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Temple University, Japan Campus: Kyoto 

Study at Temple University, Japan Campus’s new satellite campus in Kyoto, established in Spring 2025.

Located just 2.5 hours from Tokyo by bullet train, Kyoto offers a unique opportunity to study in the cultural and ancient capital of Japan, while still offering the best of city life. Kyoto is a base for many high-technology industries, commerce, and tourism. Japan’s eighth largest city, Kyoto has been named the “Best Big City in the World” in recent years. It is a livable, affordable city known for its beautiful landscapes, stunning architecture, delicious food, and friendly people.   

About Temple Japan

Administration

TUJ is led by Dean Matthew Wilson, who has a long history of dedication to Temple, beginning with his own experience studying abroad at Temple Japan as a student in Temple's law school. He returned to TUJ in 2003 as the Law Program Director and later became TUJ’s general counsel and senior associate dean. Following several years as president of multiple American universities, Dean Wilson returned to lead TUJ in 2020.

Dean Wilson is supported by a team of faculty and staff, including the Office of Student Services and Engagement, who collaborates closely with Education Abroad & Overseas Campuses to create an enriching experience for all students.

Academics at TUJ

TUJ offers courses in a variety of academic disciplines across majors available at TUJ, including art, Asian studies, communication studies, computer science, economics, international affairs, international business studies, Japanese, political science, psychology and tourism, hospitality and event management, as well as GenEds and internships.

TUJ also offers a specialized architecture program (spring term in Kyoto).

Offerings vary by term and campus location. View more details about the Temple Japan-Tokyo and Temple Japan-Kyoto academic programs.

World Society GenEd Waiver: Temple students who successfully complete (with a C- or better) credit-bearing coursework worth at least three semester hours on this or any approved summer or semester study abroad program with a minimum stay abroad of 28-days will satisfy the World Society (GG) requirement.

Faculty & On-site Support

Temple Faculty

Temple Japan is proud to have a faculty committed to providing you with the best academic experience during your time in Tokyo. 

View program faculty.

On-site Support

When you study at Temple Japan, you'll have the support of the caring staff of the campus, including a dedicated Office of Student Services and Engagement team (OSSE), Counseling Services, Learning Center, Accessibility Services, Career Development, and more.

Health & Safety

Staying healthy and safe abroad requires good planning and strong support. Review our health and safety page for important steps to prepare to study abroad, and details about international travel medical insurance and assistance provided by Temple.  

Japan is a relatively safe destination with little crime. Quality medical care is available, but it's important to understand cultural differences, especially related to mental health matters in Japan. TUJ has a Counseling Office, which often operates with a waitlist, and teletherapy is available through our global assistance provider, but additional English-speaking mental health care may be limited. We will provide accepted students with more information and resources, and TUJ's counseling office provides information about bringing medications into Japan. We encourage you to speak with Education Abroad or our global assistance provider if you have any questions.

Contact

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Location, Housing, and Activities in Kyoto

Location & Facilities

The new TUJ campus is housed in a multi-building complex on the campus of Seibo Jogakuin (Seibo) school. Seibo’s campus in Kyoto is less than 1 kilometer from the famous Fushimi Inari shrine and is close to public transportation for easy access to nearby towns and the train to Tokyo. 

View the TUJ Kyoto photo galleries.

Housing

Students will be able to take advantage of TUJ-arranged housing, or can choose to find their own housing in Kyoto or nearby Osaka. 

Activities & Excursions

activities and excursions in Kyoto

Semester Program Overview

Expand the menu items below for more details about the program options in Kyoto. 

Academic Program

Language of Instruction

  • English, except for Japanese and other language courses.

Course Load

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

Course Offerings

Course offerings in Kyoto include Japanese language, Asian studies, GenEds, general electives, select upper-level major courses, and credit-bearing internships.

The Temple Japan Architecture Program is also offered in Kyoto. 

Learn more about the Academic Program in Kyoto.

    Program Dates

    Coming soon!

    Program Costs

     

    Program Deposit

    Students will pay a non-refundable program deposit of $400 within 2 weeks of acceptance to the program, or 2 weeks after the application deadline, whichever is earlier. This non-refundable deposit is credited to your program fees as a prepayment. 

