Language of Instruction

• English, except for Japanese and other language courses.

Course Load

• Semester: 4-5 courses, 12-18 credit hours 
• Summer: 3-4 courses, 9-12 credit hours 
• Non-Temple students: verify the minimum number of credit hours required by your home institutions

Academic Areas

Course offerings will include Japanese language, Asian studies, GenEds, general electives and select upper-level major courses.  

• Courses will be held Monday through Thursday (no classes held Fridays), with weekly cultural excursions taking place in Kyoto and Kansai. 

• With permission from your home institution, you can take one TUJ online course in addition to at least 9 in-person credits during the semester and at least at least 6 in-person credits during the summer. 

Sample semester academic plan for study abroad students 

• Japanese 2000: Practical Japanese for Study Abroad Students 

• Asian Studies 2000: History and Culture of Kyoto 

• Additional Japanese Culture course or degree requirement 

• Gen Ed or elective 

• Online TUJ course or elective 

Course Offerings 

View all courses at TUJ-Kyoto.

You can also search for courses at temple.edu/courses.

• Select your term of interest and click "Continue."
• Enter your search criteria: in the "Campus" field, enter "Japan Kyoto Campus" and click search.
• To find online courses at TUJ in Tokyo, select “Japan” for the "Campus" field and “online” instructional method.

Internships 

Find out how you can complete for-credit internships at Temple Japan-Kyoto.

Architecture

The Temple Japan Architecture Program is now offered in Kyoto. Architecture students will complement their required courses with a selection of additional courses offered at TUJ-Kyoto.