Kansai University of International Studies

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From the perspectives of globalization, safety and management, we are developing the leaders of the next generation, with the power to thrive in global society.

As we enter an age in which the future is increasingly unpredict-able due to factors such as rapid globalization and frequent natural disasters around the world, it is vital to be able to respond to any crisis. There is a need for safety management throughout society, be it workplaces related to medicine, education, welfare, business, or government, and the ability to create and implement solutions to problems.

Against this background, at all schools, Kansai University of International Studies deepen students’ knowledge and education from the perspectives of globalization, safety and management. Furthermore, through diverse on-site experiences in various sites, students are nurtured as people who can manage a safe and secure society.

KUIS offers a wide range of overseas study programs with air fares included (except for students undertaking a Major in Nursing at the Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences).

Department of English Communication (School of Global Communication) include a half-year overseas study component in the Asia-Pacific region in the latter half of the second year (subject to terms and conditions; includes option to extend to a full year).

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Management is defined here as the ability to maximize the capabilities of individuals and organizat ions. Students in all courses develop an ability to adapt to and work effectively in any situation and any location.

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Education in safety and security issues is a core feature of all courses.

The BOSAISI (Disaster Management Instructor) license may be acquired in all departments.

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The spirit of our inception: I AI I EN

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Identifying and analyzing key issues in globalization

Cultivate versatility demonstrated in

fieldwork management

Comprehensive safety education

The School of Management offers a Major in Disaster Prevent ion and Cr is is Management , whi le the School of Psychology offers Majors in Criminal Psychology and Disaster Psychology.

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Atsushi HAMANAPresident, Kansai University of International StudiesDoctor of Sociology, Sophia University

Dr. Hamana was selected as the 7th best-reviewed university president out of over 700 universities in Japan, in the section of “University Presidents to Watch,” in Daigaku Ranking 2021 (“University Ranking”) published by Asahi Shimbun Publications.

Our educational offering is predicated on three key concepts: globalization, safety and management. These three competencies are particularly relevant in the COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 era. We are all familiar with the steady march of globalization around the world, as well as rising interest in safety and security issues. The third competency, management skill, refers to more than simply being able to manage teams in a work-place or across entire businesses. It is the broader academic competency of defining personal targets and project goals, work-ing to achieve them in a self-directed manner, and successfully articulating those achievements to others. Management skill is something we strive to nurture in all students across all depart-ments. In April 2020, Kansai University of International Studies was merged with Kobe Yamate University to form KUIS, while HAMANA Gakuin Educational Foundation amalgamated with Kobe Yamate Gakuen Educational Corporation to form HAMANA YAMATE Gakuin Educational Foundation. The new CCC mission statement reflects the founding ethos and principles of both institutions. The three Cs stand for Communication, Commitment and Consideration. "Communication" is the art of dialog and the ability to articulate an idea or concept with clarity. Communication is most assuredly the foundation of a functioning society. "Commitment" refers to the idea of being an active participant in and contributor to specific organizations as well as to wider society. "Consideration" encompasses not just perception and deliberation of issues, but also the ability to display kindness and compassion toward others. We are committed to the university's founding principle of “I AI I EN” (以愛為園--create a circle of love). The Japanese character 愛 (love) refers to the idea of human connection, the bond of trust that develops when we show love and kindness toward one another. The Consideration element of the CCC mission statement links directly to the I AI I EN princi-ple. Our goal is to produce well-rounded adults with the capacity for active communication, active consideration and active commit-ment. At KUIS, we measure educational attainment using the KUIS Learning Benchmark. Our aim is to motivate students themselves to develop the six key skills and attributes needed to function effectively in wider society. These comprise three attitudi-nal competencies: autonomous and proactive attitude (autonomy), active contribution to society (social contribution) and ability to understand and accept different cultures and backgrounds (under-standing diversity); two general competencies: problem discovery and solving ability and communication skills; and the use of specialist knowledge and skills in the KUIS Learning Benchmark underpins the CCC mission statement.a particular subject area.

