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.

Kansai Gaidai offers a wide range of course taught in English, in Asian Studies. Students must also take one Japanese Language course. Japanese language courses range from introductory to advanced levels. Previous Japanese language training is not required.  

• Fall Semester:  Jan. 10 - May 15
• Spring Semester: Aug. 1 - Nov. 1