Credit Transfer System

Business Overview

The credit transfer system is a system in which credits acquired at other universities or junior colleges are considered as credits acquired at one’s own university. The University Consortium Kyoto has been operating this system since its predecessor, the Kyoto University Center, was established in 1994, and currently has agreements with approximately 45 member schools, with many students taking courses. In 2015, the university established a new course called
“Kyoto World Heritage PBL Course” that incorporates the learning method of PBL (Project Based Learning), providing courses unique to Kyoto.

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Application Procedure

For detailed information on subjects, application procedures, participating universities, etc., please see the Credit Transfer and Kyoto College Portal Site.

Credit Transfer/Kyoto College Portal Site

Classification of subjects

  1. Plaza Courses : held at Campus Plaza Kyoto
  2. On-campus courses : offered at the university where the course is offered
  3. Online courses : Taken using designated web tools

Subject Themes

The subjects offered under the credit transfer system are broadly categorized into the following nine themes, A to I, so you can search for subjects based on the theme you are interested in. Please note that there are many subjects that cross over themes depending on the subject content, so be sure to refer to the syllabus of each subject before selecting your subjects.

A Study of Kyoto A group of subjects that teach Kyoto from various angles, including its history, traditional culture, industry, local areas, and tourism.
B. Learning History A group of subjects that cultivate a sense of history, such as Japanese history, world history, archaeology, geological history, folklore, local history, and ancient documents.
C. Learning about culture and art A group of subjects that familiarize students with culture and the arts, including literature, classics, music, art, design, painting, crafts, and performing arts
D. Learning words and languages A group of subjects that teach expression, such as language, linguistics, foreign languages, expression, drama, and communication methods.
E. Learning about education and outlook on life A group of subjects that consider how people live and grow, including psychology, education, religious studies, philosophy, ethics, and thought.
F. Learning about life, health and sports A group of subjects that provide knowledge related to lifestyles, such as living, welfare, nursing, health, sports, and biomedical sciences
G. Learning about nature and the environment Subjects that involve contact with the natural world, such as environmental studies, geography, agriculture, astronomy, physics, biology, and ecology
H. Learning about modern society A group of subjects that examine modern society from multiple perspectives, including law, economics, business administration, politics, sociology, science and technology, and information science.
I Study International Relations A group of subjects that teaches about world affairs and cultivates a global perspective through law, politics, education, welfare, comparative culture, overseas seminars, etc.

Distinctive subjects

Plaza Recommended Courses

“Plaza Recommended Courses” are courses offered at Campus Plaza Kyoto that have been developed in cooperation with the University Consortium Kyoto and universities for the purpose of credit transfer. They feature practical course content that incorporates relay lectures by multiple faculty members and guest lecturers such as practitioners, as well as fieldwork.
From 2015, we will be offering the “Kyoto World Heritage PBL Course,” and from 2020, we will be offering the “Kyoto Museum PBL Course,” allowing students to experience valuable learning experiences unique to Kyoto. Please refer to the syllabus for details and be sure to take the courses that interest you.

Kyoto World Heritage PBL Course

Among the Plaza recommended courses, the “Kyoto World Heritage PBL Course” is a course that develops PBL in the field of Kyoto’s World Heritage sites. The Kyoto World Heritage PBL Course
has been offered since 2015 in cooperation with various universities, the Kyoto Cultural Heritage Platform of Tomorrow, and the University Consortium Kyoto.
PBL (Project Based
Learning) is problem-finding and problem-solving learning. Students will discover problems and present solutions on their own, mainly through group learning. Through this process, we aim to develop various skills and develop human resources who can play an active role in unpredictable times.

Kyoto Museum PBL Course

Among the Plaza recommended courses, the “Kyoto Museum PBL Course” is a course that develops PBL in Kyoto’s museums. The Kyoto Museum PBL Course has been open since 2020 as a collaboration between various universities, Kyoto City, and the University Consortium Kyoto. Taking advantage of the advantages of Kyoto as a cultural city, the diverse museums gathered in Kyoto are used as a field to learn about the fascinating culture of Kyoto, while tackling the various issues found there, we will develop human resources who can utilize teamwork and demonstrate leadership in solving problems.

Recommended courses for junior students

The courses recommended for junior students are aimed at making them attractive to junior students (junior college students, 1st and 2nd year students at 4-year universities, and 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students at 6-year universities) by offering courses intensively in the summer or on Saturdays as much as possible, which are in high demand. (However, if there is room in the course quota, students in their 3rd year or above at 4-year universities and students in their 4th year or above at 6-year universities may also take these courses.) The specific themes offered are (1) career subjects, (2) foreign language subjects, and (3) introductory and transitional education subjects.

Overseas training subjects

Learning at university is not limited to lectures and exercises in the classroom. The credit transfer system also offers overseas research courses that allow students to study abroad for a certain period of time and receive credits for the results. Unlike a simple overseas trip, this program is a part of university learning and allows students to deepen their knowledge gained in preparatory studies before leaving for overseas training.

教職科目

Kyoto University of Education offers courses that are directly linked to obtaining a teaching license. Previously, teaching courses could only be taken at the home university, but now they can be taken through credit transfer as a “second option.” There are universities that provide guidance on teaching courses, so please consult with the teaching license office at your home university before applying.

Contact Information

The application method, application period, and whether or not credits can be transferred will differ depending on the university you belong to. Be sure to check with the relevant office at your university. Also, for information about the content of the courses offered, please contact the relevant office at the university that offers the course.

Consortium of Universities Kyoto, Public Interest Foundation Credit Transfer Program TEL 075-353-9120 FAX 075-353-9121 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
*Business hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00-17:00 (excluding New Year holidays)

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