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Kyoto University
Flag of JapanJapanQS #57KyotoPublic UniversityTaught in English, JapanesePartially FundedTuition ¥535,800 per year

Kyoto University

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About the scholarship program

Kyoto University, one of Japan's most prestigious universities, offers international students several funding sources, including the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, JASSO scholarships and private foundation awards, as well as tuition exemption for eligible students. Conditions and benefits depend on the funder. Opportunities are listed on the university's scholarships page.

Tuition for international students

¥535,800 per year

Available programmes

Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:

Life and living

Kyoto · Japan

Living in Kyoto

Japan’s ancient capital for over a thousand years, with its temples and gardens, home to Kyoto University, one of Asia’s leading universities.

about 1.5 million
Population (2020)
Japanese
Local language

Student housing

A private room in Kyoto rents for ¥25,000–30,000 a month with shared kitchen and bathroom, or from ¥45,000 with private facilities (Kyoto University).

Transport for students

The student commuter pass (tsūgaku teiki) is discounted and priced by the route between your home station and campus, so there is no flat price.

Top landmarks

Last verified: October 2026

Sources:Wikipedia – Japanese city population lists (2020 census)Kyoto University – Housing for international studentsKyoto University – Student commuter pass

Faculties and programmes

15 faculties · 52 programmes

Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.

Show all faculties (+11)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.

Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition and admission fee waiver, Monthly allowance, University housing.

The latest deadline we have is December 3, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.

QS World University Rankings 2026

Rank#57

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Track your academic readiness

Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.

Open readiness checklist
Official website:
https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en

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