KCG : Kyoto Computer Gakuin Academic Programs
Japan’s first computer education institute

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Kyoto Computer Gakuin

10-5，Nishikujoteranomae-cho，Minami-ku，Kyoto-shi，Kyoto 601-8407 Japan

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Tradition and Results
Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG) was established in
1963, becoming Japan's first computer training
institution. Since then, KCG has consistently played
a role on the cutting edge of each era.

The Pioneer Spirit of Kyoto Computer Gakuin

Founder and President

Yasuko Hasegawa

Bachelor of Science in Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Science,
Kyoto University (the first woman to do so)Completing the Doctor of Science Course, Kyoto University
The first to use the computer for astrophysics research
Visiting Scientist at Pennsylvania State University, the US
Awarded from the Ministries of Education and their like, of Thailand,
Ghana, Sri Lanka, Peru and othersAwarded the Special Prize for International Cooperation fromthe International Telecommunication Union in 2006
Testimonial from the Information Processing Society of Japan in 2011

Principal of Kamogawa Campus

Principal of Rakuhoku Campus

Graduated from the Faculty of Science, Kyoto University. Studied in
the United States as a Fulbright scholar. Acquired Master of Scienceand Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the University of Iowa, majoringin Physical Astronomy. Lecturer at Iowa University. Successive
positions as a researcher at Pennsylvania State University. Professor
Emeritus, Kanazawa Institute of Technology. Former temporary
specialist in informatics with the Japan International Cooperation
Agency (JICA). Former principal, Rakuhoku Campus, KCG. Now
serves concurrently as Vice Principal of KCGI, with responsibility forcourses in the database field.

Bachelor of Engineering, Kyoto University. Completed master’s
de gre e at Kyoto Univer sit y w it h a maj o r in mat hemat ic alengineering. Master of Engineering. Former chief research officer,
Information Distribution Platform Laboratory, Nippon Telegraphand Telephone Corporation (NTT). Former Secretary, Internet
Research Committee, Institute of Electronics, Information andCommunication Engineers of Japan (IEICE). Former advisor andprofessor, Korea Information Security Agency (KISA). Professor,
KCGI.

Bachelor of Engineering, Dongguk University, South Korea. Completed
doctoral degree (with major in numerical engineering), doctor ofengineering, Kyoto University. Former CIO, Strategic Planning Office,Information Strategy Department, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.,South Korea. Former president and CEO, Harmony Navigation Co.,
Ltd. Former advisor and professor, KISA. President, Nippon Applied
Informatics Society (NAIS). Special Committee Member, CALS/EC
Society, South Korea. Former advisor, Jeju Special Self-Governing
Province. Member, Jeju Intellectual Property Promotion Advisory
Committee. First Lifetime Member, Korea EC Research Association.
Professor, KCGI.

KCG is a comprehensive educational institution
in the field of IT. The IT curriculum we offer
covers every IT field needed by society: fromIT theory to applied IT, from hardware to software and from IT as a technology to IT as aculture. Our faculty of highly accomplished IT
professionals is equipped with the latest practical training materials, to implement this curriculum with utmost effectiveness.
I hope your dreams will come true at thisschool.

There is no question in my mind that IT willcontinue to advance and society’s need for IT
specialists (engineers) will grow in leaps andbounds. In the IT field, where new technologies
continually emerge in rapid succession, keeping
one’s knowledge up to date is essential. For thisreason people with a thirst for learning are inhigh demand.
It is my hope that, through your studies andstudent life at KCG, you will acquire thestrengths you will need to take charge of a newera. We, the faculty, will support you in yourendeavors, so I urge you to do your best.

KCG is a forum for studying the IT needed bysociety in every field. We exert all our energy
to provide students with a solid grounding in
IT. Moreover, we strive to develop capable
people who can play valuable roles in technology related to data science and in a variety ofbusiness environments.
KCG is determined to contribute actively
to developing the people who will be indispensable to companies’ sustainable growth in suchrapidly changing fields as data science, AI and
the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Principal of Kyoto Ekimae Campus

Established in 1963

A full-day curriculum was established in 1969

Kyoto Computer Gakuin(KCG) is
Japan’s first computer education institute.
- To provide a high-standard education that emphasizes the academic aspects of computer
technologies and their theories- To provide an education that keeps up with the advancement of computer technologies- To foster creative abilities in computer technologies- To establish broader viewpoints on information-oriented society- To develop both aspects of intelligence and sensitivity

Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG) was established in 1963, at the dawn of Japan’s computerage, out of a passionate desire to create a new era. As Japan’s first dedicated institution of computer education, KCG was established by a group from the School (now Division) of Physics
and Astronomy, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University. In those days, informatics courses
were unknown at Japanese universities. The new school set itself a mission of “developing information-processing engineers filled with creativity to meet the needs of the age.”
From the 1970s to early 1980s, KCG installed a series of medium-sized and large-scalecomputers, the leading edge in computers at that time, making them freely available to students
for training purposes. In those days, it was virtually unheard of for a school to provide students
with computing power on such a scale for training purposes, and the policy became the objectof envy at other universities. Though the school building was little more than a barracks,
KCG showed it was faithful to its educational philosophy of providing students with the mostadvanced educational environment available in each era. Today KCG continues to upholdthe pioneering spirit of its foundation. In 2004, the school opened the Kyoto College ofGraduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI), Japan’s first graduate school dedicated to IT.
To date KCG has produced over 50,000 graduates. These graduates, imbued with thepioneering spirit they cultivated at KCG, are continuously tackling fresh challenges aroundthe world. KCG takes pride in its 60-year legacy of tradition and results. Now the task of building the future falls to you.

Yoichi Terashita

Shozo Naito

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Key Features of KCG

Education at KCG

Our graduates are the tip of the spear ! With 20 courses infive departments, you can study in-depth to your heart’s content.

An education at KCG offers unique features you can’t get at other schools. Rather than follow the conventional
pattern of one-way transfer of knowledge from teacher to student, KCG respects each student’s individuality,
responding in detail to individual requests through repeated testing and tweaking of educational methods, aswell as providing state-of-the-art educational facilities. KCG supports ambitious students in pursuing their
dreams to the furthest extent.

Lots of overseas students from a host of countries study at KCG!
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The first dedicated computer learning institute founded in Japan▶

A history of six decades, with over 50,000 graduates

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With 20 courses in five departments, you can study virtually
any field of IT.
Studying in Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital and a student city,
is unbeatable.
State-of-the-art equipment creates an outstanding learning
environment.
A comprehensive acceptance posture welcomes numerous students
from around the world.
Partnerships with over 100 educational institutions worldwide
Dedicated courses for overseas students provide opportunities
to learn Japanese.
A wide range of programs are available for overseas students
for exemption and reduction of tuition and other expenses.
Dedicated support staff make overseas students’ academic anddaily lives easier.

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KCG arranges accommodations.

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A wide range of bursary programs exclusive to KCG

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Exchange students can get to know each other througha full schedule of exchange meetings and informal get-togethers.

◆ A Practical Curriculum with Outstanding Character Development

Lessons connected directly to the real world, guided by leaders in each field, develop truly capable people■

People Who Can Play Active Roles in the Future

Playing an active role in society requires much more thansimply acquiring a corpus of techniques and knowledge. It
requires the true capability to apply that learning effectively
and relate it to real-world problems. At KCG, we offer a curriculum of on-site, practical training that reflects the needsof the industrial world, giving graduates the start they needfor their future careers.
Our lecturers are leading professionals with practical
corporate experience, including at major electronics manufacturers and game-software houses. Based on this real-world
experience, these instructors provide practical education
tailored to the needs of today’s business world. Many lecturers are also members of the faculty of KCGI, Japan’s first
dedicated professional graduate school for developing IT professionals.

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At KCG, we adopt an elective system with a rich curriculumfrom which you can select exactly the courses for your needs.
In this way you can pursue studies tailored to your own interests and experience. You can even study more courses thanthe units you need to graduate, including courses in different
faculties and departments,
broadening the scope of yourintellectual inquiry.
The curriculum guides
you gradually from the basics
to advanced techniques andknowledge, so even computernovices can study with confidence.

◆ Develop Well-Rounded Abilities Through Project Study

The seminar format builds up your technical skills and job-seeking skills simultaneously
In the seminar format, students pursue project studies ineach school year. In this way the skills and knowledge
acquired in each course complement and reinforce eachother, developing a well-rounded skill set that can readily
be put to use and applied. Rather than simply study a problem, students work in groups, setting targets, planning,
designing, fabricating and finally presenting, creating works
on an ambitious scale and to high standards of quality.
Technical ability is vital in today’s business world but
it isn’t enough. Modern professionals require skills in teamwork, leadership, interpersonal communication, time management and presentation, among others. By providing

repeated experience with group work, project studies enable
students to acquire these skill sets naturally. Themes set
for the projects progress in difficulty from school year toschool year, starting with rudimentary tasks and advancing
to quite sophisticated undertakings. By the time you graduate, you will be amazed at the breadth and depth of the practical abilities you have acquired. Project study in your graduating year is the culmination of your studies to that point,
constituting your graduate thesis.
Outstanding works created in project study areannounced and honored at the KCG Awards Student Project
Presentations, held every February.

Comprehensive job-search support, with an unbeatable track record
Many overseas students progress to our sister institution, KCGI,
to study IT and management.
Interested students can attend our sister institution, Kyoto Japanese
Language Training Center, to study Japanese before entering.

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Studying According to Your Own Aims and Dreams

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KCG AWARDS◆

Student Project
Presentations
KCG AWARDS

2023

Best
ProjectAward

Our graduates are truly the tip of the spear. The KCG Awards prove it.

Every year, KCG presents the KCG Awards Student Project Presentations. At this annual event, students announce
the results of their annual projects, including their magna opera, the graduation-year projects. From among thesestudent projects, the most outstanding works are selected and honored with an Award for Excellence in a publicpresentation. Many projects are ready for immediate commercialization, earning kudos from the worlds of businessand academia.
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The Brave with Revolving Lives
An [Action] x [Command] 2D action RPG with four
RPG commands including [Attack] and [Defend],
created with Unreal Engine 5. Repeating [Enforce]and [Resurrection], the fighter becomes ever mighty
acquiring newly devised strategies.

