TUJ-Kyoto’s offerings meet the needs of many different student populations, including first year and transfer students; students from TUJ’s Tokyo campus; and study abroad students from the United States and other countries.

To browse course offerings at TUJ-Kyoto, please see the Course Schedule Guide.

TUJ Kyoto courses encompass:

• General Education courses, including First Year Writing and Intellectual Heritage
• Courses in all of TUJ’s degree programs, from Art to Tourism
• Expanded courses offerings in International Business Studies, the first full undergraduate degree program that may be completed entirely from TUJ-Kyoto
• Honors courses
• Specialty courses offering exclusive educational opportunities to engage in the Kyoto community, in areas such as traditional artisan craftsmanship, business and marketing, event planning, and film production.

In-person and Online Courses

In addition to an ever-growing list of on-campus offerings, students in Kyoto will have access to online courses from Tokyo in all majors and General Education.

International Business Studies

Starting Fall 2025, new students who begin their studies at TUJ-Kyoto will be able to complete the entire degree in International Business Studies from Kyoto. As TUJ’s most popular major, this pathway presents an unprecedented opportunity for TUJ students in the Kansai region.

Temple University Honors Program

Students accepted into the Temple University Honors Program New Tab will be able to fulfill their Honors requirements at TUJ-Kyoto. Honors versions of General Education courses, including Honors First Year Writing and Honors Intellectual Heritage, will be offered exclusively at TUJ-Kyoto.

Exclusive Courses Only at TUJ-Kyoto

Every semester, TUJ-Kyoto offers courses that are only available in Kyoto. These courses are not taught at any other Temple University location. Ranging from “Global Leadership” to “Experiencing Kyoto” to “Kyoto Sketchbook,” these courses get students out of the classroom, exploring Kyoto’s landscapes, learning from world-class masters, and actively contributing to their communities. Keep an eye out for these “Special Topic” courses every semester.

SUMMER INTENSIVE JAPANESE PROGRAM

TUJ Kyoto offers an 8-week (May 25-July 17th, 2026) intensive Japanese learning program (total of 9 credit hours- considered full time in summer) with JPNS 1001 (817) Japanese Elements I (4 Cr), JPNS 1002 (817) Japanese Elements II (4 Cr), and lab hours CLA1010 (1 Cr). This program will prepare you to start the Japanese intermediate course in Fall 2026. This program is open to current TUJ Students, new TUJ Students, study abroad students and graduate students.
For the course description, please check the Undergraduate Bulletin at Japanese (JPNS) | Temple University Bulletin

For more information, please contact:

• Kazuyo Kubo: kazuyo.kubo@tuj.temple.edu
• Satoshi Toyosaki: satoshi.toyosaki@tuj.temple.edu