Program Overview
The Media Design at Keio University International Center is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Media Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Japan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- -Introductory subjects (requisite): Total of 10 credits
- -Theory/Strategy subjects: Total of 10 credits or more (from more than 3 tracks)
- -Project subject : 2 credits from Introductory Project and 6 credits from Real Project, Business Project, International Project 1, or International Project 2
- -Independent research subjects for Master in Media Design: 2 credits
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Qualification of Applicants
Applicants are required to fulfill at least one of the following requirements. Please note that preliminary entrance qualification review (refer to 2.2 Preliminary Entrance Qualification Review) will be necessary for applicants qualifying for admission under 2), 4), or 5).
1. Graduated from a university or expected to graduate before enrolling at Keio University
2. Spent three years or more at a university by the time of enrollment to Graduate School of Media Design, achieved outstanding academic results exceeding the requirement set by the Graduate School of Media Design, and applicant who is not applicable to condition 1 above.
3. Completed or expects to complete sixteen years of school education outside Japan
4. Completed or expects to complete fifteen years of school education outside Japan, and achieved outstanding academic results in the university credits stipulated by the Graduate School of Media Design, or is otherwise deemed qualified by the Graduate School of Media Design
5. Acknowledged by the Graduate School of Media Design to have academic skills equivalent to those of university graduates who is 22 years old or over.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Keio University International Center directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Keio University International Center
Keio University International Center
Tokyo, Japan
The Keio University International Center (founded in 1964) serves as the primary hub for coordinating international programs and supporting global engagement at Keio University. It manages student...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