[ Strings of the Heaven ] and[ Out of the World ]International Students Also Participate Enthusiastically, Even Winning Best Project Award and Award for Excellence.

Every year international students participate enthusiastically in the KCG Awards Student Project Presentations. In
2019, Lu Langbiao of China and a Japanese classmate, both enrolled in Introduction to Game Development, created agame, Haptic Game: Magic Folders, that won Best Project Award. In 2021, Nguyen Tan Manh, a Vietnamese student
enrolled in Information Engineering, shone with the Award for Excellence, also in partnership with a Japanese classmate,for a robot vacuum cleaner.

KCG AWARDS

2019

Best
Project
Award

Haptic Game: Magic Folders[Strings of the Heaven] with hack- and- slash actions, anda 2.5D plat- form puzzle action [Out of the World] aredeveloped. Both emphasize to be successful commercial
products.

KCG AWARDS

2023

Introduction to Game Development Lyu Langbiao, Tsubasa Ueda

Award for
ExcellenceThis game works something like Twister,using an arcade controller and linking toa “magic spell synthesis” system to pit
players against each other mentally andphysically.

Two actions, [Revol] that changes the gravitational
attraction, and [Volt] that drives the star, are used to findthe key at each stage and clear the miniature- garden style
3D puzzle action game.

This system automatically creates and manages shift tables
based on staff members' convenience. The system includes
features to allow staff members to exchange and transfer
shift assignments with each other, as well as features suchthat managers can use it to evaluate each staff members
based on their level of contribution.

KCG AWARDS

2023

Award for
Excellence

Robot vacuum cleaner
Information Engineering

KCG AWARDS

2023

Award for
Excellence

Online-interview practice application
Surveys show that 83.3% of companies use online facilities
in the selection phase of their recruiting activities. Taking
note of this fact, the students developed an application forpracticing job such online interviews online.

KCG AWARDS

2021

Award for
Excellence

Nguyen Tan Manh, Kaoru Araki
This robot vacuum cleaner cleans rooms automatically. The upper control panel isused to start and stop cleaning. The robot can be operated remotely from asmartphone using the Wi-Fi feature.

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2023

[ REVOLT ]ShiftControl, a shift planning andmanagement support system

In this new-concept, magic-spell-synthesizing,player-on-player shooting game, players use uniquegame play to synthesize spells on each other in realtime. Barriers to entry are low, yet the full-fledged
combat action soon becomes complex.

KCG AWARDS

Special 60th
Anniversary
Award

Robot vacuum cleaner
This robot vacuum cleaner is fitted with a movable arm
brush that enables automatic cleaning even in narrow spaces.
Almost the entire housing structure, 35 cm in diameter, wascreated using a 3D printer. A continuous- track mechanism
is adopted to facilitate the movement of the machine.

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KCG AWARDS

2023

Award for
ExcellenceGames and Anime

KCG Computer
MuseumKCG Takes Part in a Wide Range ofGame and Anime Events!

Japanese video games and anime are executed with high levels of technique, earning the love and admiration of fans around the world.
At KCG, we offer courses in producing games and anime. KCG participates enthusiastically in a wide range of related events, boosting students’levels of skill and accomplishment. The events listed here are only a sampling of the many trade fairs and tournaments in which KCG participates.

Sponsoring KYOMAF to
Share Kyoto Pop Culture
with the World

The Annual

Unreal Fest West

Certified as the First Satellite Museum of the Historical Computers
by Information Processing Society of Japan
About KCG Computer Museum

In 1963, student researchers of Kyoto University
formed a computer study group for IBM 709/7090 andcomputers which were used for our computer educa-system department had not yet existed at any universi-

System 100 in 2012 and the MZ-80K in 2013, has been

held workshops. It was the time when Information

tion. Equipment in our College, such as the NEAC

ties in Japan.

gradually

Since then, Kyoto Computer Gakuin, Japan’s firstprivate computer education institution, has been

producing distinguished graduates who build up thefoundation of information industry in Japan.

Every year, KCG hosts Unreal Fest West, an official, large-scale study
session sponsored by the Japanese affiliate of Epic Games, Inc.,
developers of Unreal Engine (UE). KCG faculty and numerous students
work together to make the event a success. At KCG, we offer classes on
creating games using UE, so participating in Unreal Fest West gives
students an opportunity to sharpen their skills and knowledge. We alsocollaborate on presenting hands-on UE seminars.

The KCG Group is proud to sponsor the Kyoto International Manga Anime
Fair (KYOMAF), which is held in Kyoto every fall. Through this event, KCG
pours its efforts into bringing pop culture from Kyoto to the wider world.
Every year, thousands of manga and anime fans converge on KYOMAF
from across Japan, some forming long lineups at the KCG booth. During
the COVID-19 pandemic, professional animators streamed digital art
demonstrations online and presented live lectures explaining the processof creating anime.

We would like to introduce our culturally valuable

recognizedtechnology heritage.

as

information

processing

The KCG Computer Museum was certified as thevery first “The Satellite Museum of Historical Computers” in Japan.

Information processing technology heritage
TOSBAC-3400 (Authorized March 2, 2009)

Information processing technology heritage
OKITAC-4300 System (Authorized March 2, 2009)

Information processing technology heritage
NEAC-2206 (Authorized March 2, 2011)

Information processing technology heritage
NEAC System 100 (Authorized March 6, 2012)

Information processing technology heritage MZ-80K(Authorized March 6, 2013)

Information processing technology heritage PDP 8/I(Authorized March 17, 2015)

Information processing technology heritage
TOSBAC-1100D (Authorized March 10, 2016)

Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (Riken), Fujitsu Limited K computer

High Levels of Participation in

Unity Dojo Kyoto Special

The Unity game engine is used in the development of such popular games
as Fate/Grand Order, Pokémon GO and Super Mario Run. KCG hosted Unity
Dojo Kyoto Special, a large-scale study session focusing on Unity, at KCG
Kyoto Ekimae Campus, with hundreds of students taking part. The
sponsor, Cloud Creative Studios, Inc., is a game developer that hires
numerous KCG graduates. Many of the emcees and VR game-experiencebooth attendants at this year’s event were graduates of KCG.

Learn more

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Kyocotan is the official mascot of KCG. The mascot isdesigned in a wide range of styles and formats by KCG
students and teachers as well as professional creators.
You can see Kyocotan at a wide variety of events,
including KYOMAF.

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◆ Four Learning Formats Enable Flexible Use of Time, Location and Tools◆ A Comprehensive Job Search Support System

KCG puts its track record in e-learning to work, responding to students’ desire to learn

Achieving ideal support through a double-advisory system and IT■

State-of the-Art e-Learning Studios

24-Hour Support through KING-LMS, a State-of-the-Art
Learning Management System

Kyoto Ek imae Campus A nnex is fu r n ished w ith ane-learning broadcast studio outfitted with the latest
equipment, including a remote lecture system for live
content and a lecture recording system for prerecorded
content. With this e-learning studio as a base, KCG
teaching staff produce and distribute the latest e-learning
content with excellent broadcast quality. The system also
assu res students of access t o d iverse lea r n i ng
opportunities. Currently remote classes are also operatedusing online conferencing tools.

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In today’s world of pervasive internet access, it’s so easy toaccess information from around the world instantly that wetake this ability for granted. Anticipating this development,
KCG was one of the first educational institutions in Japan
to implement an exclusive learning management system(LMS).
Using this system, students can freely and easily study
the content they desire, anywhere and at any time, by meansof a PC or smartphone.

T he COV I D -19 pandemic has made the employment
market an uncertain one for many job seekers. For KCG
students and graduates, however, job-search conditions
remain stable. This is because, in addition to a chronicshor tage of I T person nel i n Japa n , pa r ticu la rly ofadvanced I T personnel, KCG students benef it f rom
learning state-of-the-art skills closely tailored to thecurrent needs of society. Amid the wrenching changes
brought about by the pandemic, a rapidly expanding
range of fields are responding through the application ofIT, such as through telework and by conducting events
online. KCG graduates are exactly the kinds of people
today’s businesses need.

Achieving a job-search experience with which students
a nd g radu at es c a n be sat i sf ied r e qu i r e s the r ight
adv isors. With that perspective in mind, KCG class
instructors and Career Center advisors coordinate closely,
assessing each individual student’s characteristics andneeds to support each one with vital job-search advice.
Repeated interviews are conducted from the freshman
year, giving each student attentive guidance on selectionof a career path, academic goals and more. Career Center
staff are available to provide career advice at any time.
The distinguishing characteristic of KCG’s job-search andcareer-guidance services is thorough attention to thedetailed needs of each individual.

Students can access digitized class materials from their individual pages. Not only from the school,
but also from home or other places, KING-LMS allows students to learn at any time on the Internet.
● KING-LMS enables students to preview or review the material, submit their assignments and communicate
with other students and professors on a bulletin board to ask questions or share opinions.
● If they wish, students can pursue their own studies of subjects available in other departments to satisfy theirinterests or needs.
● Through KING-LMS, students can view announcements from school.

KING
Network

At KCG, all computers used by
students are part of the KCG
Information Network Galaxy (KING),
which connects them directly to theinternet via a dedicated optical-fiber
circuit.

Attentive Individual Guidance Enables an Ideal Job
Search Experience■●

Learning with
KING-LMS

Shortages of IT Personnel Support a Strong Job Market
Even Amid the Pandemic■

Exclusive
Student
WebsiteKING-LMS, an exclusive website for KCG
students, always provides the latest information
about classes, job searches and careers.
Students can check important information for
their daily lives anywhere and anytime. Accessby smartphone is also enabled.

