Overview

Do you want to develop a depth of knowledge and experience in Japan and Asia? Do you want to proactively engage with others in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges? Do you want to make a difference in the world or in your community?

If so, then this Global Engagement degree from Kansai Gaidai University is the program for you – a program designed to nurture global thinkers and leaders through the lens of Japan and Asia. This two-year immersive experience of studying and living in Japan is a unique opportunity to acquire and practice the knowledge, skills, mindset, and passion to be an engaged global citizen.

Who is the best fit for the program?

Those individuals who want to:

Develop an understanding of complex global issues facing our world.

Acquire breadth and depth of knowledge about Japan and Asia from a multi-disciplinary perspective.

Enhance transferable skills in multi-cultural settings.

Pursue a career in a wide range of areas: business sector, NGOs, international organizations, educational sector, and community service.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Survey in International Politics

Survey in Sociology

Foreign Policy

International Politics

Global Service Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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94

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

7

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Credits

124 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hirakata, Japan

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies International Relations View 8 other Bachelors in International Relations in Japan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

94

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

7

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants have graduated or expect to graduate by August 2027 from a degree-granting junior college (associate’s degree program) outside of Japan.

Applicants have graduated or expect to graduate by August 2027 from a degree-granting university (bachelor’s degree program) outside of Japan.

Applicants have been enrolled for at least two years in a bachelor’s degree program at a degree-granting university outside of Japan and have earned or expect to earn at least 62 credits* by August 2027.

Applicants who are judged by the President of the Kansai Gaidai University (KGU) to have equivalent qualifications (eligibility) to those stated above.

Letter of Recommendation

Statement of Purpose and Study Plan

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

800000 JPY / year

≈ 800000 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

800000 JPY / year

≈ 800000 JPY / year

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Overview

Who is the best fit for the program?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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