Kansai University (KU)

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Kansai University (KU)

Osaka Japan

Kansai University (KU), one of the leading private universities in Japan. With a history of 130 years, KU has 13 undergraduate faculties, 13 graduate schools, and 3 professional graduate schools. There are over 30,000 students enrolled at our university, and we have 4 campuses located in Osaka, the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo. Osaka is about half an hour train ride away from the popular tourist destinations of Kyoto, Kobe and Nara.

Address

3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita-city, Osaka, 564-8680, Japan

Tel

81-6-6368-0178

Fax

81-6-6330-3027

Website

http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/index.html

◆UMAP Contact Person

·Name

Ms. Natsumi HASEGAWA

·Organization/Office

Division of International Affairs

·E-mail

short_term@ml.kandai.jp

◆Program Information

Participants will study their chosen subjects in English in the 2- or 4-week programs. “Survival
Japanese Language” is also available as an optional course. The total amount of classtime for each course, which includes in-class lectures, tutorials, self-study and homework, is 45 hours. Academic performance will be assessed at the end of the program, and a certificate of completion will be issued.
Classes will be conducted at KU’s main campus in Senriyama giving participants opportunities to
interact with Japanese students. This program is highly recommended for those who wish to study and experience Japanese language and culture at a top class university located in Osaka, the historical commercial hub of Japan.
2-week unit (Group 1) : July 4 (Wed.)~July 18 (Wed.), 2018 (First half)
　 (Group 2) : July 19 (Thu.)~August 2 (Thu.), 2018 (Second half)
4-week unit (Group 3) : July 4 (Wed.)~August 2 (Thu.), 2018"

·Link

http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/Kokusai/english/from/short.html

·Degree Level

The applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college/university/research institution outside Japan.

·Language of Instruction

English

·Requirements (Language Proficiency, etc)

All lectures (except “Survival Japanese Language”) are taught in English. A certain degree of English proficiency is required to understand the lectures and engage in the various activities. (TOEFL score 500 [PBT] / 61[iBT] or equivalent is the minimal recommendation for non-native English speakers.)

·Number of credits to Transfer

University Credits: The instructor(s) for each course will evaluate students based on the criteria stipulated below. Letter grades (S~F) based on Kansai University rating criteria will be used to indicate the final evaluation.

UCTS: N/A

·Teaching Hours (Weekly)

Average teaching hours 2-week unit : About 20h (not include optional course)
4-week unit : About 42h (not include optional course)

·Independent Study Hours (weekly)

N/A

·Student's Total Workload (weekly)

The total class hours for each course is 45 hours, including time spent for assignment, tutoring and homework.

·Program Fee

Payment due: Thursday, May 24th, 2018（TBD）
◆Basic program fee per person　
2-week unit：JPY 175,000
4-week unit：JPY 340,000

·Accomodation Fee

On Campus: Apartment: No additional fee (Apartment utilities such as water, electricity and Wi-Fi included. Meals are not included.)

Off Campus: Homestay: An additional fee is required. *JPY 6,500 for 2 weeks and JPY 12,000 for 4 weeks (includes breakfast and dinner)

·Medical / Health Insurance Fee

For all participants, it is mandatory to purchase overseas travel accident insurance specified by Kansai University. The insurance premium is JPY 6,000 for 2 weeks and JPY 9,200 for 4 weeks.

·Assistance for Visa Application

Participants are responsible for obtaining the appropriate Visa. Please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or consult the nearest Embassy or the Consulate General of Japan in your area for more information and advice before applying for this program.
URL: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html"

·Other Fees

Overseas travel accident insurance (JPY 6,000 for 2 weeks・JPY 9,000 for 4 weeks will be added to the basic program fee. Please refer to page 8), airfares, transportation costs between Kansai International Airport and Kansai University and from accommodation to Senriyama Campus, Survival Japanese Language” course (JPY 18,000), meals except for welcome and farewell parties, transportation costs for activities outside campus, etc.

◆Program Schedule

Length: 2-week or 4-week

From:
2-week unit
(Group 1) : July 4 (Wed.), 2018
(Group 2) : July 19 (Thu), 2018
4-week unit
(Group 3) : July 4 (Wed.), 2018

To:
2-week unit
(Group 1) : July 18 (Wed.), 2018
(Group 2) : August 2 (Thu.), 2018
4-week unit
(Group 3) : August 2 (Thu.), 2018

◆Application Period for the university

From: December 1(Fri), 2017

Until (Deadline): April 6 (Fri), 2018 (Only UMAP)
April 20 (Fri), 2018(Other)

◆Others

For additional information, maximum number of capacity is 10 students.There are cases in which cancellations are made if the minimum number of students is not reached.
Application guideline and application form are also available at the following websites:
You can see the details of the program(application guideline・application form) on our website below.
(English)　http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/Kokusai/english/from/short.html

Application Submission Deadline to UMAP-IS: 6 April 2018

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