-mail address of a person who is able tosubmit the grades (hereafter, “the uploader”) on TAO. We strongly
recommend that you allow plenty of time before the deadline to do so.
・ After registering the e-mail address, an e-mail with a link to access TAO
will be sent to the uploader.
・ The uploader submits the grades on TAO as a PDF file by following the onscreen instructions.
< IB final scores, SAT scores, or ACT scores >Your official test scores must be transmitted electronically(*1) from thetesting agency(*2) to Keio University, and must reach us no later than theapplication deadline. In order to allow time for official test scores to reach
us before the deadline, you should order your scores to be transmitted as
early as possible, as it can take several weeks for the testing agency to send
the official test scores.
If official test scores do not reach Keio University before the application
deadline (even if you ordered your scores to arrive in advance) screening
may proceed based on 3 and 4 below (a screenshot and the scores
downloaded by the applicant). We will, however, check those scores against
the scores provided by the testing agency for accuracy once they reach us,
and if any incorrect or fraudulent information is discovered, the application
will be treated according to paragraph 3 of the Important Notes on
Applications section (page 4).
If your official test scores do not reach us before the application deadline,
you will receive a “Score Not Received Notification E-mail” within ten days
after the application deadline. Note that we will not be able to respond toqueries concerning receipt of your official test scores.
*1 Paper copies of official test scores are not acceptable.
*2 The testing agency refers to the IB for IB final scores, the CB for SAT
scores, the ACT for ACT scores.
You must do all four of the following:
1. Input your scores on TAO.
2. Have the testing agency transmit the official transcript of grades for the IBDP,
the SAT Official Score Report, or the ACT College Report directly to the Keio
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3.

4.

University Admissions Center. Make a request for IB score transmitting to Keio
University by placing a request through rrs.ibo.org. Keio University's
institution code for SAT is 0773 and for ACT is 7048.
Submit a screenshot of the testing agency's website or an e-mail from thetesting agency which clearly shows that you have arranged to have your IB,
SAT, or ACT scores transmitted directly by the testing agency to the Keio
University Admissions Center. It must be uploaded on TAO as a PDF file.
Submit your IB, SAT, or ACT scores downloaded from the testing agency's
website. They must be uploaded on TAO as a PDF file.

(3) TOEFL iBT ® and/or IELTS Academic Module Scores
・
・
・
・
・
・
・

All applicants, including native English speakers, are required to submit TOEFL
iBT® and/or IELTS Academic Module Scores.
There are no "cut-off" TOEFL® or IELTS scores.
Only the scores obtained on or after October 1, 2022 will be accepted forscreening.
New scores will not be accepted after the application deadline.
Results of TOEFL iBT® Home Edition, IELTS Online, and IELTS Indicator are
NOT accepted.
Superscores, including TOEFL "MyBest™ scores", are not accepted.
IELTS One Skill Retake is not accepted.

How should the scores be submitted?
Your official test scores must be transmitted electronically(*1) from thetesting agency(*2) to Keio University, and must reach us no later than theapplication deadline. In order to allow time for official test scores to reach
us before the deadline, you should order your scores to be transmitted as
early as possible, as it can take several weeks for the testing agency to send
the official test scores.
If official test scores do not reach Keio University before the application
deadline (even if you ordered your scores to arrive in advance) screening
may proceed based on 3 and 4 below (a screenshot and the scores
downloaded by the applicant). We will, however, check those scores against
the scores provided by the testing agency for accuracy once they reach us,
and if any incorrect or fraudulent information is discovered, the application
will be treated according to paragraph 3 of the Important Notes on
Applications section (page 4).
If your official test scores do not reach us before the application deadline,
you will receive a “Score Not Received Notification E-mail” within ten days
after the application deadline. Note that we will not be able to respond toqueries concerning receipt of your official test scores.
*1 Paper copies of official test scores are not acceptable.
*2 The testing agency refers to the ETS for TOEFL® scores, British Council
and IDP for IELTS scores.

