Kyoto / Graduate school
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics
Study IT and business management and become a pioneering specialist in applied informatics!
- Address
- Kyoto Ekimae Satellite - Kyoto Main School, 10-5 Nishikujoteranomae-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 601-8407
- TEL(JAPAN)
- 075-681-6334／0120-829-628(International Students Admission Office)
- admissions@kcg.edu
School Features
Special features offered by KCGI:
● Students can study two specialized fields: IT and business management
● Upon completion, students obtain a professional Master's degree in Information Technology, the highest degree in Japan in applied informatics
● Students from a wide range of disciplines are accepted regardless of whether they come from the humanities or sciences
● Many international students from around the world are welcomed and provided full support
● Numerous courses are available in English as well as other languages; it is possible to complete the program by taking only courses taught in English
● Many students, including international students, have passed the SAP ERP Certified Consultant Exam
● Many professors with practical experience
● There are satellite campuses in Kyoto, Sapporo in Hokkaido, and Tokyo
● Facilities are equipped with the latest technology in IT
● Partnerships with over 100 educational institutions overseas
● Located in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan
In the summer of 2022, a new school building was completed at the Hyakumanben campus of the Kyoto main school. We aim to further enhance the educational environment and establish a hub for new IT education and international exchange. The highly advanced new building is equipped with the latest technology, such as hyflex classrooms that accommodate various learning styles like active learning, an innovation room that encourages the development of new ideas, individual booths for online classes and meetings, and a library housing a collection of books focused on IT-related fields. The building also features a large, multipurpose lecture hall, and a dedicated space for practical agricultural IT learning. A new hub for learning has emerged in Kyoto, a historical city of learning.
Faculties, Departments, and Courses
Graduate Course in Applied Informatics
Major in Web Business Technology
- Coed Full time 2 years
Curriculum Features
With the goal of training professionals in the field of applied information technology, KCGI incorporates educational methods used in American professional schools. As a general rule, courses are structured around four key components: lectures, case studies, projects (including field research and discussions), and hands-on training. A key feature of our program is the provision of numerous opportunities for students to demonstrate leadership and creativity through presentations, discussions, and projects. For students with no prior IT background, courses for acquiring the necessary foundational knowledge are offered, making admission possible even for those with a liberal arts background. In addition to faculty members with academic expertise, we invite many practitioners from the business world who possess extensive experience at the forefront of their industry.
To promote applied informatics specialists, the program offers a curriculum that combines course models tailored to student-centered projects and activities with specific learning objectives. Nine fields of concentration have been established allowing students to deepen their knowledge in specialized fields and acquire the skills necessary for developing into well-sought after IT professionals in the workforce.
◆Fields of Concentration◆
◇Artificial Intelligence (Al) ◇Data Science ◇Web Systems Development ◇Network and Security Management
◇Global Entrepreneurship ◇ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) ◇IT Manga & Anime ◇IT Tourism ◇IT Entertainment
KCGI offers industry courses designed to apply learning in specialized fields to specific industries where expert knowledge is required for the practical use of ICT.
◆Industry Courses◆
◇Fintech ◇Agriculture ◇Maritime ◇Health & Medical ◇Education
Tuition and Fees
- First Year Tuition Fees
- JPY 1,800,000 (※AY 2026)
Scholarships and Honor Students System
Scholarship system
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Exemption
- Amount
- Various types of tuition exemptions are available.
- Repayment Method
- -
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- ●Eligibility: Applicants who demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding character, can serve as role models for fellow students, and can contribute to the development of the university
●Selection Process: Application review, written exam (short essay: choose one topic from several options and write approximately 1,000 characters within 60 minutes), and an interview (conducted at the same time as the admissions interview)
Entrance Examination
Entrance examination for international students
- Application Period
- For more information, please refer to the school website.
- Selection Process, etc.
- ◇Application Review
Applications will be reviewed based on the documents provided.
◇Interview
The interview and oral examination will be based on the application documents submitted and will cover general knowledge and content relating to the applicant's specialized field.
※Interviews will be held at a designated venue or online via video call (Zoom, etc.). Applicants taking the interview online must prepare a computer, microphone, speakers, camera (capable of live video transmission), and stable internet connection. The applicant will be notified of the date and time of the interview when the admissions exam ticket is sent.
Access
Hyakumanben Campus, Kyoto Main School
- Address
- 7 Tanakamonzen-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8225 MAP
- Access
- 8 min. walk from Demachiyanagi Station
Kyoto Ekimae Satellite, Kyoto Main School
- Address
- 10-5 Nishikujoteranomae-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 601-8407 MAP
- Access
- 7 min. walk from Kyoto Station
Sapporo Satellite
- Address
- Daigo Building 7th floor (inside dGIC Inc.), 5-11 Odorinishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-0042 MAP
- Access
- 1 min. walk from Odori Station
Tokyo Satellite
- Address
- VORT Motoazabu 4th floor (inside Hitomedia, Inc.) 3-1-35 Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0046 MAP
- Access
- 8 min. walk from Roppongi Station
For International Students
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI) fosters professionals in applied informatics who are equipped with advanced practical skills and the creativity needed to meet societal needs, take on today's challenges, and lead the next generation of professionals. At KCGI, traditions and achievements are carried on from Kyoto Computer Gakuin — Japan's first computer educational institution — from which many IT professionals have trained to meet industry needs. KCGI has also introduced the world's most advanced IT curriculum based on a global educational network with universities overseas, including the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). By incorporating a business and management into the curriculum, highly-specialized IT professionals are born — particularly top leaders in applied IT fields such as Chief Information Officers (CIO) — the kind of professionals that traditional research graduate school have found difficult to train.
KCGI campuses consists of the Kyoto main campuses (Hyakumanben Campus and Kyoto Ekimae Satellite), Sapporo Satellite, and Tokyo Satellite. There are no enrollment restrictions on the undergraduate fields; talented individuals from the humanities and sciences are all welcome.
Many students from various countries come to Kyoto to study at KCGI each year. Numerous courses are available in English as well as several other languages. It is also possible to obtain a degree by only taking taking courses in English.
Supporting Features at KCGI:
● Dedicated staff providing support for international students in daily life and academic studies in English, Chinese, Nepalese, and other languages
● Introduction to housing arrangements
● Various KCGI scholarship programs available
● Many opportunities to meet and greet peers through social events
● Comprehensive job-hunting support and outstanding track record of placing graduates in jobs both in Japan and abroad