Kyoto International University
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| Established | Founded 1989 |
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| President | Peter Blocksom |
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| Website | www.kyotoiu.ac.jp |
Kyoto International University (KIU) is a small, Christian, international university located in the cultural center of Japan.
Location
Kyoto International University's campus is located in Kyotanabe City which is 30 minutes away from three major locations; Kyoto City, Osaka-Kobe Metropolitan Area, and Nara City.
Programs
Four-year undergraduate program: offering a B.A. Degree in ...
- International Studies (International Studies, Japanese Studies, & Japanese Language)
- International Business
- Biology
Two-year undergraduate programs: offering an Associate of Arts Degree in ...
History
Kyoto International University was founded in 1989 as Phillips University Japan, affiliated with Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.A..
In April 1995, Phillips University International (PUI) was created with the new purpose of taking American education in Japan a step further by creating a new bilingual and bicultural academic program.
In the fall of 1996, PUI moved its campus to a growing suburban area of Kyoto Prefecture, Kyotanabe City, and became an independent educational entity under the new name of Kyoto International University.