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| 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 | Japanese Literature, English Literature, History |
| 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(Applicants residing outside Japan are required to undergo a preliminary screening. Applicants residing in Japan are exempt from this preliminary screening. For details, please check the application guidelines on the university's website: https://www.kyoto-wu.ac.jp/nyushi/daigakuin/index.html) |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Remarks | Be sure to check the application guidelines for details. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Autumn:1st selection) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 20, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 13, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | August 20, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | September 11, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Autumn:2nd selection) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 20, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 18, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 1, 2026 |
| Date of examination | October 24, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 30, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Spring:1st selection) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 27, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 20, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 27, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | December 17, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Spring:2nd selection) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 27, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 6, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 14, 2027 |
| Date of examination | February 13, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 19, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Japanese Literature, English Literature, History |
| 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(Applicants residing outside Japan are required to undergo a preliminary screening. Applicants residing in Japan are exempt from this preliminary screening. For details, please check the application guidelines on the university's website: https://www.kyoto-wu.ac.jp/nyushi/daigakuin/index.html) |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Remarks | Be sure to check the application guidelines for details. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (1st selection) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 27, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 20, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 27, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | December 17, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (2nd selection) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 27, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 6, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 14, 2027 |
| Date of examination | February 13, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 19, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Major subjects, Oral examination |
Last update: Aug. 08, 2026
