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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 615-8577 |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 Gotanda-cho, Yamanouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Department to contact | Admission Center |
| Phone | 075-406-9270 |
| Fax | 075-406-9278 |
| Type of research department | Development of experts in their fields of specialization., For some courses, development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Humanities and Cultural Sciences |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | 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 | Available by mail |
| 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(For some programs, prior approval from a prospective academic advisor is required. Please be sure to check the application guidelines.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 3 |
| Number of privately financed students | 3 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 545,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 275,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,020,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. ・A minimum score of 280 is required in the Japanese as a Foreign Language section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), excluding the writing component. ・Application for Schedule B and Schedule C is limited to applicants residing in Japan. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | A schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 22, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 12, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 29, 2025 |
| Date of examination | October 11, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 21, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Essay, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | B schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 5, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 19, 2026 |
| Date of examination | January 31, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 16, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Essay, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
Last update: Sep. 02, 2025
