Study in Japan

The Basics.

Study in the cultural heart of Japan at Kansai Gaidai University. The University’s central location in Hirakata city offers you the opportunity to deepen your interests in Asian studies while you explore the nearby cities of Osaka and Kyoto. Aside from Japanese language classes, courses on this Tulane Study Abroad Program (TSAP) are taught in English:

Students on the TSAP in Japan program enroll directly at Kansai Gaidai University, a private university with approximately 13,000 students. The university has been welcoming students from the US for decades and offers a unique two-way exchange community. Courses, grades, and credits travel back with you to Tulane when you participate in a TSAP.

When Can I Go ?

Academic calendars in Japan vary from year to year following this rough schedule:

Exact dates will be provided during the semester before your departure.

Where Will I Live?

Student housing can be arranged either with a “homestay” family or in an on-campus dormitory. In the homestay program, students eat all meals (except lunch during the school week) with their host family. In the dormitories, students are expected to prepare their own meals in the fully equipped kitchens or eat at university cafeterias or local restaurants. Students make their housing arrangements with Kansai Gaidai University.

What are the costs?

Studying abroad is affordable. Costs vary by program and student lifestyle. Because students on TSAPs pay Tulane University tuition for their studies abroad, most Tulane and federal financial aid applies. Below is an average of the per-semester cost for the 2005-06 year to help you with your budgeting:

~ The cost of Tulane tuition for 2005-06 has yet to be determined. Students are billed through Tulane for tuition, International Emergency Evacuation Insurance, and the Academic Support Service Fee for all programs. They pay all other costs directly as they occur.

*Living costs vary widely and include housing, meals, books, round-trip airfare from New Orleans, health insurance, passport, visa, and personal expenses. They do not include vacation travel.

Am I Eligible?

In order to apply for the TSAP in Japan, you need to meet and maintain the following requirements established to help participants meet the demands of the studies faced abroad:

All students must complete Tulane proficiency requirements before starting a TSAP. Students who have every been on disciplinary, or honor board probation are not eligible to apply.

How Do I Apply?

Begin the process well in advance of the year or semester you plan to study abroad. Deadlines vary greatly, starting with the submission of your online TSAP application:

Some programs fill up before the deadline so you are strongly advised to submit your application early to increase your chances of being accepted.

A complete application includes a statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation from Tulane faculty, one photo and a $50 non-refundable deposit. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Upon conditional acceptance from the Center for International Studies, your will submit an application to the host program abroad. Final acceptance to study abroad is contingent upon this application and your ability to maintain the above eligibility requirements through the semester before departure.

Getting Started...

For more information about this program, visit Kansai Gaidai University's website to determine if studying in Japan is right for you.