KANSAI UNIVERSITY

Location and Transportation

Location and
Transportation

Senriyama Campus

This large campus of 350,000 m² is surrounded by beautiful greenery.
The campus provides an ideal environment for fostering a free and open academic culture.

Senriyama Campus

Faculties and Graduate Schools of Law, Letters, Economics, Business and Commerce, Sociology, Policy Studies, Foreign Language Studies, Engineering Science, Environmental and Urban Engineering, and Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering
Kansai University Dai-ichi Senior High School/Junior High School and Kansai University Kindergarten

3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka 564-8680
Tel. +81-6-6368-1121 (main number)

 Since its establishment in 1922, the Senriyama Campus has continuously developed as a hub for academic education based on the University’s philosophy.  It is now an extensive educational and research site of some 350,000 m2, and it consists of a number of classroom buildings for the various faculties, along with other facilities.  Situated in an ideal location easily accessible from the city center, it is surrounded by rich greenery spreading over the hills of Senriyama.  This campus offers an excellent educational environment for the University in its aim to develop students' creativity and free spirit, which we call the "Kandai Spirit".  Students here are actively engaged in study, research, and extracurricular activities to explore their full potential, and many of their achievements are recognized around the world.

Access by Train

  • Get off at Kandaimae Station on the Hankyu Railway Senri Line, and then walk about five minutes to the Main Gate.

Access from Shin-Osaka (Shinkansen / JR Shin-Osaka Station)

  • Ride a train bound for Nakamozu on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, get off at Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station, transfer to Hankyu Railway, ride from Minamikata Station, go through Awaji Station, and then get off at Kandaimae Station.  (The trip takes about 30 minutes.)

Access from Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)

  • Ride an Osaka Monorail bound for Kadoma-shi from Osaka Airport Station, get off at Yamada Station, transfer to Hankyu Railway, and then get off at Kandaimae Station.  (The trip takes about 30 minutes.)

