Kyoto University
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Kyoto University is in Kyoto, Japan; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English, Japanese. Tuition for international students: ¥535,800 (≈ US$3,400) per year (reference). Standard entry requirements: 12 years of schooling 12 years of primary to secondary education (or MEXT-recognized equivalent) by September 30, 2027. Language: IELTS 6, IELTS none, TOEFL iBT 70, TOEFL iBT none. Applying: intake: April; application fee ¥9,800. Scholarships: 2 from the university; government scholarships: Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Undergraduate Students (Embassy Recommendation).
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition ¥535,800 per year (≈ US$3,400) |
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| Money from the college | 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Undergraduate Students (Embassy Recommendation). |
| Chances of admission | 12 years of schooling: 12 years of primary to secondary education (or MEXT-recognized equivalent) by September 30, 2027. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Dec 3 (Round 1) |
| Where and how students live | Kyoto · 41 km from ITM airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | Students need permission to engage in activities other than that permitted by their status of residence; part-time work is limited to 28 hours a week (up to 8 hours a day in long school holidays). |
| After graduation | Graduates still looking for a job can change their status of residence from Student to Designated Activities and keep job hunting for one year. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Requirements by teaching language
| Programmes taught in Japanese | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | not yet determined | Civil Engineering (Undergraduate International Course Program) · 4 years Source (2)“The Faculty of Engineering provides an English-taught degree program, Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering, for international students.”www.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This course is a 4-year program leading to a Bachelor of Engineering degree.”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP) Source (1)“The University also offers the Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP). Kyoto iUP is a 4.5-year program comprising a six-month preparatory course and four years of undergraduate study.”www.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering: English test required unless an exemption applies Source (2)“Only TOEFL ibt or IELTS academic modules are acceptable.”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applicants who will/have spent at least five years at school(s) where all lectures and classes (except for language classes) were conducted in English to complete their secondary education may submit Form D instead of an English proficiency test result.”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| IELTS minimum | not yet determined | Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering: 6 Source (1)“The minimum requirement is 6.0 for the IELTS Overall Band Score.”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale) | not yet determined | Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering: 70 Source (1)“The minimum requirement is 70 for the iBT.”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) required | not yet determined | Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering: Yes Source (2)“Copy of the Score Report for the EJU”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The required examination subjects are Mathematics (Course 2), Physics and Chemistry.”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| The college's own entrance examination required | Yes Source (2)“International applicants must undergo the same selection process as domestic applicants to enroll in these programs.”www.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“With the exception of the Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering and Kyoto iUP, test takers need to come to Japan and take the entrance exam at the University”www.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | not yet determined |
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)“The Faculty of Engineering provides an English-taught degree program, Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering, for international students.”www.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The course focuses on civil engineering for which all classes are provided in English.”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Minimum JLPT level (Japanese-taught programmes) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) required | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| The college's own entrance examination | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
Kyoto iUP Scholarship
Up to ¥120,000 (≈ US$754)
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Up to ¥120,000 (≈ US$754)
Sources (2)
“Scholarships that include full admission fee waivers and full or partial tuition fee waivers for four-and-a-half years are available for all Kyoto iUP students.”www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“a monthly allowance of up to JPY 120,000 per month is provided to all Kyoto iUP students during the six-month preparatory course.”www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12ICP Scholarship
Amount not published
Sources (1)
“The university and the alumni association of civil engineering related departments provide scholarships for students who have superior grades.”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | April |
| Application fee | Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP): ¥9,800 one-time (≈ US$62) Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering: ¥17,000 one-time (≈ US$107) |
| Interview | Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP): Required Source (1)“Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed online.”www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering: Required Source (1)“Applicants who passed the first screening will have an online interview.”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP): English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“Either a specified English proficiency test result or Form C is required.”www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP): Passport copy: Required Source (1)“Copy of passport Applicant Copied page(s) containing the applicant's name, photograph, passport number, nationality, and expiration date.”www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP): Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (2)“The essay must be written in English”www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“submitted using Form D”www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP): Counselor / school report: Required Source (1)“Form B must be filled out in English by a staff member”www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP): School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)“Documents to be Submitted by the Application Deadline”www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Official transcripts covering the applicant's entire time at secondary/high school from their first year to the present”www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering: English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“Only TOEFL ibt or IELTS academic modules are acceptable.”