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Active Roles in a Wide Range of Industries and Fields

It is now all but impossible to imagine business without
IT. A knowledge of computers has become essential not
only in the computer industry itself but in virtually every
field of business. At companies in fields as varied as
manufacturing, retailing, finance, construction andmed ia, person nel w ith computer -related sk i l ls andknowledge are in constant demand. The fields in which
KCG graduates can play active roles are truly limitless.

Colors of the KCG GroupKCG Blue (School color of Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG) and the KCG Group)
Because all of the founders of KCG were graduates and graduate students of Kyoto University, the color of KCG
and the KCG Group is selected on the basis of the Kyoto University’s school color, which is dark blue. We began
using the color from around 1970 and defined it as "KCG Blue" on our 35th anniversary in 1998.

Choice of Four Class Formats
In-person Classes

These are classes in the conventional
format of students attending in person
and interacting with instructors
face-to-face.

Hybrid Classes

Real-time Online Classes

A combination of in-person andreal-time online classes

Using online-conferencing tools ande-learning systems, students attend classes
from their homes or other remote locations,using their PCs. As with in-person classes,
students and instructors can ask andanswer each other’s questions and engage
in groupwork and other interactive communication. Classes are held at predetermined
times and dates (synchronous).

In this format, the instructor can choose
to lead the class in a classroom or froma remote location, while students canchoose to attend in the classroom or
online from home or another location.
Classes are held at predetermined times
and dates.

On-demand Classes

KCG Red (School color of The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI))In addition to managing the school, Shigeo Hasegawa, founder of the KCG Group, studied again in his later
years at Harvard University to tackle subjects he could not study when he was young. He rented an apartment
in Boston and attended a class of literature and philosophy with young students. Inspired by the crimson of
Harvard University, the founder's alma mater, the school color of KCGI is established as KCG Red, contrastingwith KCG Blue. This color expresses a determination to tackle challenges and discover new horizons
enterprisingly regardless of age or sex.

This is a format in which instructors
prepare class content in advance andmake it available for students to viewand listen to within a specified period.
During this period, students can viewand listen to the content at a time andplace of their convenience using ane-learning system (asynchronous).

KCG Green (School color of Kyoto Japanese Language Training Center (KJLTC))
For international students, the Center is the entry point into the KCG Group. The Center is a Japanese-language
educational facility, certified by the Minister of Justice, and assigned as a preparatory education curriculum by
the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. From the image of the green earth of sevencontinents, a shade of green is selected as the school color, contrasting with KCG Blue and KCG Red
mentioned above.

KCG Orange (School color of Kyoto Computer Gakuin Automobile School (KCGM))
The school color of Kyoto Computer Gakuin Automobile School was decided in 2013, when the school entered the
KCG Group fold. The color orange projects a dynamic, positive image, yet it is used to enhance visibility for safety.
As such it symbolizes the pursuit of safety in today’s car-driving society, as well as students’ vigorous efforts toovercome difficulties.

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An equipment environment other schools can't match
700 of the latest PCs
At KCG, we make every effort to fulfill our highest priority: Creating an environment
in which students can freely study the most advanced technologies. Quality ofeducation is everything to us. Even today, as our school experiences rapid growth,
our commitment to that educational philosophy is as steadfast as ever.

Special Effects and Anime Lab

Electrical and Electronic Circuit Production Practical Study RoomGame Development Practical Study Room

Programming Practical Study Room

3D CG Production Practical Study Room

Automobile Control Practical Study Space

Network Practical Study Room

Mac App Development Lab

Hybrid-Flexible Classes RoomGreat Hall

Database Practical Study RoomMac Design Lab

e-Learning Studio

Info Station

Mechatronics Practical Study Room

CAD/Engineering Programming Practical Study Room

Recording Studio

Student Lounge

1011Lectures Presented by Professionals from the Front Lines of Business
Representative Director, Crypton Future
Media, Inc., producer of Hatsune Miku

Founding members of Gainax
CEO, Gainax Kyoto Co., Ltd.

Professor, The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics

Professor, The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics

Hiroyuki Itoh

Member of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan (SFWJ), and ofSpace Authors Club of Japan (SACJ)

Yasuhiro Takeda

With a name derived from the Japanese phrase "mirai kara kita hajimete no oto"("the first sound from the future"), Hatsune Miku is a virtual singer who will singwith a synthetic voice when a user inputs lyrics and a melody into a computer.
Hatsune Miku has held live concerts not only in Japan but overseas as well,swaying the hearts of a multitude of fans. Hiroyuki Itoh, Representative Director at
Crypton Future Media Inc., the company which created the Hatsune Miku synthetic
voice software that is the cause of this sensation, has joined KCGI as a professor.
Professor Itoh, who continues to develop the software which produces thecomputerized voices, offers the following message for the young people who willlead the IT industry of the future. "The frontier of the information revolution ofwhich we are only midway through is vast without limit and your future prospects
spread before you without limit. I ask that you dedicate yourselves to your studies
with this concept firmly in mind.", says Professor Ito.

伊藤 博之

Professor Yasuhiro Takeda of KCGI is a former director and General Manager of theAnimation Production Division of Gainax Co., Ltd. Among his other duties, he iscurrently president and CEO of Gainax Kyoto. His anime filmography includes
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Gekijōban Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Magical
Shopping Arcade Abenobashi and Hanamaru Kindergarten, among many other films
and TV series.
Professor Takeda teaches Special Topics in Animation Planning, Production andPromotion at KCGI and presents special lectures at KCG. His classes offer
opportunities to listen to Professor Takeda speak on fascinating subjects such as thehardships of producing anime and the present and future of the anime industry.
Our interview is as follows.
トップをねらえ!

武田 康廣

Crypton Future Media is neither a video game nor an anime company. Although we are involved
with making music, we are also not a record company. Because we made the hobby of computer
music into a business, I think of us as a "sound seller." Hatsune Miku was first offered for sale inAugust 2007, but I believe that the software became a chance for people to get involved increative activities.
It is said that humanity has experienced three revolutions in its past. The first was the
agricultural revolution. Due to this revolution, human beings, who had been forced to be nomadic
due to their reliance on hunting, produced food systematically and came to be able even to store
it and thus began living in fixed settlements. Due to this, societies and states formed, also
creating disparities in wealth. It could be said that the development of economics also became acause of war.
The second revolution was the industrial revolution. Sources of power were discovered andthe advance of innovations such as the ability to efficiently create identical items gave birth tomass production and mass consumption. This spurred trade and commerce, helping to bringabout large-scale wealth. This revolution also caused a "population explosion." In the age of ahigh birth and high death rate prior to the industrial revolution, the human population was
virtually fixed and fluctuations of wealth in society were also slight, but with the industrial
revolution the human population rapidly increased.
And the third revolution is the information revolution brought about by the value of IT as
represented by the internet. Prior to the internet, transmitters of information were limited andmonopolistic. Sources of information included media such as newspaper companies, televisionand radio stations, and publishing companies, but when these groups dispatched information, it
was accompanied by a significant cost in terms of facilities and human power. Further, information at this time was low in volume and unidirectional. However, the appearance of the internet
has brought about this revolution in information. The way in which information was dispatched
has changed significantly.
Now the internet is an extremely close presence, appearing in the palms of our hands, on
our desks, and entering our pockets. Information which can be digitized, such as news, movies,
and music, is entirely informationalized, making it possible to easily transmit and store it over theinternet. Life and work have become extremely convenient, fun, and comfortable; in an instantyou can summon and view your favorite videos and broadcast media. In addition, this information has made it possible for anyone to easily and instantaneously share about themselves withthe world via Facebook, Twitter, and blogs, including the tiniest pieces of personal news.
I believe, however, that we are still merely experiencing the prelude to the changes that will
occur due to the information revolution. The agricultural and industrial revolutions brought about
serious changes to the way human beings lived. The changes caused by the information
revolution have not yet reached that level. This is merely a transition period, and the realchanges have yet to begin. I believe we will see drastic changes to peoples' lifestyles and theworld in 20 to 30 years from now. I do not, however, know what sort of changes these will be.
How these will be changed has been entrusted to us and, moreover, the young people who will
shoulder the next generation.

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Searching for business using Japanese
anime
What would you say is the keyword in making anime abusiness?
My main work until now has been the planning and production of anime
works at Gainax. I create anime proposals, negotiate with companies withwhich we would like to work to determine broadcasting slots, and ensure areaesonable budget. Once a production is done, it is important to think how
much revenue it will generate. I suppose you could say that executing that isa business.

GunbusterHis and Her Circumstances

The Mystic Archives of Dantalian

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

Wish Upon the Pleiades

Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise

Please tell us what got you involved in anime.
My recent work is “Wish Upon the Pleiades”. I am currently working on anumber of new anime plans. But when I was in college, my specialty issomething entirely different. However, my sideline activities such as organizing independent creative groups changed my future. Before I knew it, these
activities have become my profession. That’s why I still feel like I’m doing
interesting things even now. I have decided never to forget the idea of “takethe initiative in fun and interesting things” from my amateur years.

Art by KEI ©CFM

Please give us a message for students who wish to study
anime.
Planning and producing anime products requires a lot of energy. In addition,gathering funds and producing anime brings with it responsibility. Productions involve people looking at your work, receiving criticism, gathering
funds, and bringing your company into the black. Thinking that far is thecomplete form of an anime plan. Thinking that finishing a product is the endof work is just your self-satisfaction. A production is complete only when it
has received critiques. Criticism can be aimed not only at your production but
everything you release into the world, including your actions and words. That
is why I ask my students to be ready to face a lot of critiques by others.

