Kyoto Women’s University

Kyoto Women’s University was founded in 1949 and is located in Kyoto, Japan.

Students at Kyoto Women’s University can study a wide range of courses, across the five main faculties: contemporary society, home economics, human development and education, law and letters.

The faculty of letters offers students the chance to explore Japan’s rich culture through language and the study of people through various courses in the department of Japanese language and literature. Students can also explore British and American literature through English studies. Other departments in the faculty of letters include history, education, child studies and psychology.

There are two departments in the home economics faculty; food and nutrition, and apparel and space design. Through courses in food and nutrition, students acquire specialised knowledge about food and health, and have the opportunity to earn certifications as a nutritionist, certified dietician, food hygiene supervisor, as well as teaching credentials.

There are three majors in the faculty of contemporary society: modern sociology, international society, and information systems. The department aims to teach students the challenges that contemporary society faces and how to find solutions.

The faculty of law aims to provide women with legal problem-solving skills, and Kyoto Women’s University is Japan’s first and only women’s university to establish a law department.

Kyoto is known as the cultural centre of Japan with over 2,000 religious sites, over 1,500 Buddhist temples, many palaces, shrines and gardens.Some 17 of Kyoto’s locations have been given UNESCO World Heritage status.

With over 40 higher education institutions, Kyoto is one of Japan’s academic centres.

Students at Kyoto Women’s University have lots to enjoy in the city, including many of the city’s traditional festivals, such as Aoi Matsuri in May, Gion Matsuri in July, and the Bon Festival or fire festival in August.