Program Overview
Kansai Gaidai University is located midway between Osaka, Japan’s second largest commercial center and Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. This places Kansai Gaidai University as a bridge between the new Japan and the old Japan, making it a place where commerce and culture meet. Located on the Yodo River, Kansai Gaidai is in the center of this region, midway between the ancient capital of Kyoto and the dynamic business center of Osaka, with Nara and its Daibutsu (Great Buddha) and “sacred deer” only a short train ride away. Kobe, located only a little further away, is the newest addition to the Kansai region, for it began its growth with opening of Japan to the West in the 1860s, and boasts of western influences in its architecture and atmosphere.
This superb location provides an excellent starting point from which to begin exploring of a land that, by anyone's standards, is truly fascinating. These geographic advantages are extensively utilized in the Asian Studies Program through field trips, independent research, and/or case studies.
The university was founded in 1945 and enrolls approximately 13,000 students. Kansai Gaidai University has the largest international program in Japan, with more than 250 university exchange partners worldwide. Most content courses are taught in English.
Program Focus
Begin your exploration of Japan and Asia at Kansai Gaidai where people from fifty countries meet and learn from each other. The Asian Studies Program at Kansai Gaidai University stands out because it is committed to educating students about all of the dimensions of Japanese life: language, cultural values, business structures and practices, political institutions, arts, literature, and historical landmarks in the evolution of international relations. A variety of course offerings relevant to Japan and Asia, taught by experienced faculty members, will provide new perspectives for participants and inspire their intellectual and personal growth.
Efficient language training with the latest innovations in linguistic instruction, fully equipped language laboratories, friendship programs with Japanese students, as well as the heart-warming home stay program, will all contribute to the rapid development of participants’ language proficiency and pragmatic understanding of the Japanese culture.
| FACT SHEET |
| Education Abroad Advisor |
Make an appointment with Hannah Marrs at any time! |
| Get Started |
Attend or watch an Ed Abroad 101 Session |
| Program Provider |
PSU Exchange with Kansai Gaidai University |
| Program Dates |
Current Program Calendar |
| Areas of Study |
Browse course offerings here
- Anthropology
- Art
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Business
- Communication Studies
- Culture
- Economics
- Film Studies
- Gender Studies
- Globalization
- History
- International Studies
- Japanese
- Management
- Marketing
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Theater Arts
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| Credits |
Fall: Students enroll in 21 - 26 quarter credits
Winter/Spring: Students enroll on 21 - 26 quarter credits
Academic Year: Students enroll in 42 - 52 quarter credits |
| Language of Instruction |
Japanese/English |
| Host Country Language |
Japanese |
| Housing |
Residence Hall, Homestay |
| Class Standing Eligibility |
- Sophomore
- Junior
- Senior
- Post-Baccalaureate
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| Minimum GPA Requirements |
3.00
Must be in Satisfactory Academic Standing. |
| Language Requirement |
No previous language study required |
| Preferred Requirements |
Students with 1 year of full-time coursework at PSU |
| Program Fee |
PSU students pay regular PSU tuition and the tuition rate is determined by their Oregon residency. Students are charged 16 credits plus PSU fees for the fall semester which is billed to their PSU student account during the PSU fall term. Students are charged 24 credits and PSU fees for the spring semester which is billed to their PSU winter term the winter. Please note, all tuition and fees for spring semester are billed to the winter term.
Note: For more detailed information on program cost, see "Budget Sheets" found at the top of this brochure page.
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| PSU Fees |
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Application Fee:
All applications include a $50 non-refundable fee due on the application deadline. Students who do not intend to complete a program application are required to withdraw before the deadline, otherwise, the $50 application fee will
be assessed to the students' account. |
| Scholarships |
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| Program Brochure |
Kansai Gaidai University Digital Brochure |
