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| Postal code | 615-0882 |
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| Address | 38 Nishikyogokukadono-cho, 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 | a few (for the 2026 school year) |
| Applicants | 1 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 0 (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 | 915,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Other expenses | 199,100 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Not available. |
| Remarks | Tuition and Admission Fee Reductions for International Students (Applicable to examinees regardless of residence status*) Admission Fee: 50% exemption (125,000 yen for universities, 115,000 yen for junior colleges) Tuition: 25% exemption Additional Reduction Based on Academic Performance: Applicants scoring 280 points or higher on the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students "Japanese" section (including writing), or certified as JLPT N1, will receive an additional 15% tuition reduction for the admission year, for a total of 40% exemption. The above amounts reflect the first-year reductions (25% tuition exemption) for the Department of Welfare Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy Major / Speech-Language-Hearing Therapy Major). Nursing Department: First-year tuition (after 25% exemption): 945,000 yen Miscellaneous fees (including practical training fees): 269,100 yen *Applicants with various residence statuses—such as "student," "dependent," "permanent resident," dual nationality, etc.—may apply if other conditions are met (holding foreign nationality and having a total of six years or less of schooling under the Japanese elementary to high school education system). Scholarship System for Outstanding International Students: Up to 30% of international students in each grade from the second year onwards may receive a scholarship of 400,000 yen or 200,000 yen annually. This scholarship targets students with a "student" residence status. |
| Department(s) | Social Work and Rehabilitation Science (Occupational Therapy Major), Social Work and Rehabilitation Science (Speech-language Hearing Therapy Major), Nursing |
| 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, 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) examination. |
| Remarks | Remarks* Applicants must submit their EJU science scores (biology or chemistry). *For students currently enrolled in or graduated from a Japanese high school, instead of the EJU, a document indicating completion (or expected completion) of science courses (biology or chemistry) studies at the high school level may be submitted. 【Application Criteria】: EJU Japanese: 250 points or higher (excluding the writing section), 30 points or higher (writing section) JLPT Level N1 JPT: 660 points or higher J.TEST: 700 points or higher NAT-TEST Level 1 or higher Applicants must submit official documents certifying the results of 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 N1: Submission of a "Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Letter" from a Japanese language school or equivalent institution is required. Regarding document submission for applicants from overseas: 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, 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) examination. |
| Remarks | Remarks* Applicants must submit scores for EJU Science (Biology or Chemistry). *Applicants currently enrolled in or graduated from a Japanese high school may submit, in place of the EJU, a document from their high school or equivalent institution indicating completion or expected completion of Science courses (Biology or Chemistry). 【Application Criteria】: EJU Japanese: 250 points or higher (excluding the writing section), 30 points or higher (writing section) JLPT Level N1 JPT: 660 points or higher J-TEST: 700 points or higher NAT-TEST Level 1 or higher Applicants must submit official documents certifying results from any 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 N1: Submission of a "Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Letter" from a Japanese language school or equivalent institution is required. Regarding submission of application documents from overseas: 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, 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) examination. |
| Remarks | Remarks* Applicants must submit scores for EJU Science (Biology or Chemistry). *Applicants currently enrolled in or graduated from a Japanese high school may submit, in place of the EJU, a document from their high school or equivalent institution indicating completion or expected completion of Science courses (Biology or Chemistry). 【Application Criteria】: EJU Japanese: 250 points or higher (excluding the writing section), 30 points or higher (writing section) JLPT Level N1 JPT: 660 points or higher J-TEST: 700 points or higher NAT-TEST Level 1 or higher Applicants must submit official documents certifying results from any 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 N1: Submission of a "Japanese Language Proficiency Evaluation Letter" from a Japanese language school or equivalent institution is required. |
| Department(s) | Social Work and Rehabilitation Science (Occupational Therapy Major), Social Work and Rehabilitation Science (Speech-language Hearing Therapy Major), Nursing |
| 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, 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) examination. |
| Remarks | Remarks* Applicants must submit scores for EJU Science (Biology or Chemistry). *Applicants who are currently enrolled in or have graduated from a Japanese high school may submit, instead of the EJU, a document from their school indicating completion or expected completion of Science courses (Biology or Chemistry). 【Application Criteria】: EJU Japanese: 250 points or higher (excluding the writing section), 30 points or higher (writing section) JLPT Level N1 JPT: 660 points or higher J-TEST: 700 points or higher NAT-TEST Level 1 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. If applying with qualifications equivalent to JLPT N1: 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, Chemistry, Biology, Applicants must submit scores for EJU Science (a total of 120 points or more in Biology and Chemistry combined). |
| 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) examination. |
| Remarks | 【Application Criteria】: EJU Japanese: 250 points or higher (excluding the writing section), 30 points or higher (writing section) JLPT N1 JPT: 660 points or higher J-TEST: 700 points or higher NAT-TEST Level 1 or higher Applicants must submit official documents certifying results from any of the above exams. Scores or levels obtained within three years prior to the application start date are valid. Not available for examination outside Japan: Nursing Department |
| 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, Chemistry, Biology, Applicants must submit scores for EJU Science (a total of 120 points or more in Biology and Chemistry combined). |
| 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) examination. |
| Remarks | 【Application Criteria】: EJU Japanese: 250 points or higher (excluding the writing section), 30 points or higher (writing section) JLPT N1 JPT: 660 points or higher J-TEST: 700 points or higher NAT-TEST Level 1 or higher Applicants must submit official documents certifying results from any of the above exams. Scores or levels obtained within three years prior to the application start date are valid. Not available for examination outside Japan: Nursing Department |
Last update: Oct. 22, 2025
