📖 Introduction

Kyoto University is a prestigious public research university established in 1897 in Kyoto, Japan. Known for its innovative research and academic excellence, it is consistently ranked among the top universities in Asia and worldwide. As a comprehensive university, Kyoto offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, particularly known for its strengths in the natural sciences, engineering, and humanities. The university is renowned for fostering intellectual freedom, critical thinking, and an independent approach to learning, often referred to as the "Kyoto style" of education. It has produced multiple Nobel laureates and continues to contribute significantly to global research and development.

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Choose Programs

Apply Online

Enroll

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

• Passport
• Graduation certificate
• Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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