A General Guide
forInternational
Students
CAMPUS GUIDE

Kinjo University &Kinjo College

Kinjo University & Kinjo College
We provide comprehensive support for international students to make their life in Japan comfortable, including scholarships andsupport for studying and issues related to everyday life. We are looking forward to having you at our university/college!

Fulfilling Study Abroad Experience
We provide many fun opportunities for international students to experience Japanese culture.
We also hold a variety of events throughout the year for international and Japanese students to have a good time together and deepen
their mutual understanding.

Annual Events
April

May

June

– Entrance Ceremony– New Student
Orientation– International Students
Meeting

Oct.
– Kinjo Festival

Nov.

Dec.
– Christmas Party– Winter Vacation(until early Jan.)

July

Aug.

Sep.

– International
Students Meeting– Summer Vacation(until mid-Sep.)– Second Semester
Orientation– Field Trip
– International
Students Meeting

Jan.

Feb.

March

– International
Students Meeting– Graduation
Ceremony– Spring VacationKINJO UNIVERSITY / KINJO COLLEGE 01

Future Options
After graduating our university/college, students have many options whether they choose to start working or continue studying inJapan.

Employment

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Further study

Employment
Employment
Transfer as a junior(2 more years)

Kinjo College(2 years)

Further study(2 more years)

Kinjo University(4 years)

Further study(4 more years)

Preparation Program for Foreign Students(1 year or 6 months)

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Organization
Kinjo University
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Economics

Department of Interdisciplinary Economics
Department of Social Work

Faculty of Human and Social Sciences

Social Work CourseLife Support Course

Department of Early Childhood Education and Care
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Nursing

Department of Physical Therapy
Department of Occupational Therapy
Department of Nursing

Kinjo University Advanced Course
Advanced Course of Public Health Nursing

Kinjo University Graduate School
Graduate School ofComprehensive Rehabilitation

Course of Comprehensive Rehabilitation

Kinjo College
Department of Early Childhood Education

Department of Art

Department of Business Administration

Oil Painting and Japanese-Style Painting Course
Cartooning and Character Design Course
Design and Business Course
Games and Video Course
Fashion Stylist Course
Dyeing and Pottery Course
Interior Coordinate Course
Digital Communication Course
Food Business Course
Comprehensive Business Course
Medical Administrative Assistant Course
Hotel and Tourism Course

Preparation Program for Foreign Students
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Overview & Features
Kinjo University

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Economics■Department of Interdisciplinary Economics

Nurtures competent individuals who will be active in a wide range of fields. Specifically,
students gain skills to solve local economic problems by utilizing data science, as well as
abilities to identify and solve issues independently.
Features★A comprehensive curriculum covering economics and business administration as
well as environmental studies, health sciences, and information literacy★Problem-Based Learning (PBL) training in collaboration with over 100 companies fordeveloping problem-solving skills at an actual worksite★Students build a network with companies during their 4 years and are provided
extensive career support.

Faculty of Human and Social Sciences■Department of Social Work

Students gain the skills to provide welfare services for people of all ages in the community.
Features★Covering a wide range of fields, students gain the spirit of welfare and knowledge on
government programs, social welfare assistance skills, psychology, as well as thebasics of medicine.
★Students develop advanced care giving skills to be provided based on the care receiver’s
physical and mental conditions. They will also become qualified for taking the national
examinations for becoming a Certified Care Giver and a Certified Social Worker.
★Students broaden their future career options by developing high-level communication skills and improving personal qualities needed for their future job.

■Department of Early Childhood Education and Care

* The international students special selection application is not accepted at the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Students gain knowledge on childcare to boost children’s development based on a social
welfare perspective.
Features★Nurtures childcare and early education providers who communicate with theparents, guardians, and community members from a social welfare perspective.
★Kinjo Gakuen has a long history as a training school of early childhood education and care providers.
★Future career options are broadened by becoming qualified to take the national
examinations for triple licenses (Daycare Worker Qualification, Kindergarten Teacher Type 1 License, and Certified Social Worker).
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Faculty of Health Sciences

https://www.kinjo.ac.jp/english/academics/department_u.html#a05■Department of Physical Therapy

Nurtures compassionate and flexible physical therapists with an extensive support structure.
Features★Learning in small groups led by instructors who provide extensive support, students
are able to thoroughly prepare for the national qualification examination.
★Community support projects for hands-on physical therapy training★Students can further deepen their expertise at our graduate school specializing in physical therapy.

