Applicants must have at least one year (preferably two years) of experience at a college level institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered for admission.

Kansai Gaidai offers a variety of housing options for international students.  

Options include: 

• Homestay: The Homestay Program offers learning opportunities for both international students and Japanese families who are seeking to broaden their understanding about different cultures. 
• Dormitory: Offer a comfortable alternative for students who choose to live among fellow students, who come from very diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Home Visit Program: allows students to become acquainted with aspects of Japanese culture and daily life through interaction with a Japanese family on weekends.
• Off-Campus Housing: Some students may prefer to make their own housing arrangements.

The special feature of the program is to provide international students with a means of exploring Japan and Asian studies through classroom instruction and interaction with local people. Japanese language courses are offered from introductory to advanced levels, and thus previous Japanese language is not required. A wide variety of offerings relevant to Japan and Asia, taught by experienced faculty members in English, will provide new perspectives for participants and inspire their intellectual growth.

• Fall Semester:  January to May 
• Spring Semester: August to November