Kansai University/IIGE is pleased to announce the upcoming Kansai University Engaged/Exchange Online Learning “KU-EOL” Program Fall 2026, for students from KU and IIGE partner institutions to take part to take part in October-November 2026.

The official program booklet below outlines the program's content, schedule, and application process.

The call for applications is now open, with a deadline of September 11, 2026 (the application form can be downloaded below). 

 

 

Program Overview - What is KU-EOL?

Originally launched in 2020, this program allows students outside of Japan to participate in selected courses offered by Kansai University online and free of charge. Students from partner universities are invited to apply and join their KU peers to take part in interactive online courses and collaborative online international learning (COIL) projects. 
The courses will take place 100% online for 7 weeks, and lectures will be held once a week.

The following courses are offered as KU-EOL courses in Fall 2026:

- Japanese Popular Culture (Postwar Japanese Culture)
- Marketing in Japan
- Research Methods for Social Sciences
- Generate: Understanding DEIB in Practical Contexts

 

*PLEASE NOTE: KU-EOL is NOT an “exchange study abroad” program. The “exchange” element of this program refers to student-to-student discussion and interaction which takes place in the online classroom setting.
 

 

Course Offerings Booklet & Application Procedure

 

Access the KU-EOL course offerings booklet here 
Download the application form here

For inquiries, please email ku-eol@ml.kandai.jp, attn IIGE Secretariat indicating in the subject line that your inquiry relates to the “KU-EOL Program Fall 2026”.