Kinki University

About

Kindai University, formerly known as Kinki University, is a prominent private institution in Japan, highly regarded for its innovative research and diverse academic offerings. It is particularly renowned for its pioneering work in full-cycle aquaculture of bluefin tuna, a distinctive characteristic that highlights its strength in agricultural and marine sciences. The university boasts strong faculties in Agriculture, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Science & Engineering. For international students, Kindai University offers various exchange programs and a growing number of English-taught courses, particularly at the graduate level and within specific global programs. Its dedicated International Center provides comprehensive support, assisting with visa procedures, housing, and daily life to ensure a smooth transition and enriching experience.

Background

Kindai University (Japanese: 近畿大学, Hepburn: Kinki Daigaku) is a private non-sectarian and coeducational university based in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan with campuses in five other locations: Nara, Nara; Ōsakasayama, Osaka; Uchita, Wakayama; Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima; and Iizuka, Fukuoka. The English name of the university had been Kinki University since its establishment in 1949 to refer to "the surrounding area of the capital city (Kyoto)". On May 20, 2014, the university announced that its English name would officially change to Kindai (近大) being a shortening of the Japanese name Kinki Daigaku (近畿大学), to avoid the implications of the word "kinky", as the university was planning to globalize with the establishment of a new Foreign Language school. The name change took effect on April 1, 2016.

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