Study Abroad destinations
Kwansei Gakuin University
Nishinomiya, Japan
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 Kwansei Gakuin University website for a full list of academic dates.
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.
Costs and visas
Insurance and additional costs
Students are required to enrol in the Japanese National Insurance System which costs approximately ¥1000 a month.
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.