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You must do all four of the following:
1. Input your scores on TAO.
2. Have the testing agency transmit the official scores directly to the Keio
University Admissions Center. Keio University's institution code for TOEFL® is
0773. IELTS does not use institution codes. If you need institutional
information to make a request for IELTS score transmitting to Keio University,
use the information found in the Contact section (page 23).
3. Submit a screenshot of the testing agency's website or an e-mail from the testing
agency which clearly shows that you have arranged to have your TOEFL® or
IELTS scores transmitted directly by the testing agency to the Keio University
Admissions Center. It must be uploaded on TAO as a PDF file.
4. Submit your TOEFL® or IELTS scores downloaded or captured from the testing
agency's website. They must be uploaded on TAO as a PDF file.

(4) Written Statement of the Applicant’s Academic and Future Goals (in English)
・ In the designated form on TAO, explain why you are applying to PEARL in
relation to your academic and future goals.
・ Be sure to put your name and a title in the specified boxes.
・ The limit is 1,000 words excluding your name and the title.

(5) Two-minute Video (in English)
Prepare and upload a video in which you talk to the camera for no longer than two
minutes.
We would like you to talk simply about three things as per below. The video does
not need to be elaborately produced. This is an alternative to an interview.
The video should contain the following three components:(a) a brief self-introduction;(b) the main points of your “Written Statement of the Applicant's Academic andFuture Goals”; and(c) a few comments on a current economic issue of your choice.
The time allocated to each component is up to you.
Notes:・ Make sure your face is clearly visible on the screen
throughout your speech. The background should not be
distracting. See the image to the right as an example.
・ The video must be saved in .mp4 format.
・ The video file must be 50 MB or less. Files any larger
cannot be uploaded. Be careful if you use an iPhone torecord your video as its default setting produces an
MOV file whose size likely exceeds 50MB.
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・ It is your responsibility to ensure the video can be played and its audio can beheard before uploading it onto TAO.
・ The video file name should be as follows: your application ID number (6digit)_your full name (e.g. 555555_KeioTaro)・ Videos will not be evaluated for production quality.
・ If it is discovered that any portion of the video misleads viewers as to theauthenticity of who is speaking and/or appearing, applicants shall be treated inaccordance with Item (3) of “Important Notes on Applications” (See page 4 of thisApplication Guidebook). This includes, but is not limited to, overlaying anothervoice on the video.

(6) Letter(s) of Reference (in English or Japanese)
Who should write the letter?
・Anyone who is able to evaluate you objectively, excluding parents, grandparents,
aunts and uncles, spouses, siblings, and children/grandchildren.
・ We recommend that at least one of the letters of reference be written by ateacher/counsellor at the school you last attended.
How many letters are required?
・At least one Letter of Reference is required. If you wish to submit more than one,up to three Letters of Reference will be accepted.
How should I submit the letter?
・First, you need to register an e-mail address of a person who is able to submit aletter of reference for you (hereafter, “the writer”) on TAO. We strongly recommendthat you allow plenty of time before the deadline to do so.
・After registering the e-mail address, an e-mail with a link to access TAO will besent to the writer.
・The writer submits the letter on TAO as a PDF file by following the on-screen
instructions.
*Letters of Reference submitted by any other means will not be accepted forscreening.
What needs to be included in the letter?
・It is solely up to the writer to decide what to write.
・The writer's name and affiliation/position must be indicated in the letter. Lettersof reference without these details are not accepted.

