International Exchange on Campus
International Exchange on Campus!
Kansai University provides students with opportunities for international exchange activities as indicated below.
Meet international students from various countries/regions or aspiring students who wish to study abroad or play an active role in global society in the future, on the Kansai University campus.
The Mi-Room (Multilingual Immersion Room) is a space where students have the opportunities to experience cross-cultural communication and improve their foreign language skills for different purposes, such as preparing for study abroad. Generally, the Mi-Room is used as a space for interaction between international students and local Japanese students. When the main area is open, they can enter and leave at any time. The Mi-Room also runs language learning programs for English and other languages from all over the world. These programs are offered by the representative staff and Global Teaching Assistants (GTAs: international students from around the world and Japanese students with rich international experience). As such, many students gather there and enjoy exploring the new world.
The Division of International Affairs holds various activities through the year, including multi-cultural seminars, for all international students and students in Japan and people from the local community so that they can interact with each other.
In the Global Buddy Program (GBP), KU students become a buddy of international students, help dispel their worries about Japanese customs, making new friends, etc., and support them in adapting to a new life as smoothly as possible. For those who will be participating in the GBP, this program aims to develop global human resources who understand diversity while living a fulfilling university life through communication with international students.
GBP participants will make a group with international students as well as other KU students, and start communicating before arrival of international students.
After arrival of international students, not only can you join the welcome party for international students and events specially organized for GBP members, but also have a wide variety of global experiences in Kansai University through free group activities with GBP members and deepen friendship with them.
We recruit applicants in July and January every year.
Kansai University has five dormitories (Global House, Student House Shurei-ryo, Dormitory Tsukigaoka, Minami-Senri International Plaza International Students Dormitory, and Kansai University International Dormitory) operated by the university, and an international students dormitory called KU I-House (former name: Dormy Ryokuchi Koen 3) operated by Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd. through a business alliance with Kansai University and Kandai Pensee Co., Ltd.
Through their daily lives with diverse values at each dormitory, both students in Japan and international students can foster a global mindset. Resident Assistants who support dormitory residents’ daily lives also live in a dormitory. In addition, there is a unique human resource development program aimed only at dormitory residents.
There are several student groups at Kansai University that support international students. By providing help in their daily life, you can have opportunities to interact with international students.
Division of International Affairs Student Staff Members
They engage in various types of assistance work for the Division of International Affairs, such as counter services at the Division of International Affairs, campus guidance for visitors from overseas, assistance in managing orientations when international students come to Japan, assistance with interpreting, and assistance in managing international exchange events and activities. Through this work, they can aim to improve their international understanding and skills.
- Activities
Assistance work for Division of International Affairs employees
- Activity Period
All year (Renewable every academic year)
- Application Period
Around late March (Schedule may change.)
- Application Eligibility
Students who are enrolled in Kansai University (excluding Japanese Language and Culture Program Preparatory Course)
KU Bridge
It is a peer community that engages in international exchange activities to serve as a bridge between international students and students in Japan. They mainly plan and manage international exchange events, with the aim of supporting international students so that they can have a fulfilling university life.
- Activities
Planning and managing international exchange events
- Activity Period
As needed at the time of an event
- Application Period
April (Schedule may change.)
- Application Eligibility
Freshman and sophomore students who are enrolled in Kansai University (excluding Japanese Language and Culture Program Preparatory Course)
International Student Association
The International Student Association is a community for and composed of international students at Kansai University. They provide opportunities to develop peer-to-peer networking among international students so that they can help each other. They hold various events for international students so that they can become accustomed to campus life in Japan.
- Activities
Planning and managing events for international students
- Activity Period
As needed at the time of an event
- Application Period
April and October (Schedule may change.)
- Application Eligibility
International students who are enrolled in Kansai University
Resident Assistants
Resident assistants assume the role of supporting international students in their daily life. They live with international students in the international student dormitories.
- Activities
Support for international students in their daily life
Meeting international students, who will live in the dormitories, at the airport upon their first arrival in Japan
Assistance in the holding of orientation for new students living in the dormitories
Planning and managing events and activities in the dormitories
- Activity Period
For up to two semesters
- Application Period
Around mid-May (If you apply for a resident assistant starting from fall semester of the same year)
Around early December (If you apply for a resident assistant starting from spring semester of the following year)- Application Eligibility
Undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in Kansai University (excluding non-regular students, such as auditing students or non-degree students)
Japanese Language Class Volunteers
Kansai University established Japanese Language and Culture Program Preparatory Course (Bekka) in 2012. Students who wish to study in undergraduate or graduate courses in Japan study the Japanese language intensively here. Japanese language class volunteers assist students to help improve the Japanese proficiency in the classes under the supervision of the instructor.
- Activities
Assistance work in Bekka
(Assist as a native Japanese speaker in conversation role playing, discussion and project activities)
- Activity Period
From mid-April to early July or from early October to late December (one semester for each)
- Application Period
From mid-March to early April or from mid-July to early October
- Application Eligibility
Undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in Kansai University
Inquiries to the Kansai University Division of International Affairs
For any inquiries to the Kansai University Division of International Affairs, please contact:
Kansai University Division of International AffairsTel: +81-(0)6-6368-1121(main)
Kansai University Division of International Affairs, 3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan 564-8680, Tel: +81-(0)6-6368-1121
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