Professor Hiroyuki Ito of KCGI speaks passionately as he recalls the developmentof Hatsune Miku, a Vocaloid software voicebank. (Great Hall, Ekimae Campus, KCG)

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With
courses indepartments,
there are no limits to where your ambitions
can take you
Graduates of a
Four-Year Program Earn an

Four-Year Programs inFive Departments are Certified as

Advanced Technical
DiplomaPractical Occupational
Specialist Programs

With the aim of “upholding and improving the level ofvocational education in specialist programs at
specialized schools,” MEXT has introduced “Practical
Occupational Specialist Programs.” Practical
Occupational Specialist Programs are composed ofcourses and educational programs in partnership withcompanies and organizations. To obtain certification,
students must train and acquire skills at partner
workplaces. At KCG, four-year programs in fivedepartments are certified as Practical Occupational
Specialist Programs. These programs offer practical,
specialized education in partnership with companies
and currently active professionals on the front lines ofindustry. KCG plans to make preparations to receive
certification for other departments in succession.

Students who fulfill certain conditions and havecompleted a four-year program of specialist training at
an advanced vocational school are granted an“Advanced Technical Diploma” (kodo senmonshi) from
the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology (Minister of MEXT). Holders of an
Advanced Technical Diploma are recognized by society
for possessing both knowledge and skills in a
specialized field, equivalent to or greater than the
Bachelor’s degree of a university graduate in manycases. At KCG, courses toward a four-year program forwhich you can earn an Advanced Technical Diploma
are offered in departments A, B, C, D and E. When you
complete the four-year course, you earn the option ofenrolling in graduate school. Many KCG graduates goon to enroll at KCGI, a fellow KCG Group institution.

A
B
C
D
E

Art & Design
Join the cutting edge ofdigital artists

Business &Management

Art and Design Informatics Program

Art and Design Informatics Course / Manga and Anime Course

4yearsAdvanced Art and Design Program

3yearsManga and Anime Program

3years

Art and Design Program

2yearsBusiness and Management Informatics Program

4years

Art and Design Course / Manga and Anime Course

Management Information Course / Data Science Course

Applied Informatics Program

Medical Informatics Course / Marine Science IT Course /Agricultural IT Course / FinTech Course / Business IT Course

3yearsReach the leading edge ofbusiness through IT

Business IT Program

2yearsMedical Office Administration Program

2yearsComputer
Science

Computer Science Program

4yearsMultimedia Computing Program

3yearsComputer Networking Program

3yearsSupporting the leading edge oftoday's information society

Information Processing Program

2yearsDigital Game &Amusement

Advanced Digital Game and Amusement Program

4yearsDigital Game Development Program

3yearsDigital Game Development Basics Program

2yearsEmbedded Systems Program

4yearsComputer Engineering Program

3yearsComputer Engineering Basics Program

2yearsPursue a career as
an advanced game creator

Engineering for
Embedded Systems
Aiming to be the cutting edge ofcontrol engineer

Information Processing Course / IT Voice Actor/Actress Course /Graduate Study Transfer Program

Computer Engineering Course / Automobile Control Course

Flexible Online Course

International Applied Informatics Program

Burnish Your Skills While at Home

Courses can be converted to full-time programs

Information &Communication

Information & Communication

Study while you work or attend two schools at once

4yearsInformation & Communication Course / University Graduate Skills
Upgrading Course / One-year Evening Course

Information & Communication Course
Night Studies Department

Applied Informatics Program

2yearsnight course

3yearsInternational Career

International Automobile Control Cours (for foreign students)

Study IT abroad andset your sights on the world

International Information Course / International Art & Design Course / 3years
International Tourism Information Course (for foreign students)

Computer Engineering Program

Information Processing Program

RIT Masters Exchange Course (for graduates of four-year colleges anduniversities) / International Business IT Course (for foreign students)

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2years

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B

Art & Design

Art and Design Informatics Program

Business and Management Informatics Program

4years ★Advanced Technical diploma

In addition to pursuing the possibilities of digital art, we foster competent person
to become the art director who has management skills and planning ability tolead the project to success.

Students will learn business knowledge including each industry’s dominant knowledge and analytical method about income, as well as information and communication technology for utilizing such technology to become a leader. We foster competent person with knowledge about production management and customer relationship management so that they will be able to propose and to design optimal
information systems between different sections in enterprises as an IT consultant
or a project manager. KCG offers the Management Information Course and theData Science Course.

Target Occupation

CG Creator
Advertisement Designer
Image Creator

4years ★Advanced Technical diploma

To become a consultant who leads business by proposing optimum
information systems.

To become an art director who leads the industry.

Art Director
Web Designer
Game CG Designer

Business & Management

DTP Designer etc.

Target Occupation

Advanced Art and Design Program

3yearse-Business Producer Systems Engineer
IT Consultant
Sales Personnel for Technology Data Scientist
Project Manager etc.

Diploma

To become a creator or designer with creativity and proposal ability.
We foster competent person who has high skill for production and consultingthat fill the gap between a creator and a client, as well as highly skilled concept
making ability and presentation ability.

Applied Informatics Program

To become a system engineer and support the IT revolution in industry.

Target Occupation

CG Creator
Web Designer

DTP Designer
Image CreatorThis program develops people who have an advanced understanding of fabrication
techniques and have the skills in concept development and presentation to negotiate
and propose ideas while listening to client needs. Courses in this program areInternational Automotive Controls, Medical Information, Marine IT, Agricultural
IT, Fintech and Business IT.

Advertisement Designer
Game CG Designer etc.

Manga and Anime Program

3yearsFor Foreign Students Only

Diploma

To become a manga artist, animator or creator with skills in manga andanime digital production.

Business IT Program

We will work on digital production based on the techniques and history of analog
manga and anime production to train students for the production room as well as
for the fields of publishing and distribution.

Digital Painter
CG AnimatorInternational Automobile Control Course

Students will learn about the office tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel andAccess as well as accounting, business manner and communication skills. We
foster students who will be a successful business person with basic businessknowledge. They will play active role in any situation.

Illustrator
Advertising Designer etc.

Medical Office Administration Program
Art and Design Program

2years Diploma

To become a creator or a designer who supports the digital art industry.
We foster competent person who has skill to create artworks by softwareand ability to produce creative works continuously with fundamental
knowledge and skills about color and art.

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Automotive Engineer
Marine/Aquacultural Engineer
Agricultural/Forestry Engineer
Financial Engineer
Medical Information Technician etc.

Target Occupation

Systems Administrator
Sales & Marketing Staff
Instructor for Computer Operator
Administrative and Accounting Staff etc.

2years Diploma

Gain knowledge of both the medical and computer fields, becoming an expert who can lead the computerization of the medical
workplaces of the future.

Target Occupation

CG Creator
Web Designer
Game CG Designer

Target Occupation

2years Diploma

To become a successful businessperson with computer skills and well trained
business manner.

Target Occupation

Animator
Manga Artist

3years Diploma

DTP Operator
Non-Linear Editing
Operator etc.

Computer-related knowledge is vital in the medical workplace of today, yet
personnel who can respond to this need are in short supply. In the Medical Office
Administration Program, students acquire both medical knowledge and IT skills,
becoming experts who can lead the computerization of the medical workplacesof the future.
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Target Occupation

Medical administration at hospitals, clinics
etc.

C

D

Computer Science

Computer Science Program

Digital Game & Amusement

Advanced Digital Game and Amusement Program

4years ★Advanced Technical diploma

To become a specialist to lead industry.

To become a leader of game production in the next generation.

We foster students who can analyze customer’s needs and propose
solutions by information systems as a solution engineer or IT Architecture.

We foster competent person to become a general director or a technical director
who leads production team with leadership as well as knowledge of programming and technical skills.

Target Occupations

Solution Engineer
Project Manager

Systems Engineer
Network Engineer

Target Occupations

IT Architect etc.

Multimedia Computing Program

Game Director
Game Producer
Game PlannerTechnical Diretor
Game Programmer
Game CG Designer etc.

3years Diploma

To become a leader who leads software development.

Target Occupations

In this Program, we develop engineers capable of planning,
designing and running communication systems that cansend and receive video, audio and other content interactively.

Systems Engineer
Programmer

Computer Networking Program

4years ★Advanced Technical diploma

Digital Game Development Program
Database Engineer
CG Engineer

Web Engineer etc.

3years Diploma

To become a game creator who has cutting edge skills.
We foster competent person to become a game programmer who creates 3D
games and online games with high level skills, or to become a game planner
who designs games from a broad viewpoint to entertain players.

3years Diploma

To become an engineer who can build systems.

Target Occupations

We foster competent person to become an engineer who knows about
information security, computer networking and database, and can build steadyinformation systems.

Game Programmer
Game Scenario WriterGame PlannerGame CG Designer etc.

Target Occupations

Networking Engineer
Network Administrator

Database Engineer
Security Engineer

Systems Engineer etc.

Digital Game Development Basics Program

2years Diploma

To become a creator with steady knowledge about game development.

Information Processing Program

2years Diploma

To become a technician who has mastered the basics of programming and IT.
This program develops programmers, system engineers and system operatorswith a basic grounding in computers, networks and information theory.
Courses in this program are International IT, Information Processing and IT
Voice Acting.
For Foreign Students Only

International Business IT Course

Student will learn about C++ language, graphic design, game scenario and ruledesigning. We foster competent person who plays active role with director’s
supervision as a game planner, a game programmer, or a development assistant.

Target OccupationsGame Programmer
Game Scenario WriterGame Development Assistant etc.

Game PlannerGame CG Designer

Target Occupations

Programmer
Web Programmer

System Engineer (SE)
Voice Acting

Applications Operator
Narrator etc.

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Five Special Courses for
KCG International Students

Engineering for Embedded Systems

Embedded Systems Program

Students can enroll in either April or October

4years ★Advanced Technical diploma

To produce IT engineers who can play active roles around the world, KCG has
established five special courses geared to the needs of international students.
Students can enroll in either April or October.
KCG employs many staff members responsible for the affairs of international
students. These staff support students for affairs ranging from studies to campus life,and finding part-time jobs. Thanks to their hard work, the many international
students who join KCG from all over the world can enjoy a fruitful student life.

To become an expert in embedded systems.
Students learn about not only hardware and software but also consulting,design, development, maintenance and administration of embedded systems.
With such broad knowledge, they can become a project manager or IT architect in a development team.
Target Occupation

IT Architect
Mechatronics Engineer
Embedded Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer
Hardware Developer etc.

