Places available: 4 full year places (priority given to MLaC Japanese Students)

• Kyoto University website
• Exchanges email address: ryuga-exchange@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

Dates

General term dates:

• Late September to February and April to August

Key application dates:

• Nomination Deadlines: 31st January for attendance in the Fall Semester October. 31st August for attendance starting in the Spring Semester April.
• Application Deadlines: End of February for attendance in the Fall Semester October. End of September for attendance starting in the Spring Semester April.

Fall Semester Term Dates

Spring Semester Term Dates

Programme Information

Please visit the programme website for details of the Kyoto University International Education Program (KUINEP) and the Kyoto University General Exchange (GE) Program (enrolment status: GEA or GESR).

Language Requirements

With the exception of English-taught degree courses, classes are generally conducted in Japanese unless specified otherwise. There is the option to enrol in the Kyoto University International Education Program (KUINEP) which is taught in English, and applicants must show proficiency in English.

Accommodation

International students can apply to live in the Kyoto University International House. Off-Campus housing is also an option.

The average cost of living for international students in Kyoto and Osaka is 134,000 Yen (£885) per month.

Supporting Documents Required

• A valid passport
• Student Visa

Other Information

Japanese law stipulates that all university students based in Japan must enrol in the country's National Health Insurance (NHI) program, which costs around 2,000 yen (£13) per month.