Location

• 1-155 Uegahara Ichibancho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, 6628501 JAPAN 

 

Tuition Fees

No tuition fees for the Exchange Program if nominated by an exchange partner institution.

 

Nomination Deadlines

• Fall Semester: 10 March

• Spring Semester:  10 October

 

Application Period

• Fall Semester: 1 March – 15 April

• Spring Semester: 1 October – 15 November

 

Academic Calendar

• Fall Semester

  • Arrival: Early – Mid September

  • Classes: Late September – Mid/Late January

  • Winter Break: Late December – Early January

• Spring Semester

  • Arrival: Mid March

  • Classes: Early April – Mid/Late July

​​Note: Classes may be held on some national public holidays.

 

Contemporary Japan Program (CJP)

• There are two study tracks available within the CJP.

• Exchange Students can choose one of the following study tracks: 

• Japanese Language Track, for students who wish to focus on their Japanese language studies

• Modern Japan Track, for students who wish mainly to learn about Japan via English-taught courses through a variety of subjects.

​For detailed course information: [Click here]

 

Language Requirements for JLT

• Japanese: Students must be able to read, write, understand, and pronounce Hiragana and Katakana fluently before arrival.

• English: Recommended proficiency equivalent to TOEFL iBT® 71 or higher, as some elective courses may be offered in English.

​No certificate submission is required.

 

Language Requirements for MJT

• Japanese: Not required.

• English: Students whose native language is not English should have proficiency equivalent to TOEFL iBT® 71 or higher.

​No certificate submission is required.

 

KGU-Sponsored Scholarships

• Exchange students may apply for a scholarship through KGU when submitting their exchange application.

• Successful applicants are usually notified about a week before arrival in Japan, though in some cases, notification may come after arrival.

• Please note: The number of available scholarships has decreased in recent years. Students should not rely on receiving a scholarship and must plan to cover all expenses independently.

 

Course Load and Credits

• Exchange students are required to take at least 10 hours of classes per week (equivalent to about 7 class periods).

• Each course credit equals 22.5 hours for language courses or 11.25 hours for lectures and seminars.

Students may register for up to 24 credits per semester.

 

Student Support

• KG Buddies: Local volunteers who help exchange students adjust to life at KGU.

• Global Student (GS) Network: Provides orientation support and organizes cultural activities.

 

Transcripts

• Official transcripts are sent to the home university after the exchange (Spring: Early September / Fall: Early March).

 

Estimated Monthly Cost of Living

• Program Fees: ¥ 4,000 per semester (includes KGU Insurance Pack and Support Pack)

• Accommodation:

  • Dormitory:  ¥ 240,000–¥650,000 per semester

  • Homestay: . ¥ 400,000–¥500,000 per semester

     

    (Actual costs vary by housing type and duration.)

• Food: ¥ 40,000

• Books: ¥ 7,000

• Miscellaneous: ¥ 20,000

• Health Insurance: ¥ 3,000