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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 615-0882 |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 Nishikyogokukadono-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Department to contact | Center for International Programs |
| Phone | 075-325-5304 |
| Fax | 075-314-4515 |
| Type of research department | Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Graduate School of Nursing Science |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Prior qualification screening | 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. 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 | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will be introduced by the school.) 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 | 180,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 840,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 13,400 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,033,400 yen |
| Remarks | The Graduate School of Nursing accepts a long-term course when it is desired to take a planned curriculum beyond the standard period (2 years of master's course) due to reasons such as occupation. We have established a long-term student system [3 year course]. If you wish to apply for this system, you will be required to submit a "long-term student application form" in addition to the application form when applying, so please request when applying for the application form. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | The first half |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 18, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 21, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 3, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 12, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 19, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | The second half |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 15, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 22, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 4, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 17, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination |
Last update: Oct. 27, 2025