Kwansei Gakuin University facts for kids
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関西学院大学
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| Latin: Universitas Collegii Kwanseiensis | |
| Motto | 奉仕のための練達, Hōshi no Tame no Rentatsu (Japanese) |
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Motto in English
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Mastery for Service |
| Type | Private |
| Established | September 28, 1889 |
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Religious affiliation
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United Church of Christ in Japan |
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Academic affiliations
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ACUCA |
| Endowment | ¥196.9 billion (2022) (1.33 billion USD) |
| Chancellor | Motoo Nakamichi |
| President | Yasutoshi Mori |
| Chair of the Board of Trustees | Ippei Murakami |
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Academic staff
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786 (2023) |
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Administrative staff
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523 (2023) |
| Students | 25,679 (2023) |
| Undergraduates | 24,314 (2023) |
| Postgraduates | 1,365 (2023) |
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Other students
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1,040 International Students (2023) |
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1-155 Uegahara Ichiban-cho
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34°46′09″N 135°20′50″E / 34.7692°N 135.3472°E |
| Campus | Urban, 148 acres (60 ha) |
| Colors | Blue, White, and Yellow |
| Nickname | Fighters |
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Sporting affiliations
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Kansai Big Six |
| Mascot | Soraran |
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Kwansei Gakuin University (関西学院大学, Kansei Gakuin Daigaku), often called Kangaku (関学), is a private university in Japan. It is a Christian school open to all students. The university offers many different degrees. About 25,000 students study nearly 40 subjects. They can choose from 11 undergraduate and 14 graduate programs.
Kwansei Gakuin has several campuses. The main one is the Nishinomiya Uegahara Campus. Other campuses are in Kobe Sanda, Nishinomiya Seiwa, Nishinomiya Kitaguchi, Osaka Umeda, and Tokyo Marunouchi. The Japanese government has chosen Kwansei Gakuin University for its Top Global University Project. This means it is a leading university in Japan.
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About Kwansei Gakuin University
What's in a Name?
The name Kwansei Gakuin comes from the founder's wish. Walter Russell Lambuth wanted to serve people in Kansai. Kansai is the western part of Japan. The word Gakuin means "college."
The spelling Kwansei is a bit old-fashioned. It shows how students in the late 1800s might have said the name. Today, most people say Kan instead of Kwan. But in the school song, you can still hear the Kwan sound.
School Motto: Mastery for Service
The motto "Mastery for Service" means becoming a skilled person. This includes being good in your studies, your character, and your daily life. Kwansei Gakuin wants to help students use their talents. The goal is to serve their community and the world.
School Symbol: The Crescent Moon
The symbol of Kwansei Gakuin is a crescent moon. It shows that education helps students grow. It means they will gain more knowledge and wisdom over time.
Global Connections
Kwansei Gakuin University works with the United Nations. In 2003, it became the first Asian university to partner with the United Nations Information Technology Service (UNITeS). This allowed students to volunteer for the UN.
The university also helps refugees. Since 2007, Kwansei Gakuin has offered scholarships. These scholarships help refugees in Japan attend college.
What You Can Study
Kwansei Gakuin University offers many different subjects. Students can earn bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Undergraduate Programs
Students can choose from many fields of study. Some of these include:
- Theology (studying religion)
- Humanities (like literature and history)
- Sociology (studying society)
- Law and Politics
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Science and Technology
- Policy Studies
- Human Welfare Studies (helping people)
- Education (to become a teacher)
- International Studies
Graduate Programs
After getting a bachelor's degree, students can continue their studies. They can go to graduate school for advanced degrees. These programs include many of the same subjects as undergraduate studies. There are also professional schools like a Law School.
Studying Abroad
Kwansei Gakuin University has partnerships with over 140 schools around the world. Every year, more than 700 international students come to study here. This makes the university a very diverse place.
Campus Life
Kwansei Gakuin has several campuses, each with its own unique features.
Nishinomiya Uegahara Campus
This is the main campus, built in 1929. It is in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo. The buildings have a special "Spanish Mission" style. An American architect named William Merrell Vories designed them. In 2017, the campus won an award for its beautiful design.
Nishinomiya Seiwa Campus
This campus opened in 2009. It is home to the School of Education. It is only a 10-minute walk from the main Uegahara Campus.
Kobe Sanda Campus
This campus is in Sanda, Hyōgo. It opened in 1995. It houses the School of Policy Studies and the School of Science and Technology. It has the same cool architectural style as the main campus. You can get there by shuttle bus from Nishinomiya.
Osaka Umeda Campus
This campus opened in 2004 in Osaka City. It is easy to reach by public transport. This campus offers classes for working adults. It also helps students find jobs.
Tokyo Marunouchi Campus
Opened in 2007, this campus is in Tokyo. It is right next to Tokyo Station. It serves as an information center and offers lectures. It also helps alumni (former students) find jobs in Tokyo.
Sports and Athletics
Kwansei Gakuin has many different sports teams. There are 34 varsity teams that compete in college leagues. Even though the school does not offer sports scholarships, its teams are very strong. They compete with the best in Japan in sports like American football, basketball, lacrosse, and soccer.
The Kwansei Gakuin Fighters are famous for American football. They have won a record 34 national championships!
Images for kids
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The former Kobe Harada-no-Mori Campus.
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Branch Memorial Chapel.
