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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 602-8580 |
|---|---|
| Address | Karasuma-Higashi-iru, Imadegawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Department to contact | International Admissions Office, International Student Section, International Center |
| Phone | 075-251-3257 |
| Fax | 075-251-3123 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Philosophy, English Literature and English Linguistics, Cultural History, Japanese Literature, Aesthetics and Art Theory |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| 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. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(For details regarding the necessity of prior contact with faculty and the eligibility to apply as a special student (research student), please refer to the entrance examination guidelines.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 5 |
| Number of privately financed students | 5 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 15,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 515,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 123,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 838,000 yen |
| Remarks | Breakdown of Other Costs: Educational Enhancement Fee: 117,000 yen Conference Fee: 4,000 to 6,000 yen (varies by major) For Reference (Conference Fees): Philosophy, Cultural History, Aesthetics and Art Theory: 4,000 yen English Literature and English Linguistics: 5,000 yen Japanese Literature: 6,000 yen |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | [Autumn] Application from Inside and Outside Japan |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 27, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 15, 2025 |
| Date of examination | September 27, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 10, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Oral examination, Essay, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | [Spring] Application from Inside Japan |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 26, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 6, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 13, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 6, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Oral examination, Essay, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Philosophy, English Literature and English Linguistics, Cultural History, Japanese Literature, Aesthetics and Art Theory |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(For details regarding the necessity of prior contact with faculty and the eligibility to apply as a special student (research student), please refer to the entrance examination guidelines.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 1 |
| Number of privately financed students | 1 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 15,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 484,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 129,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 813,000 yen |
| Remarks | Breakdown of Other Costs: Educational Enhancement Fee: 123,000 yen Conference Fee: 4,000 to 6,000 yen (varies by major) For Reference (Conference Fees): Philosophy, Cultural History, Aesthetics and Art Theory: 4,000 yen English Literature and English Linguistics: 5,000 yen Japanese Literature: 6,000 yen |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | [Autumn] Application from Inside and Outside Japan |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 27, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 15, 2025 |
| Date of examination | September 27, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 10, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Oral examination, Essay, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | [Spring] Application from Inside Japan |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 26, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 6, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 13, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 6, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Oral examination, Essay, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
Last update: Aug. 22, 2025
