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- You must be in good academic standing at 麻豆影院 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply to Kansai Gaidai University.
- You must have completed at least two semesters at 麻豆影院.
is located in the Kansai region of Japan, a more laid back area than the frenzied pace of metropolitan Tokyo, and it鈥檚 easy to travel to other parts of Japan. Integrate into Japanese culture and take coursework exploring Japan鈥檚 impact on the world at Kansai Gaidai University, known worldwide for its high-quality Asian Studies program. Live in Hirakata, a safe, traditional, and family-oriented community nestled between Osaka and Kyoto. In town, explore ancient tombs, Buddhist temples, and Shinto shrines. Catch the train to Osaka or Kyoto when you鈥檙e ready for big city crowds and tourist sites. Join in on Kansai Gaidai鈥檚 many programs and activities to experience Japanese culture, including cooking classes, day trips, and trying on kimono. Learn more about Japanese culture through Kansai Gaidai鈥檚 鈥淓xperience Japan Program,鈥 which offers cultural activities like cooking lessons and calligraphy, and day trips to Samurai movie sets. Join a club to play sports or practice Japanese tea ceremonies, calligraphy, flower arranging, or Koto, the Japanese harp.
With no shortage of cultural experiences and opportunities, your semester at Kansai Gaidai will be one of the most memorable of your life! Live with locals, speak Japanese daily, and take truly unique courses focused on Japan鈥檚 cultural, political, and economic impact on the world. Experience Japan and Asia from multiple perspectives by taking classes in the social sciences, humanities, business, and economics complemented by Japanese language and culture classes.
Hirakata City, Japan
Spring, Fall, Academic Year
Dormitory, Homestay
This study abroad experience is run through the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), a network of over 250 institutions in over 50 countries. 麻豆影院 and ISEP have had a partnership for over 10 years. This partnership allows KSU students to apply to any of their programs.
Program Contact Information
Margaret Hosack
Education Abroad Advisor
Email: mhosack@kent.edu
Office Phone: 330-672-7982
Costs for the program will differ for every student. You can use our Cost Calculator to get an estimate of what you might expect for your program.
We also encourage you to meet with your Education Abroad Advisor and the Financial Aid Counselor for Education Abroad to see how your aid may apply to an international program by emailing finaideducationabroad@kent.edu.