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Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
Japan
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
All fields
Languages
  • English: level not specifiedRequiredAccepted certificates: TOEFL iBT 5.0 (new 1-6 band scale) / 100 (old 0-120 scale)
Other conditions
  • You must be enrolled in, or have been admitted to, one of the three graduate schools: the Graduate School of Economics, the Graduate School of Business and Commerce or the Graduate School of Media Design.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: If you wish to apply for the CEMS MIM Programme but are not enrolled in any of these graduate schools, please follow the Master's program application guidelines provided by the respective graduate schools. You will be eligible to apply for the CEMS MIM Programme after you are enrolled in or have been admitted for entry into one of the three graduate schools.
  • If you wish to apply for HEC Paris (France), students who have previously studied within the French education system are not eligible for the CEMS exchange at HEC Paris.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: For students who wish to apply for HEC Paris (France): Please note that students who have previously studied within the French education system are not eligible to participate in the CEMS exchange program at HEC Paris.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

At your expense
Housing, plane ticket, insurance and visa fees

Dates

Applications close
18 September 2026Applicants to the Graduate School of Economics (1st application period)
Other deadlines
  • 9 October 2026Applicants to the Graduate School of Business and Commerce (1st application period)
  • 4 November 2026Applicants to the Graduate School of Media Design (1st application period)
Results announced
CEMS Final Interview Result: December 16, 2026

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Enrol in, or be admitted to, one of the three Keio graduate schools: the Graduate School of Economics, the Graduate School of Business and Commerce or the Graduate School of Media Design
    With whom
    You
  2. Step 2: Register on cems.orgTo do at the same time as: step 3
    With whom
    You
    By when
    Until the last day of the application period
  3. Step 3: Submit your application following the Application GuidelineTo do at the same time as: step 2
    With whom
    You
    By when
    Within the application period of your graduate school (18 September, 9 October or 4 November 2026)
  4. Step 4: Attend the interview at your graduate school
    With whom
    Your graduate school
  5. Step 5: Attend the CEMS Final Interview if you passed the internal screening of your graduate school
    With whom
    CEMS interview panel
  6. Step 6: Take part in the pre-departure orientation meeting
    With whom
    Keio CEMS office and partner universities

Where to apply

Keio University (opens in a new tab) · CEMS Master's in International Management (MIM)

Official title (in English): CEMS Master's in International Management (MIM) Program

Edition 2027/2028 · Verified on 1 November 2026

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Official website of Keio University: ic.keio.ac.jp

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