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering: Passport copy: Required Source (1)“Copy of Passport Copied page(s) must include the applicant's name and photograph, the passport number, place of issue, and expiry date.”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering: Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“Applicants must write a short essay (1000 words maximum)”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering: Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (2)“Copy of the Score Report for the EJU”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The required examination subjects are Mathematics (Course 2), Physics and Chemistry.”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering: School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)“Documents to be uploaded for the Preliminary Eligibility Screening.(August 4-18)”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The Transcript of Academic Record should cover the applicant's”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Japan
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Undergraduate Students (Embassy Recommendation)
Government of Japan (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, MEXT)
¥117,000 (≈ US$735)
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: ¥117,000 (≈ US$735)
- How to apply: Nomination by the school
Sources (10)
“The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese national universities as Undergraduate Students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program as follows.”www.mext.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“If a grantee attends the designated university for the prescribed number of years and earns the required number of credits as determined by the university, he/she will be awarded a bachelor's degree.”www.mext.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“(1) Allowance: 117,000 yen per month. A supplemental regional allowance of 2,000 yen or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount for the grantees studying or conducting research in specially designated regions.”www.mext.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“(2) Education Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be waived.”www.mext.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“MEXT stipulates the travel schedule and route, and provides an airline ticket to grantees who will arrive in Japan during the specified period stated in "5. (6) Arrival in Japan".”www.mext.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Based on the application by the grantee, MEXT will provide an airline ticket to grantees who will graduate from the accepting university and return to the home country by the end of the final month of the period of scholarship”www.mext.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“(1) Nationality: Applicants must have the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan. An applicant who has Japanese nationality at the time of application is not eligible.”www.mext.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The Japanese diplomatic missions will conduct the First Screening of applicants through examination of submitted application documents, written academic examinations and interviews.”www.mext.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Applicants who have passed the First Screening will be recommended to MEXT. MEXT will then conduct the Second Screening of the recommended applicants and decide the selection of the scholarship grantees.”www.mext.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“scholarship recipients are recruited and initially screened by a Japanese embassy (or consulate general, depending on the country)”www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application (Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP)) | Dec 3Source (2)“Application Period: November 2-December 3, 2026 (5 p.m. JST)”www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“(Application deadline: 5 p.m. on December 3, 2026)”www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | ¥535,800 per year (≈ US$3,400) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Foreign residents staying in Japan for three months or more must subscribe to National Health Insurance (NHI). |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (2)
“Tuition Fee 535,800 JPY / year”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Foreign residents who will be staying in Japan for three months or more have to subscribe to the National Health Insurance program”www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP): Guaranteed Source (1)“each Kyoto iUP student is allocated a room in a Kyoto University International House for the first 12 months following enrollment.”www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Undergraduate International Course Program of Civil Engineering: Guaranteed Source (1)“The university reserves accommodation for all first-year students newly arriving in Japan.”www.s-ge.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Students need permission to engage in activities other than that permitted by their status of residence; part-time work is limited to 28 hours a week (up to 8 hours a day in long school holidays). government rule Source (2)“Apply for "permission to engage in activities other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted" at the nearest Regional Immigration Services Bureau.”www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Within 28 hours a week (up to eight hours a day during the long school holidays)”www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 28 government rule Source (1)“Within 28 hours a week (up to eight hours a day during the long school holidays)”www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Graduates still looking for a job can change their status of residence from Student to Designated Activities and keep job hunting for one year. government rule Source (1)“Even if your job is not decided until graduation, you may continue finding full-time employment for one year by changing your status of residence from Student to Designated Activities.”www.studyinjapan.go.jp ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Location
| City / state | Kyoto |
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| Nearest major airport | Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), about 41 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q336264 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).