URI students and advisor at Kiyomizu Temple

URI One-Way Study Abroad Programs

Japan

Kansai Gaidai University

Kansai Gaidai University is located in the Hirakata City, Midway between the cities of Osaka (Japan's second largest city) and Kyoto (the ancient capital) KGU was established in 1945 and is attended by 14,000 students.

Eligibility Requirements
Japanese lang. Study required for spring only
2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Tuition and Expenses*

• Tuition and fees $8,700**
• Room and board paid to KGU
• Off-campus fee $336
• Administrative free $350
• Insurance $973***

*NOTE: fees are subject to change
**This program is sponsored by URI but is not an exchange
***May be waived with proof of own insurance and completion of waiver form

Room and Board

• Students encouraged to reside with Japanese families
• Option to reside in one of two KGU dorms
• Meals provided by host family for an additional fee (except Sat. and Sun.) or they may be taken at the dormitory cafeteria
  

Courses Available
(All course work in English)

• Advanced Development Japanese Language
• Anthropology
• Architecture
• Art Studio
• Ceramics Techniques
• Economics
• Human Rights
• International Management
• Japanese
• Japanese Cinema
• Japanese Culture
• Marketing
• Modern Art
• Religion
  

 If you are interested in applying or want to know more about how to apply, please visit study abroad policies and procedures by click here.

Each year KGU sends nearly 1,400 Japanese students to study abroad while welcoming approximately 500 international students from outside Japan.