Curriculum Features

The 8 full-time courses tailored for international students at our institution cover a wide range of disciplines with the aim of preparing graduates for employment opportunities both in their home countries and in Japan. These courses include the "International Automobile Control Course" (under the Applied Informatics Program, a 3-year program) and the "International Business IT Course" (under the Information Processing Program, a 2-year program). Furthermore, students have the opportunity to pursue advanced education at Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI) to attain the highest degree in applied information technology in Japan, the "Master of Information Technology (Professional)." This can be achieved through the "International Information Science Course," "International Art Information Course," and "International Business Information Course," which are part of the 4-year program within the Information Engineering Program, as well as the "International Information Course," "International Art and Design Course," and "International Tourism Information Course," which are part of the 3-year program within the Computer Engineering Program. Upon completion of the 3 courses provided by the Information Engineering Program, students will earn the title of "Advanced Diploma." For the remaining programs, students will earn the title of "Diploma". Additionally, for distance learning students, the International Applied Informatics Program offers a 4　year program.

【Full-time courses】
◆International Automobile Control Course
Kyoto Automobile School, one of our group schools, cultivates auto mechanics. There are various of the latest automobiles and essential facilities at the school. Japanese Language lessons are also available. Students aim to become automobile engineers who can lead the automobile industry within the Asia.

◆International Business IT Course
Classes are organized according to students' Japanese levels. International students from different countries who have less kanji characters writing skills can be improved for specialized study and study IT from beginner level at the same time. Students aim to be engineers who can work globally.

◆International Information Science Course
Trains solution engineers and IT architects capable of analyzing customer needs and proposing/building solutions using information systems. Aims to cultivate leaders who can excel globally in the IT industry.

◆International Art Information Course
Focuses on exploring the possibilities of digital art to the fullest extent while also equipping students with planning and management skills to anticipate the final outcome of projects and lead them to success. Aims to nurture internationally active art directors.

◆International Business Information Course
Provides students with management knowledge, such as analyzing the operations and profitability of various departments within a company, along with practical information and communication technology skills. Aims to develop IT consultants and project managers who can lead businesses using IT across departments, designing and proposing information systems for functions like production management and customer management.

◆International Information Course
Students will improve their Japanese language skills in classes such as "Technical Japanese" and study IT from beginner level. They will be especially focused on "programming technology" and "Web production technology" which are essential in the business field. Classes are organized according to students' Japanese level and the teaching pace is adjusted to student ability.

◆International Art and Design Course
Students obtain basic skills and knowledge of computers and the latest skills needed in order to be active in the digital art field. At the beginning from the basics in design such as basic drawing and color, students can learn the use of design production software, planning and management skills. It is possible to learn manga/anime and construct design as well.

◆International Tourism Information Course
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.

【Flexible Online Course (distance learning)】
◆International Applied Informatics Program
Lecture videos and course materials on cutting-edge IT subjects are prepared, and students use the latest learning management system to access and learn from course materials through a personalized, dedicated page. The learning management system also has a forum (bulletin board) function, which can be used for exchanging information, answering questions between teachers and students, and among students. Submitting assignments is easy, and students can watch the lecture videos repeatedly to review what they didn't understand before. In addition, teachers provide full support for students by helping them choose courses and determine the number of courses to take according to their individual needs, as well as by offering direct counseling and other services. There will be two schooling programs planned, one in summer and the other in spring, at the Kyoto Ekimae campus. In this program, they prepare classes and events that allow students to experience Kyoto's traditions and culture. ※The flexible online course (distance learning) for International Applied Informatics program students are not eligible for a students visa.