    Tuition and Fees

    Temple students and non-Temple students are charged the non-matriculated student rate based on residency. For the 2024-25 academic year, PA residents are charged $9,432 and non-PA residents are charged $16,956 for a full-time courseload of 12-18 credits. *Non-Temple students: your program costs may vary depending on your home institution's billing model. Please check with your study abroad office about your school's billing policies.

    All students pay the Japan Program Fee, estimated at $375

    If you are placed in program-arranged housing, you also pay the Japan Housing Fees, estimated at $4200-4600.

    For complete details about billable costs and estimate for non-billable expenses, such as airfare, meals, and personal expenses, view the program cost sheet.

    View detailed program costs.

    Scholarships and Financial Aid

    Education Abroad offers competitive, need-based scholarships for this program. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.

    Summer Program Overview

    Expand the menu items below for more details about the program options in Kyoto. 

    Academic Program

    Language of Instruction

    • English, except for Japanese and other language courses.

    Course Load

    • 3-4 courses, 9-12 credit hours 

    Course Offerings

    Course offerings in Kyoto include Japanese language, Asian studies, GenEds, general electives, select upper-level major courses, and credit-bearing internships.  

    Learn more about the Academic Program in Kyoto.

      Program Dates

      Coming soon!

      Program Costs

      Program Deposit

      Students will pay a non-refundable program deposit of $400 within 2 weeks of acceptance to the program, or 2 weeks after the application deadline, whichever is earlier. This non-refundable deposit is credited to your program fees as a prepayment. 

      Tuition and Fees

      Temple students and non-Temple students are charged the non-matriculated per-credit rate based on residency. For the 2024-25 academic year, PA residents are charged $786 per credit and non-PA residents are charged $1,413 per credit. *Non-Temple students: your program costs may vary depending on your home institution's billing model. Please check with your study abroad office about your school's billing policies.

      All students pay the Japan Program Fee, estimated at $375

      If you are placed in program-arranged housing, the Japan Housing Fees are estimated at $4200-4600. 

      For complete details about billable costs and estimate for non-billable expenses, such as airfare, meals, and personal expenses, view the program cost sheet.

      View detailed program costs.

      Scholarships and Financial Aid

      Education Abroad offers competitive, need-based scholarships for this program. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.

      Eligibility Requirements

      Temple programs are open to qualified students matriculated at any U.S. or Canadian college or university.

      You are eligible to apply if you meet the following requirements.

      Are enrolled fulltime and will have completed 2 semesters before studying abroad
      • You are enrolled as a full-time matriculated student at the time of application as well as during the semester prior to studying abroad.
      • You will have completed at least two (2) semesters of college-level study by the program start.
      Are in good academic standing and meet minimum GPA requirement for the program

      You meet minimum cumulative GPA requirement from all colleges/universities attended. As of May 2025, the GPA requirement for most programs is 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Exceptions include:

      • Rome Internships: 3.0
      • Exchange Programs: 2.75
      • External Programs: varies, provider requirements may differ from Temple's

      You remain in good academic standing from the time of application until the start of your term abroad; students on academic warning are not eligible to participate.

      Have a valid passport

      You will need a passport, valid well beyond the length of your program, by the application deadline.

      View deadlines and validity requirements for your host country.

      Are in good disciplinary standing

      You must be in good disciplinary standing at the time of application and remain so through the start of your term abroad. Students who have been found responsible for a code of conduct violation and will not be in good disciplinary standing (including disciplinary probation) may submit a petition for review.

      Meet the minimum age requirement

      You are at least 18 years old at the time of application.

      For Temple Japan Semester in Kyoto, there are no additional eligibility requirements.

      Application Requirements

      The standard application requirements pertain to all students applying to Temple programs.

        Admissions Timeline

        • Admissions is rolling (early applications encouraged).
        • Once you submit your application, you should expect a decision within two (2) weeks.

        Temple Japan Information Sessions

        Attend a Temple Japan Information Session to learn more about this program. Register for in-person or virtual options using the links below.

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