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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 615-8558 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 Saiin Kasame-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Department to contact | Graduate School Office |
| Phone | 075-322-6603 |
| Fax | 075-322-6604 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Major in Foreign Languages and Cultures |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (1st level) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| 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. 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(Prior consultation with your prospective academic advisor is required.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 51 |
| Number of privately financed students | 51 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 180,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 565,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 202,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 947,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Amounts above are for 2025. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Term 1 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 29, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 4, 2025 |
| Date of examination | September 14, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 15, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Term 2 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 13, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 19, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 22, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 23, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Major in Foreign Languages and Cultures |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available to photocopy Please make an inquiry for details. |
| 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 2025 | 14 |
| Number of privately financed students | 13 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 180,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 565,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 195,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 940,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Amounts above are for 2025. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | General Entrance Examination |
| Starting date for application submission | January 13, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 19, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 22, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 23, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Major subjects, Oral examination |
Last update: May. 30, 2025
