Kanda University of International Studies

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Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) is a private university in Japan renowned for its specialized focus on international studies, foreign language education, and cross-cultural communication. It offers a vibrant academic environment, particularly strong in English language teaching and global liberal arts, with a dedicated Faculty of Global Liberal Arts where courses are taught entirely in English. For international students, KUIS provides extensive support through its International Affairs Office, numerous exchange programs, and a unique "English Only Zone" (E-Zone) on campus, fostering an immersive language learning experience. This distinctive E-Zone, where students and faculty communicate exclusively in English, is central to its commitment to practical language proficiency and global understanding.

Background

Kanda University of International Studies (神田外語大学, Kanda Gaigo Daigaku) or KUIS is a private university located in Makuhari, Mihama-ku, Chiba, Japan. The university was founded in 1987 as an extension of Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages in Tokyo and is operated by Sano Educational Foundation. KUIS is a research university specializing in learner autonomy and is one of the top universities in Japan for international studies. In the 2011 academic year, 3,682 undergraduates were enrolled; in the 2006 academic year, 30 postgraduates were enrolled.

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