Operating on a flexible 4-day class schedule (Monday-Thursday), our Kyoto offerings will target several different student populations seeking to study in Kyoto for a semester or two including: (i) first year and transfer students; (ii) students from our Tokyo campus; and (iii) study abroad students from the United States and other countries. Of note, students in Kyoto can concurrently take advantage of nearly 100 online courses offered through our Tokyo campus each semester.

For first year and transfer students, you can take advantage of first year writing, math, Japanese, Intellectual Heritage, and General Education courses at TUJ KYOTO. For students interested in a short-term study away experience, TUJ anticipates offering courses that focus on Japan, Asian studies, Japanese, tourism and hospitality, and General Education.

No Fridays

To enable students at TUJ KYOTO time to explore, no classes will be scheduled on Friday.  Our class schedule will generally focus center on a Monday-Wednesday and Tuesday-Thursday schedule.

Experiential Opportunities

With the Monday through Thursday schedule, some courses at TUJ KYOTO may feature experiential educational experiences on some Fridays and weekends to enhance what you’re learned in the classroom. Learn the long continuous History and Culture of Kyoto by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage sites, dating back to 794 C.E. Apply the theories of The Art of Sacred Space to Kyoto’s 2000+ Buddhist and Shinto shrines. Use what you’ve learned in Practical Japanese to tell a local about your hometown and family.

In-person and Online Courses

While studying away at TUJ KYOTO for a semester or two, students will have access to over 30 in-person courses in Kyoto involving a variety of subjects and disciplines that can satisfy General Education and major requirements. Electives are offered too. Below are some examples of the in-person courses that we may offer. More courses may be added based on demand. 

Also, students at TUJ KYOTO will have access to 100 online courses from Tokyo in all majors including International Business Studies, Computer Information Science, Economics, Environmental Studies, esports, Psychology, Tourism & Hospitality Management, and more.

Exclusive Courses Only at TUJ-Kyoto

ARCH 3233    Architecture Design Studio in Japan
ARCH 3242    Urban Seminar in Japan
ARTU 2001    Special Topics: Kyoto Sketchbook
ASST/POLS 2000    Special Topics: Japan’s National Security Policy for Asia - a Survey
ASST 2030    Special Topics: Experiencing Kyoto’s History and Culture
CLA 2030    Special Topics: Roleplaying, Manga, Immersive Worlds
NMIC 4002    Neighborhood Narratives
SOC 2565    Race, Science, Health, and Medicine

General Education

ASST/PHIL 0811    Asian Behavior and Thought (GB)
ASST 0871    Arts in Cultural Context (GA)
ENG 0701    Intro to Academic Discourse
ENG 0802    Analytical Reading and Writing (GW)
ENG 0812    Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL (GW)
HIST 0834    Representing Race (GD)
IH 0851    Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life (GY)
IH 0852    Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good (GZ)
POLS 0866    World Affairs (GG)
SOC 0845    Deadly Contagions: Past, Presents, and Future Pandemics (GB)

Additional Kyoto In-Person Courses

ANTH/ASST 2373    Japanese Culture
ASST 2196    Writing in the City (WI)
ASST 2511    Introduction to Asian Business
ASST/HIST 4624    Modern Japan: Empire, War, Society (WI)
CLA 2030    Special Topics in Liberal Arts III: Technology in International Business
CSI 3701    Intercultural Communication 
JIBS 3501    Global Marketing
JPNS 1001    Japanese Elements I
JPNS 1002    Japanese Elements II
JPNS 2000    Special Topic: Practical Japanese for Study Abroad Students