Kansai Gaidai University
Osaka, Japan
2016-2017
Description
WSU Tuition and Fees *
WSU Study abroad administrative fee
Room and Board Fees
Kansai Gaidai Mandatory Liability Insurance Fee
Local Transportation
Books
Global Emergency Coverage
Japanese National Health Insurance
Personal Expenses
Passport
Airfare
Total expenses
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Costs in USD
3,158.64
100.00
4,450.00
9.38
687.87
196.53
85.00
88.44
1,375.74
135.00
1,455.89
11,743.03
All fees are based on a 5 month period for a fall or spring semester.
Figures are estimates given by Host University. Figures were given in host currency and converted to
United States Dollars a floating exchange rate. As of 8/5/16 1 Japanese Yen (JPY) 0.0098267 (USD)
Room and board fees are paid to WSU and based on the current rate for Fairmount Towers with an
unlimited meal plan.
The mandatory liability insurance plan protects students from possible high compensation for
damages. All international students are required to join. This is a 1,000 JPY premium per semester.
Local transportation is averaged at 70,000 yen per semester.
Kansai Gaidai suggests book expenses at 20,000 yen for one semester.
International Health Insurance is required. The Global Emergency Coverage is the minimum. Private
health insurance is also accepted and recommended.
International students are required to participate in the Japanese National Health Insurance (NHI)
Program. The average monthly premium is approximately 1,800 yen. National Health Insurance
covers 70 percent of your medical expenses and you pay the remainder (30 percent).
Personal expenses are budgeted for around 140,000 JPY per semester.
US citizens are exempt from visa fees.
Airfare is an estimated average price from over 5 different airlines. Dates ranged for five months for
the duration of the semester.
Please note extra travel expenses, cell phone, internet, etc. are not included. Budget accordingly.
* Tuition and Fees are based on the Resident rate for 12 undergraduate credit hours at Wichita
State University. Students will pay their current tuition rate during the study abroad program
based on their residency and any specific college/department requirements such as the business
& engineering fees.