Senriyama Campus Map

Senriyama Campus Map
1 Area 1 (Faculties of Law, Letters, Policy Studies, Foreign Language Studies; Cafeteria, Store)
A Bldg.1, Area 1 /Senri Hall A・B
B Bldg.2, Area 1
C Bldg.3, Area 1
D Bldg.4, Area 1
E Bldg.5, Area 1
研-1 HOBUN Research Laboratory
2 Area 2 (Faculties of Economics, Business & Commerce; School of Accountancy, Center for Academic Affairs, CTL Active Learning room "KITENE" , Center for Teacer Certification & Development, Division of International Affairs, Multilingual Immersion Room, Cafeteria, Store)
A,B Bldg.1, Area 2
C Bldg.2, Area 2
D,E Bldg.3, Area 2
F Bldg.4, Area 2 /BIG Hall 100
3 Area 3 (Faculty of Sociology, Cafeteria, Store)
A Bldg.1, Area 3
B Bldg.2, Area 3
C Bldg.3, Area 3
D Bldg.4, Area 3 /Socio AV Large Hall
4 Area 4 (Faculties of Engineering Science, Environmental & Urban Engineering, Chemistry, Materials & Bioengineering; Center for Career Development Office for Science & Engineering (Bldg.1), Store)
A Bldg.1, Area 4
B Bldg.2, Area 4
C Bldg.3, Area 4
D Bldg.4, Area 4
実1~6 Laboratory Bldg.1~6, Area 4
5-F IWASAKI KINENKAN (English Language Instruction Network Center)
6 SHOBUNKAN (Graduate Schools, Graduate School of Professional Clinical Psychology, Center for Teaching & Learning) / Multimedia AV Large Hall
7 IBUNKAN (School of Law, Institute for Innovative Global Education, Open Research Center for Asian Studies, Cafeteria, Store)
8 University Library
9 KANBUNKAN (Museum, University Archival Gallery, Research Center for Naniwa-Osaka Studies, Institute of Human Rights Studies)
10 ENSHINKAN (Center for Information Technology)
11 Research Institute for Socionetwork Strategies, Economics & Commerce Researchers Office, International Education Support Office, SUCCESS Consortium Secretariat
12 Frontier Sciences Core (Organization for Research & Development of Innovative Science & Technology(ORDIST); Center for Business, Government & Universities; Center for Intellectual Property)
13 Center for Innovation & Creativity
14 High Technology Research Core (Organization for Research & Development of Innovative Science & Technology(ORDIST))
15 KOJIMA KOREKATA-KAN (Institute of Economic & Political Studies, Institute of Oriental & Occidental Studies [Institute for Cultural Interaction Studies], Institute of Legal Studies, Psychological Services Center Senriyama Counseling Room)
16 Researchers Office
17 SHIN-KANSAIDAIGAKU-KAIKAN North Bldg.  (Center for Student Study & Counseling, Student Counseling Room, Center for Admissions, Medical Center, Center for Career Development), Hall
18 SHIN-KANSAIDAIGAKU-KAIKAN South Bldg.  (Information Center; Division of Research Development; Division of Community & Business Partnerships; Center for Community Collaboration; Center for High Schoool & University Partnerships; The Organization for Education & Research Collaboration in Medical, Pharmaceutical & Engineering Sciences between Kansai University & Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University; Cashiers Division; Restaurant)
19 SHUREIRYO (International Student House)
20 Senriyama East Gymnasium
21 Senriyama Central Gymnasium (Store)
22 Senriyama Central Athletic Ground
23 KAISERS BASEBALL FIELD
24 Kyudo Range
25 Mediapark RINPUKAN (Student Support Division, Scholarships & Financial Aid Division, Volunteer Activities Support Division, Collaboration Commons, Cafeteria, Shops)
26 SEISHIKAN 2・3 (Clubrooms, Kansai University Mutual Aid Association Office)
27 SEISHIKAN 4 /KU Symphony Hall
28 GAIFUKAN / SEISHIKAN 5 (Athletic Clubrooms)
29 YURINKAN / SEISHIKAN 6 (Clubrooms)
30 SHIN-GAIFUKAN / SEISHIKAN 7 (Athletic Clubrooms, Sports Promotion Group)
31 YOSHINKAN / SEISHIKAN 8 (Sports Complex)
32 YUKYU NO NIWA (Open Space)
33 SENRIYAMA KITAHIROBA
34 TAKAMATSUZUKA KOFUN "Ancient Tomb" Exhibition Room
35 ASUKA NO NIWA (Open Space)
36 HISHO NO NIWA (Japanese Garden)
37 Extension Center
38 SHINWAKAN (Hall, Cafeteria)
39 Kansai University Dai-ichi Senior High School
40 Kansai University Dai-ichi Junior High School
41 SHUREIKAN (Senior/Junior High School Gymnasium)
42 Kansai University Kindergarten
43 KANSAIDAIGAKU-KAIKAN (Administration Office, Kansai University Press)
44 Centenary Memorial Hall
(Swimming Pool, KANDAI Pansee, Harassment Counseling Office)
45 KYOIKUKAIKAN
46 KYOIKUKAIKAN Annex
47 KOYUFUBOKAIKAN (Alumni & Alumnae Association, Parents' Association)

Takatsuki Campus

A next-generation educational hub, fully equipped with advanced information technology functions to lead the new multi-media era

Takatsuki Campus

Faculty and Graduate School of Informatics

2-1-1 Ryozenji-cho, Takatsuki-shi, Osaka 569-1095
Tel. +81-72-690-2161

 This campus of approximately 450,000 m2 is about 11 times the size of Hanshin Koshien Stadium, and it is located on a gentle hill halfway between Osaka and Kyoto that overlooks the Mount Ikoma mountain range in the distance.  This naturally abundant campus is home to the Faculty of Informatics.  In addition, the campus's Intelligent Space boasts state-of-the-art information equipment to lead the new multi-media era, providing an educational and research hub ideal for human resources in charge of the next generation.  Also, the KOGAKUKAN seminar house is available for all students from faculties for training sessions or meetings.  The campus also includes the Kansai University Takatsuki Ice Arena-which can be used year-round and is the first facility of its kind at a Japanese university-so the campus serves as a hub of not only regular physical education and extracurricular activities but also community involvement.

