Rethink your education at Kagoshima University! 75 courses from introductory to specialized, applications for the second-half term open from 7/8 to 7/29!

Korimoto Campus

About Kagoshima University Open Courses

Kagoshima University (Location: Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture; hereinafter referred to as "the University") will hold its second-half term open courses for the 2026 academic year with the aim of providing learning opportunities to everyone and revitalizing classes through the participation of local residents.

Open courses are an initiative to open a portion of the lectures and seminars for students, taught by Kagoshima University faculty, to local residents. As of July 6, there are 75 courses available. Participants can take advanced, systematic, and cutting-edge content ranging from introductory to specialized subjects.

Classes are primarily in-person, but some courses will be offered remotely (※) or in a hybrid format combining both. The format and delivery of classes may change due to academic or other reasons.

(※) Remote classes are those taken using a computer from home or another location. They include on-demand (video-based) and real-time live streaming classes.

Students who attend more than 2/3 of the class sessions will receive a certificate of completion for the open course. However, credits will not be awarded.

Key Features of Open Courses

View of the Library

【With Students】 You can take courses under the same conditions as Kagoshima University students. We expect that teachers and students will be stimulated, leading to more dynamic classes.

【Diverse Courses】 The open courses are regular lectures and seminars conducted by Kagoshima University faculty.

【Affordable Tuition】 For approximately 15 lectures over 4 months, the tuition is 10,000 yen per course. You can also use university facilities such as the library, which holds approximately 1.2 million books, and the cafeteria.

2026 Academic Year Second-Half Term Open Courses Overview

【Course Period】

October 2026 - January 2027

【Location】

In-person: University Campus (Korimoto, Sakuragaoka, Shimoarata)

【Eligibility】

Anyone (For in-person classes, individuals who can commute to the University)

※ Minors under 18 years of age require a consent form.

Parents or guardians who are not registered participants cannot attend classes.

【Tuition Fee】

10,000 yen per course (approx. 15 sessions)

【Application Period】

July 8, 2026 (Wed) - July 29, 2026 (Wed) until 15:30

【How to Apply】

Please apply through the department's HP or in person at the counter.

Guidance sessions for those who are provisionally accepted are also planned.

For details, please visit the official HP.

Kagoshima University Center for Higher Education Research and Development

Lifelong Learning Division HP

Open Course Application (2026 Academic Year Second-Half Term)

https://www.life.kagoshima-u.ac.jp/lesson/application2026f/

Check the List of Open Courses

https://www.life.kagoshima-u.ac.jp/lesson/lesson-list/

Guidance Session

【PDF】2026 Academic Year Second-Half Term Open Courses Flyer

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Contact Information

Kagoshima University Center for Higher Education Research and Development, Lifelong Learning Division

1-21-30 Korimoto, Kagoshima City, 890-0065

TEL: 099-285-7294 FAX: 099-285-7265

Email: [email protected]

HP: https://www.life.kagoshima-u.ac.jp/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.kagoshimauniversity