Kyoto Styudy

For those considering study abroad in Kyoto For international students in Kyoto

Short-Term Study Abroad Program

Studying abroad, not for the purpose of obtaining a degree, but for purposes such as school study, experiencing a different culture or language learning.

Universities

Doshisha University

Summer Session

At Doshisha University’s summer sessions, not only do participants study Japanese, they also pay visits to Kyoto’s famous shrines and temples and actually experience the traditional culture of Japan. Students are divided into different classes according to their Japanese ability. The classes are all conducted in Japanese. Meticulous instruction is provided to students to ensure that they can keep up.

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Doshisha Women's University

Japanese Studies Program (JSP)

The JSP at DWCLA offers up to 15 female international students both intensive Japanese language courses and Japanese culture and society courses in English.

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Doshisha Women's University

Japanese Language Immersion Course(JLIC)

The program offers introductory Japanese language courses to students whose first language is not Japanese. In addition to studying in the classroom, students can also experience multiple fieldtrips during the course, which include tours of Kyoto.

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Kyoto Koka Women’s University

Kyoto Koka Japanese Language and Culure Program

In addition to Japanese language classes at the university, this program deepens understanding of Japanese culture through a variety of Japanese cultural experiences, such as tea ceremony experience and the Gion Festival visit. There are many opportunities for exchange with Japanese students, including participation in university classes, international exchange party, and visits to Koka elementary, junior high, and high schools. Our students will serve as international student partners and provide support. Although Kyoto Koka is a women’s university, this program is open to both male and female students.

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Kyoto Seika University

Kyoto inspiration

The “Kyoto inspiration” program of Kyoto Seika University is a new program providing participants with insights into how Kyoto’s traditional culture has had an impact on contemporary popular media, for example, manga, anime, fashion and games.
The program lasts for 12 days, and the lectures will be conducted in English. Field trips, a one-night temple stay and 2 free days for personal explorations are included in this program.

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Kyoto University

Kyoto University Amgen Scholars Program

The Program, started in 2015, is a short-term summer program with scholarship granted. The Program provides unique opportunity for undergraduate students from the globe to participate in research projects under the supervision of Kyoto University faculties.

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Kyoto University of Foreign Studies

Kyoto Intensive Japanese Program (Summer/Winter)

This short-term intensive Japanese program is offered by the Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (“KUFS”). It is designed for students who wish to improve their Japanese proficiency while experiencing Japanese culture in Kyoto — an attractive, historical city and college town. We are looking forward to welcoming you here in Kyoto.

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Kyoto University of Foreign Studies

Online Short-Term Intensive Japanese Program

This online short-term intensive Japanese program is offered by Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (“KUFS”). It is designed for students who wish to improve their Japanese language proficiency and feel closer to Japan through classes with a variety of themes such as Japanese classes, traditional Japanese culture and group works with KUFS students providing an atmosphere to navigate Japanese life. We are looking forward to meeting you in this online program.

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Kyoto Saga University of Arts

Special study and training system

A system to take department / area specific classes. The period of study and training is one year. There is no graduation or completion certificate. Admission exams are conducted in the same way as regular international students.
※There are no classes specifically for exchange students.

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Ritsumeikan University

RSJP/RWJP(Ritsumeikan Summer/Winter Japanese Program)

The Ritsumeikan Summer Japanese Program (RSJP) and Ritsumeikan Winter Japanese Program (RWJP) are programs aimed at university and graduate school students with basic Japanese proficiency. These programs are designed to comprehensively introduce Japanese language and culture. These programs offers a unique learning environment as well as opportunities for cultural exchange where participants can engage in short-term intensive language study.

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Ritsumeikan University

Study in Kansai Program (SKP)

The Study in Kansai Program (SKP) is Ritsumeikan University’s non-degree study abroad program for 1 semester or 2 semesters. The program brings together students from around the world at RU’s campuses in Kyoto, Osaka, and Shiga Prefectures.

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Japanese Language Schools

ISI Language School Kyoto

Short-Term General Japanese

ISI Kyoto Campus is now accepting short-term students! We provide Japanese language education that meets the expectations of students from around the world in an environment where students can study while experiencing the traditional culture of Kyoto. We offer a curriculum that serves a wide variety of student needs whether it be cultural experience, conversation, entering a top university or finding a job in Japan. *Enrollment is from 2 weeks.

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The Kyoto Center for Japanese Linguistic Studies, Kyoto Japanese Language School

Japanese Intensive Course for those who wish to audit

The Intensive course is designed mainly for students who aim to enter Japanese universities or graduate schools, and for those who would like to study Business Japanese.
*Student visa is not available for this short time study. Please enter Japan on visas such as Temporary Visitor visa (Tourist visa).

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The Kyoto Center for Japanese Linguistic Studies, Kyoto Japanese Language School

Summer Intensive Course

This course is intended for those who wish to study during the summer holidays. It is an intensive class that meets 21 lessons per week from Monday to Friday.
During the period, extracurricular classes will be held to experience traditional Japanese culture such as tea ceremony, calligraphy, and Japanese cuisine.
Student visa is not available for this short time study. Please enter Japan on visas such as Temporary Visitor visa (Tourist visa).

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Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language

Summer Intensive Course

The Summer Intensive Course at our school is designed for students who sincerely wish to understand Japan and cultivate useful Japanese. We have established programs conducted outside of the school that are designed so the students can confirm and stabilize the results of studies conducted in the classroom. Further, the things the students learn outside of the classroom are incorporated in the following classroom studies. This kind of Japanese language study can only be conducted in Japan, and the experience programs have a multifarious content, including observation tours, Japanese culture experience programs, and exchange programs with Japanese university students, etc. This study program can only be found in Kyoto.

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Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language

Short Term Course

It is open to everyone regardless of age or purpose, such as those who want to learn Japanese necessary for living in Japan, those who want to improve Japanese skills for acquiring qualifications, those who want to study Japanese together with tourism etc.
The course is available to attend for 2-10 weeks.There are classes 5 days a week from Monday to Friday including weekly extra-curricular activities.

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Kyoto YMCA International Welfare College Japanese Course

Japanese Summer Course

Japanese Summer Course: What so you think of a short-term exchange program in the center of culture?
During the morning study, and in the afternoon/evening,
use your newly learned language skills by exploring Kyoto.
There are also exchange programs for those who wish to participate. (Participation in this is optional.)

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Japan International Language Academy

Short-term Course

We’ll introduce the class for various aims such as wanting to have conversations in Japanese, needing to speak Japanese in daily life, and being interested in Japanese traditional culture. In this academic year, you’ll join the class of the long-term course. Please ask us at any time.
Japan International Language Academy is a 10 minutes walk from the central Kyoto “Shijo-Karasuma.” It has good accessibility to Osaka and various sightseeing spots.

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