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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 612-8577 |
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| 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 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | 33 (for the 2027 school year) |
| Number of international students | 101 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 104 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application fee | 35,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Admission fee | 260,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 916,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Other expenses | 34,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Available. |
| Remarks | The information above applies to the Department of Intercultural Communication within the Faculty of International Studies. Details for the Department of Global Studies are as follows: Application fee: 35,000 yen; Admission fee: 260,000 yen; Tuition: 1,031,000 yen Practical training fee: 200,000 yen; Miscellaneous fees: 34,000 yen |
| Department(s) | Intercultural Communication, Global Studies |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of July |
| Availability of previous exams | Available on the internet. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students [Academic Exam Method: 1st Schedule] – Residents of Japan (Application period for residents outside Japan: August 28 – September 9, 2026; must arrive by this date) |
| 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, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | November 20, 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, Application periods and required application documents may vary depending on the department. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World, Mathematics 1, The "Japanese" score of 450 points is converted to 100 points, and the score of 200 points for either "Japan and the World" or "Mathematics 1" is converted to 50 points. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from November, 2024 onwards |
| English examination | Application periods and application materials may vary by department. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | The application period for overseas residents is August 28 – September 9, 2026 (applications must be received by the deadline). The deadline for enrollment procedures for overseas residents is November 27, 2026. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students [Academic Exam Method: 2nd Schedule] – Residents of Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | December 7, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 11, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 20, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | March 3, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| 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, Japan and the World, Mathematics 1, The "Japanese" score of 450 points is converted to 100 points, and the score of 200 points for either "Japan and the World" or "Mathematics 1" is converted to 50 points. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2025 onwards |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | The 2nd schedule session is open only to domestic residents. |
| Entry (Autumn) | September, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students (Residents in Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | May 4, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | May 13, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | June 13, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | June 27, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | July 3, 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 | Interview, The application guidelines for international students enrolling in September 2027 are scheduled to be released in April 2027. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World, Mathematics 1, The "Japanese" score of 450 points is converted to 100 points, and the score of 200 points for either "Japan and the World" or "Mathematics 1" is converted to 50 points. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2024 onwards |
| Remarks | For the latest information, please check the application guidelines for international students scheduled for publication in April 2027. The application period for applicants residing outside Japan is April 15–24, 2026 (applications must be received by the deadline). The enrollment procedure deadline for applicants residing outside Japan is July 10, 2026. |
Last update: Aug. 17, 2026