Computer Engineering Program

3years Diploma

To become an engineer who can advance product development with embedded technology.

Find great careers in Japan or in your home country!

Students engage in the full-fledged study of embedded systems, by practicing the
fabrication of robots, communication devices, automotive engineering and microprocessor controls. Graduates of this program become system engineers, programmers and mechatronics engineers, capable of playing central roles on the front linesof product development. Courses in this program are International Information,
Computer Engineering and Automobile Control.
For Foreign Students Only

International Art Design Course

International Automobile Control Course
Aiming to realize a digitally transformed society and green transformation, automotive services leveraging state-of-the-art technology
should be available to the public. In this course, KCG aims to respondto new social needs by cultivating automotive engineers who can leadthe auto industry of the future. Graduates of the course are awarded thetitle of “specialist,” enabling them to work professionally in their homecountries or Japan, or to enroll in KCG’s Group school KCGI andpursue a master’s degree.

International Information Course
International Tourism Information Course

Target Occupation

Embedded Systems Engineer
Mechatronics Engineer
Systems Engineer

Customer Engineer
Control Programmer
ECU Developer

On-board Electronics
Engineeretc.

Computer Engineering Basics Program

1st yearThis course is for people aiming to join the top echelons of service engineers,
who earn the satisfaction and confidence of customers. Students strenghten
their proficiency in the Japanese they will need for speciallity studies while
gaining a correct understanding of the basic structure and functions ofautomobiles. Studies begin with automotive engineering as well as the basics
of IT, including programming, computer systems and digital circuits. Also
acquired in this course are communication skills necessary for business.

2nd year

The curriculum focuses on the automobile,
embracing deep examination of the basics ofautomobiles from electrical structures toelectronics, logic circuits and servicing. Students
put the technology and knowledge they learn inclass into practice in experiments, practice andself-directed activities, to experience servicing
skills as close as possible as those used in thepractical world.

2years Diploma

To become a control systems engineer by learning the foundations of hardware and software.
Students will learn the basic skills and knowledge for the hardware
and software required to become a specialist in integrated systems
development, and will be trained to be a control systems engineer withthe ability to provide sound service to the leaders in development.

Target Occupation

Embedded Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer

Information & Communication

Control Programmer
Customer Engineer etc.

3rd year

Information & Communication Course 1year /2years night course
This is a course for those who want to learn IT skills in a short term. Select the appropriateclasses for your needs and skill level. You can learn programing, system development, Information system, or study for the application qualification depending on your purpose.
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Through disassembly, inspection andadjustment of electrical equipment, students
deepen their knowledge of the automobile.
Students learn the theory in class and put it
thoroughly into practice, learning automotive
control technologies they can apply as a readyskill in the automotive industry. IT passports andother IT qualifications can also be aimed for.

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Three-year Applied Information Program,
Diploma offered at Kyoto Ekimae Campus

International Business IT Course

Two-year Information Processing Program,
Diploma offered at Kyoto Ekimae Campus

Proficiency in both business and IT is a must-have skill in today’s
global society. With new digital technologies emerging one after theother, including AI, IoT, cloud computing, VR/AR, drones and 5G, thepace at which existing business models are being overturned is accelerating. In this course, we teach IT and business to cultivate the global
DX personnel of the future, people who can put new technologies towork to create fresh business models and revolutionize existing
business models. Graduates of the course are awarded the title of“specialist,”enabling them to pursue professional careers in their homecountries or Japan.

1st year

Offered mostly for the benefit of students from non-Chinese-character
cultures, this course teaches specialized knowledge and strengthens
proficiency in Japanese necessary for business, while providing a foundationin IT and business. In addition to computer basics, Microsoft Office andpresentation skills, classes are offered in engineering Japanese and otherJapanese-language subjects, honing students’ skills in document preparationand communication.

2nd year

From a wide range of subjects related to business and IT, students select their
desired courses, further enhancing their skills and knowledge. In addition
to SAP Introduction and Logistics, a system for general administration ofenterprise management, courses are prepared on programming,management and so on, ingraining the ability to respond to DX needs in a wide
variety of industrial fields.

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Find great careersin Japan or in yourhome country!

Leading to a Master's program at KCGI! Enrollment possible
International Information Course

Three-year Computer Engineering Program,
Diploma offered at Rakuhoku Campus

Today advanced technologies such as AI and cyber-physicalsystems are being applied in a wide variety of social scenes,
while DX is progressing fast. Meanwhile the implementationof 5G continues and the metaverse is spreading on a global
scale. In this course, students fortify the skills in Japanese
they will need to pursue specialized studies and acquire athorough grounding in the computer and information
technology that forms the basis for advancing DX. Students
also select subjects that appeal to them from a wide range ofelectives, gaining a sophisticated level of IT skills. Numerous
topics vital in the IT business field are covered, including
databases, programming and network technology, as well asTechnical Japanese and other subjects on the Japanese
language. Through these subjects, the Program cultivates
personnel who are proficient in computer technology and theJapanese-language ability they need for business. Graduatesof the course are awarded the title of “specialist,” enablingthem to enroll in KCG’s Group school KCGI and pursue amaster’s degree.

Specialist Subjects
Basic Practice on Presentations
Basic Practice on VBA
General Practice on Document
Preparation
Basic Practice on Preparing for
Qualification Examinations
Overview of Enterprise Systems
Overview of Management
Information Systems
Introduction to Network Management
Introduction to Graphic Tools
Introduction to Python
Basics of Computing Systems
Introduction to System Development

Introduction to PHP
Database Design
Project Based Learning
Practice in Career Formation
Basic Practice in Statistics
Technical Japanese
SPI Practice
Basics of Web Content
Production
Introduction to Algorithms
Basic Spreadsheet Practice
Basic Practice on Access

Note: Selection and study of subjects in other departments is also possible.

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International Art & Design Course

Leading to a Master's
program at KCGI!

Three-year Computer Engineering Program,
Diploma offered at Rakuhoku Campus

In this course, after students have acquired the basic
computer skills and knowledge society demands, they
accumulate the basics in art and concept-making and learn
practical production skills, becoming proficient in the use ofindustry-standard software. The course cultivates creative
people and designers imbued with the latest IT skills as wellas creativity and the ability to develop and present proposals. Graduates of the course are awarded the title of “specialist,” enabling them to enroll in KCG’s Group school KCGIand pursue a master’s degree.

Specialist Subjects
Introduction to Graphic Tools
Design Practice
Basics of 3D Animation
Practice in Preparing for
Qualification Examinations
CAD Practice
Basics of Web Content Production
General Practice on Document
Preparation
Overview of Architecture
Basics of Web Animation

Basics of UI/UX Design
Basics of Painting
Project Based Learning
Practice in Career Formation
Introduction to Manga
Introduction to Anime
Character Production
Practice in Character Illustration
Video Production
Basic Practice on Presentations
Technical Japanese etc.

Note: Selection and study of subjects in other departments is also possible.

International Tourism Information Course
This course makes full use of KCG’s location in Kyoto, one ofJapan’s most iconic sightseeing areas. It provides a full
curriculum studying new tourism services and businessmodels applying IT. Students strive to solve a wide range ofissues that sightseeing areas confront, such as provision of
tourist information, conversion of tourist activity records into
usable data, analysis and forecasting. The course develops
personnel who can contribute to the achievement of a resilientand sustainable tourism industry. Graduates of the course areawarded the title of “specialist,” enabling them to enroll in
KCG’s Group school KCGI and pursue a master’s degree.
Ava i l a b l e

Leading to a Master's
program at KCGI!

Specialist Subjects
Overview of Tourism Studies
Photography Practice
Overview of Tourism Attraction
Management
Tourism Transportation Business
Tourism Communication

Practice in Preparation for
Qualification Examinations A/B
New Tourism Businesses
Kyoto Cultural Field Practice
Practice in Dynamic Statistics in
Tourism
Inbound Tourism

Note: Selection and study of subjects in other departments is also possible.

Q u a l i f i c a t i o n sItinerary Control Manager

Certified Travel Supervisor

Inbound Business Director Certification Examination

Qualification as an Itinerary
Control Manager is mandatory forsenior tour conductors who
accompany tours and group trips
planned by travel agencies.

“Certified Travel Supervisor” is a national qualification
stipulated under the Travel Agency Act. It is required to selldomestic or overseas travel on behalf of a travel agency. The
Travel Agency Act mandates that every sales office of a
travel agency must be staffed by at least one Certified Travel
Supervisor.

The Inbound Business Director Certification Examination is a proficiency test
that certifies that the holder has the necessary knowledge to develop inboundtourism business targeting foreign visitors to Japan. Passing this test requires
knowledge of current conditions and trends in inbound tourism, ability to plan
inbound business projects that can attract customers, understanding of andability to respond to foreign visitors to Japan and knowledge of “the new
tourism” and the formation of sightseeing areas.

50th anniversary commercial for the KCG Group (URL: kcg.ac.jp/gainax)

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Three-year Computer Engineering Program,
Diploma offered at Rakuhoku Campus

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Flexible Online Course

Curriculum

International Applied Informatics Program
As the advanced IT society beckons, the whole world is crying out for the lack of IT personnel.
Facing this predicament, KCG wants capable people to study IT and lead the global IT industry.
With that goal in mind, KCG established the Flexible Online Courses.

Advantages of the Flexible Online Courses
Study at your own pace,
wherever you like!

Convert any course toa full-time course!

KING-LMS, KCG’s state-of-the-art learning management
system, provides access to study resources 24 hours aday. With KING-LMS, you can attend classes on yourown schedule, using pre-supplied lecture videos andclass materials.
You can watch and listen to lectures as many times as
you wish, advancing your studies at your own pace.

Flexible
OnlineCourses●

Art & Design●

Business & Management●

Computer Science●

Digital Game & Amusement●

Engineering for Embedded
Systems

Obtain an Advanced Diploma
upon Graduation!

