Japan
Kansai Gaidai University
Kansai Gaidai University has an
enrollment of about 13,000. Exchange students enroll in the Asian Studies
Program, which draws almost 600 students each year from more than 250
universities around the world.
Kansai Gaidai relocated to a new
campus in 2002, so all the facilities are new and offer the highest level of
comfort.
Located in the cultural heart of
Japan, the campus provides an excellent starting point from which to explore a
fascinating and historical region of Japan. Many of the cities in the Kansai
region are used in the Asian Studies Program for field trips, independent
research, and case studies.
Kansai Gaidai is located in the city
of Hirakata (pop. 408,000), midway between Osaka, Japan's second largest city,
and Kyoto and Nara, the ancient capitals of Japan.
An efficient public transportation
system and the famous “bullet trains” make it easy to travel within the region
and to other areas of Japan.
 Osaka has
been a major center of commerce since the eighteenth century, and is still a
vast, expanding hub of business and industry today. As a center of pop culture,
Osaka never ceases to generate a variety of new trends and give birth to new
dimensions of the urban experience in Japan.
 Kyoto was
founded in the late eighth century, and retains much of its ancient character.
While prestigious museums house the most valuable collections of Japanese art in
the country, Kyoto itself is a fine museum in its own right. Fortunately, the
city was not damaged in World War II, and therefore many of its temples and
shrines are now national treasures for everyone to appreciate.
Program Features
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The Asian Studies Program is
designed as a one-year study abroad experience, but students may elect to
enroll for just one semester.
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Students take Japanese courses in
the morning and Social Sciences, Humanities, Business/Economics, and Studio
Art courses in the afternoon. The program provides students with an
opportunity to obtain firsthand knowledge of the culture and language of
Japan.
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Efficient language instruction
through the latest innovations, fully equipped laboratories.
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Homestays are encouraged, but
on-campus residences are available.
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Advance registration for classes.
Eligibility
Fees and Expenses
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Regular State University Fee paid to
CSU San Marcos. No tuition or fees at Kansai Gaidai University
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Homestay (including two meals per
day): $2,500 per semester. On-campus Dormitory (double): $1,400-$1,650 per
semester, depending on type of accommodation
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Health Insurance: $37 per month
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Cost of meals and personal expenses
will vary, but average $700 per month.
How to
Apply
1. Visit the Kansai Gaidai website at
www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/
to learn about the University.
2. Consult with the CSU San Marcos
Study Abroad Advisor in Craven Hall 3200 to determine if you are eligible for this program.
3. Consult with a faculty advisor in
your major department to determine if the Kansai Gaidai
courses
will count
toward your major. If so, complete a
Study Abroad Credit Approval Form.
Flexibility is
required for course selection. Courses for the current
semester are posted after the application deadline. Review
courses that were offered the previous semester. Registration in
Kansai Gaidai courses takes place after arrival. A
registration lottery number is assigned during orientation.
4. Obtain and complete an Exchange
Student
Application
form and submit it to the CSUSM Study Abroad Advisor in Craven Hall 3200 along
with copies of all your academic transcripts.
5. Application Deadlines
For Fall Enrollment:
March 1
For Spring Enrollment:
September 1
Apply early. The
programs generally fill before the closing deadlines.
The Office of Global
Education
Craven Hall 3200
California State University San Marcos
333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, California, 92096-0001
Tel: +1 760.750.4090
Fax: +1 760.750.3284
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updated
02/22/2008 |
