Kansai University
関西大学
Kan-Kan-Do-RitsuⓘA name grouping Kansai, Kwansei Gakuin, Doshisha and Ritsumeikan — the four leading private universities of the Kansai region. Not an official ranking.
15 days leftApply by 11/19 → exam on 1/10 · November Recruitment (documents + interview)
- Exam location
- Campus in Japan · some online ›
- Japanese requirement
- Take the EJU (no minimum score) ›
- First-year fees
- from ¥1,277,000 ›
Fees and conditions can change over time. Always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Fees and conditions can change over time.
Homes near campus within 3 km · SALLAE building data
| Campus | Station | Homes | Lowest / month | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senriyama Campus | Hankyu Senri Line, Kandai-mae Station (right outside the station; about 5 minutes on foot to the main gate) | 4 | ¥47,500 | ¥56,300 |
| Takatsuki Campus | Settsu-Tomita Station or Takatsuki Station, then Takatsuki City Bus to "Kansai University" | 0 | — | — |
| Takatsuki Muse Campus | Takatsuki Station, 7 min walk | 1 | ¥73,000 | ¥73,000 |
About the school
A private university founded in 1886. It has 31,068 students, including 1,086 international students (undergraduate 596 · graduate 490). There are 874 faculty members, 85 of them from outside Japan. It has 5 campuses (Senriyama, Takatsuki, Takatsuki Muse, Sakai, Suita Mirai); which one you attend depends on your department.
History · 5
- 1886
- Opened the Kansai Law School at Gansoji Temple in Kyomachibori, Nishi Ward, Osaka
- 1905
- Reorganized and renamed "Private Kansai University"
- 1922
- Built a new campus in Senriyama and approved as Kansai University under the University Ordinance
- 1994
- Opened the Takatsuki Campus and established the Faculty of Informatics
- 2023
- Opened the Suita Mirai Campus
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
Kansai University admits international students through 2 routes.Pick your situation below to see only the routes that fit · Based on the guidelines for April 2027 entry
EJUThe exam Japanese universities use for international student admission · June and November · also held outside Japan = Examination for Japanese University Admission · JLPTJapanese-Language Proficiency Test · N1 is the highest, then N2 = Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
Apply with documents + interview
Official name: 外国人学部留学生入学試験〈面接を実施する学部〉
Selection is by documents and the EJU, plus an interview on campus (Informatics also has an essay). If you live outside Japan, you need to come to Japan for the interview.
Accepting applications now · until 11/19
September recruitment · October interview
- Apply 9/1~9/7
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- Exam 10/18
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- Results 11/2
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- Enroll ~11/117 days left
November recruitment · January interview
- Apply 11/13~11/19opens in 9 days
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- Exam 1/10
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- Results 1/15
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- Enroll ~1/25
Apply with documents only
Official name: 外国人学部留学生入学試験〈面接を実施しない学部〉
There is no exam; selection is by documents and the EJU only. You do not need to come to Japan.
Accepting applications now · until 11/19
September recruitment · Faculty of Law · June EJU only
- Apply 9/1~9/7
- →
- Results 11/2
- →
- Enroll ~11/117 days left
November recruitment · EJU up to November
- Apply 11/13~11/19opens in 9 days
- →
- Results 1/15
- →
- Enroll ~1/25
Good to know before applying
- You must have studied abroad for at least two-thirds of the 12-year school education program abroad. People who graduated (or will graduate) from only a Japanese high school cannot apply; time enrolled in foreign-affiliated schools in Japan is treated the same as Japanese schools.
- Applications with missing required documents are not accepted. No changes are allowed after applying. You cannot apply to multiple faculties within the same recruitment month.
- The high school graduation certificate and transcript must be originals (copies not accepted). Documents in languages other than Japanese or English need a notarized translation from an embassy, etc.
- Exams are held at Kansai University campuses. If you live outside Japan and cannot apply for a short-term visa yourself, contact the university by the application start date.
- The admission fee (admission registration fee) is not refunded. If pre-enrollment study is not done adequately, admission may not be granted.
関西大学 2027年度 外国人学部留学生入学試験（9月募集・11月募集）入学試験要項 · checked 2026-11-02
Fees
- First-year fees
- ¥1,277,000 ~ ¥1,840,000
- Paid at enrollment
- from ¥782,000
- Application fee
- ¥35,000
Because tuition for students entering in 2027 has not been decided, the amounts shown are the current 2026 first-year total (admission fee, tuition, educational supporters' association fee, alumni association fee). The admission fee (admission registration fee) is not refunded.
