KUINEP core subjects cover diverse subjects such as life science, environmental studies, physics, economics, politics, social studies, etc. Some courses are designed to offer a fresh perspective to the study of Japan while others address topical global problems. Some courses are team-taught by a group of experts. Each course carries two university credits when a student completes it.
KUINEP students are required to take at least six courses each semester, of which two (or more) has to be from the KUINEP core subjects listed below. Also, KUINEP students are able to choose English courses offered by institute for Liberal Arts and Science. The institute for Liberal Arts and Science offers over 100 subjects taught in English language. Please see the KUINEP syllabus and/or ILAS website for detailed information. (http://www.z.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/introduction/la-english). Those who have appropriate Japanese language proficiency can take regular course at undergraduate level given in Japanese at their faculty with the lecturer's permission each semester.