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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 615-0882 |
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| Address | 38 Kadono-cho, Nishikyogoku, Nishi-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 | 10 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Applicants | 14 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 14 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of international students | 11 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 11 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Application fee | 15,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Admission fee | 125,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 727,500 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Other expenses | 19,100 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Not available. |
| Remarks | Exemption of Admission and Tuition Fees for International Students (Applicable to applicants for this special admission process regardless of their residence status*) [Admission Fee] 50% exemption (125,000 yen for university, 115,000 yen for junior college) [Tuition Fee] 25% exemption [Additional Reduction Based on Academic Achievement] Applicants who score 280 points or higher on the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) “Japanese Language” section (including writing) or who hold a Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 certificate will receive an additional 15% tuition fee reduction, resulting in a total 40% exemption for the year of admission only. The amounts listed above reflect the fees after the first-year reduction (25% tuition fee exemption). *Applicants for this university’s International Student Admission are not limited to those holding the “Student” residence status. Individuals with “Dependent,” “Permanent Resident,” or dual nationality may also apply if other eligibility conditions are met (foreign nationality and a total of up to six years of schooling within Japan’s primary, junior high, and high school education system). [Scholarship Program for Outstanding International Students] Each academic year, up to 30% of international students in the second year or above are eligible to receive an annual scholarship of 400,000 yen or 200,000 yen. (Applicable only to students holding the “Student” residence status.) |
| Department(s) | Social Co-creation |
| Distribution of application forms | June |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admission (Domestic Examination) – Period 1 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 22, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 3, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 19, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | November 17, 2025(First deadline) December 1, 2025(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 |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | 【Application Requirements】 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 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. When applying with qualifications equivalent to JLPT N2: A “Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Letter” issued by a Japanese language school or equivalent institution is required. Regarding the submission period for application documents: For applications submitted from outside Japan, documents must arrive by the deadline. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admission (Domestic Examination) – Period 2 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 17, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 28, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 14, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 23, 2025 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | January 8, 2026(First deadline) January 22, 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 |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | 【Application Requirements】 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 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. When applying with qualifications equivalent to JLPT N2: A “Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Letter” issued by a Japanese language school or equivalent institution is required. Regarding the submission period for application documents: For applications submitted from outside Japan, documents must arrive by the deadline. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admission (Domestic Examination) – Period 3 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 22, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 9, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 25, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 4, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | February 18, 2026(First deadline) March 9, 2026(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 |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | 【Application Requirements】 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 documentation certifying the results of one of the above examinations. Scores or levels obtained within three years prior to the application start date are considered valid. When applying with qualifications equivalent to JLPT N2: A "Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Letter" issued by a Japanese language school or an equivalent institution is required. |
| Department(s) | Social Co-creation |
| Distribution of application forms | June |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admission (Domestic Examination) Period 4 |
| Starting date for application submission | February 9, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 20, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | March 9, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 16, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | March 23, 2026 |
| 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 |
| 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: 200 points or higher (excluding the writing section) JLPT 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 be able to submit official documentation certifying the results of 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 JLPT N2: Submission of a "Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Letter" from a Japanese language school or an equivalent institution is required. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admission (Examination Outside Japan) Period 1 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 8, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 19, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 4, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 15, 2025 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | November 4, 2025(First deadline) November 17, 2025(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 |
| 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) JLPT 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 result of one of the above tests. Scores or levels obtained within three years prior to the application start date are valid. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admission (Examination Outside Japan) Period 2 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 17, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 28, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 13, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 23, 2025 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | January 8, 2026 |
| 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 |
| 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日本語 Japanese: 220 points or higher (excluding the writing section) JLPT 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. |
Last update: Oct. 22, 2025
