[Japan] Kansai University – Short-term Programs 2026

Greetings from Japan!

Kansai University was founded as Kansai Law School in November 1886, in the large commercial city of Osaka. Its founders consisted of a dozen people who were judicial officers and businesspersons. Kansai University has seen remarkable development over its many years. The University celebrated its 133rd anniversary in 2019. Kansai University has 13 faculties, 13 graduate schools, and three professional graduate schools, as well as a preparatory course for international students. Over its long history, all those involved in building its institution have had to overcome various hardships to achieve such prestigious standing.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Short-terms Programs 2026, Kansai University is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

COURSE TAUGHT IN ENGLISH

OSIP Short-term Career Development Program
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Course feature：
The OSIP （Osaka Social Impact Project Short-term Career Development Program is a 7-day program that brings together international and Japanese students to explore careers in Japan. Participants will take part in interactive workshops, a corporate visit, and cultural exchange. Pre-program online learning is included to enhance readiness and understanding of Japan’s work culture.
  • Course Language: English
  • Schedule: June 14 (Sunday) – June 20 (Saturday), 2026
  • Application Period: February 25 (Wednesday) – March 27 (Friday), 2026
  • Applications must be submitted by university coordinators as group applications.
For inquiries, please email to
Short-term Program Team, Division of International Affairs: short_term@ml.kandai.jp

＊Please note that Short-term Program Team only accepts inquiries in English or Japanese.

COURSE TAUGHT IN JAPANESE
Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Course (IJLC)
Course content：
Japanese language classes, Japanese culture experience, field trip and interaction with Kansai University students.
Course feature：
Kansai University Students as conversation partners will support the conversation and discussion in classes. There are many opportunities to talk with Kansai University students, and a variety of classes are offered, including Japanese for daily situations, Japanese Studies, Traditional Japanese Culture, Academic Japanese, and more.
  • Course language：Japanese
  • Schedule
    Summer 1: June 2, (Tuesday) – June 25, 2026 (Thursday) 【24 days
    Summer 2: June 30, (Tuesday) – July 23, 2026 (Thursday) 【24 days】
  • Application Period
    Summer 1: February 23, (Monday) – March 25, 2026 (Wednesday) 【Strictly by 23:59 JST
    Summer 2: February 23, (Monday) – April 9, 2026 (Thursday) 【Strictly by 23:59 JST】
  • Capacity: The program will be limited to 45 participants in principle.
  • Application will be closed upon reaching its capacity even before the application deadline.
  • In the event that applications close prior to the deadline, a waiting list may be offered.
  • Further information will be provided on the website.
For inquiries of IJLC, please email to:
Center for International Education, Kansai University: ijlc@ml.kandai.jp

ELIGIBILITY

  1. Undergraduate students (S1) or Graduate students (S2/S3)
  2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
  3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  4. Be proficient in English

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Official Academic Transcript
  2. English Language Proficiency 
  3. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
  4. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
  5. Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor
  6. Curriculum Vitae
  7. Motivation Letter
  8. Colored Copy of Passport
  9. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download) 
  10. Passport Size Photo 
  11. Other document required from the university

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than 10 March 2026 for internal review.
  2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Kansai University
  3. The FINAL decision is from Kansai University

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
  • In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)

 

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

  • WhatsApp: +62 812-1888-7818 (WA)
  • Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM 

Tags: #PartnershipFortheGoal International Collaboration SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals SDG 4: QUALITY EDUCATION