Keio Media Design, how hard?

[r4nd0m]

Hi I'm about to graduate from my current study soon. And now I'm thinking of getting a Master's Degree in Japan. I'll be studying language for a year in Kyoto first and apply from there and see how it goes. I'm thinking of going to Keio's Media Design since they offer a degree in English as well. So, question is: How hard is it to get accepted in KMD? And since I mostly self-taught designs (photoshops, flash, etc) do you think it will be a problem? Last, are there any scholarship where you could apply in Japan? Thankies

 

[kraystone]

I don't think it's that difficult if your English is proficient and have the necessary related bachelor degree and at least a bit of work experience.
I know of two Singaporeans that went in and graduated already under the global 30 program I think.
However my cousin is still stuck with their phd program for more than 3 years because they emphasise on plan + execution.
You can try MEXT, good luck!

 

[r4nd0m]

Thanks for the reply Well, guess that could be a bit of problem since my Bachelor degree is not related to anything lol. Btw, MEXT scholarships needs work experiences for the master's degree don't they?

 

[kraystone]

I'm not sure, it depends on your country's decision makers?
Or you can try to email KMD to ask about it, maybe your bachelor could be somehow useful?

Those that I know who went into masters in media or graphics that got mext have a few years of working experience, but this doesn't represent everyone. Maybe you can ask in the MEXT thread here ^^