Kyoto University
Japan · Kyoto
The university with the most Nobel laureates in Asia; freedom of research.
- Tuition
- ¥535 800 / year
- Founded
- 1897
- Students
- 22,000
- QS 2027
- #64
- IELTS from
- 6.5
- Bachelor language
- Japanese (Kyoto iUP — with preparation)
National university standard + ¥282 000 application fee
Schools and programmes
- Kyoto iUP (English preparation + bachelor's)
- Science
- Medicine
- Engineering
- Agriculture
Application deadlines (2027 intake)
- — Kyoto iUP: application (October 2027 intake). Window 2 November – 3 December 2026
- — EJU (for Japanese-taught programs). Held in June and November; the date is a guide
Documents required
- International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
- Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
- 12 years of schooling: a foundation course or 1 years of university
- EJU + JLPT N1–N2 (Japanese-taught programs)
- SAT / IELTS (English-taught programs)
- Motivation letter / essay
- Recommendation letters — Usually 1–2 from teachers
- Certificate of Eligibility → “Student” visa
- Photo for documents
- Pay the application fee
- Health insurance
Official links
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