Kansai University

About

Kansai University is a comprehensive private university renowned for its strong faculties in humanities, social sciences, and engineering, emphasizing a practical approach to education. It offers a vibrant international environment with several English-taught degree programs, particularly within the Faculties of Informatics, Engineering, and Policy Studies, designed to attract and integrate global talent. The university boasts a dedicated International Plaza and robust support services, including extensive Japanese language training, housing assistance, and cultural immersion activities, ensuring a smooth transition and enriching experience for international students. With a strong focus on fostering global citizens, Kansai University is distinctive for its wide array of international exchange opportunities and its commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community.

Background

Kansai University (関西大学, Kansai Daigaku), abbreviated as Kandai (関大) or Kansaidai (関西大), is a private non-sectarian and coeducational university with its main campus in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Japan and two sub-campuses in Sakai and Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture. Founded as Kansai Law School in 1886, It has been recognized as one of the four leading private universities in western Japan: Kan-Kan-Do-Ritsu (関関同立), along with Kwansei Gakuin University, Doshisha University, and Ritsumeikan University. The athletic teams at Kansai University are known as the Kaisers and are primarily members of the Kansai Big 6. The Kansai–Kwansei Gakuin rivalry is a college rivalry between two universities located in Kansai, Japan.

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