Outbound Semester Exchange

Application deadline: March 02, 2025

Did you know Osaka is considered the "Kitchen of Japan"? The city is well-known for its exceptional street food, including iconic dishes such as takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes). Osaka is also renowned for many historical attractions such as Osaka Castle.

Spend a semester abroad at Kansai University to immerse yourself in Japanese culture and the country's beauty while gaining academic credits toward your Seneca program.

Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies-(INS) students have an opportunity to study for a semester at Kansai University in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026.

Learn more about the opportunity below! 

Opportunity information

      • Host Institution:  Kansai University
      • Location: Osaka, Japan
      • Language of Instruction: English
      • Semester Abroad: 6 or 7
      • Term abroad: Fall 2025 or Winter 2026
      • Accommodations: can be arranged by Kansai University. Please visit this page for more information.

+Important dates

  • Application Deadline: 
    • Fall 2025: March 02, 2025
    • Winter 2026: May 16, 2025
  • Acceptance Date: TBD
  • Pre-Departure Orientation: Approx. 2 months pre-trip
  • Return Debrief: Approx. 1 month post-trip

+Eligibility Requirements

  • Full-time students enrolled in Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies-(INS) who will be in semester 6 or 7 in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026
  • Have a minimum program GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing
  • Open to domestic and international students

+Fees and Funding

Program fee

Regular tuition is payable to Seneca.

Participating students will be responsible for applicable visa fees, travel and living expenses while on semester exchange.

Funding
Seneca provides up to $2,500 in funding to accepted students to offset the costs of a Semester Exchange.

Funding is awarded automatically upon application. No additional funding application is required. 

+How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit a complete application which includes:

  1. Visit Global Learning Abroad Portal
  2. Complete the Application for Student Mobility. A complete application must include:

See step-by-step guide on HOW TO APPLY for more information.

+Course Credit Information

Upon completion of the semester exchange, you can expect to receive transfer credits from the approved course list below

Please use the Credit Transfer Guide to complete your outbound student learning agreement and visit the partner institution website for more information on available courses on exchange.

Course Name at Host Institution Seneca Equivalent Course
Biotechnology & Bioethics INX500: Strange New World: Science, Society and Technology
Global Sociology INS200: Intro to Social Sciences
Critical Thinking for Social & Global Issues INH302: Political Ideology: Theory and Practice 
OR
INS302: Ethics for the 21st Century: Theory and Practice
Environmental Biology INX117: Global Sustainability 
OR
INX100: Intro to Natural Sciences
Information and Communication Technologies INC300: Social Media and Professional Identity
Japanese Computerization & Society INC300: Social Media & Professional Identity
Japanese Culture & Contemporary Lit.  INW200: World Civilization
Japanese as Second Language (Lv. 4-7) Upper-Level LSO (Semesters 6,7,8)
Japanese Literature Upper-Level LSO (Semesters 6,7,8)
Japanese Pop Culture Upper-Level LSO (Semester 6,7,8)
Japanese Arts  Upper-Level LSO (Semesters 6,7,8)
Japanese Philosophy Upper-Level LSO (Semesters 6,7,8)

+Additional Notes

Traveling students must adhere to all jurisdictional guidelines and/or regulations of their host country and host institution. All accepted students are responsible for ensuring they meet the entry and exit requirements of their destination country. This information is subject to change at any time.

Seneca relies on the Government of Canada’s (GOC) Travel Advice and Advisories and the associated risk level for each destination to assess whether students should engage in an overseas activity. While we make every effort to prepare students for a successful trip overseas, circumstances may arise that are beyond our control.

Students who accept to participate in a global learning opportunity must accept as a condition of participation the possibility that the program may be cancelled or terminated early due to concerns over the safety and security of students. If cancellation or termination occurs, we will refund any payments you have made and withdraw any disbursed grants. Participants may encounter additional and unexpected financial and academic implications. Seneca will work to mitigate negative implications to the best of its ability. 

International Students are required to meet with an immigration specialist to ensure their program of study and/or study permit will not be negatively impacted by travelling abroad. This must take place as soon as possible in the application process. Immigration specialists can be reached at theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca

 

 

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