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 billing form
    Please fill out and submit the form below.

    We will send your information to the address you provided after Saturday, July 11.
    Billing deadline: By Thursday, August 13, 13:00

    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 

Regarding the Second Half Application for Fiscal Year 2026

Applications for the second semester of 2026 for the Kyoto City and University Consortium Kyoto’s lifelong learning initiative, ‘Kyo College,’ are now being accepted.
Please check the “Second Semester Admission Subjects” and the “2026 Kyoto College Student Second Semester Admission Guide” below before completing the application process.

2026 Academic Year Kyo College Second Semester Course List

2026 Academic Year Kyo College Student Admission Guide

Please apply online on or after Tuesday, August 4, 2026, following the instructions in the 2026 ‘Kyo College Application Guide.’Available on computers, smartphones, and tablets.

[Credit Transfer: Kyo College Portal Site]
Online application is available here
* If it is difficult to apply online, you can also apply by mail or in person

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

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

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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