Japanese Language and Culture Course
The purpose of this course (JLC) is to teach Japanese language and Japanese culture to international students. The course consists of Subjects for International Students taught in Japanese, and Global Frontier Classes, Skill Up for Studying Abroad, Specialized Education Courses of the Faculty of Law taught in English, and so on.One of the features of this course is that it accepts students who are new to the Japanese language, and offers Japanese language classes from the beginner level. The course also offers classes on Japan studies and diverse themes in the English language.
＊JLC is not for students who intend to proceed to the university or graduate school in Japan. JLC is different from the preparatory course(Bekka).
Characteristics of the curriculums
The Japanese Language and Culture Program Japanese language and Culture Course (JLC, here after) students at Kansai University follow the “KUGF (Kansai University Global Frontier) Curriculum” and the Courses for International Students.
【KUGF curriculum】
The purposes of the KUGF curriculum are to improve language proficiency and communication skills, develop a high level of cross-cultural understanding and foster global leadership skills. The curriculum can be categorized into 2 courses which are ① “Global Frontier” and ② “Skill Up for Studying Abroad” , taught in English.
Please refer to “KUGF Course Guide“.
KUGF Course Guide
【Courses for International Students】
These courses support international students with Japanese language studies. We provide various levels of classes, from basic to advanced. You will be taking an appropriate level of Japanese classes after a language placement test. We offer not only Japanese language courses but also courses that provide basic knowledge on Japan, introduce the cultures of Japanese companies, business Japanese and relevant courses.
Study support
●Japanese language support program
Kansai University also provides support for JLC students to study Japanese outside of their classes. Students are encouraged to use this support program effectively to improve their Japanese proficiency.
- Japanese language tutor/tutee system
Tutors (Japanese students) advise and support international students regarding their studies (mainly Japanese language) and daily life. - Conversational Japanese brush-up seminars
Practical training that helps JLC students learn Japanese conversational skills that are necessary in daily life in order to adapt well to Japanese society. - Academic advisors
A member of the teaching staff of the Division of International Affairs is assigned to each individual JLC student as an academic advisor to provide guidance in formalities such as course registration after the student arrives in Japan. We offer Office Hours support to respond to consultations regarding study and life.
※ The programs and contents implemented are subject to change.
Student Life
●Campus
The Senriyama Campus offers an ideal learning environment that harmonizes lush greenery with modern facilities. The surrounding area features many restaurants, and the campus is easily accessible from central Osaka.
Senriyama Campus
●Dormitories
JLC students are able to apply for the international dormitories. Resident Assistants who are students at Kansai University will live with international students to support their daily life. Since capacities of accommodations are limited, not everyone can live in their preferred dormitory.
International Dormitory
※The dormitory allocation will be made based on the gender indicated in the passport or other official documents.
We can introduce the Kansai University Cooperative Society ("Kandai Co-op" hereafter) to students who wish to live in an apartment.
Course Guide
- Student Enrollment.The number of students to be admitted
Approximately 25- Period of study
- One semester (half a year) or two semesters (one year)
Since we operate on a semester system, students can start their studies in either the Spring Semester (April–September) or the Fall Semester (September–March of the following year). - Tuition
- Tuition JPY500,000 per semester
- Qualifications
- Students need to meet all the following requirements
- （1）Need to be foreign nationals and have completed 12-year curriculum of schooling in their home country
- （2）Need to be enrolled in, or have graduated from, foreign universities or graduate schools
- （3）Need to be able to support themselves financially during their study in Japan
- Enrollment Requirement
- JLC students are required to enroll in a minimum of 10 hours of classes per week in one semester.
It is desirable to have the following language proficiency.- ① Japanese language proficiency equivalent to either Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 level, CEFR B2 or higher.
- ② English language proficiency equivalent to either TOEFL ITP®505, TOEFL iBT®60, TOEIC®580 level, CEFR B1 or higher.
- Application Period
- April 2026 Admission: September 1,2025 (Mon.) - October 15, 2025 (Wed.)
※Web registration is open until Tuesday, September 30, 11:59 PM (JST)
September 2026 Admission: March 1, 2026 (Sun.) - April 15, 2026 (Wed.)
※Web registration is open until Tuesday, March 31,2026, 11:59 PM (JST) - Application Procedure
- Applicants are required to complete ① Web registration and ② document upload.
- ① Please complete the Web registration at the URL below. https://forms.office.com/r/5jHdm2W1Gy
- ② Within 3–4 days after completing the Web registration, you will receive an email with a URL for uploading your documents. Please upload all the application documents listed below using that URL.
- Important Information for the Application:
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- (1)When the documents are written in a language other than Japanese or English, it is the applicant’s responsibility to attach an official Japanese or English translation (with the official seal), certified by a government, a notary public, or an educational institution.(Translations by private translation companies must be notarized.)
- (2) All the documents for the application must be uploaded together.
- (3) All the documents for the application must be uploaded together.
- (4) The applicant will be prohibited from attending the course, if any false statements on the application documents are detected. Furthermore, entrance permission will be cancelled, if false statements on the application documents are detected after the results are issued.
