International Dorms
In addition to GLOBAL COMMONS -YUI-, Kansai Gaidai University also offers two other international dormitories:
International Seminar House III
International Seminar House IV
In these dormitories, international and Kansai Gaidai students live together, engaging in cross-cultural exchange through interactions in day-to-day life.
GLOBAL COMMONS -YUI-
Located within the Gotenyama Campus Global Town, GLOBAL COMMONS -YUI- is a shared living space where Kansai Gaidai students and international students live, learn, and eat together. In doing so, students deepen their intercultural understanding and develop essential skills for the professional world, such as problem-solving, self-management, and teamwork. This is more than just a place to live—it is a hands-on environment for cultivating globally-minded individuals, going beyond what can be learned in a classroom.
The rooms are all single occupancy, grouped into units of either 23 or 27 rooms. Symbolizing diversity, each of the 27 units has its own area color.
Each unit is equipped with a
- living room,
- kitchen,
- dining area,
- shower,
and more.
International Seminar House III
Like GLOBAL COMMONS -YUI-, this dormitory serves as a space for cross-cultural exchange and houses many international students.
Floors are separated by gender, with Kansai Gaidai and international students sharing units of about seven people.
Each unit consists of three to four rooms (generally two students per room), creating a communal, shared-house style environment for students.
Each unit is equipped with a
- living room,
- kitchen,
- dining area,
- shower,
and more.
International Seminar House IV
This dormitory is primarily home to Chinese international students currently studying at Kansai Gaidai and is expected to become the main residence for students from Asia entering the School of Japan and Asian Studies, College of Global Communication and Language, newly established in April 2025.
As with International Seminar House III, the private rooms here are Japanese-style and are generally shared by two students.
While the units do not come equipped with a kitchen, there is a shared kitchen space and a kitchen-dining area that can accommodate up to 80 people.
Mealtimes are great opportunities for international students to interact with each other.
Each common area is equipped with
- showers,
- coin-operated washing machines,
- a computer room,
- a lounge,
and more.