Kyoto University

Location: Kyoto, Japan

Semester spots: 1 (English/KUINEP program) and 1 (Japanese)

Open for: Bachelor (English) and Master (Japanese)

Language Requirements English-Asia Program:

TOEFL: 80/ IELTS: 6.5, Language form signed by a professor of Freie Universitaet Berlin

Language Requirements Japanese-Japan Program:

For English-taught classes: TOEFL: 80/ IELTS: 6.5, Language form signed by a professor of Freie Universitaet Berlin

For English-taught classes: JLPT N1

For Japanese language classes: none

Program: English-Asia (KUINEP*)

* Kyoto University International Education Program

These places are not available for majors of Japanese Studies. Please refer to the Institute of Japanese Studies (Japanologie) for further information.

If possible, Freie Universität nominates the participants for the Japanese scholarship program JASSO. The range of subjects includes the subjects from the scope of Arts and Sciences.

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:

none

Additional Costs:

Health insurance: ~ € 30/month

Useful Links:

Kyoto Handbook for International Students

Experience Reports:

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