Take a Takatsuki City Bus from either Settsu-Tonda Station or Takatsuki Station on the JR Kyoto Line, get off at the Kansai Daigaku bus stop, and then walk for about a minute to Kansai University.

Access by Train

  • Get off at either Takatsuki Station or Settsu-Tonda Station on the JR Kyoto Line, and then transfer to a Takatsuki City Bus.
  • Get off at Takatsuki-shi Station on the Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line, walk about ten minutes to JR Takatsuki Station, and then transfer to a Takatsuki City Bus.
  • Get off at Tonda Station on the Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line, walk about five minutes to JR Settsu-Tonda Station, and then transfer to a Takatsuki City Bus.

Access by Bus (Access from JR Takatsuki Station or JR Settsu-Tonda Station)

  • Take a Takatsuki City Bus, get off at the Kansai Daigaku bus stop, and then walk for about a minute to Kansai University.  (Required time: about 20 minutes, fare: 280 yen)
    From JR Takatsuki Station: Take a bus bound for Kansai Daigaku from the north bus terminal (number 5).
    From JR Settsu-Tonda Station: Take a bus bound for Kansai Daigaku, Hagitani, or Hagitani-Sogokoen from the north bus terminal (number 1).
    * To get to KOGAKUKAN, the Ice Arena, or the Athletics Ground, get off at the Nishino-kuchi bus stop.

From JR Takatsuki Station:

From JR Settsu-Tonda Station:

Takatsuki Campus Map

Takatsuki Campus Map

Faculty of Informatics, Graduate School of Informatics

1 Bldg.A (Faculty Office, Administration Office)
2 Bldg.B (Classrooms, Library)
3 Bldg.C (Computer Rooms, Studio, MonoLab, Student Service Station)
4 Bldg.D (Graduate School)
5 Bldg.E (Classrooms)
6 Bldg.F (Research Center for Networking)
7 Bldg.K (Seminar Rooms, Laboratories, Center for Career Development, Health Room, Student Counseling Room)
8 Bldg.L (Cafeteria, Store)
9 Bldg.S (Student House)
10 Bldg.R (Research House)
11 Bldg.G (Gymnasium)
12 Multipurpose Court
13 Horseriding Ground
14 Golf Range
15 Tennis Courts
16 Athletic Ground 1
17 Athletic Ground 2
18 KANSAI UNIVERSITY TAKATSUKI ICE ARENA
19 Athletic Ground 3 (Baseball Ground)
20 Aviation Club Hangar
21 Seminar House KOUGAKUKAN
■ HALL
A TE Hall

Takatsuki Muse Campus

Only a short walk from the train station, this is an urban campus that contributes to society by focusing on the development of safe and secure living environments.

Takatsuki Muse Campus Map

Faculty and Graduate School of Societal Safety Sciences
Kansai University Senior High School, Junior High School, and Elementary School

7-1 Hakubai-cho, Takatsuki-shi, Osaka 569-1098
Tel. +81-72-684-4000

 This campus was established in April of 2010 at an ideal location near JR Takatsuki Station almost halfway between Osaka and Kyoto.  It features a unique unified school program, containing the University’s elementary, junior high, and senior high schools as well as the Faculty and Graduate School of Societal Safety Sciences.  Furthermore, to support Takatsuki City’s efforts to develop a safe and secure living environment, the campus facilities are equipped with disaster prevention technologies and resources, and can serve as an emergency shelter in case of disasters.  The campus also aims to be a hub for lifelong learning, or an urban campus for social contribution, so its facilities include a children's library and lifelong learning center.