■Department of Occupational Therapy

Nurtures occupational therapists with broad medical knowledge who help patientsachieve their recovery goals.
Features★Students are assessed by the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for
gaining on-site knowledge of physical therapy from actual cases.
★Over 100 partner training facilities / Practical training hours that exceed the international standard★With the goal of having all students pass the national qualification examination,
instructors provide comprehensive guidance.

Faculty of Nursing

https://www.kinjo.ac.jp/english/academics/department_u.html#a08■Department of Nursing* The international students special selection application is not accepted.

Nurtures highly competent nurses who are capable of assisting advanced medical practices.
Features★ Four years of specialized nursing education★Practical training using a simulator at clinical sites★Collaborative learning with faculties of the welfare and health fields / Students
develop the skills to provide multidisciplinary team-based care.

Advanced Course of Public Health Nursing,
Kinjo University

https://www.kinjo.ac.jp/english/academics/department_u.html#a09* The international students special selection application is not accepted.

Nurtures competent individuals who can identify and understand community healthissues, and appropriately solve those issues.
Features★A one-year program specializing in training students to become public health nurses★A one-year continuous practical training★Students can attend undergraduate classes

Kinjo University Graduate School
Graduate School of Comprehensive Rehabilitation
Course of Com prehensive Rehabilitation

https://www.kinjo.ac.jp/english/academics/graduate.html* The international students special selection application is not accepted.

Nurtures highly specialized experts of rehabilitation fields.
Features★An education system for enhancing practical skills to foster next-generation leaders★Day and night classes & an extended class scheduling system for working students★Comparatively low tuition and scholarship programs for reducing students’ financial burden

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Kinjo College

Department of Early Childhood Education

https://www.kinjo.ac.jp/english/academics/department_c.html#a01

Students refine their practical skills for early childhood education.
Features★Possible to obtain both the national Daycare Worker Qualification and Kindergarten
Teacher License.
★Meticulous guidance and extensive education through training / Practical training at thekids’ room, Oyako Hiroba★A special program, KINJO Tokka, for enhancing students’ expertise

Department of Art

https://www.kinjo.ac.jp/english/academics/department_c.html#a02

A fully established art department for deeply exploring art in two years.
Features★The only art department among those of the two-year colleges in the Hokuriku region
that produces artists and art experts★Students get to experience all of the department’s 7 courses in the first semester of
their first year.
★Students develop creativity as well as proposing, problem-solving, information communication, and presentation skills through open auditions.

Department of Business Administration

https://www.kinjo.ac.jp/english/academics/department_c.html#a03

Students develop a wide range of business skills.
Features★ Students can freely choose classes through the field unit system, Cafeteria Style Class
Registration System.
★ Possible to acquire many qualifications for broadening future career options.
★Four distinctive courses: Digital Communication, Medical Administrative Assistant,Hotel and Tourism, and Comprehensive Business.

Preparation Program for Foreign Students

https://www.kinjo.ac.jp/english/academics/department_c.html#a04

Students learn Japanese language comprehensively to prepare for entering our university or college. In addition to Japanese language skills, students learn everything about
Japan including its culture, manners, and customs.

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Tuition and Fees & Scholarships
Tuition and Fees
* Our tuition reduction scholarship has been applied to the tuition figures below.
Faculty and Department

University

Faculty ofInterdisciplinary
Economics

Faculty of Humanand Social Sciences

Faculty of
Health Sciences

Department ofInterdisciplinary
Economics

Department ofSocial Work

Department of
Physical Therapy
Department ofOccupational Therapy

College

Department of Business Administration

Department of Art

Department of Early Childhood Education

Preparation Program for Foreign Students

Enrollment fee(Unit: Yen)

Tuition

Educationenhancement fee Training fee

Total

1st year

200,000

340,000

320,000-

860,000

2nd year-

340,000

320,000-

660,000

3rd year-

340,000

320,000-

660,000

4th year-

340,000

320,000-

660,000

1st year

200,000

325,000

320,000-

845,000

2nd year-

325,000

320,000* Life Support Course

705,000

3rd year-

325,000

320,000

60,000705,000

4th year-

325,000

320,000-

645,000

1st year

200,000

480,000

320,000

200,000

1,200,000

2nd year-

480,000

320,000

250,000

1,050,000

3rd year-

480,000

320,000

250,000

1,050,000

4th year-

480,000

320,000

250,000

1,050,000

1st year

200,000

310,000

310,000-

820,000

2nd year-

310,000

310,000-

620,000

1st year

200,000

310,000

310,000-

820,000

2nd year-

310,000

310,000-

620,000

1st year

200,000

310,000

310,000

56,000876,000

2nd year-

310,000

310,000-

620,000

Entering in April

100,000

500,000--

600,000

Entering in Oct.

