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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 615-0882 |
|---|---|
| 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 | a few (for the 2026 school year) |
| Applicants | 1 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 1 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of international students | 0 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 0 (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 | 735,000 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 | Partial exemption of admission fees and tuition for international students (applicable to all examinees regardless of residence status*): 【Admission Fee】: 50% exemption (125,000 yen for universities, 115,000 yen for junior colleges) 【Tuition】: 25% exemption 【Additional Tuition Reduction Based on Academic Performance】: Applicants who score 280 points or more on the Japanese section (including writing) of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students, or who hold JLPT N1 certification, will receive an additional 15% tuition exemption for the year of admission, totaling a 40% exemption. The amounts described above reflect the fees after the first-year reduction (25% tuition exemption). *This university’s international student admission system allows applicants not only with “student” visa status but also with “dependent,” “permanent resident,” dual nationality, etc., to apply if other criteria are met (applicants must hold foreign nationality and have a combined total of six years or less of schooling in the Japanese elementary to high school education system). Scholarship System for Outstanding International Students: Up to 30% of international students from the second year onward in each academic year may receive scholarships of 400,000 yen or 200,000 yen per year. This scholarship is available only to students with “student” visa status. |
| Department(s) | Child Education |
| 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 Criteria】: 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 any one of the above exams. Scores or levels obtained within three years prior to the application start date are valid. If applying with qualifications equivalent to JLPT N2: Submission of a "Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Letter" from a Japanese language school or equivalent institution is required. Regarding Document Submission for Overseas Applicants: Documents must arrive by the application 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 Criteria】: 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 verifying scores from one of the above exams. Scores obtained within three years prior to the application start date are valid. If applying with qualifications equivalent to JLPT N2: A "Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Letter" from a Japanese language school or equivalent is required. Regarding document submission for overseas applicants: Documents must arrive by the application 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 Criteria】: 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 verifying scores from one of the above exams. Scores obtained within three years prior to the application start date are valid. If applying with qualifications equivalent to JLPT N2: A "Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Letter" from a Japanese language school or equivalent is required. Regarding document submission for overseas applicants: Documents must arrive by the application deadline. |
| Department(s) | Child Education |
| 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 Level N2 JPT: 525 points or higher J.TEST: 600 points or higher NAT-TEST Level 2 or higher Applicants must submit official documents certifying scores from any one of the above examinations. Scores or levels obtained within three years prior to the application start date are valid. If applying with qualifications equivalent to JLPT N2: Submission of a "Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Letter" from a Japanese language school or 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 Level N2 (with a score of 110 points or higher) JPT: 525 points or higher J.TEST: 600 points or higher NAT-TEST Level 2 or higher (with a score of 110 points or higher) Applicants must submit official documents proving the results of one of the above examinations. 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 Japanese: 220 points or higher (excluding the writing section) JLPT Level N2 (with a score of 110 points or higher) JPT: 525 points or higher J.TEST: 600 points or higher NAT-TEST Level 2 or higher (with a score of 110 points or higher) Applicants must submit official documents proving 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
