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Kansai Gaidai University
Hirakata City, Japan
(pop. 406,000)
Student Enrollment: 13,000
Language of instruction: English
www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/
Course Information
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange: Semester only
ISEP-Exchange for International students; chance of placement is limited.
ISEP-Exchange for US students; chance of placement is limited.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement is generally Limited for US and I-to-I students.
Exchange space typically fills during the February placement round; students should apply for spring semester programs by February 1.
Courses
The Asian Studies Program is divided into two parts: a rigorous Japanese language program offered in the morning (spoken Japanese, reading and writing Japanese) and a wide variety of courses in business, humanities, and social sciences offered in the afternoon. Since all courses, with the exception of those concentrating on the Japanese language, are conducted in English, the program accommodates even those students with little previous Japanese language training who wish to pursue their areas of interest.
Courses taught in English
All courses except Japanese language are conducted in English.
Special Academic Conditions
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
One semester placements only.
Language Notes
- Japanese language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the semester for all levels
- A Japanese language placement test is given upon arrival.
- Students applying for Kansai Gaidai must submit a Language Proficiency Report, even if no Japanese has been taken.
Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Program Dates
Semester placements only. Semester 1: late August to December; Semester 2: late January to May.
Housing and Meals
Dormitories (full kitchen facilities are available in all dormitories) or a Japanese family homestay program is available. A cash stipend is provided to cover meal expenses. No married or family student housing is available.
Profile
Kansai Gaidai University was originally established in 1945 as a small, private language school. Today, the school prospers as a private, nonprofit institution with 13,000 students. Kansai Gaidai provides excellent educational programs to its students with a special focus on international education. The university annually welcomes more than 500 international students to the Asian Studies Program.
Location
The two campuses of Kansai Gaidai (Nakamiya and Hotani) are located in Hirakata city in Osaka prefecture, the second largest business metropolis in Japan (after Tokyo). Hirakata is located between the famous former capitals of Kyoto and Nara, both of which abound in ancient temples and sites of historical and cultural importance. Downtown Osaka and Kyoto can be reached in approximately one hour by train.
Photo Gallery from Kansai Gaidai University.
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