Kansai Gaidai University

Asian Studies Program (in English) - ISEP Direct

Students that attend Kansai Gaidai become part of the dynamic international student body on campus. This university offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about Japan and Asia from a wide variety of perspectives with English course offerings in social sciences, humanities, business and economics. The program also offers a rigorous Japanese language studies component for students of all Japanese levels.

 

Check out what ISEP students have to say about Kansai Gaidai.

Program Website

Course Description

Kansai Gaidai's Asian Studies Program academics page has separate pages explaining their Japanese language courses, Asian and Japan studies courses, and studio art courses. Kansai Gaidai also has a syllabus page for more detailed information. Students who participate in the Asian Studies Program have access to unique internships in Japan. 

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT ADVISOR Anthony Ciero 703-504-9994 | aciero@isep.org Thanks for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Advisor and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I'll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

Fields of Study

  • Area Studies:

    Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other,  Japanese Studies

  • Business:

    Entrepreneurship,  International Business/Trade/Commerce,  Marketing

  • Communication

    Intercultural Communication

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures Recommended!

    Japanese Language and Literature

  • International/Global Studies:

    International Relations and Affairs,  Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

  • Language and Culture Recommended!

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies:

    Buddhist Studies,  Religious Studies

  • Social Sciences

    Anthropology

  • Visual and Performing Arts:

    Art Studies,  Cinematography and Film Production,  Studio Arts

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 3 or higher
  • TOEFL iBT Score: 80
  • Institutional TOEFL Score: 550

Special Application Instructions

ISEP Direct applicants may request semester or full year placements.

Once Kansai Gaidai has confirmed your ISEP placement, they will send you a user ID and password via e-mail to access K-GENESYS, their Online Application System. You must complete and submit the online application (separate from the ISEP application) and also mail a hard-copy of the application directly to the university in Japan. You will receive more information on this process in your program documents and by email once you are confirmed.

Other Academic Conditions

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Please note that there is no flexibility regarding this requirement. Upperclassman placement priority for ISEP Exchange.

Full year placements are available on ISEP Direct only.

Merit Scholarship (ISEP Direct Only)

ISEP Direct students enrolled in the Kansai Gaidai Asian Studies Program may be eligible to receive a US$7,000 scholarship at the end of each semester under the following conditions:

  • Students must have maintained a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for the two semesters prior to enrolling at Kansai Gaidai
  • Students must also maintain a 3.0 GPA during their stay at Kansai Gaidai
  • Full Year students whose GPA is less than 3.0 at the time of applying to Kansai Gaidai are not eligible to receive the scholarship for their first semester. However, if they complete their first semester at Kansai Gaidai with a 3.0 GPA and maintain a 3.0 GPA for the second semester, they will be eligible to receive USD $7,000 at the end of the second semester.

Please note that Kansai Gaidai disburses the scholarship directly to the student.

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