Kyoto College

Business Overview

As part of our lifelong learning, we have been offering “City College” courses to the general public since 1997 in cooperation with Kyoto City. In 2007, the name was changed to “Miyako College,” and as a lifelong learning project that responds to the increasingly sophisticated and diversified learning needs of working adults, approximately 30 universities and junior colleges offer distinctive courses and public courses.

kyoto-city_logoKyoto City Collaborative Project

Course Classification

  1. University lectures : Take university classes with students *There are courses that can be credited.
  2. Liberal Arts Lectures : A variety of public lectures on history, culture, art, language, health, social issues, etc.
  3. Civic Liberal Arts Course “Kyoto Skills Training Course” : A unique course that allows you to learn more about Kyoto
  4. Civic Liberal Arts Course “Liberal Arts Development Course” : Kyoto College’s unique course to improve the cultural and regional skills of citizens
  5. Recurrent Education Program : Courses designed for the working generation to improve skills and broaden horizons

Course Themes

The courses offered at Miyako College are broadly classified into 13 themes (A~L/R) in the table below, so you can search for courses based on the theme you are interested in. Depending on the content of the course, there are many topics that cross, so be sure to refer to the syllabus of each course before selecting a course.

The syllabus for each subject can be found at this link.

Recruitment Guide/Digital Book

You can request and check the 2026 Kyoto College Student Recruitment Guide from the following.
For more information on the courses offered and the procedures required to apply, please check the application guide.

  1. Request via the claim form
    Please fill out the form below and submit it.
    We will send it to the address you entered at any time in early March.
    Request deadline: Mar 11 (Wed) 17:00

    Click here for the request email form.
  2. Get it at the distribution point
    Campus Plaza Kyoto, Kyoto City Hall, ward offices, branch offices (excluding branch offices), libraries in Kyoto City, etc.
  3. Check on a computer, smartphone, or tablet
    Click here for the digital book 

How to apply for the 2026 academic year

Please follow the instructions in the 2026 “Kyoto College Recruitment Guide” and apply online after February 28, 2026 (Saturday).

[Unit Compatibility/Kyoto College Portal Site]
Click here for the WEB application
(Available on computers, smartphones, and tablets)

Notes>
We have changed the web application system from the 2024 application. Please note.
Please refer to this manual when applying.
1. *The WEB application is a simple specification that only requires selecting the course name on the screen. Please take advantage of it.
2. *If it is difficult to use the web, you can also apply by mail or bring.

First semester application

□ WEB: February 28, 2026 (Sat) ~ March 13, 2026 (Fri) 23:59

If there are documents that need to be mailed, they must arrive by March 13 (Friday).

□ Mailing: February 28, 2026 (Sat) ~ March 13, 2026 (Fri)

〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto
To the University Consortium Kyoto

□ Bringing: March 12 (Thu) and 13 (Fri), 2026 10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto 1st floor

Late Application

Scheduled to be posted on the website of the University Consortium Kyoto on Saturday, July 11, 2026

□ WEB: August 4, 2026 (Tue) ~ 18 (Tue) 23:59

If there are documents required by mail, they must arrive by Tuesday, August 18.

□ Mail: August 4, 2026 (Tue) ~ August 18, 2026 (Tue)

〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto
To the University Consortium Kyoto

□ Bring in: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) 10:00~16:00

Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto 1st floor

Common Library Browsing System

Kyoto College students can use some of the libraries of member universities and junior colleges of the University Consortium Kyoto. When using the libraries of each university or junior college, please present your Kyoto College membership card and check the “Common Library Browsing System” below before using it. * Please use a temporary membership card instead until you receive your Kyoto College membership card.

Common Library Browsing System [Click here for details]

Inquiries

For more information on the content of the courses offered, please contact the person in charge at the university where the course is offered.

University Consortium Kyoto Kyoto College
TEL 075-353-9140 FAX 075-353-9121
MAIL: miyakare ■ consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @ and send)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Inquiries reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

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