Kansai University

• Osaka
• Private institution

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• About University
• http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/index.html

• Address
• 3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka, 564-8680

• Contact
• Public Relations Division
• TEL: 06-6368-1121
• FAX:
• E-mail:

• Opening
• 1886

• Total number of students
• 28,071 (568 from overseas) as of 2012

• Fee
• Admission fee: 260,000 yen for 2012
• Tuition fee: 810,000 - 1,314,000 yen for 2012
• Other: 27,000 yen for 2012

Generating "action from thought," Kansai University's quest is to open up new worlds through education, exchange and research

Kansai University is located in the historical city of Osaka. Established in 1886, Kansai University's educational philosophy is based on the notion of "practical academia" through a balance of scholastic theory and real-world application.

The university has 13 faculties: Law, Letters, Economics, Commerce, Sociology, Policy Studies, Foreign Language Studies, Health and Well-being, Informatics, Safety Science, Engineering Science, Environmental and Urban Engineering, and Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering. The university also has graduate schools for the various faculties, in addition to the School of Law, School of Accountancy, and the Graduate School of Professional Clinical Psychology. Three high schools, three junior high schools, an elementary school and a kindergarten are also affiliated with the university, making it a truly comprehensive educational institution.

Kansai University boasts state-of-the-art educational and research facilities at its original campus in Senriyama, Takatsuki and the two new urban campuses of Takatsuki Muse and Sakai, which started operating in 2010.

We offer many programs for prospective international students who wish to enter the university as an undergraduate student to pursue a bachelor's degree, international exchange students from our many sister schools around the world, and students who wish to study at graduate level.

Numerous international students currently study at Kansai University. As their number increases each year, we are fostering an extensive network of excellence around the world with former students who are knowledgeable in Japanese culture and academia.

Kansai University provides counseling and financial assistance, and facilitates student interaction and activities to ensure that our international students lead fulfilling lives during their studies.

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Using the learning opportunities provided by Kansai University to become a journalist.

Fan XianJuan

Fan XianJuan (Faculty of  Sociology)

I am from Yunnan Province in China, and studied Japanese at the Shanghai International Studies University. The reason I chose Kansai University for my study abroad experience is because there are many prominent graduates active in society, and the school has excellent facilities. Also, when I was studying at a Japanese language school, I met an intern student from Kansai University. I sensed something special about the university through getting to know that person.

Kansai University offers extensive support to international students. For example, Japanese partner students are assigned to help us by checking reports and helping us learn Japanese, etc. I am majoring in Mass Communications. I started by studying basic sociology and psychology, and now I am enjoying learning about attracting foreign visitors to Japan in a seminar taught by a really wonderful professor.

Kansai University is a place which emphasizes developing people who can "Think and Act". I have had some truly amazing experiences here, including helping as a volunteer staff member at the Osaka marathon sponsored by Kansai University. When I graduate, I want to make use of all the learning opportunities given to me by Kansai University to become a journalist active throughout Asia.

Departments and Faculties

• Faculty of Law
• Department of Law and Politics
• We nurture students to be active in various fields with an international and rational outlook.
  Web site: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/academics/fac_law.html
  
  
• Faculty of Letters
• General Department of Humanities
• Various disciplines to explore a wider and deeper overview of human existence and culture.
  Web site: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/academics/fac_letters.html
  
  
• Faculty of Economics
• Department of Economics
• We take a comprehensive stance in analyzing society and the world from various perspectives through the window of economics.
  Web site: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/academics/fac_eco.html
  
  
• Faculty of Commerce
• Department of Commerce
• We educate students to become dignified and flexible business leaders active at both local and global levels.
  Web site: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/academics/fac_com.html
  
  
• Faculty of Sociology
• Department of Sociology
• We inquire into matters of humankind and society using an interdisciplinary approach to encourage sensibility and vitality in our students.
  Web site: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/academics/fac_soc.html
  
  
• Faculty of Policy Studies
• Department of Policy Studies
• Through 4-year-long seminars combined with various study disciplines, we aim to develop students with the knowledge and capability to plan practical policies.
  Web site: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/academics/fac_policy.html
  
  
• Faculty of Foreign Language Studies
• Department of Foreign Language Studies
• We foster highly educated and energetic language professionals with outstanding foreign language skills.
  Web site: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/academics/fac_for.html
  
  
• Faculty of Health and Well-being
• Department of Health and Well-being
• Exploring the field of human health focusing on the keywords of "sports" and "welfare".
  Web site: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/academics/fac_hw.html
  
  
• Faculty of Informatics
• Department of Informatics
• Educating students in specialized information fluency so that they can excel and adapt in our constantly transforming IT society.
  Web site: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/academics/fac_info.html
  
  
• Faculty of Safety Science
• Department of Safety Management
• Our objective is to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to make a contribution by designing a safe and secure society.
  Web site: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/academics/fac_ss.html
  
  
• Faculty of Engineering Science
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Pure and Applied Physics
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Using natural science and the latest technologies, we create "structures" to sustain society.
  Web site: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/academics/fac_eng.html
  
  
• Faculty of Environmental and Urban Engineering
• Department of Architecture
• Department of Civil, Environmental and Applied System Engineering
• Department of Chemical, Energy and Enviromental Engineering
• We teach science technology to nurture people with rich, creative minds with a high level of logical perception, and who can excel in the field of town development for the 21st century.
  Web site: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/academics/fac_env.html
  
  
• Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering
• Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering
• Department of Life Science and Biotechnology
• From molecules, to new materials and biology, we research manufacturing techniques for the future as our contribution to society.
  Web site: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/academics/fac_che.html
  
  

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