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School Graduation Certificate (or a document certifying your expectedgraduation, in English or Japanese)
Who should submit the certificate?
・The certificate must be submitted on TAO by the school issuing it.
・In cases your school is unable to submit the certificate on TAO due to unavoidable
circumstances, you must contact the Admissions Center by e-mail in advance.
How should the certificate be submitted?
・First, you need to register an e-mail address of a person who is able to submit thecertificate (hereafter, “the uploader”) on TAO. We strongly recommend that you
allow plenty of time before the deadline to do so.
・After registering the e-mail address, an e-mail with a link to access TAO will besent to the uploader.
・The uploader should submit the certificate on TAO as a PDF file by following theon-screen instructions.
What kinds of certificates are accepted?
・The digital version of the original or a certified true copy. A certified true copy
is a photocopy of an original document that has been stamped or endorsed by theissuing school. Digital versions of uncertified true copies are not accepted.
What needs to be included in the certificate?
・Your full name・Your date of birth・Your date of graduation or expected graduation
・The date of issuance (the date of issuance for a certificate of expected graduation
should be after September 1, 2024.)
・You may use the “Template of Certificate of Graduation, Expected Graduation”
downloadable from the link below.
https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/pearl/graduation.pdf
Notes for those who have graduated or are expected to graduate from aJapanese high school
・Be sure to submit an Official School Report (調査書) instead of a high school
graduation certificate or a document certifying your expected graduation.
Notes for those who have skipped (or will skip) grades or graduated (or will
graduate) early・Please submit an official document issued from your high school explaining how
you skipped grades or graduated early, or have the explanation included in thegraduation certificate.
Notes for those whose certificate is written in languages other than English or
Japanese・An English translation that is certified by an embassy, consulate, translation
service provider, or the candidate’s high school must be attached to the relevant
document.
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Notes for those applying under eligibility requirement (4) (page 6)・You must request an International Baccalaureate diploma (*), an Abitur diploma,a Baccalaureate diploma, a GCE A Level certificate, an International A Levelcertificate, or an European Baccalaureate diploma be submitted via thedesignated field on TAO by your high school.
* If you submit IBDP final scores/predicted grades as the standardized test scores,
your IB Diploma does not need to be submitted in this field.
・Also ensure that you fill out the prescribed form, which you will find on TAO.
・ If your school is unable to submit the diploma/certificate on TAO due tounavoidable circumstances, you should contact the Admissions Center by e-mailat the earliest opportunity.
Notes for those applying under eligibility requirement (5) (page 6)・You must request a diploma showing that you are eligible to apply under eligibility
requirement (5) be sent electronically to the Keio University Admissions Center
before the deadline.
・Also ensure that you fill out the prescribed form, which you will find on TAO.
・In cases where you are unable to have the diploma sent electronically to the Keio
University Admissions Center due to unavoidable circumstances, you should
contact the Admissions Center by e-mail at the earliest opportunity.

(8) High School Academic Transcripts (in English or Japanese)
Who should submit the transcript?
・The transcript must be submitted on TAO by the school issuing it.
・In cases your school is unable to submit the transcript on TAO due to unavoidable
circumstances, you must contact the Admissions Center by e-mail in advance.
How should the transcript be submitted?
・First, you need to register an e-mail address of a person who is able to submit thetranscript (hereafter, “the uploader”) on TAO. We strongly recommend that you
allow plenty of time before the deadline to do so.
・After registering the e-mail address, an e-mail with a link to access TAO will besent to the uploader.
・The uploader should submit the transcript on TAO as a PDF file by following theon-screen instructions.
What kinds of transcripts are accepted?
・The digital version of the original or a certified true copy. A certified true copy isa photocopy of an original document that has been stamped or endorsed by theissuing school. Digital versions of uncertified true copies are not accepted.
What needs to be included in the transcript?
・Your full name・Your date of birth・The date of issuance・If you are a high school graduate, all coursework completed throughout highschool・If you are a high school student, coursework through the most recently completed
school term
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Notes for those who have attended more than one high school・An official transcript issued by each high school will be required only if the gradesfrom the earlier school(s) do not appear on your final transcript.
Notes for those who have graduated or are expected to graduate from aJapanese high school
・Be sure to submit an Official School Report (調査書) instead of a high schoolacademic transcript.
Notes for those whose transcript is written in languages other than English or
Japanese・An English translation that is certified by an embassy, consulate, translation
service provider, or the candidate’s high school must be attached to the relevant
document.
Notes for those applying under eligibility requirement (5) (page 6)・You must request a transcript showing your scores earned in a high school
graduation equivalency examination you took be sent electronically to the Keio
University Admissions Center before the deadline.
・Also ensure that you fill out the prescribed form, which you will find on TAO.
・In cases where you are unable to have the transcript sent electronically to the
Keio University Admissions Center due to unavoidable circumstances, you should
contact the Admissions Center by e-mail at the earliest opportunity.