Intensive Study through Schooling:
Increase Your Effectiveness!

The Advanced Diploma is a qualification that can beobtained by satisfying certain conditions and completinga four-year program of specialist training at an advanced
vocational school. MEXT recognizes the Advanced
Diploma as equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree conferred
by a university.
The Advanced Diploma is awarded to people whohave amassed not only knowledge but also skills in a
specialized field. As such, the Advanced Diploma isincreasingly regarded as equivalent or even superior to a
Bachelor’s degree. Advanced Diploma holders who havestudied IT are expected to be more vitally needed thanever in the coming era.

In International Applied Informatics, we offer an intensive
study program called “Schooling.” In Schooling, students
engage in intensive, in-person study under the direct
guidance of an instructor.
Schooling is offered for a two-week period, twice ayear: In the summer, from August to September, and in
the spring, from February to March. The classrooms for
Schooling are at KCG’s Kyoto Ekimae Campus, aseven-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Transportation
connections are excellent, making commuting easy.

In-person classes

Basic Courses

Production of original works and implementation ofchallenging projects

Obtaining a broad base of knowledge in a variety of fields

Applied Courses

Career Response Courses

Obtaining a broad base of knowledge in a variety of fields

Supporting your job search

Main Basic Courses■ Basics of Computing Systems A, B
■ Basic Practice on Presentations■ Basic Practice on Business Documents■ Introduction to Use of Information 1, 2

■ Basic Spreadsheet Practice■ Special Lectures 1, 2

Main Applied Courses■ Basic Practice on Access■ Basic Practice on VBA A, B
（ExcelVBA）■ Basics of Web Content Production 1, 2
■ Basics of Web Animation■ Introduction to PHP■ Basic Practice in Statistics■ Introduction to CAD■ Introduction to Python■ Overview of Enterprise Systems■ Introduction to Algorithms■ Introduction to Graphic Tools■ Introduction to Network Management■ Introduction to System Development■ Overview of Management Information Systems

Main Career Response Courses■ Practice in Career Formation■ SPI Practice■ Basic Practice on Preparing for Qualification Examinations

Note: An international study visa is not available through this course, as it is a correspondence course.

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KCG International Students Have Their Say

Thousands of international students have come to KCG to study and launch exciting careers.
The KCG Award for Excellence gave me
confidence.

Warm support and an excellent general
education for international students.

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Studying manga in Japan using the latest
equipment.

Feeling the results of a KCG education.

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Information Processing Program
Information Processing Course

Digital Game Development Basics
Program

Art and Design Program
Manga and Anime Course

Information Processing Program
Information Processing Course

Socialist Republic of Vietnam

People's Republic of China

Republic of Guatemala

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

I’ve always loved Japanese games, manga and anime. When somebody
suggested that I study abroad, I decided that I wanted to prepare for myfuture in a completely new environment. After attending Japanese language
school, I wanted to study IT because I realized that it had the power tocreate the society of the future. So I enrolled at KCG. KCG offers many kind
support programs for international students and provides plenty of opportunities to pursue a general education outside of IT. I studied diligently andwas able to join an IT company in Japan. Shortly after I joined, I passed thebasic IT engineer’s exam.

After graduating from university in China, I worked as a network engineer,but increasingly I found myself wanting to do creative work. After studying at
Kyoto Japanese Language Training Center, I began studying about games at
KCG. After I joined KCG, my professors really hammered engineering knowledge into me. Thanks to them, a Japanese friend and I won the KCG Award
for Excellence for a game we created together. I was able to land a job at thegame company I was most interested in. I’m continuing to hone my skills witha view to becoming team leader.

I’d always wanted to go to Japan and become a manga artist because I was
attracted to the depth and subtlety of Japanese manga. So after attending
Japanese school I enrolled in KCG. At KCG they have all the latest equipment for studying manga. The professors at KCG explain everything patiently and create an environment where it’s easy to ask questions. My student
life is well-rounded and I’m enjoying it to the fullest. After I graduate, I hopeto go to work for a Japanese publisher. It would be great to have my own
manga series.

Technology makes people’s lives more fulfilling. I joined KCG because I wasdetermined to study IT and play a valuable role in society. As Japan’s firsteducational institution focused on computers, it has a history and track recordin IT education. I feel that I’ve enrolled in a really good school. I felt uncertain
because I’d never studied computers before. Fortunately, my professors at KCG
explain everything to me patiently in terms that are easy to understand. Before I
knew it I realized that I enjoyed programming. In the future I want to find work at
an IT-related company in Japan and continue programming, doing work thatmakes life more convenient for people all over the world.

I'd like to work in international marketing
one day.

It's my dream to establish a game company
in my home country.

The unit system lets me assemble my own
career.

I want to learn the Japanese language andvideo technology.

Sukandar Ipung
IsmayaGil Giron A ndres
FranciscoFrancis Daniel Cader
Olivares

Ralambozatovo
Narianja Vololoniaina

Business IT Program

Digital Game Development Basics
ProgramInformation Processing Program
Information Processing Course

Art and Design Program
Art and Design Course

Republic of Indonesia

Republic of Guatemala

Republic of El Salvador

Republic of Madagascar

I wanted to study in Japan, a country I’d always been interested in. In Japan
I wanted to study IT because it will be indispensable in the future, and I
wanted to study business as well. So I enrolled in KCG. I basically had no
training in computers, so my professors patiently taught me everything.
Gradually I acquired knowledge and skills and I could feel the progress I was
making. One day I’d like to get a job specializing in overseas marketing. I
want to spread Japanese products and technology to my motherland, Indonesia, and to the world.

In my country my options for pursuing a career in IT were limited, as we don’t
have many universities, so I decided to come to Japan. everyone at KCG wasfriendly and I can really focus on learning about games here. I get a lot ofpractice and it’s fun. Japan is safe and the natural environment is wonderful.
Here in Kyoto I’m enchanted by the beauty of the fall colors on Mt. Arashi andthings like that. After I graduate, I’d like to work at a Japanese company, gaining experience, then one day return to Guatemala and launch a gamesoftware development company.

Japan has lots of companies that boast superb technology in games, like
Nintendo, Sega and Capcom, and they’re establishing a presence in Latin
America. I wanted to visit those companies and study them, so I enrolled in
KCG. One thing about KCG that’s absolutely great for me is the unit system.
I can assemble my own career, taking classes in things I’m interested in,such as CPUs and Web programming. Once I get a thorough grounding inlanguages, I’d like to get a job making multilingual websites related to tourism.

I was interested in Japan because it has a culture completely different frommy home country. I wanted to study more deeply about the things I’d seenvideo and photos of at university in Madagascar, so I enrolled at KCG, basedon a recommendation from MEXT. I’m really glad I came to study at KCG. In
my classes, my professors provide a thorough education, beginning with thebasics. The instructors and my fellow students are all very kind. We gettogether in our free time. My dream is to convey Japanese culture to Madagascar and the rest of the world through video.

I want to study the world's greatest technology.

I want to contribute to the development of
IT in my homeland.

I'd like to get involved in the global content
business.

In-depth study of game programming.

Natasha Maria Devina

Shak hzodshok hi
Shamsiddin

Naranjo Bejarano
CarlosK im Hae Rang

Business IT Program

Information Processing Program
Information Processing Course

Digital Game Development Basics
ProgramInformation Processing Program
Information Processing Course

Republic of Indonesia

Republic of Tajikistan

Kingdom of Spain

Republic of Korea

I wanted to study in Japan, a leading country in technology. If possible, I
wanted to become like my mother, who worked in accounting. So I enrolled
at KCG, to gain knowledge and skills in IT and business. I had been teaching
myself about computers. Now I’m learning from my professors at KCG, whoteach me kindly and patiently, so I’m having fun as I attend business-relatedclasses and so on. In the future I want to work in online business programming.

One of my seniors went to study in Japan, so I thought, “that’s for me, too!”
So I enrolled in KCG. It was the first time for me to study IT seriously and it
was really hard. But my instructors guided me very kindly, and the computerequipment was the latest stuff. It was lots of fun and I enjoyed my life as a
student. After I graduate, I want to join an IT company in Japan, apprentice
there and save my money, then return to Tajikistan to set up a software
application development company. I hope to contribute to the development of
IT in my homeland.

I always admired Japan’s leading-edge technology. Games like Pokémon are
fun and the technology is without equal anywhere in the world. Nothing
could make me happier than to study games in Japan. KCG offers an amazing study environment, with the latest computer hardware and software. My
aim is to join a major content company in Japan. I can speak Japanese andSpanish, so acquiring IT knowledge will enable me to take part in global
business.

The girls’ high school I attended has a partnership with KCG, and one of myseniors went to study there, so KCG felt familiar to me. I knew that the school
was fully kitted out with computers and other equipment and that I could get a
specialized education. I wanted to learn game programming because I love thestory-type games they make in Japan, so I enrolled in KCG. My dream is towork as a programmer at a Japanese game company one day. If I can create agame from my own imagination and have people all over the world enjoy it, I will
be really happy.

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Four Seasons▪ Briefing for 1st year students▪ Entrance Ceremony▪ Health checkups▪ Start of spring term
▪ Welcome party for freshman classand introduction to clubs▪ National Exam in Spring▪ Freshman day camp
▪ Hiking Day▪ Company Information
Session in the Campus
Main Events in Kyoto
During the Year

Toyotomi Hideyoshi Cherry Blossom
Viewing Parade (Daigoji Temple)

KCG conducts various events for students through a year.

