JapanBachelor54 days leftCheck Scholarship LinkKyoto iUP Scholarship – Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (October 2027)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comOpportunity Overview
Kyoto iUP is Kyoto University's international undergraduate programme for non-Japanese students: a 6-month preparatory course (mainly Japanese language) followed by a 4-year bachelor's degree. No Japanese is needed to apply. Students receive an admission fee waiver and a full or partial tuition waiver for 4.5 years, a monthly allowance of up to ¥120,000 during the preparatory course, and university housing for the first 12 months; later merit-based allowances come from sponsors, and a few students get a MEXT recommendation. Applications for October 2027 entry open on 2 November and close on 3 December 2026 (17:00 JST).
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsTuition and admission fee waiver
Admission fee waived and full or partial tuition waiver for 4.5 years.
Monthly allowance
Up to ¥120,000 a month during the preparatory course; merit-based allowances from sponsors afterwards.
University housing
University housing for the first 12 months in Japan.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaRequired Documents
3 DocsGraduation, school evaluation, English and essay forms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.
Funding type: Check Scholarship Link. Announced benefits: Tuition and admission fee waiver, Monthly allowance, University housing.
Eligible levels: Bachelor.
The latest deadline we have is December 3, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Passport and ID photo, High school transcripts and forms A–D, English and standardised test results.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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