Access by Train

  • Get off at Takatsuki Station on the JR Kyoto Line, and then walk about seven minutes.
  • Get off at Takatsuki-shi Station on the Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line, and then walk about ten minutes.

Takatsuki Muse Campus Map

Takatsuki Muse Campus Map
1 East Bldg.  (Kansai University Senior High/Junior High/ Elementary School)
2 West Bldg.  (Faculty, Graduate School, Muse Office)
Faculty of Societal Safety Sciences, Graduate School of Societal Safety Sciences
  • University Library, "Muse"
  • Kids’ Library
  • Museum of Safety Science
  • Center for Continuing Education, Center for Career Development, Extension Center
  • Muse Health Center
  • Student Counseling Room
3

North Bldg.  (Gymnasium, Restaurant)

  • Restaurant, Store
  • Budo Gym
  • Swimming Pool
  • Arena
4 Athletic Field
■ HALL
A Muse Hall

Sakai Campus

With close ties to Sakai City, this campus is a base for community contribution where students and citizens interact and exchange ideas.

Sakai Campus

Faculty and Graduate School of Health and Well-being

1-11-1 Kaorigaoka-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-8515
Tel. +81-72-229-5022

 Sakai Campus is located in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, a location designated as a major city by the Japanese government and one of the Kansai region's hubs.  The campus was opened in 2010 in line with the city’s invitational project to higher education institutions, and the establishment of our Faculty of Health and Well-being followed.  This campus of approx.  30,000 m2 is conveniently located next to Asakayama Station on the Koya Line of Nankai Electric Railway, and its education and research environment is intended to promote social contribution, such as cooperation with local communities and industry-government-academia collaboration.
 In addition, the Sakai Campus has unique resources including the Facility for Experiential Learning Activities, which is used to research and develop active learning in schools.  In addition, the Health and Exercise Physiology Laboratory can also be found on this campus.  This laboratory is equipped with experimental instruments necessary for sports physiology research such as aerobic capacity measurement.  Furthermore, the campus also features the Care Work Training Room to enable students to develop practical nursing skills by using real-life hospital beds and wheelchairs, as well as, elderly simulation suits.
 This is also home to the Faculty of Health and Well-being, which teaches and researches human health in the areas of sports and welfare.  The faculty actively implements programs to contribute to the local community through close ties with Sakai City and other local governments, and conducts a variety of support and partnership projects to help local residents enjoy a healthier and richer lifestyle.

Access by Train

  • Get off at Asakayama Station on the Nankai Electric Railway Koya Line, and then walk about one minute.

Sakai Campus Map

Sakai Campus Map

Faculty of Health & Well-being, Graduate School of Health & Well-being

1 Bldg.A (Classrooms, Office, Center for Career Development, Health Room, Student Counseling Room)
2 Bldg.B (Classrooms, Library, Cafeteria, Store)
3 Gymnasium (Arena, Budo & Fitness Gym, Training Room)
4 Swimming Pool
5 Facility for Experiential Learning Activities
6 Evergreen (Open Space)

Suita Mirai Campus

“Mirai Campus" is a registered trademark of Benesse Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as "Benesse").  Kansai University has concluded a trademark license agreement with Benesse and uses it as the name of its campus.  Please note that there is no connection between the "Mirai Campus" operated by Benesse and our university's campus name.

Suita Mirai Campus, a new learning site, has been established.
A vibrant environment has been created where diverse groups of students can gather and learn from each other.

吹田みらいキャンパス

Faculty of Business Data Science (currently under design)

50-2 Yamada-minami, Suita-shi, Osaka 565-8585

 The "Suita Mirai Campus" is a new study venue located 2.2 km northeast of Kansai University's Senriyama Campus.  Facilities on the campus include academic buildings for the Faculty of Business Data Science (name pending and currently under design), which is scheduled to open in April 2025.  The campus also features an international student dormitory and athletic fields.  The campus will be a vibrant environment where diverse people gather and learn from each other, not only through collaboration with companies and local governments, but also through exchange with international students and student club and society activities.