▪ Anniversary of the establishment(First of May)
▪ Sports Tournaments▪ Company Information Session in
the Campus

Aoi Festival(Shimogamo and Kamigamo Shrines)

30▪ Music Concert▪ Company Information Session in
the Campus

Kyoto Takigi Noh(Heian-jingu Shrine)▪ Cultural Lecture▪ CG-Arts Certification Tests▪ Career Guidance▪ Company Information Session in
the Campus▪ Summer Festa▪ End of spring term
▪ Spring term examinations▪ RIT Summer Workshop▪ Summer Holiday▪ Seminar for the National Exam in
Summer▪ Summer Short Courses▪ Business internship▪ Career consultation
meetings▪ Career Guidance▪ J ken (Joho kentei), Information
Technology Certification Series▪ Athletic meet of Vocational Collegesin Kyoto▪ Company Information Session in
the Campus▪ Fall term guidance▪ Music Concert▪ Health checkups

Gion Festival

Gozan Ceremonial Bonfire

Moon viewing evening(Yasaka Shrine and elsewhere in Kyoto)(Daimonjiyama, etc.)

31(Daikakuji Temple)

Four Seasons▪ Start of fall term
▪ National Exam in autumn▪ Hiking Day▪ Career Guidance

Main Events in Kyoto
During the Year

Festival of the Ages

(Heian-jingu Shrine)▪ Cultural Festival▪ Career Guidance▪ Academic lectures▪ Art Appreciation▪ CG-Arts Certification Tests▪ Consultation for parents

Arashiyama Maple Festival(Arashiyama)

32▪ Cultural Lecture▪ Career Guidance▪ Winter Holiday

Okera Festival(Yasaka Shrine)▪ Resumption of lectures▪ Music Concert▪ Career GuidanceLong-range archery(Sanjusangendo Temple)▪ End of fall term
▪ KCG AWARDS▪ Fall term examinations▪ J ken (Joho kentei), Information
Technology Certification Series▪ Spring Holiday▪ Career Guidance▪ Company Information
Session in the Campus▪ Start of winter courses▪ Spring Short Courses▪ Graduation Ceremony▪ Farewell Party▪ Company Information Session in
the Campus▪ Seminar for the National Exams in
SpringPlum Blossom Festival

Torchlight Festival(Kitano-tenmangu Shrine)

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KJLTC

Kyoto Japanese Language Training Center (KJLTC)
One-Year Preparatory Program (starts in April)

One-and-a-Half-Year Preparatory Program (starts in October)＊Targets of the training : Those who have JLPT(Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N3~N5 level

・At KJLTC: Kyoto Japanese Language Training Center, foreign students’ special course of KCG, Japanese language education is performed for students to go
to Japanese institution of higher education. KJLTC is notified by the Minister of Justice.
・This course is a propaedeutic course designated by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology designation. Even if the period of educationin their own country is less than 12 years, by completing this course, students can get the qualification to enter Japanese higher education institution including
KCG core course.
・As the preparation for entering KCG regular course, Application software operation training (basic IT) is a required subject. The obtained credit is admitted as
the credit of KCG regular course.
・Students who have sufficient proficiency can attend the computer professional class of KCG regular course.
・Students who enter KCG regular course after finishing this course become a target of reduction or exemption of the entrance fee and the school expenses.
Classes of the subjects related Japanese language are divided by the levels considering the entrance exam and the results of the end of each term.
We recommend to take JLPT N2 or N1 exam held in July and December. Also we support students to take Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).

◆ Course Introduction

Propaedeuticcourse"Propaedeutic course" of Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
The KJLTC’s programs are authorized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Even if the students do not meet therequirement of 12-year term of their studies in primary and secondary education system in their home countries, they will become eligible to apply
for higher education institutions in Japan after completing our programs.

Curriculum

Subjects related Japanese language
・The training of Japanese language proficiency which is necessary in Japanese higher education and preparation for JLPT N1 and N2.
・Classes are devided by the levels of students’ Japanese.
・Japanese classes are held more than 20 hours a week.(20 weeks for 1 semester, 40weeks for a year)

Subject

Content

Japanese 1(grammar, vocabulary)Grammar and vocabulary for general and academic use

Japanese 2 (listening, conversation)

Listening and conversation for general and academic use

Japanese 3 (reading)Reading of general and academic writing, newspaper, magazines, and literary works

Japanese 4 (composition)

Writing of report, Email, Power Point, and business documents

About Japan

Learn Japanese culture, society, and Japanese sense of values◆ Programs offered (Content and Capacities)
Semesterstart

Course Programs

April

Preparatory Program (1year)

October

Preparatory Program (1.5 years)

Number of people
to be admitted

Content
Propaedeutic course to learn Japanese, English, mathematics for people entering
the Japanese higher education institution (university, special vocational school)

60students
60students◆ Qualifications for Application

Subjects for Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)

Applicants must satisfy all of the following conditions.

The Classes are divided by the levels of students’ Japanese.

① The applicant must be a high school graduate, a holder of diploma equivalent to high school graduate or other similar qualifications certifying successful completion oftests and requirements of general education (high school level).

Subject

Content

General JapanesePreparing for taking Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and Examination for Japanese University Admission forInternational Students (EJU) by exercising the past exams or other materials.

Basic subject② The applicant must have abilities equivalent to Level N5 (former Level 4) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (or the equivalent to 150 hours of Japanese
language study) or more than the level.
③ The applicant must have basic academic ability necessary in Japanese higher educational institutions (universities or special vocational colleges).
④ The applicant must be either 1) under 23 years of age (for high-school graduates), 2) under 25 years of age (for college graduates), or 3) under 27 years of age (foruniversity graduates).
⑤ The applicant must be able to finance tuition, other school fees and living expenses as a student in Japan.
⑥ The applicant must be physically and mentally healthy to perform the duties of a student and follow the rules of the school. The applicant must exhibit behavior andengage in activities that do not break Japanese laws and regulations at all times.

Improve ability other than Japanese language, and acquire the knowledge for studying in higher education institution.
Subject

Content

Basic subject

English, Math, Science(Physics, Chemistry, Biology), general subject(history, geography, civics), IT Basics(Computer)※ 6~8 hours in a week.

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KCGI

Enter The Kyoto College of Graduate
Studies for Informatics (KCGI) to aim
at the highest study of IT area Master's Program
After graduation from KCG, one career path available to you,apart from seeking immediate employment, is to advance to
our Group educational institution, KCGI. KCGI is Japan's
first graduate school specializing in IT. Students whocomplete a program at KCGI are awarded a Master of Sciencein Information Technology (Professional Degree). Thisdegree is the pinnacle of the field of applied IT in Japan.
In principle, eligibility for enrollment in KCGI requires
graduation from a four-year university or an Advanced
Diploma following completion of a four-year course at avocational school. However, graduates of KCG are considered eligible for enrollment under the following special◆

conditions (see Application Guidelines).
“Applicants who have graduated from a three-year programat KCG, will be 22 years of age or older as of April 1 in theyear that they enter KCGI and are judged to be qualified forenrollment based on evaluation of their academic results
and therefore are recognized to have academic ability equal
to or greater than that of a university graduate.”
Enrolling in KCGI upon graduation from KCG in thisway is thus the fastest route to the pinnacle of the applied IT
field. We heartily recommend that you obtain an Advanced
Technical Diploma at KCG, then proceed to obtain a
Master’s degree at KCGI.

◆

Course Composition

Enrollment

Mandatory● Professional Communications in the ICT Industry

Unique Characteristics of KCGI● Artificial Intelligence (AI)● Global Entrepreneurship● Web Systems Development● IT Manga & Anime● Network Administration

A full range of classes in "English mode" so students can complete their studies in English only

Bespoke Curriculum● IT Tourismor● Finance● Agriculture

Switching careers to work in the IT field

Curriculum design tailored to the needs of industry and theadvancement of IT■ Curricula that thoroughly incorporate on-site, practicallearning opportunities■ An effective educational approach that combines e-learningwith in-person lessons● ERP

Select one of the above Fields of Concentration

KCGI offers numerous courses exclusively in English ("English mode"), so students can complete their programs and receive Master's
degrees studying in English only. Many of these courses are taught by top-level instructors from overseas. Currently foreign students
from 17 overseas countries and regions are on campus at KCGI (including March 2022 graduates). Many of these students choose toattend classes in English.

Industry Courses● Marine● Health & Medical● Content Marketing

Build your own curriculum,
selecting from
non-mandatory courses
suited to your individual
educational goals.

● Education

Supporting Electives

Entrants are accepted from a wide range of fields, in bothsciences and humanities.
■ Students can begin studies based on their level of knowledge
when they enroll.

■● Project Foundations

Concentration Courses● Data Science

A thorough grounding in practical skills to benefit society● Leadership Theory■

Master project
Master of Science in Information Technology (Professional Degree)

Aiming to play a part on the global stage

Studying a judicious balance of IT (ICT) and management

Classes by top leaders in the IT field in countries worldwide◆

Using what you've studied to play a vital role in society

KCGI offers curricula that develop the advanced IT professionals industry needs. Graduates of KCGI
can expect to work in IT-related fields such as those listed below.

■

Development of professionals in numerous specialized fieldsof IT, management, etc.
■ Numerous instructors with professional experienceestablishing IT strategy in the private sector■

Finding your ideal career thanks to attentive individual
guidance■ Networking with fellow graduates■

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Fields of Activity

CIO

Project Manager

AI Architect

System Integration
Consultant

Entrepreneur

IT Architect

Information Security
Consultant

Content Production
Manager

Data Scientist(Chief Information Officer)

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Kyoto, the city for students

上賀茂神社
Kamigamo Shrine

北区

Kyoto has history more than 1200 years. It was once the capital city ofJapan and is still the cultural heartland of Japan.
It is also an international city and many young students live in the city.
KCG campuses are located in the convenient areas and you canaccess them from every area of Kyoto city.
In addition, they are easy to reach from other placesin the Kansai region such as Osaka, Nara, Kobe, and Otsu.

北山通
Kitayama Street

KCG 洛北校

KCG Rakuhoku Campus

It is convenient to go to Rakuhoku area, from the centerof Kyoto and Kyoto Station by the subway and the city bus
from the Kitaoji subway station and bus terminal near
Rakuhoku Campus. Kamigamo Shrine is near, Kitayama
Street lined with modern buildings, and we can enjoy
nature at the botanical garden, Midoroga-ike Pond, andKamo River.

