ＡＤＭＩＳＳＩＯＮ ＧＵＩＤＥ for International Students
A Women’s University That Aims to Create “Health” and “Future” for the People
For more than 80 years, Kyoto Koka Women's University has been committed to women's education based on the Buddhist spirit. We emphasize the "Truthful Heart." A heart of compassion. A heart that is more than willing to help. With this philosophy as a basis, we practice education that is more attuned to the needs of each student with the aim of realizing a future of "Well-Being" in which all people can live healthy lives.
An Inclusive Environment For Foreign Students.
1．A Robust Support System
Every international student will be supported by 7 advisers, including class advisors and International Center staff. We also have "Japanese Language Supporters" consisting of senior students. In addition, the Employment Support Center provides individual guidance and support on finding employment in Japan for international students.
2．Small Group Learning
Koka's small group learning allows us to provide a more personalized education and attention to individual students. The national average of number of students per faculty member is approximately 20 students at private universities and 10 students at public universities. As shown in the table below, there are more faculty members for each Koka student, allowing them to receive higher quality support. "The Koka Method" is our university's unique educational method. This promotes a independent and deep learning while utilizing ICT equipment.
| University | College | |
|---|---|---|
| The Number of Students Per Faculty Member | 4.2 students | 6.3 students |
| The Ratio of Small Group Learning Classes (Classes with less than 20 students) |
46.5％ | 76.4％ |
(FY 2023 results)
3．Traditional Japanese Culture
At Koka, students will learn about Japan's traditional culture as part of their compulsory studies. Though experience-based learning, students will acquire techniques in flower arrangement, tea ceremony, etiquette, calligraphy, and kimono dressing. Leading to a deeper understanding of each topic. There are also a wide range of traditional culture clubs. At our "Tominokoji Machiya Campus" students can directly experience Kyoto culture. There are also a number of projects in collaboration with Kyoto's shopping streets and tourist associations.
4．Abundant Opportunities for Cultural Exchange
Koka provides many opportunities for international students to get to know each other, such as the "New Student Welcome Party". As well as holding regular events such as "Multicultural Lounge" and "International Exchange Gathering" to support students in making friends by with Japanese students. Furthermore, the study group "Manaboo" provides plenty of opportunities to meet other students with similar interests outside of club activities.
 | Kyoto Koka being a Buddhist university allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of Buddhism and see life and the world from a new perspective. At Koka, I could feel the delicate beauty unique to a women's university. I hope you too will come and enjoy a wonderful student life in Kyoto, a city with a deep history and a sense of modern fashion! Zou Jiaojiao from China. Graduated from Graduate School of Nursing Science |
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Department of Social Work and Rehabilitation Science Social Welfare Major
Become a successful social worker active in a wide range of fields
Students will acquire the ability to collaborate with rehabilitation and medical professionals. As well as learning how to support women, children, and people with difficulties in daily life. This will train students to be social workers and mental health workers, who are successful and active in a wide range of fields.
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Rehabilitation and Medical Care, Children and Women, Livelihood Support
~Studying welfare based on the spirit of Buddhism~.
By viewing ourselves and the field of welfare through the lens of Buddhism students will cultivate a human nature that can support and be empathetic to anyone. Students will acquire the ability to collaborate with rehabilitation and medical professionals. As well as learning how to support women, children, and people with difficulties in daily life. In addition, through volunteer activities and fieldwork, students are able to experience actual workplaces and learn about diverse values.
Cooperation with Other Departments to Develop a Multidisciplinary Education
In the field of social welfare, many professionals cooperate and work together. Koka provides opportunities for students to be exposed to diverse values so that they can understand the role of each profession. Students study together with other departments and majors in lectures and exercises that are common between faculties. We aim to nurture social welfare professionals who can provide high-quality life support to anyone in the community who may need medical care or rehabilitation.
