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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 612-8577 |
|---|---|
| Address | 67 Tsukamoto-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Department to contact | Center for the Promotion of Global Education Office |
| Phone | 075-645-7898 |
| Fax | 075-645-2020 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Practical Shin Buddhist Studies |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available to photocopy 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, please make an inquiry.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 1,000,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 26,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,226,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Note: The information above applies to students enrolling in the 2026 academic year. Tuition fees for the 2027 academic year will be finalized in September 2026; please check the university website for the finalized fees. The information provided here covers only the written examination method. Admissions based on document screening (Early Schedule only) are also available. Please refer to the entrance examination guidelines for details. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | [First Semester Schedule] Entrance Examination for International Students (Written Examination Method) — For Applicants Residents in Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | September 25, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 2, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 7, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | November 14, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language and one other language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | [First Semester Schedule] Entrance Examination for International Students (Written Examination Method) — For Applicants Residing Outside Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | August 28, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 9, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 7, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | November 14, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language and one other language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination |
Last update: Aug. 08, 2026