Kansai Gaidai

Kansai Gaidai is located in the city of Hirakata in Osaka prefecture. Located midway between Osaka, Japan's second largest metropolis, and Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan (both cities accessible by train within an hour), Kansai Gaidai's campus is in the commercial and cultural heart of Japan,  thus making it an excellent starting point from which to begin your exploration of a land that, by anyone's standards, is truly fascinating.

Why Kansai Gaidai?

This institution offers all courses in English! The academic curriculum is divided into two parts, a required Japanese language program offered in the morning and a wide variety of courses in Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences offered in the afternoon. The program has been designed to provide students with a well-rounded knowledge of not only the language, but Japanese culture and society as a whole.

Click here for a list of courses available from Kansai Gaidai.

Costs

Students pay a $100 application fee when applying. Transient students pay an additional $50 transient fee.

Students pay Columbus State University in-state tuition and fees (HOPE and other scholarships can apply). Dorm and meal plan are paid directly to Kansai Gaidai.

Requirements

Students must have completed 45 credit hours and have 3.0 GPA or higher to participate. Previous experience with the Japanese language is not required, though students with some background may be preferred in the application process.

Deadlines

For Spring: October 1

For Fall: May 1

Visit CSU Alumni Michael Kuralt's Blog to read more about his experiences at Kansai Gaidai!

For more information on Kansai Gaidai, please visit their website:

http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/

or email CIE to schedule an appointment with the Study Abroad Coordinator.