Rainbow Initiative Program: Transfer to a University in Japan!
Are you currently studying at KCC and interested in earning your bachelor’s degree in Japan?
Through the Rainbow Initiative Program, eligible KCC students may transfer to the third year of a bachelor’s degree program at one of our partner universities in Japan.
Partner Universities
- Kanto Gakuin University — Yokohama
- Kobe International University — Kobe
- Otemon Gakuin University — Osaka
- Nakamura Gakuen University — Fukuoka
KCC Alumni Success Story
A former KCC student transferred to Kanto Gakuin University, earned a bachelor’s degree, passed Japan’s public school teacher recruitment examination, and became a teacher in Japan!
Basic Requirements
GPA: Minimum 2.5 or 3.0
Japanese: Native-level or near-native-level proficiency required for Japanese-taught courses
Academics: Must meet the partner university’s major and transfer requirements
Applications: Fall and Spring
Admission and third-year transfer eligibility depend on each university’s requirements.
Interested? Contact Us!
Ms. Nahoko Shibuya
kapiolani.global@hawaii.edu
Continue your KCC journey toward a bachelor’s degree in Japan!