Students who receive funding from the AIEJ will also receive tickets as part of their grants. Procedures for obtaining the visa will be explained in detail to students accepted for the program. Normally participants should be in their junior or senior year, although highly qualified sophomores may be accepted. The program is intended for full academic year study. Admission for one semester only is permitted on a space available basis.
Applications are welcome from students in all majors.
SUNY applicants need not have had any prior study of the Japanese language, but SUNY students with no previous Japanese language study experience may only apply for fall or full-year admission . Non-SUNY students must have completed at least one year of Japanese language prior to their enrollment at Kansai Gaidai . After receiving notice from Albany of their recommendation for the program, a final letter of acceptance will be issued only after review of their file by Kansai Gaidai. Related coursework in Asian studies is strongly recommended for all applicants. While priority will be given to students who are already enrolled at a SUNY campus, non-SUNY students are eligible and encouraged to apply.