Department of Global Studies | Faculty of Global Engagement | Academic Programs for International Students

Experiential learning and collaboration with Kyoto's local communities

To make the world a better place, the program aims to foster self-motivated students who will continue learning throughout their life and be a "Changemaker" in society. Focusing on global engagement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, students will learn both classroom theories and real-world practices. In the experiential learning opportunities such as the Model United Nations and community engagement, students will gain practical experience that unites Kyoto, Japan and the world. With 17 World Heritage Sites, global corporations and startup ventures, Kyoto is the perfect place to study.

Gain specialized knowledge in English with classmates and faculty members from all over the world

Around 30 percent of the students in this program are international students. Students from diverse backgrounds will work together with Japanese students on group projects, actively engage in debates, and study global management, economics, digital literacy, sustainable development, and environmental policies in English. Every student will be equipped with knowledge for them to be successful in the global scene. This program is taught by faculty members with various backgrounds including not only Japan but also Europe, North and South Americas, and Asian countries. Their professional experiences range from working in the forefront of international organizations and major companies, taking part in nuclear disarmament negotiations, to launching a world-famous presentation event in Kyoto.

Curriculum * Only selected subjects are shown in the table below.

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Specialized Subjects

Core Subjects

Understand the founding spirit of KUFS, "PAX MUNDI PER LINGUAS: World Peace through Languages" and have the basic attitude required to study in this department; and aim for unity of theory and practice through related community engagement.

International Cooperation Course Subjects

Comprehensively cultivate a broad base of knowledge regarding world peace and order, as well as demonstrate the practical ability necessary to contribute towards solving global problems common to humanity as part of a singular academic framework.

Global Business Course Subjects

Comprehensively cultivate the practical ability necessary to contribute to the international community as part of a singular academic framework through the knowledge of "abundance", which is the universal value based goal of economic and social development of humanity, as well as through business.

Common Course Subjects

Deeply research the areas that motivated the students in their selection of courses, as well as their areas of interest, though specialized subjects related to both the International Cooperation and Global Business courses.

English Language Seminar Subjects

Study specialized subjects in English and cultivate English skills necessary to practice "Community Engagement" abroad.

Japanese Language Seminar Subjects

Enhance the individual Japanese skill levels of students, according to their respective ability to work with the Japanese knowledge.

Foreign Language Subjects

English Reinforcement Subjects

Improve the practical English ability of students, and make it possible for students to achieve positive results, even when taking high level English qualification exams.

Second Foreign Language Subjects

Students will learn about another foreign language in addition to English in order to improve their skills in that language, deepening their specialized understanding of the language.

Third Foreign Language Subjects

Students will broaden their understanding of and insight into language, through learning a language aside from their second language.

Liberal Arts Subjects

In addition to pursuing practical liberal arts education, students acquire broad knowledge and fair and accurate judgement skills that can the broadly apply as international people.

Japanology Institute Subjects

Foreign students and students whose native language is Japanese learn together in English about Japan's unique society and social systems, culture, values and so forth, enhancing their capacity to understand and communicate about Japan.

After Graduation

Students can expect a broad range of careers that require global skills and mindsets. Most students who have improved their business skills (such as business administration, economics, and organization theory) will be looking to fill positions in global enterprises in a variety of fields.
Students who have studied subjects such as international relations, international cooperation will likely seek positions in government and public sectors or NPOs / NGOs, or some will continue on to graduate school and aim for careers in international institutions. Many students will pursue working internationally.

Place of Employment / School

Accenture Japan Ltd
IKEA Japan
CHANEL
General Incorporated Association - Shiga YMCA
Seikow Chemical Engineering & Machinery., Ltd.
SEIHA NETWORK Co., Ltd
FUJI SPRINGS Co., Inc.
Francfranc Corporation
Mynavi works
Osaka Prefectural Police

Graduate School, Sophia University
Graduate School, Hiroshima University
Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University
University of Sussex MA

Professors

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Professor

Atsuhito KUROZUMI

E-mail: a_kurozumi(at)kufs.ac.jp

Energy Economics, Climate Change Issues, CSR
David TAYLOR

E-mail: d_taylor(at)kufs.ac.jp

Marketing and Leadership
Gustavo TANAKA

E-mail: g_tanaka(at)kufs.ac.jp

Accounting - Business, Management
Jane SINGER

E-mail: j_singer(at)kufs.ac.jp

Human Mobility, Environmental Studies
Jay KLAPHAKE

E-mail: j_klaphake(at)kufs.ac.jp

Law and Negotiation
Kevin RAMSDEN

E-mail: k_ramsden(at)kufs.ac.jp

International Education
Toshitaka TAKEUCHI

E-mail: t_takeuchi(at)kufs.ac.jp

International Relations, Security Studies, Game Theory

Associate Professor

Aaron CAMPBELL

E-mail: a_campbell(at)kufs.ac.jp

TEFL, E-Learning
Takaaki MIYAGUCHI

E-mail: t_miyaguchi(at)kufs.ac.jp

International Development Cooperation Studies, Environmental Policy Studies

Department of Global Studies * It is possible to graduate solely thorough courses conducted in English.

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