Study Abroad
TU Kansai Gaidai University Exchange, Hirakata City, Japan
The Asian Studies Program at Kansai Gaidai University is designed specifically for international students wishing to pursue Japanese Language and Japanese/Asian Studies. The university is currently affiliated with 280 institutions in 50
countries around the world with approximately 600 students participating in the Asian Studies Program each year. There are lots of opportunities to interact with the local students including on-campus activities and the 'Speaking Partner Program'.
Located in Hirakata City, Kansai Gaidai University is within a one-hour train ride of Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka - the secornd largest business hub in Japan. Hirikata is home to approximately 400,000 residents including 16,000 students attending the six universities located in
the city.
Academic Information: 14 - 17 U.S. credits per semester. TU students may receive Honors College credit for their study abroad experience.
Language of Instruction: English (except for Japanese language courses).
Program Dates:
Fall: August to December
Spring: January to May
Academic Year: August to May
Housing Options: International dormitory or home stay.
Cost: TU tuition and fees. Additional costs include airfare, meals, housing, visa and passport fees, $180 health insurance fee, personal expenses, and a $300 study abroad fee. TU Tuition remission can be applied.
Eligibility: Student must be a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking student at TU with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Sophomore/Junior/Senior status. Interest in Asian Studies and prior study of Japanese language preferred.
Application Process: Fill out the application and submit it to the TU Study Abroad Office. $100 exchange application fee.
Application Deadlines:
Fall/Academic Year: February 1
Spring: September 15
The Kansai Gaidai Exchange Program is highly competitive. Space is limited and fills very quickly therefore the application deadlines for this exchange are earlier than most.
Websites:
Kansai Gaidai University
Hirakata City, Japan
Japan-Guide.com
Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2451
Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu
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