KUIS comprises six schools, seven departments and 19 majors distributed across three campuses at Amagasaki, Miki and now Kobeyamate with course offerings tailored to the unique characteristics of each campus. The Kobeyamate campus, located in a multicultural precinct with a distinctly international feel, offers mainly safety and tourism courses and has a strong liberal arts component. The Amagasaki campus, located in a flourishing business and industry district, is closely linked to the nearby metropolis of Osaka. Amagasaki campus specializes in teacher training, management and marketing and business design courses. The Miki campus is located right next to Miki Disaster Memorial Park, which doubles as the local command center for disaster prevention and emergency response operations, as well as Kita-harima Medical Center, a state-of-the-art facility serving the local community. Accordingly, the Miki campus has a strong focus on health- and sport-related courses. KUIS offers an extensive range of experiential learning programs in areas such as international studies and community studies, with a strong focus on teamwork and group projects. We welcome new students who are willing to take on new challenges; and who wish to take an active role in their education and direct their own individual growth and learning journeys, rather than passively absorbing lectures. KUIS encourages such students to be "active persons" embodying the 3Cs.

HAMANA YAMATE Gakuin Educational Foundation has released a new mission statement based on the three Cs of Communication, Commitment and Consideration.The CCC mission statement underpins the distinctive educational experience offered at Kansai University of International Studies, with three uniquely different campuses at Kobeyamate, Amagasaki and Miki, with a strong focus on student-directed learning in line with the KUIS Learning Benchmark.

Active learning for active people

Equip young people with the tools to survive and flourish in an age of uncertainty, in accordance with the CCC mission statement

Restructured academic organization harnesses unique educational opportunities at the three campuses

Message from the President

The six skills and attributes tie in directly with the CCC educational mission statement: the "Communication" element denotes communication skills; "Commitment" refers to autonomy and social contribution; while "Consideration" encompasses under-standing diversity, problem-solving skills and specialist knowledge and skills. In this way, personal development in line with the KUIS Learning Benchmark underpins the CCC mission statement.

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Major in Industrial and Consumer Psychology

Major in Management and Marketing

Major in Business Design

Major in Criminal Psychology

Major in International Business

Major in International Culture

Major in Tourism

Major in Hotel and Bridal Services

Major in Airline Services

Major in Sociology

Major in Data Science

Major in Clinical Psychology

Covers key business skills and competencies, including advanced communication skills in the English language (acknowledged as the lingua franca of global business) and a broad-minded international outlook.

Cultivates real-world practical skills and competencies for the modern global citizen.

Provides tailored practical English language training along with marketing and management skills specif-ically targeted at tourism industry operators.

Offers real-world training in management skills and top-level service standards in the hospitality industry, with a particular focus on hotels and bridal services.

Nurtures global communication skills based on high-level English skills, along with real-world problem-solving and adaptation techniques as a springboard to careers in the airline industry.

Offers a basic grounding in data science theory and innovation skills in a wide range of areas relevant to today's world.

Cultivates a suite of research and marketing skills and problem-solving skills for tackling the myriad issues and challenges in modern society.

Provides advanced training in psychological treatment and support techniques as a pathway to Licensed Psychologist accreditation.

Offers classes in the psychology of criminals and juvenile delinquents, rehabilitation and support services for former criminals, basic crime prevention theory and other key aspects of crime prevention and reduction in society.

Covers a comprehensive study of emotional and behavioral reactions to disaster phenomena, post-di-saster support services, and disaster prevention and mitigation strategies.

Provides courses in the psychology of ordinary consumer behavior applicable to a variety of real-world settings.

Offers advanced training for elementary teachers and educators, with a particular focus on skills for engaging with a range of different personality types and the importance of a broad-minded global outlook.

Provides advanced training for early childhood educators and childcare operators with a particular focus on skills for engaging and empathizing with a range of personality types.

Offers advanced training for social welfare workers with a particular focus on inclusivity and a broad-minded global outlook.

