History
Following the 63 years of tradition and achievement that began with Japan’s first computer education institution—Kyoto Computer Gakuin—KCGI continues to foster highly capable IT engineers who can respond to the needs of today’s industries.
Establishment of the FORTRAN Research Group. Computer programming workshops aimed at Kyoto University researchers were offered. Private school funded computer education began.
Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG) was established as a full-time educational institution.
Establishment of Japan’s first full-time specialized technical education program for information processing (the Information Processing Course and Information Science Course) aimed at high school graduates.
Under new law, KCG was approved for a post-secondary technology course as a specialized training college.
KCG’s Kamogawa Campus and Shirakawa Campus were approved.
Completion of the Mainframe Computer Center.
Launch of the world’s first student computer initiative. In anticipation of the personal computer (PC) era, KCG custom-ordered 3,000 Toshiba PCs and introduced a free computer loan program for all students. This initiative pioneered the computer industry’s shift toward downsizing.
The Kyoto Computer Gakuin Hyakumanben Campus was approved.
Kyoto Computer Gakuin Kyoto Ekimae Campus and Takano Campus were approved.
The founder of Kyoto Computer Gakuin, Professor Shigeo Hasegawa, passed away.
The Institute of Information Science was established with Professor Sueo Ueno—a world-renowned authority on remote sensing and Professor Emeritus at Kyoto University—appointed as its director.
A commemorative ceremony and alumni gathering were held at the Kyoto International Conference Center to celebrate KCG’s 25th anniversary.
Launch of the International Development of Computer Education (IDCE) project to promote computer education abroad.
In response to globalization, Kyoto Computer Gakuin opened its Boston campus in the United States, becoming the first Japanese IT education institution to do so.
Professor Robert B. Kushner of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) was invited to KCG. Subsequently, ties were strengthened with prominent U.S. universities, including RIT and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Launched computer education activities (IDCE) for developing countries at the request of governments in various countries.
The inaugural issue of Accumu, an alumni association magazine edited by KCG alumni, was published.
Establishment of the KCG Kyoto Ekimae Campus.
A commemorative ceremony and alumni gathering were held to celebrate KCG’s 30th anniversary.
Established a new four-year Department of Information Engineering to provide specialized university-level education.
Established the Information Engineering Research Institute, appointing Dr. Hiroshi Hagiwara—an authority on information technology and Professor Emeritus at Kyoto University—as its director.
Launched the RIT Summer Workshop, a short-term summer study abroad program.
Established a sister-school partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).
Entered into an educational partnership with Xi'an International Studies University in China.
Established the RIT Graduate School Master’s Degree Study Abroad Course within the International Information Technology Program based on a joint graduate education project with the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). By swiftly introducing and IT curriculum ahead of other Japanese educational institutions, KCG became the very first specialized training college in Japan to offer graduate-level education.
A ceremony and special events to commemorate the 35 anniversary of the foundation were held.
An educational alliance was established with Capital Normal University of China.
The Japan-China joint venture program with Tianjin University of Science and Technology were established.
KCG New York office opened in World Trade Center (WTC).
The Kyoto Japanese Language Training Center (KJLTC) was established.
KCG's New York office was affected by the 9.11. terrorist attack in the U.S.
European Japanese Language Education Support Program started.
The Institute of Information Science and the Institute of Information Engineering were integrated to establish the Institute of Information Science.
Department of Informatics (four-year full-time system) was established.
Based on the credit transfer agreement with RIT, the RIT Study Course in the Department of Media Engineering and the RIT Study Course in the Department of Information Processing were newly established to enable the incorporation of RIT into the CS and IT departments.
The office of the Kyoto Prefectural Information Industry Association was established within Kyoto Computer Gakuin Kyoto Ekimae Campus.
Educational tie-up with Beijing Second Foreign Language Institute was agreed upon.
KCG Beijing office opened in China National Library.
Establishment of The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics was declared
The ceremony to commemorate 40 years of foundation and Alumni Festival was held at Kyoto International Conference Center.
Educational alliance with Dalian University of Foreign Studies in China was agreed upon.
Educational alliance with the Mongolian Business University was agreed upon.
“The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics" received the first approval in Japan from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as a professional graduate school for IT specialists. Department of Web Business Technology, Graduate School of Applied Information Technology was established.
The opening ceremony of The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics was held.
KCG New York office moved to Rockefeller Center Building.
AIS (Association for Information Systems) Japan Branch (NAIS) Office was established within The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics .
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics and Korea University Graduate School of Information Protection form an academic exchange partnership.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics Kyoto Ekimae Satellite/Kyoto Computer Gakuin Kyoto Ekimae Campus New Building was completed.
The business exchange agreement with Korea Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) was made.
A friendly partnership with the Ostrava Institute of Technology in the Czech Republic was established.
Established a joint venture department between Japan and China with Fujian Normal University.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics has concluded Academic Exchange Agreements with Ostrava University of Technology, Czech Republic; Tianjin University of Science and Technology, China; Dalian University of Foreign Studies; Fujian Normal University; and National Jeju University, Korea.