- (5) Upload original copies of the certifications for the application except in specified cases.
- (6) Applicants may be requested to submit additional documents if Kansai University considers it necessary.
- (7) Keep a copy of the application package in case the documents are needed for a visa application.
- (8) If you have a physical disability or require special consideration in class due to health reasons, please make sure to inform the Center for International Education, Kansai University before applying.
Registration Procedures
●Payment of Tuition Fee
After the application forms are assessed, the Acceptance Notification will be announced. Then, a registration guide will be sent to you within 2 months after the application deadline. Please complete the payment of JPY502,500(tuition fee for one semester + JPY 2,500 as bank fees in Japan) by the designated payment deadline. No late payments will be accepted.
※Applicants may be asked to participate in an online identity verification process, via Zoom.
※No refunds will be made for the difference, even if the fees charged by Japanese banks do not exceed JPY2,500.
●Refunds following Declination of Registration
Tuition fee is JPY500,000 per semester. Those applicants who decline to register in the course for unavoidable reasons must tender a ‘cancellation of registration’ by the deadlines, March 31st for April Admission or September 20th for September Admission in the year of enrolment, in order to receive a refund of the remaining amount of the tuition fee from which incurred expenses and overseas remittance fees will be deducted.
※When returning the tuition fee to an account at a financial institution outside of Japan, the applicant is responsible for any fees incurred for returning the tuition fee.
The schedule from application procedure to arrival in Japan（tentative : for reference only）
| April Admission | September Admission | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 15th October | 15th April |
| Sending the Invoice | Late November | Late May |
| Payment of the Tuition Fee | Early December | Early June |
| Notification of results | Early December | Early June |
| Application procedures for Certificate of Eligibility | EarlyDecember – Mid December | Early June – Mid June |
| Sending of the Welcome Pack including COE | Mid February – Late February | Early August – Mid August |
| Visa application | Around March | Around August |
| Entry into Japan | Late March | Early September |
※ Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Academic Calendar
| April Admission | September Admission | |
|---|---|---|
| Start of semester | April 1 | September 21 |
| Classes begin | April 5 | September 21 |
| Classes end | July 23 | January 21 |
| Examinations | July 24 to 31 | January 23 to 30 |
| Semester ends | September 20 | March 31 |
※ The academic year may change depending on a year
Grading
The results for each subject studied are graded as shown below.
| Points | Level |
|---|---|
| 100～90 | 秀（S） |
| 89~80 | 優（A） |
| 79～70 | 良（B） |
| 69～60 | 可（C） |
| ～59 | 不可（F） |
※ If a course includes examinations to assess results and the examination was not taken, then “ I “ (not taken) is displayed.
※Kansai University evaluates grades for the courses taken and issues a CERTIFICATE OF ACADEMIC RECORD.
※The CERTIFICATE OF ACADEMIC RECORD (an electronic English transcript) for each semester will be sent to JLC students. The schedule for sending this is as follows:
Fall Semester - planned to send early March
Spring Semester - planned to send early September
Please refer to the sample transcript at the URL below. Details regarding grade evaluation and credits are also provided, so please check them as well.
https://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/Kokusai/ES/coar.pdf
Visa and Student Life
●Residence Visa
【The application Procedure for Obtaining a Visa】
In order to stay in Japan as an international student, in principle applicants will be required to obtain a “Student” visa. After the registration procedure is completed, Kansai University will act as a representative in the application for a Certificate of Eligibility which is necessary to obtain the “Student” visa. As soon as the Certificate of Eligibility is issued, it will be sent to the applicant. The applicant must immediately complete the process at a Japanese Embassy or Consulate General in the applicant’s home country to obtain a visa.
- （1）Kansai University will not act as a representative if applicants apply for any visa status other than “Student”. Please contact Immigration Services Agency of Japan directly if you wish to stay in Japan with other than a student visa status.
- （2）Be aware that the delayed completion of the registration process may result in late delivery of Certificate of Eligibility, which may hinder the applicant’s entering Japan.
- （3）Kansai University will decide on the visa representative request, based on the application. As a result of the decision, the University may request the applicant to submit additional documents to prove ability of financial support. The University will not respond to any claims made about the final decision.
- （4）The Certificate of Eligibility is granted by the Ministry of Justice; therefore, Kansai University will not take any responsibility if the application is denied. The applicant is not allowed to register for this program if the application is denied, since he/she will not be eligible to stay in Japan legally. Moreover, enrollment at Kansai University with a Short Stay visa is not permitted.
- （5）Those applicants who have a history of being denied a Certificate of Eligibility for whatever reason, will not be issued one unless the problem is resolved. If there is any history of being denied a visa application, inform Kansai University before making the application.
【Change of status of residence after completion of JLC】
Kansai University does not provide support for changing status of residence after completion of the JLC. After completing the course, you are required to return to your home country by the end of the semester.
●Student Life
【Living Expenses】
The average living cost in Osaka is around JPY100,000-150,000 per month including rent.
Make sure to consider this when you budget for living costs in Japan.
