Junior College of KNU,
Department of Health and Nutrition
Komagome Campus
Enrollment capacity: 160 students (Career Course 40 students)
Find your own answers to the various problems surrounding “food” and motivate people. We are educating nutritionists with leadership ability. We have prepared a comprehensive curriculum with an abundance of group work and practical experience. We have also included elective courses to prepare for the National Examination for Registered Dietitians. We provide education and counseling that extends beyond your graduation.
The kind of students we are looking for
- People who want to quickly put their dietitian qualifications and skills to use in society
- People who want to become registered dietitians in the future
- People who are interested in food and health
- People who have already graduated from other universities or junior colleges who want to further their careers and realize their potential in society (Career Course)
Qualifications you can receive
- Dietician
- Registered dietitian*
(Requires 3 years of work as a dietitian. Examination can be taken starting from the forth year after after graduation)
- Nutrition Teacher Class 2 license
- Food Specialist Skills Qualification Exam
- Home Cooking Skills Qualification Exam(R)
- Dietary Habit Counselor Qualification(R) Level One
- Examination in Technical Ability of Data Processing
Career paths after graduation
- Registered dietitian
Food service management companies, kindergartens, facilities for the elderly, hospitals, government employees, cooking schools…
- Nutrition teacher
Public and private schools…
- Sales, Office Work
Food companies, distribution companies, wholesale and retail food companies, food service companies…
- Food technologist
Food companies, wholesale and retail food companies, food service companies…
- Advanced Education
Transfer to a women’s nutrition university, a 4 year university, confectionery school, culinary school…
For applicants of international student
All international applicant is required at least N1 level (JLPT) of Japanese ability since all the lectures shall be provided in Japanese. For the application, please feel free to contact with the international office of KNU (Knuintlo@eiyo.ac.jp) or please check the application information with the Japanese website.
Faculty Listings (Junior College)
Kagawa College of Culinary and Confectionery Arts
Cookery, Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma Program Course Introduction
1) Meister Program
Learn high level culinary skills in this 2 year program
In 2 years, both your culinary and practical skills will improve measuredly. We are preparing talented people to work in the food service industry of the future.
Learn restaurant operations through practical experience
Practice real restaurant operations in school, learn real world culinary skills and the knowledge and skills needed to service customers.
We have prepared a dual practical training program to help you understand what happens at real restaurants (paid practical training)
With 150 hours of paid practical training at operations facilities outside of school, you won’t only learn skills, you will also learn team work and a good mental attitude.
Licenses you will receive at graduation
- “Cook’s License” ➡ The national examination is waived and all graduates will receive a license
- “Welfare Cook Level 3 Qualification” ➡ All graduates
- “Cuisine & Banquet Coordinator Level 3 Qualification” ➡ All graduates
- “Food Analyst Level 4 Qualification” ➡ After course completion, students who pass the qualification test will receive the qualification
- “Dietary Education Instructor Registered Qualification” ➡ After elective course completion, students who pass the qualification test will receive the qualification
- “Bread Coordinator” ➡ After course completion, students who pass the qualification test will receive the qualification
- “Food Technology Management Diploma” ➡ After completion of the special 2 year course, registrants will receive the diploma
- Home Cooking Skills Qualification Examination Level 3 ➡ After passing the written examination the practical examination may be taken, students who pass the examination will receive the qualification
2) Chef/Cook Training Program
Learn basic culinary skills in this 1 year program
The course focuses on Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine with opportunities to learn confectionery making, bread making, preparing food for large groups, specialized cooking and other types of cooking.
Even beginners can master cooking techniques
We go step by step from the basics to practical application, so even first timers can learn without stress.
Practical experience at the Shohakuken Restaurant
Learn how to put your skills into practice at the “Shohakuken Restaurant”, a working restaurant located on campus, where you can get overall practical experience in restaurant cooking and service.
Licenses you will receive at graduation
"Specialized Cook’s License (Japanese, Western, Chinese, Noodles, Sushi, School Lunch Specialized Cuisine)”
3) Baking and Pastry Arts Specialty Program
Fully learn about confectionery and bread making from the basics to practical application
Finely polish your Western confectionery, bread and Japanese confectionery making skills with repeated practice.
Practical Confectionary Skills Education
On-site training at the “Le Printemps Confectionary Workshop”, a working business located on campus, where you can learn a full range of practical skills including product planning, preparation and sales.
Gain expertise about Cafes
"Specialized Cook’s License (Japanese, Western, Chinese, Noodles, Sushi, School Lunch Specialized Cuisine)”
Licenses you will receive at graduation
- “Wrapping Creator Level 3 Qualification” ➡ All graduates
- “Cafe Creator Level 3 Qualification” ➡ All graduates
- “Cuisine & Banquet Coordinator Level 3 Qualification” ➡ All graduates
- “Food Analyst Level 4 Qualification” ➡ After course completion, students who pass the qualification test will receive the qualification
- “Bread Coordinator” ➡ After course completion, students who pass the qualification test will receive the qualification
- Home Cooking Skills Qualification Examination Level 3 ➡ After passing the written examination, the practical examination may be taken, students who pass the examination will receive the qualification
Admission
All the applicant is required to have adequate Japanese ability since all the lectures shall be provided in Japanese.
Please check the application information with the Japanese website.
