The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI)

Philosophy of Establishment

To foster applied information technology specialists with advanced practical abilities and creativity to respond to the needs of society, take charge of the times, and lead the next generation.

In order to foster "highly skilled professionals in the IT field"

In light of recent advances in science and technology, remarkable technological innovations, and rapid socioeconomic changes—including diversification, increasing complexity, sophistication, globalization, and the advent of the AI era—there is a growing expectation for the development of highly specialized IT professionals who can thrive both domestically and internationally.

However, no university or graduate school has been able to meet the challenge of fostering advanced IT professionals in technical education in the IT fields over and above information and management specializations.

In response to such a challenge, The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics was established as Japan's first and only graduate school specializing in IT in April 2004.

For 63 years, our university has carried on the tradition and legacy of the “Kyoto Computer College,” Japan’s first institution for computer education, which has trained information processing engineers to meet the needs of the industry.In addition, based on the global educational network with the Rochester Institute of Technology and other overseas universities, KCGI incorporates the world's latest IT education curriculum. KCGI includes management and business education and aims to train highly skilled professionals in the IT field, fostering top leaders in IT application fields such as CIOs (Chief Information Officers) in a way that conventional graduate schools of research have not been able to.

*The name of The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics is abbreviated as "KCGI".

Message from the President: A Message from Yoichi Terashita, President of The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics
For establishment We received words of encouragement from home and abroad at the time of opening the school.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics - Facts
Foundational Philosophy and Purpose of Establishment: To cultivate applied information technology professionals with advanced practical skills and creativity who can meet the needs of society, take on the challenges of the present era, and lead the next generation.
Mission and Purpose of the University
Education Goals and Three Policies
Message from the President: A Message from Wataru Hasegawa, President, Chairman of the Board, and Professor at The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics, Kyoto Computer Gakuin Automobile School, and Kyoto Computer Gakuin Automobile School
Message from the President: A Message from Yoichi Terashita, President of The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics
On Establishment At the time of opening the school, we received many words of encouragement from home and abroad towards KCGI's mission to provide a new kind of IT education.
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History
What is a Professional Graduate School? About the professional graduate school system
Educational Environment and Support System The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics supports a safe, comfortable and fulfilling student life, and provides an environment where students can concentrate on their studies.
Institutional Certification In accordance with Article 109, Paragraph 2 of Japan's School Education Law, KCGI as achieved status as a higher education research institution (institutional evaluation) by the Japan Institution for Higher Education Evaluation (JIHEE). 
Sectoral Certification Based on Article 109, Paragraph 3 of the School Education Law, we received accreditation from the Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (JABEE) based our professional graduate school's curricula, faculty organization, and educational activities (evaluation by field). 
Internal Inspection/Evaluation This is the result of KCGI's internal evaluation study, conducted based on the "Rules for Internatal Evaluation and Inspection" of the university.
Efforts to prevent fraudulent activities in research activities and proper use of public research funds The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics is working to prevent fraudulent activities in research activities.Public research funds are strictly managed and used properly.
Disclosure of information The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics publishes educational information based on "School Education Law Enforcement Regulations Article 172-2".
KCG Group The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics aims to realize the world's highest level of IT education by forming a close network with other educational institutions of the KCG Group and by coordinating with overseas governments and universities. 
Education network expanding overseas Since its opening in April 2004, the Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics has been actively promoting cooperation with overseas governments and educational institutions with the aim of becoming a global educational institution.
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