Kyoto University

Kyoto University is a research university in Kyoto, Japan, founded in 1897. Its main address is in Yoshida-honmachi, in Kyoto's Sakyo ward, and it also has other campuses such as the Uji Campus. According to the university, it has produced numerous Nobel laureates.

Admission procedures and requirements vary by faculty and graduate school, and each publishes its own application guidelines. Options for international students include:

• Kyoto iUP (International Undergraduate Program), a 4.5-year programme leading to a bachelor's degree
• Graduate programmes, with an admission guide for international applicants
• Research student and non-degree programmes
• Inbound and outbound student exchange programmes

Kyoto iUP starts with a six-month preparatory course with intensive Japanese classes, followed by four years of undergraduate study, so no prior knowledge of Japanese is required. Students can receive admission and tuition fee waivers and monthly scholarships; application guidelines for October 2027 enrolment have been published. At graduate level, some supervisors welcome international students in English. The university's International Support Center helps with visa applications, the International Student Division handles scholarships, and Kyoto University International House provides accommodation information.