Curriculum Features

KCG offers 12 full-time courses designed for international students which cover a broad range of disciplines with the aim of preparing students for employment opportunities both in their home country and in Japan. Students also have the opportunity to pursue a professional Master's degree in Information Technology — the highest degree in Japan for applied informatics — at the Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics, an affiliated institution in the KCG Group. Of these 12 courses, students who graduate from the 3 courses in the Information Engineering Program will receive an advanced technical diploma.
Those who enroll in the Flexible Online Course — which offers the 4-year International Applied Informatics Program — will be eligible to take other courses beyond those aimed for international students upon passing the N2 level of the JLPT.

【Full-time courses】*For international students
◆International Business Management Course (3-year program)
This interdisciplinary course explores the use of generative AI (artificial intelligence) across a diverse range of fields, including innovation for sustainable regional industries, trades, finance, logistics, medical information and international investment. Students in this course will acquire the technical skills and knowledge necessary for managing company systems and maximizing resources through integrated management systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP).

◆International Automobile Control Course (3-year program)
At the KCG Automobile School—one of the KCG group schools—students are provided access to the latest vehicles and facilities for training mechanics. Japanese language classes are also available. Students aim to become leading automotive technicians in Asia.

◆International Business IT Course (2-year program)
In this course, students are placed into classes organized according to their Japanese language proficiency. International students who come from countries that do not use kanji characters are taught the Japanese language skills necessary for studying in specialized fields while also acquiring fundamental IT skills.

◆International Manga and Anime Technology Course (3-year program)
AI skills and marketing knowledge are cultivated with a global perspective for fostering professionals in digital animation and manga production. After acquiring foundational knowledge, students will master 3DCG software such as Maya, AutoCAD (technical drawing), and Blender while utilizing AI technology in producing promotional videos.

◆International ICT Business Course (2-year program)
Students will first acquire the fundamental ICT knowledge essential for the business scenes of the new era, then learn the skills needed to utilize social media for business—including the gathering, analyzing and dissemination of information, and establishing connections—as well as learning about skills that are trending in the ICT field. This course aims to foster globally-minded professionals who can make full use of social media to design business strategies and thrive in a rapidly changing society.

◆International Informatics Course (4-year program)
This course develops students into solution engineers and IT architects capable of analyzing the needs of client companies and build solutions using information systems. Students aim to become global leaders who can thrive in the IT industry.

◆International Art Information Course (4-year program)
This course aims to produce art directors capable of working on the global stage who not only explore the full potential of digital art, but also possess the planning and management skills needed to envision and successfully lead projects to completion.

◆International Management Information Course (4-year program)
Students will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to become IT consultants and project managers capable of designing and proposing cross-departmental information systems, such as those for production management and customer management. As future leaders driving business growth through effective use of IT, students will develop an understanding of departmental operations and methods for analyzing profitability, and learn how to combine business management techniques with practical ICT skills.

◆International Information Course (3-year program)
Through technical Japanese language classes, students will develop the language proficiency needed for study in the specialized field of their choice while also learning the fundamentals of IT. Students will especially gain a well-rounded understanding of essential skills for programming and web development in the business IT field. Classes are organized according to students' Japanese proficiency levels and the pace of instruction is adjusted accordingly.

◆International Art and Design Course (3-year program)
In addition to mastering the fundamentals of computer technology, students will develop the latest skills needed to become active in the digital art scene. Starting with the basics of design, such as drawing and color theory, students will learn how to use design software, and gain planning and management skills. Students will also have the opportunity to study manga, anime, and architectural design.

◆Global Tourism Advanced Information Course (3-year program)
KCG offers a curriculum to learn new IT applied sightseeing services and tourism business models, taking advantage of being in Kyoto, a famous sightseeing place. Students can work on real problem-solving such as providing tourism information and computerization, analysis, and forecast of tourists' movements. Students can also aim to obtain qualifications such as Certified Travel Services Manager.

◆Global Tourism Information Course (2-year program)
Taking advantage of our location in Kyoto, a popular tourist destination, this course curriculum focuses on utilizing applied informatics to produce new tourism services and business models. Students will tackle practical challenges with providing tourism information, and the informatization, analysis, and prediction of tourist behavior patterns. This course also aims to help students obtain certification, such as the Certified Travel Supervisor license.

【Flexible Online Course (distance learning)】
◆International Applied Informatics Program (4-year program)
Using the latest learning management system, students can access course materials and lecture videos on cutting-edge IT topics. An on-campus schooling session is planned during the spring and summer at the Kyoto Ekimae campus to allow students the chance to experience Kyoto's traditions and culture through classes and events.
※Please note that since this program is a distance learning course, students enrolled in this program will not be eligible for a student visa.

【Full-time Courses】


Art and Design Informatics Program (4 years) / Advanced Art and Design Program (3 years) / Manga and Anime Program (3 years) / Art and Design Program (2 years)


Business and Management Informatics Program (4 years) / Applied Informatics Program (3 years) / Information Business Program (2 years) / IT Medical Administration Program (2 years)


Computer Science Program (4 years) / Multimedia Computing Program (3 years) / Computer Networking Program (3 years) / Information Processing Program (2 years)


Advanced Digital Game and Amusement Program (4 years) / Advanced Digital Game Development Program (3 years) / Digital Game Development Program (2 years)


Information Engineering Program (4 years) / Advanced Computer Engineering Program (3 years) / Computer Engineering Program (2 years)

Information and Communication Course (1 year)