Provides advanced training for child and family welfare workers providing support for children and families in a wide range of settings.

Cultivates market analysis and strategy development skills as the foundations for product planning.

Develops key skills and competencies for creating innovation by maximizing the functions of individual groups and organizations.

Designs a unique curriculum with a strong focus on fieldwork and hands-on experiences in local economic revitalization and development.

Provides a comprehensive grounding in public safety and security planning at the regional and organizational level based on an understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of risk minimization strategies for a range of disaster categories as well as disaster prevention and mitigation initiatives around the world.

Offers advanced training in practical nursing skills with a strong focus on respecting patients' dignity, predicated on a science-based outlook along with a well-rounded general education.

Provides broad-based training in nursing skills that includes an overseas study component that examines different nursing systems to promote awareness of and appreciation for people of different cultures and backgrounds.

Distinctive Features of KUIS

Six skills and attributes

Communication skills

Autonomous and proactive attitude (Autonomy)

Kansai University of International Studies (KUIS) provides a well-rounded education with a particular focus on skills and competencies in six key areas. The KUIS Learning Benchmark is the yardstick for measuring student progress and achievement in these areas. Students are provided with regular opportunities to reflect upon the positive impact of their university studies on their own personal growth and development journey. Having the students confirm if they have met their study goals themselves encourages self-evaluation skills. This handy tool helps students manage their study-life balance, teaching an essential skill for the world of work.

An index to guide learning progress: the KUIS Learning Benchmark

Ability to understand and accept different cultures and backgrounds (Understanding Diversity)

Active contribution to society (Social Contribution)

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Students are able to collaborate effectively with others for the benefit of particular groups or sectors of society.

Students develop into modern global citizens with an aware-ness and understanding of the many different cultural backgrounds and social structures that exist in the world.

Students develop the observational and analytical skills that underpin an evidence-based approach to identifying, defining and addressing specific problems or issues.

Students develop communication and discussion skills that are predicated on the ability to acknowledge and appreciate different points of view while at the same time articulating one's own position clearly. These skills will be applicable in a variety of settings and situations, not just in Japan but throughout the world.specific problems or issues.

Students acquire theoretical knowledge and techniques pertinent to their program of study and apply them in real-world settings.of view while at the same time articulating one's own position clearly. These skills will be applicable in a variety of settings and situations, not just in Japan but throughout the world.specific problems or issues.

Problem discovery and solving ability

Use of specialist knowledge and skills

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● Yanbian University● Inner Mongolia University● Jiangsu Ocean University● Jinan University

Shanghai Business School● Qingdao Technical College

Shaoguan University

Medicine Hat CollegeLangara College

National Taichung University of Education

●Providence University●Shih Hsin University●National University of Kaohsiung●Asia University

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Universiti Tunku Abdul RahmanManagement and Science UniversityUniversiti Utara Malaysia

Norton University

University of Yangon

● Darma Persada University● Gadjah Mada University

Widyatama UniversityUniversity of LampungAtma Jaya University

University of Wollongong

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Gonzaga UniversityPeninsula CollegeSouth Puget Sound Community CollegeAppalachian State University

The City University of New York, College of Staten Island California State University, FullertonUniversity of CharlestonBellevue CollegeKennesaw State University

Middlesex Community College

Salt Lake Community College

● Governors State University

University of Hawai‘i Kapi'olani Community College

Data As of August 1, 2020

Data As of May 1, 2020

●Thammasat UniversityAssumption UniversityRangsit University

Thailand

Myanmar

Cambodia

Malaysia

Indonesia

Australia

Korea

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Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and HumanitiesThe University of Da Nang

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The Philippines

Canada

U.S.A.● Qingdao Binhai University

Tianjin University of CommerceAnshan Normal UniversityShandong Jiaotong UniversityShandong Foreign Languages Vocational CollegeHenan UniversityXi'an International University

Hsuan Chuang University

College of the Desert

University of Puget Sound

Cavite State University

Dongnam Health College

Seo Kyeong University

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Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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Induk University●Sangmyung University●

Busan University of Foreign Studies

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International Collaboration64 partner schools in the Asia-Pacific region

The number of schools with which we signed international agreements is growing year by year. We now have 64 partner schools, primarily in the Asia-Pacific region, which Japan will be closely involved with into the future.

