1. Introduction to the University

Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI) is Japan’s first IT professional graduate school. Its predecessor, Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG), was Japan’s first private computer education institution. Building on information technology education and incorporating international business education, KCGI has established an educational system based on the revised Information Systems (IS) master's curriculum of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery). This system aims to cultivate professionals in e-commerce, especially Chief Information Officers (CIOs).

As a "broadly defined IT" professional graduate school, KCGI is committed to becoming a world-class "specialized graduate school" and focuses on developing students' leadership skills. Unlike many Japanese universities’ "single-field" graduate schools in information engineering or informatics and mathematics, KCGI is distinct in its approach. The curriculum and faculty are designed from an educational perspective, with student-centered instructional design and an open educational system that regularly assesses learning outcomes. This incorporates elements and measures rarely seen in Japanese universities, reinforcing KCGI’s unique educational framework.

Furthermore, KCGI actively nurtures business professionals and international leaders with IT and management skills who can excel in Asia and around the world. The university also welcomes international students and has been dedicated to becoming "Asia’s top IT specialized graduate school" since its establishment. Through strengthened collaboration and exchange, KCGI has built a strong network with higher education institutions in the United States, China, South Korea, and other countries. Currently, it has established partnerships with over 100 higher education institutions. In terms of enrollment capacity in informatics graduate schools, KCGI ranks among the top in Japan.

2. Programs Offered

Artificial Intelligence; Data Science; Network System Development; Network Management; Global Entrepreneurship; ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning); IT Manga and Animation; Tourism IT

3. Fee Structure

(1) Application fee: ¥30,000

(2) Tuition: ¥890,000 per academic year

(3) Other expenses: Passport application fee, visa fee, airfare, national health insurance, and other processing fees

(4) Round-trip transportation and living expenses in Japan

4. Duration

Full-time 2-year master's program

5. Teaching Method and Language

Primarily in Japanese, supplemented by English

6. Admission Requirements

(1) Final-year undergraduate students

(2) Majors aligned with the programs offered by KCGI

(3) Language proficiency requirements [Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or above; Japanese subject score of 225 or above (excluding essay) in the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU); J.TEST C level or above; BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test score of 400 or above; IELTS 5.5 or above; TOEFL iBT 80 or above; or equivalent language proficiency proof]

(4) Excellent academic performance and conduct

(5) Innovative thinking, reform-oriented mindset, and pioneering spirit

(6) Good health to ensure successful completion of studies

(7) Meeting specific program requirements

7. Required Documents

(1) Academic transcripts

(2) Graduation certificate or verification from the China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center (CHESICC)

(3) High school graduation certificate

(4) Personal statement

(5) Essay

(6) Japanese language proficiency proof

8. Degree Awarded

Master of Information Technology (Professional Technology)