Study Abroad destinations
Kwansei Gakuin University
Nishinomiya, Japan
Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) is a private university in the Kansai region of Japan.
Its history dates back to 1889, when it was founded in Kobe. It currently has around 25,000 students in over 80 different disciplines across 14 undergraduate schools and 14 graduate schools.
What you can study
| Course | When you can study |
|---|---|
| Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
| Japanese, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
Academic information
Choosing your modules
You will need to gain the following credits from your modules:
- 12 to 16 Japanese credits per semester
- 24 to 32 Japanese credits per year
You can see the module options in the Kwansei Gakuin University module catalogue.
Academic calendar
The academic year is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1: Mid September until mid January (approximate dates)
- Semester 2: End of March until mid July (approximate dates)
Visit the university website for a full list of academic dates for Kwansei Gakuin University.
Accommodation, costs and visas
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
Approximately 170,000 Yen to 400,000 Yen per semester.
Information on all student accommodation is available on the Kwansei Gakuin university website.
Visas
Please ensure you have an up to date passport that expires no earlier than 6 months after you intend to return.
You will be provided with guidance and documentation from the partner university but it will be your responsibility to obtain the correct visa. Neither the Study Abroad team here or at the partner university are qualified to offer consultations or detailed advice regarding visa applications. Immigration laws are complex and subject to frequent changes.
If you do have any visa-related questions you will need to contact the appropriate Embassy directly.
Funding and costs
Funding
Funding is available to help you with study abroad costs. Please see our Funding page for more details.
Costs of studying
This information is about additional costs of studying at this host university. Please be aware that prices are subject to change, and the list may not be exhaustive.
We recommend looking at the host website, as well as entry requirements for the country, to get a full understanding of the costs involved.
You are required to pay into:
- Japanese National Insurance. This is approximately 20,000 JPY per year.
- Gakkensai (personal accident insurance). This is approximately 1,000 JPY per year.
- Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance). This is approximately 1,860 JPY per year.
Program fees are charged for students studying abroad for 1 year. Initial fees are 80,000 JPY, and administration fees are 7,000 JPY (based on 2022/23 rates).
Study Abroad student ambassadors
To find out more about this university or the study abroad experience, you can contact our student ambassadors below:
- Orsolya Klimo: orsolya.klimo@yorksj.ac.uk
