- Business Overview
- How to apply
- Classification of Subjects
- Course Themes
- Distinctive Subjects
- Inquiries
Business Overview
The credit transfer system is a system in which credits for courses earned at other universities and junior colleges are considered to have been earned as credits for one’s own university. The University Consortium Kyoto has been operating this system since 1994, when its predecessor, the Kyoto University Center, was established, and has now concluded agreements with approximately 45 member universities, and many students are enrolled in this program. In fiscal 2015, PBL (Project
Based Learning) learning methods have been newly established to provide courses unique to Kyoto.
How to apply
For more information on courses, application procedures, participating universities, etc., please check the Kyoto College Portal Site.
Credit Transfer / Kyoto College Portal Site
Classification of Subjects
- Plaza Courses : Offered at Campus Plaza Kyoto
- On-Campus Courses : Offered at the university where the course is offered
- Online Courses : Taken using the designated web tool
Course Themes
The courses offered in the credit transfer system are broadly classified into the following nine themes, A to I, so you can search for courses based on the theme you are interested in. Please note that there are many topics that cross the subject depending on the content of the course, so be sure to refer to the syllabus of each subject before selecting a subject.
| A Learning Miyako | Courses to learn about Kyoto from various angles, such as Kyoto’s history, traditional culture, industry, region, and tourism |
| B Learn History | Courses that cultivate a sense of history, such as Japan history, world history, archaeology, geological history, folklore, local history, and ancient documents |
| C. Studying Culture and Art | Courses that familiarize students with culture and the arts, such as literature, classics, music, art, design, painting, crafts, and performing arts |
| D Learn Language | Courses that allow students to learn expression, such as language, linguistics, foreign languages, expression, theater, and communication methods |
| E Learning Education and Life Perspectives | Psychology, education, religious studies, philosophy, ethics, thought, and other subjects that consider how people live and grow up |
| F Learn about life, health, and sports | Courses to acquire knowledge related to lifestyles, such as lifestyle, welfare, nursing, health, sports, and life medicine |
| G Learning about nature and the environment | Courses that expose students to the natural world, such as environmental studies, geography, agriculture, astronomy, physics, biology, and ecology |
| H Learning about modern society | A group of courses that observe contemporary society from various perspectives, such as law, economics, business administration, political science, sociology, science and technology, and informatics. |
| I Study International Relations | Courses in which students learn about world affairs through law, politics, education, welfare, comparative culture, and overseas seminars, and cultivate a global perspective. |
Distinctive Subjects
Plaza Recommended Courses
“Plaza Recommended Courses” are distinctive courses offered at Campus Plaza Kyoto that were developed in cooperation with the University Consortium Kyoto and the university for credit transfer. It features practical course content that incorporates relay lectures and fieldwork by guest lecturers such as multiple faculty members and practitioners.
In 2015, we started the “Kyoto World Heritage PBL Course” and in 2020, we started the “Kyoto Museum PBL Course,” so you can experience valuable learning unique to Kyoto. For details, please refer to the syllabus and take the subjects you are interested in.
Kyoto World Heritage PBL Courses
Among the recommended courses at the Plaza, the “Kyoto World Heritage PBL Course” is a course that develops PBL in the field of Kyoto’s World Heritage Sites. Kyoto World Heritage PBL Courses are taught at each university and tomorrow in Kyoto.
It was established in 2015 in cooperation with the Cultural Heritage Platform and the University Consortium Kyoto.
PBL（Project Based
Learning) refers to problem-finding and problem-solving learning. Mainly through group learning, students discover problems on their own and present solutions. Through this process, we aim to cultivate a variety of abilities and develop human resources who can play an active role in unpredictable times.
Kyoto Museum PBL Courses
Among the courses recommended by the Plaza, the “Kyoto Museum PBL Course” is a course that develops PBL in the field of museums in Kyoto. The Kyoto Museum PBL course has been offered since 2020 in collaboration with each university, Kyoto City, and the University Consortium Kyoto. Taking advantage of Kyoto’s cultural capital, we will develop human resources who can demonstrate leadership in solving problems by utilizing teamwork by tackling various issues while learning about Kyoto’s fascinating culture in the field of various museums (museums) that gather in Kyoto.
Recommended courses for lower year students
The recommended courses for younger students are mainly for junior college students (junior college students, first- and second-year students of four-year universities, and first-, second-, and third-year students of six-year universities) with the aim of making them as attractive as possible by offering courses that are in high demand in the summer or on Saturdays. (However, if there is enough capacity, students in the third year of a four-year university or higher, and students in the fourth year or higher of a six-year university can also take the course.) Specifically, the courses are offered under three themes: (1) career courses, (2) foreign language courses, and (3) connection and introductory education courses.
Overseas Training Subjects
Learning at university is not limited to lectures and exercises in the classroom. Under the credit transfer system, we also offer overseas research courses in which students conduct training overseas for a certain period of time and are recognized as credits for the results of their training. Unlike a simple overseas trip, this program is a part of your university studies, and you can deepen the knowledge you have gained in the field before you leave for the overseas training.
Teacher Education Courses
Kyoto University of Education offers courses that are directly linked to obtaining a teaching license. In the past, teachers could only take courses at their home university, but now they can be taken with credit transfer as a “second option.” From the 2020 academic year, in addition to the on-campus courses that have been offered on the Kyoto University of Education campus, teacher training courses will be offered as plaza courses in the lecture hall of Campus Plaza Kyoto in the form of intensive lectures on Sundays. Some universities offer guidance on teaching profession courses, so please consult with your university’s teaching license office in advance when applying.
Inquiries
The application method, application period, and whether or not credits can be awarded vary depending on the university you belong to. Please be sure to check with the person in charge at your university. For more information on the content of the courses offered, please contact the person in charge at the university where the course is offered.
University Consortium Kyoto Credit Transfer Project TEL 075-353-9120 FAX 075-353-9121 〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Shiokoji, Shimo-shi, Kyoto
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