Year-round Practical Training Grants Understanding of The Field
Through year-round practical training combined with a circular learning process that allows students to resolve questions they may come across during practical training, students can gain a thorough understanding of the actual welfare field, that is the combination of theory and practice. In addition, we place an emphasis on fieldwork providing many opportunities for students to visit and experience welfare facilities and medical institutions.
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Learn about the current situation of children and develop problem-solving skills
Children and Social Welfare
In recent years, child abuse, bullying, and child poverty have continued to increase. While learning about the situation surrounding children, students develop the ability to take action to solve problems through workshops and other activities. In class, students learn from each other through discussions or presentations, and guest lecturers.
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Department of Health and Nutrition National Registered Dietitian Training Course
Become a registered dietitian who supports health through food by working on an individual basis
The "Medical Nutrition Course" trains dietitians to manage nutrition in medical and welfare facilities. The "Food Creation Course" trains dietitians to work for food manufacturers, food processing companies, and food service and home meal service companies. Both causes aim to train dietitians who can support health through food by working on an individual basis.
▶︎Achieve Your Dreams through In-depth Studies
Medical Nutrition Course
This course trains dietitians for nutrition management in hospitals and welfare facilities with the ability to contribute as a member of a medical team through multidisciplinary education. Students learn the physiology required for ward nutrition management, planning of nutritional supplements suited for each ailment, frailty* prevention, and tailor-made nutritional therapy.
Frailty is said to be the stage between normal health and the stage of needing nursing care, and refers to the overall decline that tends to occur with advancing age, including the decline of muscle strength with age, fatigue, and the tendency to stay indoors.
Food Creation Course
This course is designed to train dietitians who will be active in food manufacturers, food processing, and the food service and home meal industry. Students acquire the knowledge and skills to propose healthy menus and develop functional foods that address health issues. As well as basic knowledge and processes in food development, and principles of manufacturing processed foods. Allowing students to create foods and menus to then communicate to society.
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Medical Nutrition Course
Gain Practical Skills Public Nutrition Practicum
Students learn about dietary survey methods and statistical processing necessary in public nutrition activities, as well as the planning and implementation of public nutrition programs. Students acquire practical skills in the cycle of formulating and implementing activity goals and plans based on needs and issues of target areas and populations, and evaluating the results.
Food Creation Course
Gain a Deep Understanding of Food Components through Experiments Food Science Experiment II
As the next step to obtaining knowledge through lectures on food science and other subjects, students, through experiments, study food components (inorganic substances, vitamins, and taste components), physical and other properties. Students learn the chemical properties of ingredients in everyday foods, and acquire techniques (planning, reliability, and safety) for food analysis.
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Department of Health and Nutrition Health, Sports and Nutrition Course
Managing health from both sports and nutrition education
The Course aims to nurture human resources who can manage people's health from the perspectives of both sports and nutrition education. In the "Health and Sports" field, students learn about appropriate menus and nutritional supplements that provide nutrients according to health conditions and lifestyles. In the "Food Management Field," students learn about menu development, from production to sales and public relations activities, and other areas that transcend the boundaries of conventional dietitian training.
▶︎Acquire a Wide Range of Knowledge and Skills in the Study of Sports ＆ Nutrition
Health and Sports
Students will learn how to provide appropriate diet and nutritional supplementation for a wide range of subjects, from the general public to athletes, according to each health condition and lifestyle. In addition, there are many exercises and practical training sessions to consolidate knowledge and acquire practical skills. As well as learning how to exercise in a practical way that is effective for maintaining good health.
Food Management
To be active in the food business field, the course goes beyond the boundaries of conventional dietitian training. From production to sales and PR activities related to menu development, covering all aspects of "Food". Through overseas training and other programs, students will be exposed to different cultures and values, training nutritionists who can develop a diverse range of food products.
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Food Management
Students learn about the history and characteristics of Kyoto confectionery in classroom lectures. After which, they will observe the handiwork of Kyoto confectionery artisans up close, and actually experience confectionery making during practical training. Through such hands-on learning, students will be exposed to Kyoto's deep culinary arts and acquire a sensitivity to enjoy food using all of their five senses.
