Kansai Gaidai University
Kansai Gaidai University Asian Studies Program
Kansai Gaidai University (KGU) and Saint Michael鈥檚 College have been exchange partners since 1988. During that time nearly a hundred Japanese and American students have participated in the program and have studied for a semester or academic year at the exchange partner鈥檚 home campus.
KGU, located in the city of Hirakata, enrolls approximately 11,000 undergraduate students and its popular Asian Studies Programs hosts more than 600 international students per year. A large selection of courses are taught in English and Japanese language courses are offered at all levels of proficiency. If you are interested in experiencing Japanese culture first hand, this is a great way to start.
Explore KGU鈥檚 Asian Studies Program .
Merry Paulding
Kansai Gaidai Returnee
The application process for exchange programs is managed through the SMC Study Abroad Office. For information on how to apply, or if you have questions about the program, please contact the Study Abroad office, or make an appointment at: