1．Kyoto University: Graduate School of Informatics

Official graduate school website: https://www.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/

Highlights of the course:

(1) There are 7 courses students can choose from:

• Intelligence Science and Technology (International program in English)
• Social Informatics (International Program in English)
• Advanced Mathematical Sciences
• Applied Mathematics and Physics
• System Science
• Communications and Computer Engineering (This course has an international program taught in English.)
• Data Science

(2) There are more than 100 teachers, which is the largest number of teachers among Japanese graduate schools of information science and technology.

 

2．Kyoto Institute of Technology: Engineering Design, Information Science (Master’s course)

Official graduate school website: https://www.kit.ac.jp/en/academic-programs/masters-program/information-science/

Highlights of the course:

(1) Lectures are offered in the first and third quarters, and the second and fourth quarters are used for internships and short-term study abroad programs.

(2) In the Interactive Intelligent Course, which was established in 2015, students study idea development methods, physical computing, digital fabrication, etc. with students from different fields such as design studies.

 

3．Ritsumeikan University: Graduate School of Information Science and Engineering

Official graduate school website: https://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsise/

Highlights of the course:

(1) Two courses in the Master’s Program:

• Computer Science Course
• Human Information Science Course

(2) It is equipped with the latest facilities and equipment and has a decent amount of research funding.

(3) More than 100 international students are enrolled, and some courses are offered in English, allowing Japanese students to communicate in English.

(4) Students can earn credits by taking part in overseas programs such as the “Overseas IT Training Program” and the “Overseas Internship Program”.

 

４．Kyoto Tachibana University: Graduate School of Informatics

Official graduate school website: https://www.tachibana-u.ac.jp/english/graduate/index.html

Highlights of the course:

(1) New master’s program was established in April 2024

(2) In addition to face-to-face classes on campus, students can also take media classes at their own time and place with online classes.

(3) Supplemental education for pre-registered students is available for those who are not enrolled in an information-related department at a university.

 

５．Kyoto Institute of Information Science

Official Graduate School Website: https://www.kcg.edu/

Highlights of the course:

(1) In addition to the 8 specialized subjects from the list below, it is also possible to study a combination of subjects from other departments such as Finance, Agriculture, Marine, and Medical and Health Care.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Web System Development
• Network Management
• Global Entrepreneurship
• ERP
• IT Manga/Anime
• Tourism IT

(2) As an IT professional graduate school, it cultivates students’ practical skills through a thorough, hands-on curriculum.

(3) There are many international students and the school also provides extensive support for everyday life in Japan and for job hunting.

 

６．Doshisha University: Graduate School of Cultural Information Science

Official graduate school website: https://www.cis.doshisha.ac.jp/english/graduateschool/information/

Highlights of the course:

(1) 4 courses are available:

• Cultural Resource Studies
• Linguistic Data Science
• Behavioral Data Science
• Fundamental Data Science

(2) Students are able to research and understand various cultural and societal concepts from a scientific viewpoint, based on theories and data.

1．Kyoto Computer Gakuin

Official website of the school: https://www.kcg.ac.jp/departments/cs/

Highlights of the course:

(1) Students can study informatics in 5 different fields:

• Art and Design
• Business
• Computer Science
• Digital Games
• Engineering

*Courses for international students are also available.

(2) It was founded in 1963, and was the first computer education institution in Japan. More than 50,000 alumni are active in the IT industry.

(3) In addition to on-campus classes, there are many opportunities to participate in various workshops and contests, where you can learn the latest technology while challenging yourself to create your own works.

 

This concludes a summary of schools where you can study IT in Kyoto. Please keep in mind that even though each all courses and faculties mentioned in this article were IT-related, each school has different characteristics and strengths. Please conduct your own research, make comparisons, and find the school that best suits your needs!