Kyoto / Vocational school （京都府 / 専門学校）
Kyoto Computer Gakuin
京都コンピュータ学院
Acquire cutting-edge IT of Japan in Kyoto! A lot of international students from various countries are studying.
| Address | 〒601-8407 京都府京都市南区西九条寺ノ前町10-5 |
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| TEL(JAPAN) | 075-681-6334 留学生業務部 |
| hello@kcg.ac.jp | |
| Website | https://www.kcg.ac.jp/ |
Applicants
Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG) offers five international courses for international students to cultivate information processing engineers who can be active all over the world. Students can enter any course in either April or October.
There are many staff in charge of supporting international students in KCG. Staff support international students in various situations, not only in study, but also in daily life and part-time job placement. That is why international students from various countries studying at KCG enjoy a meaningful school life free of anxiety.
※Target: those who have passed JLPT N3 or those who have undertaken Japanese language study at a language school or similar institute for a period of six months or more.
※It is possible to enter other courses apart from the international-related course, when applicant passes JLPT N2 or are recognized as having equal or higher ability equivalent to JLPT N2.
School Features
Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG) was established in Kyoto, Japan’s former capital and the world-famous sightseeing place, in 1963 and was Japan’s first educational institution specializing in the computer sciences. Since this time, KCG takes pride in its performance and tradition lasting over 55 years. An alumni of approximately 50,000 graduates form the largest network of information industry personnel not only in Japan but across the world.
19 courses (1-4 years in length) are established in 5 fields, ▽Art and design▽Business▽Computer science▽Digital game▽Engineering. Practical curriculums that directly connect to real jobs are adopted. KCG provides opportunities of learning to various generations and has produced many engineers who work at the forefront of the industry.
There are various latest equipment. KCG makes the best effort to provide an environment where students can learn the cutting-edge technology of their generation freely.
Kyoto is our "classroom" which is well known around the world as old city in Japan.
Courses
| Departments | Subjects | Special courses | Others | |||
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| Applied Informatics Program | International Automobile Control Course | Coed | Day time | 3 years | ||
| Information Processing Program | International IT Course | Coed | Day time | 2 years | ||
| Computer Engineering Program | International Information Course | Coed | Day time | 3 years | ||
| International Art and Design Course | Coed | Day time | 3 years | |||
| International Tourism Information Course | Coed | Day time | 3 years | |||
Curriculum Features
The five course types offered to international students are;
"International Automobile Control Course" (3 year program) and "International IT Course" (2 year program) for those students that aim to forge careers in Japan or their home countries, "International Information Course" (3 year program), "International Art and Design Course" (3 year program), and "International Tourism Information Course" (3 year program) for those students that aim to enter The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI), our group school, and get a "Master of Science in Information Technology (professional degree)" which is the highest degree in the applied informatic field.
◆International Automobile Control Course
There is Kyoto Automobile School, one of our group schools, which cultivates automobile mechanics. It has the latest in cars and equipment. Japanese lessons are also available. Students aim to be car engineers who lead the car industry in Asia.
◆International IT Course
Classes are organized according to students' Japanese level. International students from countries that do not use Chinese characters in their writing strengthen their written Japanese for specialized study and study IT from beginner level at the same time. Students aim to be engineers working globally.
◆International Information Course
Students brush up their Japanese in classes such as "Technical Japanese" and study IT from beginner level. They especially focus on "programming technology" and "Web production technics" which are essential in the business field. Classes are organized according to students' Japanese level and teaching pace is adjusted to student ability.
◆International Art and Design Course
Students obtain basic skills and knowledge of computer and latest skills needed in order to be active in digital art field. Beginning from the basics in design such as basic drawing and color, students learn use of design production software, planning skills, and management. It is possible to learn manga/anime and constructing design.
◆International Tourism Information Course
KCG offers a curriculum to learn new IT applied sightseeing services and tourism business models, taking advantage of being located in Kyoto, a famous sightseeing place. Students work on real problem-solving such as providing tourism information and computerization, analysis and forecast of tourists’ movements. Students also aim to obtain qualifications such as Certified Travel Services Manager.
First Year Tuition Fees
JPY1,400,000(※AY2021)
Financial Support
| Scholarship System | Benefit / Loan (Interest-free or Interest-included) / Exempt | Amount | Method to return | How to Apply / Selection Process |
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KCG Special Scholarship System for International Students |
Exempt |
Tuition fee will be decreased to JPY 900,000 in total (every year while studying at KCG) |
No repayment |
●Requirement: International students who hope to be IT engineers acting on the global stage in the future. International students who have financial problems, and satisfy standards of academic performance and other requirements.
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KCG Support System for International Students |
Exempt |
Tuition fee will be decreased to JPY 1,000,000 in total in the 1st year, and JPY 900,000 in total from the 2nd year. |
No repayment |
●Requirement: International students who hope to be IT engineers acting on the global stage in the future. International students who have financial problems, and satisfy standards of academic performance and other requirements.
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Admission
| Exam name/Course Name | Application Period | Selection Process |
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Entrance examination for international students |
For further information please refer to our school website. |
●Selection process: Japanese writing test (essay) and Interview |
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