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Kansai Gaidai UniversityÌýExchange ÌýProgram
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Program Details
³¢´Ç³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô(²õ)Ìý | Hirakata, Japan |
Term Ìý | Fall Semester, Spring Semester |
Credit Ìý |
Art, Asian Studies, Business, Japanese, Management, Marketing, Political Science, Religious Studies, Women’s Studies |
Classes HeldÌý | On-site |
Housing Ìý | Residence Hall, Homestay |
Passport | RequiredÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý |
Program Eligibility
GPA | 3.0 |
Grad credit | Not available |
Non-°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Ìý | No |
Pre-requiste | No previous proficiency required |
Student Year | Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
About Program
General:ÌýStudy at Kansai Gaidai University, located in the city of Hirakata (population 405,000),Ìýmidway between Osaka, Japan’s second largest industrial metropolis, and Kyoto, Japan’sÌýancient capital.
Semester Programs:ÌýStudents can participate in a semester or academic year exchange at Kansai Gaidai where they will have oppor tunities to take coursework in English in a variety of disciplines. Students are encouraged to take Japanese language courses and can choose to focus solely on Japanese language during their time abroad.
Housing and Meals:ÌýStudents can choose from two types of housing: homestay orÌýdormitory. Homestay participation is strongly encouraged because it provides excellentÌýopportunity to acquire and enhance knowledge about Japanese language andÌýculture.ÌýÌýMore information on housing and meal options can be found on the .
Entry Requirements:ÌýStudents must apply for a visa before entering Japan. Visa requirements can be found on the website of theÌý.Ìý
Health Insurance:ÌýIt is a university policy that all °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ students who study abroad are either covered under °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ student health insurance OR have purchased the Patriot Travel Medical Insurance plan through .
Costs (Comparative Table)
Semester Program
ITEMS | °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ | Kansai Gaidai |
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Tuition 12 semester hours, plan Q | 4,603.44 | 4,603.44 |
Application Fee | Ìý | 75.00 |
International Required Insurance | Ìý | 200.00 |
Passport | Ìý | 170.00 |
Housing and Meals | 5,090.00 | 5,090.00 |
Books and Supplies | 400.00 | 200.00 |
Total | 10,093.44 | 10,338.44* |
Ìý *Students will arrange their own airfare.Ìý
Financial Aid and Scholarships are available.
Semester Dates
Fall: August-December
Spring: January-May
You can find out more information about Kansai Gaidai by visiting their .
Academics
Exchange students are eligible to take all courses offered in the Asian Studies program.Ìý
Course information is available on the Kansai GaidaiÌý.Ìý
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