This video is an introduction for applicants for Kyoto University's graduate schools.
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Before getting started
Kyoto University provides researchers with a world-class research environment. If you wish to study at Kyoto University, please read the information provided on the website before submitting an application to the graduate school that you wish to enter.
- Kyoto University degree system
- English-taught degree programs
- Kyoto iUP (Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program)
- Learn about research students
Those who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a university in a country other than Japan may be required to apply as a research student. Please check the application guidelines of the graduate school, research institute, or research center in which you wish to enroll.
This website provides information for those seeking to enroll in a graduate school at Kyoto University. Information about undergraduate enrollment can be found here.
Learn about admission
How to apply (Graduate School)
Learn about Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
Find a course
Find a supervisor
Further details and application guidelines
Learn about research students
Further details and application guidelines
Further details and application guidelines
How to apply (Graduate School)
Admissions guide for graduates of overseas universities
Admissions guide for graduates of overseas universities
Programs for international students
FAQ & contacts
Visa and life in Japan
Tuition and fees
Tuition exemption and admission fee exemption/deferment
List of useful information
Learn about KyotoU
Programs
Undergraduate degree programs
- Faculties
- How to apply (Faculty)
- Scholarships
- FAQ
- English-taught degree programs
- Kyoto iUP (Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program)
Graduate degree programs
- Graduate schools
- Further details and application guidelines
- How to apply (Graduate School)
- Scholarships
- FAQ
- English-taught degree programs
English-taught degree programs
Non-degree programs
- Exchange students
- International education initiatives
- Research students
- Short-term international students
- Kyoto University Amgen Scholars Program
- Faculties, Graduate Schools, Research Institutes, and other Centers
- FAQ
Check the admission schedule
The admission schedule varies by graduate school and major. See the following for relevant links:
Further details and application guidelines
Applicants for the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship are advised to also see:
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
Future careers
Meet KyotoU people
- International awards
- KyotoUx — Free online courses from Kyoto University
- Kyoto University OpenCourseWare
- Alumni
Other information
Events
See below for a list of student recruitment events at which Kyoto University representatives will participate.
Study Abroad / Education Fairs (Updated on 31 January 2022)
About
This website is managed by the International Admissions Assistance Office (IAAO) of Kyoto University. For detailed information about each graduate school and its admission procedures, please see the application guidelines for each school, or contact the school directly.
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