Kyoto Prefectural University (KPU) is a public university located in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1949. It is the second prefectural university in Japan after Tokyo Prefectural University. It was formed by the merger of Kyoto Prefectural Agricultural College and Kyoto Prefectural Women's College. Kyoto Prefectural University is a small institution of higher learning with a high reputation in the Kansai region of Japan, especially in the fields of literature, public policy and life and environment. The following is a detailed introduction to Kyoto Prefectural University:

Overview

Establishment time: 1949

Nature: Public university

Location: The main campus is located in Shimogamo, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, and the other campus is located in Seika, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City

Number of students: About 4,000 (including undergraduates and postgraduates)

Educational philosophy

Kyoto Prefectural University is committed to cultivating talents with international vision, innovation and social responsibility through high-quality education and research activities. The school emphasizes practicality and application, and encourages students to actively participate in social services and international cooperation projects.

Disciplines and Faculties

Kyoto Prefectural University has the following faculties and disciplines:

Faculty of Letters: Japanese and Chinese Language, European and American Language and Culture, History, and Japanese Food Culture

Faculty of Public Policy: Public Policy

Faculty of Life and Environment: Biological Environment, Applied Biology

Graduate School

Graduate School of Letters: Master's Course (Literature Major), Doctoral Course (Literature Major)

Graduate School of Public Policy: Master's Course (Public Policy Major)

Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences: Master's Course (Life and Environmental Sciences Major), Doctoral Course (Life and Environmental Sciences Major)

Features

History: Due to Kyoto's unique historical and cultural atmosphere, the history discipline is the signature major of Kyoto Prefectural University. The deviation value is about 68.0, and the difficulty of admission is relatively high.

Japanese Food Culture: Kyoto Prefectural University is the only university in Japan that has a Japanese food culture discipline. This discipline combines food science, cultural studies, and tourism management, and aims to cultivate professionals who can inherit and develop Japanese food culture.

Department of Public Policy: This department is committed to cultivating talents who can play a leading role in the public sector and social organizations. The course content covers policy analysis, administrative management, social welfare and other fields.

Department of Life and Environment: This department focuses on the intersection of environmental science and biological science, aiming to solve environmental problems and promote sustainable development.

Ranking

Kyoto Prefectural University enjoys a high reputation in many disciplines, especially in literature, public policy and life and environment. According to different ranking agencies, its national ranking varies, but it is generally at an upper-middle level.

Cost

Tuition: The tuition standards of Japanese public universities are relatively low, and the tuition fees for undergraduates are about 535,800 yen/year (for reference only, please refer to the latest official information for specific costs).

Other expenses: Including accommodation fees, living expenses, etc., which will vary according to personal circumstances.

Campus

Facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, etc., providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Accommodation: Provide a variety of dormitory types, including single rooms, double rooms, etc., suitable for students with different needs.

Contact information

Address: 1-1 Shimogamo Fukadori-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, 606-8502

Tel: +81-75-701-1111