Kyoto / Vocational school
Kyoto College of Design and Technology
Kyoto TECH is a specialized college offering 3- and 4-year programs that empower students to turn their creativity into successful careers through technology.
- Address
- 596, Kakimotocho, Inokuma-nishiiru, Gojodori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8357
- TEL(JAPAN)
- 075-366-6013
- info@kyoto-tech.ac.jp
Event list
Information Sessions and Open Campus for International StudentsClick here for details
School Features
At Kyoto TECH, we believe in developing the talent that the industry needs while supporting each student as an individual. As the fields of gaming, IT, AI, robotics, and design continue to evolve, creativity and innovation are more important than ever. Through our unique major-based curriculum and industry collaboration programs, students gain both specialized knowledge and practical skills for their future careers. Students also participate in industry projects, working on real assignments provided by companies. These hands-on experiences help develop creativity, problem-solving abilities, and professional expertise. Opened in 2022, our campus features state-of-the-art facilities used by professionals, including robotics and engineering labs, high-performance computer workstations, creative studios, motion capture facilities, and dedicated esports environments.
Our Career Center provides personalized guidance on job hunting, resume preparation, interviews, and career planning to help students achieve their professional goals.
School building
TECH.C. Arena
Faculties, Departments, and Courses
Super AI and Technology Department
Game World
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Super Game Creator Course
Coed Daytime 4 years
esports World
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esports Professional Management Course
Coed Daytime 4 years -
Live Gaming & Streamer Course
Coed Daytime 4 years
AI・IT・Robot World
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Super AI Creator Course
Coed Daytime 4 years -
AI・Robot Course
Coed Daytime 4 years -
Super IT Engineer Course
Coed Daytime 4 years
CG・Film World
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Super CG Creator Course
Coed Daytime 4 years -
VTuber Course
Coed Daytime 4 years -
Super Video Creator Course
Coed Daytime 4 years
Design・Illustration・Animation World
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Super Comic Illustration Course
Coed Daytime 4 years -
Super Animation Course
Coed Daytime 4 years -
Graphic Design Course
Coed Daytime 4 years
Digital Creator Department
Game World
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Game Programmer Course
Coed Daytime 3 years -
Game Planner Course
Coed Daytime 3 years -
Game CG & Character Design Course
Coed Daytime 3 years
esports World
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esports Professional Gamer Course
Coed Daytime 3 years
AI・IT・Robot World
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IT Programmer Course
Coed Daytime 3 years
CG・Film World
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Internet Video Creator Course
Coed Daytime 3 years
Curriculum Features
●Corporate Assignments and Company Projects
Students are given "assignments" and "projects" from a number of companies to work on, and through this they acquire the practical skills necessary for professionals to be accepted in the industry, and develop human resources who can be active in the field immediately.
●Special Industry Seminar/Lectures
We have lectures and demonstrations by local and foreign specialists from various industries, several times a year.
●W Major Curriculum System
"W Major Curriculum" is a curriculum that allows students to take courses outside of the major they have selected upon enrollment in accordance with their future goals.
●Internship (Industry training)
As a finishing touch to the School-industry collaboration program, all our students who hope getting jobs experience an internship at a company or position in the industry of their choice, according to their job-hunting period, for 1-4 weeks.
●Employment support system
More than 120 companies come to our school each year to give presentations and conduct interviews exclusively for our students at our Joint Company Information Sessions and Independent Company Information Sessions. In addition, we provide individualized employment support for each student, including individual guidance on employment and employment seminars.
Tuition and Fees
- First Year Tuition Fees
- JPY1,600,000 *Fees for instructional materials, health care, certification examinations, etc. will be charged separately.
Scholarships and Honor Students System
JASSO
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Benefit
- Amount
- JPY 48,000/month
- Repayment Method
- No repayment is required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- Students with excellent performance and behaviour will be recommended for application
Kyoritsu International Foundation Scholarship for self-sponsored International Students
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Benefit
- Amount
- JPY 110,000/month (granted for 1 year)
- Repayment Method
- No repayment is required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- Students of Asian nationality and who are recognized as being in particularly good academic performance, attitude, and attendance can apply through school recommendation.
Designated School Recommendation
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Exempt
- Amount
- JPY 30,000 as examination fee will be exempted
- Repayment Method
- No repayment is required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- This is a system for students whose first preference is this school, and who are expected to graduate from a Japanese language school designated by this school.
①More than 90% attendance rate.
②Having clear goals and targets and can work hard with passion in the area they want to move forward.
③Having Japanese language ability does not interfere with studying at this school.
Entrance Examination
AO Application
- Application Period
- AO Entry: 1st June (Mon) 2026 ～
AO Application period : 1st September (Tue) 2026 ～
※The admission selection will be held at any time from September and will close once maximum capacity is reached. - Selection Process, etc.
- For further information please refer to our brochure, or contact us.
General Application, Designated school recommendation, Japanese school recommendation
- Application Period
- *1st October (Thu) 2026～
*Admissions will be conducted from October to March. Closes once maximum capacity is reached.
- Selection Process, etc.
- Japanese language test, interview and document screening
For further information please refer to our brochure, or contact us.
Access
School building
- Address
- 596, Kakimotocho, Inokuma-nishiiru, Gojodori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8357 MAP
- Access
- 10-minute walk from Tambaguchi station on JR San-in Line
14-minute walk from Gojo station on Karasuma Subway Line
13-minute walk from Omiya station on Hankyu Kyoto Main Line / Keifuku Arashiyama Line
7 minutes on Kyoto City Bus from Kyoto Station to Horikawa Gojo Bus Stop and 1 minute walk from Horikawa Gojo Bus Stop.
For International Students
Our curriculum is designed to help students turn what they love into a career through industry collaboration and hands-on learning opportunities. We also provide a comprehensive support system to ensure that international students can study with confidence.
Our dedicated Office for international students (Jikei COM International Center ) offers personalized assistance with admissions, student visas, tuition fees, scholarships, and daily life in Japan. During their studies, students also receive support from Japanese language instructors, homeroom teachers, and career advisors, who help them prepare for employment and professional debut opportunities in their chosen fields.