Spot
Kamigamo Shrine
Midoroga-ike Pond
(also called Mizoroga-ike Pond)

KCGI 百万遍キャンパス 京都本校 新校舎

Hyakumanben Campus, Kyoto Main School, New Building

出町柳駅
Demachiyanagi
Station

今出川通
Imadegawa-dori Street

Kyoto Botanical Garden
Kitayama Street

京都御苑
Kyoto Gyoen
National Garden

上京区

四条通
Shijo-dori Street

下京区
五条通
Gojo-dori Street
西本願寺
Nishi
Hongwanji
Temple平安神宮
Heian-jingu Shrine

京都市京セラ美術館
Kyoto City KYOCERA
Museum of Art

東寺
Toji Temple

九条通Kujo- dori Street

五条
G ojo O 大橋
h a s hi B

東本願寺
Higashi Honganji
Temple清水寺
Kiyomizudera
Temple

ridge

三十三間堂
Sanjusangendo Temple
京都駅
Kyoto Station

山科区

KCG Kyoto Ekimae Campus
東福寺
Tofukuji Temple

南区

伏見区

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南禅寺
Nanzenji Temple

東山区

KCGI京都駅前サテライト KCG京都駅前校

KCGI Kyoto Ekimae Satellite Campus

銀閣寺
Ginkakuji

八坂神社
Yasaka-jinja Shrine

七条通Shichijo-dori Street

京都水族館
Kyoto Aquarium

知恩寺
Chionji Temple

KCG Kamogawa Campus

Higashi Oji-dori Street

Spot
Tadasu no Mori(shrine forest)
Shimogamo Shrine
Imperial Palace in Kyoto
Kyoto City Historical Museum

Kyoto City Zoo
Heian Jingu Shrine
Eikando Zenrin-ji
Chionji Temple
National Museum of Modern Arts

KCG 鴨川校

東大路通

Spot
Ginkakuji
Tetsugaku-no-michi(Philosopher's Walk)
Nanzenji Temple
Kyoto City KYOCERA
Museum of Art

中京区

Kawaramachi-dori Street

Shimogamo Shrine, related with Aoi Matsuri, which is oneof the three biggest festivals in Kyoto, and the Imperial
Palace in Kyoto are near the campus. This is an area richin nature.

御池通
Oike-dori Street

Karasuma-dori Street

Surrounding Area of KCG
Kamogawa Campus

京都国際マンガミュージアム
Kyoto International
Manga Museum

烏丸通

There are many spots such as Ginkaku-ji Temple, which isa representative temple of the Muromachi culture, Heian
Jingu Shrine, which is connected with Jidai Matsuri (oneof the three biggest festivals in Kyoto), Tetsugaku-no-michi,
known for its cherry blossom trees, Kyoto City Zoo, thesecond oldest zoo in Japan, and Kyoto City KYOCERA
Museum of Art are in this area (among many other spots).
It is easy to come in touch with Japanese culture and history
in this location!

二条城
Nijo-jo castle

Hyakumanben Campus, Kyoto Main School

河原町通

丸太町通
Marutamachi-dori Street

Surrounding Area of KCGI Hyakumanben Campus, Kyoto Main SchoolKCGI 百万遍キャンパス 京都本校

Kamo River

Sanjusangendo
Kyoto National Museum
Kyoto Station Building
Kyoto Aquarium

左京区

糺の森
Tadasu no Mori

鴨川

Kyoto Station, where the JR, Kintetsu, and city subway lines
run, is a doorway to Kyoto that a lot of people visit fromthe all over Japan. Both modern buildings and historicalbuildings coexist in this area, and we can feel a contrastive
atmosphere.

下鴨神社
Shimogamo Shrine

Horikawa-dori Street

Surrounding Area of KCG
Rakuhoku Campus

金閣寺
Kinkakuji

堀川通Surrounding Area of KCG Kyoto
Ekimae Campus (KCGI Kyoto Ekimae Satellite)

Spot
Toji
Nishi Hongwanji Temple
Higashi Honganji Temple
Tofukuji Temple
Kyoto Tower

深泥池
Midoroga-ike Pond

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Education Network

Campuses

KCG aims to realize world-class, high level IT education
as a global education institution and as a leader in IT education
while creating a close network with other KCG Group education institutions
and collaborating with governments and universities overseas.

Opened its courses in 2004, KCGI is Japan's
first dedicated IT professional graduate
school (offering Master's degrees). Students
at KCGI acquire advanced knowledge andskills including IT, management and appliedfields, aiming to play leading roles in society
and on the world stage. Upon completion of
their studies at KCGI, students obtain
Japan's highest academic degree in IT
applied fields: Master of Science inInformation Technology (Professional
Degree).

Kyoto Ekimae Campus is ideally situated for student life. The location is incredibly convenient for commuting, just sevenminutes’ walk west of Kyoto Station. Clustered nearby are numerous retail conveniences, including restaurants, major
shopping centers and department stores.

Kyoto Ekimae Campus

The Rochester Institute of Technology is anengineering university founded in 1829 which isfamous as one of the first universities in theentire United States to establish IT courses(1991). The university boasts the top results in
the United States in the fields of computer
graphics, games and IT. RIT has a sister school
agreement with the Kyoto Computer Gakuin in
1996.

KCGI

Main Building

Annex

This imposing, white-wallededifice stands to the west of
Kyoto Station. It is the moststately building on campus.

Recognizable by its sunlit, open exterior, theAnnex is equipped with an e-learning studio as
well as space for automobile and motorcycle
control practice used in the Automobile Control
Course. Together the Main Building and Annex of
Kyoto Ekimae Campus are the largest hub forleading-edge IT education in central Kyoto.

Technical College

Rakuhoku Campus

Enfolded by generous sunlight andgentle breezes on the banks of the
Kamogawa River, Kamogawa Campus
is a free-spirited digital-arts school that
attracts aspiring young designers andother creative people. The Kamogawa
River flowing nearby and its verdantbanks offer students a relaxing milieu
that inspires the imagination.

As the KCGI campus with the longest
tradition, Rakuhoku Campus has sent
many graduates into the working world.
Located amid the quiet ambience of the
Shimogamo district, Rakuhoku Campus
offers an ideal environment for those
who aspire to academic pursuits.

Rochester Institute ofTechnology

KCGM

All campus buildings are linked by shuttle bus.

All campus buildings are linked by a free, dedicated shuttle-bus service.
By transiting on the shuttle bus, students can attend classes in other buildings.

KCG

Chuo exit

Kyoto
StationSupermarket

Hachijo-dori
WacoalAeon Mall
Kyoto

Cake
shop

Miyako Hotel
Kyoto Hachijo

Yoshinoya

Bookstore

Kitaoji-dori
Kyoto Bank

Imadegawa-doriKawabata-dori

To Kitaoji Station

an

Lin

e

KCGI

Demachiyanagi
StationRakuhoku Campus

Kamo River

HachijoWest Side exit

Miyakomichi

Aburanokoji-dori

KCGMTokaido Shinkansen

Technical College

Kawaramachi-dori

Kyoto EkimaeCampusih
Ke

Higashioji-dori

Shiokoji-dori

JR Kyoto Line

Shimogamo Shrine

Rakuhoku
High School

Kyoto Tower
Shimogamo Hon-dori

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto

Kintetsu
Kyoto LineKJLTC

The Kyoto Japanese Language Training Center,a Japanese language education facility, isaccredited by the Minister of Justice and hasreceived designation as a Japanese language
institute for students without 12 years ofeducation in their countries from the Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology.

Horikawa-dori

The Kyoto Computer Gakuin Automobile
School fosters automotive mechanics withadvanced techniques and knowledge in IT
and networking applicable to next-generation
automotive technologies.

Design College

Kamogawa Campus

FamilyMart

Design College

Kamogawa Campus

KJLTC

Certified by Kyoto Prefecture Vocational school (technical program)K y o t o C o m p u t e r G a k u i n - U. S. A.

Kyoto Computer Gakuin - China

New York Office

Beijing Office
Dalian Office
Shanghai Office

Kyoto Computer Gakuin
Technical College Rakuhoku Campus

17 Shimogamo-honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-0862

The New York Office was established in2000 in the New York World Trade Centeras a base for the KCG Group's overseas
operations. Although affected by thesimultaneous terrorist attacks on the
United States on September 11, the New
York Office is now located in Rockefeller
Center and has resumed its activities.

The KCG Beijing Office was establishedin 2002 within the National Library of
China in Beijing as a base for exchangewith China’s universities, with which KCG
is strengthening its relationships. KCG
opened the KCG Dalian Office in 2008
and the KCG Shanghai Office in 2018,
through which it provides IT educational
support to Chinese universities, among
other activities.

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Design College Kamogawa Campus

11 Tanakashimoyanagi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8204

Kyoto Ekimae Campus

10-5 Nishikujo,teranomae-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
601-8407■Business and Management Informatics Program (4years)■Computer Science Program (4years)■Advanced Digital Game and Amusement Program (4years)■Manga and Anime Program (3years)■Applied Informatics Program (3years)■Embedded Systems Program (4years)■Computer Engineering Program (3years)■Computer Engineering Basics Program (2years)

Kyoto Computer Gakuin
Automobile School■Art and Design Informatics Program (4years)■Advanced Art and Design Program (3years)■Art and Design Program (2years)■Automobile Maintenance Engineering Program■Multimedia Computing Program (3years)■Computer Networking Program (3years)■Digital Game Development Program (3years)■Business IT Program (2years)■Medical Office Administration Program (2years)■Information Processing Program (2years)■Digital Game Development Basics Program (2years)■Information & Communication Course (1year / 2years night course)■International Applied Informatics Program (4years Online Course)

73 Tojihigashi-monzencho, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
601-8428

Kyoto Japanese Language
Training Center

11 Tanakashimoyanagi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8204

The Kyoto College ofGraduate Studies for Informatics

Graduate School of Applied Informatics Technology
Specialization in Web Business Technology

7 Tanakamonzen-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8225