(9) A copy of your passport photo page・ Upload a copy of your passport photo page on TAO as a PDF file.
・ If you are a citizen of more than one country, please upload copies of all yourpassports. You must merge them into one file when uploading it on TAO.
・ If it is not possible to submit a copy of your passport, a copy of an identification
card/document such as a driving license or residence card will also be accepted.
*This alternate identification card must show your name, date of birth,
nationality, and sex. If it is written in languages other than English, be sure toattach an English translation to it.

(10) Applicant’s Photo
・ The photo of the applicant must be a full-face view with no hat or headgear(unless worn for religious purposes), have a plain background, and have beentaken within three months prior to submission. It can be in black-and-white orcolor. The file must be in JPEG format.

(11) Any‌other materials (Optional)
・ Upload them on TAO as a PDF file. The total size of the PDF file must be nolarger than 20MB.
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Step 3: Apply
1. Create an account on TAO. Make sure that your language setting is English.
2. Access the link below, click on “Keio University” -> “Faculty of Economics”-> “PEARL”, then start filling in the application.
https://admissions-office.net/en/portal
3. Fill out all the fields, submit all the required materials, and pay the application
fee on TAO following the onscreen instructions.
4. Complete your application by clicking the “Complete my application”
button. Make sure to confirm that your application status has changed to“Application Completed”.

Click
Click
“Complete my application”
buttonbuttonConfirm your application status
Confirm your application status
has changed to“Application Completed”“Application Completed”

Applicants are required to pay an application fee of JPY 35,000 through TAO by
credit card. Be sure to follow the onscreen instructions, and make the payment
before you submit your application. The periods for making this payment are as
follows:
Applicants are required to pay an application fee of JPY 35,000 through TAO by
credit card. Be sure to follow the onscreen instructions, and make the payment
before you submit your application. The periods for making this payment are as
follows:
Application
PeriodPeriods for making paymentI

10:00 a.m. on October 22, 2024 – 3:00 p.m. on December 3, 2024 (JST)II

10:00 a.m. on December 4, 2024 – 3:00 p.m. on January 27, 2025 (JST)III

10:00 a.m. on February 27, 2025 – 3:00 p.m. on April 10, 2025 (JST)*An administrative fee is required in addition to the application fee.

Notes
・ Refund of application fee- A refund of the application fee is not possible under any circumstances.
・ Carryover of application fee- Applicants who re-apply during subsequent application periods are required
to pay the application fee of JPY 35,000 each time they apply.
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The application fee you have paid will only be carried over to the subsequent
application periods in the same year if you do not receive the “Application
Completed Notification E-mail.” (Namely your application was not processed
because you did not complete all parts of the application. See theApplication Completed Notification E-mail section below.)
Examples:- When you reapply during application period II, as you were not successful
in application period I. -> You need to pay the application fee of JPY 35,000
again (i.e., the application fee you have paid cannot be carried over).
- When you reapply during application period II, as your application was
not processed due to the required application procedures in application
period I being incomplete. -> You do not need to pay the application fee of
JPY 35,000 (i.e., the application fee you have paid can be carried over).

Step 4: Receive an “Application Completed Notification E-mail”
Once your application has fulfilled all of the requirements for it to be reviewed, youwill receive an “Application Completed Notification E-mail” two weeks prior to thedate of the announcement of results. If you do not receive this e-mail, eventhough you satisfactorily completed your application, please contact the Admissions
Center.