Places and fees by department 13
| Department | Places | Applied/Passed | First-year fees (¥) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Law | |||
| Faculty of Law | A few students (September recruitment only) | 103 / 12 | 1,277,000 |
| Faculty of Letters | |||
| Faculty of Letters | 12 | 181 / 26 | 1,277,000 |
| Faculty of Economics | |||
| Faculty of Economics | 20 | 126 / 45 | 1,277,000 |
| Faculty of Commerce | |||
| Faculty of Commerce | 20 | 179 / 42 | 1,277,000 |
| Faculty of Sociology | |||
| Faculty of Sociology | 5 | 35 / 10 | 1,277,000 |
| Faculty of Policy Studies | |||
| Faculty of Policy Studies | A few students (November recruitment only) | 172 / 9 | 1,297,000 |
| Faculty of Health and Well-being | |||
| Faculty of Health and Well-being | A few students (November recruitment only) | 18 / 5 | 1,317,000 |
| Faculty of Informatics | |||
| Faculty of Informatics | 5 | 47 / 4 | 1,649,000 |
| Faculty of Safety Science | |||
| Faculty of Safety Science | A few students (November recruitment only) | 5 / 2 | 1,649,000 |
| Faculty of Business Data Science | |||
| Faculty of Business Data Science | 10 | 54 / 16 | 1,649,000 |
| Faculty of Engineering Science | |||
| Faculty of Engineering Science | A few students (November recruitment only) | 165 / 40 | 1,840,000 |
| Faculty of Environmental and Urban Engineering | |||
| Faculty of Environmental and Urban Engineering | A few students (November recruitment only) | 76 / 17 | 1,840,000 |
| Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering | |||
| Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering | A few students (November recruitment only) | 92 / 14 | 1,840,000 |
Places are the total across all international student admissions. Applied/passed figures are for the 2026 academic year. Fees are for 2026 entry.
For 2026 entry · from the school's guidelines
Documents to prepare
Application confirmation sheet, resume, statement of purpose (the university's form, handwritten by you), high school graduation (expected) certificate and transcript (originals), copy of passport, copy of EJU admission ticket, English score (for applicable faculties), etc. Documents are sent by mail (EMS, etc. from overseas).
Graduate outcomes
- Graduates (2025 academic year)
- 7,372 · Includes graduate school completers
- Full-time employment
- 5,901 · 80%
- Went on to graduate school etc.
- 776 · 11%
No employment results for international students alone could be found in official materials.
University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)
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Scholarships
- Pre-enrollment Reserved Scholarship for Privately Funded International Students (new students): selected and notified before enrollment based on entrance exam results, etc. Paid for 1 year, for students with the "Student" residence status who are academically excellent and have financial difficulty studying.
- Scholarships for privately funded international students in Year 2 and above, and external scholarships recommended by the university or open to applications, are also available.
Student life support
There are international student dormitories where Japanese and international students live together (Shurei Dormitory, Minami-Senri International Plaza Student Residence, Kansai University International Student Residence, etc.).
Getting there
- Senriyama Campus
- Hankyu Senri Line, Kandai-mae Station (right outside the station; about 5 minutes on foot to the main gate) · Law, Letters, Economics, Commerce, Sociology, Policy Studies, Engineering Science, Environmental and Urban Engineering, Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering
大阪府吹田市山手町3丁目3番35号 - Takatsuki Campus
- JR Settsu-Tomita Station or Takatsuki Station, then Takatsuki City Bus to "Kansai University" · Informatics
大阪府高槻市霊仙寺町2丁目1番1号 - Takatsuki Muse Campus
- JR Takatsuki Station, 7 min walk · Safety Science
大阪府高槻市白梅町7番1号 - Sakai Campus
- Nankai Koya Line, Asakayama Station (right outside the station) · Health and Well-being
大阪府堺市堺区香ヶ丘町1丁11番1号 - Suita Mirai Campus
- JR Kishibe Station (about 18 minutes on foot, or by bus) · Business Data Science
大阪府吹田市山田南50番2号
SALLAE compiled this from the school's admission guidelines and official sources (such as University Portraits). Dates and amounts can change, so always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Photo: 鉄虫。the poster · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons