Student Exchange Program - Program Details| General Information | Institution | Kanda University of International Studies |
|---|---|---|
| Program A/B Status: Cycle 1 | Closed | |
| Program A/B Status: Cycle 2 | Closed | |
| Timeline | Study Abroad Year | 2026 |
| Semester | Fall | |
| Program Information | Program Name | Student Exchange Program |
| Program Type | Program A | |
| Program Description | Details are on the program website, and applicants must check it thoroughly before applying. https://sites.google.com/kuis.ac.jp/intlstu/home-eng/en-exchange Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) accepts exchange students from UMAP member universities for one semester or two. KUIS students do love international exchange. If you come to KUIS as an exchange student, you can be friends with a lot of KUIS students and students from other countries. Such friends can be your important partners for your entire life. Exchange students choose from Program 1: Japanese Language and Culture Program (commonly referred to as the Bekka Program) or Program 2: Undergraduate Courses in English Program 1: Japanese Language and Culture Program (Bekka Program) This program is designed for students who wish to thoroughly study the Japanese language and culture. It is open to students of all Japanese proficiency levels. Those who meet the language requirements may also take regular university courses offered by the Faculty of Foreign Languages or the Faculty of Global Liberal Arts alongside Japanese students. Program 2: Undergraduate Courses in English This program focuses on courses taught in English offered by the Faculty of Foreign Languages or the Faculty of Global Liberal Arts. It is particularly well-suited for students who wish to deepen their understanding of Japan, as it offers a wide range of courses in Japan studies. | |
| Contact Information | Kayo Namaizawa, Satoshi Yoshida, international@kanda.kuis.ac.jp | |
| Teaching Language | Japanese/English (Mostly Japanese) | |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate | |
| Exchange Duration | ||
| Language Proficiency Requirements | Accept Native English | Yes |
| English Language Requirements: TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TOEFL paper-based | Scores: TOEIC L&R 600, TOEFL iBT 54, TOEFL PBT 480. IELTS 4.5 | |
| Other English Language Requirements | JLPT N1 and Placement Test Level 6 | |
| Other Language Requirements | Japanese Language and Culture Program Courses - None. However, students are expected to have mastered hiragana, katakana, basic vocabulary, kanji, and expressions. Japanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N5 or higher is desirable. Undergraduate Courses Taught in Japanese - JLPT N1 and Placement Test Level 6 (submission of certification required) or - Placement Test Level 7 Undergraduate Courses Taught in English (no certification required) -TOEIC L&R 600 -TOEFL iBT 54 -TOEFL PBT 480 -IELTS 4.5 | |
| Academic Field | Area Studies, Communication, Education, English Language and Literature, Foreign Languages and Literatures, History, International / Global Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences | |
| Facilities and Resources | None | |
| Scholarships Available: | No | |
| Scholarship Information | N/A | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $3000.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $700.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $100.00 average per month. This can include cost of buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. | |
| Other Program Fees | $0.00 excluding tuition. These may include activity, lab/materials, or other fees. | |
| Cost of Living | $500.00 average per month. This can include meals, pocket money, and entertainment. | |
| Medical Insurance | $50.00 per month. | |
| Visa | $0.00 | |
| Additional Program Information | N/A | |
| Supplementary Links | Program Website | Link |
| University Website (Japanese) | Link | |
| Program A/B Information | Additional Information | The academic calendar is not fixed. Usually, students must arrive two weeks before the semester starts for orientation. |
| Required GPA | None | |
| Program Schedules | 1st Semester Start Date: | 13/Apr/2026 |
| 1st Semester End Date: | 03/Aug/2026 | |
| 2nd Semester Dates: | 16/Sep/2026 | |
| 2nd Semester End Date: | 01/Feb/2027 | |
| Credit Transfer |
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| Number of Tuition Waved Participants | 2 | |