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| Postal code | 606-8501 |
|---|---|
| Address | 46 Shimoadachi-cho, Yoshida, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Department to contact | Educational Affairs Section, Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies |
| Phone | 075-753-7374 |
| Fax | 075-753-7350 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Southeast Asian Area Studies, African Area Studies, Global Area Studies |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available for reference Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Applicants who have completed 16 years and above of school education in their home countries or expect to complete it by the designated date. Applicants who are 22 years old or older and are recognized to have abilities equivalent to graduates by special admission qualification screening. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(5 years course for the doctoral degree.) |
| Number of international students in 2024 | 7 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Remarks | The 1st examination in September 2024 is for all majors. The 2nd examination in February 2025 is only for Major of African Area Studies. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | 1st Entrance Exam |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 29, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 19, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | August 28, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 11, 2024 , September 11, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | September 13, 2024 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | 2nd Entrance Exam |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 6, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 10, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 21, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 4, 2025 , February 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 7, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Southeast Asian Area Studies, African Area Studies, Global Area Studies |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Recognized as having completed the equivalent of a masters degree by a special admission qualification screening and be at least 24 years old. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (A list of academic advisors are available.) |
| Number of international students in 2024 | 16 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Transfer Examination for third year |
| Date of examination | January 15, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | January, 2025 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Program | Research program (Graduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (A list of academic advisors are available.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 84,600 yen |
| Tuition per year | 356,400 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 441,000 yen |
| Entry | October, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 19, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | August 23, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | September, 2024 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | February, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | February, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | March, 2025 |
| Remarks | The examination schedule is not yet determined. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
Last update: Aug. 19, 2024