~Industry-University Collaboration Project~
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Department of Psychology
Studying the mind shows me new possibilities
Students will acquire practical skills in the three courses of "Clinical and Psychological Counseling," "Child and Development Support," and "Social and Criminal Psychology". To apply them in various fields such as medicine, education, welfare, childcare, judiciary, and industry.
▶︎The Three Courses to Deepen Your Learning
Clinical and Psychological Counseling Course
To be close to those in need of psychological support, students learn the fundamental knowledge and skills of professional support such as psychological assessment and psychological interviewing. For those who wish to become a licensed psychologist or a clinical psychologist, we provide support for their further education.
Child and Development Support Course
To support development and respond to needs of infants and children, students learn the fundamental knowledge and skills of developmental psychology and developmental support. We also train childcare workers and child guidance staff who work in child welfare facilities.
Social and Criminal Psychology Course
Students learn social psychology, which explores the psychological interactions between people and between people and society, such as the psychology of interpersonal relationships and consumer behavior. As well as criminal psychology, which explores the psychology of offenders, crime prevention, and psychological care for juvenile delinquents.
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Examining the relationship between culture and healing through experience Kyoto Cultural Psychology
Students will examine the components of "Kyoto-ness" from a psychological viewpoint. Through fieldwork such as making Kyoto sweets, students will experience and deepen their understanding of what makes Kyoto unique. Also, through the experience of making incense bags and devising a plan for a women's trip to Kyoto, students will consider the relationship between Kyoto culture and healing. This class incorporates a wealth of off-campus experiential learning opportunities that allow students to understand Kyoto culture through independent experiences and to realize that they are living in the midst of the culture.
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Department of Career Development
Cultivate the ability to contribute to society through diverse studies that color your creativity and practical skills
By freely selecting specialized subjects from the three areas of "Contemporary Sociology and Regional Public Affairs," "Life Science, Tourism and Design," and "Business Administration and Data Science," students will cultivate the ability to contribute to society and aim for career track positions in various industries and civil servant.
▶︎Synergies among the three areas that expand future options.
Contemporary Sociology and Regional Public Affairs
Students will acquire the ability to explore solutions to contemporary social issues such as community development, aging society with a declining birthrate, the environment, and local medical care and welfare through dialogue both on and off campus. Students can also take courses in the School of Human Health and aim for careers such as public service.
Life Science, Tourism and Design
The main theme is "creation" and "planning" to enrich people's lives. Students will acquire the ability to start their own businesses or find employment by honing the sense and skills required in such fields as fashion, tourism, internet contents.
Business Administration and Data Science
Students will acquire the imagination and practical skills to play an active role in the corporate world of today's ever-evolving society. In addition, students will acquire a deeper understanding of business though the lens of AI and data science, leading to a development of business strategies for the next generation.
▶︎Practical Learning to Color our Society (seminar)
Colorful Suggestions for Reducing Clothing Waste
"Upcycling Fashion Show"
Waste clothing was remade into dresses with a combined Japanese and Western taste then presented in a fashion show.
Design for Urban Development to decorate the past and future of the city of Kyoto
Design for City Planning
The more we learn about our city and the more actively we become involved in, the richer our lives and learning become. The seminar fosters an interest in our cities and an awareness of their problems.
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Department of Child Education Early Childhood Education Program
Become a childcare provider who can tend to individual needs of a child and improve themselves.
Students can acquire three qualifications and licenses for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school at the same time. Koka nurtures students with practical skills through abundant on-the-job experience at the Koka Kindergarten and elementary school, which are located next to the university, in order to develop human resources who nurture rich sensibilities.
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●A wealth of classes and initiatives to interact with children
●Simultaneous acquisition of qualifications and licenses for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school is possible.
●Cultivate piano skills through fulfilling small class lectures
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In order to put the expressive activities learned in class into practice in an actual childcare situation, students will perform in groups an expressive play based on picture books for the children of Koka Kindergarten, which is attached to the school. The groups will prepare for the event by exchanging opinions on how to make the activities enjoyable for the children, from the introduction to the individual actions.