Step 5: Check Your Results
Screening results will be announced on TAO from 10:00 a.m. (JST) on the date of
the announcement of results. Log in to TAO, click “Application list” from the top
menu bar, select the appropriate application, and click the “View my screening
results” button to confirm the results.
The university will not provide any information regarding results by any othermeans, including phone, fax, or e-mail. Queries concerning screening results will
not be accepted.

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Step 6: Carry Out the Procedures for Enrollment Registration
Enrollment registration will be completed upon performing the following 3
procedures during the designated periods. Detailed instructions for enrollment
registration will be available for successful applicants on TAO upon theannouncement of results.

STEP 1: Pay the required academic fees and expenses
STEP 2: Complete enrollment registration on the online enrollment system
STEP 3: Send high school graduation certificate (mandatory), high school
final transcripts (mandatory) and/or official transcript of grades for the
IBDP (if applicable).

Schedule

Enrollment Procedures
Application
PeriodSTEP 1
Payment of
academic fees

I

January 24 –February 12, 2025

II

February 26 –March 21, 2025

III

May 26 –June 20, 2025

STEP 2

STEP 3Completion of
online enrollment
registration

Submission of
documents

May 26 –June 20, 2025

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Academic Fees
Academic fees and other expenses to be paid by September 2025 enrollees in the
PEARL at the time of enrollment registration have yet to be finalized. They will befinalized in late November 2024. For your reference, the following table shows thefees for September 2024 enrollees.
Admission fee

200,000 JPY

Academic fees and expenses
for fall semester

603,725 JPY

Total

803,725 JPY

Notes
・ The admission fee is a one-time fee (paid at the time of enrollment).
・ The annual academic fees and expenses (for 2 semesters) for the PEARL in AY
2024 is 1,207,350 JPY.
・ As a rule, fees cannot be refunded. Nevertheless, academic fees (with the
exception of admission fees) may be returned in cases where a student applies
to withdraw from the university in line with the procedure prescribed by theuniversity.

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4. Appendix
Admissions Statistics
September 2022 entry
Application
PeriodI
II
III

Number of Applicants
Total

Male:
Female223
188
96

99 : 124
108 : 80
58 : 38

Japanese:
Other
Nationalities
120 : 103
81 : 107
39 : 57

Number of Successful Applicants
Total

Male:
Female10465
31

48 : 56
40 : 25
21 : 10

Japanese:
Other
Nationalities
58 : 46
26 : 39
7 : 24September 2023 entry
Application
PeriodI
II
III