Access by Train

  • Get off at Kishibe Station on the JR Kyoto Line and walk for about 18 minutes, or take the Hankyu Bus.
  • Get off at Minami-senri Station on the Hankyu Railway Senri Line, and transfer to Hankyu Bus.
  • Get off at Momoyamadai Station on the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line, and transfer to Hankyu Bus.

Access by Bus

  • Take the Hankyu Bus, get off at the Nanao-nishi bus stop, and then walk about three minutes to Kansai University.
    About five minutes by Hankyu Bus from Kishibe Station on the JR Kyoto Line.
    About nine minutes by Hankyu Bus from Minami-senri Station on the Hankyu Railway Senri Line.
    About 15 minutes by Hankyu Bus from Momoyamadai Station on the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line.

Hokuyo Campus

This easily accessible campus is home to the University's senior and junior high schools.

Hokuyo Campus

Kansai University Hokuyo Senior High School and Junior High School

1-3-26 Kamishinjo, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 533-0006
Tel. +81-6-6328-5964

 The Hokuyo Campus, which is conveniently located near Hankyu Railway Kami-shinjo Station, is the home of the University's senior and junior high schools, both of which focus on bringing the best out of each student to develop their individuality and potential.

Access by Train

  • Get off at Kami-shinjo Station on the Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line, and then walk about eight minutes.
  • Get off at Shimo-shinjo Station on the Hankyu Railway Senri Line, and then walk about 13 minutes.
  • Get off at JR-Awaji Station on the JR Osaka Higashi Line, and then walk about 15 minutes.

Hokuyo Campus Map

Hokuyo Campus Map
1 Kansai University Hokuyo Senior High School
2 Kansai University Hokuyo Junior High School (Office)
3 Athletics Ground
4 Gymnasium

Umeda Campus

KANDAI Me RISE (KANDAI MIRAIZU),
an urban hub that symbolizes all those connected to Kandai who aim to take up key roles in the future

Umeda Campus

Umeda Campus Office

  • Startup cafe OSAKA
  • Innovation human resources training programs
  • KANDAI Me RISE Club
  • Public lectures: Umeda MeRISE Open College

Tel. +81-6-4256-6410

Center for Career Development Umeda Office
Tel. +81-6-4256-6504

1-5 Tsuruno-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 530-0014

 The Umeda Campus was established in October of 2016 -under the concept of providing places to think and act-to foster individuals who can lead, connect, initiate, and create.  This eight-floor facility serves as an environment that connects communities, students, members of society, and the University while providing a wide range of intellectual contents.
 A bookstore and cafes-which serve as the face of this open campus-have been constructed on the first and second floors to provide venues for many people to meet and interact with both University insiders and others, particularly at Startup Cafe Osaka, which is on the second floor and acts as a site to support entrepreneurs.  The cafe offers space to facilitate seminars and consultation meeting. These offer participants the opportunity to learn directly from active entrepreneurs and other professionals, and the cafe helps to promote a startup mindset in the Kansai region.  This is to encourage successful startups by both current students and members of society. On the third floor, there is a membership-only club for interaction between different industries. This acts as a site for idea exchange, where a wide variety of people can expand their personal networks and create new business.  Finally, the Center for Career Development Umeda Office on the fifth floor provides practical support for job-seeking students by acting as a job-hunting site targeting business centers in the Kansai region
 In addition, the campus takes advantage of its location in Umeda, Osaka to provide various educational and lifelong learning programs to members of society.  Furthermore, training programs for innovative human resources are also offered to prospective students.  The Umeda Campus utilizes the educational and research achievements of Kansai University and actively coordinates with the local community to respond to the increasingly complex and diverse needs of education aimed at future concerns.  It aims to energize not only Osaka, but the whole of Japan.