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In recent years, Japan and countries all around the world have faced frequent earthquakes and other natural disasters, leading to a great demand for safety and security skills on a global scale. In 2014, we reached out to 13 universities in Southeast Asia and launched the Asian Cooperative Program (ACP) (which has 14 member universities as of April 2020). Together with the other member universities of the ACP Consortium, we are striving to enrich various programs and develop human resources capable of managing Asia’ s development, led by the concepts of safety and security.

Details of the Initiative

Asian Cooperative Program (ACP)Striving to develop human resources capable of managing Asia’ s development, led by the concepts of safety and security

the 8th ACP Conference held on August 30 at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

14 Universities of ACP Consortium

Indonesia

Myanmar

Thailand

The Philippines

VietnamMalaysia

University of Yangon14

University of the Philippines Cebu13

University of the Philippines Diliman

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10 Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Thammasat University9

International Islamic University Malaysia 4

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman3

Universiti Utara Malaysia2

Management and Science University1

Brawijaya University8

University of Lampung6

Gadjah Mada University5

Institute of Teknology Bandung7

Jointly develop safety and security education

Offer an ACP joint certificate Hold ACP International Field Study programs

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Established Ainosono Kindergarten under the spirit of “IAI - IEN” (以愛為園 , create a circle of love)

Established Kansai Women’ s Junior College (Department of Management)

Established Kansai University of International Studies (School of Management)

Established School of Human Studies

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2020Established Graduate School of Kansai University of International Studies (Graduate School of Behavior Sciences)

Reorganized School of Management and School of Human Studies into School of Human Sciences and School of Education

Established School of Health Sciences

Established Kansai University of International Studies Bekka (Japanese Language Course)

Established Graduate School of Nursing Science

Merger with Kobe Yamate University. The university has three campuses: Miki Campus, Amagasaki Campus and Kobeyamate Campus.

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Data about KUIS Safety Management Education at KUIS

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Nurture skilled experts who are ready and prepared to respond to a range of natural disasters and emergencies in a wide range of settings and situations

In these times of great uncertainty, Kansai University of International Studies is dedicated to equipping students with the management skills and competencies to drive public safety and security in society—truly a shared universal objective the world over. In light of the alarming incidence of natural disasters in Japan and around the world, we mandate safety management subjects in all schools and departments to ensure that students receive a basic grounding in disaster prevention techniques and emergency response procedures.

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Bousaisi (Disaster Management Instructor) accreditation course offered to all studentsTotal of 241 students successfully accredited in AY2019

Partnered with 14 Southeast Asian universities under the banner keywords of “safety and security”A global perspective on safety and security that looks beyond Japan

In conjunction with local government authorities and relevant regional organizations (including the Hyogo Prefectural Emergency Management and Training Center, Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution, JICA Kansai and Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC))

History of KUIS

Number of Undergraduate Students2,942

1,4821,460

Male Female

Number of International Students

Number of Students 3,0201,5041,514

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Number of Staff 247

Teaching Staff 138

Non-Teaching Staff 109

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Located in a historical and cultural area in KobeKobeyamate Campus

Miki CampusA fresh environment surrounded by greenery

An urban campus close to Osaka, Kyoto, KobeAmagasaki Campus

Kobeyamate Campus

3-1 Suwayamacho,Chuo-ku,kobe, Hyogo 650-0006

Tel: +81-78-341-6060

Amagasaki Campus

1-3-23 Shioe Amagasaki, Hyogo 661-0976

Tel: +81-6-6498-4755

Miki Campus

1-18 Aoyama Shijimicho Miki, Hyogo 673-0521

Tel: +81-794-85-2288

http://www.kuins.ac.jp/

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