Learn in Kyoto, which is full of culture and history! Kyoto Seika University respects the diversity of each individual.

Kyoto Seika University is a liberal arts university where you can study history, literature, society, and the use of technology, as well as art, design, manga, and anime. We celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2018 and have a long track record of research and education. We respect diversity and promote education that develops each individual's individuality.
Approximately 1,200 international students from all over the world gather here, and students with various backgrounds study together.
The university also has a dormitory for international students, where two students live in one room with a Japanese student. You can learn about the culture through your friends while living in the dormitory.
The university is located in Kyoto, a city rich in culture and art that represents Japan. The space you step out of the campus is filled with the history of Kyoto, which was the capital for 1,000 years. Kyoto is also a student city with many universities, and has the highest proportion of students in the population in Japan. While it is rich in historical traditional culture, it is also an energetic place where new innovations are being created by students every day. Let's study together at Kyoto Seika University in Kyoto!

Employment record

We provide generous career support to help each student pursue their desired career path. If there are 100 people, there are 100 ways. We support students throughout the university to find the career path that will most satisfy them. The key point is that there is ample career support for international students who want to find employment in Japan.

Point 1: “Individual consultation” specifically for international students
We provide individual consultations based on each individual's progress regarding how to proceed with job hunting for new graduates, which is unique to Japan.

Point 2: “Courses and seminars” specifically for international students
We will explain the areas that international students tend to get confused about, such as ``How to search for a company,'' ``Creating a resume/entry sheet,'' and ``Preparing for interviews.''

Point 3: “E-mail delivery from the university” for international students
We will send you information on companies that welcome international students and job hunting know-how by email.

★Career education subjects including internships
Through regular classes, you will learn knowledge and skills that are useful for employment understanding and job hunting. Internships with companies with recruitment experience are also set as regular courses.

★ Covers all the basic menus necessary for job hunting
We prepare various measures courses such as manners, written examination, interview, self-PR. We also carry out photo sessions and labor law seminars for ID photos on resumes etc. on campus.

★On-campus company information session where you can meet over 180 companies
More than 180 companies visit our university every year and we are holding briefing sessions to communicate the work contents. Industry research societies by well-known enterprises are also held, and you can deepen your employment image.

★ Portfolio-related courses important for hiring creative positions
A portfolio required for creative job recruitment exams such as designers. Other than the course which tells the point and the knack of how to make, the advice by the professional is received, too.

★Work experience in a traditional industry unique to Kyoto
We are preparing a special practical training program that gives direct instruction from craftsmen and craftwriters, while experiencing various Kyoto traditional crafts such as lacquer, bamboo work, and fabrics.

★Manga reviews that lead to becoming a manga artist while still in school
Editors of about 30 manga magazines published by famous publishers such as Shueisha, Kodansha, Shogakukan, KADOKAWA, and Square Enix come to the university, and students receive direct reviews.

International student support system

There is Scholarship Program in which 1/4 of the annual tuition fee is exempted for those with high grades in the EJU and international student entrance exams. Scholarship Program which students who meet the prescribed credits and have high grades are exempted from the annual tuition fee by 1/4 while they are still in school.
The language skills and life support system of international students are also maintained. The "Japanese Language Learning Support Room" and "Student Counseling Room" have been set up, and staff always specialized in providing advice on issues in university life. We also hold various parties where all students can get along well, visits to festivals in Kyoto, Japanese language proficiency exam courses, etc.

Student 's Message

◎ Name: Kou Riki ◎ Country of origin: China
The reason I chose Kyoto Seika University is because I thought I could study diversity and specialized fields in a free atmosphere. I was deeply impressed by the "crafts" class, where I could deepen my understanding of Kyoto's traditional crafts. Also, there are students from many countries, not just Japan. By working together, I was able to make many friends and improve my communication skills. In the future, I want to make use of what I learned at university and become a product designer who can play an active role in the world.

Learn at Kyoto Seika University in Kyoto and learn about art and humanities literature!

Kyoto is a student town where tradition and innovation coexist. Students at Kyoto Seika University can choose classes where all of them can experience the traditional industries of Kyoto (lacquer, textiles, ceramics, etc.). In class, we will visit the workshop. The practical lessons, which give you the opportunity to learn directly from the work of a living national treasure craftsman, are a special one that can only be experienced here. Please take a new sense of the students into the traditional industrial field that has been created in the long history of today and make it your own learning. Kyoto Seika University offers many such special learning opportunities. I look forward to learning with you!

location

Immediately after getting off at Eizan Electric Railway "Kyoto Seikadai-mae" or about 10 minutes by school bus from "Kokusaikaikan Station" on the Subway Karasuma Line

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