The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI) Top-up Master Programs for Bachelors

The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI)

Top-up Master Programs for Bachelors

I. Advantages

1. Shorter study time: With the help of cross-credit recognition system, first 3 years of study in Shanghai plus another 2 years of study in Kyoto can lead to a bachelor degree of Zhongqiao University and a master degree of KCGI for participants who meet the graduation requirements. Master degrees by KCGI are recognized by Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.

2. No Japanese proficiency test requirements: Classes are given in Japanese by special educators.

3. Better job opportunities:All KCGI’s special educators have more than 5 years of experience in IT industry, and thus extensive connections in overseas IT enterprises particularly in Japan and China. Their recommendations will give students more job opportunities when the students look for jobs after graduation.

II. Partner Profile

Kyoto University of Information Technology (KCGI) is the first computer education institution in Japan. Founded in 1963 by the Astrophysics Research Group of Kyoto University Graduate School, its predecessor came into being at the beginning of the computer age. In 2004, GCGI became Japan’s first graduate school for IT professionals. The Institute has many well-known professors and double-qualified professors with excellent achievements in real work, as well as other excellent teaching resources from overseas. KCGI’s philosophy is the "development of applied information technology specialists with advanced practical skills and creativity to meet the needs of society, take charge of the times, and lead the next generation", thus attaching importance to the creativity of software programming. It offers good courses for training CIOs.

III. Fees

Programs fees: About RMB 140,000, mainly including fees for tuition, accommodation, Japanese courses, designated minor courses, and international programs service. Living expenses and international travel expenses shall be borne by students themselves.

Scholarships: KCGI offers inter-school scholarships or Japanese national scholarships.

Work-study programs: During their study in Japan, students can work during holidays or after school (no more than 28 hours per week), and the total income from such working is about RMB 100,000 per year.