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How to Apply:Eligibility123Application Deadlines:Eligibility and Financial InformationASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMApplicants should have a strong academic record in order to demonstrate the ability to pursue studies at Kansai Gaidai. The applicant must have at least one year (preferably two years) of experience at a university level institution with a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) to be considered for admission.Each applicant is evaluated on the basis of his or her educational interests and probable success as indicated by academic records. In addition, applicants whose overall academic program will benefit from courses in Asian Studies Program are given preference. Although previous work in Asian Studies and/or Japanese language is not required, applicants with some background knowledge in these areas may be given admission priority.All Asian Studies Program participants are admitted for one semester only regardless of their intended period of stay. Students who wish to continue their studies into the second semester at Kansai Gaidai must be in good academic standing; otherwise extension of stay may not be approved. At least a 2.0 GPA with no “F” grade will be considered the minimum standards for approval of extension into the next semester.For 2018 Fall Semester: January 10 – May 15, 2018For 2019 Spring Semester: August 1 – November 1, 2018More information on required documents and admission procedures can be found at:http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/05_admission_visaprocedures/02.htmlFor those who wish to apply for any other programs, please send an inquiry to: nyushi@kansaigaidai.ac.jpKansai Gaidai accepts applications through its online application site.Students applying directly to Kansai Gaidai as independent students must send an e-mail message to kgu-in01@kansaigaidai.ac.jp to obtain a user ID and password. The inquiry message must contain:1. Name (Family Name, Given Name)2. Name of Home Institution3. Address of Home Institution (City, State, Country)4. Applicant’s e-mail address5. Semester for which an applicant wishes to apply6. Intended duration of study (one semester or one year)Students applying through one of our affiliated institutions must contact the exchange coordinators of their respective home institu-tions to obtain necessary information. User ID’s and passwords will be issued to students upon receipt of the nomination from their home institutions.44