Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) is an independent institution for higher education, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in over 35 different disciplines to a student body of about 20,000, including approximately 400 foreign students. The University maintains academic standards that rank among the highest of all Japanese universities and colleges. Students have taken courses here on Japanese culture, art, history and language.

Two-minute overview of Kwansei Gakuin University (Video)

Exchange students will be enrolled in Contemporary Japan Program and choose from one of the two tracks: Japanese Language Track or Modern Japan Track.

Credit Equivalency: 30 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE

Available Courses: Check here.

Housing: Nominated exchange students from U of T may apply for on-campus housing, but it is not guaranteed. Please find more information here.

Note: This destination is only open to Full Year or Winter exchange.  This destination’s term date does not align with U of T’s. If you have any questions, please email learning.abroad@utoronto.ca.