Top 10 Reasons to Consider KIU

1) Be International

KIU offers an international education that blends the best of Western thought, grounded in Judeo-Christian principles, with a rich appreciation for Japan to prepare both Japanese and internationals to study, live and work productively inside and outside Japan.   

2) Stay Connected

The small university setting allows KIU students to build strong, individualized relationships with their classmates, faculty and administrators.  The relationships started at KIU endure well beyond graduation as students grow in their careers and lives.     

3) Remain Motivated

Professors are experts in their fields.  The professors “real world” expertise make classes more interesting and relevant; likewise, professors are easily accessible and students tend to prefer this type of learning environment and stay motivated.

4) Think Deeply / Communicate Effectively

In the classroom, discussions are lively and challenge students to communicate effectively as individuals as well as make small group, team presentations.  KIU students develop critical thinking and communication skills and do not simply recite facts.  

5) Serve Others

Outside the classroom, many faculty members are engaged in useful work and life changing research.  Faculty initiatives, such as Restore International (to eliminate human trafficking), Human Factor Institute (to support developing countries) and Creation Research Japan (to further Biblical studies), provide students with positive role models that nurture a service mind-set while encouraging students to think more deeply about their life’s work.

6) Develop Vision

A KIU education is forward looking and challenges each student to have a vision for their life, to set personal goals and to pursue them.  These goals are not only individual goals but challenge students think broadly and to consider how they can serve others.   

7) Useful Education

During a students’ university life, their thinking will be stretched by experiencing both the theory and practice.  In addition to class lectures, students will enjoy visits from guest speakers, participate in active-learning exercises as well as team projects, go on fieldtrips and pursue possible internship opportunities.

8) Leave Prepared

Ultimately, the aim of a KIU education is to have students leave more prepared to contribute to their organizations and the lives of others.  By thinking more deeply and learning about the Bible, history, language, culture and their major areas of study, students have a foundation for leading a more fulfilling, stable and productive life in an ever changing world.

9) Experience Value

Whether students stay or go, a KIU education offers exceptional value for students interested in transferring credit and/or pursuing their educational and career goals outside Japan.  A KIU education offers “value for money” relative to many other universities inside and especially outside Japan.   

10) Learn More

KIU students tend to learn more through an individualized, international and useful KIU education.  You can learn more today by visiting KIU (campus is open daily) and / or exploring our website (www.kyotoiu.ac.jp).  Please feel free to visit KIU or on the web!  

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