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Department of Child Education School Education Program
Become an educator who can tend to children and never stops self improving
In addition to a first-class elementary school teacher's license, students will aim to obtain a first-class kindergarten teacher's license. Students will develop teaching skills that are needed for the future of education, such as foreign language subjects and ICT utilization.
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●On-site experience at Koka Elementary School, located right next to the campus
●Acquire ICT instructional skills that can be applied in the classroom of the future
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"Koka Children's Club", a place of practice that fosters student independence
"Koka Children's Club" invites after school students from Koka Elementary School to the university's classrooms. Students proactively devise the content of the activities so that the participating elementary school students can acquire empathy, independence, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
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School of Human Health
Develop health management skills for individuals and organizations
Students will study across the four faculties of "Nursing, Social Work and Rehabilitation Science", "Health Science", "Career Development" and "Child Education", and will be trained to be active in the entire field of healthcare, a field that is increasingly needed in our society.
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●Learn a wide range of health fields and develop health management skills
●Abundant experiential learning in cooperation with companies, government, and NPOs
●See the role of health from a global perspective through overseas training
▶︎Study the Three Areas of Health to Learn About a Wide Range of Topics
Learn About Social Health Welfare and Policy
This course focuses on the link between people's daily needs and welfare policies. Students will learn about social prescribing, an activity that is attracting attention in other countries, and the activities of "link workers" who are the connection between medical care, people, and communities.
Learn About Psychological Health People and Their State of Mind
In Social Psychology, students learn about social cognition, interpersonal relationships, and organizational behavior. In Clinical Psychology, students learn about the structure of the mind and how it works. In Developmental Psychology, students deepen their understanding towards the psychology of children.
Learn About Physical Health Food and Nutrition
Students will learn about the functions of food such as, nutrition, enjoyment, and regulating physical health. Students will also learn the scientific processes of the body from digestion, absorption, metabolism, and to excretion of ingested food.
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Taking on the Challenge of Solving Social Issues Social Business Exercise
There are many unresolved issues in society. Social Business is an attempt to solve social and regional issues, especially environmental problems, poverty, and welfare, through the lens of business. Students will learn how to think independently about what is needed today, and how to develop and tackle these issues using resources available in society or by developing new ones. In addition, practitioners who are active in society will be invited to participate in the course, leading to developmental learning on how to continuously confront such issues.
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Department of Contemporary Life Design
Become a woman who can shine in the community and the workforce through strong fundamental
skills combined with great specialized expertise.
Students will acquire basic knowledge, and problem finding abilities, and develop the ability to carve out their own future, through a wide range of studies tailored to the students' interests and dreams, as well as through experience in cooperative activities with companies and local communities.
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There is no limit to the areas of interest you can choose!
14 Areas
●Life Design Standard
Life Design
Acquire the knowledge and abilities to design your future.
Communication
Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to empathize with thoughts and feelings of those around you and express yourself effectively.
Learning about Society
Acquire knowledge about the society in which we live and acquire the skills and ideas that will support them after graduation.
Business Fundamentals
Acquire the practical skills and manners necessary for working with others as well as acquiring the ability to play an active role in society.
Fundamentals of Information Technology
Acquire knowledge and practical skills related to IT required in an information society.
Global Studies
Acquire knowledge about the world of today. Foreign language classes and study abroad programs are also available.
●Life Design Professional
Fashion
Start with the basics of the fashion business and the fundamentals of making clothes. Analyze fashion from various perspectives and acquire knowledge that will be useful in the fashion industry.
Bridal
Acquire basic knowledge of the bridal business and practical skills necessary for bridal coordination, aiming to develop skills to play an active role in the bridal industry.
Interior Design
Acquire multifaceted knowledge of housing and interior design. As well as the ability to imagine and shape spaces through a well-developed curriculum.