100,000

250,000--

350,000

60,000In addition to the above fees, you will be charged student activity support fees, Alumni Association perpetual membership fee, and other fees. You will also need to pay for textbooks and educational materials.
Please check our website for details.
https://www.kinjo.ac.jp/ku/admissions/pdf/gakuhi.pdf

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Scholarships for International Students
Our Tuition Reduction Scholarship
We have a tuition reduction scholarship program for physically and mentally healthy international students paying for their own
education who are eager to study hard. Apply for the scholarship during the enrolment period and you will be given a 50% discounton tuition annually. However, the scholarship will be cancelled if your academic performance is poor or your attitude is bad.

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Economics

Department of Art

Tuition(annual)Educationenhancement fee(annual)Total(annual)Tuition(annual)Educationenhancement fee(annual)Total(annual)¥680,000¥320,000¥1,000,000¥620,000¥310,000¥930,000International Students

International Students

A special scholarship for international students:
A 50% discount on tuition!

A special scholarship for international students:
A 50% discount on tuition!

Tuition(annual)Educationenhancement fee(annual)Total(annual)Tuition(annual)Educationenhancement fee(annual)Total(annual)¥340,000¥320,000¥660,000¥310,000¥310,000円¥620,000

The 4-year
total is:¥4,000,000 → ¥2,640,000

The 2-year
total is:¥1,860,000 → ¥1,240,000

Other Scholarships
Various organizations provide scholarships for international students in Japan, including Monbukagakusho Honors
Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students (48,000 yen/month) and Ishikawa Prefectural Scholarshipfor Privately Financed Foreign Students (20,000 yen/month).
For more information, check the website of Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO).
https://www.jasso.go.jp/ryugaku/scholarship_j/index.html

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Preparing for Enrollment
Flowchart up to Enrollment
Entering in Oct.: Entry forms are accepted from May
Entering in April: Entry forms are accepted from October

1

Submit entry and application forms.

2Entering in April: Entry forms are accepted from October

3

Entrance examination results announcement

4

Pay the enrolment fee and submit enrolment forms.

5* You will be charged a handling fee of 10,000 yen.

6Your Certificate of Eligibility and Acceptance Letter are sent to you.

7

Apply for your visa at the Embassy of Japan. → Your visa is granted.

8

Arrive in Japan. → Enrollment

The college applies for your Certificate of Eligibility for studying in Japan.

If you have a guarantor in Japan
We will interview and assess the guarantor on campus.

If you don’t have a guarantor in Japan– You must pay a living expense deposit of 100,000 yen.
– If you’d like to be picked up at Kansai International Airport, you will be charged a pick-up fee of 30,000 yen.
* Check the application guidelines for details.

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List of Living Expenses
Here is a list of monthly living expenses in Japan.

Average monthly living expenses in Ishikawa(These figures may vary widely depending on your personal circumstances and price rises.)

Rent¥25,000 to ¥60,000* Initial fees will be charged in addition.

Food expenses¥30,000 and up

Commute cost

¥15,000 and up

Utility fees

¥15,000 and up

Other expenses¥5,000 and up* Check our website for details on the initial fees.
https://www.kinjo.ac.jp/english/prospective/living.html

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Access
By Airplane
JR Kaga-Kasama Sta.

Toyama Airport
hokuriku-shinkansen

Kanazawa

Tokyo

Komatsu Airport

Haneda Airport

From Komatsu Airport: 40 -minute drive.
From Toyama Airport: 80 -minute drive.
From Kansai International Airport: 4 hours by train(3 hours, 50 minutes to Kaga-Kasama Station, then a10-minute walk).

From Haneda Airport: 4 hours by train
Nagoya Airport(3 hours, 50 minutes to Kaga-Kasama Station, then a 10-minute walk).

NagoyaOsaka

KansaiInternational
AirportBy Train
From Kanazawa Station or Komatsu Station on the JR
Hokuriku Main Line: 25 minutes(15-minute ride to Kaga-Kasama Station, then a 10-minute walk).

By BusFrom Kanazawa Station: 60 minutes via Hokutetsu Bus(get off at Kinjo Daigaku bus stop).

By CarTake the Hokuriku Expressway to either Mikawa
Interchange or Tokumitsu Smart Interchange, then a
5-minute drive.

KINJO UNIVERSITYKINJO COLLEGE
http://www.kinjo.ac.jp
1200 Kasama-machi, Hakusan City,
Ishikawa Prefecture 924-8511 Japan
Tel: +81 (76) 276-4400