Introduction to Kyoto City University of Arts

Overview

Established in 1880, university education started in 1950.

Type: Public university in Japan

Abbreviated as: "Kyoto University of Arts" (きょうとげいだい), "京藝大" (きょうげい)

Location: Located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan, the specific address is: 〒606-8502 1 Iwakura Hanaya-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto.

Number of students: About 1,200 (as of the latest data).

Educational philosophy

Kyoto City University of Arts takes "free creation and pursuit of excellence" as its educational philosophy, emphasizing that students should not only master solid professional knowledge, but also have innovative thinking and practical ability. The school is committed to cultivating artistic talents with high professionalism and innovation ability for society through education and research.

Disciplines and Departments

Department of Fine Arts:

Department of Fine Arts

Department of Design

Department of Crafts

Department of Comprehensive Arts

Department of Music:

Department of Music

Graduate School

Graduate School of Fine Arts:

Master's Course: Major in Fine Arts

Doctoral Course: Major in Fine Arts

Graduate School of Music:

Master's Course: Major in Music

Doctoral Course: Major in Music

Specialized Courses

Department of Fine Arts: covers multiple fields such as painting, sculpture, and printmaking, and cultivates professionals with artistic creation capabilities.

Department of Design: teaches graphic design, product design, space design, etc., and cultivates professionals with design creativity and practical capabilities.

Department of Crafts: teaches ceramics, metal crafts, textiles, etc., and cultivates professionals with craft creation and design capabilities.

Comprehensive Arts: teaches interdisciplinary art theory and practice, and cultivates professionals with comprehensive artistic creation capabilities.

Department of Music: teaches music theory, composition, performance, etc., and cultivates professionals with music creation and performance capabilities.

Teaching Facilities

Classrooms: equipped with advanced teaching equipment and multimedia facilities.

Studios: provide professional studios for students to create and practice.

Library: Rich in books, providing all kinds of professional books and journals.

Concert Hall: Equipped with professional audio equipment for music performances and teaching.

Gallery: Regularly hold student exhibitions to showcase students' creative achievements.

Campus Life

Student Clubs: The school has many student clubs, including art clubs, music clubs, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life.

Campus Activities: Regularly hold cultural festivals, art exhibitions, concerts and other activities to enhance students' teamwork and social skills.

Contact Information

Address: 〒606-8502 1 Iwakura Hanaya-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City

Tel: +81-75-751-5111

Fax: +81-75-751-5112

Email: info@kyokugei.ac.jp

Website: https://www.kyokugei.ac.jp/

Employment Support

Career Development Center: Provide students with employment guidance and internship opportunities to help them enter the workplace smoothly.

Corporate Cooperation: We have established cooperative relationships with many companies and institutions to provide students with internship and employment opportunities.

The latest data shows that the employment rate of graduates is over 85%.

Internationalization

International Exchange: The school actively promotes international exchanges and has established cooperative relationships with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with abundant overseas study opportunities.

Language Support: Provide Japanese and English support for international students to help them better adapt to study and life.

Featured Projects

Internship Projects: The school cooperates with many companies and institutions to provide students with abundant internship opportunities and help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical work.

Community Service: Encourage students to participate in community service activities to cultivate their sense of social responsibility and practical ability.