Food
Acquire knowledge about food, cooking, and the food business, and hone the ability to create a rich dietary life.
Design and Planning
Acquire the ability to design objects through practical classes utilizing graphic techniques and practicing the process of developing new ideas.
Entertainment
Acquire knowledge about strategies for entertaining people. Themes include male idols, anime movies, TV programs, comedy, and more. As well as acquiring effective communication skills.
Medical Clerical Work
Acquire qualifications for medical clerical work such as Medical Clerk ®️ and Doctor's Clerk ®️. Students train to become professionals who can play an active role in the field of medical care.
Tourism
Acquire knowledge about the tourism industry and hotel business, and hone the skills necessary to work in the tourism field in the international tourism city of Kyoto.
Foreign Students Admissions Outline
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Tuition Fee
Successful Applicants for International Student Entrance Selection：Exemption from 50% of admission fee as well as 25% of tuition fee.
Applicable to those with a Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) score of 280 or above in the Japanese category (must include the Writing test). Or otherwise pass N1 level on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).：Exemption from 40％ of annual tuition fee
for the first year.
*In the case of 25% tuition fee reduction (FY 2024 results)
Social Welfare Major/Department of Psychology/Department of Career Development
Admission Fee (50% exemption)：￥125,000
Annual Tuition Fee (25% exemption)：￥727,500
Experimental Training Fee (annual)：￥0
Student Union Fee (annual fee, membership fee is included)：￥5,700
Scholarship Fee (annual fee, membership fee is included)：￥13,400
Total Initial Annual Student Contribution：￥871,600
National Registered Dietitian Training Course
Admission Fee (50% exemption)：￥125,000Annual Tuition Fee (25% exemption)：￥825,000
Experimental Training Fee (annual)：￥50,000
Student Union Fee (annual fee, membership fee is included)：￥5,700
Scholarship Fee (annual fee, membership fee is included)：￥13,400
Total Initial Annual Student Contribution：￥1,019,100
Health, Sports and Nutrition Course
Admission Fee (50% exemption)：￥125,000Annual Tuition Fee (25% exemption)：￥795,000
Experimental Training Fee (annual)：￥20,000
Student Union Fee (annual fee, membership fee is included)：￥5,700
Scholarship Fee (annual fee, membership fee is included)：￥13,400
Total Initial Annual Student Contribution：￥959,100
Department of Child Education
Admission Fee (50% exemption)：￥125,000Annual Tuition Fee (25% exemption)：￥735,000
Experimental Training Fee (annual)：￥0
Student Union Fee (annual fee, membership fee is included)：￥5,700
Scholarship Fee (annual fee, membership fee is included)：￥13,400
Total Initial Annual Student Contribution：￥879,100
School of Human Health
Admission Fee (50% exemption)：￥125,000Annual Tuition Fee (25% exemption)：￥802,500
Experimental Training Fee (annual)：￥0
Student Union Fee (annual fee, membership fee is included)：￥5,700
Scholarship Fee (annual fee, membership fee is included)：￥13,400
Total Initial Annual Student Contribution：￥946,600
Kyoto Koka Women's College Department of Contemporary Life Design
Admission Fee (50% exemption)：￥115,000Annual Tuition Fee (25% exemption)：￥742,500
Experimental Training Fee (annual)：￥0
Student Union Fee (annual fee, membership fee is included)：￥5,700
Scholarship Fee (annual fee, membership fee is included)：￥13,400
Total Initial Annual Student Contribution：￥876,600
*In the case of 25% tuition fee reduction (FY 2024 results)
Entrance Examination Fee
￥15,000
Scholarships
Koka offers the following scholarships to international students.
| Name of Scholarship | Scholarship for International Students with Superior Academic Achievements |
| Description | Awarded to international students with particularly outstanding character and academic performance in each academic year (those who have cleared the standard number of credits and have a high GPA). |
| Amount | 1st to 3rd rank: 400,000 yen, 4th rank and below: 200,000 yen (per year) |
| Eligibility | Within 30% of international students in each academic year |