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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 605-8501 |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 Kita Hiyoshi-cho, Imagumano, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Department to contact | Admissions and PR Division |
| Phone | 075-531-7054 |
| Fax | 075-531-7222 |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Education, Psychology, Integration of Human Expression and Behavior, Pedology |
| 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(Residents outside of Japan are required to take the first screening. Applicants residing in Japan are exempted from the first screening. For details, please check the university website. https://www.kyoto-wu.ac.jp/nyushi/daigakuin/index.html) |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 150,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 440,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 110,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 700,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Please refer to the Graduate School Admissions Guidelines for details. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Autumn:1st selection) |
| Starting date for application submission | August 14, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 21, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | September 12, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Autumn:2nd selection) |
| Starting date for application submission | September 19, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 3, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 25, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 31, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Spring:1st selection) |
| Starting date for application submission | November 21, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 28, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | December 18, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Spring:2nd selection) |
| Starting date for application submission | January 14, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 23, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 14, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Education, Psychology |
| 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 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 | Others(Residents outside of Japan are required to take the first screening. Applicants residing in Japan are exempted from the first screening. For details, please check the university website. https://www.kyoto-wu.ac.jp/nyushi/daigakuin/index.html) |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 150,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 440,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 110,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 700,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (1st selection) |
| Starting date for application submission | November 21, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 28, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | December 18, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (2nd selection) |
| Starting date for application submission | January 14, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 23, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 14, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination |
Last update: Sep. 02, 2025
