- 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, we established the “Kyoto World Heritage PBL Course” that incorporates the PBL (Project Based Learning) learning method, and offers 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.
| Kyo (Miyako) | Courses to learn about Kyoto from various angles, such as Kyoto’s history, traditional culture, industry, region, and tourism. |
| B Learn | Subjects that develop a sense of history, such as Japan history, world history, archaeology, geological history, folklore, local history, and ancient documents |
| C Learning | familiar with culture and art, such as literature, classics, music, art, design, painting, crafts, and performing arts |
| D Learn | Subjects to learn expression such as language, linguistics, foreign languages, expression, theater, and communication methods |
| about education and outlook on life | Psychology, education, religious studies, philosophy, ethics, thought, and other subjects that consider how to live and raise people |
| about life, health, and sports | Subjects that acquire knowledge related to lifestyle, such as lifestyle, welfare, nursing, health, sports, and biomedical science |
| G Learn about | Subjects that touch the natural world, such as environmental studies, geography, agriculture, astronomy, physics, biology, ecology, etc |
| H Learning | Courses that observe contemporary society from multiple perspectives, such as law, economics, business administration, political science, sociology, science and technology, and informatics |
| I Study | students to learn about world affairs through law, politics, education, welfare, comparative culture, overseas seminars, etc., and to cultivate a global perspective |
Distinctive Subjects
Plaza Recommended Courses
“Plaza Recommended Courses” are unique courses offered at Campus Plaza Kyoto that have been developed in cooperation with the University Consortium Kyoto and the university for credit transfer. It is characterized by practical course content that incorporates relay lectures and fieldwork by guest lecturers such as multiple faculty members and practitioners.
From the 2015 academic year, the “Kyoto World Heritage PBL Course” will be launched, and from the 2020 academic year, the “Kyoto Museum PBL Course” will be launched, allowing you to experience valuable learning unique to Kyoto. For more information, please refer to the syllabus and take the courses that interest you.
Kyoto World Heritage PBL Courses
Among the courses recommended by Plaza, the “Kyoto World Heritage PBL Course” is the “Kyoto World Heritage PBL Course”. The Kyoto World Heritage PBL course has been offered since 2015 in cooperation with each university, the Kyoto
Tomorrow Cultural Heritage Platform, and the University Consortium Kyoto.
PBL (Project Based
Learning) is problem-finding and solution-based learning. Mainly through group learning, students discover problems on their own and propose solutions. Through this process, we aim to develop 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 related to obtaining a teaching license. Previously, teacher courses could only be taken at the university to which they belonged, but now they can be taken on credit-based basis as a “second option”. Some universities provide guidance on teaching subjects, so please consult with your university’s teaching license desk in advance when applying.
Wide-area unit compatibility system
This allows students to take courses offered by universities outside the Kyoto area and receive credits.
This credit transfer system is implemented in collaboration with university consortia in various regions, and students from the following university consortiums (partner schools) that have signed an agreement with this system can take the course. Please experience irreplaceable learning that cannot be experienced in traditional university life.
*Please be sure to check the rules of your university regarding application and credit recognition.
*For details on the application submission period and method, please contact your university.
List of participating university consortia (as of June 18, 2025)
▸ Campus Consortium Hakodate [Hokkaido]
▸ Education Network China [Hiroshima]
▸ University Consortium Ishikawa
▸ University Consortium Osaka [Osaka]
▸ Fujinokuni Regional and University Consortium [Shizuoka]
▸ University Consortium Kyoto [Kyoto]
For more information on courses and questions related to “Wide-area Credit Compatibility”, please check the following website.
https://www.consortium-osaka.gr.jp/tg/kouiki
For inquiries regarding the system in general:
Wide-area unit compatible network steering council
(Secretariat: University Consortium Osaka)
[Phone] 06-6344-9560
[Email] tanigokan★conso-osaka.jp
Inquiries regarding application and enrollment:
University Consortium Kyoto, Credit Transfer Project [Email] TG★consortium.or.jp
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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 Campus Plaza Kyoto
, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto *Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