Yasuko Hasegawa, dean of Kyoto Computer Gakuin, was awarded the "Special Award for International Cooperation" by the ITU Association of Japan for her achievements in overseas computer education support activities.
Selected for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Cyber Campus Development Project (Construction of Japan-Korea Cyber Campus).
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics made an exchange agreement with Xi'an Institute of Foreign Affairs in China and China National Maritime University.
Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics holds a Japanese IT company information session on Jeju Island, South Korea.
Academic education exchange agreement concluded with Pardubice University of the Czech Republic (via remote system which was the first of its kind in the world).
The ceremony to commemorate the 45 anniversary of the establishment of Kyoto Computer Gakuin and the fifth anniversary of the establishment of The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics , and a commemorative alumni meeting were held.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics and Jeju Institute of Knowledge Industry signed a partnership agreement.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics and Dalian Ocean University, Dalian University of Science and Technology, China signed an agreement on a joint education program.
The KCG Museum was certified as the first "Satellite Computer Museum" by the Information Processing Society of Japan. The Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co., Ltd. (Now Toshiba Corporation) TOSBAC -3400 and Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. OKITAC -4300 C systems owned by the KCG Group were certified as "information processing technology heritage" by the society.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics and Communication signed an agreement on joint educational projects with Jeju National University of Industry and Information Technology and Jeju Chensung Girls' High School.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics and National Jeju University of Korea concluded an agreement to operate a dual degree program.
Professor Suekawa Ken passed away.
Established a joint venture department between Japan and China with Beijing Post University Century Academy and Suzhou Industrial Park Service Encapsulation Vocational Academy.
The NEC (NEC) NEAC -2206 in the possession of the KCG Group is certified as an "information processing technology heritage" by the Information Processing Society of Japan.
Professor Yasuko Hasegawa, dean of the Kyoto Computer Gakuin, was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the society for her contribution to the preservation and exhibition of precious past computers.
The second president, Dr. Toshiharu Hasegawa, passed away.
The NEAC System 100 (NEC) NEC in the possession of the KCG Group is certified as an "information processing technology heritage" by the Information Processing Society of Japan.
The College of Graduate Studies for Informatics Sapporo Satellite Campus was established in Sapporo City, Hokkaido.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics Tokyo Satellite Campus was established in Minato-ku, Tokyo.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics has been tentatively selected as an operator of Top-Level Geographic Domain ". Kyoto".
Started joint education program with Tokai Vocational Technology Academy in Shanghai, China.
MZ -80 K of Sharp Corporation owned by KCG Group is certified as "information processing technology heritage" by the Information Processing Society of Japan.
Ceremonies and celebrations were held at the Kyoto International Conference Center to commemorate the 50 anniversary of the establishment of Kyoto Computer Gakuin and the 10 anniversary of the establishment of The Kyoto Graduate School of Informatics.
The Kyoto Computer Gakuin Automobile School joined the KCG group.
Kyoto Manga Anime Society Established.
Established a joint venture department between Japan and China with Wuxi Institute of Technology.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics and Shanghai Jian Qiao University started a joint education program.
The first dean of The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics, Dr. Hiroshi Hagiwara passed away.
The school held the funeral and memorial ceremony for Dr. Hiroshi Hagiwara.
Five departments of Kyoto Computer Gakuin were certified as "professional practical courses" by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics "Cyber Kyoto Institute" is accredited by Kyoto Prefecture as the first KICK research project.
KCG Group's 50-year anniversary concert "MU ΣA" was held. Commemorative CD released.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics and Kyoto Prefecture concluded a comprehensive agreement on cooperation.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics and Sichuan Institute of International Education started a joint education program. Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) PDP8/I owned by KCG Group is certified as "information processing technology heritage" by the Information Processing Society of Japan.
Geographical name Top-level domain ". Kyoto" started operation.
The Cyber Kyoto Institute of The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics opened in "Keihanna Open Innovation Center" (KICK).
An industry-university collaboration agreement was concluded with Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.
MZ -80 K of Sharp Corporation owned by KCG Group and PC -8001 of NEC Corporation (NEC) are certified as "future technology heritage" by the National Science Museum.
General registration of ". Kyoto" started.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics and Zhejiang Communication Institute started a joint education program.
Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co., Ltd. (Now Toshiba Corporation) TOSBAC -1100 D owned by the KCG Group is certified as an "information processing technology heritage" by the Information Processing Society of Japan.
The Japan Society for Applied Information Science (NAIS) was established by The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics.
The total capacity has increased to 450.
Next-Generation Industrial Course was newly established.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics and Kyoto Prefectural Police concluded an agreement on human resource development to deal with cyber threats.
Professor Teiichiro Yoneda, advisor of Kyoto Computer Gakuin, passed away.
The Japan Federation of IT Associations was established, and Professor Wataru Hasegawa, president of the KCG Group, became its representative director and vice chairman.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics was certified as an HTML5 academic school by the non-profit organization LPI-Japan.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics and Kyoto Computer Gakuin jointly establish the “Future Environment Lab” with Nihon Unisys, Ltd.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics and Shanghai University of Applied Technology started a joint education program.
