Kindai Short-Term Japanese Program

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Kindai University launched a new short term Japanese language/culture program for the students who are currently attending our partner universities.
The program is distinctive in the way that it consists of interaction with Kindai University students and hands-on Japanese traditional culture experiences that may include the Japanese martial arts, Budo.
The Japanese language course is also peculiar in the sense that various levels are available, from elementary level without no learning experience to intermediates.
Please be aware that this program is non-credit. The certificate of completion and transcript will be provided.

Program Period: January 12, 2027 ～ January 29, 2027

Application Period: Octorber 2, 2026 ～ Octorber 27, 2026 (Japan Time)
* Any application received outside of the application period will not be accepted.

Participant Capacity Minimum 12 – Maximum 30

• The program is cancelled if the number of applicants does not reach the minimum number of participant.
• The application will be closed once we reach the capacity of participants. (First-come and first- served basis)
• The maximum capacity will be subject to change, depending on the accommodation availability.

Program Fee: ¥330,000 (incl. Accommodation, Airport pickup and Textbook)

Payment Deadline: November 27, 2026

Payment Method: Online payment with a credit card through the Kindai online system
(Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Diners Club and American Express are available.)
※The payment instruction will be provided later to program participants.

Program Description

※Contents are subject to change.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students in an undergraduate or a graduate program at one of Kindai's partner universities through the entire program period.
• Applicants must not hold any residence status in Japan at the time of application and must join the program as a tourist.
• Applicants must be able to join ALL scheduled lectures and activities.
• Applicants should be able to understand English or Japanese at a basic conversational level in order to follow the extra cultural activities.

Application Documents

Please prepare the following information and documents before completing the Google Form:

1. The latest official certificate of enrollment in English
2. The latest official transcript in English
3. A copy of passport (The biographical page)
4. ID Photo (JPEG or PNG)

The whole application process

1)

Complete your application through the Google Form below and upload all required documents within the form.
Application Form
Please make sure to provide all required information and upload all necessary documents when completing the form.
※Applicants in regions where Google Forms cannot be accessed, please contact us by email for an alternative application method.

2)

A confirmation email along with the program fee payment instruction is sent to applicants whose participation in the program is accepted.

3)

Complete the program fee payment by following the payment instruction.

4)

Submit a copy of your flight ticket.
※Program participants are required to arrive at Kansai International Airport at the designated time/date in order to take a free shuttle bus arranged by Kindai University. The detailed schedule will be informed later.

5)

For those who require a visa to participate in the program, please note that the residence status that Kindai University can be a sponsor for is limited to temporary visitor: Tourism.
No documents other than the Letter of Acceptance and a program schedule will be provided.

Accommodation

Single room in a dormitory or hotel. The type of accommodation will be decided by the university and cannot be selected individually.

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