Kyoto University
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Semester spots: 1 (English/KUINEP program) and 1 (Japanese)
Open for: Bachelor (English) and Master (Japanese)
Language Requirements:
Language Requirements for English-Asia Program:
TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.5, Language form signed by a professor of Freie Universitaet Berlin
Language Requirements for Japanese-Japan Program:
For English-taught classes: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.5, Language form signed by a professor of Freie Universitaet Berlin
For Japanese-taught classes: Japanse Language Proficiency Test N1
At least one of the listed language certificates must be submitted at the time of application.
Program: English-Asia (KUINEP*)
* Kyoto University International Education Program
These places are not available for majors of Japanese Studies. The program is aimed at students with a general interest in Japan. Natural scientists are also invited to apply. You will find information about the program under this link. Japanese courses are offered to a limited extent.
Program: Japanese-Japan
Applicants for the "Japanese Program" must have Japanese language skills.
Students who want to apply for a research stay at Kyoto University have to present a confirmation of mentoring from a professor in Kyoto. The confirmation must already be available at the time of application
Additional Scholarships:
There will likely be an opportunity to apply for a JASSO scholarship at the University of Tsukuba. However, there is no guarantee that the University of Tsukuba will offer this scholarship or that an application will be successful.
Additional Costs:
Health insurance: ~ 20,000 JPY/annually
Useful Links:
Kyoto Handbook for International Students
Experience Reports:
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