【National Health Insurance】
All non-Japanese who will live for more than 3 months in Japan, are required to enroll in the National Health Insurance scheme. The annual insurance fee is about JPY30,000 in Suita City where Kansai University is located. On receiving medical examinations, treatment, or getting a prescription, the recipient only needs to pay 30% of the total cost as a partial charge of the medical expense; 70% of the total cost will be covered by National Health Insurance.
Application Documents
(1) A certificate of Enrollment or Graduation from the applicant’s university (or a certificate of Expected Graduation)
(2) The Official Transcript from the university
(3) The result of the EJU, JLPT, or J. TEST (if available, showing pass/fail and score)
(4) The certificate to prove English language proficiency
If the applicant is not a native speaker of English, upload a copy of the official result of TOEFL, TOEIC® or IELTS (if available).
(5) A certificate of Health
※The certificate must be filled out by a doctor, either in Japanese or English.
※【For individuals with Philippine ,Nepalese or Vietnamese nationality】Those who hold the nationality listed above and are coming to Japan for a JLC program will be subject to tuberculosis screening before entry. Based on the instructions from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, students from the Philippines, Nepal and Vietnam required to undergo a health check at a designated medical institution and submit a tuberculosis-free certificate. For more details, please refer to this link.
The Certificate of Health
(6)The application Form for the Certificate of Eligibility (Forms designated by Ministry of Justice, Government of Japan)
※ Please download the file below, complete the designated fields, attach your ID photo data, and then upload the file.
The application for Certificate of Eligibility (Entry Sheet + Sample Form)
(7) Passport
Upload the following pages from your passport: The passport ID page including your name and the photograph of your face as well as the page which includes all previous records (passport stamps) of entry and departure to and from Japan.
When the applicant does not possess a passport, upload an Identification Card or documents issued by the government of the applicant’s home country or any equivalent institutions.
(8) Sponsor Documents
If you have multiple financial supporters, please upload the supporting documents for each of them.
●In the case where the applicant will pay expenses
① A financial statement of the account under the name of the applicant
(the bank must have the ability to exchange the currency into JPY, and to transfer the money into a bank account in Japan). Upload the financial statement of an account in which the balance exceeds the tuition and living expenses.
・JPY1,100,000 or more for one semester (tuition fee for one semester + JPY100,000/month × 6 months as living expenses)
・JPY2,200,000 or more, for two semesters (tuition fee for two semesters+JPY100,000/month×12 months as living expenses)
② A certificate of Employment
③ A certificate of Annual Income from the previous year
●In the case where relatives of the applicant transfer funds from their home country
①A financial Statement of the Account under the name of the guarantor / sponsor(the bank must have the ability to exchange the currency into JPY and to transfer the money into a bank account in Japan). Upload a financial statement of an account in which the balance exceeds the tuition and living expenses.
*JPY1,100,000 or more for one semester (tuition fee for one semester + JPY100,000/month × 6 months as living expenses)
*JPY2,200,000 or more, for two semesters (tuition fee for two semesters+JPY100,000/month×12 months as living expenses)
② A certificate of Employment
③ A certificate of Annual Income from the previous year
④ A document that proves the relationship with the applicant
Upload one of the following: the Family Register, a Birth Certificate, a Residence Card or Public Certification of Kinship.
●In the case where funds will be provided by a sponsor in Japan
①A financial Statement of the Account under the name of the guarantor / sponsor(the bank must have the ability to exchange the currency into JPY and to transfer the money into a bank account in Japan). Upload a financial statement of an account in which the balance exceeds the tuition and living expenses.
*JPY1,100,000 or more for one semester (tuition fee for one semester + JPY100,000/month × 6 months’ living expenses)
*JPY2,200,000 or more for two semesters (tuition fee for two semesters+JPY100,000/month×12 months’ living expenses)
② A certificate of Income from the previous year
Upload a Tax-Income Certificate or a Tax Declaration Certificate which includes the sponsor’s total income.
③ A certificate of Employment
Upload the Registration, a Certificate of Authority, or the stamped Individual Income Final Tax Return if the sponsor is self-employed.
④ Residence Card of the guarantor / sponsor(s)
⑤A document which proves the relationship with the applicant
Upload one of the following if the guarantor / sponsor is a relative of the applicant: a copy of Family Register, a Birth Certificate, a Residence Card or a Public Certification of Kinship. Upload one of the following when the guarantor / sponsor is a friend or an acquaintance of the applicant: a document which explains the relationship with the applicant and a photo of the sponsor and the applicant appearing together.
●In the case where funding will be covered by a scholarship
①Upload a document which includes following information:
(i)The amount you receive from the scholarship, and (ii) the period and the source of the scholarship.
＜For your reference＞
Sample Documents（the Certificate of Health）
Application Documents Self-Check
Privacy Policy
The Center for International Education, Kansai University will follow the Japanese laws, guidelines, and other norms concerning the use of personal information (address, name, telephone number or personally identifiable information) provided by the applicant.
Be sure to refer to the following website for more details about the use of personal information:
https://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/info/privacy.html
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