Kagawa Nutrition University

Junior College / Technical School

Junior College / Technical School

Junior College of KNU,
Health and Nutrition Course

Komagome Campus

Enrollment capacity: 120 students
Explore and find your own answers to the various challenges surrounding food and nutrition. We nurture leadership and problem-solving ability in nutritionists. Our comprehensive curriculum incorporates group work and practical experience. We also offer elective courses to facilitate preparation for the National Examination for Registered Dietitians. We provide education and counseling that extend beyond your graduation.

Characteristics of students who are a good fit

  • Students who want to quickly put their dietitian qualifications and skills to use in society
  • Students who want to become registered dietitians in the future
  • Students who are interested in food and health
  • Students who have already graduated from other universities or junior colleges and want to further their careers and realize their potential in society (Career Course)

Qualifications you can receive

  • Dietitian
  • Registered dietitian*
    (Requires 3 years of work as a dietitian. Examination can be taken starting from the fourth year after graduation)
  • Food Specialist Skills Qualification Exam
  • Home Cooking Skills Qualification Exam®
  • Dietary Habit Counselor Qualification® 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…
  • 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 Kagawa Nutrition University, a 4-year university, confectionery school, culinary school…

For applicants of international student 
All international applicants are required at least an N1 level (JLPT) of Japanese language ability since all of the lectures will be provided in Japanese. Feel free to contact the international office of KNU (knuintlo@eiyo.ac.jp) or check the application information on the Japanese website.

List of Faculty (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.