Senain Gakuin University

Type of ProgramExchange
Program LengthSemester
Language of InstructionEnglish
MajorsVarious
CostsBaylor tuition + housing to the host university
HousingOn-campus
Health Insurance RequiredYes
Special RequirementsMinimum 2.75 GPA
Program DirectorDr. David Uber: David_Uber@baylor.edu




Location:

Fukuoka City, the home of Seinan Gakuin and a metropolis of 1,300,000 people, is in the northern region of Kyushu. Seinan Gakuin's university and its junior-senior high school are located in Nishijin and Momochihama, a sub-center of the city. In recent years, this area has become known for its concentration of communication, business, and commercial enterprises, along with cultural and sports facilities such as the Fukuoka Dome, the Fukuoka City Public Library, and the Fukuoka City Museum.

Courses or Areas of Study:

Law, Business Administration, Literature, Economics, Theology, Human Sciences, Commerce, Intercultural Studies

For course listings and schedules, please see HERE.

Housing:

For the most current information regarding housing at Senain Gakuin, please see the housing page of their website at HERE. International students will live in the International House in single rooms. You will not have a roommate unless otherwise arranged.

Application Procedure:

Students are responsible for applying directly to Senain Gakuin University as well as filling out the Baylor Study Abroad Application Packet.

For more information about applying to this university, go to HERE.

Costs:

Each student will pay tuition to Baylor and housing to the host university. Textbooks average about $190 and housing for a period of nine months is around $2600 (roughly $290/month). Students may also purchase a room cleaning service for $20.

Each student is responsible for their own transportation, including airfare. Students should fly in to Fukuoka Airport. Contact the university's international office to arrange airport pick-up.

Legal Documents:

A passport and visa are required. Contact the International Education office at Senain Gakuin for forms and entry requirements. See HERE for more information.

Exchange/Affiliate University Contact:

Yasuhiro Nogami
Center for International Education
Senain Gakuin University
6-2-92 Nishijin, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
814-8511 Japan
Telephone: 81.92.823.3346
Fax: 81.92.823.3334
Email: intleduc@seinan-gu.ac.jp



Deadlines

Baylor Study Abroad Application

Transcripts

Scholarship Information

Health Procedures

Orientation