Access by Train

  • Get off at Hankyu Railway Osaka-umeda Station, and then walk about five minutes.
  • Get off at JR Osaka Station, and then walk about eight minutes.

Umeda Campus Map

Umeda Campus Map
1F BOOK & CAFE
2F Startup cafe OSAKA
3F Membership salon
4F KANDAI Me RISE Lab(Multipurpose room)
5F Center for Career Development
6/7F Retraining & Life-long Learning for Adults
8F KANDAI Me RISE Hall

Minami-Senri International Plaza

A hub for promoting internationalization based on the concept of “learning together through cross-cultural exchange”.

Minami-Senri International Plaza

Kansai University Japanese Language and Culture Program Preparatory Course (Bekka)

1-2-20 Satakedai, Suita-shi, Osaka 565-0855
Tel. +81-6-6831-9180

 Kansai University opened Minami-Senri International Plaza in April of 2012 as part of its new internationalization initiative, establishing a location for both educational facilities and a dormitory for international students attending the Japanese Language and Culture Program Preparatory Course (Bekka), and celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2022.
 This Plaza aims not only to provide opportunities for both international students and domestic students of Kansai University to share interactive experiences, but also to involve local residents of the Minami-Senri area under the concept of "learning together through cross-cultural communication".  Some domestic students from the University also live in the dormitory as Resident Assistants to support international students with their daily lives.
 In addition, by attending Bekka, students learn Japanese and acquire IT literacy through the use of technology and the e-learning system inside and outside of classes.  The classroom building is fully equipped with Wi-Fi, along with spaces to relax and socialize such as the terrace, patio, and communal areas of the dormitory.

Access by Train

  • Get off at Minami-senri Station on the Hankyu Railway Senri Line, and then walk about five minutes.

Minami-Senri International Plaza Map

Minami-Senri International Plaza Map
1 Classroom Bldg.
Japanese Language & Culture Program Preparatory Course (Bekka)
  • Classrooms, Library, IT Room, Office
2

Dormitory Bldg.

  • Residence Rooms, Multipurpose Room, Recreation Room, Japanese Room
3 South Square
■ HALL
A International Plaza Hall

Tokyo Center

Kansai University’s center in the Tokyo metropolitan area

Tokyo Center

Tokyo Center

9F Sapia Tower, 1-7-12 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005
Tel. +81-3-3211-1670 (main)
Fax. +81-3-3211-1671

 Based on the concept of “knowledge entertainment”, which helps develop people’s talents, the Tokyo Center conducts various activities aimed at increasing the ability of Kansai University to produce and acquire human resources capable of succeeding in the future, meaningfully interacting, and energizing the world.
 The Tokyo Center acts as an information communication base for the Tokyo metropolitan area, effectively supporting the power of knowledge and people from Kansai University and ensuring the ability to contribute to the improvement of five abilities: (1) the ability of students to find work, (2) the unifying force of alumni, (3) the ability to cooperate with business people, (4) the intellectual power of members of society, and (5) the appeal of researchers.
 The biggest advantage for students visiting the Tokyo metropolitan area is that the Tokyo Center is located right next to JR Tokyo Station.  This makes it easier for students to connect with the center when visiting the area for job hunting, seminars, club activities, and other pursuits.  The center is equipped with computers and lounge areas as well as luggage storage and changing rooms.  The center also issues student discount certificates and various other documentation.
 The Tokyo Center also holds public lectures and seminars for both alumni and the general public and strives to contribute to society and promote industry-academia cooperation activities in the Tokyo metropolitan area.  At the same time, the center provides up-to-date, highly practical planning services and strives to create contents aimed at creating bonds between the University and alumni.

Access by Train

  • Connected to JR Tokyo Station (Nihonbashi Gate).
  • Connected to Tokyo Metro Otemachi Station (Exit B7).