Number of Applicants
Total

Male:
Female

231
179
129

121 : 110
92 : 87
74 : 55

Japanese:
Other
Nationalities
138 : 93
96 : 83
59 : 70

Number of Successful Applicants
Total

Male:
Female104
53
34

52 : 52
27 : 26
20 : 14

Japanese:
Other
Nationalities
62 : 42
21 : 32
12 : 22

September 2024 entry
Application
PeriodI
II
III

Number of Applicants
Total

Male:
Female

270
226
142

132 : 138
118 : 108
89 : 53

Japanese:
Other
Nationalities
161 : 109
100 : 126
56 : 86

Number of Successful Applicants
Total

Male:
Female105
54
35

52 : 53
25 : 29
23 : 12

Japanese:
Other
Nationalities
53 : 52
26 : 28
10 : 25

Admission Policy
The Faculty of Economics at Keio University looks for applicants who are:・strongly motivated to get actively involved in society; and・eager to develop their own intellect to maintain a comprehensive grasp of aconstantly changing world.
We aim to turn out graduates who are:・capable of rigorous analysis based on a solid academic foundation;・equipped with a good sense of balance; and・respectful of various perspectives.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who will go on to play leadingroles in society.
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Management of Personal Information at Keio University
At Keio University, personal information is managed safely and appropriately incompliance with the university’s “Basic Policy Concerning Protection of Personal
Information” and “Rules to Protect Personal Information.”
Personal information provided when making an application, completing admissions
procedures, and issuing notifications following graduation, including names,
addresses, and other details, will be used at each department of Keio University for1) processing applications for, and conducting of, entrance examinations, as well as
announcements of final results; 2) admission procedures; 3) administration,correspondence, and procedures relating to academic affairs, including academic
activities to which the student contributes; 4) administration, correspondence, andprocedures relating to general student life; 5) administration, correspondence, andprocedures relating to the use of university facilities and equipment; 6)communications for soliciting donations, notification regarding school bonds, andinviting recipients to join the Keio Iji-kai (Support Group) or apply for the Keio Card;
7) sending documents to students and guarantors and other communications; and
8) dispatching documents related to the Mita-kai (alumni association); and anyother matters accompanying these tasks. Additionally, the data of personal
information that has been statistically processed so that individuals cannot be
identified will be used as survey and research material for the selection of entrants
to the university.
Specific duties will be undertaken by contractors commissioned by Keio University(hereinafter “commissioned contractors”) to perform the tasks outlined above. Whenoutsourcing tasks, all or part of the personal information provided by applicants
may be shared with commissioned contractors to the extent that it is necessary to
carry out their duties. Keio University may also share personal information following
graduation, within the extent that this is required for procedures and screenings,
upon request from the Mita-kai (Alumni Associations), as part of its support for the
Mita-kai’s activities.
Exceptions may be made to share personal information with third parties in cases
where there is a legal obligation to disclose information, or when it is deemednecessary to protect the life, physical wellbeing, property, or other rights andinterests of the student or a third party and it is not possible to obtain the consent
of the student in question. Keio University will not provide personal information toa third party in any circumstances other than those described above.
Note however, that a student’s academic transcript will be provided to theirguarantor. Keio University provides the guarantor with the student's academictranscript solely to ensure that the guarantor has an understanding of the student's
academic progress, with due respect to the autonomy of each student.
You will hereby be deemed to be in agreement with the above matters, inundertaking all procedures. Please read and consider these factors thoroughly
before consenting.
＊Keio University Privacy Policy
https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/privacy-policy/
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Security Export Controls
To ensure that the content of education and research for international students
does not interfere with the maintenance of international peace and security, Keio
University maintains security export controls based on the Foreign Exchange andForeign Trade Act. Under these controls, the university confirms in advance whether
the permission of the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry is required before
exporting/transferring goods and technologies outside Japan, or before providing
international students and researchers in Japan with access to those technologies.
As a result, some students may not be able to participate in academic or research
activities as desired.
*For details on security export controls, please refer to the website of the Ministryof Economy, Trade and Industry:
https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/anpo/englishpage.html
Special Measures for Applicants in Areas Hit by Large-scale Natural Disasters
In order to reduce the financial burden on applicants who live in areas affected bylarge-scale natural disasters (designated by the Japanese Government as a
“Disaster of Extreme Severity”), Keio University may take special measures inaccordance with the situation in the affected areas. Please check for further details
on applications and procedures (only available in Japanese) under the information
for undergraduate admissions on the Keio University Admissions Center website:
https://www.keio.ac.jp/ja/admissions/Applicants with Disabilities
If you have a disability and need special provisions for admissions procedures andenrollment, please contact the Admissions Center at least one month before thestart of the application period.
Keio University Education Promotion Funds (Donation) and Keio
University Bonds (School Bonds)
Gift giving is an effective way to participate in further enriching the educational
environment at Keio. Detailed information (Japanese language only) will be sent tothose who have completed the enrollment process.
Keio University Education Promotion Funds (Donation)
30,000 JPY per unit
Making donations of two units or more per year would be greatly appreciated.
Keio University Bonds (School Bonds)
100,000 JPY per unit
Applying three or more units would be greatly appreciated.
The total amount applied for bonds will be reimbursed at the time of graduationfrom the university, completion of the graduate course, or when leaving Keio.

5. Contact
PEARL Team, Admissions Center, Keio University
2-15-45, Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8345, Japan
Tel. +81-3-5427-1611
pearl_admissions@info.keio.ac.jp
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