The total number of students for The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics was increased to 480.
A new media collaboration course has been established.
The Kyoto College for Graduate Studies for Informatics and Kyoto Computer Gakuin had an agreement on collaborative research on ERP with Gravis Architects Corporation.
A Ceremony to commemorate 55th anniversary of the foundation for the Kyoto Computer Gakuin and 15 years anniversary of foundation for the Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics, and a commemorative alumni meeting were held.
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics and Wentian College of Hohai University started a joint educational program.
Curriculum renewal took place.
The total number of students for The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics was increased to 600.
The total number of students for The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics was increased to 840.
Opened KCG Vietnam Hanoi office.
Concluded an educational tie-up with Vietnam National University of Engineering and Technology (VNU-UET) and FPT University.
Concluded an educational tie-up with the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
The total capacity has increased to 1080 people.
COVID-19 relief supplies were provided to affiliated schools.
With the cooperation of Jiangsu Ocean University and Luzhou vocational and technical college, the joint education program was launched.
Concluded an academic exchange agreement with Guilin University of Science and Technology, China.
Started joint education program with Vietnam National University of Hue (HU), National University of Danang (UD), and Hanoi National University of Humanities and Social Sciences (VNU-USSH).
Enrollment capacity increased to 1,200 students.
Donated computers to the Republic of Sierra Leone.
Establishment of the new Hyakumanben Main Campus for The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics.
Signed a joint education program with Jilin Business and Technology College, and the Chongqing Vocational College of Light Industry in China.
Began a join education program with Hengshui Taocheng Middle School.
Established an academic exchange agreement with Tribhuvan University in Nepal.
Established an academic exchange agreement with Phenikaa University and CMC University in Vietnam.
Began a join education program with Thang Long University in Vietnam.
Commemorative ceremony and celebration of the 60th anniversary of Kyoto Computer Gakuin and 20th anniversary of The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics.
Japan’s first School on Internet Governance (SIG) was held in conjunction with IGF 2023 (Internet Governance Forum) hosted by the United Nations.
Began a joint education program with Liming Vocational University, Shenyang Institute of Technology, East China Jaiotong University, and Zhejiang College of Security Technology in China.
Signed an exchange agreement with CMC, a major ICT company in Vietnam.
Enrollment capacity increased to 1,580 students.
Professor Shinji Tomita, fourth president of KCGI, passed away.
Professor Toshihide Ibaraki, third president of KCGI, was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon.
The international conference APOLO 2024 (Advancement of POLarimetric Observations) was held on campus.
Signed an agreement with Tribhuvan University in Nepal.
A memorandum of understanding was signed with the Uzbekistan Ministry of Digital Technologies.
Established an academic agreement on multilingual education with Jeju National University in South Korea.
Corporate name was changed to The University of Informatics (学校法人 情報大学).
Established a joint education program with Dalian Art College in China.
Inter-university exchange agreement signed with Canadian University of Bangladesh (CUB).
Inter-university exchange agreement signed with Modan Nepal College, Tribhuvan University.
Inter-university exchange agreement signed with the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka.
Collaboration agreement signed with the Kyoto University Field Science Education and Research Center.
Enrollment capacity increased to 1,880 students.
Enrollment capacity increased to 2,000 students.
Athens Satellite established in Greece as the KCGI European base.
kcg.edu Educational Network
The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics will form a close network with other educational institutions of the KCG Group, and will aim to realize the world's highest level of IT education as a global-sized educational institution and a leader in IT education, while cooperating with foreign governments and universities.
Kyoto
Computer Gakuin
Founded in 1963 as Japan’s first computer education institution, it boasts a tradition and track record spanning more than 60 years, and its more than 50,000 graduates form the largest professional network in Japan’s information technology industry.
Rochest
er Institute of Technology
An engineering university founded in 1829, RIT is famous for the early establishment of IT departments in the United States (1991).One of the top-ranked institutes in the U.S. in the fields of computer graphics, games, and IT.It became a sister school of Kyoto Computer Gakuin in 1996.
Kyoto C
omputer Gakuin Au
tomobile school
The Kyoto Computer Gakuin Automobile School fosters automotive mechanics with advanced techniques and knowledge in IT and networking applicable to next-generation automotive technologies.
Kyoto Ja
panese Language Training Center
The center, a Japanese language educational facility, is designated as a Japanese language education institution by the Minister of Justice and as a preparatory course by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
KCG New York Office
Established in 2000 at the World Trade Center (WTC) in NY as a base for overseas business conducted by the KCG Group.Although it was affected by the simultaneous terrorist attacks in the United States, the office is now located in the Rockefeller Center Building and activities are being resumed.
KCG Beijing Office
KCG Dalian Office
KCG Shanghai Office
Established KCG Beijing Office in the National Library of Beijing in 2002 as a base for exchanges with various Chinese universities with whom our relationships have expanded and deepened.In addition, we opened the KCG Dalian office in 2008 and the Shanghai office in 2018, and are developing activities such as IT education support for Chinese universities.