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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 603-8143 |
|---|---|
| Address | Kamifusa-Cho, Koyama, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Department to contact | Admission Center |
| Phone | 075-411-8114 |
| Fax | 075-411-8160 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Shin Buddhist Studies, Buddhist Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, Buddhist Culture, Intercultural Studies, Education and Psychology |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | 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. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is not required. Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 1 |
| Number of privately financed students | 1 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 480,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 202,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 882,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Education and Psychology Major, Other expenses: 222,000 yen |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Graduate School Entrance Examination for International Students |
| Starting date for application submission | September 19, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 1, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 18, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 27, 2024 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Japanese language and one other language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Shin Buddhist Studies, Buddhist Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, Buddhist Culture, Intercultural Studies |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is not required. Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 2 |
| Number of privately financed students | 2 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 480,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 202,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 882,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Education and Psychology Major, Other expenses: 222,000 yen |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Entrarance examination for foreign graduates |
| Starting date for application submission | September 19, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 1, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 18, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 27, 2025 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Japanese language and one other language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
Last update: Jun. 04, 2025