Undergraduate Business Students (Majors, Minors, & Non-admitted)
The exchange program with Kansai Gaidai University (KGU) is specifically designed for PSU business students.
KGU is located midway between Osaka, Japan 's second largest commercial center and Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. This places KGU bridging the new Japan and the old Japan, making it a place where commerce and culture meet. The university was founded in 1945 and enrolls approximately 13,000 students. KGU has the largest international program in Japan, with more that 250 university exchange partners worldwide. Their courses are taught in English.
The exchange program offers Portland State business students the opportunity to earn 12-21 credits. The SBA will work with students to ensure that they receive the maximum possible credit toward a business degree, whether they are business majors, minors or not yet admitted into the School of Business.
Students can apply financial aid to this program.
Dates
Fall Semester: August 27, 2007 to December 14, 2007
Cost
The tuition for the semester-long program at KGU matches Portland State resident tuition and fees for fall quarter 2007 plus application and study abroad fees ($300). KGU will waive their normal $8,000/semester tuition, provided Portland State allows their students to study at Portland State while Portland State students are in Japan. Thus, the program can only accept three (3) students from PSU for the fall 2007 semester.
Room & Board
Students can choose either a dormitory room or a Japanese homestay for the semester.
Dormitory: Approximately, $1,500 per semester for room and $1,300 for meals
Homestay: Approximately, $2,500 per semester including meals.
Airfare & Travel
Students are responsible for all travel expenses, including airfare to Japan.
Eligibility
Eligible students are those in good academic standing, with sophomore status or higher and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
