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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 615-0882 |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 Kadono-cho, Nishikyogoku, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Department to contact | Center for International Programs |
| Phone | 075-325-5304 |
| Fax | 075-314-4515 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | 13 (for the 2027 school year) |
| Applicants | 22 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 10 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of international students | 13 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 13 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Application fee | 15,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Admission fee | 125,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 727,500 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Other expenses | 19,100 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Not available. |
| Remarks | Enrollment Capacity: Department of Psychology: 8 students Department of Health and Nutrition [National Registered Dietitian Training Major]: Limited number Department of Health and Nutrition [Health, Sports and Nutrition Major]: 5 students Partial exemption of admission and tuition fees for international students (applicable to applicants for this selection process regardless of residence status*) [Admission Fee] 50% of the admission fee (University: 125,000 JPY; Junior College: 115,000 JPY) [Tuition Fee] 25% of the tuition fee [Additional Reduction Based on Academic Performance] For applicants who score 280 points or higher on the "Japanese as a Foreign Language" section (including the writing section) of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) or who hold JLPT N1 certification, the tuition reduction rate will be increased by an additional 15%—bringing the total reduction to 40%—for the first academic year. The amounts listed above reflect the figures after the initial reduction (25% reduction for tuition). *Eligibility for this international student admission process extends beyond those with "Student" residence status to include those with "Dependent" or "Long-Term Resident" status, as well as dual citizens, provided other conditions are met (must hold foreign nationality and have completed a total of no more than six years of schooling within the Japanese elementary, junior high, and high school education system). [Scholarship Program for High-Achieving International Students] A scholarship program exists providing 400,000 JPY or 200,000 JPY (annually) to the top 30% of international students in each academic year (second year and above); applicable to students with "Student" residence status. |
| Department(s) | Health and Nutrition (National Registered Dietitian Training Major), Health and Nutrition (Health, Sports and Nutrition Major), Psychology |
| Distribution of application forms | June |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admission (Domestic Examination) Period 1 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 30, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 18, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | November 2, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | November 16, 2026(First deadline) November 30, 2026(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Essay, Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, See the Remarks* below. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | Remarks* Only applicants to the Department of Health and Nutrition [National Registered Dietitian Training Major] must submit EJU Japanese and EJU Science (Biology or Chemistry) scores. Japanese high school students or graduates may submit documents proving completion (or expected completion) of these science courses (Biology or Chemistry) instead of EJU scores. 【Application Criteria Scores】: EJU Japanese: 200 points or higher (excluding the writing section) JLPT: Level N2 JPT: 525 points or higher J.TEST: 600 points or higher NAT-TEST: Level 2 or higher Applicants must be able to submit official documents proving the results of at least one of the above tests. The obtained levels or scores must have been achieved within three years prior to the application start date. For applicants applying with N2-equivalent proficiency: Submission of a "Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Certificate" from a Japanese language school or equivalent institution is required. Regarding the submission period for application documents: For applications submitted from overseas, documents must arrive by the deadline (strict deadline, not postmarked date). |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admission (Domestic Examination) Period 2 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 12, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 25, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 13, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 22, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | January 7, 2027(First deadline) January 21, 2027(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Essay, Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, See the Remarks* below. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | Remarks* Applicants to the Department of Health and Nutrition [National Registered Dietitian Training Major] must submit EJU Japanese and Science (Biology or Chemistry) scores. Japanese high school students or graduates may submit documents verifying completion (or expected completion) of these science courses (Biology or Chemistry) instead of EJU scores. 【Application Standard Scores】: EJU Japanese: 200 points or higher (excluding the writing section) JLPT: Level N2 JPT: 525 points or higher J.TEST: 600 points or higher NAT-TEST: Level 2 or higher Applicants must submit official documentation proving the results of at least one of the above tests. The scores or levels obtained must be valid within three years prior to the application start date. For applicants applying with N2-equivalent proficiency: Submission of a "Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Certificate" from a Japanese language school or equivalent institution is required. Regarding the submission period for application documents: For overseas applicants, documents must arrive by the deadline (strict deadline). |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admission (Domestic Examination) Period 3 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 25, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 13, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 2, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 12, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | February 26, 2027(First deadline) March 11, 2027(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Essay, Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, See the Remarks* below. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | Remarks* Only for the Department of Health and Nutrition [National Registered Dietitian Training Major], applicants must submit EJU Japanese and Science (Biology or Chemistry) scores. Japanese high school students or graduates may submit documents proving completion (or expected completion) of these science courses (Biology or Chemistry) instead of EJU scores. 【Application Standard Scores】: EJU Japanese: 200 points or higher (excluding the writing section) JLPT: Level N2 JPT: 525 points or higher J.TEST: 600 points or higher NAT-TEST: Level 2 or higher Applicants must submit official documents proving the result of at least one of the above tests. The qualification or score must have been obtained within three years prior to the application start date. For applications with N2-equivalent proficiency: Submission of a "Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Certificate" from a Japanese language school or equivalent institution is required. Regarding the submission period for application documents: For applications from overseas, documents must be received by the deadline (strict deadline, not simply postmarked). |
| Department(s) | Health and Nutrition (National Registered Dietitian Training Major), Health and Nutrition (Health, Sports and Nutrition Major), Psychology |
| Distribution of application forms | June |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admission (Domestic Examination) Period 4 |
| Starting date for application submission | February 1, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | February 22, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | March 8, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | March 16, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | March 23, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Essay, Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, See the Remarks* below. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | Remarks* Health and Nutrition (National Registered Dietitian Training Major) only, applicants must submit scores in both EJU Japanese and EJU Science — specifically in either Biology or Chemistry. For applicants currently enrolled in or who have graduated from a Japanese high school, instead of the EJU, it is acceptable to submit official documentation from their high school indicating completion or expected completion of coursework in Biology or Chemistry. 【Application Criteria】: EJU Japanese: 200 points or higher (excluding the writing section) Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N2 JPT: 525 points or higher J.TEST: 600 points or higher NAT-TEST: Level 2 or higher Applicants must submit official documents proving the results of any one of the above exams. Scores or levels obtained within three years prior to the application start date are valid. When applying with qualifications equivalent to Level N2, submission of a "Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Letter" from a Japanese language school or equivalent institution is required. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admission (Examination Outside Japan) Period 1 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 30, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 20, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | November 2, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | November 16, 2026(First deadline) November 30, 2026(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | 【Application Criteria】: EJU Japanese: 220 points or higher (excluding the writing section) Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N2 (with a score of 110 or higher) JPT: 525 points or higher J.TEST: 600 points or higher NAT-TEST Level 2 or higher (with a score of 110 or higher) Applicants must be able to submit official documentation certifying the results of one of the above examinations. Scores or levels obtained within three years prior to the application start date are valid. Not available for overseas applicants: Health and Nutrition (National Registered Dietitian Training Course) |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admission (Examination Outside Japan) Period 2 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 12, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 25, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 11, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 22, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | January 7, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | 【Application Criteria】: EJU Japanese: 220 points or higher (excluding the writing section) Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N2 (with a score of 110 or higher) JPT: 525 points or higher J.TEST: 600 points or higher NAT-TEST Level 2 or higher (with a score of 110 or higher) Applicants must submit official documentation verifying scores from one of the above tests. Scores or levels obtained within three years prior to the application start date are valid. Not available for overseas applicants: Health and Nutrition (National Registered Dietitian Training Course) |
Last update: Jul. 21, 2026
